1Timothy 6:11 (NKJV) says: Now godliness with contentment is great gain. Romans 8:28 (NKJV) says: And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. In Part 2 of this episode, I speak with Lamar West about finding Godliness with Contentment after becoming injured and not fulfilling his dream of making it into the NFL. You will also hear about: how he became a football coach after no longer playing, the differences with training his sons in football vs. other young boys, what he loves about seeing his sons succeed as well as some challenges they've faced, how he balances his sons' athletics and attending church on Sundays, how he shines His light as a christian coach, "God moments" he has experienced as a coach/mentor, possible speaking engagements in the future, wisdom, advice, and encouragement for others, and more!

1Timothy 6:11 (NKJV) says: Now godliness with contentment is great gain. Romans 8:28 (NKJV) says: And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

1Timothy 6:11 (NKJV) says: Now godliness with contentment is great gain. Romans 8:28 (NKJV) says: And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. In Part 1 of this episode, I speak with Lamar West about finding Godliness with Contentment after becoming injured and not fulfilling his dream of making it into the NFL. You will also hear about: who he was as a young boy growing up in Newark, N.J. and Baltimore, MD., what it was like growing up in a single family household with his Mother who struggled with drug addiction, his upbringing in and out of church and how it impacted him, what sparked his interest to play football, what led him to receive a full football scholarship to play at Morgan St., how playing football was more challenging in college compared to high school, how he got injured in his sophomore year of college and how it changed the trajectory of his future, what it was like raising young children at a young age, what led him to attend his current church home, things he taught his sons when they were young, and more!

Psalm 34:18 (NKJV) says: The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. Titus 3:3-7 (NKJV) says: For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. In Part 2 of this episode, I speak with Algenia White (from the Marriage Series) about becoming saved after witnessing her Mother's death. You will also hear about: how maintaining purity in her relationship with her future husband was different for her, what it was like getting married soon after graduating college, what it was like not being able to conceive then having a miscarriage, going through postpartum depression after having her 1st child, how she parents her children vs. how she was parented growing up, lessons she teaches her children that she would have wanted as a child, how she's healing from her Mom's death from a different perspective, wisdom, advice, and encouragement for others, and more!

Psalm 34:18 (NKJV) says: The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. Titus 3:3-7 (NKJV) says: For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. In this episode, I speak with Algenia White about becoming saved after witnessing her Mother's death. You will also hear about: who she was as a little girl growing up in D.C., what it was like being raised by her great grandmother, why her older brothers became like Father figures to her, her experience with having a Mother incarcerated, how she began developing a relationship with God, what it was like witnessing her Mom's death at 16 years old and how Jesus saved her, being in a toxic relationship in high school after losing her Mom, going off to college and meeting her future husband, and more!

Romans 5:3-5 (NKJV) says: And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. In the Bible, there are countless stories of women who waited on God for children from Sarah in the Old Testament, to Elizabeth in the New Testament. Waiting on God for anything is never easy, especially when He has made it clear that it WILL happen, but His timing doesn't align with our own. In those times of waiting, we must know that God is building our character and is also building a testimony that will help others with similar stories. In this episode, I speak with Phoelicia Blagmon about her journey with infertility. You will also hear about: her upbringing as a young girl and growing up in the South, what her college years were like and falling in love during her freshman year, getting married to her college sweetheart and not being able to conceive for 5 years, the health issues that surrounded her and her husband not being able to conceive, what led to her divorce and how she coped with not having children, how she got into another relationship that eventually led to her current marriage and losing her 1st baby, what it was like losing 2 more babies, how she has dealt with not ever having children of her own, the blessing of having 2 step sons and being a "Nana" to her grandchildren, wisdom, encouragement, and advice for others in her shoes, and more!

Exodus 20:12 (NKJV) says: Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you. In Part 2 of this episode, I speak with Glen Wiggins about his journey with caring for his Mother with Alzheimer's disease while being a Husband and Dad. You will hear about: what it was like when she no longer remembered who he and his family were, the transition with moving his Mom from his house to an assisted living facility, not being able to see his Mom in person when the pandemic began, what led to his Mom's death, what he and his family learned after experiencing his Mom's illness, one of the traits he remembers most about his Mom, wisdom, advice, and encouragement for others, and more!

Exodus 20:12 (NKJV) says: Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you. In Part 1 of this episode, I speak with Glen Wiggins about his journey with caring for his Mother with Alzheimer's disease while being a Husband and Dad. You will hear about: what it was like growing up in church from an early age, memories of him as a young boy in his family, meeting his wife and getting married quickly, what it was like getting married and having his first child while living with his Mom, fun activities with his family and Mom, his Mom's Alzheimer's diagnosis and when it happened, her gradual declining health with Alzheimer's and how Glen and his family stepped in to help, what his prayers were like while she was ill, things he learned about the healthcare system and the difficulty of budgeting her money while managing her life simultaneously, how he balanced taking care of his children while caring for his Mom, and more!

