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Time to snowball your DEBT | Your Money Your Life 6 Breaking the Cycle: Denzil Edmeade on Consumerism and Financial Freedom Welcome to Your Money Your Life, the podcast where Denzil Edmeade shares practical principles for financial and lifestyle freedom. In this episode, Denzil explores how consumerism is a man-made system that traps us in debt and stands in the way of true financial independence....

Join Nikki Tapper on Tappers Trees exclusively on Affinity Xtra! Tune in as she shares her love for Gospel Music of Black Origin, featuring a dynamic mix of Reggae, Gospel, R&B, and more. Beyond the music, Nikki sits down with inspiring community champions—making a difference in their work, church, and beyond. Don’t miss the uplifting conversations and incredible sounds!

Take Me Back by Music Geek | Join MusicGeek on the Take Me Back show on Affinity Xtra, where we journey through the rich history of gospel music from the 1950s to the early 2000s. Discover the tracks that influenced great musicians and singers, as we unearth hidden gems from both the US and the UK, celebrating the timeless talents of the past. Tune in every Sunday at 2 PM, with a repeat on Thursda...

We are bringing you the best in urban gospel music with a fresh take on today’s news and events! Roger’s mix of inspiring sounds and real talk is perfect for staying uplifted and informed. #TheLiftShow #UrbanGospel #RogerMoore #CurrentAffairs #GoodVibes

We are bringing you the best in urban gospel music with a fresh take on today’s news and events! Roger’s mix of inspiring sounds and real talk is perfect for staying uplifted and informed. #TheLiftShow #UrbanGospel #RogerMoore #CurrentAffairs #GoodVibes

The Edge 175 - From Manchester’s Black Music Scene to Urban Gospel Pioneer | DJ Mello Interview w/ Roger Moore | Affinity Xtra Join Roger Moore as he sits down with DJ Mello, a standout figure in Manchester’s Black music scene who made a powerful transition into Urban Gospel. In this inspiring interview, DJ Mello reflects on his early days, the influences of Shekinah Sound System and Evangelist Sa...

Join Howie Mack on Gospel Zone as he sits down with the incredibly talented Priscilla Bailey! In this exclusive interview, the gospel soul artist from Birmingham shares her inspiring journey from being a member of the BBC Songs of Praise winning Birmingham Community Gospel Choir to becoming a solo artist. Priscilla talks about the influences behind her music, her mentor Marcia Escoffery, and the c...

The Edge 174 - UK Urban Gospel Classics Before 2005 | Roger Moore, DJ Mello & DJ Zorro | Resurrection 2025 Livestream On the Resurrection 2025 Livestream, Roger Moore sits down with DJ Mello (Manchester) and DJ Zorro (Birmingham) to reflect on the golden era of UK Urban Gospel before 2005. They share the tracks that truly worked on the dancefloors, at events, and community functions—from Raymond &...

We are bringing you the best in urban gospel music with a fresh take on today’s news and events! Roger’s mix of inspiring sounds and real talk is perfect for staying uplifted and informed. #TheLiftShow #UrbanGospel #RogerMoore #CurrentAffairs #GoodVibes

The Edge 173 - Saluting a UK Gospel Trailblazer | Roger Moore Interviews DJ Fitz | Affinity Xtra Join Roger Moore on a nostalgic journey through the history of Urban Gospel in the UK as he sits down with DJ Fitz, the former host of the BBC 1Xtra Gospel Show and a true pioneer of the scene. In this first-ever interview, DJ Fitz shares his journey—from growing up in the church to embracing Hip-Hop,...

We are bringing you the best in urban gospel music with a fresh take on today’s news and events! Roger’s mix of inspiring sounds and real talk is perfect for staying uplifted and informed. #TheLiftShow #UrbanGospel #RogerMoore #CurrentAffairs #GoodVibes

Join Roger Moore on The Edge as he talks with Anu Omideyi from Liverpool Lighthouse about the return of THE UK’S ONLY MAINSTREAM GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL, happening Sunday 4th May 2025 at Liverpool Olympia! Discover how Liverpool—not London—is leading the charge for UK Gospel, uniting an entire city behind this powerful movement. This year’s festival features an incredible lineup including: • London...

The Ginga Jay Controversy & Toxic Black Culture On this episode of the 7 Sharp podcast, hosts Blu and Roger dive into a raw and unfiltered conversation about some of the most pressing issues affecting the black community today. They kick off the show by discussing the recent online controversy surrounding a viral clip from "Black Talk," a show that sparked outrage after a guest, Ginga Jay, was acc...

