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We are replaying an episode from Dr. Gadson from November 2020. As we enter into the Thanksgiving week,  many of us try to intentionally focus on practicing gratitude.  Dr. Gadson shares how gratitude is not just a day, but a discipline.  Many people might be grappling with feeling thankful due to various circumstances in life. Dr. Gadson discusses how to cultivate a lifestyle and a heart of grati...

This week we feature our previous podcast guest - Author and Speaker -  Dorena Williamson. Dorena has written several books for children. She has written “Crowned with Glory”, “The Celebration Place”, and most recently, “Brown Baby Jesus". In this episode, Dorena discussed how the Body of Christ must reflect the diversity of all the members.  She shares from her extensive experience as an ove...

This week we feature  our previous podcast guest,  Leticia Adams.  Leticia has written a book entitled, “Our Lady of Hot Messes”.  In this book, Leticia discusses how she realized she has the power to choose to remain a hot mess or to clean up her life.   In this episode, Leticia discusses dealing with the death of her son, Anthony, by suicide.  Leticia shares personal reflections of healing from...

This week, we feature previous podcast guest, Dr. Dennis Edwards.  Earlier this year, Dr. Edwards was appointed Dean of the North Park Theological Seminary.   Dr. Edwards has also written an insightful and thought-provoking book, “Might From The Margins”. In this episode, Dr. Dennis Edwards shares from the well of his rich lived and pastoral experiences.  He helps us to understand why it is necess...

Author, Speaker, Relationship and Life Coach, Dr. Clarence Shuler, joins the podcast today.   Dr. Shuler discusses his latest book, "Finding Hope in A Dark Place” .  He recounts his experiences with depression and numerous disappointments in life.  Dr. Shuler also talks about how he decided to write this book and invite Dr. Gadson to co-author with him.  Be encouraged as Dr Shuler invites oth...

This week we feature Dr. Clarence Shuler who is a previous guest and has several new books released and soon to be released. Dr.  Shuler is an author, speaker, diversity consultant, relationship counselor and life coach, and minister.  He is the President of Building Lasting Relationships.  He has authored several books with his most recent book, “Life-Changing Cross Cultural Friendships” that he...

This week we feature Reverend Khristi Adams as we continue to spotlight past guests who have currently or recently released new projects and/or books. We had the privilege of speaking to Reverend Khristi Adams after the release of her first book, “Parable of the Brown Girl” . Earlier this year, Reverend Adams released another powerful and insightful book, “Unbossed”.  This book centers black girls...

As our hiatus is coming to an end, we are back featuring some previous podcast guests. These guests have some exciting new projects and/or books that are currently or recently released. Our fist spotlight will be Christian psychologist, podcast host, and author, Dr Alison Cook.  Her most recent book is entitled “The Best of You”.  She also hosts a podcast by the same name. This episode featured Dr...

Entrepreneur and author, Tsombawi Kniybe, Jr., joins the podcast today. Tsombawi discusses his experience with baby loss as chronicled in his book, “Letting Go of Baby Too:  From A Father’s Heart.”  His wife, wrote an initial book, “Letting Go of Baby”.  Years later, Tsombawi has seen women benefit from gathering in community to discuss their experiences around baby loss. Tsombawi desires for men...

On this episode, Dr. Gadson takes the Father up on His invitation to “Come and rest”.  Today, Father’s Day 2022, Dr. Gadson discusses fatigue and how she is going to take time to be with and listen to Our Father.   She discusses what she believes to be a communal and collective fatigue.  And reminds us that God declared rest to be holy.  Be safe and enjoy your summer! And create margin for rest. I...

Black to the Beginning Podcast hosts, Dr. Samantha Coleman and Sandria Washington, join the podcast today. Dr. Sam and Sandria share with us their lived experiences around finding out as adults they were adopted.   They discuss the varied emotions they felt once they found out - such as validated, dejected, and traumatized.  Dr. Sam and Sandria talk about how they started the podcast to give voice...

On  this episode, Dr. Gadson concludes the focus on the 40  days  following the Resurrection celebration until the day of Ascension.  Dr. Gadson recognizes that it has been a difficult  and dark time in the country’s history.  After two grueling weeks of mass murders taking place, she leads us to the Scripture to find joy.  In Luke 24:48 - 53,  we see where the Disciples were being blessed by Jesu...

