Episodes

  • Voluntary and Chance Encounters: Black Fraternal and Sororal organizations
    Sep 25 2024

    In this mini episode of What’s Ray Saying?, Ray talks about the significance of intentional black social connections and a chance encounter with a group of Black folks in an unexpected place. Featuring a conversation with Lynn Patterson.


    Show more Show less
    12 mins
  • Bonus: Ray on Volume Knob
    Aug 28 2024

    In this bonus episode Ray explores story, memory and song with the podcast, The Volume Knob.

    The Volume Knob is a personal storytelling podcast produced by Keith Serry, a writer/producer/performer - and, when called upon, lawyer - in Montreal, Quebec. TVK debuted in the summer of 2020.

    Keith asks all the storytellers on his show to try and convey how music makes us feel by asking them to tell the story of "the song that saved their life".

    You can learn more about the Volume Knob at the show's website: www.volumeknob.net or on instagram @volume_knob or download the show wherever you get your podcasts.

    Show more Show less
    25 mins
  • Ray's Ruminations: Empty Nesters
    Aug 14 2024

    In this episode, as their two youngest prepare to leave home for college, Ray and Tiffany contemplate a new phase of their life together. What will it be like without kids in the house all the time?

    Show more Show less
    10 mins
  • Bonus: Ray Steps Into The Confessional
    Jul 31 2024

    Here's another great podcast featuring a conversation with Ray. The Confessional is hosted by author and ordained Lutheran pastor, Nadia Bolz-Weber. She invites guests to share stories about times they were at their worst. They talk honestly about what led to that moment, what they learned from it, and how they changed as a result. Let's step into The Confessional.

    For more about the show, go to nadiabolzweber.com/podcast.

    Show more Show less
    31 mins
  • Ray's Ruminations: Healthcare and caring for the sick and elderly
    Jul 17 2024

    In this episode, Ray takes a trip back home and talks with his sister Janice about the challenges of caring for the sick and elderly at home. They discuss what they saw during the days of their youth, the secrecy, and the need for help.

    For more about Ray go to drraychristian.com and let him know what you're thinking. Thanks!

    Show more Show less
    14 mins
  • Ray's Ruminations: Military Misinformation
    Jul 3 2024

    In this episode, Ray talks with Tiffany about the nature of military stories he hears on various shows and the degree of mis-information he perceives from them, and the possible reasons for why the general public and producers may seem less interested in factual details than him.

    Show more Show less
    11 mins
  • Bonus: Spooked - Creepy Crawly
    Jun 19 2024

    A Ray story produced by Spooked: "The Birds" - As a little boy in Richmond Virginia, raising pigeons, Ray Christian made a friend with the same hobby. But there was something mysterious about Ray’s new pal.

    Spooked features true-life supernatural stories, told firsthand by people who can barely believe it happened themselves. Be afraid. Created in the dark of night, by Snap Judgment Studios, in partnership with KQED & PRX. It is hosted by Glynn Washington. For more, visit spookedpodcast.org.

    Show more Show less
    20 mins
  • Ray's Ruminations: Gender Perspectives
    Jun 5 2024

    In this episode, Tiffany takes over the direction of the discussion and asks Ray to examine his views and perspectives on gender expectations for their own children.

    Show more Show less
    10 mins