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Writer and Podcast Host, Patricia  Taylor,  joins the podcast today. Patricia discusses how she fights the urge to engage in spiritual bypass and instead chooses to embrace weariness.  Once she recognized and surrendered her desire and need for control, she found  freedom. Patricia encourages others to not get boxed in by others and by self. Patrica brings a fresh perspective on eliminating perfec...

Author and Speaker LaTasha Langerston joins the podcast today. LaTasha discusses a method she uses - GPA (Goal. Plan. Achieve.) - to accomplish a sense of order and balance in her life. She further discusses how to be able to execute the plans that God has given to us.  She talks about seeking God and discerning if the tasks we have our hands to are the tasks God has instructed us to do. LaTasha h...

Pastor, Author, and Coach, Kai Pineda, joins the podcast today. Pastor Pineda discusses how worship was her saving grace when she unexpectedly found herself as a young widow. She recounts  how at one of the lowest points of her life, she was drawn to worship God.  Pastor Pineda shares how worship should be contagious although at times it is not convenient.  She further elaborates on how worship sh...

Organization Coach Christina Garrett joins the podcast.  Mrs. Garrett discusses how she coaches women to customize time management strategies to best serve their families.  She also talks about identifying and facilitating needed conversations to help bring about change. Mrs. Garrett helps women to manage the various aspects of their lives including the difficult work of soul-searching. Informatio...

Clinician Sheila Staley discusses how clergy need to guard against discouragement and isolation.  She also talks about how the church can meet the practical needs of spiritual leaders.  Mrs. Staley also teaches about how the church can equip armor bearers to provide emotional and mental and spiritual support to their spiritual leaders. Information for Sheila Staley: http://www.dianelangberg.com/co...

Author and Speaker, Kia Stephens, joins the podcast today.  Kia shares with us her call to communicate to women and how that journey unfolded.  She also discusses  about dealing with the emotional and physical absence of her father.  Kia talks about the years of prayer, counseling, healing, and living with void as she struggled to deal with her father wounds.  She shares her story of redemption of...

After witnessing the attempted coup at the U.S. Capitol, there are many whose hearts are broken and heavy.  And there is much sadness and anger.  So many feel these events did not have to unfold due to repeated warnings for years.  On this episode, Dr. Gadson discusses how to guard against additional trauma triggers. She also discusses how to understand the process of differentiation in healing an...

As we move into a new year and further into a new decade,  we explore ways to move  toward health - mentally, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually.  Dr. Gadson discusses how the act of introspection can be a way we present ourselves as a “living sacrifice which is our true worship." Introspection is a critical process for our emotional, mental, and spiritual health.  We have to look inw...

As we approach the New Year,  there will be things we will want and need to leave behind.  However, as we begin the “forgetting those things which are behind," we need to consider remembering “those things” in order to forget.    Dr. Gadson explains why it is necessary to not only remember those things, but also. to name “those things” for effective resolution and healing. Information for Dr....

Christmas is now a few days behind us. As we move forward with a new year days before us,  mindful of the ever present dire  circumstances and difficult days, we come to discuss “what do we do now?’ Dr. Gadson shifts our attention away from the baby Jesus to the One who “grew and became strong” to shed light on what it is that we are to now do, with Christmas behind us. Information for Dr. Mo: htt...

Christmas is just a few days away.  And there are some that are more plagued with questions and concerns, than being in the “Christmas spirit.”  2020 has been a very difficult year and just because it is almost Christmas, doesn’t mean that all is well for some. In fact, the Christmas season might be exacerbating previous concerns. Dr. Gadson looks at the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus as she po...

Dr. Gadson discusses how the Body of Christ can be a healthy and healing space for those who have been betrayed.  One of the main components of healing from betrayal is a healthy social support system.  And it’s one of the things avoided by people experiencing high betrayal trauma. The Body of Christ and the members of the Body should give careful consideration to providing corrective and healing ...

Public speaker, Academician, Mental Health Clinician,  Consultant - Dr. Christina Edmondson -  joins the podcast today.  Her experience expands several decades in various disciplines such as higher education, leadership development, diversity, and anti-racism work. Dr. Edmondson discusses how we need to critically consider  models of leadership that we assume to be biblical. She also suggests that...

