Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:53:44 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1255256 en-us © 2026 This is Big Time yes 7d5c96a3-244c-54bd-96e7-25c9d4ac8afb Noah Rauch episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Noah Rauch https://storage.buzzsprout.com/3b6250pzzhio5401vmp0hp6nj8rd?.jpg Selling Security, Living History Today Roger and Noah sit down with Robert F Wallace, a successful insurance salesman in the Durham area and a personal friend of Roger for several years. We talk about the art of business achievement, the need of relationships for success, truth in business, the effects of AI on society, how COVID affected business and lives and much more. 

]]> Today Roger and Noah sit down with Robert F Wallace, a successful insurance salesman in the Durham area and a personal friend of Roger for several years. We talk about the art of business achievement, the need of relationships for success, truth in business, the effects of AI on society, how COVID affected business and lives and much more. 

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-18988660 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 5154 African American, business, insurance sales, success, mindset, wisdom, purpose, life, AI, artificial intelligence, humanity, news, race relations, unity, encouragement 4 9 full false Guard Your Garden Today Roger and Noah sit down for a wisdom-packed conversation about walking with God daily, balancing the plate of your life, connecting the dots of your past, and learning to ignore the noise of the world.

]]> Today Roger and Noah sit down for a wisdom-packed conversation about walking with God daily, balancing the plate of your life, connecting the dots of your past, and learning to ignore the noise of the world.

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-18816258 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 4400 African American, faith, pastors, pastor, mindset, chasing your dreams, trust in God, wisdom, purpose, life, a life worth living, conscience, idolatry, noise, race relations, unity 4 8 full false Long-Eyed Today, Roger and Noah sit down with Leo Farmer—a grandfather, gardener, and carpenter whose many talents are matched by his eye for beauty. Together they explore themes like the allure of “greener grass,” his upbringing, the practice of gratitude, the contrast between farming for beauty and farming for function, and even a bit of AI.

]]> Today, Roger and Noah sit down with Leo Farmer—a grandfather, gardener, and carpenter whose many talents are matched by his eye for beauty. Together they explore themes like the allure of “greener grass,” his upbringing, the practice of gratitude, the contrast between farming for beauty and farming for function, and even a bit of AI.

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-18640589 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500 4455 4 7 full false A Powerhouse for the People Today Roger and Noah sit down with Minnie Forte-Brown an absolute powerhouse for the people. Minnie discusses what it means to be on the school board, and how she helped to influence Durham schools to enhance the education of its student body. We discuss what a good teacher looks like, the growth and well being and children, the black power movement, AI and much more. 

]]> Today Roger and Noah sit down with Minnie Forte-Brown an absolute powerhouse for the people. Minnie discusses what it means to be on the school board, and how she helped to influence Durham schools to enhance the education of its student body. We discuss what a good teacher looks like, the growth and well being and children, the black power movement, AI and much more. 

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-18475262 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500 4443 black power movement, durham county schools, education, school board, leadership, black history, good teaching, AI, artificial intelligence, AI and the classroom, humanity, identity 4 6 full false Gems of Fatherhood Roger, Noah and Vincent sit down with Elijah Mebans and unpack some serious gems of fatherhood. The discussion ranges from entrepreneurship, chasing your dreams, falling backwards with faith, raising your children right the old school and new school way and way principles are timeless guideposts. 

]]> Roger, Noah and Vincent sit down with Elijah Mebans and unpack some serious gems of fatherhood. The discussion ranges from entrepreneurship, chasing your dreams, falling backwards with faith, raising your children right the old school and new school way and way principles are timeless guideposts. 

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-18245596 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500 5541 fatherhood, African American, faith, entrepreneurship, mindset, chasing your dreams, trust in God, faith, wisdom, old school, new school, new dad, new father, how to be a father, how to be a man 4 5 full false Faith in family Today we talk to Nia, Roger's granddaughter and discuss a ton of great things including the Durham NC education system, the mindset of younger generations, the importance of having your own opinion, AI, God, Historical racism, unity, and having a family that believes in you. A fantastic episode worth a listen. 

