Episode 3: What role does prayer have in reducing crime in DC?

The DC Clergy speak out: Reducing crime in the DC area

In this final episode, about 12 minutes long, we’ll be listening to some inspiring remarks made by DC clergy at a press conference, giving their perspective on what’s needed to reduce crime in the DC area. Episode 4:  Reducing Crime in DC:  The DC Clergy Speak Out 00:00   Introduction to Clergy Press Conference 02:22    Not a One-tier approach 03:24    Clergy in the streets 05:43    Addressing the mental health crisis 06:16     Programs needed 08:16     Non-denominational approach 09:56    Divinity-centered approach Your host for this podcast is Rick Price.  Rick has been active in interfaith work for over 3 decades.  He will appreciate your comments and suggestions at reducecrimeindc@aol.com [reducecrimeindc@aol.com]

Episode 3: What role does prayer have in reducing crime in DC?

2023 was certainly not a good year for Washington, DC, in terms of the crime situation.  In fact, it was a disaster of a year.  It has to get better in 2024. In this episode, about 14 minutes long, we'll be exploring the question "Can prayer make a difference in reducing crime in DC?"  Are there any studies or convincing examples to show that it can? Episode 3:  Reducing crime in DC:  What role does prayer play? 00:00     Recap of 2023/outlook for 2024 03:50     Toronto and Chicago:  Adjusting the mental scale 06:20     Jackson, Mississippi 08:29     Prayer and healing 09:37     A convenience store and the graveyard shift 11:31     Wrap up Your host for this podcast is Rick Price.  Rick has been active in interfaith work for over 3 decades.  He will appreciate your comments and suggestions at reducecrimeindc@aol.com   Credits:  Locutor, Irwin P

Episode 2: Reducing crime through Biblical approaches

In this second episode, we're going to explore how Biblical approaches can help reduce crime.  What do people in the Bible teach us about crime, either how to deal with it spiritually or, preferably, how to prevent and reduce it? 00:00     Introduction and review 02:29     Today's theme:  Biblical approaches to reducing crime 04:53     Joseph.  What he teaches us? 10:00     Elisha and spiritual seeing:  possible today? 13:21     Modern-day experience about spiritual seeing 16:43     Info about next episode Your host for this podcast is Rick Price.  Rick has been active in interfaith work for over 3 decades.  He will appreciate your comments and suggestions at reducecrimeindc@aol.com

Episode 1: Introduction

In this beginning episode, we are going to introduce spiritual, biblical, and prayerful approaches to reducing crime.  00:00      Introduction 00:38      Heart-wrenching statistics 01:52      Crime is mental 02:38      “Community thought” 05:34      Upcoming episodes  Your host for this podcast is Rick Price.  Rick has been active in interfaith work for over 3 decades.  He will appreciate your comments and suggestions at reducecrimeindc@aol.com [reducecrimeindc@aol.com]