Praise Hands is all about Creative, Cross-Cultural Christianity.
Hey friends… Robby Valderrama here! I wanted to take this opportunity to share the heart and vision behind Praise Hands. As you know, we are all about Creative, Cross-Cultural Christianity. But what exactly does that mean?
When I moved from the San Francisco Bay Area to Nashville, Tennessee, I moved from one of the least churched areas to one of the most churched areas in the country. But I also moved from one of the least racially segregated to one of the most racially segregated areas. And when I realized that Nashville was simply one example of a well-established correlation between Christianity and segregation, it made me sick to my stomach. And because so many Christian industries - music, movies, education, denominations, and publishing - are developed in Nashville, our segregation is too often exported as the face of Christianity around the world.
With a spirit of reconciliation, the Praise Hands Podcast counters this segregation through honest conversation about the American intersection of church, race, music, and economics. Additionally, our 501(c)3 non-profit raises funds to support diverse expressions of worship music.
Check out this six-minute mini-episode of the Praise Hands Podcast to learn more, or tap the button below to browse more episodes.
About our founder
Nashville-based millennial influencer Robby Valderrama is a trusted voice at the American intersection of church, race, music, and economics. With a track record of cultivating multicultural ministries that creatively engage their local communities, Robby’s unique background of music, church ministry, and finance has helped individuals, churches, and organizations across the nation navigate complex issues of culture with confidence.
When he’s not hosting the Praise Hands Podcast, he serves at The Belonging Co, chases dreams with his wife Bria Jean, and supports creatives releasing music via Spring Hill Studios.
Learn more at RobbyV.com.
