Best Jonathan Dumas Podcasts (2025)

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S22,E05: 07/07/25 (Dayaway, Pressyes, Miynt, Love Spells, Foxwarren, Youth Lagoon, The New Runes) 53:26

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SEASON 22 EPISODE 5: JULY 7TH, 2025 Chlorine - Dayaway Heaven on Earth - Pressyes Blue Crystal Water - Pressyes Stranglers - Miynt Low-key - Miynt Bones and All - Love Spells I Can't Let You Go in This Life - Love Spells Sleeping - Foxwarren Say It - Foxwarren Speed Freak - Youth Lagoon Lucy Takes a Picture - Youth Lagoon Look Up - The New Runes Th…

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Ep 94 | Grief Isn’t the End—It’s the Remix | The griefsense Story with Mimi Gonzalez 1:07:19

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How do you keep choosing joy when your heart keeps breaking? In this episode of Highly Visible & A Little Misunderstood, I sit down with Mimi Gonzalez—host of griefsense, Gen-Z storyteller, and grief worker—to explore how we carry loss, build legacy, and still find our way back to joy. Mimi shares what it’s like to live with 36 funerals by age 29—a…

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Ep 93 | Fighting Fear, Doubt & Worry—And Creating Anyway | From DJ Booth to Bestseller 51:59

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What does it really take to push through fear, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome—and still choose joy? In this episode, I’m joined by DJ, professor, and bestselling author Amani Roberts for a grounded, honest conversation about the creative process, the emotional power of music, and the kind of joy that only shows up after you’ve risked something r…

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Stronger: Stronger Together - Donovan Cogill 35:25

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Replay Runback | Frederick Douglass’ “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” — Key Excerpts + 2025 Reflection 23:51

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Annual tradition, honest conversation. Each July 4th I return to Frederick Douglass’ 1852 address to check the pulse of American freedom. In this replay runback I share a partial reading of the speech’s most searing passages—followed by my own reflections 📤When have you felt both pride and discomfort on the 4th? Share your story via voice note, DM,…

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Ep 92 | Joy Without Guilt: Unlearning Perfectionism & Generational Pressure 1:04:53

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What happens when joy feels like a luxury you didn’t earn? In this powerful conversation with life coach and facilitator Ashmi Patel, we explore the quiet ache of perfectionism, inherited guilt, and the radical practice of feeling good—on purpose. Ashmi shares how growing up as the daughter of immigrants shaped her relationship to joy, rest, and se…

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Stronger: Stronger Minds - Ps. Khulu Duma 41:16

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Stronger: Stronger Decisions - Ps. Byron Chicken 43:13

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Ep 91 | What If Joy Has Nothing to Do With the Scale? | Fitness, Fulfillment & Body Joy 1:02:19

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What if fitness wasn’t about chasing numbers—but about reclaiming joy in your body? In this episode of Highly Visible & A Little Misunderstood, I’m joined by Brandon Howard, a personal trainer, health coach, and founder of Howard Power Fitness. Together, we explore what it means to feel at home in your body—regardless of weight, appearance, or arbi…

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Stronger: Lessons From Dad - Ps. Byron Chicken 48:45

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S22,E04: 06/16/25 (Dash Hammerstein, Born Ruffians, Stereolab, Club 8, Being Dead, Elephant Stone, Mamalarky) 46:15

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SEASON 22 EPISODE 4 A Clean House - Dash Hammerstein Athena - Born Ruffians Can We Go Now - Born Ruffians Aerial Troubles - Stereolab Vermona F Transistor - Stereolab Left Behind - Club 8 Sucker - Club 8 Closer to You - Club 8 Godzilla Rises - Being Dead Big Bovine - Being Dead Sally Go Round the Sun - Elephant Stone Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin -…

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Ep 90 | Ponderings… On Joy | A Video Essay on Reclaiming What Was Never Lost 19:32

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What if joy isn’t something we chase, but something we return to? In this season's opening episode of our new theme, On Joy, I reflect on what it means to slow down, pay attention, and remember joy—not the loud or curated kind, but the quiet, complex, deeply human kind. Through personal reflection, spiritual tension, generational memory, and a whol…

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Stronger: Living For The Audience Of One - Hein Bruyns 37:03

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A Miracle In Our Generation - Ps. Jonathan Fontanarosa 45:09

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The Sermon On The Mount: Anger And Lust - Ps. Byron Chicken 41:51

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The Sermon On The Mount: Hungry? - Matthew Tupper 33:43

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Mother's Day: Lessons From Mom - Ps. Byron Chicken 50:57

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The Sermon On The Mount: Make The Shift - Ps. Khulu Duma 40:43

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The Sermon On The Mount: The Choice Of Two Lives - Ps. Byron Chicken 36:49

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Hey, We're Still Here, Plus NEW Season Update! 3:47

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What’s good y’all! It’s your boy, Jonathan Dumas. I’m dropping in with a quick check-in for my Highly Visible & A Little Misunderstood fam. We’ve been cooking behind the scenes, and I’m excited to announce that WE COMIN BACK! New Seaon, On Joy, is dropping next month! This new season is all about exploring the real, messy, sacred places where joy s…

