In the inaugural episode of Season 3 of "A Difference in Thought" host Charlie Ray examines the concept of "white delusion" and how whiteness behaves when it begins to lose its power to shape reality. Listen and learn how to recognize the pattern of whiteness as it pertains to "cancel culture" and "anti-wokeness." 
Come spend some time with the professor of the revolution!
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ADIT S3:Ep 1- When Whiteness Meets Reality: White Supremacy or White Delusion?

Is a casino an achievement for black people simply because it is black-owned? Come hear Charlie Ray give a historical and recent analysis on why #OneCasino proposed in Richmond VA is actually #OneColony. 
From the last budget cycle to the historical analysis of Angela Davis, come discover why Richmond's Southside has an Allocation problem not just a revenue problem. Also hear the major talking points of OneCasino debunked including whether or not it actually is the first black-owned Casino.

S3:EP2- One Casino or One Colony?- The Revenue Allocation Conundrum

In this episode, host Charlie Ray reveals the predatory nature of and language used by the casino industry. Hear from not only the leading experts on gambling addiction but also from the mouths and confessions of the leading Casino Industry leaders and game designers. See how the patterns of exploitation across the globe are showing their ugly head in Richmond under the One Casino project.  Hear the latest data from neurologists, psychologists, and  a congressman with a warning for America. Plus hear an interaction Charlie Ray had with the man behind the One Casino Project.

*This podcast uses excerpts from interviews and documentaries. 
These are used for educational purposes and claim no credit to the rights* A special thanks to the film makers of The Addiction Machine Documentary which can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4WNm_B4klQ&list=PLYPJKc9ep-tSg5zHo7JnoqBipwCIvl8m2&index=3

S3:E3- To Catch a Predator: Squids, Whales, & Rigged Casinos

Join Host Charlie Ray for Season 4 of A Difference In Thought discussing the shared playbook of White Delusion and so called white supremacy. Charlie Ray breaks down the difference between Free Thinking, Deep Thinking, & Critical Thinking. Hear the host's thoughts on Kanye West's anti-semitic statements and how it plays in the spread of white supremacists thinking. Hear how "Both Sides-ism" and false pro-black narratives are providing white supremacy to have a resurgence under the guise of a new merging thought.

ADIT S4 E1 The Illusion Of Free Thought: Emergence or Resurgence?  Kanye & White Supremacy

I wrote this the lyrics for this cover about 20 mass shootings ago. It is a cover of Jay-Z's "Somewhere in America" but reflecting that gun violence is now the leading cause of death among children and especially black children. We must grieve and work to break the cycle of violence. This cover is composed and written by me.

Somewhere in America (Cover)

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "A Difference in Thought." Join host Charlie Ray as he shares the connection between Walt Disney, Galileo, and Rev Martin Luther King Jr. This episode also reveals how arithmetic teaches us about making true change and the "true unity" Dr. King called us to practice. Stay tuned to learn about the art of "Truth Telling."
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Episode #1: Walt Disney, Galileo, and Martin Luther King, Jr

Welcome to Episode #2 of "A Difference in Thought"
In this episode, host Charlie Ray breaks down the problematic concepts of fragility & resilience. He also reveals the true nature of the relationships between power, privilege, profit, and participation. 
Ever wonder how to measure true activism vs fake activism? Stay tuned for the requirements of true revolution. 
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Episode #2: The Injustice of Fragility & Resilience

Ever wonder about the history of the terms "white" and "black" and why they are used to describe race? Tune in to episode #3 of "A Difference in Thought" where host Charlie Ray takes us to the origins of the word "white". This episode also includes an examination of America's caste system, where Jesus would have fit in it, and where scripture reveals God's thoughts on the concept and heritage of whiteness. Stay tuned and thanks for listening!

Episode #3: The Divisive Origins of Whiteness (Examining America's Racial Caste System)

In Episode #4, Host Charlie Ray addresses the issue of nationalism! Does God have to bless America? What would the Jesus of the Bible think about Colin Kaepernick's protest or the origins of America? Do you bow to the cross of Jesus or the cross of Caesar?
Tune into Episode # 4 of A Difference in Thought to discover the origins of the doctrine of discovery and what Dr. King believes are God's guidelines for the Church of America.
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Episode #4- America's Church or God's Church: Mike Pence & Micah's Priest

In this special edition of a Difference In Thought, travel with host Charlie Ray to Wakanda to analyze "The Black Panther".
This episode analyzes the TRUE power of the Black Panther, a discussion on the controversial Erik Killmonger, and the true visionary of the film! Listen for a different analysis that will change your perspective on the movie! We are diving deep! Wakanda Forever!

A Difference In Film- An Analysis of Black Panther

Ever wonder why you weren't taught about the Civil Rights act of 1991 or 1990 in school? Are you frustrated with your career and how your job treats minority workers? Join host Charlie Ray as he discusses minority careers and the "Cement Ceiling". Stay tuned to discover how Thurgood Marshall and the Supreme Court felt about the future of Black Careers. Listen and learn your rights in the workplace on Episode #5 of "A Difference in Thought."

