Episodes

With the soulful Reverend Stephen G Marsh as our esteemed guest, we're poised to shine a light on the transfixing power of music and prayer in this episode. We’ve all experienced the transformative magic of music – the way it touches our hearts, stirs our souls, and offers comfort in times of unrest. In our conversation, we dive deep into the realms of soul music, observing the impact of genres such as gospel, Motown, rap, and hip-hop on our individual lives and the larger community. We undersco...

Remember the magic of soul music reverberating in your childhood home, with the timeless classics of Mahalia Jackson, Aretha Franklin, and Reverend James Cleveland echoing through the hallways? Or the poignant and contemporary melody of Rent's "525,600 minutes" that could move anyone to tears? Join us as we embark on a nostalgic journey through the power of soul music, reliving the memories and feeling the connective threads that bind us to our past, spirituality, and the present.As our journe...

What if love is not just a fleeting feeling but a sacrificial action rooted in giving, forgiveness, and humility? And how does this understanding of love as a sacrificial action affect our relationship with God? Join us, Regina Jemison and Doug Smith, in this enlightening episode as we explore these provocative questions and more. We dig deep into the foundation of our relationship with God, which we believe is based on love—an action that demands sacrifice, forgiveness, and giving. We'll also d...

Ever find yourself viewing your relationship with God as a mere transaction? It's a trap we all fall into, even the church is not exempt. Join us, Doug Smith and Regina D Jemison, as we challenge this mindset and instead foster a deeper, more genuine connection with God. We'll be sharing some personal stories and reflections on how our faith has been our anchor during challenging times, and how God's love continues to guide us through life's trials.Life, as we all know, can be unpredictable an...

What if we told you that growth is the very nature of life, and embracing change is essential for living a full life? Join Regina D Jemisin and Doug Smith in this thought-provoking episode as they explore the concept of growth and its importance in our lives, sharing insights on nurturing personal growth and connecting with the more of God.Don't miss this powerful conversation where we challenge ourselves to measure our lives by growth, increase, and more of God. Doug shares his wisdom on the ...

Do you ever feel like your spiritual life is stuck in a perpetual winter, longing for the warmth and growth of spring and summer? Today's episode dives deep into what it means to nourish our souls and maintain spiritual growth by understanding where our roots are planted. Just as the changing seasons reflect the cycles of nature, our spiritual journey is a continuous process that requires us to identify which season we're in and provide the right "nutrition" for our souls to grow and flourish....

Ever wondered about the significance of God's warlike nature and its role in our spiritual journey? Join Doug and Regina as they delve into this fascinating aspect of our connection with the divine. In today's lively discussion, we unravel the concept of war throughout history and the Bible, and explore how aligning with an undefeated God can be a powerful asset in our lives.Together, we tackle the pressing issue of conflicts in our modern world, contemplating whether these man-made struggles ...

Remember the last time you smelled something so inviting that it drew you in, and you instantly wanted to know about that smell? Join Regina and Doug as they talk about the Aroma of Praise!Support the show

We don't seem to wonder where God is when things are going well. But when it's cloudy and grey, we sometimes wonder, "Where is God?" In this episode, we're going to talk about God's location. Join our discussion!Support the show

What happens when we have too much stuff to do? Sometimes we feel confused, exhausted, and even angry. Join Regina and Doug in this episode as we wrestle with capability vs. capacity.Support the show

It's easier than ever to share your faith, or is it? Have we reached the limit as to how we can seek God or fellowship as believers? In this episode, Regina and Doug explore the space of innovation as it intersects our faithwalk.Support the show

Family, let's be in covenant with each other and seek the Lord! Regina and Doug talk about what this might mean for each of us individually and collectively.Support the show

When you're talking into a phone, or on a conference call, or even a microphone, sometimes you're left to wonder if anyone can hear you. Well, it should come as no surprise that God talks to us all the time, and the same question arises because we have distractions. Listen in as Regina and Doug talk about moving distractions out of the way so that we can hear from God.Support the show

Podcast family, it's time for us to break our own tradition. Let's laugh and have some fun!Support the show

Join us in our conversation on purpose. What is yours? What happens if you don't know what it is?Support the show

When we were 16, we couldn't wait till 18. When we were 18, we thought 21 was the place where we arrived. And now, many years later, we're wondering how anyone could call us "elders." Join Regina and Doug as they talk about spiritual maturity.Support the show

The Apostle Peter is recorded as a great many things, the first Disciple, the second man to walk on water, the man who denied Christ, and the man who also saved souls. And yet, even today, we have the potential to be just like Peter. Join Regina and Doug as they discuss how we can live like Peter.Support the show

Can't get a prayer through? Are you praying and still wondering if anyone "up there" is listening? How do we know if our prayers are actually working? Hang in there family, help is on the way. Join Regina and Doug as they talk about effective prayer.Support the show

Welcome to Season 3! In our premiere episode, Regina and Doug explore what it means to be in a problem or the opportunity to be in the middle of a miracle.Support the show