In The Light with Dr. Anita Phillips

Life is fragile in so many ways but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Fragility connects us to our vulnerabilities, but it also helps us to appreciate the most delicate and beautiful things in our lives. Join Dr. Anita as she sits down with her favorite guest and love of her life, Pastor Michael Phillips to explore identity, youth, vision, and faith. They are here to remind you that embracing fr...

In the midst of seemingly endless chaos, is therestillan authentic way to experience truepeace? YES. It all hinges on knowing where peace can actually be found! Sit down with Dr. Anitaas she interviews millennial apologist, Yana Jenaywho opens up about how God's sufficientgrace led her through the thornywords of an anxiety disorder to discover true Shalom

We know we aren't meant to live by bread alone but...why does it have to taste so good?!? If stress gets you all hot and buttered this episode is definitely for you! Dr. Anita is talking withWoman Wise Nutrition founder, Isabel Garza to glean some invaluable wisdom on how to take care of ourselves spiritually, emotionally, and physically. It's time to let go of body ideals and diet drama. Your lif...

In a world that worships productivity, praises hustle culture, and equates exhaustion with success it can feel like achievement means sacrificing peace and wellness. Guess what? It's a lie! Pastor Stephanie Ike joins Dr. Anita to reveal what it really means to live a completely focused life. Prepare to exchange your distractions for the satisfaction you've been chasing. PastorStephanie is teaching...

When it comes to realizing our dreams it's not always about what we need to do. Sometimes it's about what we need to let goof. Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts is here to help us declutter our mental spaceby clearing the lies we've believed about our worth and tossing strategies no longer serving our growth. This episode is a"Personal Evolution 101"course so be sure to order the text book--"Woman Evolve...

In this MEGAWATT episode of In the Light, Dr. Anita makes space for Christine Caine to be her entire brilliant, wise, high-energy, vulnerable, brave and compassionate self as they urge us all to use our voices courageously even when trauma, loss, and fear try to silence us AND—as if that wasn't PLENTY—they treat us to a very personal reflection on their 2020viral conversation that changed the way...

Nothing buries a dream faster than insecurity but we're moving beyond fear and stepping into purpose. Join Dr. Anita as she invites Chrystal Evans Hurst to shine a light on what it means to dream courageously. Big dreams can seem so far away, but Chrystal is helping us realize that our purpose and dreams collide where our obedience and God's provision meet. It's never too early to begin and it's n...

It's courageous to shine a light on your brokenness, and it's so freeing! This weekPastorsJohnny & Jeni Baker, National Directors of Celebrate Recovery, are sharing ALL the messy wins in their battle with alcoholism and codependency AND we're dedicating this episode toJohnny's Dad — John Baker, Sr. (1948-2021) who founded Celebrate Recovery, and by keeping his own brokenness on display for 30 year...

Every year, millions of women and girls are exploited by sex trafficking. Each story matters and Elsa Christie Marley is telling hers. Listen in as Dr. Anita and Elsa demolish stereotypes about the who, the where, and the how of this global crisis. Standing in the light of her truth, Elsa dispels darkness in our lives by recounting her escape AND uprooting the lingering rotten fruit of self-sabota...

Fear can be a crippling force, but it doesn't have to be. This episode features the indomitable C-Suite-occupying thought leader and author, Nona Jones, sharing her personal story of courageous confrontations with trauma, imposter syndrome, and insecurity. Join her and Dr. Anita as they uncover how to force fear to get its hands off of you at work, at church, at home...and even in the bedroom! You...

When life doesn't go as planned(and it rarely does)disappointment and loneliness can overwhelm but, ITL guestBianca Juarez Olthoff has a story guaranteed to change the way you see yours! This Bible-teaching, self-described "MexiRican" holds NOTHING back in her conversation with Dr. Anita. She's bringing you her lived experience about theGRACE of God during times when she felt most alone. Get ready...

This Valentine's Day episode is a MASTER CLASS on love led by Love. Literally. Relationship expert, Love McPherson is teaming up with Dr. Anita is to demystify the whole spectrum of relationships and they are leaving no stone unturned. Join them as they reveal the secrets to getting L-O-V-E done R-I-G-H-T. Single? Engaged? Divorced? Married? We got you. Grab your notebook for this one because love...