]]> Today we talk to Nia, Roger's granddaughter and discuss a ton of great things including the Durham NC education system, the mindset of younger generations, the importance of having your own opinion, AI, God, Historical racism, unity, and having a family that believes in you. A fantastic episode worth a listen. 

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-18155804 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 18:00:00 -0500 5076 doing the work, faith, family, opinions, mindset, generations, perspective, race relations, America, religion, big time, this is big time, empty faith, real faith, meaning, belief 4 4 full false Birds of a feather Noah and Roger briefly discuss faith, personal growth and what it means to look someone in the eyes before bringing on Roger's son, Vincent. Then they unpack success stories, business, relationships, mindset, entrepreneurship, balance and much more

]]> Noah and Roger briefly discuss faith, personal growth and what it means to look someone in the eyes before bringing on Roger's son, Vincent. Then they unpack success stories, business, relationships, mindset, entrepreneurship, balance and much more

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-18028052 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400 3573 success stories, business, relationships, mindset, entrepreneurship, balance and much more 4 3 full false Grow from the Ground Roger and Noah sit back down with Garret Gooch and discuss grief, growth, manhood, the power of a mother, Charlie Kirk and more.

]]> Roger and Noah sit back down with Garret Gooch and discuss grief, growth, manhood, the power of a mother, Charlie Kirk and more.

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-17913806 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 22:00:00 -0400 4196 race relations, Charlie, Kirk, Charlie Kirk, Grief, Manhood, Mothers, Fathers, dreams, anxiety, life lessons, wisdom, how to, live, self improvement, purpose, hope, optimism, African American, success story, god, faith, humanity 4 2 full false Dream Killers After some time, Noah and Roger reconnect and discuss what it means to do the work, living with gratitude, and dream killers.

]]> After some time, Noah and Roger reconnect and discuss what it means to do the work, living with gratitude, and dream killers.

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-17769400 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0400 3847 race, relations, dreams, anxiety, life lessons, wisdom, how to live, self improvement, dream killers, starting a business, purpose, hope, optimism, African American, success story, god, faith, humanity 4 1 full false Perspective and Principle After a few months of life flourishing ahead - Noah and Roger sit back down to discuss the results of the election, principle and planning. 

]]> After a few months of life flourishing ahead - Noah and Roger sit back down to discuss the results of the election, principle and planning. 

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-16238176 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0500 2748 anxiety human connection AI artificial intelligence teen suicide global warming Christianity identity brotherhood mentor mentee race relations friendship boyhood manhood inner dialogue redemption not afraid to die 3 6 full false Conversations under a shaded tree There's a lot to be anxious about in the world. Noah and Rodger connect on first on the problems that we are all facing and then find that the solution is to simply believe in others, surround yourself with people who believe in you and to BE where you are. 

]]> There's a lot to be anxious about in the world. Noah and Rodger connect on first on the problems that we are all facing and then find that the solution is to simply believe in others, surround yourself with people who believe in you and to BE where you are. 

]]> Buzzsprout-13560516 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -0400 4062 anxiety, human connection, AI, artificial intelligence, teen suicide, global warming, Christianity, identity, brotherhood, mentor, mentee, race relations, friendship, boyhood, manhood, inner dialogue, redemption, not afraid to die 3 5 full true Strong Mind Strong Future Noah and Roger sit down with Sheba and Vincent to discuss the current education system and critical race theory.

]]> Noah and Roger sit down with Sheba and Vincent to discuss the current education system and critical race theory.

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-12660160 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0400 4340 education, critical race theory, race, discrimination, unity, knowledge, culture, human connection, race relations, racism, love thy neighbor, strong mind, culture, culture wars 3 4 full false Switchblade or Run Noah and Rodger connect before meeting with Sheba and Vincent. They discuss the war in Ukraine, being King, balance, being a team player, covid, the New Dark Age, SVB bank failing, manhood, culture and much more.

]]> Noah and Rodger connect before meeting with Sheba and Vincent. They discuss the war in Ukraine, being King, balance, being a team player, covid, the New Dark Age, SVB bank failing, manhood, culture and much more.