Episode #5- #BlackCareersMatter: The Cement Ceiling & The Civil Rights Act of 1991

Have you ever wondered if just not being racist is enough to create Dr. King's Beloved Community? Join host Charlie Ray on Episode 6 of "A Difference in Thought" to examine what it means to "extend the finish line" for those who want to see an end to racism. Join us as Charlie Ray examines the modern day implications of the death of Jesus and how the  autopsy of Stephon Clark being released on Good Friday may have deeper spiritual implications. Tune in to discover if you are non racist or anti-racist and what it takes to make the transition. Thank you for listening and stay tuned!

Episode #6- Non-Racism vs Anti Racism: Good Friday, Jesus & Stephon Clark

Welcome to Episode #7 of "A Difference in Thought" where host Charlie Ray guides us through an investigation of one of the most prominent police corruption investigations of the decade. What happens to a society that values fragility over justice? Today we examine a city that has experienced the harsh consequences of fragility. We also examine the treatment of the truth teller who tried to warn the city and how they were treated. Also this episode introduces a new segment of the show called "Do Better Baby" addressing the #BoycottStarbucks controversy and what Dr. King had to say about fragility. Stay tuned for this exciting episode of "A Difference in Thought"

Episode #7- Fragility Has Consequences: Kaepernick, Baltimore, & The Gun Trace Task Force

In this episode of "A Difference in Thought", host Charlie Ray discusses whether it is possible to build a better future by forgetting the past. Is "moving on" from the past liberating, "free thought",or just another form of fragility and suppressing the truth? Join in as we talk about Kanye West, the secret history of the Kerner Commission, the latest  installment of "Do Better Baby" and the sustainability of a false revolution! Stay tuned and be sure to rate, review, comment, and subscribe on Itunes/Apple podcast.

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Episode #8- Whose Past Matters?- Self-Victimization or Truth Telling?

In episode #9, host Charlie Ray explores the problematic yet common reaction to true racial progress- NIMBY. Listen to discover how segregation has taken a new form in today's society and how the current administration is participating. Stay tuned for the latest installment of "Do Better Baby' and examining the question "Does America REALLY want Dr. King's Dream?" All this and more in episode #9 of a Difference in Thought.
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Episode #9- NIMBY or Segregation?: How Dr. King's Dream Is Still America's Nightmare

In Episode #10, host Charlie Ray approaches the Immigration "Problem" from a fresh perspective. While many are debating on who is coming into the country, Charlie Ray discusses what is flowing out of the country. Have you ever wondered WHY people from Latin/Central America are flocking to the U.S. Borders? Could the U.S. be more implicated in the border crisis than is being revealed by the current administration? Stay tuned as truth telling travels to the border as we discuss the Harvest of Empire! Be sure to listen for the newest segment of the show "A Difference in Resistance" where Charlie Ray hits the streets to hear the voices of resistance.

Episode #10- Crisis or Consequences?: The Truth about America's Immigration "Problem"

In Episode #11, host Charlie Ray examines the hidden 1920 essay by W.E.B. Dubois entitled "The Souls of White Folk" that is eerily relevant today. Have you ever wondered if the version of Christianity that hit the shores of America is something different than the Christianity of the Bible? Charlie Ray explains how to tell when your Sociology leads your Theology instead of vice versa. Be sure to stay tuned for the latest segment of "A Difference in Resistance" where Charlie Ray interviews a historian unearthing the graves of historic African-Americans of Richmond. This also includes live coverage of an act of protest against a confederate monument. Discover the concept of "The 2nd Baptism" and the "Ivory Rule" and more on episode #11 of a Difference in Thought!
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Episode #11- The Souls of White Folk: The 2nd Baptism & The American Heresy of White Supremacy

In this *SPECIAL EDITION* of A Difference in Thought, host Charlie Ray hosts a panel discussion of Richmond Community Leaders to discuss how the history of the former capital of the confederacy still affects society today. He also shares insight on what the very patterns of the universe teach us on how to create and sustain a revolution. Be sure to stay tuned and hear from Kim Bobo of Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy, an officer of the community care unit of RPD, and insight from the largest free health clinic in Virginia! Get ready to go local, go deep, and go upstream! 

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A Difference in Conversation LIVE: Going Upstream (ft. Director Kim Bobo & Officer Carol Adams)

Welcome to episode #13 where host Charlie Ray discusses the question circulating whether or not "social justice" is a core part of the gospel.  We will be examining John MacArthur's statement that social justice is a  threat to the gospel. Join us as we examine whether or not this stance is actually fragility disguising itself as the gospel.  Also stay tuned to hear what should be the Christian's motivation for engaging in the work of justice and whether Jesus ever spoke truth to power concerning justice. This is an episode you don't want to miss as we put the "focus of fragility" under the lens of the gospel!
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Episode #13- The Gospel of Fragility: Is Social Justice a Core Part of the Gospel?

