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Episode 10: The Cost of Carrying Secrets Faith Between the Lines | The Fold What happens when strength becomes a reason to stop asking for help? In this episode, we sit in the tension between Kanan Stark (Raising Kanan) and Samson’s story in Judges—two lives marked by power, but slowly shaped by secrecy, pride, and isolation. Both struggle with the same battle: carrying too much alone while convin...

What do David & Jonathan and Janine Teagues & Barbara Howard from Abbott Elementary have in common? More than you might think. In this episode of The Fold Podcast, we’re talking about the friendships that shape us—the people who encourage our purpose, challenge us to grow, and remind us of who God has called us to be. Through Scripture and culture, we’ll explore what it means to have faithful frie...

Have you ever delayed something God placed on your heart? In this episode of The Fold Podcast, we explore the story of Jonah alongside Lawrence Walker from Insecure to unpack the tension between ego and obedience. From avoidance and fear to purpose and accountability, this conversation dives into what happens when we keep running from the very thing we’ve been called to do. Featuring a Soundtrack...

Have you ever felt like you went too far to come back? In this episode of The Fold Podcast, we explore The Prodigal Son alongside Malik Wright from The Game to unpack what redemption really looks like after bad decisions. This conversation dives into the tension between guilt and grace, the moment you “come to yourself,” and the powerful truth that you’re never too far gone to return. Featuring a...

This Resurrection Sunday, we’re unfolding the truth that what looked like the end was really the beginning. ✨ New episode: Sunday Is Coming ✨ A special Holy Week episode reflecting on the cross, the resurrection, and the reminder that even in our darkest Fridays… God is still working. 🎙️ Featuring our Soundtrack Moment with It Should Have Been Me by A. Thomas Hill Folded Truth: What feels like t...

When life turns up the heat, will you stand or fold? In this episode of The Fold, we step into the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego alongside Spencer James to explore what it means to stay rooted in your faith under pressure. This conversation is for anyone facing tough choices, fear, or moments where compromise feels easier than conviction. Folded Truth: Faith doesn't remove the fire - it...

What does it mean to feel unseen or misunderstood? In this episode of The Fold Podcast, we explore the story of Hagar alongside Nola Darling from She’s Gotta Have It to uncover a powerful truth about identity and being fully seen by God. With a Soundtrack Moment inspired by I Am Light by India. Arie, this episode reflects on releasing labels, navigating misunderstanding, and discovering the God wh...

Inspired by “WHO TF IZ U” from The Fall-Off by J. Cole*, this episode explores identity, discernment, and spiritual growth. When confidence meets clarity, it can look like ego to the wrong people. But what if it’s just maturity? Through Matthew 7:16 and Galatians 2:20, we unpack what it means to know who you are in Christ, recognize fruit in others, and set boundaries without bitterness. If you’re...

This Valentine’s week, we’re revisiting Musiq Soulchild’s classic “Love” and asking a deeper question: do we actually know how to love — or do we just like being loved? In this episode of The Fold, we unpack the difference between romance and real, biblical love. Through 1 Corinthians 13 and the story of Hosea, we explore patience, vulnerability, forgiveness, and what it really means to build cove...

January is full of plans — but what happens when God reroutes them? In this episode of Faith Between the Lines, we explore purpose, resistance, and obedience through Olivia Pope (Scandal) and Jonah. This conversation unpacks running from responsibility, avoiding God’s call under the guise of control, and the discomfort that comes with divine interruption. If you’re feeling unsettled at the start o...

What do you do when the year ends… but the answers don’t come with it? This episode is for anyone closing the year tired, grateful, disappointed, hopeful—or all of the above. In this season finale of Faith Between the Lines, we sit with the kind of faith that doesn’t depend on outcomes, timelines, or breakthroughs. Using the story of Habakkuk, we talk about trusting God when nothing looks like it...

This Christmas, let’s slow down. In this special cozy episode of The Fold: Faith Between the Lines, I’m talking about one of my favorite Christmas movies, Home Alone, and a reel that changed the way I see it. What if Old Man Marley isn’t just a misunderstood neighbor — but a quiet reflection of Jesus? We talk about feeling alone during the holidays, finding God in unexpected places, and how Emmanu...

