This Is America Podcast

Avery Fennell

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Ground-level testimony with faith and vision.

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This Is America Podcast treats America as a lived experience, not an abstract argument. Through testimony, interviews, and reflective monologues, it connects childhood poverty, spiritual faith, business discipline, and community responsibility into a plainspoken search for direction.

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About This Is America Podcast

This Is America Podcast uses individual life stories as a way to think about the country from the bottom up. The show is earnest. It moves between childhood memory, faith language, community concern, and interviews with people trying to shape better futures for themselves and others. A story about walking to the grocery store from the south side of Lawton, Oklahoma becomes a question about what America really means. A memory of families providing clothes becomes evidence that opportunity can arrive through ordinary community care. The show often circles its themes instead of racing through them. That repetition is part of the texture. Episodes linger on bitterness, resentment, father absence, poverty, grief, and the complicated work of turning pain into direction. Faith is central, especially in the series asking what a future without spiritual faith would look like. Those conversations bring in leaders, speakers, coaches, entrepreneurs, and spiritual voices to talk about the heart, ego, hidden growth, discipline, and purpose. Business episodes keep the same moral frame. A conversation with Audrey Daniels uses HR, payroll, training, and DEI to ask how small organizations can become more stable and humane. Other guest episodes focus on personal standards, motivation, deep conversation, and cultural perspective. The show is not slick. It often sounds like thought forming in public, with sponsor interruptions, side remarks, recaps, and direct appeals folded into the flow. That looseness can be uneven, but it also gives the show its grounded character. It is strongest when the speaker turns a specific lived detail into a broader claim about community responsibility. The recurring promise is vision. Not vague optimism, but a belief that people who know where they came from can still choose what they are looking for. For PlayNext listeners, it works as a faith-inflected community notebook: intimate, repetitive, sometimes heavy, and consistently focused on survival becoming purpose.

Made for: Best for listeners drawn to faith-informed personal development, community repair, redemption stories, and candid conversations about poverty, leadership, and purpose. It suits people who prefer raw reflection over polished interview pacing.

What sets it apart: The show treats social issues through lived memory rather than detached commentary. Its blend of testimony, spiritual questioning, and practical community-building gives even business or culture episodes a moral center.

In their own words

This Is America PodcastA Pod by the people, for the people.Welcome to This Is America, where we dive deep into the stories of the everyday people shaping our nation. From redemption tales and community impact to success against all odds, we explore it all. Covering politics, business, culture, sports, and more, we offer raw, real conversations that amplify the voices of those often overlooked.Whether you’re a hustler, entrepreneur, or community leader, This Is America is your platform. Join us as we reintroduce America from the ground up, sparking meaningful conversations that lead to real change.Become a su...

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Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Faith becomes practical here, measured against family obligations, entrepreneurship, trauma and the work of building a life with others.

Avery Finnell treats spiritual faith as something tested in ordinary American life. Interviews and solo reflection move among Christianity, entrepreneurship, family responsibility, community welfare and personal history, asking how belief shapes conduct when ambition, hardship…

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Avery Finnell makes scripture, ego, and HR basics share a table; pull up a chair if that mix clicks.

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  • faith talk that asks you to inspect your ego, not merely nod along
  • entrepreneurship advice concrete enough to discuss payroll and employee training
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TIA| Episode 1Apr 8, 2026

A childhood story turns family care, resentment, and community duty into a question about the next generation.

This Is America Podcast turns a memory of childhood lack into a wider question about what adults and communities owe children coming up behind them.

Episode 23| Andrew MalikFeb 21, 2024

Faith talk that treats hardship as lived reality, not a slogan.

The conversation centers on Andrew Malik, the host, and Set Your Standards, a short daily message built around scripture, affirmations, and the reminder that you are in control. It works because it moves between testimony and purpose without losing its emotional thread.

What is a Future without Spiritual Faith with Kaylan SmithJan 24, 2024

A steady faith conversation about inner life, modern appetite, and what growth asks in return.

This review treats spiritual faith as the main stake, not a side theme, and keeps coming back to ego, appetite, consumption, and the condition of the heart.

Episode19 Recap & Moving ForwardDec 27, 2023

A rough-edged reflection that links ego, family strain, and faith language to ordinary life.

