Emunah (Hebrew for faith, belief)

Guest: High Bridge Foundation, Inc. In this inspiring episode of Emunah , host Dr. Tamara Henry sits down with leaders from High Bridge Foundation, Inc. co-founder Mencie Hairston , President Mayumi Escalante , and scholarship recipient Zion Wynn . All three are residents of Prince Georges County, Maryland , and each brings a powerful perspective shaped by service, resilience, and hope. Together,...

Episode Originally Aired: July 12, 2024 In this episode of Emunah (Hebrew for faith or belief ), co-hosts Tamara and Charisse take on the challenging and often misunderstood topic of obedience to God . Together, they explore what biblical obedience really meansand why it can feel difficult, uncomfortable, or even countercultural in todays world. Drawing from Scripture, the hosts examine powerful b...

In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Tamara Henry explores the biblical concept of blessings and how they show up in our lives in meaningful and personal ways. Through heartfelt storytelling, Scripture, and practical wisdom, Dr. Henry invites listeners to reflect on Gods grace, develop a spirit of gratitude, and recognize the blessings uniquely tailored to their lives. This episode encourages belie...

Where does Jesus fit into all the Christmas festivities Santa, gifts, lights, and family traditions? Thats the heartfelt question explored in this special holiday episode of ASK THE GIRLS , a faith-based podcast featuring thoughtful middle school voices. Sisters Samara and Shylah , ages 12 and 14, who live in the Washington, D.C. area, sit down with co-hosts Sister Cynthia Howie and Dr. Tamara Hen...

In this special episode, Emunah (Hebrew for faith, belief) joins forces once again with the online Bible Study Ministry Restore, Refocus, and Refresh (RRR) for a rich, Scripture-centered conversation on the Book of Hebrews. Together, we explore five powerful themes that reveal why Jesus is better better than cultural noise, identity labels, our weaknesses, self-effort, and the guilt or shame we tr...

In this powerful episode of Emunah, Dr. Jessica Pepple, founder of The Reframe Institute in Worcester, Mass, shares her mission to heal generational trauma through historical truth-telling, community-centered learning, and a bold liberation framework. We explore the Reframe Journeys to sites of slavery and resilience, the Four Is of Oppression, and strategies for building empathy, equity, and shar...

In this enlightening episode of Emunah , Dr. Luther Smithlead counselor at N(y)oo Mind Biblical Counseling Center in Kansas City, MOjoins us for a rich conversation on the integration of faith, psychology, and emotional healing . Dr. Smith unpacks how the renewed mind described in Scripture shapes our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, offering a Christ-centered path to transformation. D...

(Originally aired August 23, 2024) In this powerful episode of Emunah (Hebrew for faith, belief ), hosts Dr. Tamara Henry and Charisse dive into one of the most important topics in Christian life relationships , both with God and with others. Are you truly satisfied with your relationship with God? Do you sense that it could grow deeper or stronger? Tamara and Charisse explore how building an inti...

In this inspiring episode of Emunah (Hebrew for faith or belief ), host Dr. Tamara Henry teams up with the dynamic online Bible study group Restore, Refocus, and Refresh (RRR) a community that meets the first 12 days of each month to explore Holy Spiritled themes for real-life growth. This months focus, Shape, Mold, or Stuck, invites listeners to see mud not as a mess, but as Gods creative materia...

In this moving episode of Emunah , Dr. Tamara Henry sits down with Rev. Jamesina Greene to uncover an often-overlooked reality inside Americas prisons the quiet, unseen caregiving that happens every single day. While the public tends to view prisons only through the lens of punishment, Rev. Greene invites us to see another side: incarcerated men and women who care for the sick, the elderly, and th...

Originally aired: December 8, 2023 Relaunched: Season 5 of Emunah on the Alive Podcast Network Results. Thats the word that defines a generation. For many Millennialsthose born between 1981 and 1996faith must work in real life. In this first episode of Millennial Minute ,  Bianca Shante and Tiffany get real about what it means to see tangible results from their Christian faith.  Despite...

In this heartfelt episode of Emunah , host Dr. Tamara Henry opens up about her personal struggles with trusting God and overcoming doubt . She shares candid reflections on what it truly means to focus on Godespecially when life feels uncertain or when people let us down. Dr. Henry offers practical ways to strengthen your relationship with God , including daily prayer, finding encouragement in comm...

