https://www.spreaker.com/show/narrativity
Narrativity with Dr. Antipas is part of the MHNR Network.]]>enPersonal JournalsAntipas Enterprises, LLChttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/02ef9522ac4a7ea2964a23f29aa30264.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/narrativitySat, 02 May 2026 00:58:02 +0000Dr. Antipas HarrisDr. Antipas Harrisantipas@theurcnorfolk.com“Narrativity with Dr. Antipas.” “Narrativity” features stories that are both riveting and inspiring.
Narrativity with Dr. Antipas is part of the MHNR Network.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/auntie-advocate-turns-hurt-pain-anger-and-frustration-into-positive-community-advocacy--52644015
A loving auntie and mother; a woman of faith and optimism; Auntie Advocate tells her story on this week’s episode of Narrativity.

Say his name: #XzavierHill]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52644015Sun, 05 Feb 2023 20:56:16 +0000Dr. Antipas HarrisA few years ago, Xzavier Hill was 18 years old and killed by the Virginia State Police. Xzavier was his heartbroken mom’s only child. A devastated and angry aunt turned this family tragedy into an opportunity for social advocacy. She is known as...
A loving auntie and mother; a woman of faith and optimism; Auntie Advocate tells her story on this week’s episode of Narrativity.

Say his name: #XzavierHill]]>2134advocacy,anger,frustration,grief,hurt,positivity,xzavierhillfalse83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rebecca-wilson-shares-about-the-day-her-world-crumbled-her-son-maurice-was-killed--52572156
But, looking the other way is not an option.
Refraining from talking about it does not mean it does not exist.
refusing to read about one more person killed does not make it go away.

There is nothing pleasant when a mother hears the unthinkable about her child. And, when she does, she should not bear the burden alone. The problem is society's problem. Every child belongs to all of us.

Rebecca Wilson shares her heartbreaking story about the day she got the call. It rocked her world. She felt alone in disbelief when the world stopped. Her precious 18 year old son - a good guy - was shot to death.

Say his name: #MauriceWilson

We must pray but not simply pray. We just do something to save our children; to save our communities; to save our nation; to preserve the world!

#awakensociety #risetothecall]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52572156Sat, 28 Jan 2023 21:32:51 +0000Dr. Antipas HarrisViolence is a public health concern. It is an epidemic. I know its tempting to just turn off the TV; close the page on your phone; unsubscribe to the news outlet; and think its happening over there to those people. But, looking the other way is not...
But, looking the other way is not an option.
Refraining from talking about it does not mean it does not exist.
refusing to read about one more person killed does not make it go away.

There is nothing pleasant when a mother hears the unthinkable about her child. And, when she does, she should not bear the burden alone. The problem is society's problem. Every child belongs to all of us.

Rebecca Wilson shares her heartbreaking story about the day she got the call. It rocked her world. She felt alone in disbelief when the world stopped. Her precious 18 year old son - a good guy - was shot to death.

Say his name: #MauriceWilson

We must pray but not simply pray. We just do something to save our children; to save our communities; to save our nation; to preserve the world!

#awakensociety #risetothecall]]>3188guns,gunviolence,violencefalse92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rev-t-sheri-amore-shares-what-it-s-like-to-experience-the-murder-of-4-family-members--52503352
Violence is truly an epidemic. Rev. T. Sheri shares her story with Dr. Antipas. She explains what happened and how she is coping.

Rev. T Sheri also gives her perspective on the death penalty.

The story is personal, sobering and heartbreaking. How can human beings kill other human beings? There is so much resulting hurt and grief in our communities. Rev. T. Sheri is an important voice in this generation.

Thank you Rev. T. Sheri for sharing your story!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52503352Sat, 21 Jan 2023 16:59:14 +0000Dr. Antipas HarrisDo you know anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one to murder? What about 3 or more family members? Rev. T. Sheri loss 4 family members to violence! Violence is truly an epidemic. Rev. T. Sheri shares her story with Dr. Antipas. She...
Violence is truly an epidemic. Rev. T. Sheri shares her story with Dr. Antipas. She explains what happened and how she is coping.

Rev. T Sheri also gives her perspective on the death penalty.

The story is personal, sobering and heartbreaking. How can human beings kill other human beings? There is so much resulting hurt and grief in our communities. Rev. T. Sheri is an important voice in this generation.