Episode 19 moves from vision and ego into identity, family life, and faith language. It works best when it stays unsettled. The episode keeps turning the same questions over from different angles, and that gives it a lived-in quality instead of a neat one.

Episode 18 Collective Uplift: Commiunity Uplift| Business Sustainablity and DEI with Audrey DanielsDec 13, 2023

A practical look at HR, payroll, and employee development for small businesses.

The episode follows Audrey Daniels, an HR consultant from Oklahoma City with nearly 20 years of experience in leadership, business, training, and workforce development.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    TIA EP 11 |No Child Left Behind -Filling the Crack w/ Coach Rick Gettens

    Jul 8, 2026·1h 12m
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    TIA EP 10| America Drug Inc- Recovery Warriors w/ Quinn Watson

    Jul 1, 2026·1h
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    TIA EP 9| Private Equity vs Community Risk w/ Super Bowl Steve

    Jun 17, 2026·55m
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    TIA EP 8| Oklahoma's Future w US Senate Candidate Jasmine Thomas

    Jun 16, 2026·1h 24m
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    TIA EP 6| Bridging the Community Gap w Derrick Sier

    Jun 16, 2026·50m
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    TIA EP 7|From Workforce to Wealth- Building Stronger American Communities w Dr. Carlos Robinsion

    Jun 16, 2026·1h 6m
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    TIA EP 5| Mainstreet Party with Tom Joseph

    Jun 15, 2026·0m
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    Ep 4 |Pay to Play Politics- Big Bank Take Lil Bank

    Apr 29, 2026·31m
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    EP 3| United in Prejudice we Stand

    Apr 22, 2026·25m
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    TIA|EP 2- Wars Borders and the Cost of Being American

    Apr 15, 2026·33m
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    TIA| Episode 1

    Hidden gem

    This Is America Podcast episode "TIA| Episode 1" introduces the host's perspective through childhood instability in Anadarko, Amarillo, and Lawton, including time in a women's shelter and at the Boys and Girls Club.

    Apr 8, 2026·24m·1 clip
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    What is America to you?

    This episode explores the meaning of America through personal reflections on growing up in a challenging neighborhood and envisioning a future where forgotten stories and dreams are revitalized.

    Mar 31, 2026·4m
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    Episode 23| Andrew Malik

    Hidden gem

    The host brings Andrew Malik on through a connection to Chris Keller.

    Feb 21, 2024·46m·2 clips
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    Episode 23| What is a Future without Spiritual Faith series with Josh Young

    This episode features an interview with Josh Young, author of 'Competition of One: The Art of Winning Within', exploring the question of what a future without spiritual faith looks like as part of a series on this topic.

    Feb 14, 2024·1h 36m
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    What is a Future without Spiritual Faith with Kaylan Smith

    Hidden gem

    The This Is America Podcast episode “What is a Future without Spiritual Faith with Kaylan Smith” centers on the host’s argument that America trusts technology, leaders, and “things” more than God.

    Jan 24, 2024·1h 26m·5 clips
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    Episode19 Recap & Moving Forward

    The episode opens with a meditation on vision, ego, and the future, arguing that what you already know is not enough to point you forward.

    Dec 27, 2023·1h 9m·5 clips
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    Episode 18 Collective Uplift: Commiunity Uplift| Business Sustainablity and DEI with Audrey Daniels

    Audrey Daniels of Amplify sits down for a conversation about business, leadership, and community uplift.

    Dec 13, 2023·1h 21m·5 clips
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    Episode 17| Collective Uplift: Community Uplift with Dr. Carlos Robinson

    Nov 15, 2023·1h 29m
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    Episode 16| Collective Uplift-Community Uplift with Bree Williams and Malissa Hurry

    Nov 8, 2023·1h 1m
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    Episode 15| Collective Uplift: Connecting the Dots with Thomas Powell

    Oct 18, 2023·1h 10m
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    Episode 14| Collective Uplift with Jacobi Crowley

    Oct 11, 2023·1h 26m
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    Episode 13: Love with Jonesy the love coach

    Oct 4, 2023·1h 17m
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    Episode 12 With Bennie Mac McDonald

