Of Saints & Sinners

Welcome Saints and Sinners! Excited to announce this is our first live episode. EJ and Deacon Dev are doing their first episode in person since they started the podcast. This week the two are talking about remembering the past, but living for now in their Testimony or Confession segment. In the main sermon, they're talking about Lil Nas X and the controversy circling around his maternity pictures and the reaction from Boosie. The Saint(s) of the week are Michael K Williams, and Nia DaCosta. Sinner of the week is Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. #lilnasx #boosie #niadacosta #michaelkwilliams #50cent 

Welcome Saints and Sinners! We're back with another episode. This week we're covering a lot of topics. In our Testimony or Confession segment we're discuss hesitancy to get started on new projects, as well as a need for a maid. For our sermon we are talking about Only Fans, NY State's new governor, Governor Hochul, full FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine, and the Crate Challenge. Our Saint of the week is Sha'Carri Richardson and the Sinner of the week is Nike. Enjoy the service! #governorhochul #nystate #pfizer #vaccine #shacarririchardson #trackandfield #cratechallenge #nike #onlyfans

Welcome everybody to another service. This week in our Testimony or Confession section we're discussing cancelled trips, lost opportunities, and height deficiency. In our sermon we discuss Andrew Cuomo's resignation, America's withdrawal from and the Taliban's take over of Afghanistan, celebrities not being hygienic, and more. Our Saint of the Week is Angela Basset, and Our Sinner of the Week is anyone involved with America's withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Welcome Saints and Sinners! Deacon Dev and EJ have a great episode lined up for you. We talk about Simone Biles spectacular exit from the Olympic Games prioritizing her health and well being over the expectations of everyone else. This discussion transitions into how women, particularly black women can find themselves disadvantaged in some sports, and we also discuss the argument for transgender people participating in sports with cis gendered people. Next we talk about Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis and how they don't wash their children. Our Sinner of the week is DaBaby and our Saint of the week is Issa Rae. Warning some of these conversations can be triggering and we try to be as delicate as possible when expressing our thoughts on these. We also play a clip of what DaBaby said at his RollingLoud concert. #SimoneBiles #Olympicgames #AshtonKutcher #MilaKunis #Showerdays #Dababy #IssaRae

Welcome to another episode everyone! This week we're definitely in a "Flow". In our Testimony and Confession segment EJ gives us an update on his job situation and Deacon Dev talks about family. We then discuss the Questlove documentary Summer of Soul and the subject of the Harlem Cultural Festival. We discuss its relevance and what it means that the conversations that were being held in 1969 are still happening today. We discuss the criticism of Billionaires going to space while people are starving and homeless in their home countries. #JeffBezos #Questlove #Space #HarlemCulturalFestival #SummerofSoul #Harem #SpaceRace #1969 #Woodstock

Welcome back Saints and Sinners! We've been away for a little bit, but we do explain why.  This week we're talking about Sha'Carri Richardson, Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, and Tabitha Brown! Enjoy!

Welcome to the sanctuary Saints and Sinners!  There is a message on this week.  We discuss the NY state reopening thanks to 70% vaccination rate, the race to be NYC mayor and ranked choice voting, Chrissy Teigen and her mean tweets, and a modern day Jonah and the whale. #jonahandthewhale #chrissyteigen #nycmayor #elections #mayawiley #ericadams #rankedchoicevoting #thegym #nyreopening

Welcome Saints and Sinners! Deacon Dev and EJ have quite the show for you this week.  Prior to us getting into the first segment the pair discuss further the entrapments of having friends you want to spend time with when what they're trying to do inhibits you from reach your goals.  In our Testimony or Confession segment EJ gives some insights into his relationship with his father, and Deacon Dev confesses to his absenteeism from church in the past year. Our Saint of the Week goes to the newest addition to the Royal Family, and our Sinner of the Week goes to the NFL. Enjoy! #NFL #royalfamily #fatherandson #fathersday #onlinechurch #modernchurch #spiritual #christian #structuralracism #friends #distractions

