In this episode, we continue discussing the importance of biblical literacy in an era where so much knowledge of truth is readily available but many people, including believers, are spiritually starving. The lack of knowledge has left many unequipped and suffering from an identity crisis spiritually and literally. Join us, as our featured guest, an…

In this episode, we discuss the importance of biblical literacy in an era where so much knowledge is readily available. Our featured guest, Isaiah Gasque, talks about his own personal encounter and how he was encouraged by others to go deeper in the word despite his youth. Called to the prophetic realm at a very young age, Isaiah opens up how he wo…

In this episode, we encourage our listening audience by reminding them of “The Power of God” that is harnessed in God's word when it is released. After all, when the scripture says, let the redeemed of the Lord say so, we assure you that It just isn’t referring to empty words. Because we are royalty and a chosen people, the words we speak carry wei…

In this episode, we discussed what Praise & Worship truly is and the importance of its role in the life of the believer. To bring even more understanding, Praise & Worship leader Lashanda Beck of Greensboro, NC joined me to dissect the vitality of this topic to distinguish the two terms which are used interchangeably but are not synonymous. Come an…

In this episode, we open up about pastors leading depressed and the demands placed on them by themselves and others. Our guest, mental health professional, Akiami McCoy, and owner of Life Counseling Transition breaks down what indicators leaders and congregations should be identifying to ensure their pastors are mentally sound. Statistics show that…

In this episode, our host Alvis Williams opens up about his first sexual experience as a teenager and the effects that it had on him. We encourage all parents and teenagers to take a listen.

Have you ever felt like you were in a position or assigned a task and there were no results being produced? If so, you need to listen to this life learned experience....

In this episode, we break down how God desires that we prosper in mental health and soul. Balance is key and we should never feel reluctant to reach out for help. Come and listen...

In this episode, we encourage you to identify in your life who are making noise and who are making change. Learning how to give your attention to that which matters starts with being among people who are willing to tell you the truth. Come and listen...

In this episode, we discover the “Attitude of leadership” by Dr. Myles Munroe. Let this inspire and catapult you in a greater capacity of influence among those your leading. Come and listen....

In this episode, we proclaim how relevant God’s Word is irregardless of the negative impeding influences of the culture in which we live. Come and listen....

In this episode, we address the thing that's trying to minimize your dreams. Many have fallen victim to this but don't even realize it. Come and listen...

In this short episode, we discuss how the Lord needs your full cooperation & participation when it comes to The “FAITH”. Come, listen, and be challenged today...

A short word of encouragement to those that have encountered failure and it’s been difficult to get through

In the episode, we discuss the issue of sexual immorality running rampant in the culture and the church. We cut no corner in these episodes...Come and listen!!!

In this episode, we discuss the effects of pornography on the brain and how it creeps into marital and non-marital relationships. Join us as we confront this subject head on...

In this episode we’re inspired by a word of encouragement to celebrate our efforts. Come and listen...

Sexual Sin X-rated” by far has to be one of the most challenging Table Talk’s discussed. We pushed the envelope in this episode to bring truth & clarity about sex in an overly sexualized culture. Come and listen as we tackle this issue...

We've all experienced disadvantages in our lives one way or another. What do you do when the odds are stacked against you? Come and Listen...

Many times in life we feel like giving up and throwing in the towel, but I got news for you, don't ”Quit"! Motivation is not enough, you need the other ingredients I speak of in this episode as well. Come and Listen...

In this episode, we continue discussing the sensitive subject of ”Why Does God Hate Divorce” with our special guest, Ryan Sturgis from At The Fountain Ministries...

In this episode, we continue our series Disembodied...Division Among Us from a sensitive perspective entitled ”Why Does God Hate Divorce”...Come and listen as we sort through this touchy subject?

Dialogue addressing topics that we as believers tend to shy away from. I think it’s critical for the growth of the Faith-Based Community to confront everyday real life situations healthfully.

In this short episode we discuss The Power of “NO” that alleviates unnecessary stress from your life.....Come and take a listen!

In this episode, we are exploring disembodiment in the household of faith that causes one to feel disconnected. The Lord never intended for us to be on the outskirts of our faith looking from the outside in.....Come and Listen

With in this episode we will be discussing the struggles that leaders face when it comes to delegating Authority & Responsibility with the confines of trust......Come take a listen

As leaders how do we delegate Responsibility & Authority within the confines of trust? Prepare yourself for this episode as we discover the difficulties of “Passing The Baton” to an up and coming generation.

How do you submit to unruly & abusive leadership in a way that still displays honor? This is the topic that we will be confronting in this episode......Come and Listen!

Addressing the competitive nature within the church that often resides in the spirit of pride. In this episode we also distinguish the difference between envy and jealousy. The two words are used interchangeably; but they are uniquely different.....Come and listen as we bring these issues to the table…

Dialogue addressing topics that we as believers tend to shy away from. I think it’s critical for the growth of the Faith-Based Community to confront everyday real life situations healthfully.

Table Talk........

