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Welcome to The Life Defined Podcast, where each episode we'll be talking to a different person as they walk us through some of the most challenging times in their lives. Moments when they may have felt like they were going through hell, but somehow found hope and purpose in the midst of it. Often times these become the life-defining moments that forever change the course of our lives. We hope you listen, enjoy and join in the conversation.
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We are back with a brand new episode featuring brand new author Semaj Rashad. In today's episode we talked about Semaj's journey of faith and how he was once living the life that a lot of young men would envy, traveling the world, President of his chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, attention from plenty of young women...but in the midst of all the "success" he was having, Semaj started to realize there was something missing. Listen in to his journey as he reveals what that missing piece was and how his life was never the same since!
In today's episode we sat down with Heaven Neal, serial-entrepreneur, , wife, mother, makeup artist and much more. In this episode we talked about Heaven's journey experiencing some of the greatest highs of her life while also experiencing some of her lowest points in life as well. From losing a son, to losing a marriage to launching her own business, this young woman has a lot of life experience to share. Listen in to hear how she's been able to remain hopeful and optimistic through it all.
Trauma...mental health challenges...communication issues...therapy...generational curses... These are just some of the topics we covered during our conversation with Verrett Taylor. I've known Verrett since he was just a teenager in Youth Ministry and over the years he's experienced more trauma and seen more in his short life than many people have in their entire lives. His life story could be a Hollywood movie and he hasn't even hit 3-0 yet. He shared so much more than I ever knew and think this conversation has something for everyone to glean from. This was a good one!
Well folks this is it! This is the last episode of our Marriage Defined Series. And to bring our series to an end, we thought it would be great to end with a Q&A from our listeners and supporters. These were the questions that were burning on their hearts and Shamon and Nijiama went IN to cover these topics. So listen in to see if they answered some of those burning questions from your heart as well!
This is Part 2 of our conversation with Pastors Eric and Susan Kellum. We picked up with our conversation from where we left off last week and got right into the heat. We continued to discuss the steps to healing after experiencing infidelity in marriage and the ups and downs when trying to work through that. Buckle your seats for this one!
Whew....this episode here was something! In this episode the discussion got very REAL with Pastors Eric and Susan Kellum from Zion Church, Anywhere Campus. If you've ever experienced the trauma of infidelity in your relationship, then this is the episode you need to listen to. Infidelity is one thing that is sure to devastate anyone's relationship. For some it's the breaking point of no return. But others are able to find a way through that trauma. This episode begins to show how what that healing process looks like. And this is just Part 1!
In this episode we sat down with Pastor Dondrae McGee from Zion Church Fort Washington and his wife Veronica McGee. This episode was fun, informative, enlightening and deep. We covered several areas within marriage that I think will hit home for all of us; topics like deception within a marriage, making idols of our spouses, and some keys to helping couples breathe life into a stagnant or mundane relationship.
This is Part 2 of our conversation with William and Kelly Rucker and we had no idea that this episode would end up being more of a therapy session than a normal conversation or interview. We really got into some of the nitty-gritty behind marriage and discussed some of the big challenges that couples face when you have two imperfect people trying to become one in matrimony.
Welcome to Part 1 of our conversation with William and Kelly Rucker in our Marriage Defined Series. In this episode William and Kelly walked us through some of the most challenging times in their marriage and the impact their upbringing had on them becoming the husbands and wives they would one day become.
Welcome to an all new season in a new year as we begin a brand new series! This is the first episode in our new Marriage Defined Series. In this first episode we covered several topics with friends of the show, Damont and Selikka Wood, including becoming a new step-parent and the most difficult time in their marriage. By the end of our conversation it was clear why so many other couples look up to them as role models.
In this episode we talked to our good friend Dr. Tameka Duncan, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT who is the owner and founder of her very own physical therapy practice in Clarksville, TN called Vitality Sport and Rehab. Although starting her very own practice was certainly one of the life-defining moments in Dr. Tameka's life, it may not be the most significant one. In today's episode, Dr. Tameka shared her journey of hatred, forgiveness, love and then grief over the loss of her dad. Her story is one of personal growth, triumph, perseverance and hope that is sure to connect and resonate with everyone who listens. Enjoy!