    Sep 27, 2023·48m
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    Episode XI | Generational Trauma with Norman Markland

    Aug 4, 2023·1h 15m
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    Episode X with D James

    Aug 2, 2023·1h 13m
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    Episode VIIII: Mental Health with Domonick Crane, LPC

    Jul 21, 2023·1h 16m
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    Epsiode VIII: Community Uplift with Jamal Skinner

    Jul 19, 2023·2h 13m
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    Episode VII Peace & Meditation with Gnosis 'G' Mercado

    Jun 30, 2023·1h 46m
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    Episode VI with Derrin Evans of Free Scott Trades

    Jun 16, 2023·2h 9m
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    Season IV: A Season of Transformation Episode V Recap and Moving Foward

    May 26, 2023·57m
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    Season IV Episode IV Ego

    May 5, 2023·42m
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    Season IV Episode III Self Acceptance

    Apr 21, 2023·45m
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    Season IV Episode II |Peace

    Apr 7, 2023·45m
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    Season IV A Season of Transformation

    Mar 31, 2023·50m
  35. 35

    Visionary View| The Future of Recovery: Recovery Warriors with Quinn Watson

    Oct 7, 2022·1h 10m
  36. 36

    Visionary View| The Future of Business wtih Kaylan Smith of Legacy Healthcare

    Sep 30, 2022·1h 12m
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    Visionary View| What is a Future with no Faith with Christine James.

    Sep 23, 2022·52m
  38. 38

    Visionary View| The Future of Business and Branding with Brandi Sims of BrandInc. PR

    Sep 2, 2022·1h 8m
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    Visionary View| The Future of Business and Partnerships. With Thomas "TPz" Powell

    Aug 24, 2022·56m
  40. 40

    Visionary View|The Future of Business with Dj "DJCutIt" Zackery.

    Aug 17, 2022·45m
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    Visionary View| The Future with Johnathan Lewis

    Aug 10, 2022·2h 1m
  42. 42

    Visonary View|What is a Visionary and are Visionaries still around?

    Jul 27, 2022·1h 57m
  43. 43

    Visionary View| Mental Health with LPC Itai Chinhamo-Wilson

    Jul 20, 2022·1h 37m
  44. 44

    Visionary View| Mental Health with Dr Ali

    Jul 13, 2022·1h 58m
  45. 45

    Visionary View| A New State of Mind with James "Munch" Mungin

    Jul 6, 2022·1h 12m
  46. 46

    Visionary View| Juneteenth Special

    Jul 4, 2022·13m
  47. 47

    A Visionary Glimpse at the Culture With AJ Threetimes Brown

    Host Coach Avery introduces a conversation with AJ Threetimes Brown, host of the Red Ape Island podcast, focusing on deep discussions and alternative perspectives for enlightenment and motivation.

    Jun 29, 2022·1h 18m
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    Visionary View| Bigger than Hip-Hop with Willie Mac

    This episode introduces the podcast's mission of enlightenment, motivation, and inspiration while promoting Amazon's employment opportunities and the CAMH Sunrise Challenge for mental health awareness.

    Jun 22, 2022·1h 29m
  49. 49

    A Visionary look at Generational Trauma II

    Jun 17, 2022·44m
  50. 50

    A Visionary Look at Genarational Trauma and Self Change

    Jun 10, 2022·36m
  51. 51

    Season III Premier: A Season Of Miracles

    May 27, 2022·32m
  52. 52

    Visionary View| Bigger Than Rap with Coach Buttaball

    This episode introduces the Visionary Radio Podcast as a source of enlightenment, motivation, and inspiration, with the host sharing personal experiences growing up in a challenging community.

    Aug 20, 2021·1h 10m
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    Visionary View| Love. With Coach Norman Williams

    Host Coach Avery interviews his former football coach Norman Williams about love, connecting the black community, and how mentorship shapes identity.

    Aug 13, 2021·59m
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    Visionary View| Education.

    Aug 6, 2021·54m
  55. 55

    Visonary View| Just Talking III. My Intentions

    Aug 1, 2021·55m
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    Visionary View| Personal Inspiration & Motivation w/ Thomas TP Powell

    Jul 30, 2021·47m
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    Visionary View| Just Talking II

    Jul 16, 2021·20m
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    Visionary View| Personal Awakening. A Converstation With Coach J

    Host Coach Avery and co-host Coach J discuss personal awakening and vision in a motivational conversation aimed at enlightenment and inspiration for life's journey.

