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Terence Lester Ph D

Terence Lester Ph D

@imterencelester•11K subscribers•279 videos

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About Terence Lester Ph D

Terence has also received numerous awards for his community activism, including being named one of Atlanta’s top 500 leaders by Atlanta Magazine, being named one of Coca-Cola’s History Shakers, receiving the National Urban League Humanitarian Award, Brawny Giant Award, the American Express NextGen Award, the BCI…

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Terence Lester, Ph.D. Episode Catalog

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What did Jesus really mean about “the poor will always be with you”?

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Would Jesus Ignore People Experiencing Homelessness?

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Two years ago, the Supreme Court ruled cities can jail people for sleeping outside.

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A former officer accused of trying to harm an unhoused man has been promoted to police chief.

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Home is more than four walls and a roof. Home is belonging and where human dignity is affirmed.

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Father’s Day, grief, fatherhood, and the importance of time.

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Louisiana created a court for being homeless.

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No Student Should Go Without Basic Needs | Inside Zion’s Closet

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Sixty million dollars was spent on the UFC match, which could have helped many people.

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Standing against laws that punish people for being unhoused alongside @homeless_law

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200,000 people could lose access to housing from HUD budget cuts while White House throws UFC Fight.

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From Homelessness to Public Leadership | Shameka Parrish-Wright

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Why Do Some Christians Struggle to Love People Experiencing Homelessness? | Rev. Liz Theoharis

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Does Losing Housing Mean Losing Your Humanity?

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A church is being fined $1000 a day for helping the homeless in Ocean City, Maryland

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Why I Joined a Protest Against Homelessness Criminalization in DC

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Radical Empathy vs. Policies That Harm the Unhoused

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The Hidden Link Between Housing and Homelessness | A Conversation w/ Attorney Antonia Fasanelli

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Treat those who are vulnerable with love, dignity, and respect.

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Got to deconstruct myths about poverty on a recent interview with @MightyPursuit

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Housing should come before harm, and compassion should come before cruelty.

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The way the unhoused community is discussed can cause a lot of harm and reinforce stigma.

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The homeless community deserves to be treated with respect and dignity.

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Louisiana Senate just passed a bill that criminalizes homelessness.

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Sat down with Alabama cornerback Carmelo O’Neal to talk about why giving back should start young.

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Why Carmelo O’Neal Is Using Football to Serve Others

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Rest in peace, my brother @LamarHardwick Thank you for the kindness you showed to so many 🙏🏾

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I'm excited. First time wearing doctoral regalia to give a graduation speech.

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Encouraging young leaders to stay proximate to the community and view service as a lifestyle.

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Homelessness Does Not Remove Human Dignity

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Why it's difficult to vote if you're homeless in Georgia

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Family homelessness and safe parking programs.

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Love your neighbor and the neighborhood that faces vulnerabilities.

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Service is a lifestyle, not an event, when it comes to serving the community.

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Judge blocks unconstitutional citations for the unhoused in Kentucky.

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Educator shares her compassion for helping students in need.

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Why the church should support the unhoused community.

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How to respond to the injustices faced by those who are unhoused and experiencing poverty.

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Panel on homelessness, lived experience, and human dignity.

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The link between unaffordable housing and homelessness

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Today, SNAP changes go into effect, and food banks brace to support more families in need.

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On May 1, 2026, new SNAP rules will cut people off, causing more food insecurity.

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Senator compares those experiencing homelessness to Hitler

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The bill in Louisiana aims to establish a homelessness court system that could easily detain them.

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Every person experiencing homelessness deserves dignity!

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This new bill in Louisiana will criminalize unpaid labor from the unhoused community.

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Speaking to students and educators about advocacy, poverty, homelessness, and faith.

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Compassion is still good, no matter how much injustice is normalized.

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Proximity is always more important than stigma when it comes to homelessness.

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Supporting Students Starts at School | A Conversation with Dr. Smith

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Food waste is always harmful when children are hungry.

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Distance convinces us that other people’s pain is not our problem, but community still matters.

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Speaking on homelessness, food insecurity, and policy for the One Day hosted by City Relief in NY

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Day 4 Reflection | Sitting on Top of a Refrigerator for Hungry Children and Families

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Project Open Fridge with Love Beyond Walls

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Understanding Trauma in Real Life: A Candid Conversation with Monica DiCristina

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Interviewed with my daughter on the ⁠@kellyclarksonshow to share about ⁠@lovebeyondwalls

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Serving Young Black Boys with Dignity | A Conversation with Kacey Venning

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Seeing my book in the store for the first time: Went from a high school dropout to author and PhD

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What It Takes to Overcome Adversity | Tedashii & Dr. Terence Lester on Faith & Grief Recovery

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From a homeless teenager and high school dropout to earning a PhD and becoming an author 🙏🏾

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Lancaster, CA, mayor says he wants to give homeless fentanyl

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Homelessness in Washington D.C.