Thank you Rev. T. Sheri for sharing your story!]]>2188coping,faith,guns,knife,murder,survival,tragedy,violencefalse91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/helping-others-get-a-grip-on-life-richard-rick-james-shares-his-commitment-to-service-from-the-battlefield-to-the-jailhouse--50189888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50189888Mon, 13 Jun 2022 20:59:15 +0000Dr. Antipas HarrisRichard "Rick" James hails from Norfolk, VA. He joined the US Army at 17 years old. He did not know it then. But, enlisting in the army sparked within him a passion for service. He has served from the battlefields to the jailhouse. After military...2165help,jail,outreachfalse8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-pit-of-pride-to-surrender-jordan-brown-shares-his-journey-to-a-life-of-purpose--49899893https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49899893Mon, 23 May 2022 02:35:01 +0000Dr. Antipas HarrisJordan Brown shares his journey from being a pastor's kid to becoming a pastor himself. Pastor Jordan has a heart to heart with Dr. Antipas about his struggle with the call, his struggle with pride and his season of homelessness. Jordan chronicles his...2934fulfillment,god,homelessness,pride,surrenderfalse7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-surviving-a-terrible-car-accident-to-the-fight-for-justice-anai-shares-her-story-and-commitment-to-social-change--49809252https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49809252Mon, 16 May 2022 02:56:49 +0000Dr. Antipas HarrisAnai shares some of her complex story on Narrativity. She shares the stumbling blocks and the lessons she has learned over the years. She had a terrible car accident and miraculously recovered. Anai is passionate about racial and gender issues. She is...2161false6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-shift-to-follow-passion-marquita-bianca-shares-her-journey-to-building-a-career-in-performing-arts--49721357
Rev. Dr. Howard Thurman once said, “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49721357Mon, 09 May 2022 02:19:53 +0000Dr. Antipas HarrisMarquita Bianca is a fashion editor, dancer, dance instructor, and Founder and CEO of Baila Fuzion Dance & Creative Arts Center in Virginia Beach. She shares her story of how her first experience of dance class at 21 years old shifted her career...
Rev. Dr. Howard Thurman once said, “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”]]>1032arts,calling,career,dance,narrativity,passion,sorryfalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-big-move-from-homelessness-to-upward-mobility-billy-shares-his-story-from-challenge-to-victory--49606607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49606607Sat, 30 Apr 2022 17:03:10 +0000Dr. Antipas HarrisBilly was one of the residents at the Norfolk Housing Center for people who do not have homes. The Urban Renewal Center operated the City of Norfolk's 24-hour low-barrier shelter. Billy shares his story from homelessness to upward mobility. It is a...1085endhomelessness,homelessness,nolongerhomelessfalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-african-americans-to-attend-old-dominion-university-eunice-and-dr-winston-whitehurst--49527811
#awakensociety #education #ODU #inspiration #risetothecall]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49527811Sat, 23 Apr 2022 17:18:02 +0000Dr. Antipas HarrisTwo of the first African American students at Old Dominion University! It was 1962; Winston and Eunice Whitehurst were young and in love. The 90 year old Dr. Winston and 80 year old Eunice take us down memory lane. In 1962, they were young, dating...
#awakensociety #education #ODU #inspiration #risetothecall]]>2964college,firstafricanamericans,history,norfolk,odu,universityfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/human-trafficking-in-plain-sight-the-story-of-a-true-survivor-keeya-vawar--49429552
Listen to the podcast to learn the details and how Keeya found her way out!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49429552Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:17:28 +0000Dr. Antipas HarrisKeeya Vawar tells her story. She was a victim of human trafficking. The glitz and glamor of the music industry lured her at a time of vulnerability. She was 16 years old with an abusive father. She was on a search for "another life." Too young and too...
Listen to the podcast to learn the details and how Keeya found her way out!]]>2907humantrafficking,sextrafficking,survivorfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trauma-of-violence-perspective-of-retired-surgeon-dr-bob-gayle--49379726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49379726Sat, 09 Apr 2022 21:58:33 +0000Dr. Antipas HarrisListen to the perspective of a retired surgeon who spent his career operating on victims of gunshot wounds. The tragic scene of people unreasonably shot led the surgeon to committing his life to the struggle against violence. Dr. Bob Gayle explains...1624children,gunviolence,stories,surgeon,violence,youthadvocacyfalse1full