It maybe safe to say that not setting proper boundaries can cause trouble in your life. Join us today, as we discuss our own struggles with setting boundaries in our personal life and with the church, and how we are learning to keep up gates and not walls.

Scriptures referenced: John 2:24; Proverbs 25:17, 26:4, 4:23; Numbers 23:19

Other resources: Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend; How Setting Boundaries Can Save Your Relationship by Maryann Stigen

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“What about your friends? Are they gonna be low down? Will they ever be around? Or will they turn their backs on you?” --TLC, circa 1992. How many of you ask these questions before becoming friends with anyone? If you are anything like us, knowing the difference between a friend and an  associate came with wisdom and maturity. Join us today as we discuss what the bible says about friends and how to pick them.

Scriptures referenced: Proverbs 18:24; 1 Corinthians 13:1

Other resources: What About Your Friends by Dr. Dharius Daniels

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"Do you like me: Yes or no?" How many of you remember when "going together" was as simple as this little note? Whether you said yes or no, dating is definitely not as simple as we once believed. Join us today as we discuss our personal dating journeys and how the church and the world have impacted our choices.

Scriptures referenced: 1 Corinthians 7:32-39

Other resources: Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage & Sex by Michael Todd

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How much do we know about the continent of Africa and how it relates to the Bible? How much do we know about the origins of Black Church in America? Join us as we discuss Blackness and Christianity and how the two intersect.

Other resources: PBS--The Black Church, Why the Enslaved Adopted the Religion of Their Masters & Transformed It, Christianity's African Roots, The Black Presence in the Bible, The 5 Black Bible Heroes that America Needs Today, Evidence of Black Africans in the Bible, Black History in the Bible, Bible Emphasizes Roles of Blacks, Africa in History

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Last episode, we discussed the different parts of identity. Understanding our identity helps us to understand our purpose. In this episode, we discuss what purpose is and how we have learned to figure out our purpose(s).

Scriptures referenced: Jeremiah 1:5, Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 16:9

Other resources: Dr. Dharius Daniels's Biblical Intelligence Masterclass--Day 3

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Identity helps us to answer the question, "Who am I?" Identity can involve a person's gender, race, religion, culture, and so much more. Join us today as we discuss our social identities and what the the Bible says about our identity as Christians.

Scriptures referenced: Genesis 1:27; 2 Corinthians 5:17; John 15:5; 1 Corinthians 12:27; Matthew 6:31; 2 Corinthians 3:4-6

Other resources: Social Identity Wheel Activity, I Am Confessions Sheet

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Our first bonus episode! Many things make up who we are. One of those things is the culture we grow up in. Culture is the way the brain makes sense of the world; culture is the software for the brain's hardware. Join us as we dive into our church backgrounds and how these church cultures impacted our faith journeys.

Resources: Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement & Rigor among Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students by Zaretta Hammond (Ch. 2 What's Culture Got to Do with It?)

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You've accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior! Now what? Join us as we explore the challenges, needs, and new discoveries of life as a new believer.

Scriptures Referenced: Galatians 1; Proverbs 4:7

Other Resources: Blue Letter Bible; Dr. Dharius Daniels's Biblical Intelligence Masterclass 

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What better way to start off this journey than discussing our "come to Jesus" moments? In this episode, we discuss our personal salvation stories, our first experiences with church, and how they have shaped us.

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Welcome to the Church Daze podcast with your hosts Milena, Jasmine & Erica. This weekly podcast will explore questions and conflicts about the intersections of culture and Christianity in a judgment free zone. We are regular people trying to figure out how the Bible is relevant to our lives today. We recognize that faith is a process and not perfection and we invite you on this journey with us.

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