Philippians 2:3-4 (NKJV) says: Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. In Part 2 of this episode, I speak with Shedrick Elliott (from Episode 28 - Marriage Series) about his coaching journey throughout the years. You will hear about: what led him to sharing about his Mother's death with his athletes, how he applies the lessons his teaches to his athletes to his own life, the impactful relationships he has established over the years with his athletes, the one thing he helps his athletes with the most, his struggle with overthinking and imagining false scenarios, being a married coach vs. a single coach, how his wife helps him in his coaching role, the internal struggle he has had with his weight since he was a young boy, the reason behind why he's so transparent about his life and struggles, wisdom, advice, and encouragement for others, and more!

Philippians 2:3-4 (NKJV) says: Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. In Part 1 of this episode, I speak with Shedrick Elliott (from Episode 28 - Marriage Series) about his coaching journey throughout the years. You will hear about: who he was a young boy, what it was like growing up in church, lessons he learned from his Dad from a young age and their close relationship, what his college experiences were like as a young Christian including being exposed to pornography for the first time, what led him to suicide ideation in his junior year of college, his beginning stages with coaching track and how he became passionate about his job, his transition from coaching high school athletes to coaching at the collegiate level, the similarities between coaching and pastoring, how his athletes have encouraged him unexpectedly, how losing an athlete impacted him and his team, how he shares his faith as a coach, and more!

Revelation 3:15-16 (NKJV) says: I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. Joshua 24:15 (NKJV) says: And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. In Part 2 of this episode, I speak with Erica Elliott (from Episode 28 - Marriage Series) about her journey with Overcoming Lukewarm Christianity. You will hear about: her perspective of God and herself after getting married, how different her relationship with God is now compared to being lukewarm, how she's maturing in the area of self-centeredness, what she loves most about God, why she wasn't very comfortable in her lukewarm lifestyle, her decision to return to college after dropping out, what she would tell her lukewarm self if she could, wisdom, advice, encouragement for others, and more!

Revelation 3:15-16 (NKJV) says: I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. Joshua 24:15 (NKJV) says: And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. In Part 1 of this episode, I speak with Erica Elliott (from Episode 28 - Marriage Series) about her journey with Overcoming Lukewarm Christianity. You will hear about: who she was as a young girl, how she dealt with social anxiety/separation, how her Mom established a strong foundation in God when she was young, how things took a turn in her senior year of high school into her 1st year of college, the point in her life when she began drinking and how it affected her, the decision she eventually made to stop drinking and how her life changed for the better, meeting her future husband, Shedrick, around the time she turned her life around, and more!

Listen in for some important updates and upcoming changes to the podcast as well as a brief word of encouragement!

Proverbs 22:6 (KJV) says: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 11:20-21 (NKJV): Those who are of a perverse heart are an abomination to the Lord, but the blameless in their ways are His delight. Though they join forces, the wicked will not go unpunished; but the posterity of the righteous will be delivered. Raising children as a single parent is not easy, but with God's help, it is possible! In this episode, I speak with Sandra Blackwell about her journey with raising her children in a single household, but with God's help. You will also hear about: what her childhood was like, what growing up in church was like, what led to her entering into a relationship as a young teen, what it was like being pregnant at age 15, becoming saved in her early 20s, getting married and having her 2nd child, experiencing divorce, having her 3rd child and finding her way back to God, how she included God with raising her children, how her children entreat her in their adult years, how they have been able to remain a close knit family, advice, encouragement, and wisdom for other Moms, and more!

Matthew 19:6 (NKJV) says: So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate. Exodus 20:3 (NKJV) says: You shall have no other gods before Me. Marriage is a blessed union and covenant designed by God. Keeping God first will cause the marriage to move into the right direction and blessings will flow on every side. However, marriage does not come without challenges, even with God at the center. It is the couple's responsibility to fight for the marriage by daily surrendering it to God and yielding to His will no matter how uncomfortable or difficult it may be. This marriage series was created to help couples overcome and BREAKTHROUGH in different areas of hardship within their marriage, and for them to be reminded that we are a community within the Body of Christ, who need each other's encouragement, wisdom, and support. In Part 2 of this episode, listen to my hubby and I as we speak about: The Importance of Keeping God FIRST in Marriage. You will also hear about: how we keep God first while waiting on Him to have children, what I have learned the most while waiting on God for children, how to receive and handle prophetic words (regarding children & in general), how Jared has been challenged by the Holy Spirit in conversations with me, the most recent argument we had that eventually led to the Holy Spirit intervening unexpectedly, the importance of remembering we're on the same team as a couple, what being best friends in marriage is like, wisdom, advice, and encouragement for others, and more!

