And The Church Said...

Dr. Shaherah Williams, also known as Dr. S discusses the practice of Christian meditation. 

Dr. Gadson reflects on the life of her father, the late Rev. Willie Frank Smith, Sr. For this Father’s Day Episode. 

Dr. Gadson discusses spiritual bypass and how circumventing the difficult psychological and emotional processes hinders spiritual, emotional, and mental health. 

Rev. Giboney discusses The AND Campaign and the initiative of churches helping church during the pandemic crisis and beyond. 

Dr. Gadson talks with Kyrsten Arnold on her new initiative- To:  With Love.  This dynamic filmmaker is creating powerful and dynamic videos to help individuals who suffer in silence.

Dr. Gadson discusses how we create space for lamentations AND live. Joyous occasions still abound.  Lingering in Lamentations is a call for emotional freedom.  

Dr. Gadson discusses the need to linger in lamentations for emotional and mental wellness through wailing.

Dr. Gadson discusses how the African-American segment of the body of Christ must preserve mental and emotional health by resisting spiritual bypass. Dr. Gadson discusses the process of lamenting as a way to not only worship God, but also deal with the effects of racial, generational, and developmental trauma. 

Pamela Smith of Black Homeschool Educators joins the podcast discussing the importance of sheltering children to shepherd them. 

Dr. Pamela Thompson discusses her book, Surviving Mama, as we continue our discussion on mothers. 

Dr. Gadson discusses the death of Darrin Patrick and the pressures of pastors. 

Susan Seay joins us for a liberating discussion on motherhood. Happy Mother’s Day! 

Dr. Gadson discusses why there is a need to prepare for an emotional and mental health pandemic now. 

Elder Colin Adams discusses the benefit in men seeking emotional support.  He also discusses the mentoring and ministry to young boys. 

Dr. Gadson discusses men and emotional expression. 

Pastor Watson Jones joins the discussion on facilitating emotional awareness in the Black Church from the pulpit. 

Dr. Clarence Shuler discusses his experience as an African-American man and minister with depression. 

Dr. Gadson talks about how the disciples at the Resurrection and disciples during the coronavirus quarantine may struggle with disappointments and doubts. 

Dr. Gadson discusses how to express and process grief in healthy ways. 

Dr. Gadson discusses how relationships can quickly change. 

Dr. Monique Gadson discusses some suggestions while challenges increase with marriages during the COVID-19 quarantine. 

Dr. Monique Smith Gadson discusses 2 Chronicles 7:14 and how the beloved community need not view this as a pause, but as a stop and repent point in history. We have to recognize repeated behaviors that are sinful that block our healing. 

Dr. Dennis Edwards discusses how healthy Christian communities can be the best apologetic for the Christian Faith. 

Dr. Mo discusses the church and its preparation amid the coronavirus outbreak.  The conversation includes how should the church consider the mental and emotional well-being of individuals within the community. 

In this episode, we talk with Antracia Moorings.  Antracia is an author, Bible teacher, and host of the weekly podcast “Unfolding Words”. Antracia discusses how she became a podcaster, her current Bible study, and her thoughts on what the church needs to hear in this present age.