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Things we discussed The difference between abstinence vs celibacy Miss Angie came on and discussed her 22 yr journey being celibate. It was deep.

Some have ideas. Some have visions. Many have ideas that have not graduated into visions. Until they do, they are just ideas.

What do you do when everything that could go wrong goes wrong? You handle it

On this episode, the MNL Crew and I discussed dating. Part if that discussion included trying to understand why people never actually make it to a first date because they are busy looking for red flags. And we know that when you go looking for something, you usually find it. We also asked and answered the question: Is learning to like someone the same as settling? We also discussed a few dating ti...

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I was just sitting here reflecting about my mama, Miss Karen Larue Kirklin, who departed this earth in March of 2022 and we miss her dearly.

On Monday Night Live, we had a few special guests come on and we were supposed to plan a first date. Needless to say that the conversation got a little candid and we never got a chance to discuss that date. I think this is what happens with potential relationships. The potential gets lost leading up to the first date. It certainly happened on this show... SMH Listen to live shows on Mondays and Tu...

Ime Udoka cheated on his girlfriend/baby's momma and the world is in an uproar. Brett Favre basically pulled a reverse Robin Hood on the citizens of Mississippi. Robert Sarver created a culture within the Phoenix Suns organization where there was racism, misogyny, and workplace misconduct and adversely affected at least 70 current and former employees. But, we are talking about Ime cheating on...

Everybody wants the perfect mate. Many of us sit back and imagine what we think the perfect person is for us. The one who we will think will be the ying to our yang, the cream in our coffee, the one who complements us perfectly. They have the perfect build. They are the most peaceful. They actually help you become the best version. Unfortunately, in many instances, this is a fairy tale. Yet, we ha...

Lady Z and Rodney stopped by The Stew to share 33 yrs of wisdom with the audience.  They admit that in their 33 yrs of marriage, they have not always gotten it right. They have experienced growing pains, they just made it a point to grow together. They even divorced  and reconnected. Talk about reconciliation!  With so many marriages ending in divorced and so  many platforms targeting single peopl...

In this episode of Tuesday F.L.O.W., we are introduced to two PKs (Preacher's kids), Pastor Stephen Thurston II (son of Pastor Stephen Thurston of Chicago, IL) and Pastor Kelon Duke (son of Elder/Pastor Kenneth Duke of Miami, FL). All too often, PKs have gotten a bad wrap. They have been called spoiled, entitled, and in many cases, have had unfair expectations placed upon them that they didn&#...

Join us as we delve into some of the hot topics  that both unite and divide us. We won't always agree, but let's commit to having those difficult  conversations and open up some thought-provoking dialogue so that together...we can start the process of getting back together. We've thought about it. We've fought about it.  Now, let's talk about it on The Intellectual Stew In this...

James and the Monday Night Live Crew (Marc, Nicole, and Coy London) discuss this issue and answer this question from the context of their experiences, which are various and diverse.  They also discuss why they believe Black men and women have such a hard time getting together. But not only do they highlight the issues, but they also offer what they believe to be solutions. The conversation got a l...

I ran across a meme on Facebook that said toxic mothers are just as bad as absent fathers, but y'all aren't ready for that conversation. We decided to discuss it on The Intellectual Stew and we gained some interesting perspectives. We had the testimony of a brother, who was raised by a mother who had toxic trairs. We had another young lady come on and admit that she had toxic traits but ha...

On this week's show, we dealt with a few topics. 1. Why marriage isn't a priority for some. 2. Unrealistic Expectations 3. Maybe Kevin Samuels was on to something. Check this video out and join us every Monday night at 9:00 p.m. as we discuss these types of topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: http...

Brothers, if the chasms in our communities are going to be cured, we have to reconcile our sisters. Part of that process involves us taking responsibility for the damage that we have done. On this week´s episode, we will discuss what that damage looks like, and hopefully come up with a strategy to avoid repeating this cycle that has decimated our communities, leaving our men and women in what seem...

Everything seems to be targeted towards keeping our men and women divided. And somewhere along the way became lured by subliminal suggestion. We have been programmed into believing that neither side needs the other. Debating over who's the prize? Advertising your deal breakers, instead of embracing the possibilities that might exist. We have  to change our mindsets- FOR REAL. Let's discuss...

Did you know that life insurance can be used to pay off debt early? Did you know that it could be used to supplement your retirement income? Did you know that life insurance can be used to create an infinite banking system for your children for as little as $50 a month? Chris Tinsman and I discuss the Retire Your Debt Program, the Million Dollar Baby, and the power of compound interest. --- This e...

On this week's episode of The Intellectual Stew, we're going to turn Monday Night Live into "The Escape Room." We're going to mix up the panel with men and women and are going to enter the Escape Room. We will escape the negative rhetoric, the preconceived notions, and all of the outside forces that seek to keep us divided and just talk. In The Escape Room, we promise that: 1....

On this episode, we continued the series, Show Us How To Date You. The all male panel answered questions from the ladies as well as shared some of their insight and concerns. We went a little younger with this panel, adding Jalen Curry (21), a Senior at Morehouse College, and George Dorsey (23), Rashad Hunt (35), and Marc Cormier.  Listen to our live shows on Facebook and YouTube on Monday nights...

For the last three weeks,  we have  had all female panels and they have been answering questions and providing insight, telling men how to date them. This week, we will have an all male panel and we will be addressing the ladies' concerns. Ladies, what are your concerns? Join the conversation Monday night on The Intellectual Stew #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter #ShowUsHowToDateYou #Bla...

"Don't waste my time. I am dating with a purpose." These are the sentiments of a lot of women today. The pressures of raising children, maintaining a career. taking care of their household, along with the unexpected challenges that come day to day, it becomes hard to date. Let alone, date multiple, hoping the right one will reveal himself. Therefore, a lot of women choose not to date....

In this episode of Tuesday Flow, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bishop Charles E. Williams, a native of Cleveland, MS and retired pastor of the Covenant of ZIon Church in Little Rock, AR. Bishop Williams has pastored for the entirety of his ministry and has served as a spiritual father to many preachers across the country. In this interview, he chronicles some of the highlights of his ministry...

In this segment, we will continue the conversation where women show/tell men how to date them. An all female panel, representing several different generations share their likes, concerns, idiosyncrasies, pet peeves, and etc. We invite the fellas to listen and learn, but remember, our turn is coming soon.  #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easie...

Chris Tinsman talks with us about how to use life insurance to eliminate debt faster. In this episode, she answers several questions: What are some of the biggest advantages of this program? Who can it help? How do I get started? What kind of debt does this program eliminate? What is the cost? If you are interested in inquiring about the program, reach out to me at: https://calendly.com/james-prot...