Sacred + Unfiltered

Discernment is one of the most powerful — and most misused — words in church culture. We say “God showed me…”We say “something in my spirit feels off…”We say “I’m just discerning…” But what happens when what we’re calling discernment… isn’t actually from God? In this episode of Sacred + Unfiltered , Genesis challenges the way spiritual language is often used to label, judge, or distance ourselves...

Jealousy isn’t something we talk about often in church spaces — especially when it comes to women. We talk about sisterhood. We talk about support. We talk about lifting each other up. But if we’re honest… Comparison shows up. Insecurity shows up. And sometimes, so does jealousy. In this episode of Sacred + Unfiltered , Genesis unpacks the quiet ways jealousy can exist in church culture — how it h...

What does it actually mean to have the “mind of Christ”?In this episode of Sacred + Unfiltered, Genesis explores the difference between a mind formed by fear and a mind renewed by love. Drawing from Philippians 2 and Romans 12, this conversation unpacks how church culture often confused obedience with compliance—and how the invitation of Jesus was never about control, but transformation. This epis...

Some of us were taught to fear God before we were taught to trust Him. Now we’re raising children. In this episode, Genesis explores what it means to parent from healing instead of hyper-vigilance. From church culture that equated obedience with silence to theology that wired the body for anxiety — how do you raise kids in faith without handing them your fear? This is about trauma-informed spiritu...

What happens when “my truth” gets labeled rebellion…and “God’s truth” gets used as a weapon? In this episode, we reclaim language that’s been mishandled in church spaces—especially in Black church culture—where lived experience has too often been silenced in the name of submission. We unpack the difference between God’s truth (ultimate, divine reality) and my truth (lived experience, testimony, pe...

What if you were trained to behave… but never taught how to grow? In this surgical, unfiltered diagnosis of church culture, we name the disease: spiritual infantilization disguised as faithfulness. This episode draws a hard line between obedience and discernment, rule-following and fruit-bearing, submission and spiritual adulthood. Anchored in  Hebrews 5:12–14 ,  Galatians 5 , and  Matthew 23 , we...

What happens when your spiritual growth starts to make people uncomfortable? In this return episode, we dive into the quiet grief and deep isolation that often comes when authenticity clashes with religious expectation...when evolving faith offends the rooms that once affirmed you...when honesty costs you access...when obedience to God no longer looks like compliance to systems. If you've ever fel...

Reconstruction doesn’t always come with clarity. Sometimes it comes with silence, tension, and questions that don’t resolve quickly. And in those moments, many of us quietly wonder: What if something is wrong with me? In this episode of Sacred + Unfiltered, Genesis sits with the uncomfortable in-between — the space after deconstruction but before certainty returns. Through Scripture, lived experie...

Deconstruction is only half the story. In this New Year episode of Sacred + Unfiltered, Genesis invites you into the often-ignored next step of the faith journey: reconstruction. Not the shiny, performative kind. Not the kind that rushes you back into systems that broke you. But the slow, sacred work of rebuilding belief with intention, discernment, and truth. This episode sits at the intersection...

In this episode of Sacred + Unfiltered, Genesis unpacks how “fornication” became a threat instead of a teaching, how shame was passed down as theology, and how fear quietly replaced discipleship. This conversation explores: ​The cultural memory Black churches inherited around sex and respectability ​How Scripture — especially Romans 1 — has been misused to police bodies instead of disciple hearts...

In this episode of Sacred + Unfiltered, Genesis breaks down how grooming shows up in Black church spaces — not just sexually, but emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. We explore how history, honor culture, power dynamics, and spiritual language have created environments where manipulation can thrive under the guise of “calling,” “covering,” and “mentorship.” This episode holds space for cul...

This week on Sacred + Unfiltered, Genesis hits pause — not because she wants to, but because sometimes life reminds us to breathe. So today, we’re taking a moment to reset, reflect, and get grounded together. We talk honestly about grief, life interruptions, and the importance of stepping into hard conversations with intention. Consider this episode the calm before the next two storms: Episode 6 o...

