mother's day 2022

In this weeks message we have Pastor Camilla sharing a nice Mother's day message with us about being covered and uncovered but not covered up. 

Eph 1:4 (NLT)
4 Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.

"God's gift to you is your life through your mother.
What you do with that gift is your gift Back to Him"

Psalm 139:13-14 (NKJV)
13 For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb.
14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.

Pastor Jay preaches an inspiring Mother's Day message from Luke, chapter 1.

Rachel Renee Duncan was a kindhearted, talented 25-year-old. Close with her family and beloved by her friends, her death in March of 2018 devastated her loved ones and community. Her murder, at the hands of an ex-boyfriend, should have never happened. Rachel had filed for, and received, a personal protection order that prohibited the shooter from purchasing or possessing firearms.

And yet, two weeks later the shooter nevertheless gained access to a gun at a gun store/shooting range, where he rented a firearm and then simply walked out the front door with it. Within an hour of leaving the range, the shooter went to Rachel’s work, and killed her. 

Since then, Rachel’s mother, Gail Duncan, has fought to raise awareness of domestic violence and gun violence. In 2020, Gail joined Brady Legal and co-counsel Sommers Schwartz, P.C., to file a first-of-its-kind wrongful death lawsuit against the range that allowed the shooter to leave with a gun. In doing so, Gail hoped to be a voice for her daughter — and to save other families from experiencing the same pain.

Hosts Kelly and JJ are joined by Gail, as well as Jonathan Lowy (Senior Counsel and VP of Brady Legal) and Erin Davis (Senior Counsel with Brady Legal) who worked on the case, to discuss what happened to Rachel, what loopholes exist within gun laws, and what it’s like to pursue legal relief after a shooting.

Mentioned in this podcast:
Michigan Mother Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit (Brady)
Beyond Bullet Wounds: Guns in the Hands of Domestic Abusers (Brady)
Police: Man stole gun from shooting range before killing ex-girlfriend (Lansing State Journal)
Firearms and domestic violence: the intersections (Office of Violence Against Women)

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Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” Curby
Special thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support
℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Though only 35, Scott Beigel left a lasting legacy with the thousands of children he directly impacted as a beloved teacher, cross country coach, and camp counselor, one who perpetually "made school fun." Yet, in very "Scott fashion," he had made it clear before his death that he never wanted to be thought of as a hero. Nevertheless, Scott was already a humble hero to many when he was murdered in February 14, 2018 during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida.  Scott had broken protocol and was ushering students in the hall to safety, ultimately getting over 20 students into his room.

To celebrate Scott's life, his family and friends have since worked tirelessly to honor one of the things Scott loved most -- camp! -- and to prevent gun violence with work like the Scott J. Beigel Unfinished Receiver Act . To speak on Scott's amazing life, and all of the efforts in his memory done by the Scott Beigel Memorial Fund, hosts Kelly and JJ are joined by Scott's mom, the amazing  Linda Beigel Schulman.  

Mentioned in this podcast:
Parkland teacher Scott Beigel died saving students. He was always a hero, family said. (Miami Herald)
Scott Beigel, Florida school shooting victim: A hero teacher who saved students was among 17 deaths in Parkland  (Sun Sentinel)
Cross-Country Coach Scott Beigel Died a Hero in the Parkland Shooting (Runner's World)
Students remember Florida geography teacher Scott Beigel (CBS morning) 

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.
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Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” Curby
Special thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support
℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

In Children Under Fire: An American Crisis, John Woodrow Cox lays out the myths surrounding gun violence in the United States as it pertains to children. By exploring the stories of a handful of American children, Cox explains how  “children who are killed or maimed dominate headlines, but they represent only a fraction of the problem in the United States, where not thousands, but millions of children are affected every year...the kids who weren’t shot and aren’t considered victims by our legal system but who have, nonetheless, been irreparably harmed by the epidemic.”

Cox details everything from lockdowns to the gun lobby to suicide, underscoring each point with the conceit that children are not “naturally resilient,” and survivors of gun violence need care. To help explore his book, and these myths, hosts Kelly and JJ are joined not just by the Pulitzer-finalist author, but by y Brady President Kris Brown and the Director of  End Family Fire , Dr. Ted C. Bonar, Psy.D.

Mentioned in this podcast:

 Children Under Fire: An American Crisis (Harper Collins)
"Four years ago, I met two extraordinary children" (John Woodrow Cox, Twitter)
Students' Plan to Save Teacher in Wheelchair During School Shooting Goes Viral (Newsweek)
He said he was going to watch cartoons. Instead, he opened his dad’s gun safe (the Washington Post)
Improving Gun Policy Science (RAND)
How Gun Violence Affects American Children (NPR)
What the Threat of Gun Violence Has Taught a Generation of American Children (University of Minnesota) 

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.
In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7.

Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” Curby
Special thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support
℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

How do you teach a child about gun safety? About hunting? And how young is too young? In today's episode, you'll find out. Hosts Kelly and JJ are joined by David and Karin Holder of Raised Hunting, Raised At Full Draw, and Raised Outdoors. Together, they run Raised Hunting, a television show all about how American families can use hunting as a platform to teach ethics and values to their family. They also are devoted to teaching adults and children about archery, hunting, and outdoor education in a way that is safe and sustainable. With Kelly and JJ, the Holders discuss how adults can safely introduce children to storing, handling, and hunting with firearms -- and the quiet but tremendous role that hunters and hunting traditions can play both in reducing gun violence and bolstering the ethical foundations of people young and old.  

