Church Daze

Even though May is considered mental health awareness month, it is clear with today’s episode that our own mental health is a priority year round. Join us and our special guest Ama Owusuaa, a Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in Charlotte, NC, as we discuss the importance of mental health and the stigmatizes that have been placed by society and the church.

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Self-Care is defined as, the practice of taking action to preserve ones own physical, mental and emotional health.  The media has often defined it as giving yourself more of what you want not necessarily what you need. Join us as we take it a step further to discuss selfishness vs selflessness and self-care vs squad care and what the Bible has to say.

Scriptures referenced: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7; Philippians 2:3-4; Mark 6:31-32; Matthew 22:39

Other resources: How #SquadCare Saved My Life, Is #SquadCare the New Self-Care?

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Guest Alert! The Bible calls Jesus a wonderful counselor, but is Jesus all we need to live a holistic life? Join us and our special guest Matthew J. Kirk as we discuss men, masculinity, counseling, and how the church has helped influence men in seeking proper counseling. You don’t want to miss this episode.

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SZN 2, We are back and have plenty to talk about! If you are not aware, May is Mental Health Awareness month. While everyone may not deal with a mental illness, managing our mental health can be challenging. Join us as we discuss the difference between mental health and mental illness,  strategies on how to manage mental health, and what the church and culture has taught us about managing our feelings and emotions.

Scriptures referenced: Romans 7:14-25; Luke 22:44; Psalms 51:16-17

Other resources: Mental Health by the Numbers, Learn about Mental Health--CDC, In the Light with Dr. Anita Phillips Podcast--"You Asked! About Therapy"

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From hello to I do. Married at First sight doesn’t give anytime to get to know who you are saying yes to. You might get lucky and meet your perfect spouse, or someone who has no business being married. Join us and our special guest Marcus Peoples as we discuss one of the couples on this season of Lifetime's Married at First Sight, Chris Williams and Paige Banks. We talk about why everybody hates Chris, why we've stopped rooting for Paige, and how some church teachings have encouraged unhealthy relationships.

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Before 2020, the concept such as lockdowns, mask mandates and social distancing were unknown to must of us. One year later they are part of our everyday language as COVID 19 continues to impact our lives. Join us on our bonus episode  as we discuss how COVID 19 has affected church services and followers of Christ.

Scriptures referenced: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31; Romans 13:1-7

Other resources: SBA Faith-based Loans; Return America; South Bay church holds indoor services as COVID-19 fines reach $100K, criminal charge possible; Data shows clusters of COVID cases linked to church services; Churches Were Eager to Reopen. Now They Are Confronting Coronavirus Cases; Masks a sign of ‘Christlike love’ during pandemic, apostle says; Latino churches push Covid vaccine enrollment, but some spread misinformation; Black churches have become indispensable in Covid-19 vaccination effort; Evangelical Doctors' Group Pleads With Churches To Stay Home

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March is an exciting time for 68 Division 1 college basketball teams across the U.S. While these teams participate in a single-elimination tournament we the fans, place the teams in brackets to see who will play against each other and ultimately win the championship title. So in honor of March Madness, join us as we pick our top 16 church sayings place them in brackets and go head to head to see who is the top pick.

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The wilderness is defined as a tract or region uncultivated and uninhabited by human beings. Can anything good come out of the wilderness? Join us, as we discuss Sarah Jakes Roberts's message "Wild Woman" about how God prepared places in the wilderness for people that helped prepare them for their life’s journey.

Scriptures referenced: Revelation 12:1-6

Other resources: Wild Woman by Sarah Jakes Roberts

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What is the nature and assignment of a woman? With Eve we see the first woman, wife, and mother on earth. Join us as we discuss the creation and purpose of a woman, and what that means to us today.

Scriptures referenced: Genesis 1:27 ; Genesis 2:18, 2:22 ; Acts 9:38 ; Ephesians 5:25 ; Proverbs 31 ;  Titus 2 ; Timothy 3

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We've heard a lot about the Proverbs 31 woman. What else does the Bible have to say about being a woman? Join us as we take a closer look at Bible verses that address womanhood and how these can be applied today.

Scriptures referenced: Proverbs 31 ; Proverbs 11:32 ; Proverbs 14:1 ; Proverbs 19:13 ; Proverbs 21:9 ; 1 Peter 3:1-5 ; 1 Timothy 2 ; 1 Corinthians 14: 44-45

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