EP16 - Is Family Wholeness a Dream Deferred?"

In this episode of 'The Family Ties, A Prescription for Society,' co-hosts Frank Abdul Shaheed and Faridah Abdul-Tawwab Brown delve into the concept of deferred dreams and success within the African American community, drawing inspiration from a Langston Hughes poem. They explore the historical context of family and community from slavery to the present day, emphasizing the enduring importance of spirituality, struggle, and community cohesion. The discussion highlights the difference between individual and communal success, the role of spiritual fasting, and the innate connection between faith and human development. Throughout, they assert that true success is achieved through the union of individual aspirations with communal well-being, as guided by divine principles.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:23 Langston Hughes' Poem and Its Relevance

01:12 Defining Success Through Historical Context

02:54 Struggle and Progress: The Human Experience

04:54 Reconstruction and the Birth of a New People

08:19 The Role of Faith and Spirituality

14:58 The Impact of Technology on Patience and Success

17:55 The Importance of Community and Family

25:58 The Spiritual Component of Success

38:15 Fasting and Spiritual Reflection

45:39 Conclusion: The Best Life

This podcast is about family life as a means to address current problems in American society. A scripture based African American perspective. 

Welcome to The Family Ties, a Prescription for Society.
Through this experience we invite you to join us in an exploration of the concept of family ties as a prescription for society.
 
 YOUR HOSTS:  Frank Abdul Shaheed &
 Faridah Abdul-Tawwab Brown
 
This episode was edited by Darryl D Anderson of AMG - Ambassador Media Group visit https://www.ambassador-mediagroup.com/
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