Mentioned in this podcast:
Hunting with kids (Raised Hunting)
Ultimate Hunter's Handbook (Raised Hunting)
Raised Hunting True Stories of Faith, Family & Hunting Series (Raised Hunting)
Raised Outdoors App (Google Play)
Pop Smoke's family release PSA (Revolt)

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. 
Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” Curby
Special thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support 
℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

For more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.

Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.
In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7.

Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” Curby
Special thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support
℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

20 years ago, on May 14, 2000, downtown Washington D.C. watched as the Million Mom March became the largest non-violent protest in the history of the National Mall, birthplace of many of the nation's greatest political demonstrations. Over 750,000 people, the majority of them women, came together on that Sunday to call for the end of gun violence, and across the country many thousands more gathered in smaller — but no less spirited — groups, bringing the total number of participants into seven figures and making the Million Mom March true to its name.

In the 20 years since, Marchers have carried across the country the torch of activism they lit that Sunday afternoon as they stood, unified and purposeful, in the shadow of the nation's monuments to its greatest people and events, and wherever the Marchers have brought that torch — to counties, to states, to the halls of Congress — they have helped bring to pass gun safety laws ensuring that tomorrow will be safer than today.

In 2001, the Million Mom March merged with Brady, and the work the Marchers began continued to grow and be realized as they labored alongside Jim and Sarah Brady's activists to end the public health epidemic that is gun violence. The two groups became one, and as one they worked tirelessly to reduce — from 21 to zero — the number of children and adults shot each day in American cities and towns.

In this episode celebrating the 20th anniversary of the March, our host JJ welcomes three women to the show who are each as knowledgeable about gun violence prevention as they are committed to its ideals: Kris Brown, Brady's president, who was a participant of the Million Mom March; Dana Sanchez-Quist, a member of the Brady State Executive Committee; Shikha Hamilton, Brady National Chapter Organizing and Chapter Development Manager; and Donna Dees-Thomases, visionary founder of the Million Mom March and the dream of a safer future that it continues to represent.

Mentioned in this podcast:

the 20th Anniversary of the Million Mom March (Brady)
the Legacy of the Million Mom March (Medium)
Five Awake Documentary (Hollywood Reporter)
ASK to End Family Fire (Brady)

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.
In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7.

Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” Curby
Special thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support
℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

On April 16, 2007, a gunman shot and killed 32 people in the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history at Virginia Tech. Colin Goddard and Reema Samaha were in French class that day--Colin was shot four times and survived, but Reema was killed.The horrible events of that day launched Colin into activism, as well as Reema's brother, Omar Samaha. Along the way they made friends with Christian Heyne, the Vice President of Policy at Brady, and each made undercover videos investigating the gun show loophole.

Today, all three again join host JJ to talk about Virginia Tech, gun violence, activism, and how to define a survivor. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

• Colin Debates for Gun Violence Prevention (Brady)
• Gun Violence Survivors Speak Out (CNN)
• Many First Responders Struggle with PTSD (Washington Post)
• Living for 32 (Living for 32)

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. 
Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” Curby
Special thanks to Hogan Lovells, for their long standing legal support 
℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

For more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.
In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7.

Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” Curby
Special thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support
℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Staying at home in order to practice social distancing amid COVID-19 means that millions of children and family members will be spending more time in close proximity to firearms. And we all know kids are curious, and they can find everything — including a gun you thought was “hidden." These factors make it more important than ever that we ensure our homes are safe from Family Fire — which is a shooting involving an improperly stored or misused gun in the home that results in death or injury. 

So, how do we talk to the people we know and love — including our kids, neighbors, spouses, and more — about guns right now? For this minisode, host JJ is joined by Dr. Kyleanne Hunter, Vice President of Programs at Brady, and Leslie LaRue, a mom and PTA leader in Austin, Texas.

Mentioned in this podcast:

• End Family Fire (Brady)
• Gun Sales Surge (Los Angeles Times)

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. 
Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” Curby
Special thanks to Hogan Lovells, for their long standing legal support 
℗&©2020 Red, Blue, and Brady

For more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.

Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.
In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7.

Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” Curby
Special thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support
℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

JJ is joined by Christian Heyne, VP of Policy at Brady, and Liz Dunning, the Director of Institutional Giving at Brady. Both Christian and Liz work at Brady...and both lost their mothers to gun violence. In this episode, we’re talking about how they deal with that loss, how they balance working in gun violence prevention, and what brought them to Brady. 

JJ also talks about why you shouldn't shoot at alien lasers--no, really--and thanks a very special GVP hero. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

• Liz's blog, Run Lizzie Run 
• Sitting on the floor

For more information on Brady, follow us on social @Bradybuzz, or via our website at bradyunited.org. Full transcripts and bibliography available at bradyunited.org/podcast.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. 
Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” Curby
Special thanks to Hogan Lovells, for their longstanding legal support 
℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

For more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.

Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.
In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7.

Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” Curby
Special thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support
℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady