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Addiction often begins quietly—with pain, prescriptions, sleepless nights, and the pressure to appear strong—and my own path through chronic pain, Ambien dependence, and a military mindset of hiding struggle shows how tolerance and numbness can spiral into broken relationships and denial. Hitting bottom didn’t destroy me; it woke me up to surrender control to God, embrace a greater purpose, and admit I couldn’t fight addiction alone. Recovery came through practical steps: daily affirmations, a clean environment free of drama, accountability programs, mentors who’ve walked the path, and strategies to protect sleep, manage pain, and reset the mind without substances. This message is for anyone tempted by “just tonight” or families suffering in silence—choose action now, fight fear with repetition, and surround yourself with people who expect you to win. The fight continues daily, but progress, not perfection, is the goal, and sharing your story forward begins today.

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The applause glittered, but the goal was always simpler: hear a father say “I’m proud of you.” That confession unlocks a conversation with Jermaine Sellers that moves past the highlight reel into the parts of a gospel career few dare to describe. We talk about the ache that launched a voice, the church culture that framed his childhood, and the industry machine that packaged his gift while ignoring his humanity. What begins as a story about music becomes a map of survival—through trauma, isolation, addiction, and the relentless pressure to perform holiness for public consumption.

Jermaine walks us through the years he called cocaine “energy,” the pandemic apartment that forced a reckoning, and the promises dangled by powerful names that vanished when his orientation didn’t fit the brand. He names the hypocrisy—hotel “prayers” that were propositions, credits withheld, a television platform without a safety net—and draws a sharp line between personal faith and the business of gospel music. If you’ve ever wondered how spiritual abuse hides in plain sight, or why gifted artists burn out after big TV moments, this is the unvarnished answer. We lean into hard truths about church hurt, exploitation, and the cost of chasing validation, while also pointing to the tools that rebuilt his life: therapy, boundaries, chosen love, and a fierce commitment to documentation and legal protection.

For emerging singers, parents, and pastors alike, we lay out practical guardrails—don’t meet behind closed hotel doors, get a lawyer before you sign or sing, keep receipts for every session, diversify your stages, and audit your motives so you’re not reenacting old wounds under bright lights. Jermaine’s forthcoming book, In My Sundays Best, turns receipts into resources for the next wave of talent. If this conversation challenges your assumptions or gives words to your own story, share it with a friend, subscribe for part two, and leave a review telling us the one boundary you’ll never cross again.

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The most surprising part isn’t the pain—it’s the moment the craving disappeared. Rochelle sits with us and tells a story many hide: childhood molestation, a decades-long addiction that felt like relief until it wasn’t, and the day she chose a police car over another hit. What follows is not a miracle montage but a set of small, relentless choices—thirty days of prayer in county, six months of structure, and a first year built around meetings, mentors, and learning to trust quiet again.

We trace the ripple effects of early harm into adult life: hypervigilance with kids, guilt over sending her children to safer homes, and the complicated love that still shows up for family who couldn’t show up for her. Rochelle is candid about triggers, boundaries, and the humility of “one day at a time.” She talks about getting baptized high and still being met by grace, about discovering she was emotionally stuck at twelve and deciding to bring that younger girl forward instead of leaving her behind. There’s laughter here too—a frank honesty about dentures, math classes that won’t quit, and the way a partner’s steady love can rewrite the meaning of touch.

We move from survival to service. Rochelle returns to school for human services, earns a substance abuse certificate, and lays out plans for a recovery home focused on people leaving prison—IDs, stability, dignity, and a path back to community. We talk about protecting children, refusing to be bystanders, and practicing the B3U ethos: burn the lies, break the cycles, become unstoppable. If you’ve ever felt numb just to make it through, this conversation offers a map back to yourself—realistic, faith-filled, and fiercely hopeful.

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Ever notice how one heated moment can rewrite the story—casting you as the problem while the real issue slips into the background? We go straight at that trap and unpack the quiet ways we hand over our power: explosive reactions that cost credibility, silence that breeds resentment, and people-pleasing that looks kind but leaves us empty. Through raw, funny, and candid stories—from a Chuck E. Cheese confrontation to navigating racial disrespect with composure—we explore how to stay grounded when others expect a performance.

Ashley opens up about military life as a Black woman and the pressure to fit the “pit bull” stereotype, sharing how calm leadership can be more effective than volume. We walk through what it means to be strategic under stress: when to speak, when to document, when to step back. The conversation moves into trauma, therapy, and the long work of rebuilding self-worth. Fear still knocks, but it doesn’t get a vote. If you’ve ever felt stuck in loops of overthinking, muted needs, or relationships that drain, this is a roadmap out.

