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Welcome to our podcast where you’ll hear from those who have boldly blazed their own trail. We discuss what drives them, the risks they have taken, and what they have learned along the way.

OUR LATEST EPISODE

On the latest episode of Drive By with Sam Coates, Cole, founder of PURE Academy in Memphis, shares a raw, unpolished account of growing up in extreme poverty, entering the drug trade at age 11, surviving gun violence and ultimately choosing a radically different path. Raised by a heroin-addicted grandmother in South Memphis, Cole lost his sister as a toddler due to a medical misdiagnosis, experienced childhood sexual abuse and became a father at just 14. Survival wasn’t a philosophy: it was daily reality.

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“We’re Still Getting Homelessness Wrong — and How to Fix It” with Jarad Bingham

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In this episode, I sit down with Jarad from The Hospitality Hub in Memphis to talk about redesigning how they serve people experiencing homelessness.

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“Faith, Fear, and Calling: A Missionary’s Story from Russia” with Dana Evans

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We Were Built For This with Pat Lawler

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Serve By Principle, Not By Politics with Scott Sauls

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Stubbornness, Persistence, and The Dignity Of All Mankind with Steve Nash

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“A Relentless Drive To Make Life Better For Others” with Pat Lawler

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“Why Your Pain Can Be Used For Good” with David Jordan

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Did You Think Covid-19 Would Triple the Need For Food Relief? with Cathy Pope [Re-air]

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Dead Or Alive, You’re Coming Home. Why We All Want Closure with Justin LeHew from History Flight

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Twists and Turns of Life & Changing Lives by Attacking Educational Inequality with David Montague

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Meet Sam Coates

Sam brings clarity and curiosity to the table, drawing out honest, meaningful conversations with people who’ve built something worth paying attention to. it’s a deep dive into decisions, turning points, and the values that drive people forward.

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