Welcome Saints and Sinners to another episode!  This week's Testimony & Confession the guys are talking alcohol consumption, how much is too much? Also, water conservation.  The message this week is about personal privacy, media, and the way Naomi Osaka handled the French Open.  Next we discuss appropriate travel attire for black women. Should the bonnet be worn outside the house? The Saint of the Week goes to our music producer TJ who created our intro song, which we hope you all liked. The Sinner of the Week goes to the Memorial Day Weekend Weather.  Enjoy. #naomiosaka #media #environmentallyfriendly #waterconservation #monique #bonnet #blackhair #traveloutfit #frenchopen #newmusic #blackwomen

Welcome Saints and Sinners.  We have a word on this morning. This episode Deacon Dev and EJ are discussing the hardships of working in a job you don't like, as well as taking the risk of leaving a city you're familiar with.  Our Sinners of the Week are Valteri Bottas' F1 pit crew, and our Saint of the Week is Prince Harry. #f1 #formula1 #employment #working #moving #citylife #princeharry

Welcome everyone to the Of Saints and Sinners Podcast. In today's testimony and confession we discuss credit card debt, island vacations, and hesitations of flying. Your host are also discussing their understanding of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. They give an abbreviated biblical history of where conflict between Jews and Muslims stems from, how western powers/Christians are complicit, as well as what they were brought to believe about general conflicts in the Middle East. The conversation then flows into their Saints  of the week discussing Will Smith, body positivity, and health; and Sinner of the Week former richest man in the world Bill Gates. #freepalestine #thecrusades #theholyland #billgates #willsmith #flightplan #vacations #microsoft #thefreshprince

Welcome Saints and Sinners! We're glad you've joined us for another sermon.  This week in our Testimony and Confession segment we talk about the fragility of life and how in one instant things can change.  Next we talk about an old resurfaced clip of Steve Harvey claiming he can't be friends with women, and that men with women friends are only waiting for a "chink in the armor". We ask the timeless question, "Can men and women just be friends?"  Our sermon transitions into a discussion about the revised CDC Guidelines and going back outside.  Lastly for our Sinner of the Week we discuss a 39 year old man who conned his 30+ girlfriends into giving him gifts on different days which he told them were his birthdays, and for our Saint of the Week we acknowledge all the Mothers and women who have raised children. #steveharvey #men #women #relationships #covid19 #cdcguidelines #outside #birthdaycon #mothersday

Welcome Saints and Sinners to another episode! In this week’s Testimony and Confession we talk about the trials and tribulations of credit card debt, as well as the weird things alcohol will make you do. In our main sermon we discuss Prince Phillip’s funeral as well as Dthe public attitude around Kate Middleton. Next we discuss the trial of Derek Chauvin and the recently announced verdict. Lastly our Saint of the Week is CNN reporter Chris Cuomo and our Sinner of the Week is Saadiq Teague. LISTEN! SHARE! SUBSCRIBE! and rate us wherever you listen to the podcast! #derekchauvin #georgefloyd #justice #katemiddleton #chriscuomo #cnn #saadiqteague #gunlaws #nyc #creditcarddebt #drunkstories #blackdiaspora #blackpodcast #podcastrecommendation #podcastlistening #podcastlovers #blackculture #blm #podcast #youngblackprofessionals #blackchurch #churchoflaugh #divine9 #hbcualum #cogic #pentecostal

Welcome Saints and Sinners to another service! We're glad you decided to listen in. In this week's Testimony or Confession segment the host talk about the thought of dying, and giving free labor by not taking all of your PTO (paid time off). For the main sermon we talk about us both receiving our first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. We then dive into a short discussion around Khloe Kardashian, body image, and how it can impact people. For our Saint of the Week we're giving it Carl Wallace, who offered to help an unknown person who burglarized his restaurant in Atlanta. Our Sinner of the Week is former NBA player Darius Morris for abusing his girlfriend. Spread the good word, rate us wherever you're listening. Send the podcast to your friends and family! Be Blessed! #vacation #vaccine #pfizer #covid19 #khloekardashia #kardashians #bodyimage #photos #restorativejustice #dariusmorris #atlanta

