Episode 22: Presiding Over Your Life

22/05/2021 26 min Episodio 30
Episode 22: Presiding Over Your Life

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Episode Synopsis

On this episode I sat down with Judge Shelyna Brownto talk about how she became a judge and a ton of other important topics
 
Outline for interview
 
Intro
-Welcome to the podcast
Intro Judge Brown - a little about yourself
- how we know each other
 
Main interview
A little about yourself 
How you became a judge 
Tips for others
Dream bigger – listen to God’s calling for you
Just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean you can’t be it – Don’t limit yourself by what is around you.
Don’t be afraid to be different!
Do what you have to do now so you can do what you want to do later
Get ready for the things you want to do – learn what you will need



 
Hot topics 
Thoughts on cases in recent history involving police shootings (especially of unarmed black persons)?; Does it hit a bit different being a part of the justice system and a black woman?
What do you see as the role of judges and the justice system in tackling injustices like this
What is role for judges to tackle unconscious bias (Shelyna's work in this area)

 
 
Other Topics
Sheylna’s forthcoming book – Preside
The idea of stewarding/presiding over your own life
Matthew 25:14-30 (NIV Version)



How people can reach you & stay tuned to keep and eye out for the book 
https://www.shelynabrown.com/
Shelyna on LinkedIn