On November 5, 2019, Jordan Taylor was killed in a horrific act of gun violence in Baltimore. My friend Julie Taylor shares her story of the unimaginable loss of her son and the piece she couldn't let go of- did Jordan know the difference his life made in this world? As she searched for ways to keep his memory alive, Jordan's legacy as a change-maker emerged, stories from the community flowed and hope was renewed. I love this family dearly and have learned so much from Julie's generous willingness to share. This conversation is about grief but also about legacy, and what we leave behind that lasts. Welcome to the Your Day Brighter Podcast. Each week, host Tracey Tiernan shares real stories from real people who are making a real positive impact in their communities, giving us real hope in this world. You will walk away not only feeling encouraged but with practical ways to live a positive, hopeful, joy-filled life. Tracey Tiernan is a veteran morning radio personality at 95.1 SHINE-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. She served as the Creative Arts Program Director at her local church for nearly 20 years. She is a true enneagram 4, proud redhead, artist, worship leader, songwriter, coffee snob, wife to Gary, and stepmom to her six bonus kids. Her superpower? Empathy. She is convinced of five things: Everyone needs hope and encouragement. Everyone has something good to contribute to the world. We can learn from absolutely anyone. Life is better when we do it with God Diversity is a privilege that’s given to us to share the journey of life with people that are different than we are. Thank you for taking the time to listen to Your Day Brighter. We are glad you’re here.
On November 5, 2019, Jordan Taylor was killed in a horrific act of gun violence in Baltimore.
My friend Julie Taylor shares her story of the unimaginable loss of her son and the piece she couldn't let go of- did Jordan know the difference his life made in this world?
As she searched for ways to keep his memory alive, Jordan's legacy as a change-maker emerged, stories from the community flowed and hope was renewed. I love this family dearly and have learned so much from Julie's generous willingness to share. This conversation is about grief but also about legacy, and what we leave behind that lasts.
5:43-Memories of Jordan
9:31-The Y
11:53- How Jordan began working at The Y and his impact
18:21- The calling God has for us
19:42- Julie’s struggle
26:06- The mystery of God
30:40- Comments from people Jordan impacted
33:50- For Jordan Jewelry
39:13- Legacy
43:08-Jordan’s Lynchburg Scholarship Program
46:24- What Julie wants her legacy to be