What is the Body of Christ, and what does it look like? Can you describe it? It's more than you might think!

Sometimes when we read the Bible, it's difficult to understand why God does what He does. But He always has a reason, and a lesson to teach

Many people shun reading the Old Testament because they feel all the wars Israel was engaged in were unjust, and even genocide. However, that is not the case, and I'd like to clear some things up.

Sometimes God uses pictures, or stories in the Bible to illustrate a specific truth. Today I'll tell you a story that illustrates God's grace toward us, and the grace we're to show toward others.

The grace of God is marvelous, but what sins does God's grace cover? All sins, or just some sins? I'll explore God's grace today in this episode

Everyone gets discouraged. It's not that we'll never be discouraged, but it's what we do with it that counts

Everyone wants to be happy, but few know where true happiness comes from. Let me fill in the blanks for you in today's Episode of Words of Truth

We must be vigilant in these days of people who are preaching a false gospel, and who have abandoned the faith. In this episode and I will help you to identify what it means to be apostate and what we can do as Christians following Christ.

Easter is the most important date on the Christian Calendar. However, you may wonder why the date changes every year. Let me try to explain.

I often listen to the prayers of people and wonder if they even hear what they are saying, or if they know the Biblical way to pray. God hears all of our prayers, but don't we want to pray Biblically? I'll explain what I mean in this podcast

Why do we need to pray? Why do some Christians stop praying? There are many reasons, and I'll talk about some of them in this episode

Why should we pray? Doesn't God know everything anyway? Why do we need to tell God what He already knows? And, why do people refuse to pray? I'll attempt to answer some of these questions

Have you ever been scammed? Lot's of people have been, and will be every day. The Devil scams us too, and we need to be aware and know how to combat his scams

We live in a world of fraud, scams, fakery and scandal. In the spiritual realm we also deal with these things. Today I want to expose the works of the devil by sharing some ways he is scamming people, and how we can avoid his schemes.

Satan tempted Jesus by telling Him that he'd give Jesus all authority over the earth is He'd worship him. How much authority was that? How much authority does Satan have to give away?

Read transcript Episode Notes Suavé is the Founder of the Hip Hop ConnXion Family Nationwide with branches in Indiana, Michigan and Headquarters in Illinois. Hip Hop ConnXion has taken 1st in the USA and 2nd in the World at the Hip Hop International Championships in previous years and is the only Illinois based dance company to have been awarded me…

If you are a New Year Resolution kind of person, chances are you'll break your resolutions before the year is out. Let me give you some ideas for how to set goals and keep them

Episode Notes Similarities & Differences: A Conversation With Mark Howard Mark Howard Founding Artistic Director / Choreographer For more than three decades, this Emmy Award-winning choreographer has been striving for and achieving that which is profoundly significant and equally difficult to attain—the transcendence of craft to art and th…

Some people say we shouldn't celebrate Christmas, because it's not really the date Jesus was born. Let me share with you why we celebrate Christmas

We all know the story of Christ's birth - or do we? How much of what we know if made up, exaggerated, or misquoted? Let me set the facts straight.

Episode Notes African Dance & Ballet: A Conversation With Regina Perry-Carr & Elaine Blair Regina Perry-Carr, Former Artistic Director of Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago (MDT). Perry-Carr is the 4th Artistic Director in the notable, historic forty-nine year old organization. A native of Chicago,IL, Perry-Carr began her formal dance training with her…

This is a continuation in exploring a Christian Worldview and values with that of the world around us.

As Christians with live with the tension between living in a world of contrasting ideologies, and living for God.

When was the last time you heard anyone talk about God's Wrath? It's an unpopular subject today, but an important subject we need to understand and even embrace.

There is a move to eliminate Christianity from society (like that hasn't been attempted before). We see it in so many arenas of society. We need to have our eyes open, and be ready as Christians to stand for truth.

Episode Notes Starting A Non-Profit & Running A Non-Profit: A Conversation With Vershawn Sanders-Ward Vershawn Sanders Ward, (she/her/hers) is the Founding Artistic Director and CEO of Red Clay Dance Company and is currently a candidate for Dunham Technique Certification. She holds an MFA in Dance from New York University and is the first recipient…

In this second episode I want to help you understand where we got our Bible, and why we have the books in it that we have.

Is the Bible reliable? How can I know that what I'm reading is true? In a society which views the Bible as nothing more than an ancient book, let me give you some reasons for why you can trust it to be true.

