Nelson Price
The power of your words may change a life. Television, radio, documentary film producer
Nelson Price
The power of your words may change a life. Television, radio, documentary film producer
About Nelson Price
The power of your words may change a life. Television, radio, documentary film producer
I'm Nelson Price, now retired. former president and CEO of the Odyssey Cable network, an interfaith consortium of 67 faith communities. When Nelson Mandela was released from years in prison for his freedom work in South Africa, we invited him to speak to U.S. faith leaders who worked hard to secure his freedom. He accepted and spoke at Riverside Church in NYC to thousands inside and more outside. It was carried live by public television stations. Interesting factoid: as a private citizen, Mandela didn't have his own security people. There were sharp shooters on apartment house roofs down Riverside Drive in Manhattan. New York City didn't want anything to happen to Mandela while he was in the U.S.
Why Book Nelson Price as Your Podcast Guest
Rich, Broadcast-Ready Stories
I bring vivid, first-hand stories-from Mandela's address to global documentary shoots-that keep listeners leaning in and sharing episodes.
Research-Backed Insight
I translate media violence research and policy testimony into clear, memorable insights that boost your show's authority and depth.
Values-Driven Perspective
I connect faith, ethics, and communication, giving your audience thoughtful frameworks for how media and words shape their lives.
Reflective, Actionable Takeaways
I offer practical ways listeners can use their own words and media choices as positive change agents, encouraging reflection and repeat listening.
Episode Angles & Topics
Inside The Mandela Broadcast
I bring listeners into the room and control booth for Nelson Mandela's Riverside Church address and its national PBS broadcast.
What TV Violence Really Does
I translate decades of media violence research into clear, story-driven insights your audience can act on.
Everyone's A Change Agent
I show listeners how everyday words can redirect lives-for better or worse-using real stories and simple frameworks.
Spirit, Risk And The Open Water
I use sailing stories to explore spirituality, leadership, and navigating uncertainty in life and work.
What You'll Get From This Interview
Audience Takeaways
Listeners learn how media shapes behavior and belief, how to use words responsibly, and how faith, storytelling, and risk-taking can drive personal and social change.
Hot Topics
Why Trust Me
The Ideal Show
Podcasts on media, faith, culture, social impact, ethics in storytelling, spirituality, leadership, personal growth, and long-form narrative interviews seeking historically grounded, research-backed conversations.
Recent Podcast Appearances
THE POWER OF WORDS FOR BETTER OR WORSE with Nelson Price
Fit for Joy • Aug 3, 2026
Everyone’s a Change Agent: For Better – For Worse
Faith and Family Fellowship Podcast • Mar 27, 2026
Key Achievements
Led Odyssey Cable Network, an interfaith consortium of 67 faith communities that later became the Hallmark Channel.
Invited and helped bring Nelson Mandela to address U.S. Christian leaders at Riverside Church, broadcast nationally on PBS stations.
Directed national radio, TV, and press activities for The United Methodist Church, producing documentaries and TV series on multiple continents.
Served as president and CEO of the Media Action Research Center, monitoring effects of TV violence on children and adults.
Testified before Senate and House Communications Committees on harmful effects of violent television images.
Authored Everyone's a Change Agent: The Power of Words: For Better - For Worse.
Authored Spirit Sail: A Memoir of Spirituality and Sailing, drawing on thousands of sailing miles from Florida to Maine, the Caribbean, and Lake Ontario.
Professional Experience
President and CEO
Odyssey Cable Network
Led an interfaith cable network of 67 faith groups featuring programs on faith, spirituality, entertainment, and values; oversaw nationally broadcast events and programming.
Director of Radio, TV and Press Activities
The United Methodist Church (national)
Directed national communications, serving as executive producer for documentaries and TV series in the U.S., Africa, China, and India.
President and CEO
Media Action Research Center (MARC)
Led research on television violence; testified before Senate and House Communications Committees on harmful media effects on children and adults.
Speaker Topics
What Nelson Price Can Speak About:
Social Media
Speaking Engagements
Podcast Interview
Keynote
Presentation
Workshop
MC & Host
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