Breakthrough Conversations

1Chronicles 14:11 says:  "So they went up to Baal Perazim, and David defeated them there. Then David said, “God has broken through my enemies by my hand like a breakthrough of water.” Therefore they called the name of that place Baal Perazim." What is breakthrough? How does breakthrough, deliverance, and the prophetic connect with one another? In Part 1 of this episode, you will hear my...

Did you know that anxiety causes us to want to be in control of situations and people? When we're anxious about a thing, we must relinquish control and surrender it to God completely and allow Him to take over. As disciples of Christ, our lives are not our own and God may want us to surrender something that's difficult to let go of, especially when we're unsure of the outcome...but we must take a...

There are many cultures of people living in America who come from diverse backgrounds, upbringings, cultural norms, and the list goes on! In Part 2 of this episode, listen to Kwesi Payne (husband of Nicole Payne from Episode 8 and Father of Asa & Asaiah Payne from Episodes 6 & 7), as he shares what it's like being so far away from his family in Trinidad and Tobago, the currency exchange ra...

There are many cultures of people living in America who come from diverse backgrounds, upbringings, cultural norms, and the list goes on! In Part 1 of this episode, listen to Kwesi Payne (husband of Nicole Payne from Episode 8 and Father of Asa & Asaiah Payne from Episodes 6 & 7), as he shares his decision behind moving from Trinidad and Tobago to America, his initial thoughts about his fi...

No matter what is happening in your life or all around you, don't allow anything to steal your joy and peace! Sometimes, we are actually the reason for not having joy and peace, so don't even allow YOU to Steal what God has promised in His word! When something good happens, enjoy the moment and don't worry about the next thing or situation! 

Psalm 34:18 (NLT):   "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed." Are you a Mother who has shared the painful experience of having a miscarriage? I encourage you to listen to Nicole Payne (Mother of Asa and Asaiah Payne from Episodes 6 & 7) as she shares her experiences losing two children. You will hear about: what her marriage was like early...

Don't allow your emotions to get in the way of your obedience! There will be times, even season where it will be difficult to obey because God is requiring us to do something we may not want to do...but DO IT anyway! 

Psalm 8:2 (NLT) says:   "You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you."   Our youth have a voice, but are we listening?? In this conversation, I speak with 7 year old Asaiah Payne (younger brother of Asa Payne from Episode 6) about why God and family are important to him. You will hear him talk about what his name means, why...

There is a lot going on right now in our world, but we must Stay the Course! We cannot allow what's going on around us to deter us from remaining on the path of God or cause us to forget all that He has done and IS doing in our lives!

Isaiah 40:30 (NLT) says:  "Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion."   Our youth have a voice, but are we listening?? In this conversation, I speak with 10 year old Asa Payne (older brother of Asaiah Payne featured in Episode 7) about his transition from a suburban Christian school to an inner city Charter school. You will hear him explain some of th...

Are you in a moment where it's difficult to hear God or feel His presence? If so, PRESS and don't relent! Right now, the enemy has turned up the heat! We must fight and trust that God is with us!

Maybe you're a Mother or Father raising a child who has special needs and you need to hear the perspective of another parent in your shoes? In Part Two of this episode (go check out Part One), you will hear about the relationships between Justin (Lynn's son) and his siblings, how Lynn raised Justin with a sense of normalcy, Lynn's self-guilt and self-blame over Justin's condition, her breakthrough...

Maybe you're a Mother or Father raising a child who has special needs and you need to hear the perspective of another parent in your shoes? In Part One of this episode, listen to Lynn as she shares some of her story about raising her son who is challenged by autism. You will hear about the relationship which led to her pregnancy, the struggles early on as a single parent prior to marriage (and in...

God has been speaking to me lately that it's only a matter of time before He begins to manifest things I've been praying for and waiting on for years! I believe this applies to those of us in the body of Christ who've been faithful and obedient to God. As He blesses us, more will be required of us and we must BE who He's called us to BE!

If you share this childhood experience of being abandoned by your Father, then you will be able to relate to this story. In Part Two of this episode, I speak with Natyra Blount (mother of Zemirah Blount from Episode 3, go check it out) about transparency as a worship leader, her moment of breakthrough shortly before her Father passed away, the reason behind why her Father left his family, her cont...

If you share this childhood experience of being abandoned by your Father, then you will be able to relate to this story. In this episode (Part One), I speak with Natyra Blount (mother of Zemirah Blount from Episode 3, go check it out) about what life was like for her as a child after her Father left, moving from the suburbs to the city as a result, how she and her sisters became forcefully indepen...

As believers, we have targets on our backs and there are days where the enemy attacks us hard! But we cannot lose our joy! Get somewhere and laugh and enjoy life!

Isaiah 40:30 (NLT) says:    "Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion." Our youth have a voice, but are we listening?? In this conversation, I speak with 15 year old Zemirah Blount (daughter of Natyra Blount featured in the Two Part - Episode 4, go check it out) about her transition from middle school to high school. As she talks about her freshman ye...

In this brief word of encouragement, I want you to know that as believers, we all have a weakness...or two...or three! But you're not alone! Don't fight by yourself or be ashamed of whatever you need to overcome. Depend on God and the people He placed in your life to help you!

If you're a Father with multiple children needing to hear the perspective of another Father in your shoes, listen to this conversation with Holden Washington as he shares some of his journey of what it's like raising his 5 boys. You'll hear about some of his childhood experiences and the turning point that changed his life forever, his journey with being a young Father and becoming financially sta...

A brief word of encouragement from a lesson God taught me this week as I'm learning to focus more both spiritually and mentally as well as trust Him on a different level.

If you're a Mom with multiple children needing to hear the perspective of another Mom in your shoes, listen to this conversation with Karina Washington as she shares some of her journey of what it's like raising her 5 boys. You'll hear the birthing stories of her sons, the meaning behind their names, some of the stereotypes and challenges of being a Black family, balancing a busy life, remaining h...

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