We get practical with boundaries that actually protect peace—saying a full-stop no, skipping environments that sabotage growth, and setting standards in dating and friendship that add rather than subtract. We talk parenting as a mirror for power, leaving toxic patterns when our kids start to dim, and choosing purpose over approval through daily habits that build momentum. Faith undergirds it all—naming God as the source of courage and the anchor that steadies every step. Hit play to learn how to hold your center, keep your voice, and move forward with intention. If this spoke to you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs strength today, and leave a review to help more people find these conversations.

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The journey from being misunderstood to discovering your true potential often requires someone who can see the diamond beneath the rough exterior. In this profound conversation with Prophetess Moina Tucker, founder of The Altar Experience, we uncover how early labels nearly limited her future before a dedicated teacher recognized her gifts.

Prophetess Tucker shares her remarkable transition from being placed in remedial classes to discovering her spiritual calling. With raw honesty, she reveals how mentorship transformed her life and shaped her ministry philosophy: "Seeing people, not looking at them." This powerful distinction guides her approach to connecting with those who might feel judged or excluded in traditional religious settings.

Through vivid metaphors, Tucker explains how diamonds form deep within the earth until they become so magnificent the pressure pushes them to the surface, where they finally shine when exposed to air. Similarly, many of us wait beneath the surface for someone to recognize our potential or for circumstances to push us toward our destiny.

The conversation takes a practical turn as Tucker addresses the challenges of balancing multiple roles—pastor, military veteran, publisher, wife, mother, and grandmother. Her candid admission that "sometimes I didn't have it together" offers refreshing permission for listeners to acknowledge their own struggles. Her wisdom shines in statements like "You can't pour from an empty cup" and "Have your moment, but don't let your moment have you"—acknowledging emotions while refusing to be defined by them.

For anyone questioning their purpose or facing setbacks, Tucker provides actionable guidance: align your work with your passion, study your craft, learn from others, and most importantly, protect your energy by setting boundaries. "Stop giving people the best of you that don't deserve you," she advises, drawing from biblical wisdom about discernment.

Whether you're seeking spiritual renewal, struggling to overcome labels, or simply needing encouragement to reclaim your power, this conversation offers both comfort and challenge. Share this episode with someone who needs to be reminded of their diamond-like potential!

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What happens when a crisis counselor confronts her own trauma? Chenia Hughes brings raw honesty and professional insight to this powerful conversation about healing, helping others, and finding your true worth.

As a licensed master social worker responding to mental health emergencies in homes, schools, jails, and on the streets, Chenia shares how crisis work "chose her" after discovering her natural ability to connect with people in distress. With a calm spirit and personal understanding of pain, she navigates the challenging world of crisis intervention, primarily dealing with suicidal ideation, substance abuse issues, and youth struggling with identity and bullying.

The conversation takes a deeply personal turn when Chenia reveals how her relationship with her biological father shaped her sense of self-worth and accomplishments. Despite being a first-generation college graduate, her father's absence at graduation and apparent disinterest in her achievements left emotional wounds that drove her to constantly seek validation. Through therapy, she learned to recognize these patterns and address them, finding fulfillment in knowing her true identity rather than external approval.

One of the most eye-opening segments addresses misconceptions about crisis management. Contrary to popular belief, it's actually quite difficult to hospitalize someone for mental health reasons. "It's not against the law to be delusional," Chenia points out, highlighting frustrations in a system that often fails to provide adequate intervention until situations escalate to criminal behavior.

This episode beautifully illustrates how confronting our past wounds can free us to live more authentically and help others more effectively. Whether you're in a helping profession, navigating your own healing journey, or supporting someone in crisis, Chenia's wisdom offers practical insights and spiritual encouragement for breaking cycles and becoming unstoppable.

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Have you ever felt the weight of others' expectations holding you back from your true purpose? Dr. Teresa Hegwood knows this feeling all too well.

During this powerful conversation, Dr. Hegwood opens up about her transformative experience at the Altar Experience event, where she arrived feeling "tired, exhausted, picked out, picked on, and lied on." What follows is a remarkable story of breaking free from limitation and reclaiming divine authority. When Dr. Capehart preached about removing the "grave clothes" that bind us—those spoken words of death that keep us from our purpose—Dr. Hegwood recognized herself as "that one person" who needed the breakthrough.

As a Family Nurse Practitioner with a doctoral degree, Dr. Hegwood navigates the complex challenges of being a woman of color in healthcare, facing opposition not just from outside her community but sometimes from within it. Her work spans mental health, detox, rehabilitation, and primary care, requiring her to address every aspect of her patients' wellbeing. Through it all, she's discovered that true power comes not from titles or others' approval, but from standing firm in her divine purpose.

