Episode notes
In this episode of History In Me, LaCole “Purlz” Purley reflects on a powerful storytelling practice that challenged her to rethink her relationship with nature, agriculture, spirituality, family history, and the beliefs she has carried since childhood.
What begins with a conversation about farming and the familiar idea of being “dirty” or “smelling like outside” becomes a deeper journey of learning and unlearning. LaCole wrestles openly with what it means to appreciate nature as God’s creation while navigating conversations surrounding ancestors, African heritage, Black American identity, spirituality, and her Christian faith.
She also reflects on memories of her late father and the traditions that brought her family together—from basketball and Monopoly to barbecues and home-cooked meals—and asks an important question: What brings your family together?
The conversation then turns toward the present: the health of the Black community, processed foods, destructive eating habits, local agriculture, farmers markets, community collaboration, financial opportunity, and the importance of taking greater responsibility for what we consume and support.
And one unexpected question keeps resurfacing:
Should I become a farmer?
This episode is an invitation to examine where your beliefs came from, reconnect with the history that shaped you, appreciate the resources God has placed around you, and consider what role you can play in building a healthier future for yourself, your family, and your community.
History In Me is about honoring the past, understanding the present, and inspiring the future.
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