MyBLVD Podcast

In the final episode of Season 6, Dhati and Missie reflect on the central themes that emerged from the story of Esther: identity, influence, courage, formation, humility, and faithful presence. Throughout Esther, the gate was more than a physical location. It was where information traveled, decisions were made, power was exercised, and public life took shape. Our gates may look different today, bu...

What do you do when you know God has called you, but you can’t quite feel Him? In this episode, Dhati and Missie sit down with Dhati’s brother, Reggie Lewis, for a deeply personal conversation about faith, calling, suffering, and the providence of God. Through Reggie’s story, we’re reminded that God is often working most powerfully in the places that feel ordinary, delayed, unseen, or even silent....

What does it look like to follow Jesus in places that feel complicated, compromised, or even broken? In this episode, Dhati and Missie sit down with Erica Ngwolo for a rich conversation on faithfulness, calling, discernment, and courageous presence in flawed systems. Through the lens of Esther’s story, they explore what it means to lead with honor in spaces that do not always value honor, and how...

Some people think courage means saying the hard thing as soon as they feel it. Others mistake wisdom for staying silent. But Esther gives us a different picture. In this episode, Dhati and Missie sit down with Traci Byrd to talk about conflict, courage, discernment, and what it means to confront hard things without becoming reactive. Together, they look at Esther’s example of boldness with timing,...

What does Esther teach us about timing, courage, and hard conversations? In this episode of the MyBLVD Podcast, Dhati and Missie continue through the story of Esther, looking at the wisdom of the banquet scene—not as avoidance, but as Spirit-led discernment. Sometimes faithfulness means speaking quickly. Sometimes it means preparing the table first. Together, they talk about prophetic witness, rel...

In this episode of the MyBLVD Podcast, Dhati and Missie continue the Esther conversation by exploring what it means to advocate with wisdom, courage, and Spirit-led discernment. Esther didn’t rush into the room simply because the moment was urgent. She paused. She fasted. She called others to pray. She moved with courage, but also with timing, strategy, and dependence on God. In a culture that rew...

In Episode 14 of the MyBLVD Podcast, Dhati and Missie continue the Season 6 journey through Esther with a conversation on women, leadership, discipleship, and the gifts God has given the body of Christ. Esther’s story shows us a woman moving from preparation to presence, from hidden formation to courageous obedience. In a world that often overlooks or underestimates women, Esther leads with humili...

What happens when comfort starts to compete with your calling? In Episode 13 of the MyBLVD Podcast, Dale Huntington joins the conversation to unpack what it really looks like to choose courage over comfort in everyday ministry. Through the lens of Esther’s story, we explore the tension between safety and obedience—and why faithfulness often requires risk. From navigating real-life ministry in the...

In this episode of the MyBLVD Podcast, we sit down with Kempton Turner to explore a powerful principle from the book of Esther: Before public action… there must be private dependence. Before Esther approached the king, she called for three days of fasting and prayer. No strategy. No platform. Just surrender. In a culture that celebrates speed, visibility, and constant output, this conversation cha...

What does it look like to obey God when the cost is real? In this episode of MyBLVD, we sit down with Michael Byrd to explore courage, fear, and faith through the lens of Esther’s story. When Esther was called to approach the king, it wasn’t symbolic—it was life or death. And yet, she stepped forward. Many of us face moments where obedience to God puts everything on the line—our reputation, securi...

What if your calling isn’t about choosing the right path… but recognizing where God has already placed you? In this episode of MyBLVD, we sit down with BLVD missionary Daniel Melson to explore what it means to live faithfully in the very place you once tried to leave. Walking through the story of Esther, we unpack the tension of being positioned by God in spaces we didn’t plan for—and how purpose...

What happens when God’s people stay silent? In this episode of MyBLVD, Dhati and Missie unpack one of the most challenging truths from Esther 4: silence is never neutral. When Mordecai confronts Esther, he reveals something we often try to ignore—choosing not to act is still a decision. And in moments of injustice, fear, and cultural tension, that decision carries real consequences. This conversat...

In Episode 8, Dhati and Missie sit down with Troy Evans to explore what it means to live as a “practitioner at the gate.” Too often, we limit ministry to platforms, pulpits, and visibility. But what if God is just as present—and just as active—in business, nonprofits, and everyday work? Troy shares his journey of embracing entrepreneurship as mission, navigating the pressures of leadership, and re...