Matthew 19:6 (NKJV) says: So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate. Exodus 20:3 (NKJV) says: You shall have no other gods before Me. Marriage is a blessed union and covenant designed by God. Keeping God first will cause the marriage to move into the right direction and blessings will flow on every side. However, marriage does not come without challenges, even with God at the center. It is the couple's responsibility to fight for the marriage by daily surrendering it to God and yielding to His will no matter how uncomfortable or difficult it may be. This marriage series was created to help couples overcome and BREAKTHROUGH in different areas of hardship within their marriage, and for them to be reminded that we are a community within the Body of Christ, who need each other's encouragement, wisdom, and support. In Part 1 of this episode, listen to my hubby and I as we speak about: The Importance of Keeping God FIRST in Marriage. You will also hear about: how and when we met, what Jared heard from God about me early on before we entered into a relationship, the prayer we both prayed before meeting each other, how and when I became attracted to Jared, how we were "F.O.P." (friends on purpose) prior to entering into a relationship, how the proposal went, what the wedding day was like, the challenges we faced in our first year of marriage, how we dealt with the idolatry of putting each other first before God early on, our different desires for starting a family, and more!

Matthew 19:6 (NKJV) says: So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate. 1 Peter 3:1-2 (NKJV) says: Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. Marriage is a blessed union and covenant designed by God. Keeping God first will cause the marriage to move into the right direction and blessings will flow on every side. However, marriage does not come without challenges, even with God at the center. It is the couple's responsibility to fight for the marriage by daily surrendering it to God and yielding to His will no matter how uncomfortable or difficult it may be. This marriage series was created to help couples overcome and BREAKTHROUGH in different areas of hardship within their marriage, and for them to be reminded that we are a community within the Body of Christ, who need each other's encouragement, wisdom, and support. In Part 2 of this episode, I speak with Bill and Jenny Fleming on God's Faithfulness + A Praying Wife = A Husband's Return. You will also hear about: the encouragement Jenny received from Bill's Mom which helped Jenny to trust God more, the moment when Jenny understood the power of prayer and the spirit realm, scriptures that encouraged Jenny as she trusted God for Bill's return, what it was like raising their children when Bill struggled in his beliefs, the fear Jenny had of her children growing up with an unbelieving Father, the moment when Bill heard God's voice out of the blue which led to his return back to God, Jenny's reaction to Bill hearing God's voice, the changes Jenny noticed in Bill, Bill's return to church and his time spent with God after being laid off of his job, what their marriage is like today and what they love about each other, advice, encouragement, and wisdom for others, and more!

Matthew 19:6 (NKJV) says: So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate. 1 Peter 3:1-2 (NKJV) says: Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. Marriage is a blessed union and covenant designed by God. Keeping God first will cause the marriage to move into the right direction and blessings will flow on every side. However, marriage does not come without challenges, even with God at the center. It is the couple's responsibility to fight for the marriage by daily surrendering it to God and yielding to His will no matter how uncomfortable or difficult it may be. This marriage series was created to help couples overcome and BREAKTHROUGH in different areas of hardship within their marriage, and for them to be reminded that we are a community within the Body of Christ, who need each other's encouragement, wisdom, and support. In Part 1 of this episode, I speak with Bill and Jenny Fleming on God's Faithfulness + A Praying Wife = A Husband's Return. You will also hear about: how and when they met, how long they dated prior to getting married, what their proposal was like, what their wedding day was like, what their marriage was like early on and some of the challenges they faced, the reason behind their decision to take in Jenny's younger brothers, their difficult experience with losing their first child due to miscarriage, the point when Bill began to question God and turn from Him, how Jenny reacted to Bill's questions about God, what Bill turned to in his search for answers about God, the reason behind why Bill couldn't deny Jesus, the unexpected encouragement that Jenny received from her brother-in-law about Bill, and more!

Here are some updates Coming Soon!!!

It is SO IMPORTANT that we make the decision to surrender our lives to God by being born again so that we are in right standing with Him. Make the Choice today Be Saved! And if you have backslidden, Come Back to Him! He's waiting on you and He is ready to forgive if you just ask!

You ever obey God, and expect what He promised you to manifest right away?? What do you do if what you've been waiting for is taking longer than you thought? Will you get stuck in your own timeline, or trust God's perfect timing? I want to encourage you to Trust His timing and not allow the enemy to cause you to think you're behind! You're right on schedule!