"I take my power back, I take my authority back. I am who God says I am," she declares with conviction that's impossible to ignore. For anyone feeling diminished or constrained by others' expectations, Dr. Hegwood offers this wisdom: "Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord. When people want you to sit down, when people want you to take down, stand still and firm on the Word of God."

Join us for this month-long series featuring inspiring stories from the Altar Experience. And remember—burn through the past, break the cycle, and become unstoppable in your purpose.

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Postpartum depression doesn't discriminate—not even against women of faith. In this raw and powerful conversation, Pastor Kristie Anderson bravely shares her journey through the darkness of postpartum depression while balancing her roles as a mother of three, pastor, and healthcare professional.

Kristie's story begins with her first pregnancy during March 2020—right as COVID lockdowns began. What followed was a perfect storm: her husband contracting COVID shortly after their daughter's birth, leaving her alone with a colicky newborn; becoming pregnant again just 11 months later; losing her father to a heart attack; and eventually facing a life-threatening hemorrhage during her third child's delivery that left doctors wondering how she survived.

The most chilling moment comes when Kristie reveals hearing a voice telling her to harm her baby—a turning point where she recognized her postpartum depression as more than just exhaustion. "That's a demon," she says, detailing how her faith became her anchor when she couldn't trust her own thoughts. Rather than portraying her struggles as separate from her ministry, Kristie explains how these trials actually strengthened her ability to pastor others: "I wouldn't want to be in their past if I didn't have to do nothing...how could you teach me? It's better from experience."

Whether you're struggling with postpartum depression, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in understanding this common but often misunderstood condition, this episode offers wisdom from someone who's walked through the fire. Kristie shares practical strategies that helped her heal: prayer, therapy, medical support, honest communication with doctors, and building a village of support—even when biological family isn't available.

Listen now to discover why rest isn't just a luxury but a biblical command, how to recognize when you need help, and why breaking the silence around mental health is essential for healing.

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What happens when divine alignment brings unexpected wisdom into your life? In this powerful episode of Be Free You, host Brie Charles takes us inside The Altar Experience, where her encounter with 78-year-old apostle Dr. Yadar Nichols becomes a masterclass in spiritual transformation.

Dr. Nichols—who began preaching at just 13 years old and carries over 60 years of ministry experience—delivers a timely word about stepping into new seasons with boldness. "The old wine is predictable," she explains, "but the new wine is shocking." This prophetic insight resonates deeply with Brie's own message of transformation, creating one of those rare moments when spiritual dots connect before your very eyes.

The conversation takes vulnerable turns as Brie opens up about church hurt, PTSD, and questioning her purpose despite founding three impactful community initiatives. Dr. Nichols responds with hard-earned wisdom: "Though you may be suffering now, know that you're coming out to the other side." Her powerful teaching about the necessity of life's fires offers profound perspective—when you're chosen by God, the journey through fire isn't optional, but it produces something uniquely powerful that sets you apart.

Whether you're questioning your purpose, healing from past wounds, or seeking to understand why your path has been so challenging, this episode offers hope that nothing in your journey has been wasted. Listen now to discover how to "burn through the past, break the cycle, and become unstoppable" with guidance from someone who's spent decades helping others find their divine identity beyond religious conditioning.

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What happens when you step beyond your comfort zone and embrace the calling you never thought was meant for you? Pastor Tina Lee knows this journey intimately. Once a self-described "background person" who shied away from the spotlight, she now leads New Harvest Christian Center in Battle Creek, Michigan with purpose and conviction.

The Altar Experience, hosted by Pastor Moena Tucker and Jamie Tucker, created a sacred space where women found breakthrough and healing through shared stories. As Pastor Tina reveals in this powerful conversation with host Brie Charles, purpose often doesn't arrive fully formed—it emerges through baby steps and the courageous decision to believe you're chosen despite your broken pieces.

"Sometimes we feel alone...but my purpose was not yet revealed," Pastor Tina shares, offering hope to listeners feeling lost or directionless. Her most profound insight challenges our understanding of being chosen: contrary to feeling special or privileged, those with the most powerful purposes often emerge from places of deep brokenness. "You are the one that's chosen because you have a testimony to help someone else," she explains, reframing past trauma as preparation for helping others.

The conversation culminates with Pastor Tina's mission for the coming year—"taking back your power"—which perfectly complements Brie's vision to help listeners "burn through the path, break the cycle and become unstoppable." Tune in for an authentic dialogue that will inspire you to see purpose in your pain and recognize that your story, especially the difficult chapters, might be exactly what someone else needs to hear.

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