In this powerful Season 5 premiere of the Ask the Girls podcast , sisters Samara and Shylah sit down to talk about a topic every listener can relate to: overcoming fear with faith . From stepping into new opportunities to facing the unknown, fear is something we all experience. But as this episode reminds us, the Bible tells us to fear not 365 times a daily reminder that Gods presence and power ar...

In this heartfelt episode of the Emunah Podcast , host Dr. Tamara Henry sits down with Aaron Hawkins of Lakeland, Florida , author of Lessons Love Left Behind: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and the Wisdom That Remains . This moving conversation explores love, grief, faith, and healing after loss , offering encouragement and wisdom for anyone facing heartbreak or searching for resilience. Aaron shares hi...

In this powerful episode of Emunah Podcast , Host Dr. Tamara Henry sits down with Elder Jean King of Oliver Springs, Tennessee, to explore the profound role of the Holy Spirit in Bible study . Discover how the Spirit illuminates Scripture, brings personal revelation, and deepens your connection with God. Elder King is the founder of Restore, Refocus, and Refresh a 12-day Bible study call that take...

In this episode of Emunah, host Dr. Tamara Henry sits down with Elder Karen P. McNair, CEO and Dean of Calvary Bible Institute in Washington, DC, to discuss the life-changing impact of serious Bible study. Together, they explore how an in-depth study of Gods Word leads to personal transformation, spiritual growth, and the development of effective Christian leaders. Listeners will discover how Calv...

In the final episode of our Power of Home 3-part podcast series , we explore the untold stories of school integration in Caruthersville, Missouri . Trailblazer Brenda Cooke Hundley , who integrated Caruthersville High School in 1964, is joined by Willie Will Campbell Jr. , a 2025 graduate of the same school, for a powerful cross-generational conversation. Guiding the dialogue is Dr. Gerceida Jones...

The Power of Home live podcast taping in Caruthersville, Missouri, now moves to Episode 2 Faith in the Bootheel: Segregation, Survival and Strength. Seven different individuals remember what it was like growing up Black in Southeast Missouri. Besides the Host Tamara Henry , other hometown heroes are: Brian Sidney Presberry attended Washington Elementary School until integration took place during h...

Emunah Podcast opens its 5th season (August 15, 2025) with a special live-taped series, The Power of Home. Episode One, Growing Up Bootheel Seven Stories of Strength, was recorded in Caruthersville, MO , the heart of Missouris Bootheel. This episode explores how home the place where we grew upteaches lessons that prepare us for lifes trials, triumphs, and future opportunities. Through seven inspir...

In this thought-provoking episode of Emunah , host Dr. Tamara Henry and co-host Paula Vineyard explore the power of communication how it shapes relationships, deepens understanding, and reflects Christs character in our everyday lives. Using the life and words of Jesus as a model communicator , the hosts highlight key communication strategies found in the Gospels: asking powerful questions, speaki...

This episode first aired on January 12, 2024 Do you know what a love offering is or what it means to be washed in the blood? In this episode of Emunah , your hosts Tamara and Charisse tackle the confusing and sometimes alienating world of Christian jargon those insider phrases that can leave newcomers scratching their heads. Jargon is simply special words or expressions used by a particular group...

What Forgiveness Is Not : Hard Truths About Healing and Letting Go with Bro. D & Minister Eugene Howie In this thought-provoking follow-up to our April 18 episode on Forgiveness , Emunah returns with Brother D and Minister Eugene Howie of First Baptist Church of Glenarden International for a deeper, more honest conversation about what forgiveness is and what it is not . Does forgiveness mean y...

Is Your Mouth a Womb or a Tomb? The Power of Words, Self-Talk & Faith with Apostle Victoria Lockhart In this enlightening episode of Emunah a faith podcast uplifting African American believers and seekers host Tamara Henry sits down with Apostle Victoria Lockhart of Jersey City, New Jersey to explore the transformative power of words, self-talk, and mindful speech . Together, they unpack the b...

As Season 4 draws to a close, Samara and Shylah briefly assess their accomplishments this school year. Samara shares how the year started with few friends sprinkled with bouts of bullying but is ending with top grades and a new sense of self. After high school, she aspires to attend Yale University. Shylah also had a productive year at middle school and is aiming for Duke Ellington Schoolof the Ar...

With the upcoming local, state, and national holidayscelebrating freedom, Emunah decided to spark conversations around the controversial topic. Struggles for Freedom have started wars, united people, sparked tears, and resulted in deaths. Two well-respected community men with disparate points of view about Freedom agreed to be our guests. Donnathon Donny Dobson from Detroit is a radio DJand board...