
The Ministry Exchange with Dr. Mapson
The Ministry Exchange with Dr. Mapson is where real conversations meet real ministry. We tackle the hard questions facing today’s Black Church—from leadership and discipleship to cultural shifts and spiritual relevance. Hosted by Rev. Dr. J. Wendell Mapson Jr., this channel is a space for pastors, ministry leaders, and believers who are ready to reflect, wrestle, and reimagine what church can look like in today’s world.
New episodes drop every other Wednesday with honest insights, thoughtful dialogue, and wisdom from decades of ministry.
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Podcasting since 2025 • 5 episodes
The Ministry Exchange with Dr. Mapson
Latest Episodes
Ep 05: Fruit That Remains: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Lester W. Taylor Jr.
What does it mean to lead with vision, grace, and grit—while staying rooted in both tradition and innovation? In this episode of The Ministry Exchange, Rev. Dr. Lester W. Taylor Jr. joins Dr. J. Wendell Mapson Jr. for a rich conversati...
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Ep 04: Built For This: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Danielle L. Brown
What does it look like to lead with clarity, courage, and consistency—across pulpits, classrooms, and communities? In this episode of The Ministry Exchange, Rev. Dr. Danielle L. Brown joins Dr. J. Wendell Mapson Jr. for a powerful conv...
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Ep 03: The Call, The Cost and The Closure: A Journey Through Legacy with Bishop Walter Thomas Sr.
What does it take to finish well—and set others up to begin?In this powerful episode of The Ministry Exchange, Rev. Dr. J. Wendell Mapson Jr. sits down with his lifelong friend and ministry brother, Bishop Walter S. Th...
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Ep 02: Legacy, Ego and the Gospel: A Raw Conversation with Dr. Alyn E. Waller
What happens when ministry becomes performance—and pastors become personalities?In this episode of The Ministry Exchange, Dr. J. Wendell Mapson Jr. sits down with longtime friend and ministry peer Rev. Dr. Alyn E. Waller,...
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