Breathe

"Episode 15: Dr. Byrd interviews minister, civil rights icon, TV and radio host Al Sharpton about faith and activism.

"Episode 14: Magic came to the Oakwood University Church in 2016 – NBA Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson, that is. Laker fans were excited, but as Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person discuss, Magic seems focused on faith and family at least as much as he is basketball these days.

Episode 13: To play or not to play? Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person discuss what to do when faith and sports collide, and recall NFL great Michael Vick’s 2016 visit to the Oakwood University Church.

"Episode 12: Acclaimed actress and celebrity vegan Kimberly Elise visited the Oakwood University Church in 2019. Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person talk about her visit and discuss the meat vs. vegetarian vs. vegan debate."

"Episode 11: Special guest – Dr. Byrd and David Person reflect on movie producer DeVon Franklin's 2013 visit to the Oakwood University Church, and what it means to be a Christian working in Hollywood."

Episode 10: Special guest – Best-selling author Bryan Stevenson, executive director and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative and executive producer of the critically acclaimed movie Just Mercy.

Episode 7 of Breathe features host Dr. Carlton Byrd and co-host David Person talking with Michael W. Smith, one of the most successful singer-songwriters in contemporary Christian music. His most popular songs include "Friends" and the crossover hit "Place in This World," which not only made it to the top of the Christian charts but reached number 6 on the secular pop charts.

Episode 6: Gospel and reality star Erica Campbell of the group Mary Mary joins Dr. Byrd and David Person for a candid discussion about her music and media ministry, and on being a Christian woman who embraces her femininity.

Episode 5: Dr. Byrd and David Person discuss the importance of the civil rights struggle in Alabama. Special guest: Mayor Steven Reed of Montgomery, Ala.

Episode 4: Dr. Byrd shares his recollections of the visit the Hon. Gov. Gen. Patrick Allen of Jamaica made to the Oakwood University Church. Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person also discuss the challenges and responsibilities of being a Seventh-day Adventist and in public service. Special guest: the Hon. Gov. Gen. Patrick Allen of Jamaica.

Episode 3: Dr. Byrd and David Person celebrate the work of their special guest Diane Brennan. Ms. Brennan works in Huntsville, Ala. with youth and adults in crisis.

Episode 2: Dr. Byrd and David Person discuss civil rights and the importance of protest. Special guest: Martin Luther King III

Episode 1: Dr. Byrd and David Person discuss faith, politics and public service. Special guest: former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama

"Episode 44: Gospel music legend Pastor Donnie McClurkin joins Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person for a candid discussion about ministry, music and sexuality. "

Pastor Snell discusses how a spirit of gratitude can enrich a life.