What do you do when the system you're in is broken? In this episode of MyBLVD, we sit down with James Hobson to explore what it means to have faithful presence inside imperfect institutions. Drawing from the story of Mordecai in the book of Esther, we wrestle with a tension many leaders feel but rarely talk about: 👉 Do I stay and help reform… 👉 Or do I leave and start fresh? We unpack: Why every...

What happens when something is legal… but still unjust? In the story of Esther, Haman’s decree wasn’t just evil—it was law. That raises an important question for believers today: How do we respond when systems, policies, or institutions create harm? In this episode of MyBLVD, Dhati Lewis and Missie Branch sit down with PT Ngwolo, a missionary serving in Sunnyside, Houston. As both a pastor and a l...

In the book of Esther, Mordecai never takes center stage. But without him, Esther never steps into her calling. In this episode of MyBLVD, Dhati Lewis and Missie Branch sit down with Dennis Talbert to explore the critical role of mentorship in raising the next generation of leaders. Together they discuss: • Why emerging leaders are especially vulnerable without wise mentors • The difference betwee...

In Episode 4, Kenny Petty joins us for a deeply honest conversation about leadership, platform, and the subtle temptation of being noticed. In Esther 1, we see a kingdom that looks powerful on the outside but is hollow underneath. A leader obsessed with image. Lavish displays. Public approval. Yet deeply insecure when challenged. And that raises the question: What happens when public image outpace...

Everybody wants to be seen. Everybody wants influence. But what if calling begins long before visibility? In Episode 3 of Season 6, we explore Esther 2 and the quiet, hidden formation that happens before the spotlight ever turns on. There are no miracles. No public declarations. Just preparation. Missie and Dhati sit down with music artist and BLVD missionary Morgan Allen to talk about: • Hidden s...

What does it mean to live faithfully between worlds? In this episode of Season 6, we explore the tension of serving in spaces where you don’t fully “belong.” Like Esther—Jewish in a Persian palace—many missionaries and leaders today navigate multiple cultures, languages, and expectations. Is code-switching wisdom? Or is it compromise? When does adaptation become contextualization… and when does it...

Power doesn’t always corrupt loudly. Sometimes it corrodes quietly—through ego, fear, and the need for validation. In the first episode of Season 6, we begin our For Such a Time as This journey through the book of Esther by looking at leadership before courage ever shows up. What happens when influence grows, but humility shrinks? When platforms expand, but accountability fades? Joined by BLVD Mis...

As we close out Season 5 of MyBLVD, we pause to reflect, celebrate, and give thanks for all that God has done. This final episode isn’t just a recap—it’s a moment of remembrance. We look back on the conversations that shaped this season: honest dialogue around urban missions, deconstruction and faith, family, manhood and womanhood, loss and resilience, and the beauty and tension of ministry in min...

What season are you really in—and are you living like it? As we close out Season 5, we slow down to reflect on what it means to discern seasons, steward time faithfully, and trust God’s work even when life doesn’t go according to plan. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 3, the story of Joseph, and lived ministry experience, this conversation explores the tension between planning wisely and surrendering ful...

Advent isn’t just candles, carols, and cozy liturgies—especially for those doing ministry in the urban context. In this episode, Dhati & Missie step into the real tension of the season: how do we cultivate joy without ignoring the weight we carry? How do missionaries and leaders stay emotionally present, spiritually anchored, and resistant to despair when neighborhoods feel heavy, resources fe...

In this episode, Dhati and Missie dive into one of the biggest shifts shaping the modern workforce: the gig economy. From serious side hustles to remote flexibility to “I need this job to fund my real dream,” more and more people are redefining what work is — including in ministry spaces. But with that comes new tensions: How do pastors and ministry leaders steward limited resources when staff hav...

Technology has always shaped how Christians share the gospel—from the printing press to podcasts. But artificial intelligence is different. AI isn’t just a new tool… it’s positioned to change the very basis of how human beings live life. In this conversation, Dhati, Missie, and Sho Baraka sit down to wrestle through the ethical, spiritual, and practical implications of AI for ministry leaders and...