Reverend Dr. Robert J. Thomas has truly lived a life of service. First in the Peace Corps, then as a Minister in the prison system and a Chaplain in the US Navy. In every situation, he has always looked for what people really need and how to help them. Enjoy this episode as we talk in-depth with Reverend Thomas about his ministry and experiences in life. Let us know what you think in the comments below. Thanks for listening!
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro to Robert Thomas
1:30 - Childhood in segregated Louisiana
4:39 - Robert’s father worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
7:25 - Working on voter registration in the south in the 1960’s
9:59 - The Great Migration from the south to Oakland
16:00 - Robert wanted to become a farmer
19:17 - Living in Africa
25:52 - Experiencing Malaria twice
30:57 - Being a chaplain for the Navy and prisons
33:33 - Robert shut down a prison
41:30 - Hearing about abuse of women in the military
43:00 - The state of modern Christianity
54:34 - The Letter I Never Sent book
55:12 - Closing thoughts
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