On this episode, Dr. Gadson  looks at John 21:1-7; 12 and focuses on how Jesus reveals Himself to His disciples. This week will mark the 40th day since Resurrection Sunday  2022.  Dr. Gadson invites us to look expectedly for Jesus to show up in our lives where we too can exclaim “it is the Lord”! The disciples recognized Jesus in this passage after an experience that felt strangely familiar to the...

On this episode, Dr. Gadson looks at John 20:11-16 and focuses on Mary as she is crying at the tomb of Jesus. She also discusses the recent mass shooting in Buffalo, NY at the time of this recording. Mary stood at the tomb of Jesus, crying and looking for His body. Crying is an appropriate response when we are experiencing the grief over a loved one. Both the angels and Jesus asked Mary, “why are...

Happy Mother’s Day! On this episode, Dr. Gadson offers a glimpse of comfort as a characteristic God associates with mothers. She also offers a word of hope to those who did not receive comfort from their own mothers. Mother’s Day can be a complicated day evoking a myriad of emotions for people. This is a day we can reflect on how God the Comforter mothers all of us. God mothers us as He sends comf...

On this episode, Dr. Gadson continues to explore the appearances of Jesus after the Resurrection. This week, we see Jesus appearing to two disciples as they are traveling to Emmaus. These two were so involved in their discussion concerning the recent events, they were prevented from seeing Jesus as He came near to them .  Jesus walked and talked with them and yet they were discouraged. Sometimes i...

Happy Sunday after Resurrection Sunday!  On this episode, Dr. Gadson encourages us that Jesus will reveal Himself to us even when we have doubts and fears. The days after the Resurrection, Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary. Jesus told the women to tell the disciples to go to Galilee and they will see Him there. Just as He said.  It is so comforting to know we can move in obedienc...

Happy Resurrection Day! On this episode, Dr. Gadson acknowledges that sometimes it is hard to believe what Jesus says to us. Especially those who have dealt with abuses, neglect,  trauma, and a life of broken promises. She also discusses how the C.H.U.R.C.H.  can serve to be instruments of healing when we are careful to fulfill what we say to others - especially those who are vulnerable and broken...

On this episode,  Dr. Gadson discusses the joy and excitement and celebration of Palm Sunday!  As we prepare to enter Holy Week, she challenges us to intentionally focus our minds on the ONE Who has come - Jesus! For some, it is just as difficult to express joy and excitement as it is to express sadness and weariness.  This week,  Dr. Gadson asks us to discipline ourselves to sit with Jesus. She a...

On this episode,  Dr. Gadson discusses how our Values can help us to become more conscious of Self. Dr. Gadson invites us to interrogate what are our values, how did our values come to be, and how do our values influence how we interact with others.  She invites us to especially consider how do these interactions look in the various communities in which we find ourselves. Especially the church. Tu...

On this episode, Dr.  Gadson celebrates 100 Sunday episodes being published! Along with that,  she discusses the value and process of being conscious of self.  She discusses how intrapersonal relationships impact our interpersonal relationships.  As she continues to imagine the C.H.U.R.C.H. - the community for healing, uniting, and restoring in Christian hope,  Dr. Gadson wonders how the community...

Apologist, Founder and CEO of  Jude 3 Project - Lisa Fields -  joins the podcast today.   Lisa discusses her work in apologetics and how apologetics can relate to the lived traumatic experiences of individuals. She helps us to understand building relationships and active listening are crucial skills to effectively engage in the discipline of Apologetics. Lisa drops helpful insights about mental he...

On this episode, Dr. Gadson discusses Community and how we as citizens, impact community.    She borrows tenets from Komives, Wagner & Associates from their book, “Leadership for a Better World" to help imagine how C.H.U.R.C.H. can be developed into a community that enhances the emotional and mental well-being of its citizens. Dr. Gadson discusses how each one of us, according to I Corint...

On this episode, Dr. Gadson celebrates the podcast’s second anniversary! She shares about a gift God gave her during a time of reflective journaling and prayer.  It is a gift given to all of us. Dr, Gadson also talks more about the online community CHURCH - C ommunity for  H ealing,  U niting,  R estoring in  C hristian  Hope. She believes this is a way God is leading her to serve others. If you w...

Author, Speaker,  and Bible Teacher - Kristie Anyabwile - joins the podcast today. Kristie discusses her new book,  Literarily.  Literarily is a resource to help us understand the Bible more effectively by understanding how to interpret the literary genres within the Bible. Tune in and listen to Kristie educate us on how reading the Bible LITERARILY versus literally leads us into a deeper relation...