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Red: The Power Of The Blood - Ps. Candice Chicken 38:52

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Red: The Blood Worked - Ps. Byron Chicken 34:52

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Lent: The Power Of Saying No - Donovan Cogill 42:24

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Lent: Postures Of The Heart - Ps. Amy-Jane Duma 37:19

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Faith Forward: The Power Of A Faith-Filled Response - Ps. Byron Chicken 32:50

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Faith Forward: Step Up From The Setbacks - Hein Bruyns 37:41

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Faith Forward: There's Life In The Stretch - Ps. Khulu Duma 37:41

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I Know A God Who Turns All Things For Good - Ps. Amy-Jane Duma 35:30

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I Know A God Who Is Faithful - Ps. Byron Chicken 39:10

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I Know A God Of Compassion - Ps. Candice Chicken 37:02

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I Know A God Of Abundance - Ps. Byron Chicken 43:40

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I Know A God - Ps. Byron Chicken 41:34

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Ep 89 | Rejecting Performance Culture & Finding Joy in Authenticity with Alawna Ozoka | Performing Authenticity (5) 1:01:21

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Authenticity isn’t about oversharing or performing—it’s about practicing your values daily. And in this episode, we’re getting real about what it means to truly show up, reject the performance trap, and redefine success on our own terms. I’m joined by Alawna Ozoka—certified life & leadership coach, bestselling author of Awareness Put Me On, and all…

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Listen: Hearing God - Ps. Innocent Matepo 56:50

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Listen: How to Hear the Voice of God more Clearly - Ps. Candice Chicken 38:02

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Listen: We Listen When We Pursue - Ps. Khulu Duma 42:24

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Listen: Learning to Listen to the Still, Small Voice - Ps. Byron Chicken 39:11

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Born For This: Light of the World - Ps. Steve Leicher 39:29

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Born for Peace - Ps. Cathy Leicher 30:51

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Born for this: We Can Be Transformed - Ps. Byron Chicken 37:19

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Another Kind of Life: We have Hope - Donovan Cogill 33:20

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Ep 88 | Why Joy is the Key to a Soul-Aligned Life (and How to Find It) with Candace Taylor, the Dream Doula | Performing Authenticity (4) 1:00:24

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How do you choose yourself in a world that asks you to sacrifice your essence? In this soulful and empowering episode of Highly Visible & A Little Misunderstood, Jonathan sits down with Candice, a Dream Doula, to explore what it means to embrace your authenticity, navigate societal pressures, and birth your dreams into reality. From the challenges …

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Another Kind of Life: We have Joy! - Ps. Amy-Jane Duma 35:07

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Ep 87 | Love, Loss, and Authentic Storytelling with Jocelyn Chung | Performing Authenticity 3 59:50

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In this heartfelt episode of Highly Visible & a Little Misunderstood, Jonathan Dumas welcomes author and creative Jocelyn Chung to discuss her newly released children's book, When Love Is More Than Words. Together, they journey through themes of storytelling, generational love, and finding authentic voices amid personal growth. Jocelyn shares the o…

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Vision Offering 2024: Create! - Ps. Byron Chicken 45:13

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Ep 86 | Rediscovering True Self in a Noisy World with Rev. Dr. Aizaiah Yong | Performing Authenticity 2 58:45

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In this soul-nourishing episode of Highly Visible & a Little Misunderstood, host Jonathan Dumas welcomes back Aizaiah Yong, a practical theologian, educator, and writer known for his profound insights on leadership and community. As they dive deep into the essence of authenticity, they explore its many layers—from personal journeys marked by multic…

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Ep. 85 | 2024 Election Special: The Most Consequential U.S Presidential Election Ever! with Gustavo Boldrini 1:17:50

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In this engaging podcast episode, host Jonathan Dumas is joined by his long-time friend and political science enthusiast, Gustavo, to dissect the critical stakes of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The episode dives into debates about the economy, immigration, democracy, and more, contrasting the platforms of former President Donald Trump and V…

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Ep. 84 | Breaking Down What It Means to Be Yourself with Betty Chan | Performing Authenticity 1 55:48

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📧 Want a FREE sticker? Join our email list After a long break, Highly Visible & A Little Misunderstood is back with a brand-new series, Performing Authenticity. In this first episode, host Jonathan Dumas sits down with authenticity coach Betty Chan to dive into a deep and hilarious conversation about what it truly means to be “authentic” in a world…

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After the Election: A Raw Reflection on Hope and Despair 11:08

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On this special, unscripted episode of Highly Visible & a Little Misunderstood, Jonathan Dumas reflects on the sobering aftermath of the election, expressing raw emotions and exploring the reality of communal responsibility, identity, and hope in challenging times. With guest Isaiah Young, a practical theologian, they delve into the meaning of comm…

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We are Unshakeable - Ps. Byron Chicken 29:37

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