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The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Conversations about Compassion, Curiosity, and Courage

The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Conversations about Compassion, Curiosity, and Courage

Ben and Jamesa
Released: 2026-03-07
© 2026 The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Conversations about Compassion, Curiosity, and Courage
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79 Episodes
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Listen on Apple Podcasts
Released: 2026-03-07
© 2026 The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Conversations about Compassion, Curiosity, and Courage
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Ep. 164: Male Friendships, Hot Mics, and Raising Kids who Care, A Conversation with Author Derrick Barnes

Ep. 164: Male Friendships, Hot Mics, and Raising Kids who Care, A Conversation with Author Derrick Barnes

 Ben and Jamesa are joined by author Derrick Barnes to discuss the growing challenges men face in forming deep friendships, the backlash against gentle parenting and what it means for raising children with empathy and courage. We also discuss a recent
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Ben and Jamesa are joined by author Derrick Barnes to discuss the growing challenges men face in forming deep friendships, the backlash against gentle parenting and what it means for raising children with empathy and courage. We also discuss a recent incident in New York City where a professor’s racist remarks were caught on a hot mic during a school board meeting. 
Derrick is a New York Times bestselling author and has earned numerous honors, including a Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, Coretta Scott King Award, Ezra Jack Keats Award, Charlotte Huck Award, Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor, YALSA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction Award, and the Kirkus Prize. Derrick’s books  have reshaped children’s and young adult literature with joy, dignity, and cultural pride.
The Ben and Jamesa Podcast explores the subtle ways harm and injustice show up in our lives, from relationships and family to community and culture. Learn more at www.benandjamesapod.com 
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Release Date: 07/03/2026, 13:30:00

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🎙️  The Ben & Jamesa Podcast Conversations about Compassion, Curiosity, and Courage.
Join Ben and Jamesa as they explore the experiences, perspectives, and challenges that shape who we are and how we relate to one another. Through personal stories, thoughtful dialogue, and practical ideas, each episode invites you to notice difference, embrace complexity, and build deeper, more inclusive connections — all with warmth, humor, and heart. Start with Episode 163, the first episode in season 10!

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