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-12439523 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400 2264 balance, connection crisis, team players, SVB bank, human connection, open, communication, race, relations, racism, faith, christianity, fatherhood, coronavirus, african, american, communication, community, culture, brotherhood, unity 3 3 full false Before and after Noah and Roger sit down again with Gooch to talk about his change of character, where he's been and where he's headed.

]]> Noah and Roger sit down again with Gooch to talk about his change of character, where he's been and where he's headed.

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-12292432 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0500 3574 race, human connection, character, meaning and purpose, self help, racism, white people, black people, god, spirituality, change of heart, human connection, open communication, race relations, racism, faith, christianity, fatherhood, coronavirus, african 3 2 full false As long as we're together, we are not lost How do you turn a Judas into a Jesus? What does it mean to be a man? And more wisdom from 87 year old African American leader, Rodger Brown - hosted with Noah Rauch

]]> How do you turn a Judas into a Jesus? What does it mean to be a man? And more wisdom from 87 year old African American leader, Rodger Brown - hosted with Noah Rauch

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-11446893 Wed, 05 Oct 2022 19:00:00 -0400 4412 human, connection, open communication, race relations, racism, faith, christianity, fatherhood, african american, communication, community, culture, brotherhood, unity, diversity 3 1 full false The Middle Son In this episode Noah and Roger sit down with Skip Brown, Roger's middle son and discuss his upbringing, his career, the effects of Covid on the education system, racism in America, and more. 

]]> In this episode Noah and Roger sit down with Skip Brown, Roger's middle son and discuss his upbringing, his career, the effects of Covid on the education system, racism in America, and more. 

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-10386655 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:00:00 -0400 2959 human connection, open communication, race relations, racism, faith, christianity, fatherhood, coronavirus, african american, communication, community, culture, brotherhood, unity, diversity 2 9 full false February Check-in Noah and Roger meet in February to catch up after the new year.

]]> Noah and Roger meet in February to catch up after the new year.

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-10242738 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 19:00:00 -0400 6191 human connection, open communication, race relations, racism, faith, christianity, fatherhood, coronavirus, african american, communication, community, culture, brotherhood, unity, diversity 3 1 full true Engineered to Succeed In this conversation Noah and Roger interview Vjay - Vincent's oldest son. As a 20 year old computer engineer at Clemson University, VJ offers a unique perspective about tech, truth in the media, growing up black in America and more. 

]]> In this conversation Noah and Roger interview Vjay - Vincent's oldest son. As a 20 year old computer engineer at Clemson University, VJ offers a unique perspective about tech, truth in the media, growing up black in America and more. 

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-9653575 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:00:00 -0500 4647 human connection, open communication, race relations, racism, faith, christianity, fatherhood, coronavirus, african american, communication, community, culture, brotherhood, unity, diversity 2 11 full false Turkey Leg Love In this episode Noah and Roger meet with Roger's oldest grandchild Rena, and her family. They dive into family memories, what it means to be a father, forgiveness and much more. 
Leave us a comment or a five star review. Thanks for listening. 

]]> In this episode Noah and Roger meet with Roger's oldest grandchild Rena, and her family. They dive into family memories, what it means to be a father, forgiveness and much more. 
Leave us a comment or a five star review. Thanks for listening. 

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-9495289 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 22:00:00 -0400 4408 human connection, open communication, race relations, racism, faith, christianity, fatherhood, coronavirus, african american, communication, community, culture, brotherhood, unity, diversity 2 10 full false Buzzard or Eagle In this episode Roger and Noah sit down with Roger's oldest son, Raymond and discuss his upbringing in an African American house in Durham NC during the 60s. They talk about race relations, the importance of fatherhood, life in the Brown home during the 60s, whether or not individuals exemplify an eagle or a buzzard and much more.

]]> In this episode Roger and Noah sit down with Roger's oldest son, Raymond and discuss his upbringing in an African American house in Durham NC during the 60s. They talk about race relations, the importance of fatherhood, life in the Brown home during the 60s, whether or not individuals exemplify an eagle or a buzzard and much more.