Welcome Saints and Sinners! Today's service was sent from on high. The speakers on today in their Testimony or Confession segment talk about what they thought they knew about sex and marriage when they were youths in the church versus what they know now in their adulthood. They transition into a discussion about DMX, his impact on the music industry, what they enjoyed about his music, and his battle with addiction. Next they discuss dogma in the church by way of a video of LaShun Pace pleading with the women of the COGIC to stop wearing pants and to follow the decrees of Bishop Mason. Our Saints of the Week are Earth Wind & Fire, along with the Isley Brothers; and the Sinners of the Week are an unnamed group of church musicians who were caught saying some pretty unholy things in the live mic. We hope you enjoy today's message. Spread the good word and help us build our flock! #sex #dmx #cogic #lashunpace #gospelmusic #dogma #verzuz #earthwindandfire #Isleybrothers #legends #hiphop #music

Welcome Saints and Sinners! Another sermon this week brought to you by your hosts.  This week's Testimony and Confession is centered around Holy Week. We transition into a conversation about Lil Nas X's new song Montero and the release of his Satan Shoe collaboration with MSCHF. We talk about the treatment of the LGBTQ Community in the Black Church, how much influence entertainers really have on children, and uses of santanic/demonic references in music. We then talk about Bakery Karen also known as Stephanie Denaro, and the irony of her having two biracial children but choosing to use racist language against other black people. Our Sinner of the week is given to Quavo after footage is shown of he and Saweetie getting into a tussle in an elevator. Saint of the Week is given to Issa Rae for signing a 8-figure deal with Warnermedia. #holyweek #lint # easter #goodfriday #lilnasx #mschf #montero #bakerykaren #quavo #saweetie #relationships #issarae #saintsandsinnerpodcast

Welcome Saints and Sinners! We have a great episode lined up for you.  This week in our Testimony or Confession segment we talk about walking in our purpose and we give a birthday shout to to someone special.  Next for our first topic we discuss the horrible tragedy the befell Cherokee County in the suburbs of Atlanta, GA where 8 people, 6 of which were Asian women fell victim to a violent hate crime.  To lighten the mood we talk about the season of break ups as it was announced the Quavo and Saweetie end their relationship, Derrick Jaxn is caught cheating on his wife, and Gary Owens and his wife announce their divorce as well.  Lastly our Saint of the Week is the newly appointed Presiding Bishop of COGIC - J. Drew Sheard, husband of Karen-Clark Sheard, and our Sinner of the week goes to President Joe Biden. #blackchurch #blackculture #relationships #sex #infidelity #stopasianhate #cogic #pentecostal #gossip

Welcome, welcome! Another week and another sermon for your ears, soul, and entertainment. This week in our Testimony and Confessions we reveal some things about ourselves that might get our black cards revoked includes games we don't know how to play, and certain food choices that may shock you. We dive into a discussion on the Grammy Awards presentations - what did and did not like about them.  We transition to discuss the revelation that Kirk Franklin and his son have a contentious relationship as we discuss the recording of their argument that was leaked to social media. We discuss what it means to be a Christian parent, and how common it is to have families in church that do not get along with one another. Lastly, our Sinners of the Week are Sharon Osbourne of The Talk, and R&B singer Trey Songz. Saint of the Week is 28 time Grammy winner Beyonce Knowles-Carter. Enjoy and be blessed! #grammys #grammyawards #sugaringrits #comfortfood #diet #soulfood #parenting #KirkFranklin #KirkFranklinandthefamily #parents #sharonosbourne #thetalk #treysongz #beyonce #beyonceknowlescarter #blueivy

In this week's episode we discuss the sequel to the Eddie Murphy classic, Coming to America...Coming 2 America. We later discuss the annoyances of dating and what is and isn't appropriate as well as the worst things we wished on our exes. The next part of the conversation revolves around the revealing interview Oprah Winfrey conducted with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. We discuss racism, mental health, and the toxic history of the family not protecting those who have married into the family. Sinner of the week is Piers Morgan and the Saint of the week is Oprah.

It’s our best episode yet! We’re talking red flags in relationships, Kirk Franklin’s Tiny Desk, Golden Globes, and more. Listen! Share! Subscribe and Rate us wherever you listen to podcast. Help us grow our flock!