As the year comes to a close, this episode of Faith Between the Lines invites you into a moment of reflection, honesty, and hope. In “Joseph & James St. Patrick: The Dream and the Detour,” we explore what happens when God gives you a vision, but the path to it feels delayed, disrupted, or completely off-course. Through the story of Joseph in Genesis 37–50 and James “Ghost” St. Patrick from Power,...

In this episode of Faith Between the Lines, we explore what it means to confront the version of yourself God is calling you to become. Through a powerful pairing of Jacob from Scripture and Emmett from The Chi, we look at how both men wrestle with identity, responsibility, and the fear of outgrowing who they used to be. We break down their journeys, highlight the spiritual lessons in their transfo...

Wisdom looks good from the outside — but carrying it? That’s a whole different story. In this episode of Faith Between the Lines, we’re sitting with two powerful women who know what it means to lead under pressure: Deborah, the prophetess and judge from the Book of Judges, and Annalise Keating, the complex, brilliant lawyer from How to Get Away with Murder. Both women lead with strength and strate...

What happens when the need to be seen leaves you climbing for clarity? In this episode of Faith Between the Lines, we look at Zacchaeus — the tax collector who climbed a sycamore tree just to catch a glimpse of Jesus — and Alfred “Paper Boi” Miles from Atlanta, a rapper climbing the ladder of fame but losing sight of himself along the way. Through their stories, we unpack what it really means to b...

“Tariq St. Patrick × Solomon — Wisdom in a Broken System” Both Tariq and Solomon inherited power, pressure, and pain — legacies that tested their wisdom and identity. This episode of The Fold dives deep into what it means to navigate purpose when you’ve been handed both blessing and baggage. 💭 You can’t always change the system, but God can change how you move through it. ✨ Tune in for: • Charac...

In this episode of Faith Between the Lines, we connect Freddie from A Different World’s episode “Answered Prayers” with Hannah from 1 Samuel 1. Both women knew what it meant to wait, to hope, and to pray with persistence even when misunderstood. Through Freddie’s free-spirited faith and Hannah’s tearful cry before God, we discover that answered prayers don’t come from perfection — they come from p...

Money can be messy, stressful, and even scary—but God still shows up with miracles in the middle of it all. In this episode of The Fold Podcast, we dive into the story of Julius Rock from Everybody Hates Chris and the widow of Zarephath from the Bible, exploring what it means to trust God with our resources, even when we feel like there’s nothing left. Tune in for real talk, journaling prompts, pr...

Episode 7: When faith feels fragile, do you cling tighter or let go? In this episode of The Fold Podcast, we step into the wrestle with Jacob from the Bible and Franklin Saint from Snowfall. Both men fought battles that left them scarred—but only one walked away transformed. Through their stories, we explore what it means to hold on to God when life feels uncertain, messy, and overwhelming. Becaus...

What does purpose look like when you’re unsure of your path? In this episode of The Fold, we unpack divine assignment through the lens of Queen Esther and Issa Dee from HBO’s Insecure. Both women wrestled with identity, timing, and self-doubt—but ultimately discovered they were called for more. We’ll explore how understanding your assignment means aligning your gifts, experiences, and circumstance...

What does it take to open your heart again after life has let you down? In this episode, we explore Ruth from the Bible and her journey of loyalty, courage, and faith after devastating loss—paired with a modern TV character from Queen Sugar who mirrors her resilience. Together, their stories show us how trust is both a risk and an act of worship.

Episode 5 – Aunt Vi Energy: Grief, Grace & Grown Woman Faith What does it look like to lead while grieving? In this episode, we explore Aunt Vi from Queen Sugar and Naomi from the Book of Ruth—two women who carried grief, gave grace, and still showed up. If you’ve ever led through heartbreak or felt tired of being “the strong one,” this one’s for you. Includes: a biblical spotlight, journaling pro...

When life blindsides you with suffering, it’s easy to question everything—including your faith. In this raw and honest episode, we walk through the story of Job, a man who lost it all, yet still wrestled with God instead of walking away. Paired with moments from our everyday lives and the emotional weight of asking, “Why me?”, this episode explores how to keep the faith when everything around you...

What do you do when everything that once defined you starts to fall apart? In this episode of The Fold, we explore the messy middle of faith through the lens of Toni Childs from Girlfriends and Naomi from the Book of Ruth. Both women faced heartbreak, loss, and the unraveling of plans they thought were solid. We dive into the raw realities of rebuilding trust—in God, in people, and in yourself—aft...