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-9391753 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:00:00 -0400 4806 human connection, open communication, race relations, racism, faith, christianity, fatherhood, coronavirus, african american, communication, community, culture, brotherhood, unity, diversity 2 9 full true Colorblind Roger, Garret Gooch and I sit down with Kevin Hinton and meet his white son-in-law Jeff. His example of 'colorblind' love comes as a refreshing shock for Roger and Gooch. 

]]> Roger, Garret Gooch and I sit down with Kevin Hinton and meet his white son-in-law Jeff. His example of 'colorblind' love comes as a refreshing shock for Roger and Gooch. 

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-9016826 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 22:00:00 -0400 2561 human connection, open communication, race relations, racism, faith, christianity, fatherhood, coronavirus, african american, communication, community, culture, brotherhood, unity, diversity 2 8 full false Critical Race Conversations Today Roger and Noah sit down with Roger's son, Vince, and discuss coming up prepared to succeed, the education system, critical race theory and much more. 

]]> Today Roger and Noah sit down with Roger's son, Vince, and discuss coming up prepared to succeed, the education system, critical race theory and much more. 

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-8927418 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 21:00:00 -0400 5877 critical race theory, crt, human connection, open communication, race relations, racism, faith, christianity, fatherhood, coronavirus, african american, communication, community, culture, brotherhood, unity, diversity 2 7 full false Help From a Mirror In this episode Noah and Roger sit down again to talk with Kevin Hinton this time about his upbringing. Insightful questions, honest answers. Enjoy.

]]> In this episode Noah and Roger sit down again to talk with Kevin Hinton this time about his upbringing. Insightful questions, honest answers. Enjoy.

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-8760221 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 22:00:00 -0400 4665 prison, reform, human connection, open communication, race relations, racism, faith, christianity, fatherhood, coronavirus, african american, communication, community, culture, brotherhood, unity, diversity 2 5 full false Sometimes Prison Works Roger Brown and Noah sit down with Kevin Hinton and discuss how their relationship started, how you don't need money to make a vision reality, and show that sometimes prison does work. Be sure to like share and send us your feedback. 

]]> Roger Brown and Noah sit down with Kevin Hinton and discuss how their relationship started, how you don't need money to make a vision reality, and show that sometimes prison does work. Be sure to like share and send us your feedback. 

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-8582064 Mon, 24 May 2021 21:00:00 -0400 4788 prison, reform, human connection, open communication, race relations, racism, faith, christianity, fatherhood, coronavirus, african american, communication, community, culture, brotherhood, unity, diversity 2 4 full false Us Then and Now Roger and Noah sit down and discuss about what happened on January 6th, how technology is replacing humanity, how division has always been a part of the United States, and much more.

]]> Roger and Noah sit down and discuss about what happened on January 6th, how technology is replacing humanity, how division has always been a part of the United States, and much more.

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-8431703 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:00:00 -0400 6500 2 3 full false From Godfather to Good Father Roger Brown and Noah sit down with "Gooch" a former drug dealer for the second time and discuss his first time being arrested, how race plays a role in police investigations, and other invaluable insights.

]]> Roger Brown and Noah sit down with "Gooch" a former drug dealer for the second time and discuss his first time being arrested, how race plays a role in police investigations, and other invaluable insights.

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-8301197 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -0400 2742 human connection, open communication, race relations, racism, faith, christianity, fatherhood, coronavirus, african american, communication, community, culture, brotherhood, unity, diversity 2 2 full false Birthday Broadcast Roger and Noah sit down with Garret Gooch, a former drug dealer, on Roger's 86th birthday to discuss how the two met and Gooch's life dealing drugs.

]]> Roger and Noah sit down with Garret Gooch, a former drug dealer, on Roger's 86th birthday to discuss how the two met and Gooch's life dealing drugs.

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-8213777 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0400 3147 human connection, open communication, race relations, racism, faith, christianity, fatherhood, coronavirus, african american, communication, community, culture, brotherhood, unity, diversity 2 1 full false Practice a Loss In this episode Roger and Noah talk about soul security, practicing a loss, standing strong against the pipeline of life, how there are more wrong answers than right ones, and the time I realized that humanity was beautiful while holding a cadaver brain. Share, like, subscribe, enjoy.

