RoundTable Consult

Join the conversation as our hosts discuss the complexities and constraints of marriage.  When things go south in the relationship can (or should) they feel like or be viewed as traps? The conversation is sparked by the announcement by actor, Ben Aflek, that he started drinking heavily to palliative his unhappiness in his marriage.

Join the conversation as our hosts debate whether members of a society have an obligation to protect other members of the community. Should vaccination and advocacy for gun regulations be integral parts of social responsibility.

Min. Allen Wilkinson joins the conversation to discuss the history of Hollween and the implications of its celebration in Christian homes. Should churches be involved in providing substitutes or should they remain distinctly opposed to any similar celebrations?

Our hosts discuss the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict. Rittenhouse is the teen who carried a gun into the protests and riots in Wisconsin. He killed two and injured a third person but was subsequently acquitted of criminal charges on the basis of self-defense.  Regardless of one's feelings about the appropriateness of the verdict, a discussion about whether the law would work similarl...

Two very accomplished elders share their story about obstacles and successes if becoming successful Black women in an environment that is often hostile toward them. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of sharing the true story in their testimony. 

Our hosts discuss the increasing prevalence of celebrities whose messages have been distorted or dismissed as a consequence of their misbehavior and/or crimes.  With the recent R. Kelly conviction and public "cancelations" of other notable public figures, the potential tragedy of lost messages is debated. 

Our hosts explore the relevance of various current events - their predictions by the Bible and the biblically-prescribed responses by the Christ-follower.

With the controversy elicited by the recent Dave Chappelle comedy special, our hosts tackle the sensitive topic of tempering the sometimes overly vigorous defense of LGBTQ rights with the expectations of certain social responsibilities that accompany these rights. 

Our host pay tribute to the tragic loss America suffered on September 11, 2001, as we commemorate the 20th anniversary. Discussions occur in the backdrop of a the quandary of balancing liberties with the obvious need for safety. 

Host Attorney Sonya Madison breaks down the particular details if the new Texas abortion law, placing it in the historical context of Roe vs. Wade.  Have they gone too far? How could a state law usurp federal laws protecting women's reproductive rights?  Why would the Supreme Court permit it and what's next? Co-host Dr. Mark Williams makes an unexpected entry to the conversation at the e...

Our hosts discuss the poorly defined and often debated role of government. Emotions run high regarding recent legislative attempts and executive orders to regulate behavior amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Guest co-host, Eric Madej, continues the conversation with Dr. Mark about truth. What is truth? Can it ever truly be known? Will it be accepted?  The conversation uses as a basis for the discussion, the Arizona election audit, or "fraudit" as some call it. 

Our guests remember the lives lost, the sacrifices, tragedy and lessons of 9/11.  They discuss the delicate balance between liberty and safety. How and when does the government need to intervene, whether it relates to TSA screening, mask/vaccine mandates or abortion. These are difficult balances to maintain in a diverse society. .

Our hosts discuss the necessity of evolution for people of power. With a backdrop of Governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation amid allegations of sexual harassment, opinions about the responsibility of men and women in the workplace run strong. 

Guest co-host, Eric Madej, joins the conversation with Dr. Mark about truth.  How is truth interrogative? Should truth or the perception of truth be challenged? If so, by whom and what are the implications of this interrogation.

Our hosts are joined by self-proclaimed patriots, Eric Madej and Todd Schuster, the weekend of Independence day for a spirited discussion on what it means to be a patriot and the freedom to criticize America.  Where are the lines? Is America above reproof? Does criticism denote an underlying hatred for country?  

In this episode, Sanona Williams, Mental Health Counselor, and Stephanie Swanigan Gaulman, Founder of The Unicorn Project, joins the conversation. Together we discuss tge importance of mental health therapy and overcoming barriers to access. 

Our hosts discuss what Critical Race Theory - what is it and why it is a focus of those who seek to maintain a status quo. 

1In this episode, Dr. Irene Bean, Nurse Practitioner & Mental Health Counselor, and LaTreece Roby, Program Director of Cobb Community Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse joins the conversation.  We discuss the co-existence of substance abuse and mental illness.  The importance of early intervention and prevention are discussed.    

Reverend Dr. Charles F. Lomax Jr., senior pastor of St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Alcoa, Tennessee, joins tge conversation. Today we discuss the role of the Bible, faith and the church in ministering health to people suffering from mental illness. 

Our hosts discuss the interplay of loyalty, love & lies - how they are interjected in politics and relationships.  Current political & pop culture examples are explored. 

Host, Attorney Sonya Madison interviews co-host Dr. Mark Williams and 7 of his 9 brothers on being a brother and all it entails.  Ten boys, no daughters - this unique family shares the hard core truth on being brothers. 

This Mother's Day special, our hosts remember the things their mothers taught them. These lessons are absent from the political discourse in America. What would happen if we simply employ the childhood lessons learned from our mothers in the execution of public policy?

Our hosts are joined by the hosts of Different Thought podcast hosts, Michael Hayes and Justin McBath. This unique episode tackles the important topic of a social infrastructure that seems to fail Black Americans, as well as the importance of an evolving Black social infrastructure. 

Gun Ownership amongst Black people is growing fast. Will the expansion of gun ownership by Blacks endanger the lives of Black people by reinforcing the perception of threat? Information technology consultant and gun enthusiast, Colin Williams joins the conversation.