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Episode 41: Dr. Byrd delves into the mysteries of The Trinity, the second fundamental belief of the SDA church.

"Episode 40: Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person launch a new series of episodes about the 28 fundamental beliefs of the SDA church. They start with the Holy Scriptures."

Episode 38: Dr. Byrd is joined by special guests “Mother” Christine Johnson and Cookie Johnson, the mother and wife of NBA Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson.

Dr. Byrd has a candid conversation with gospel legend Richard Smallwood about mental health.

"Dr. Byrd continues his mathematical exploration of prophecy, which leads to a discussion about the identity of the "true church". “

Dr. Byrd continues to explain the importance of certain numbers in prophecy.

"Episode 34: Dr. Byrd explains the calculations of the 2300-day prophecy in The Mathematics of Prophecy, Part 1."

"Pastor Byrd discusses becoming President Byrd of the Southwest Region Conference of Seventh-day Adventists."

"Episode 32: Dr. Byrd has a great conversation with MSNBC host Joy Reid about social justice and faith.

Episode 31: Zacardi Cortez joins Dr. Byrd and David Person in the Breathe podcast studio for a conversation about his unique music ministry that reaches gospel and secular audiences.

"Episode 30: Dr. Carlton Byrd interviews U.S. Senate Chaplain Dr. Barry Black, an Oakwood alum and good friend of the Oakwood University Church. Dr. Black is the first Black American and the first Seventh-day Adventist to serve the U.S. Senate as Chaplain."

"Episode 29: Why preach prophecy? Is it still relevant to look for biblical answers about the future? Dr. Byrd and Breathe co-host David Person get real about the challenges and opportunities in preaching about biblical prophecies."

Episode 28: Is evangelism still relevant? Is that even the right question? Dr. Byrd and Breathe co-host David Person have a candid discussion about the evolution of evangelism in the Seventh-day Adventist church.

Episode 27: Dr. Byrd and Breathe co-host David Person discuss the history and legacy of Breath of Life, the nation’s oldest broadcast television ministry for African-Americans.

Episode 26: Part 2 of Dr. Byrd’s conversation with Breathe co-host David Person about his call to ministry and journey to Breath of Life and the Oakwood University Church.

"Breathe co-host David Person interviews Dr. Carlton Byrd, the host of Breathe, about his early life and his decision to answer the call to ministry."

"Episode 24: The late civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis visited OU on Nov. 2, 2015. Dr. Byrd and David Person reflect on the emotion of that day."

"Episode 23: Dr. Linda Ammons was the special guest at the Oakwood University Church on Feb. 4, 2017. Dr. Byrd and David Person discuss her achievements as a broadcaster, attorney, educator and administrator. "

"In part 2 of Children of the Movement, Dr. Byrd had David Person host a panel discussion that featured Pastor Rick Blythe, Kenny Anderson, Dr. Adam Clayton Powell IV, Collen Richards Powell, Judge Mark Kennedy and Peggy Wallace Kennedy."

"Episode 21: In February 2014, Dr. Byrd presented a special Black History Month program titled Children of the Movement. It was an all-day event that featured honorees, Karen Lowrey, Dr. Adam Clayton Powell IV, Collen Richards Powell, and Peggy Wallace Kennedy."

"This episode of Breathe is presented in partnership with WJAB-FM AND WJAB-TV at Alabama A&M University. It was streamed originally on February 9, 2021 and features Dr. Julius Scruggs, Pastor Emeritus of the First Missionary Baptist Church of Huntsville and former president of the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc., as well as Dr. Carlton Byrd, host of Breathe."

"Episode 19: Baptized by former Oakwood University President Dr. Calvin Rock, Judge Greg Mathis has a deeper connection to the SDA church than most celebrity guests who visit the Oakwood University Church. Not only did he grow up a member of the City Temple SDA Church in Detroit when Dr. Rock was its pastor, he’s an alumnus of Peterson-Warren Academy. Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person talk about J...

Episode 18: Congressman Hakeem Jeffries brought a word to the Oakwood University Church on Feb. 22, 2020. Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person discuss the impact of Rep. Jeffries’ visit, code-switching and “turbulence.

"Episode 17: Preacher, professor and media personality Dr. Michael Eric Dyson visited the Oakwood University Church on Nov. 9, 2019. Dr. Byrd and David Person reflect on Dr. Dyson’s thought-provoking remarks."

"Dr. Byrd interviews April Ryan, CNN political analyst and author. "