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Sep 2022
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Writing What I Live with Natasha Sistrun...

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Tyler Burns and Jemar Tisby are joined by Natasha Sistrunk Robinson to talk about both of her books Journey to Freedom: Discovering the God of Deliverance Exodus Bible study & Voices of Lament: Reflections on Brokenness and Hope in a World 

Natasha Sistrunk Robinson is the President of T3 Leadership Solutions, Inc. and an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy (2002), former United States Marine Corps Captain, and former federal government employee of the Department of Homeland Security. A doctorate candidate at North Park Theological Seminary, Natasha is also a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Charlotte (cum laude, M.A. Christian Leadership). With more than 20 years of leadership experience in the military, federal government, academic, and nonprofit sectors, Natasha continues to shape generations of the world’s best leaders. She is the author of the Journey to Freedom: Exodus Bible study, editor of the Voices of Lament: Reflections on Brokenness & Hope in a World Longing for Justice (featuring essays, poems, and liturgies by 29 Women of Color on Psalm 37). She has also authored her memoir, A Sojourner’s Truth: Choosing Freedom and Courage in a Divided World, Mentor for Life: Finding Purpose through Intentional Discipleship, its accompanying leader’s training manual, and the Hope for Us Nicene Creed Bible study. She is a sought-after international speaker, consultant, mentor, and executive leadership coach. Having published more than 100 articles, Natasha writes to equip readers in their pursuits of leadership, mentorship, discipleship, racial equity, and systemic justice. Natasha is also host of A Sojourner’s Truth: Conversations for a Changing Culture podcast. Natasha is the Visionary Founder and Chairperson of the North Carolina-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Leadership LINKS, Inc., where she cultivates an intergenerational and multi-ethnic Network of leaders who are committed to mentoring and raising up the next generation of leaders, while using their skills and resources for the greater good of humanity.


Journey to Freedom: Discovering the God of Deliverance Exodus Bible study

Voices of Lament: Reflections on Brokenness and Hope in a World 


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