Ministry Beyond the Walls: Apostle Leo & First Lady Patricia Dawson on Faith, Redlining, and Reclaiming Community in 32209

Ministry Beyond the Walls: Apostle Leo & First Lady Patricia Dawson on Faith, Redlining, and Reclaiming Community in 32209In this powerful episode of Voices of Florida House District 14: Love Thy Neighborhood, host Therese V. Wakefield-Gamble sits down with Apostle Leo L. Dawson Sr. and First Lady Patricia Dawson of True Church of the Living God, one of the foundational leaders of the Red Justice Alliance.Apostle Dawson shares his journey in ministry—from answering the call at age 15 to transforming his church into a community hub committed to healing the generational harms of redlining and disinvestment in Jacksonville’s historic 32209 ZIP code.💒 First Lady Patricia shares how she and Apostle Dawson have built not just a marriage of 27 years, but a ministry rooted in radical outreach, hosting Community Blitz events, street ministry, and creating a safe space for youth to access mentorship and mental health support.🛑 Together, they break down the legacy of redlining, its effects on housing, banking, and environmental health—and how they’re using faith to fight back.🗓️ As co-hosts of the monthly Red Justice Alliance Town Hall (every 3rd Thursday at True Church), the Dawsons are helping residents reclaim power through civic education, policy advocacy, and grassroots organizing.🎧 In This Episode:The story behind True Church of the Living GodThe connection between faith, activism, and environmental justiceRedlining’s modern-day impact—and how to fight backBuilding youth-focused, trauma-informed spaces for healingPartnering with Green The Church and Duval DECF to transform Jacksonville’s urban core🗳️ Therese also shares her journey from community organizer to 2026 candidate for Florida House District 14, and the importance of holding elected officials accountable to the communities they serve—not just the headlines they make.🎁 Support the Mission:Help Pastor D and First Lady Patricia continue their ministry and outreach:🌐http://www.anotherchancejax.orgEmail: [e-mail]💵 $AnotherChanceJax |📬 Mail Donations to True Church of the Living God – 1405 State Street W, Jacksonville, FL 32209📌 Join the Movement:Attend the Red Justice Alliance Town Hall every 3rd Thursday at 6 PM📍 True Church of the Living God – 1405 State Street W, Jacksonville, FL 32209📲 Subscribe, Download and Save to the Love Thy Neighborhood podcast on:Spotify & Amazon Music: Voices of FLHD14: Love Thy NeighborhoodWherever you listen to your podcasts🟢 Together, we are reclaiming faith, land, and leadership—from the ground up. #Redlining #EnvironmentalJustice #LoveThyNeighborhood #VoicesFLHD14 #PastoralPower #FaithToAction #32209Strong