Dallas Metro Podcast

By: Author: Clay Wallace; Producer: Chris Kraft
  • Summary

  • Since 1988, Dallas Metro has reached tens of thousands of at-risk children through their hands on approach to ministry in the inner-city of Dallas. Each week, Clay Wallace, the founder of Dallas Metro, interviews adults who were once children of the ministry, current and former staff and volunteers, and long time friends of Dallas Metro. These incredible stories will challenge you, inspire you, and help change your perspective on what ministry is and what it can be!
    Copyright 2025 Author: Clay Wallace; Producer: Chris Kraft
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Episodes
  • Dallas Metro Podcast (Episode #61) Featuring Special Guest April Monk
    Feb 12 2025

    In this episode Pastor Clay visits with special guest April Monk, a dedicated volunteer and mentor who has been an integral part of Dallas Metro since the late 1990s. April worked in one of the most challenging neighborhoods in South Dallas, demonstrating faithfulness and commitment in a place where such traits were rarely seen.

    Originally from Quinlan, Texas, April’s journey into urban outreach began through a family connection, leading her to Turner Courts, a neighborhood known for its hardships. Despite having no prior experience in inner-city ministry, she quickly embraced the mission, forming deep bonds with the children and becoming a consistent and compassionate mentor. Working alongside other volunteers, she helped bring faith-based programs to families in need, witnessing firsthand the power of consistency and faith in breaking cycles of poverty.


    Over the years, April has played a vital role in youth programs, community outreach, and life-changing summer camps, seeing kids she once mentored grow into responsible adults, some even returning to serve in the ministry. Her story is a testament to the impact of faith, dedication, and service in transforming lives.


    Tune in to hear April’s powerful journey and reflections on her time with Dallas Metro. To learn more about Dallas Metro and how you can get involved, visit DallasMetro.org.

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    35 mins
  • Dallas Metro Podcast (Episode #60) Featuring Special Guest Bianca Pruitt Cox
    Feb 12 2025

    In this episode of the Dallas Metro Podcast, Pastor Clay sits down with Bianca Pruitt Cox, a nurse educator whose journey is one of resilience, faith, and service. Born into a difficult family situation, Bianca was largely raised by her older sister and found a second family within the church community at Bethel Assembly. The love and support she received there shaped her future and gave her the foundation to pursue her dreams.

    Bianca originally planned to become a teacher, but while working as an aide in a nursing home, a mentor recognized her compassion and encouraged her to consider a career in nursing. Although she initially doubted her abilities, she went on to earn a degree in Early Childhood Education before ultimately finding her calling in healthcare. Today, she not only serves as a nurse educator but also works alongside her husband, Dr. Bill Cox, at his internal medicine practice, helping patients navigate their health journeys with knowledge and confidence.


    Throughout her life, Bianca has witnessed firsthand the challenges within the medical field, particularly the spread of misinformation that leaves patients feeling lost and fearful. She believes that finding a compassionate and trustworthy doctor is crucial to receiving quality care. Her husband, Bill, has been a role model in this regard, having been called to medicine at the age of five through a dream. For him, medicine is not just a profession but a purpose, and Bianca admires his unwavering dedication to his patients.


    Beyond her career, Bianca is passionate about encouraging others to overcome adversity. She shares how a teacher once told her she would never go to college, a statement she refused to accept. Instead, she held onto the belief that her future was not determined by her past. She credits her faith for guiding her path and often reflects on the promise of Jeremiah 29:11, which speaks of God’s plans for a hopeful future.


    Bianca is also a strong advocate for the work being done at Dallas Metro Ministries. She believes in the power of investing in people’s lives, not just through temporary assistance but by equipping them with the skills and opportunities to build a better future. She sees this mission as an extension of her own life story, a testament to the importance of community, faith, and perseverance.


    Her story is one of transformation, shaped by the kindness of others, the strength of her faith, and the dedication to helping people, whether in a hospital, a doctor’s office, or through the ministries of Dallas Metro. Bianca Pruitt Cox is a reminder that no matter where you come from, your future is still unwritten, filled with possibility and hope.


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    29 mins
  • Dallas Metro Podcast (Episode #59) Featuring Special Guest Allison Medley
    Jan 28 2025

    Join Pastor Clay on the Dallas Metro Podcast as he sits down with Pastor Allison Medley, a long-time advocate for children’s ministry and a devoted supporter of Dallas Metro Ministries.. In this heartfelt episode, Pastor Allison shares her journey of serving children and their families, her passion for instilling Christ’s love in young hearts, and her deep commitment to building a strong foundation of faith in the next generation.

    Learn about her educational background from Southwestern Assemblies of God University, her life as a wife to Pastor Chris Medley, and a mother to their three wonderful children—Foster, Landrie, and Lincoln. Discover the joys and challenges of her ministry, her love for simple pleasures like cookies, Mexican food, and sunshine, and how her approachable and genuine spirit inspires others to follow Christ. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation filled with wisdom, faith, and a profound love for God’s work!

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    20 mins

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