Why Courageous Conversations Matter – The Story of Unite KC
Courageous Conversations from UniteKC
Release Date: 10/15/2025
Trigger Words: How Language Hurts—or Heals
Courageous Conversations from UniteKC
Words can unite—or divide—before we’ve finished a sentence. In this candid conversation, Ray Jarrett and Gary Kendall unpack loaded terms like “privilege,” “prejudice,” and “I don’t see color,” and model how curiosity, humility, and responsibility turn trigger words into bridges. Practical stories, honest reflection, and a simple call: don’t quit talking—and keep giving grace.
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Beyond Baseball: Dayton Moore on Developing Culture
Courageous Conversations from UniteKC
Former Kansas City Royals GM Dayton Moore joins Courageous Conversations to talk about leadership, community, and the role sports can play in bringing people together. From founding the C You in the Major Leagues Foundation to building the Urban Youth Academy, Dayton shares how empathy, humility, and faith drive his leadership philosophy—and why he believes Unite KC’s mission matters more than ever.
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Why Courageous Conversations Matter – The Story of Unite KC
Courageous Conversations from UniteKC
In the very first episode of Courageous Conversations, hosts Ray Jarrett and Gary Kendall pull back the curtain on the story of Unite KC and why this podcast exists. Born out of a desire for racial healing after the death of George Floyd, Unite KC has become a movement to love your neighbors at all costs and live into the vision of Uniting People, Uniting Neighborhoods, Uniting KC. Ray and Gary share their personal journeys, the merger of Love KC and Unite KC, and how simple steps like “Do One Good Thing” and tools like the BLESS app are helping people build bridges across divides. With...
info_outlineIn the very first episode of Courageous Conversations, hosts Ray Jarrett and Gary Kendall pull back the curtain on the story of Unite KC and why this podcast exists. Born out of a desire for racial healing after the death of George Floyd, Unite KC has become a movement to love your neighbors at all costs and live into the vision of Uniting People, Uniting Neighborhoods, Uniting KC.
Ray and Gary share their personal journeys, the merger of Love KC and Unite KC, and how simple steps like “Do One Good Thing” and tools like the BLESS app are helping people build bridges across divides. With honesty, humor, and hope, they show how courageous conversations can transform hearts and cities.