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About This Podcast
Voices of OKC is a podcast born in the heart of Oklahoma City, recorded inside the brand-new studio at City Center, a space created to amplify the voices and stories shaping our community.
Hosted by Jed Chappell, whose own journey of redemption and transformation fuels his passion for service, Voices of OKC shines a light on the people and stories that bring hope, healing, and change to our city. From community leaders to everyday heroes, each episode is an authentic conversation about resilience, faith, and the power of second chances.
City Center, located in the heart of OKC, is more than just a building; it’s a hub of hope where families and youth find resources, mentorship, and support. The Voices of OKC studio extends that mission, giving our community a platform to share stories that inspire and connect.
Join us as we celebrate Oklahoma City through the lens of hope, one voice at a time.
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Recent Episodes
S2E22 Use Wisely: Adam Coury on Leadership, Learning, and the Next Generation
Some conversations are really about more than the topic on the surface. This is one of them. In this episode of Voices of OKC, Adam Coury joins the conversation to talk about AI, but what emerges is…
S2E21 Beyond Winning: Bryan Fetzer on Pressure and Perspective in OKC
Bryan Fetzer has spent years around elite performance, but this conversation is not really about sports. It is about people. About what pressure reveals, what success can conceal, and how leadership…
S2E20 Over 22,000 Babies Later: What One Doctor Learned About Life and Hope
There are careers, and then there are callings. For over five decades, Dr. David Kallenberger lived a life defined by both. As an OB-GYN and fertility specialist, he helped deliver more than 22,000…
S2E19 Beyond Quick Fix: Functional Medicine and Real Healing in Oklahoma City
There is a certain kind of exhaustion that runs deeper than being tired. It is the frustration of knowing something feels off in your body while also feeling like no one is slowing down long enough…
Rethinking Justice in Oklahoma: Public Safety, Real Reform, and Redemption
What happens when a state begins to rethink justice, not just as punishment, but as restoration, accountability, and public safety working together? In this episode of Voices of OKC, Jed Chappell…
Community Through Conversation: Mike Hearne on Storytelling in Oklahoma City
Some stories begin with a plan. Others begin with curiosity. Mike Hearne's story started with a plane ticket. Originally from South Wales, Mike arrived in Oklahoma in 2011 to play college golf at…
S2E16 From Misnomer to Mentorship: Derrick Sier on Rebuilding Identity in Oklahoma City
Episode 16 | Derrick Sier There is a difference between living in a community and being formed by one. In this episode, Derrick Sier joins Voices of OKC to discuss the power of present fathers, the…
From Policy to People: The Privilege of Leading Oklahoma City
Mayor David Holt on Leadership, Youth, and the Future of Oklahoma City | Voices of OKC In this episode of Voices of OKC, student host Jordan Arnett interviews Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt inside…
S2E14 Cutting Weight, Cutting Drama: Victoria’s Story of Hope
In this deeply personal episode of Voices of OKC, we sit down with Victoria Haggard—a former City Center student whose journey reflects resilience, discipline, faith, and the quiet power of choosing…
S1E13 16 Years Old... and Already Teaching Us About Hope | Jordan Arnett
Some stories don't just inspire you. They quietly change the way you see hope. In this episode of Voices of OKC, the roles flip as 16-year-old City Center student Jordan Arnett steps into the host…
S1E12 Fast Lanes and Faith: Eliud Villarreal on Risk, Family, and Hope
What You Will Hear in This Episode • Eliud Villarreal’s upbringing in Oklahoma City and growing up in Yukon • How martial arts, sports, and discipline shaped his early years • Meeting his wife…
S1E11 You Can’t Borrow Faith: Choosing Hope When Life Gets Heavy | Dr. Jon Chasteen
What You Will Hear in This Episode • Growing up as a pastor’s kid and moving from a small town to inner-city Dallas • Navigating faith, skepticism, and rebellion before making belief personal •…
S1E10 From Spencer to the Center: A Story of Hope and Mentorship | Ashonte Winston
Voices of OKC hosts Ashonte Winston, Program Director at City Center, as she shares her journey from Spencer, OK, to leading youth programs after experiences with college setbacks, mentorship, and…
S1E9 Discipline Before the Fight: The Power of Mentorship | Emanuel Rivera
In this episode, Emanuel Rivera shares his journey from Southside Chicago to Oklahoma, his mixed martial arts and ballroom background, and how he founded The Come-Up Foundation to bring martial arts,…
S1E8 Adversity Is the Advantage: The Psychology Behind Resilience | Dr. Wayne Chappelle
What you will hear in this episode: In this episode of Voices of OKC, Jed sits down with Dr. Wayne Chappelle, a licensed clinical and sports psychologist whose work spans elite military units,…
S1E7 After the Badge: Healing and Hope Beyond Trauma | Jeff Morefield
What You Will Hear in This Episode • The launch of Voices of OKC and why spotlighting local difference makers matters. • Jeff Morfield's upbringing as a military brat, moving constantly, and…
S1E6 From the Band to the Bridge: Marcus Jackson’s Eastside Journey
Marcus Jackson recounts his path from a music-loving kid in Northeast Oklahoma City to co-founding the Bridge Impact Center (Urban Bridge), a holistic youth center. He explains how mentors, music…
S1E5 Game Changer: Kelli Masters' Story of Influence and Impact
Kelli Masters is an attorney, sports agent, author, and speaker known for breaking barriers in sports and law. A former National and World Champion baton twirler and Miss Oklahoma 1997, she earned…
S1E2 Christmas at City Center - 12 Days with Spinozi
Ron "Spinozi" Benton: From a 250 Dollar Bet to a Christmas Movement In this inspiring and wildly entertaining episode of Voices of OKC, Jed sits down with Ron "Spinozi" Benton, beloved radio host…
S1E4 From Poverty to Prosperity: The Evans Brothers Story
Jack and Jay Evans: Twin Brothers, Builders, Developers, and Breakers of Generational Cycles In this inspiring episode of Voices of OKC, Jed sits down with Jack and Jay Evans, identical twins,…
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Voices of OKC has published 22 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
Voices of OKC is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 31m.