Worship Artist, Sharon Irving,  joins the podcast today. Sharon discusses how worship has been the place where she has met God and found peace to deal with anxiety and other challenging experiences in her life. Listen as she blesses us through insights, lyrics, and song! Sharon Irving’s Contact Information: http://sharonirving.com/ https://instagram.com/sharonirvingmusic?igshid=1o8odg386hkii https...

Dr. Gadson discusses how we deal with being befriended and betrayed not only by the same person, but also multiple times. We take a look at the life of David as he dealt with his relationship with Saul.  And we look to his relationship with Jonathan that served as a healing balm for him. Information for Dr. Mo https://www.drmoniquesmithgadson.com/ Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.co...

Dr. Gadson discusses how gratitude is not just a day, but a discipline. Thanksgiving 2020 may have a vastly different feel to it.  Many people might be grappling with feeling thankful. Dr. Gadson discusses how to cultivate a lifestyle and a heart of gratitude even during difficult circumstances. Information for Dr. Mo https://www.drmoniquesmithgadson.com/ Follow us on social media: https://www.fac...

Speaker, Author, Therapist,  Media & Corporate Consultant - Dr. George James -  joins the podcast today . Dr. James discusses being intentional in relationships all around us. He discusses how we can foster cohesion and be intentional in our marriages, families, and church relationships. Dr. George James’ information: https://twitter.com/GeorgeTalks https://instagram.com/georgetalks?igshid=1e6...

Rev. Randolph Roach joins the podcast today to discuss repentance. He talks about how the church must not dilute the message of repentance to appeal to  “itching ears”.   He reminds us that judgment begins at the house of the Lord.  Rev. Roach advises the church to not allow sin to continue to encroach and render the church impotent. He reminds the church to consider the plight of the children of...

Author, Speaker, Artist and Activist Lisa Sharon Harper joins the podcast today to discuss how we should love others who are made in the image of God. She shares how the Body of Christ can foster healthy relationships when we love and serve others instead of trying to dominate them. Lisa Sharon Harper’s information: https://lisasharonharper.com/ https://instagram.com/lisasharper?igshid=dkxhx9oza3h...

Rev. David Bailey joins the podcast today to discuss how worship is a means of spiritual formation and emotional expression.  He also suggests how the church must be a safe space to allow for anger expression due to injustices.  Rev. Bailey informs us how his own soul care has fostered his emotional and mental well being. Rev. David Bailey’s information: https://www.facebook.com/thedavidmbailey ht...

Dr. John Faison, Sr.  joins us as we round out Clergy Appreciation Month.  Dr. Faison speaks from the depths of his  experiences as he shares how pastors can manage well the various dimensions of life under his or her stewardship. Dr. Faison’s contact information: https://www.johnfaison.org/ https://www.thegrovenash.org/ https://instagram.com/johnfaisonsr?igshid=169dlcfn6ld https://www.facebook.co...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Dr. Gadson gives information on intimate partner violence.  She also encourages churches to discuss this topic as a body as well as within the individual ministries.  Information for Dr. Mo https://www.drmoniquesmithgadson.com/ Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/And-The-Church-Said-Podcast-106848090932637 https://instagram.com/drmoniq...

Dr.  Quantrilla Ard joins the conversation today.  Dr. Ard shares from her extensive research on black maternal discrimination stress and negative birth outcomes.  She sheds rich insight on black maternal health and how the church can support black women. Quantrilla Ard’s contact information: https://www.thephdmamma.com/ https://twitter.com/qyard08 https://www.facebook.com/quantrilla.ard https://i...

Mishawnda Mintz, Creator of WhatupHomee, joins us to discuss homeschooling in the African-American community. She also advises on how the church can support homeschooling families in their congregations. Contact information for  Mishawnda: https://whatuphomee.com/ https://instagram.com/whatuphomee?igshid=1dnuzu6f0hc7f https://www.facebook.com/whatuphomee Information for Dr. Mo https://www.drmoniqu...

Author, Bible Teacher, and Pastor’s wife - Kristie Anyabwile - joins our conversation today. Kristie discusses how congregations and churches can love and appreciate their clergy by loving the pastor’s wife and family well. Resource shared: The Church Planting Wife:  Help and Hope for Her Heart by Christine Hoover Kristie Anyabwile - contact information: https://kristieanyabwile.com/ https://insta...