]]> In this episode Roger and Noah talk about soul security, practicing a loss, standing strong against the pipeline of life, how there are more wrong answers than right ones, and the time I realized that humanity was beautiful while holding a cadaver brain. Share, like, subscribe, enjoy.

]]> Buzzsprout-6593545 Sat, 28 Nov 2020 22:00:00 -0500 3116 human connection, open communication, race relations, racism, faith, christianity, fatherhood, coronavirus, african american, communication, community, culture, brotherhood, unity, diversity, hope, difficulty, overcoming, purpose 1 6 full false Recipes for Life In this episode Roger reads a book that he wrote for his mother on her 100th birthday. This episode is packed full of wisdom. Enjoy.

]]> In this episode Roger reads a book that he wrote for his mother on her 100th birthday. This episode is packed full of wisdom. Enjoy.

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-6262939 Sat, 07 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500 1416 1 5 full false The Beautiful Life In this episode Roger discusses his upbringing, the character of his father, what it was like growing up, how his family overcame racism, and the meaning of marriage. 

]]> In this episode Roger discusses his upbringing, the character of his father, what it was like growing up, how his family overcame racism, and the meaning of marriage. 

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-5864359 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 18:00:00 -0400 2344 easy listening, human connection, open communication, race relations, racism, faith, christianity, fatherhood, coronavirus, african american, communication, community, culture, brotherhood, unity, diversity, family, values, marriage, humanity, hope 1 4 full false Talking with Murder Roger and Noah sit down to talk with Curtis, aka "Murder" a former gang member who spent several years in prison for murder. In this episode we discuss what it was like for him growing up, how he fell into the cycle of drug dealing and gang violence, and the steps he's taking to turn it around.

]]> Roger and Noah sit down to talk with Curtis, aka "Murder" a former gang member who spent several years in prison for murder. In this episode we discuss what it was like for him growing up, how he fell into the cycle of drug dealing and gang violence, and the steps he's taking to turn it around.

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-5461897 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 23:00:00 -0400 2269 criminal justice, human connection, open communication, race relations, racism, faith, christianity, fatherhood, coronavirus, african american, communication, community, culture, brotherhood, unity, diversity 1 3 full false Pancake People Roger Brown is an 85 year old African American man I met during a consultation at work. He is a father, a grandfather, a small business owner, a scientist, and a man of faith.  We immediately connected and I found myself sitting on his steps ten feet away wanting to know more about him, his life, his culture and his story. This is the second episode of our conversations together.

]]> Roger Brown is an 85 year old African American man I met during a consultation at work. He is a father, a grandfather, a small business owner, a scientist, and a man of faith.  We immediately connected and I found myself sitting on his steps ten feet away wanting to know more about him, his life, his culture and his story. This is the second episode of our conversations together.

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-5098057 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:00:00 -0400 2587 human connection, open communication, race relations, racism, faith, christianity, fatherhood, coronavirus, african american, communication, community, culture, brotherhood, unity, diversity 1 2 full false Everyone Has A Story Roger Brown is an 85 year old African American man I met during a consultation at work. He is a father, a grandfather, a small business owner, a scientist, and a man of faith.  We immediately connected and I found myself sitting on his steps ten feet away wanting to know more about him, his life, his culture and his story. This is the first episode where Roger and I talk about Faith, Coronavirus, George Floyd, Having a Plan, the Power of Emotion, and What is Prayer.

]]> Roger Brown is an 85 year old African American man I met during a consultation at work. He is a father, a grandfather, a small business owner, a scientist, and a man of faith.  We immediately connected and I found myself sitting on his steps ten feet away wanting to know more about him, his life, his culture and his story. This is the first episode where Roger and I talk about Faith, Coronavirus, George Floyd, Having a Plan, the Power of Emotion, and What is Prayer.

]]> Noah Rauch Buzzsprout-4811489 Sat, 01 Aug 2020 22:00:00 -0400 3046 human connection, open communication, race relations, racism, faith, christianity, fatherhood, coronavirus, african american, communication, community, culture, brotherhood, unity, diversity 1 1 full false