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Real conversations with families, leaders, and neighbors doing the work of rebuilding what matters in Oklahoma City.

Grief can be part of the story.But it does not have to drive.On this episode of Voices of OKC, Jed sits down with Kristi...
06/16/2026

Grief can be part of the story.

But it does not have to drive.

On this episode of Voices of OKC, Jed sits down with Kristina Mills, an Oklahoma mom, career coach at OU, and contestant on Survivor 49.

Kristina shares why she applied for the show after walking through postpartum depression, losing her mom to a fentanyl overdose, and realizing she did not want her children to only see a version of her that felt sad and stuck.

Her story is honest, layered, and full of hope.

She talks about honoring her mom, facing fear, surviving Fiji, and learning that grief, depression, and anxiety may be passengers in life, but they do not get to take the wheel.

This is a conversation about loss, courage, motherhood, mental health, and choosing to move forward.

Watch or listen now.

06/12/2026

"Just because they don't do it the way I prefer doesn't give me the right to withhold love and respect." - CHRISTIAN MATTHEWS

Learning unconditional love from the kids.

🎙️ Voices of OKC. Listen to the full conversation on YouTube, Apple, or Spotify.

06/10/2026

Most people see after-school programs as activities, games, and homework help.
Christian Matthews sees something deeper.
As Program Coordinator at City Center, Christian spends his days helping students navigate challenges that often have nothing to do with academics. Behind many behavioral issues are stories of loneliness, bullying, family struggles, anxiety, and a longing to be understood.
In this conversation, Christian shares how God unexpectedly led him to City Center, what he's learned about loving people unconditionally, and why relationships remain the foundation of lasting transformation.
He also opens up about his personal faith journey, his work as an artist and musician, and the difficult decision to step away from growing opportunities in music in order to pursue deeper obedience and spiritual growth.
If you're a parent, mentor, teacher, coach, or community leader, this episode offers valuable insight into what young people need most from the adults around them.
Episode Highlights
• How Christian discovered his calling to work with youth• Why emotional safety matters for young people• Helping students process difficult situations at home• The connection between self-awareness and personal growth• Lessons learned through mentorship and service• Christian's journey from rapper to faith-driven artist• Why self-love and identity matter for the next generation• What gives him hope for Oklahoma City's youth
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City Center champions youth and families in under-resourced communities by creating empowered pathways to relief and restoration.

06/10/2026

"We're not here just to put together activities." - CHRISTIAN MATTHEWS

The real work happens in the moments no one plans for... like when a kid who felt unheard at home finally breaks down and finds someone who actually listens.

That's what Christian shows up for every day. 🎧 Catch the full conversation on the latest episode of Voices of OKC. Link in bio.

Some students do not need another activity.They need a safe place.They need someone who listens.They need an adult who s...
06/09/2026

Some students do not need another activity.

They need a safe place.
They need someone who listens.
They need an adult who sees past the behavior and asks what is really going on.

On this episode of Voices of OKC, Jed sits down with Christian Matthews, Program Coordinator at City Center, for a conversation about mentorship, faith, music, emotional health, and what young people need most from the adults around them.

Christian shares why relationships matter more than programs, how working with students has taught him about unconditional love, and why his greatest hope is that students learn to love themselves and understand their worth.

This one is for parents, mentors, educators, youth leaders, and anyone who cares about the next generation.

🎧 Watch or listen- Wednesday 9am.

06/06/2026

"I can't afford organic. I can't afford healthy. I want to feed my kids healthy food."

Brooke kept hearing the same thing... over and over again. So she did something about it.

No farming experience. No business background. No nonprofit knowledge. Just a clear vision and a conviction she describes as the Holy Spirit saying, "We are doing this."

Tune in to hear how Brooke and her husband launched a nonprofit farm from scratch.

🎧 Listen on YouTube, Apple, or Spotify. Llink in bio.

Real People. Real Hope. Real OKC.

06/03/2026

"I want you to feed my people." 🐑

Brooke had a vision she couldn't shake... standing on a cliff, surrounded by sheep, and a calling she didn't fully understand yet. So she held onto it. And eventually, it led her out of nursing and into something she felt called to do.

That's how Natural Freedom Farm began. Not with a business plan, but with a vision.

🎧 Catch the full conversation with Brooke on Voices of OKC. Link in bio.

06/03/2026

Brooke Freeman never planned to become a farmer.
After years working as a NICU nurse, she found herself wrestling with a simple question: How do we truly help people become healthier?
That question eventually led to the creation of Natural Freedom Farm, a nonprofit farm dedicated to growing fresh, nutrient-dense produce for families who might not otherwise have access to it.
In this conversation, Brooke shares the story behind the farm, the vision that launched it, and why education is just as important as the food itself.
She also explains regenerative farming, food insecurity, and how healthy food can become a pathway to better health outcomes for children and families.
Natural Freedom Farm has become an important partner to City Center, helping provide fresh produce that goes directly into meals served to youth and families throughout Oklahoma City.
Guest Information
Brooke FreemanFounder, Natural Freedom Farm
Website:Natural Freedom Farm
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A NICU nurse had a vision: “Feed my people.”No farming experience.No nonprofit experience.No perfect five-year plan.Just...
06/02/2026

A NICU nurse had a vision: “Feed my people.”

No farming experience.
No nonprofit experience.
No perfect five-year plan.

Just obedience, a piece of land, and a growing conviction that healthy food should not be a luxury.

In Episode 28 of Voices of OKC, Brooke Freeman shares the story behind Natural Freedom Farm, a nonprofit farm in Chandler providing fresh, nutrient-dense produce to families and organizations across Oklahoma.

This conversation is about food insecurity, faith, regenerative farming, and what happens when someone says yes before they have all the answers.

We’re especially grateful for the way Natural Freedom Farm partners with to help our students and families receive fresh food straight from the ground to our kitchen.

🎧 Watch the full episode now on YouTube, or listen wherever you get podcasts - Wednesday 9am.

Guest: Brooke Freeman
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Website: naturalfreedomfarm.org

05/29/2026

When OKC thrives economically, it's nonprofits and families who feel it most.

Daniel breaks down why Oklahoma City is positioned to be a beacon of light for the entire nation, and how that growth directly fuels the organizations doing the most important work on the ground.

"We're not in the middle of the nation by accident." - DANIEL HAYNES

🎧🎙️Catch the full episode on Voices of OKC.
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