**Parental Advisory is suggested. This episode does contain content which may not be suitable for children** You wouldn't know it simply by looking at her, but Keyontae Davis (Nwachu) has experienced more in her short time on Earth than most people will experience over the course of their entire lives. Even then, most people wouldn't have faced half the things that this young woman has had to face and overcome in such a short period of time. In part 2 of our conversation, through a tear stained face, Keyontae recounts some of the hellish moments she's had to go through in life and how she was able to find healing and hope through it all. From being sexually abused for years, to being neglected and somewhat forgotten by her own mother, to losing her father at a young age, and so much more that I wouldn't even do justice to by trying to explain here. But to hear the full story, tune in and listen right now!
In this episode I've taken off the mask that a lot of us wear, especially as Christians, where we try to portray this image that everything is well and good. This episode was both difficult and therapeutic because it was the first time I've publicly revealed that I struggled with depression and losing myself over the past couple years. Listen in as I share my story about dealing with depression and how God helped me to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
This episode is one for the books! If you've ever read the bible then you've read stories about God performing signs, wonders and miracles, but what about since then. Have you seen many present day signs and wonders?? Have you doubted whether or not God even still performs miracles and wonders in these present times? If so, then you're like many of us who have often wondered if all those miracles we read about stopped once the last book of the bible was written.This episode is for anyone who's ever asked those big questions like "why God", "why me God", or "can God even heal me". Or if you've ever felt like you couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel, then this episode is for you. Listen in as our guest today shares her life and death experience while dealing with the all too real COVID-19 (Coronavirus). COVID tried to kill her, but she's still here and better than ever for it!!
I'll be honest and say this was one of the most challenging, convicting and motivating episodes FOR ME that I've done so far. Whether he knew it or not, our guest today dropped several nuggets that specifically hit me right where I live and I'm sure I won't be the only one. In today's episode, I sat down with my good friend and up-and-coming primetime TV and film star, Mark McKinnon as we discussed some of the high points and low points of his life and career thus far. From hitting rock bottom in his career to attending the funeral services for a father he hadn't seen in 20 years to starting his own world-renowned acting studio, we covered all of it and so much more! This is an episode you don't want to miss!!
In this episode we sat down with our good friend Siobhan Copeland as we talked about her day-to-day work as a child abuse victim advocate, a job not for the faint of heart. Personally, I don't think I'd have it within me to do this sort of work every day, but I'm extremely grateful that there are people out there like Siobhan who are committed to doing a job that has to be emotionally draining and difficult to do, but still have a passion and love for this sort of work. Maybe this episode will challenge and inspire all of us to work for a higher purpose in life beyond simply earning a living.
Ladies and gentlemen, put on your seatbelts for this one cause this episode is a rollercoaster of emotions! This episode was special! We were honored to welcome today's guest Lenneil Turner from Revolution Church DC as she opened up and shared some of her life experiences with us from being abandoned by her natural father, feeling rejected by her own mother to being sexual abused for many years by another family member. For years she held all of that of that pain in and carried it by herself. But eventually she was able to find healing and wholeness. To find out how, listen in to this powerful, transformative and inspirational episode with DC's own Lenneil Turner.
During this current season when all of us are being effected in some way by the COVID-19 Pandemic, I thought today's episode was very fitting and timely. With so many of us feeling all sorts of emotions like anxiety, uncertainty, doubt or even fear, I believe this episode is going to be a breath of fresh air for so many of us. In less than four years, the Bells have lived in four different states, had a new baby, been unemployed and faced great uncertainty on many levels, but somehow through all of it they were able to hold on to their sanity and each other. Listen in to find out how!
This episode truly was a special treat as I had the opportunity to talk to Darrell (aka Stephen the Levite) and his wife Trisha Bell. This is Part 1 of our conversation as we discussed one of the major hurdles they had to endure in their marriage as they dealt with some of the past trauma(s) that Trisha had gone through prior to them getting married. Forewarning: This episode does involve a conversation about sex and sexual assault, so if this isn't something you want your kids hearing about, you might want to check out one of previous episodes until it's safe to listen. Hope you enjoy!
We are BACK!!! After an extended hiatus, we are back for our first brand new episode of 2020! Today's episode is definitely one of the most transparent episodes we've done to date. In this episode I explain where I've been the past few months and why I've been away for so long. I've had to do a lot of soul-searching over the past few months and in this episode I start to reveal how I've been developing my own life-defining mindset and the impact that's been having on me. This is just the first episode that we dive into this thing we're calling "The Life-Defining Mindset". We hope you stick around!
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