It's tough to live as a fully committed Christian in our society today. This podcast will give you some tips for survival

Black Magic & Christianity: A Conversation With Bianca Shaw Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Bianca Shaw is an American Hip-Hop Emcee, Singer, Drummer and Songwriter who began writing her first raps at 11-years old. Bianca was inspired by mother, Portia Shaw, to sing and empowered by Missy Elliot, Erykah Badu, and Beyonce’s authentic and power…

As Christians we need to learn how to living with opposition to our faith, even persecution. God's Word gives us some principles we can live by

All of us experience difficulties in our lives. How we respond to them will make the difference between defeat and victory. Today I'll give you some ideas about how to live in victory

It's difficult to live in so much change that rattles our sensibility and our lives. It makes us feel like outsiders. But there is a way to live in this changing world, and in this episode I outline those steps.

Episode Notes CRT & DEI: A Conversation w/Tristan Bruns, Host Of Gasps From A Dying Art Form - Part 2 Everyone is talking about Critical Race Theory - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - The 1619 Project - Woke-ism. However, most people don't know what it is, what it means or how it works! Produced by Vanessa Abron Edited by Tristan Bruns Recorded On L…

Episode Notes CRT & DEI: A Conversation w/Tristan Bruns, Host Of Gasps From A Dying Art Form - Part 1 Everyone is talking about Critical Race Theory - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - The 1619 Project - Woke-ism. However, most people don't know what it is, what it means or how it works! Produced by Vanessa Abron Edited by Tristan Bruns Recorded On L…

In this third Episode I will explain in child-like terms how we can know and do the will of God.

Episode Notes Local Legacies & National Treasures: A Candid Conversation w/ Some Of Chicago's Tap Legends - Mr. Taps aka Ayrie King III, Jimmy Payne Jr., Martin 'Tre' Dumas & Reginald “Reggio The Hoofer” McLaughlin - Part 2 Mr. Taps The King of Whimsical Dance As soon as he enters the room, Mr. Taps' engaging personality and fancy footwork entrance…

Episode Notes Local Legacies & National Treasures: A Candid Conversation w/ Some Of Chicago's Tap Legends - Mr. Taps aka Ayrie King III, Jimmy Payne Jr., Martin 'Tre' Dumas & Reginald “Reggio The Hoofer” McLaughlin Mr. TapsThe King of Whimsical DanceAs soon as he enters the room, Mr. Taps' engaging personality and fancy footwork entrances audiences…

Today, in a continuation of knowing and doing the will of God, I'll be talking about the Two Wills of God and why they are important to understand.

Many people ask me how they can know the will of God for their lives. It's not a mystery, and it's not something God wants to hide from us. Let me unravel the mystery for you today.

How have you formed your worldview? There have been some influencers, whether you're aware of them or not. The non-Christian world also has worldviews, and in this episode I'll be talking about what they are and how they can influence us as Christians.

What is your worldview? Do you even know what that is, or are you just going along with what society tells you it should be?

Many have not even considered what their worldview is, so they just piecemeal it, grabbing from whatever others tell them they should think. This will be a several part podcast as I examine what a Christian worldview is.

Why do we pray? Why, when we pray, we don't get what we ask for? How can we pray more effectively? This the topic I'll address in this podcast

Where do you find your self-esteem? If you're not looking in the right place, you'll never truly find self-worth. In this episode I'll be talking about how to find, and where to find self-worth that will last

In this second part of Psalm 129 the author discussing righteous living although being treated unjustly, and how to live a life of faith.

I think we'd all agree that sometimes life isn't fair. Bad things happen to good people. Today we'll be looking at some principles that will help us persist in the face of difficulty.

Many people struggle with mental illness with no real help of hope. I pray that today's podcast will be an encouragement and help to those who are struggling.

Bril Barrett launches the second season of “The Either/And Podcast w/ Bril Barrett” with this candid reflection of 2022 and exciting introduction of 2023! produced by Vanessa AbronEdited by Tristan BrunsRecorded On Location at The M.A.D.D. Rhythms Podcast NetworkLocated Inside The Harold Washington Cultural Center https://www.maddrhythms.com/m-a-d-…

We've been hearing reports of what is happening at Asbury University in Kentucky, and how revival has broken out. This begs the question: "What is revival?" I'd like to address that question in this podcast