Faiths in Appalachia: Hidden Stories of Searching for Truth

Baptidox...from Baptist to Russian Orthodox Prison Chaplain

Chaplain Grey Smith works at the Southeast State Correctional Complex as a chaplain and his journey is unique as he is the only Russian Orthodox deacon in Eastern Kentucky. He shares about his faith journey and how grief plays a large part in our lives and how God speaks to us. To learn more about Russian Orthodoxy in Appalachia click here: https://stmarysbluefield.org/ [https://stmarysbluefield.org/] “Funding has been provided by Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or Kentucky Humanities.” Apologies on the audio and video quality, this was not filmed with Josh Burchett's help, but Rob did it alone (as you can tell)

Jesus the Liberator: Mainline Faith in Forgotten Places

Rev. Brad Davis, is an ordained pastor in the United Methodist Church and he proudly serves in Welch WV. He is the founder of the New Society (https://www.facebook.com/HollerGospel [https://www.facebook.com/HollerGospel]) He is an unashamed proud Appalachian man who seeks to make Christ known in ways that lift up justice and challenge oppression. To learn more about Appalachian Liberation Theology please click here: https://appalachianchronicle.com/2016/01/24/putting-liberation-theology-to-practice-in-appalachia/ [https://appalachianchronicle.com/2016/01/24/putting-liberation-theology-to-practice-in-appalachia/] “Funding has been provided by Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or Kentucky Humanities.”

A Youthful Dive Into Old Time Religion

Join Elder Nathan Little who shares about his fascination and love for the Old Regular Baptist faith. Although almost exclusively a faith tradition for senior citizens, Nathan believes this way of religious practice must be maintained or Appalachia will lose some of its distinctive flavor. To hear some singing of the Old Regular Baptist Church, click here: https://oldregularbaptist.com/songs/ [https://oldregularbaptist.com/songs/] “Funding has been provided by Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or Kentucky Humanities.”

Creating a Church For Jesus and His Misfits

Pastor Debby Bailey is the first woman ordained in her denomination. She is a pioneer for female clergy in the mountains and now has dedicated her life to help the hungry and addicted. Her life is about transformation. You can find out more about her church at https://www.gracefellowshippikevilleky.com/ [https://www.gracefellowshippikevilleky.com/] “Funding has been provided by Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or Kentucky Humanities.”

Searching For Peace

Austin Greer is your average young adult searching for peace yet it was stunning when he found it at Hindu temple as he gazed at a deity. Join him as he shares of his journey toward finding peace in the Hare Krishna tradition today. To learn more about the Temple in Appalachia that changed Austin's life click here: https://www.newvrindaban.com/ [https://www.newvrindaban.com/] “Funding has been provided by Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or Kentucky Humanities.”