The Edge 171 - The History of UK Gospel Rap | Influences, Artists & Legacy Join Roger Moore & Marx from Affinity Xtra as they take a deep dive into the history of the UK Gospel Urban scene. Marx revisits key artists and groups from the post-1996 era, including Rap Acadics, Full Immersion, and female rapper Purpose. They also discuss the U.S. influences that shaped early UK Gospel rap, from Corey R...

Roger Moore sits down with Smoothflow, the figurehead of Royal Priesthood, one of the most influential talent groups from the early Urban Gospel scene of the late ’90s and early 2000s. While their music made waves, their unique business model quietly made them one of the most successful creative entities in the industry. Listen in as Smoothflow shares his journey—from young rapper to a creative gi...

Tech Xtra | DJI vs Insta360, Nintendo Switch 2 Review & The Future of Handheld Gaming! 🎧 Welcome to Tech Xtra on Affinity Xtra! Hosts Roger Moore and Marx return to geek out on the hottest tech news, trends, and real-life tech fails. 🔧 In this episode: * 🎥 DJI Osmo vs Insta360 X5 – which is best for content creators? * 🎮 Nintendo Switch 2 – full hands-on review, gaming experience & why it's be...

In this powerful episode of 7Sharp, Blu and Roger Moore go deep on the recent storm surrounding Kirk Franklin, gospel authenticity, and the growing confusion between ministry and entertainment. They critique Kirk’s "Den of Kings" roundtable, including that controversial moment when Country Wayne claimed “Jesus turned my sins into wins”—and Kirk just let it ride. Is Kirk Franklin still a gospel lea...

The Edge 169 - The Blessed Man: UK Gospel Rap Pioneer Shares His Journey Join Roger Moore on The Edge (Affinity Xtra) as he sits down with The Blessed Man, a pioneering UK Gospel rapper who has been in the game since the mid-’90s. Hear how he got started alongside legends like Gifted & Mantis, his journey in the scene, and how he continues to deliver music to this day. A must-listen for fans of UK...

The 7Sharp Show Returns! Mental Resilience in Black Men The 7Sharp Show on Affinity Xtra is back for 2025, hosted by Blu, and kicking things off with a powerful conversation featuring Roger Moore. This episode dives deep into the struggles Black men face, particularly the growing issue of mental resilience—a topic often ignored by society and even by Black men themselves. With social media influen...

📺 Did God Give Israel That Land? | Christians Confront the Conflict - Ideologees 14 In this powerful episode, we dive deep into one of the most controversial and emotional global topics: the ongoing Israel–Palestine conflict. With honest reflections, theological insight, and historical context, we ask the big question: Did God actually give Israel that land? 🗣️ Two Christians. Different perspecti...

Tech Xtra: Retro Gaming Throwback! Spectrum, Sega, NES & More | Roger Moore & Marx | Affinity Xtra Join Roger Moore and Marx on Tech Xtra as they dive deep into the golden age of gaming — from ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 to Mega Drive, NES, SNES, and early PlayStation. This nostalgia-filled episode is all about:
🎮 Top 25 arcade games of the 1980s
📼 Retro consoles like Spectrum, Amstrad, Commodo...

Sha'Carri, Kids, Consequences,& Celebrity Drama: A 7Sharp Discussion on Modern Society Join Blu and Roger for a lively discussion on the changing world and the challenges of modern parenting. They talk about how kids today have too much screen time with dedicated cartoon and film channels, unlike when they were young and had limited TV options. The hosts express concern about "lazy parenting" and...

The Edge 167 - UK Gospel Rap: “Pythagoras the Praying Mantis” the most productive Gospel Rapper in Birmingham | Affinity Xtra Join Roger Moore as he sits down with Pythagoras the Praying Mantis, an artist who has been a key figure in the Urban Music scene in Birmingham. Despite growing up just a few miles apart, Roger and Pythagoras never crossed paths in the local Gospel music scene—even though b...

The Edge 168 - The History of UK Gospel Reggae: Rico Fogarty & Shekinah Sound System | The Edge w/ Roger Moore Join Roger Moore on The Edge (Affinity Xtra) as he sits down with Rico Fogarty from Shekinah Sound System—“The Original Christian Sound System.” In this powerful conversation, we explore: ✅ The events that changed both UK and Caribbean reggae forever ✅ How Gospel Reggae, once rejected b...

The Edge 166 - UK Gospel Rap: The Forgotten Pioneers | Roger Moore & Marx | Affinity Xtra Join Roger Moore & Marx from Affinity Xtra as they take a deep dive into the history of UK Gospel Rap, going beyond the early 2000s era that many recognize, marked by Simply Andy’s groundbreaking track “Bibles Bibles.” In this episode, we explore the early foundations of UK Gospel Rap from the 90s, highlighti...