Episodes

Check out our preview with our guest Brother Wayne Dean who explained some practical steps that can be implemented in building your financial house (a term he referenced during our discussion) such as income protection, having an emergency account, protection management, debt management... Wayne M. Dean's bio in his own words. "Wayne M. Dean has been empowering families and individuals with invaluable financial concepts and principles since 2000. Wayne is licensed and certified in such critical...

Sister Sandra Shank's bio in her own words, "Sandra Shank A woman of determination….Sandra Shank is an author, speaker, visionary, Realtor and CEO/Founder of Abundant Life Ministries-Hope House, Inc., https://www.almhhi.org/a residential group home for teen boys who have been abandoned, abused, orphaned or neglected. She is a graduate of Florida International University with a B.S. in Elementary Education and a M.S. in Urban Education. As a former classroom teacher and assistant site administrat...

Check out this preview from sister Sandra who shared"...that just because you accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your Lord & Savior doesn't exempt you from challenges, difficult days, etc. but to know that you are not alone (Psalm 23)...Additionally, she shared some more words of encouragement to let people know not to give up, to continue to endure...and how it is important for us to respond to people like Jesus did with the woman at the well (John 4) by creating environments that will allow peopl...

Sister Marsha R. Banks's bio in her own words. "Marsha R. Banks is a mother, motivator, a catalyst of change, and an inspiration to men and women seeking to transform their lives and unveil the miracle within them. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Amiracle4sure, Inc., https://www.amiracle4sure.com/ a flourishing ministry that is focused on renewing, refreshing, and restoring life of individuals whose lives have been impacted by negative experiences. Marsha believes that everyone has ...

In this preview Sister Marsha shared how prison saved her life...& during one of the times when she was incarcerated, she made the commitment to serve God for the rest of her life. Full episode scheduled to be released Friday, 12/25/20. This is some of Sister Marsha R. Banks's bio in her own words. Check out her full bio listed in the full episode description section. "Marsha R. Banks is a mother, motivator, a catalyst of change, and an inspiration to men and women seeking to transform their l...

Sister Cathy Garrett-Davis bio in her own words. "My passion is to empower people through encouragement and useful knowledge that improves everyday life. Born in 1964, I'm part of the tail-end of the Baby Boomer generation and am the first in my family to complete college (University of Pennsylvania, B.A. in English) and graduate school (Temple Law). In addition to many past years as a private tutor/school teacher of K-adult learners, family law attorney, and communications liaison for immigran...

Check out some of what sister Cathy shared during her single-parent journey & some of her words of inspiration that can give hope to those who are single parents Full episode scheduled to be released Friday, December 18, 2020 Sister Cathy Garrett-Davis bio in her own words. "My passion is to empower people through encouragement and useful knowledge that improves everyday life. Born in 1964, I'm part of the tail-end of the Baby Boomer generation and am the first in my family to complete college...

Sister Ommeni Richardson's bio in her own words. "I am a native of Sussex County, Delaware where I graduated from the Cape Henlopen school district (2015). I went on to earn a Bachelor's of Art in Film and Media with a minor in Entrepreneurship from Georgia State University (2019). My entrepreneurial journey began in 2012 with OmmYuNique, a hobby-business where I provide handmade jewelry and accessories. The plan for this venture is to serve the film industry as an art vendor and director. My s...

Preview: Check out sister Ommeni's answers when she was asked if she thought that her father benefited from his incarceration Full Episode scheduled to be released Friday, December 11, 2020 Sister Ommeni Richardson's bio in her own words. "I am a native of Sussex County, Delaware where I graduated from the Cape Henlopen school district (2015). I went on to earn a Bachelor's of Art in Film and Media with a minor in Entrepreneurship from Georgia State University (2019). My entrepreneurial journ...

Here's some of brother John & sister Jenise Robinson's story by brother John Robinson. "My wife, Jenise, and I met Labor Day weekend in 2013. We actually met on an Internet dating site called Black People Meet. Jenise and I were both previously married, and both of us have children from our former spouses. I have two daughters, plus my nephew who was raised when his sister passed away in 2004. Jenise has three sons and one daughter from her late husband. We bonded very quickly however, we dated ...

Check out some of the answers from brother John & sister Jenise Robinson, who have been married since 2016, to provide some practical hope for those who have experienced relationships that didn't work based on some of their past experiences. Full episode scheduled to be released Friday, December 4, 2020 Here's some of brother John & sister Jenise Robinson's story by brother John Robinson. "My wife, Jenise, and I met Labor Day weekend in 2013. We actually met on an Internet dating site called B...

