Pressed Into Purpose

Send us Fan Mail What does marriage reveal that leadership can hide? 👀 We sat down with Pastor Quentin Mumphrey for one of the most honest conversations we've had — about a short marriage, a long road of growth, and what happens when the man behind the pulpit has to sit in the hard seat of real intimacy. We talked about: The comfort of coming home to someone — and what it costs when that&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Twenty-one years married sounds like a headline, but the real story is the day-to-day choosing, learning, apologizing, laughing, and showing up again. That’s the energy we bring in this unscripted anniversary edition of Pressed Into Purpose, recorded with no polish and a lot of gratitude for everyone who has been watching, commenting, and sharing. We talk about where to start if y...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when love isn't enough — but you refuse to give up? Valeria and her husband Sam are back for Part 2, and this conversation goes deep. Twenty years. Two separations — one at year eight, one at year sixteen. And a marriage that, by every account, should not have made it. But it did. In this episode of Pressed Into Purpose, they pull back the curtain on the real w...

Send us Fan Mail We continue our conversation with Marneshia Hiner, Adrienne Crawford, and Katina Griffith and get honest about marriage, separation, and divorce through the lens of faith, naming what breaks trust and what it takes to rebuild a life with peace. We talk boundaries, shame, healing, and why your worst season does not get to define your identity.  • generational survival and why many...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Marneshia Hiner, Adrienne Crawford, and Katina Griffith to talk about divorce without shame and what healing actually demands. We get honest about boundaries, tools we wish we had before marriage, and the hidden programs that shape how we love and fight. • divorce as a place of learning and growth  • marriage timelines and what changed after divorce  • honoring co...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Minister Darien Abrams and Dr. Toya Abrams to talk through divorce, healing, and what it takes to build a healthy remarriage with faith at the center. We get practical about selflessness, safe communication, blended-family wisdom, and the tools that help love last when real life shows up.  • Darien’s first marriage lessons around selfishness, consideration, and pr...

Send us Fan Mail We continue our conversation with the Sanders and trace their path from music ministry to launching a church, the hard call to merge for the sake of healing, and the surprising doors that opened after obedience. Grief becomes a teacher, serenity a practice, and marriage the covenant they protect while serving a historic congregation. • accepting the call from music to ministry lea...

Send us Fan Mail We trace how Pastor Antoine and Lady Lakeisha Sanders friendship turned into a 22-year marriage and a shared call to ministry, then face hard truths about conflict, security, and grief. Obedience, community, and honest communication reshape what love looks like when life moves fast and loss cuts deep. • origin story from choir and drums to co-parents to marriage • trading the moto...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 of Pressed Into Purpose is all about marriage! Valencia Bey guides my husband Samuel Wright and I through our messy, funny, faith-filled origin story and the shift from starry-eyed dreams to a purpose-led marriage rooted in mutual respect. Love was present from day one; respect and healthy roles had to be learned. • setting season two focus on marriage and purpose • Valen...

Send us Fan Mail Reverend AA Cleveland continues to share his extraordinary journey of surviving three life-threatening aortic aneurysms and heart surgeries while maintaining his faith and purpose. His powerful testimony reveals how facing death transformed his ministry and led to unexpected opportunities in both spiritual and educational realms. • Surviving the first aortic aneurysm that ruptured...

Send us Fan Mail Reverend AA Cleveland II shares his remarkable journey from church musician to ministry leader and corporate innovator, revealing how God prepares us for purpose through unexpected paths. His story demonstrates how divine calling intersects with marketplace excellence when we remain open to God's leading. • Growing up as a gifted musician under his mother's rigorous trai...

Send us Fan Mail We continue our conversation with Corene Gardner as she shares her powerful journey from hiding her true self to embracing authenticity in every area of her life, revealing how unexpected moments can trigger profound personal transformation and growth. • Discovering hidden childhood trauma through an unexpected experience at the chiropractor • Breaking through cultural barriers th...

Send us Fan Mail We dive deep into a transformative conversation with Prophetess Pastor Corene Gardner about her journey from insecurity to confident purpose. Her powerful testimony reveals how God took her through seasons of refinement to become the woman of influence she is today. • Struggling with self-esteem and identity issues despite being active in ministry • Finding freedom by moving to Te...

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Geno Gardner shares his transformative journey from military service to ministry, revealing how discipleship and trust in God's process unlocks purpose and transforms lives. His DEA model (Discipleship, Evangelism, Apologetics) provides a framework for believers to discover, defend, and develop their faith. • From passed out drunk to passing the torch: Pastor Geno&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Kelli Proctor shares her journey from valedictorian attorney to minister and author, revealing how embracing life's storms led to discovering her purpose as an encourager. Through authentic conversation, she illuminates how returning to childhood passions helped her fulfill her calling to bring light to others. • Finding comfort in your authentic identity rather than pursuing...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. LaToya Abrams shares her unexpected journey from aspiring backup dancer to accomplished counselor, professor, and business owner. Her path was shaped by personal connections to mental health challenges and a desire to increase representation for Black Americans in the counseling field. • Originally wanted to be a backup dancer and choreographer before switching from business t...

Send us Fan Mail Principal Edwina Thompson shares her journey as the first African-American principal of Lane Tech College Prep and reveals how loving people through leadership has become her core purpose. She discusses balancing her roles as school administrator, pastor's wife, mother, and friend through intentional presence and spiritual grounding. • Servant leadership means pausing to cons...

Send us Fan Mail Darnell Weathersby shares his remarkable journey from being born one pound fifteen ounces on Chicago's west side to becoming an influential educator, administrator, and mentor determined to break generational cycles. His story demonstrates how intentional mentorship, education, and faith can transform lives and create new legacies. • Born a premature twin weighing only 1 lb 1...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Vanessa Scott-Thompson shares her remarkable journey from reluctant teacher to pioneering leader, demonstrating how divine purpose often manifests through the very things we initially resist. • First in her family to earn a doctorate degree, completing it by age 31 • Career evolved from teaching to leadership positions in K-12 and nonprofit sectors • Found her calling in sacre...

Send us Fan Mail This episode highlights Rhonda Robinson’s journey of perseverance and purpose. Our conversation explores themes of resilience, accountability, and the importance of community in navigating life’s challenges and discovering one's divine calling. • Rhonda's inspiring mission through Beauty for Ashes   • The significance of saying "yes" to God in trying times   •...