Real stories. Honest dialogue. United people.
When we talk together, we grow together.
Courageous Conversations is a podcast by Unite KC that brings people from across Kansas City to the table for honest, grace-filled dialogue. Each episode explores what it means to live out racial healing, faith, and unity in our city—one story and one conversation at a time.
Hosted by Ray Jarrett and Gary Kendall, these conversations feature leaders, pastors, and everyday neighbors who are helping bridge divides and build a more united Kansas City.
Because unity doesn’t happen by accident—it happens when we listen, learn, and love courageously.
Trigger Words: How Language Hurts—or Heals
In Episode 3 of Courageous Conversations, Ray Jarrett and Gary Kendall take on the words that can freeze a room—privilege, prejudice, and “I don’t see color.” Rather than avoiding them, they model a posture that keeps relationship at the center: curiosity over certainty, humility over defensiveness, and responsibility over guilt. The result is a practical roadmap for turning hot-button terms into honest dialogue that actually moves people toward each other.
Beyond Baseball: Dayton Moore on Developing Culture
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.
Why Courageous Conversations Matter
Why Courageous Conversations Matter – The Story of Unite KC
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