Dr. Jamilla Butler Stafford’s bio in her own words, “Currently, I work as a school psychologist in a middle school in New Jersey. In my role, I support special education students by developing and overseeing the implementation of individualized educational programs. I have been working as a school psychologist since 2006 except for a brief hiatus when I attended Palmer Theological Seminary from 2012 to 2015. I earned a master’s in theological studies and also met my now husband Bryan. We married...

Check out our preview when our guest Dr. Jamilla Butler Stafford a Certified School Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, PsyD explained, "the importance of the need for schools to be equipped to understand how mental health issues & trauma impact children...as well as she explained the significance for schools to work from a trauma-informed lens. Hear her beliefs about students getting suspended from school. Also, she discussed how restorative practices can be one method schools can begin to loo...

"Sheila Boynton is a speaker, therapist, life coach and founder of Soul Transformation LLC where she provides therapy services for individuals, couples, and families. For 15+ years, Sheila has practiced traditional talk therapy addressing a myriad of issues including sexual abuse, relationship problems, addiction, grief & loss, family conflicts and life coaching. Her mission as a therapist is to provide a skilled, competent, safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic space for the healing of her clients. S...

Check out our preview with our guest Minister Sheila D. Boynton, LSW, MDiv, CAMS-I who provides hope for those impacted by sexual abuse. Here's some of what she stated"...While we talk about the abuse, the statics there is also hope...I know that I can be the only Bible someone reads and my story, so...you're listening to a woman who has experienced sexual abuse by her stepfather and stepbrother for multiple years. God has taken that...with the support of other devices the church...the relations...

Brother Scott Morgan is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was raised in a Christian family. He was released from being incarcerated four years ago. He was saved as a child. He rededicated his life to his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ in 2014 and he got baptized in 2016. He is connected to the prison ministry at the church where he is a current member.

Brother Scott Morgan is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was raised in a Christian family. He was released from being incarcerated four years ago. He was saved as a child. He rededicated his life to his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ in 2014 and he got baptized in 2016. He is connected to the prison ministry at the church where he is a current member. Check out Brother Scott Morgan's Preview where he shares a benefit from being incarcerated. Brother Scott states, "One of the main benefits of the...

We all talk about how we met, some of our lessons learned, words of inspiration, etc. during our discussion on Marriage with our guests Brother Walter & Sister Tawana Sabbath, Ph.D. Brother Walter & Sister Tawana Sabbath, Ph.D. have not only been partners in marriage for many years but they continue to serve/work together as the co-owners of their business the Walter E. Sabbath, Jr. Funeral Service, www.sabbathcare.com, that has been in business for twenty-eight years.

Check out these helpful words of wisdom shared by Brother Walter & Sister Tawana Sabbath, Ph.D. who has been married for thirty-five years. Brother Walter & Sister Tawana Sabbath, Ph.D. have not only been partners in marriage for many years but they continue to serve/work together as the co-owners of their business the Walter E. Sabbath, Jr. Funeral Service, www.sabbathcare.com, that has been in business for twenty-eight years. Full Episode is scheduled to be released Friday, November 6, 2020.

Rev. Dr. Carla J. Debnam is an "experienced mental health professional, workshop facilitator, and consultant." She is the Executive director at The Renaissance Center, therenaissancecenter.org.

Check out this preview with our guest Rev. Dr. Carla J. Debnam explains how a person's grief does not have a timeline and how grief is personal and specific to the individual. Rev. Dr. Carla J. Debnam is an "experienced mental health professional, workshop facilitator, and consultant." She is the Executive director at The Renaissance Center, therenaissancecenter.org. Full episode scheduled to be released Friday, October 30, 2020.

"Chaplain Vic King teaches spiritual recovery classes at Helping Up Mission, leads retreats, and produces the podcasts A Shot of Hope: Recovery Stories and Recovery Roundtable. He is passionate about helping people tell true stories and discover the goodness – creative and redemptive – that God gives. You can contact him via his website."

Check out our preview with our guest Chaplain Vic King who reviewed the meaning of recovery. "Chaplain Vic King teaches spiritual recovery classes at Helping Up Mission, leads retreats, and produces the podcasts A Shot of Hope: Recovery Stories and Recovery Roundtable. He is passionate about helping people tell true stories and discover the goodness – creative and redemptive – that God gives. You can contact him via his website." Full episode scheduled to be released October 20, 2020.

"David Garlock is a successful returning citizen, reentry professional, and criminal justice reform, advocate. David and his brother received 25-year sentences in Alabama after taking the life of their abuser. A client of Equal Justice Initiative, he was released on parole in 2013 after serving more than 13 years and pursuing several educational opportunities while incarcerated. He subsequently obtained his bachelor's degree from Eastern University. He is also a board member for the Lancaster Co...