    Jul 9, 2021·1h 23m
  59. 59

    Just Talking| Visionary View

    Jul 2, 2021·36m
  60. 60

    A Visionary Look at Moving Forward

    Jun 25, 2021·16m
  61. 61

    A Visionary Look at America: A Juneteenth Special.

    Jun 19, 2021·1h
  62. 62

    A Visionary Look At A Process of Identification

    Jun 18, 2021·20m
  63. 63

    A Visionary Look at Living Principles

    Jun 9, 2021·24m
  64. 64

    A Visionary Look at Balance

    Jun 4, 2021·36m
  65. 65

    A Visionary Look at 2021. The Year of Change.

    Jan 5, 2021·10m
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    A Visionary Look at Self Direction and Self Change| Season 2

    Dec 2, 2020·11m
  67. 67

    A Visionary Look at Thanksgiving 2020 and Season 2 Recap.

    Nov 26, 2020·23m
  68. 68

    A Visionary Look at Acceptance | Season 2

    Nov 4, 2020·13m
  69. 69

    A Visionary Look at Habit | Season 2

    Oct 28, 2020·12m
  70. 70

    A Visionary Look at Perseverance| Season 2.

    Oct 21, 2020·22m
  71. 71

    A Visionary Look at Vision. Season 2.

    Oct 14, 2020·15m
  72. 72

    A Visionary Look at Integrity.

    Oct 7, 2020·14m
  73. 73

    Season 2 A Visionary Look at Americas Youth.

    Sep 30, 2020·15m
  74. 74

    Be A Recovery Warrior : Chris Ross

    Aug 14, 2020·33m
  75. 75

    Some Things Are Just "Undeniable."

    Aug 12, 2020·17m
  76. 76

    A Visionary Look At The Next Generation.

    Jul 15, 2020·25m
  77. 77

    What Is A Future With No Faith? Final Take.

    Jul 1, 2020·13m
  78. 78

    A Visionary Look at Religion and Generational Faith With Johnny Moore

    Jun 24, 2020·49m
  79. 79

    A Visionary Look at Black Lives Matter

    Jun 19, 2020·25m
  80. 80

    A Visionary Look at Religion and the Example of Jesus with Charlie Sandburg

    Jun 17, 2020·51m
  81. 81

    A Visionary Look At Race and Religion with Steve Baumgaertner

    Jun 10, 2020·49m
  82. 82

    Race and Space. Racism in America, Post Covid-19

    May 31, 2020·46m
  83. 83

    A Visionary Look Into Education Post Covid-19 w/ Coach A

    May 29, 2020·26m
  84. 84

    A Visionary Look at Education with Krystal McMurry

    May 27, 2020·37m
  85. 85

    A Visionary Look at Education with Megan Sexton

    May 20, 2020·37m
  86. 86

    A Visionary Look at Education with Erica Rezendes | Visionary Radio Podcast with Avery Fennell

    May 13, 2020·35m
  87. 87

    A Visionary Look At "Who Is Coach Avery."

    May 12, 2020·57m
  88. 88

    A Visionary Look At Education with Jeff Elbert | Visionary Radio Podcast with Avery Fennell

    May 5, 2020·1h 6m
  89. 89

    A Visionary Look At "Future."

    Apr 29, 2020·17m
  90. 90

    A Visionary Look At The Greatness Inside of You.

    Apr 23, 2020·14m
  91. 91

    A Visionary Look At The Covid-19 Reset Affect. Part 2

    Apr 15, 2020·26m
  92. 92

    A Visionary Look at "I" Part 1 (3 of 3 Series)

    Mar 25, 2020·21m
  93. 93

    A Visionary Look At "Self" Part 1 (2 of 3 Series)

    Mar 19, 2020·17m
  94. 94

    A Visionary Look At The COVID-19 Reset Affect. Part 1

    Mar 17, 2020·19m
  95. 95

    A Visionary Look At The Ego. Part 1 (1 of 3 Series)

    Mar 3, 2020·12m