The Culturalist, Conversations with Pam Ross

In Part 2, we continue unpacking the lives of the four women who sparked this entire discussion, but this time, we focus on two powerful examples of courage and wisdom:

• The Hebrew midwives (Shiphrah & Puah)
• The Wise Woman of Abel

These women shifted outcomes. The Hebrew midwives made a bold decision to choose obedience to God over compliance with a corrupt system. And the Wise Woman used wisdom and discernment to bring pe...

This conversation started with a simple social media post… and turned into something much deeper. Back in March 2026, my media director shared a series highlighting four women in Scripture:

• Huldah
• Priscilla
• The Hebrew midwives (Shiphrah & Puah)
• The Wise Woman of Abel

Later, in a conversation with Dr. Andrea Little Mason, we revisited those same women, and what was supposed to be a casual discussion turned into a powerful, e...

What if the very thing you’ve been struggling with is actually trying to teach you strategy?

In this episode, I sit down with Jimmy Mitchell, financial advisor and founder of Wealth Labs LLC, to have a real and powerful conversation about what it looks like to move from struggle to strategy, not just surviving hard seasons, but learning how to extract wisdom, direction, and purpose from them.

We talk honestly about the tension so man...

What does it really take to lead across generations in today’s world?

In this episode, I sit down with Will L. Lewis IV, a creative strategist, researcher, and bridge-builder, to talk about something every leader is navigating, whether they realize it or not: bridging generational gaps in leadership, ministry, and culture.

If you’ve ever felt the tension between tradition and innovation, between seasoned leaders and emerging voices, ...

Delegation isn’t your problem… how you’re delegating might be. In this powerful SOAR Session, I break down the 5 biggest mistakes leaders make when delegating, and why these missteps are quietly creating frustration, bottlenecks, and burnout inside your team.

If you’ve ever felt like:

• “Why do people keep coming back to me?”
• “Why isn’t this getting done right?”
• “Why am I still doing everything myself?”

This conversation will giv...

Grief changes everything, but it doesn’t have to steal your purpose.  Listen in as I sit down with author and ministry leader Shaheda Wilson to talk about the healing journey behind her book “Good Mourning: From Grief to Purpose 31-Day Devotional”.

After experiencing profound personal loss, Shaheda discovered that many people carry grief longer than they realize, sometimes burying it under busyness, faith language, or the pressure t...

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with publisher, author, ministry leader, and founder of Redemption Press, Athena Dean Holtz, to talk about what it truly means to walk in your calling without burning out. With nearly four decades in Christian leadership, Athena shares hard-won wisdom on sustaining faith, integrity, and emotional health over the long haul, especially after experiencing betrayal, spiritual abuse, and high-pr...

Dating in the church can feel confusing and full of unspoken rules. But what if some of the advice we’ve inherited needs to be reexamined? In this honest and timely conversation, I sit down with some members of my team to unpack Counterintuitive Dating, healthy, biblically aligned dating wisdom that challenges religious culture while honoring God’s design. Together, we explore how faith, grief, desire, boundaries, and emotional rea...

Prayer isn’t outdated; it’s divine technology. In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Pastor C. Terrell Wheat, Executive Director of Ministry at New Life Covenant Church in Chicago, and author of “The Innovative Prayer Leader,” to explore how believers can reignite their prayer lives with creativity, intentionality, and faith.

Pastor Wheat breaks down what it means to lead prayer innovatively, not by altering Scripture, but by u...

What happens when the place you work starts to drain the very soul you bring to it? In this powerful and deeply practical episode, I sit down with Danielle Ayodele, leadership development strategist, executive coach, author, and international speaker, to talk about how to thrive spiritually, mentally, and emotionally in toxic work environments.

Drawing from her faith and experience, Danielle offers real-world wisdom for anyone tryin...

Hey family! In a world that’s more connected than ever, your mindset determines your impact. In this transformative episode, I sit down with global strategist and empowerment architect Todd Powers to explore why cultivating a global perspective is essential for leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and change-makers in today’s world. From the classroom to the boardroom, Todd breaks down how global awareness, cultural humility, and int...

Hey there! What sets thriving nonprofits apart from those just trying to survive? According to Rodney Young Jr., it's one word: clarity. In this episode, I sit down with the visionary founder of Thrive NPO to discuss how a clear, focused mission transforms more than messaging; it builds momentum, unlocks funding, and cultivates deep community engagement. Rodney shares the powerful story behind his organization’s impact, how th...

Hey family! Adulting is hard, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. In this engaging episode, I sit down with Ashley Ramsey Powell, assistant principal, young adult pastor, and founder of the Giant Slayers Conference, to unpack what it means to prepare the next generation for adulthood with wisdom, resilience, and purpose.

Ashley shares her passion for equipping young adults with the practical skills and spiritual grounding they nee...

Hey family! The Black maternal health crisis in America is real and urgent. In this powerful episode, Michele LaMarr-Suggs, a passionate birth advocate and Certified Nurse Midwife, sheds light on the critical need for Black midwives in the fight for safer, more equitable birth experiences. Michele unpacks the deep systemic issues Black women face before, during, and after childbirth, and how bringing Black midwives and culturally r...

Hey there! In this energetic and insightful episode, I’m joined by members of my incredible team for a behind-the-scenes conversation on what it really means to dream with your team. Too often, leaders are taught to carry the vision alone, but what happens when we invite our teams into the process of building the dream? Together, we unpack how leaders can create space for collaboration, creativity, and ownership without losing clar...

Hey family! In this transformative episode, we sit down with Gracelyn Sorrell, speaker, advocate, and author of the powerful new book, “Shift Humanity: Navigating Your Inner World to Generate Positive Societal Impact.” Gracelyn shares her journey from personal healing to launching a movement that encourages others to become "Humanity Shifters," individuals committed to inner growth as a pathway to societal transformation....

Hey there! In this heartfelt and eye-opening conversation, we welcome Jeremy Gibson to explore the unspoken ways the church can wound us. Far from dramatic scandals, these hurts often show up as lingering silence, creeping shame, and the weight of spiritual burnout. Jeremy challenges the narrative that church hurt is always loud, and tells us why healing begins when we name the quiet hurts. Whether you’ve ever felt unseen in church...

Hey there! In this powerful and heartwarming episode, I sit down with the incredible Catherine Miles, a woman who proves it’s never too late to dream big and rise even higher. After graduating from college, delivering a show-stopping commencement speech, and being ordained as a pastor, Catherine shares the deeper story behind her season of flourishing. We talk about what it means to thrive in authentic, God-ordained community. From...

Hey family! In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Ching Chuang-Chow— architect, marathon runner, and author of “Bridge: The Power of God's Vanishing Point.” We discuss the powerful metaphor of the "vanishing point" from her architectural background, symbolizing the convergence of life's trials and divine perspective. Whether you are navigating personal challenges or seeking inspiration to strengthen you...