Professional genealogist and private investigator Alvie Davidson joins Jane today to talk about freemasonry and masonic records. Alvie, a Master Mason and 32nd Degree Mason (also known as Scottish Rite), will explain what freemasonry is and its history abroad and in the U.S. Alvie will discuss what types of records were created by masonic lodges an…

Jim Folts, head of researcher services at the NY State Archives in Albany, joins Jane today to talk about the NY Supreme Court of Judicature and the NY Court of Chancery and their records. Find out the history of the courts, what types of court records the state archives holds, what we can find in the records that are important for genealogists and…

The Legal Genealogist Judy Russell and the Ulster County, NY, Commissioner of Jurors Paul O'Neill join Jane to talk about jurors in relation to our ancestors and to ourselves. We'll find out the history of jurors and how the system was brought to North America. Judy and Paul will also talk about what the role of jurors was historically, what court …

Today Jackie Graziano, archivist at the Westchester County Archives, and Patrick Raftery, librarian for the Westchester County Historical Society, join Jane to talk about the unique collections that each repository holds. With both located in the same building in Elmsford, NY, the archives holds county government records and the historical society …

Author William Dollarhide joins Jane today to talk about his latest books -- a three-volume set titled Census Substitutes & State Census Records by Family Roots Publishing Co. Bill will talk about the history of state censuses and what information we might find in them. He'll also tell what types of records he included in the books as substitutes a…

Thom Reed, Senior Marketing Manager at FamilySearch International, joins Jane today to talk about the Freedmen's Bureau records and the recently launched database and digital images for the records on FamilySearch. Thom will discuss the history of the Bureau of Refugees, Freemen, and Abandoned Lands a.k.a. Freedmen's Bureau which was established in…

Dr. Richard Haberstroh, author of German Churches in Metropolitan New York: A Research Guide, joins Jane to talk about Germans in the New York City metro area. Find out the history of Germans in NYC, why they came, where they settled, and what churches they organized. Richard will talk about his book and give some tips on researching our German anc…

Professional genealogist Angela Walton-Raji, author of Black Indian Genealogy Research: African-American Ancestors Among the Five Civilized Tribes, joins Jane this week to talk about the African American slaves of the Cherokees, Choctaws, Chickasaws, Creeks and Seminoles -- the Five Civilized Tribes. More than 20,000 enslaved people walked the Trai…

Michael Perazzini, Senior Interpreter at Johnson Hall State Historic Site at Johnstown in Fulton County, joins Jane to talk about the 18th century history of the Mohawk Valley, with a focus on Sir William Johnson's role in the Mohawk Valley, his Mohawk consort Molly Brant, the Iroquois and early European settlers in the Valley, and their experience…

Author, blogger and speaker Lisa Alzo joins Jane to talk about researching Eastern European ancestors. Find out which groups are considered to be Eastern Europeans and where they came from in Europe. Lisa will give a brief history of our Eastern Europeans -- explaining what their lives were like in Europe and why they emigrated to the U.S. We'll al…

Note: The show is about 1.75 hours. Listen in one sitting or listen in shifts -- but listen. It's a fascinating show! Professor Laurence M. Hauptman joins Jane today to discuss the history of the Iroquois Confederacy in Central and Western New York and his latest book, An Oneida Indian in Foreign Waters: The Life of Chief Chapman Scanandoah 1870-19…

Beth Hessel, Executive Director of the Presbyterian Historical Society in Philadelphia, joins Jane today to talk about the Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS). Beth will give a brief overview of the history of Prebyterianism and how it made its way to the U.S. She'll also tell us about the types of records that were created by Presbyterian church…

Town historians are unique to the state of New York. Today Jane interviews Rhinebeck Town Historian Nancy Kelly and Brookhaven Town Historian Barbara Russell. We'll find out what town historians do and how they can be a resource for genealogy research. We'll talk about the state mandate for town historians -- which does not include genealogy -- and…

Professional genealogists Billie Stone Fogarty and her son Rick Fogarty join Jane today to talk about researching the Five Civilized Nations. Billie and Rick will tell the history of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek and Seminole tribes in the Southeastern U.S. and their removal to Oklahoma in the early decades of the 1800s. Find out how Bill…

Pamela J. Vittorio joins Jane today to talk about the Erie Canal, its upcoming bicentennial and the records that were created. Pamela will give a brief history of the canal and then tell us what documents we can use to research our ancestors who were involved in one way or another on the Erie Canal -- to the builders, the boat captains, the canal w…

Keith Erekson, Director of the LDS Church History Library, joins Jane to talk about the history of the early Latter-day Saint church a.k.a. Mormon church from its beginnings in NY to the migration west through Ohio, Missouri, Illinois and then Utah. Keith will also tell about the handcart pioneers and the migration from California. We'll find out w…

Old Fulton New York Post Cards website creator Tom Tryniski joins Jane to talk about his work on the site. Find out why Tom started Old Fulton Post Cards, what goes on behind the scenes and what his plans are for the future. He'll also tell us how he decides what material to include and how best to use the site. http://fultonhistory.com/ Donations:…

Live from Fort Wayne, IN, today Jane interviews Curt Witcher, Genealogy Center Manager of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne. Having one of the largest genealogy research collections in the world, the ACPL is known for its work with PERSI, the Periodical Source Index. Find out what the ACPL collection holds -- including its special colle…

D. Joshua Taylor, new president of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society and host of The Genealogy Roadshow, joins Jane to talk about the NYG&B's new strategic plan. Josh will tell us how it was developed and what new initiatives are in the works for the society and its members. Josh will also talk about his experiences as host of the …