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In the Inaugural Episode of Season 2 of A Difference in Thought, host Charlie Ray discusses distorted "nostalgia" as a barrier to truth telling. Often after events like the Tree of Life synagogue and Kroger shootings (amongst other recent events), the response is "This is Not America!" 
Travel with host Charlie Ray  to The National Memorial for Peace and Justice to see what is the true history of domestic terrorism in America. Charlie Ray also examines the response to home grown terror vs foreign at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Also stay tuned for a chat with Gary Randle (co-founder of Hope Farm) a former police officer whose life trajectory was forever shifted when he first visited a prison. Can you handle the truth? Tune in and find out with A Difference in Thought
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S2:EP1- This IS America- Truth Telling in the Age of Distorted "Nostalgia"

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On Season 2 Episode 2 of A Difference in Thought, host Charlie Ray challenges the listener to examine habits of empire that impacted the Christ Child and to compare them to the present day.  Discover the political context that Jesus was born into to illuminate the underlying message of the Nativity Story. Also in the segment A Difference in Resistance, Charlie Ray covers the March for More and reveals the historical and theological moment the CIty of Richmond is facing. 
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"There can be no Difference without Subtraction"

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S2:EP2- No Room In The Inn: The Christ Child & The Habits of Empire

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Come join a Difference in Conversation with Special Guest C. Goss. In this episode host Charlie Ray discusses with C. Goss whether or not Dr. King's Message of Love would work for today's generation. Stay tuned as they also discuss whether or not black churches should "compete" with white churches and if the President is  due congratulations for the "good things" he has done. You don't want to miss this exciting installment of A Difference in Thought entitled "A Difference in Conversation"

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A Difference in Conversation w/ C. Goss- Would Dr. King's Message of "Love" Work Today?

Greetings Freedom Fighters,
After a long hiatus Charlie Ray has returned to provide an update and to call attention to a proposal that will impact the economy, housing & schools of Richmond for the next 3 decades. Have you heard of Mayor Stoney's proposed Richmond Coliseum plan? Did you know it uses a financing structure that has caused schools all across the country BILLIONS of dollars? Tune in to "dig behind the wall" on what some historians and scholars are calling  the newest wave of Urban Renewal coming to Richmond VA entitled TIF Financing! Be sure to stay tuned for the rest of the series discussing the Navy Hill proposal and what you can do to engage in the process!
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*This episode was recorded prior to a discussion with Mayor Levar Stoney. According to Mayor Stoney, his team is now running the numbers to see the impact the proposal will have on schools! Much love to the freedom fighters who have brought us to this point in the process! Let us continue to fight together. *

S2:EP4- Navy CHILL...This Ain't It Fam- Consequences of the Coliseum

Greetings Freedom Fighters,
In the continuation of the series Navy CHILL fam, host Charlie Ray expands his investigative scope to the members of the NH District Corp revealed by the FOIA request of Paul Goldman. One of the core aspects of the deal being beneficial to the city or not isn't just the quality of the numbers but also the quality and character of the people involved in the deal. Did you know that the department of the President of NH district corp was engaged in a DOJ discrimination lawsuit in 2012? Did you know that one of the developers was engaged in a lawsuit regarding shifting funds in between "alter-ego" organizations. "Dig Behind the Wall" and discover the pattern of multi-sectoral participation in the funneling of public funds to the private interests of some of the "Tax Playas" of NH District Corp. Don't take our word for it, host Charlie Ray is sharing his sources for everything stated in this episode here: 


https://dochub.com/adifferenceinthought/KVVL9wx/receipts-for-navy-hill-district-corp-research-4-pdf?dt=S2HMqQjMkqseJpgJUx8s 


Stay tuned for an episode you do not want to miss!
Thank you for listening! Be sure to make your voice heard at the Richmond Police Training Academy this Saturday at 9am at The Navy Hill Development Independent Commission Meeting

S2: EP5- Don't Leave Your TIF 'Round Me- The Tax Playas of NH District Corp

In Season 2 Episode 6, host Charlie Ray returns to the topic of Habits of Empire to break down the cultural elements that made the Trump "worship leader" picture possible in light of the historical context of the birth of Christ. Have you ever wondered why white evangelicals love Dietrich Bonhoeffer but not so much Black Lives Matter? 
Stay tuned to find out and discuss the most important question to ask in the work of Racial Healing & Justice. Be sure to listen to discover whether you are a "prover" or a "solver" and an example from history for when Civil Rights went to the United Nations!

Thanks for Listening Freedom Fighters!

S2:E6 Behold The Wise Men: Habits of Empire 2 & Why Trump Evangelicals Aren't Trying to Solve Racism

"A Difference in Thought" engages and processes current events, culture, philosophy, public policy, and faith through the ancient art of "Truth Telling." Join the conversation and gain an alternative perspective with "A Difference in Thought." This podcast is in honor and homage of the work and mission of the great Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 
"Basic arithmetic teaches us that there can be no difference without subtraction."

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