Dr. Gadson discusses the statistics on suicide for African Americans ages 15-24, and the general population among youth and young adults.  She discusses how churches need to create safe spaces to talk about hopelessness and suicide in youth and young adult ministries. 

Rev. Adams discusses the lived experiences of black and brown girls, the need to create safe spaces for them, and the need for the church to normalize seeking mental health surrounding the constant issues youth face. 

Dr. Gadson discusses the need to talk about suicide in the Body of Christ. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. 

Suicide hotline - 1-800 -273 - TALK 

Dr. Gadson discusses the podcast’s six month’s birthday,  systematic desensitization, the process of following God, and the promises of God.  Sometimes following God can evoke feelings of anxiety, fear, and insecurity.  We discuss how God can show us places in us as He moves us to new places.

Dr. Gadson discusses what we can do while undergoing intense suffering.  We look to the life of Job and learn what Job did. 

Dr. Gadson discusses appraisal focused coping strategies.  Strategies include rational thinking and recognizing what catastrophic thinking is and how unhelpful those thoughts can be. 

Tyra Lane-Kingsland joins us today to encourage parents during this time where parents are stretched more than ever.  Tyra encourages parents to focus on things beyond the temporal needs and not miss moments of connecting with our children. 

Theologian Ally Henny joins us today. She gives powerful and insightful discussion about how churches have responded to issues such as the pandemic and racial injustices.  She also shares her thoughts about other recent events from theological perspective. 

Dr. Gadson discusses the concept of adjusting.  The focus of today’s conversation centers on coping strategies that are counterproductive and unhealthy. 

Author and Speaker LaTasha Langerston discusses the passion and call to minister to girls and young women. 

Tune in to hear the wisdom Latasha shares as she pursues God with all of her heart.