More money, more problems? Not for you! We're bringing a little health to your. wealth as Dr. Anita and business strategist, Shun Strickland, break down the intersection of money and mental well-being. Whether you are in plenty or in want, this conversation will leave you dreaming beyond what you can see and inspire the confidence required to step into greater acceptance of what God has waiting fo...

When your heart is broken and your spirit is crushed, life seems hopeless... But Grammy Award winning artist, Lecrae is here to tell you the WHOLE TRUTH. In this episode, Dr. Anita makes space for Lecrae to share intimate details of his journey from the darkness of trauma, addiction, and depression to standing in the light of faith and mental health. It turns-out that emotional ACCEPTANCE is all w...

In the Light is back and things are brighter than ever! Dr. Anita's conversation withTHE Bishop T.D. Jakes takes us on a deep dive in search of the BIG PICTURE lessons that 2020offered us. Vulnerably pouringout his heart, Bishop Jakesremindsus to feel deeply, liveferociously, and exchange community for something even more powerful. FAMILY. You'll walkaway with soul-anchoring hope and inspirationto...

In the final installment of the You Asked! mini-series, Marriage & Family Therapist and ITL listener Kelly gets Dr. Anita talking about one of her favorite topics: therapy as sacred work. Emotional pain drains spiritual wellbeing. Now more than ever we need to be taking care of our WHOLE selves. Listen in as Dr. Anita talks about mental and spiritual health, explains the important roles that both...

Parenting is a powerful force! In this You Asked! episode, ITL listener Maya asks the questions many moms are asking THEMSELVES! Dr. Anita answers by opening up about her own fears around motherhood and how she overcame them. Whether you are listening as a mom, as the child your mom raised, or both pull out your notepad because this chat is full of GENERATIONAL gems!

2020 meant #SurvivalMode for so many of us but it was also a chance to slow down and remember how BIG God is. W.E. are so glad that ITL listener, Bridget joined us all the way from Ireland to ask Dr. Anita about the relationship between God, nature, and our emotional health. EVERYTHING is connected!

The first You Asked! mini-episode is here.  W.E. are shedding light on a lot of things in this conversation! ITL listener, Elsa, asks Dr. Anita to take a deep dive into the challenges of mentorship, healing from church hurt, confronting anxiety, AND living that single life. There's so much wisdom packed into this chat, you might need to listen to it twice! 

Chhiiillleee, IT'S THE FINALE!!! Throughout this season, Dr. A has been our favorite professor this semester in her CHANGE 101 course! Wondering if your notes have all the tools & TRUTHS Dr. Anita Phillips has shed light on this season? No worries, W.E. got you!   This isn't your typical study session, but her final review will make sure you're set up to SUCCEED in the tests of LIFE. With her husb...

As 2020 continues to unfold with one overwhelming turn after another, MANY who have never considered "meds" are going to their doctor for help. IS medication the answer? And, where does FAITH come in?    In this episode, Dr. Anita Phillips and double board certified psychiatrist & spiritual powerhouse Dr. Maria Trent shed light on this taboo topic as ITL listener, Cymone Lashae, shares her journey...

Whew, Chhiiillleee! Dr. A is going there in an unfiltered episode that's bringing the intersectionality of racism, diversity and the church into the light. In this gut-wrenching episode, Dr. Anita Phillips contends with racial trauma in the church as a form of betrayal. A brave guest reveals the emotional and spiritual wounds she suffered from membership in a racially toxic faith community, and Pa...

Correct us if we're wrong, but W.E. sensing relationship-vibes between fear & CONTROL. In this episode, Dr. Anita shines a light on both and welcomes Priscilla Shirer, who offers us an eternal perspective on divinely aligning our lives, talks productivity vs. legacy, rebukes FOMO, and reveals the REAL "girl code". HERE is a boundary-setting conversation to improve your emotional health and set you...

Moving onward and upward, W.E. are evolving from a FEARLESS self-inventory to an HONEST self-reflection! In this episode, through her personal infertility journey, Pastor DawnCheré Wilkerson proves vulnerability is a powerful change agent and that waiting is transformative. Dr. Anita is highlighting October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, by giving voice to grief and holding space fo...

Whew, Chhiiillleee!   Here we are minding our business, drinking our water, and chillin' on our change journey and what not, only to have the check engine 💡 pop on in our relationships. What's that all about?   In this episode Dr. Anita Phillips and special guest Dr. Dharius Daniels have some insight into the FEARLESS self-inventory that's due, and a step by step process to guide us through. Get...