<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ancestral Perspective LLC The Only Way Out Is In]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healing Through History and Culture]]></description><link>https://www.ancestralperspective.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:03:06 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ancestralperspective.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. John Henry Pinkard: The Life of Roanoke's Legendary Herbal Healer and Community Builder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Few individuals have left a mark on the Roanoke Valley quite like Dr. John Henry Pinkard. Known by many as "Doc Pinkard," he was an herbal practitioner, entrepreneur, landowner, banker, churchman, and one of the most influential African Americans in Southwest Virginia during the early twentieth century. His life is a story of determination, faith, self-education, business success, and service to his community. Humble Beginnings in Franklin County John Henry Pinkard was born in Franklin...]]></description><link>https://www.ancestralperspective.com/post/dr-john-henry-pinkard-the-life-of-roanoke-s-legendary-herbal-healer-and-community-builder</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2243ab1f44c606b37637a5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:16:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/887d62_cf9999d0afb54c0a93ef4c61f4f071d9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Antonio Stovall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resurrecting the Legacy of Dr. John Henry Pinkard]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, I had the honor of presenting at Bethlehem Bible College on the life and legacy of Dr. John Henry Pinkard. It turned out to be one of the most powerful experiences of my journey so far. Before the presentation began, I felt nervous. I had spent countless hours studying and preparing to properly honor Dr. Pinkard’s legacy.    When I first arrived, we encountered technical difficulties with the TV and presentation setup. Instead of panicking, I took a few deep breaths, calmed myself,...]]></description><link>https://www.ancestralperspective.com/post/resurrecting-the-legacy-of-dr-john-henry-pinkard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1cc33061de78e3b2136cdd</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 23:27:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/887d62_c4b4b87af7a448428c48007eaa0c96b3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Antonio Stovall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Would Evans Spring Say?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the conversations continue around Evans Spring, I think there’s an important question we should all ask ourselves: Have we truly listened to the land? Not looked at it as property. Not looked at it only through numbers, development plans, or economics. But actually sat with it quietly and asked ourselves what role it still plays for the people of Roanoke. For over a decade, I’ve spent time sitting with the rivers, streams, mountains, and trees throughout this region. Not for entertainment,...]]></description><link>https://www.ancestralperspective.com/post/what-would-evans-spring-say</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1cc1f561de78e3b21369f8</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 23:20:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/887d62_4fedbedde549448590fee1213327a1fe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Antonio Stovall</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>