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on how belief became a business. From Malachi 3:8 being used as a spiritual invoice to the rise of pay-to-pray culture, Genesis breaks down how access to God slowly turned into a product — and why so many of us didn’t question it sooner. This conversation sits in the tension between honoring God and unlearning the systems that monetized Him. If you’v...

This week, we’re talking about what happens when the faith you inherited stops aligning with the God you’re actually encountering. We’re digging into scripture, story, culture, and the messy middle of discovering God for yourself — outside of pressure, perfectionism, and denominational expectations. If you’ve ever questioned what you were taught, felt disconnected from the systems you grew up in,...

Some of us aren’t breaking away from God — we’re breaking away from the version of Him that religion handed down. In this episode, Genesis gets real about what it means to confront the inherited beliefs that shaped how we saw God, ourselves, and our worth. From fear-based faith to freedom in relationship, this conversation dives deep into the tension between tradition and truth. Because sometimes...

Last season, we talked about Conviction or Control: The Truth About Guilt + Grace. But clearly, the convo wasn’t over—because some of y’all heard “grace” and still walked away heavy with guilt. So let’s talk about it again, for real this time. In this episode, Genesis breaks down the real difference between conviction and condemnation—because they are not the same thing. From personal convictions...

In this episode, Genesis gets raw about being unhappy but still at peace — the tension between faith and frustration, surrender and survival. We’re talking about how the Black church taught us not to question God, but how Scripture shows us that even Job, David, and Jesus did. If you’ve ever been afraid to admit you’re not okay, this one’s for you. 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments 🎧 Listen o...

It’s the Sacred + Unfiltered Season One Finale! This episode is a thank you, a reflection, and a reminder that this community is only just beginning. I share my Prodigal Season — how God welcomed me back in ways that wrecked and restored me — and what that means for every rebel, misfit, and church kid listening. We’ll also talk about: • What’s next for Sacred + Unfiltered (Season 2 drops October 2...

Spiritual maturity will have you unlearning, relearning, and letting go of things you once swore were “God.” In this raw and real conversation, we dig into what it really takes to grow up in the faith and live free from the weight of religion and people-pleasing. This one will challenge you, stretch you, and (if you let it) change the way you see your walk with God. 📌 Follow us on Instagram: @sac...

You’ve heard of the Fruit of the Spirit—but have you ever noticed its fruit, not fruits? Genesis takes us beyond Sunday school memory verses and into the real, grown, Spirit-led reality of what it means to bear the one Fruit of the Spirit. From why you can’t cherry-pick character traits to the misunderstood meaning of “longsuffering,” this is the episode that’ll have you checking your connection t...

There’s a difference between being churchy and being spiritual… and it’s deeper than most folks want to admit. In this solo episode, Genesis unpacks the tension between performance-based religion and authentic relationship with God. We’re talking church culture, spiritual freedom, accountability, hypocrisy, and healing.

Let’s talk about it — not the aesthetic of holiness, but the actual assignment. This week, I’m peeling back the layers on what it really means to be holy. Not perfect. Not polished. But set apart. Because if we’re being real, holiness has been reduced to looks and language — and meanwhile, hearts stay misaligned. From my personal battle this week trying to figure out what to wear to church… to the...

What happens when Scripture gets misquoted, mistranslated, and misused? In this raw and reflective solo episode, Genesis unpacks the danger of building doctrine on verses taken out of context — from tithing guilt trips to “where two or three are gathered.” We’re talking interpretation, translation, and the holy tension between ancient text and modern life. This episode isn’t about deconstruction f...

What do you do when the place that was supposed to heal you is the place that hurt you the most? In this raw and necessary episode, I’m talking about church hurt, spiritual abuse, and what happens when the people called to lead end up wounding the flock. This isn’t about bashing the church—it’s about telling the truth so we can finally heal for real. I share my own story of being loyal to dysfunct...

You keep asking for clarity, but what if God’s just waiting on your yes? In this episode, Genesis gets real about what truly launched Sacred + Unfiltered—not just a rededication, but a raw, trembling surrender to start again. This ain’t about perfection or feeling ready. It’s about obedience when everything in you wants to run. From church hurt to calling confusion, this one peels back the layers...