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Dr. Mo discusses including a worship segment on the podcast.  We will highlight worship artists and the various forms of expression for worship.  Dr. Mo also discusses Clergy Appreciation Month as the podcast will focus on ministering to the whole person of the clergy. Lastly, Dr. Mo shares information on a marriage retreat and a marriage conference taking place in October. She also shares about S...

October is Clergy Appreciation Month!  Today, our friend to the podcast, Dr. Dennis Edwards, shares from the well of his rich lived and pastoral experiences.  He helps us to understand why it is necessary for us to consider the whole person of our clergy men and women as we appreciate and minister to them. Resources shared:  “Rest in The Storm:  Self-care Strategies for Clergy and Other Caregivers...

Worship and Campus Pastor Kelli Brownlee discusses how worship is expressed through our living and our lamenting. Follow us on social media: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/And-The-Church-Said-Podcast-106848090932637 Support And The Church Said: Cash App:  https://cash.app/$andthechurchsaid PayPal:  https://paypal.me/andthechurchsaid?locale.x=en_US

Dr. Gadson discusses The church and suicide while imagining ways to create safe spaces for those who are plagued with suicidal ideations and for families who are grieving due to loss by suicide. Support And The Church Said: Cash App:  https://cash.app/$andthechurchsaid PayPal:  https://paypal.me/andthechurchsaid?locale.x=en_US

Public Theologian Ekemini Uwan discusses the concept of eschatology, emotions, and living in tension. Follow us on social media: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/And-The-Church-Said-Podcast-106848090932637 Support And The Church Said: Cash App:  https://cash.app/$andthechurchsaid PayPal:  https://paypal.me/andthechurchsaid?locale.x=en_US

Dr. Gadson discusses the statistics on suicide for African Americans ages 15-24, and the general population among youth and young adults.  She discusses how churches need to create safe spaces to talk about hopelessness and suicide in youth and young adult ministries. 

Rev. Adams discusses the lived experiences of black and brown girls, the need to create safe spaces for them, and the need for the church to normalize seeking mental health surrounding the constant issues youth face. 

Dr. Gadson discusses the need to talk about suicide in the Body of Christ. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.  Suicide hotline - 1-800 -273 - TALK 

Dr. Gadson discusses the podcast’s six month’s birthday,  systematic desensitization, the process of following God, and the promises of God.  Sometimes following God can evoke feelings of anxiety, fear, and insecurity.  We discuss how God can show us places in us as He moves us to new places.

Dr. Gadson discusses what we can do while undergoing intense suffering.  We look to the life of Job and learn what Job did. 

Dr. Gadson discusses appraisal focused coping strategies.  Strategies include rational thinking and recognizing what catastrophic thinking is and how unhelpful those thoughts can be. 

Tyra Lane-Kingsland joins us today to encourage parents during this time where parents are stretched more than ever.  Tyra encourages parents to focus on things beyond the temporal needs and not miss moments of connecting with our children. 

Theologian Ally Henny joins us today. She gives powerful and insightful discussion about how churches have responded to issues such as the pandemic and racial injustices.  She also shares her thoughts about other recent events from theological perspective. 

Dr. Gadson discusses the concept of adjusting.  The focus of today’s conversation centers on coping strategies that are counterproductive and unhealthy. 

Author and Speaker LaTasha Langerston discusses the passion and call to minister to girls and young women.  Tune in to hear the wisdom Latasha shares as she pursues God with all of her heart. 

Dr. Gadson discusses ways the church can imagine using physical resources, including the church building.  She discusses how to create solutions to the meet some of the critical needs due to the pandemic. 

Dr. Gadson discusses problem-solving coping skills.  Problem solving coping skills can be used alongside emotional expressions to foster positive emotional, mental, and spiritual health. 

Dr. Gadson discusses anger and how anger expression can facilitate emotional, mental, physical and spiritual well being. 

Dr. Gadson discusses anxiety and the process involved to deal with, manage, and treat anxiety. 

Dr. Gadson discusses how to find peace during times of chaos by listening for the voice of God. 

The multitalented, author, creator, singer, songwriter, Bible teacher - Kim Cash Tate -discusses the concept of and the podcast she co-hosts, Gospel Friendships. This conversation is insightful and liberating. 

Dr. Harold Arnold joins us to discuss his nonprofit, Eusebeia 1000. Eusebeia focuses on challenging Christian marriages to excellence through spiritual formation and prayer. He challenges marriages to guard against mediocrity. 

Psychiatrist Dr. Michael Lyles discusses the mental health needs of the church pre- and post pandemic. 

Dr. Gadson discusses pre-engagement counseling.  She discusses what it is and why it is beneficial.  

Maliek Blade joins the podcast today to discuss both The Whole Brother Mission and his book, Whole Brother:  Debunking the Myths that Break The Black Family.