In this heartfelt video, Wes Fryer delves into the critical need to heal our culture amidst today's polarized climate. As a middle school STEM and media literacy teacher, Wes emphasizes the importance of becoming "culture healers" instead of "culture warriors." Through three personal stories, he illustrates the power of community, family, and media literacy in bridging divides and fostering understanding. From his experience with emergency preparedness and media consumption to a moving church service for a Nicaraguan friend and a discussion about the impact of institutional racism, Wes advocates for intentional, positive engagement in our communities. He invites viewers to join the Heal Our Culture project, which aims to promote uplifting content and meaningful connections, encouraging everyone to contribute to cultural healing.

This epsiode is also available as a video on YouTube. More information is available on: https://HealOurCulture.org More ways to learn with and follow me (Wes Fryer) are available on: https://www.wesfryer.com/after/

Reflections and takeaways by Wesley and Shelly Fryer from the Racial Healing Retreat hosted by Caldwell Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The retreat was facilitated by Kimberlee Yolanda Williams, author of “Dear White Woman, Please Come Home: Hand Me Your Bias, and I'll Show You Our Connection.” Her website is engagingacrossdifference.com⁠. The retreat was sponsored by ARCC (the Anti-Racism Council at Caldwell.) Access referenced episode links and show notes on HealOurCulture.org.