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How to Face Suffering: A Candid Conversation with Pastor Lamar Hardwick on Compassion in Pain

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Dreaming Beyond Poverty: A Conversation on Education, Homelessness, and Hope with Ray James

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When the elderly experience bad landlords and become homeless

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Becoming homeless a second time

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People experiencing homelessness want to be heard and loved

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Love your neighbor, especially those who are homeless

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The importance of giving back must be taught

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Being put out of a home while serving the homeless

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She became homeless after being told that repairs were needed, and the house was sold

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From being unhoused to serving the unhoused community

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Grateful to share on @HardLeeTypicalPodcast and also remember Cornelius Taylor 🙏🏾

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Why it is important to listen to those who are homeless

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Just because a person is unhoused does not mean they won’t work for it

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Change happens when you make the small right decisions

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Everyone should have space to dream

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You must remind people they are worthy and God is not finished, even when facing homelessness

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He ran into his brother while unhoused

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Forgiveness is a process, and how addiction caused homelessness and separated a family

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Sometimes you have to give people space to name what happened to them

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His addiction began at the age of 16, influenced by a family member

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I'm always grateful to share about why it is important to serve people through ⁠@lovebeyondwalls

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Sleeping in a Storage Unit at 60: Tina Marie’s Story of Survival |#ImagineDignityPodcast Ep. 10 | S2

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Turntables to Homelessness: Troy’s Journey of Grief and Advocacy | #ImagineDignityPodcast Ep. 9 | S2

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Surviving homelessness requires a resilient mindset and the ability to stay grounded

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Surviving homelessness involves safeguarding your mental health

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Being laughed at for watching over a car while experiencing homelessness

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Sympathy vs. Empathy for those experiencing homelessness

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It takes compassion to ensure that people do not suffer in isolation without a community

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Serving Through Struggle | Miss. Pinky’s Story of Faith and Care | #ImagineDignityPodcast Ep. 8 | S2

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Speaking with a Local Pastor About Homelessness in Greenville, SC | Behind the Scenes

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The importance of showers for the homeless community.

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Camping out to wash clothes when experiencing homelessness

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Church allows people experiencing homelessness to use its address

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Moved to be with family and have not heard from them

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Listening to those who are unhoused versus simply hearing them

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The Power of Presence: A Conversation That Shifted Everything

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Breaking Free from Addiction: Saleem’s Forgiveness and Hope | #ImagineDignityPodcast Ep. 7 | S2

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Advocating for unhoused students at a Gala

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Finding Home in Community: Danny’s Story of Struggle and Hope | #ImagineDignityPodcast Ep. 6 | S2

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I’m grateful to lead ⁠@lovebeyondwalls and the ways we get to impact unhoused students

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We need more compassion when it comes to homelessness

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Treated like a nobody for being homeless

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Denied bathroom for being homeless

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The challenges of obtaining identification when you are experiencing homelessness

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Turned away because for not havig an ID

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Each person experiencing homelessness has their own unique struggles

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Homelessness, disability, and the vulnerability of being exploited

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Homelessness is a widespread issue that affects people around the world

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Homelessness is a humbling experience

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Decriminalizing homelessness means recognizing the humanity of this population @bhighatl

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Taught to care for the homeless

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No One Chooses Homelessness | Andre’s Story of Struggle & Hope | #ImagineDignityPodcast Ep. 5 | S2

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Home is more than just four walls and a roof; it's about community

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Community plays a vital role in mental health

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The truth about grief, homelessness, and isolation

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Hard to find a sense of community after the loss of my mother and husband

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Befriending people experiencing homelessness while struggling to find community in a motel

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Close to being homeless due to a job-related injury

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It's easy to form judgments about people you have never met

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One life event can cause homelessness

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Everyone person who is homeless is worthy

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He couldn't imagine being homeless

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Homelessness can happen to anyone

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A simple meal can encourage the homeless

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Reflecting on how fathers impact their children

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Helping a father reconnect with children

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Military combat prepared him for homelessness survival

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Veteran says unity is essential to overcoming homelessness

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Community is critical to overcoming hopelessness

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Veteran relies on faith to stay motivated while homeless

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Mental Health and Homelessness | Stacey’s Story of Isolation | #ImagineDignityPodcast Ep. 4 | S2

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Surprising a Homeless Veteran with a Cellphone | Behind the Scenes with Akeem

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Reuniting a Veteran with His Children Through a Cellphone | #ImagineDignityPodcast Ep. 3 | S2

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Homelessness is not one-size-fits-all. Thankful for the conversation with @bhighatl

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Walking a mile in the shoes of someone who is homeless

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Don't let anything hold you back from your dreams

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It feels like people don't care anymore

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We need more compassion in our world

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Surviving a stroke and facing homelessness

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Found another job after being homeless

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90 day requirement for shelter

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Hard to afford housing

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The cost of living is too high

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Losing a job can cause homelessness

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Homelessness is a global issue! Thanks ⁠@bhighatl for allowing me to share!

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Job Loss Leads to Homelessness | Elford’s Journey of Resilience | #ImagineDignityPodcast Ep. 2 | S2

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Hidden Homelessness in South Carolina | Behind the Scenes

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