In this episode, we're breaking free from the "TGIF" mentality and diving deep into the power of thanking God for EVERYTHING—not just Fridays, but every single moment of every single day. Fresh from my family's Christmas celebration, I'm sharing raw reflections on the beauty and bittersweet reality of multi-generational gatherings, the traditions my grandmother started in that small house in South Carolina, and the faces I miss when I look around the room.

This isn't just about holiday nostalgia—it's about US, our responsibility to gather NOW instead of waiting for funerals, and the urgent call to honor our family traditions while passing them down to the next generation. I'm also breaking down a powerful four-directional prayer meditation: God above us like an umbrella, behind us cleaning our mistakes, before us clearing our path, and beneath us as our rock and foundation. Y'all, when I started unpacking this truth, I couldn't help but cry out in worship right there on the mic. It got REAL. It got DEEP. It got AUTHENTIC.

I want to hear from YOU, family! Did you do an Italian potluck with homemade pasta? A Louisiana-style crab boil? Traditional turkey and fixings? Or did you travel somewhere warm for Christmas? Whatever your traditions are, I want to celebrate them with you! Send me a voice note at 762-333-2032 or DM me @CousinEdsCorner on any platform and share your story!

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Drop me a comment about the family traditions YOU'RE keeping alive, and share how you practice daily gratitude beyond just Fridays. Let's keep building and celebrating authentic faith together! 💪🏾

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Cousin Ed's Corner is not just about motivation—we're LIVING it. Share this with someone who needs this reminder that God's protection surrounds them and that time with family can't wait! 👑

Merry Christmas: In this Christmas Eve episode, we're discussing what this season truly means—and it's not about the presents under the tree, fam. This is about US, our memories, our connections, and the love that transcends both time and distance. I'm opening up my heart and sharing stories about my grandmothers in South Carolina and New York, the family gatherings that shaped me, and the people I wish I could hug one more time this Christmas.

But this isn't just a trip down memory lane—this is a CALL TO ACTION for every single one of us. When's the last time you told your family you love them? When's the last time you used FaceTime to share a meal with someone you can't be with physically? When's the last time you honored the memory of someone you lost by speaking their name out loud and celebrating the joy they brought to your life? This message will challenge you to shift your focus from getting to GIVING—and I mean real sacrifice, not just regifting stuff you don't want.

I'm also announcing Cousin Ed's Corner Winter Gift Drive where we're collecting donations to provide hats, scarves, socks, and bags to people who need warmth this season. Winter just started, and we got a long way to go, so I need my family to step up and help make a difference. Shaq showed me what giving back looks like, and now I'm challenging all of us to do the same with whatever we have.

Tap in to receive this Christmas blessing: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner

Drop me a comment or voicemail about who you're thinking about this Christmas—whether they're sitting next to you or watching over you from heaven. Share your favorite holiday memory, tell me how you're giving back this season, and let me know how this message touched your heart! Let's keep building this family together with love, authenticity, and real connection. 🎄❤️

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Cousin Ed's Corner isn't just about motivation—we're LIVING IT. Share this Christmas message with someone who needs to hear about the power of memories, the importance of connection, and the blessing of giving back! 🙏🏾👑

In this special Christmas week Motivational Monday, we're diving deep into the most valuable gift you can give this holiday season—and it won't cost you a single penny. Today, we're exploring the gift of LOVE, the power of sowing seeds without attachment to outcomes, and what happened when I lied about having cash, heard a comment that cut to my core, and had to decide what kind of man I wanted to be.

This isn't just about holiday giving—it's about US, our testimonies, and how showing up for people in pain might be exactly what saves their life. I'm sharing a vulnerable story from 10-15 years ago about two homeless ladies, a child, $20, and the moment I learned to close my eyes and free my heart to give without controlling what happens next. Sometimes God tests us to see if we can release what He gave us, trusting Him with the results. That's real faith. That's real generosity.

Remember that your time is more valuable than your money? We're talking about visiting seniors, coaching kids, documenting lives through photos and videos, and understanding that your testimony—your PAIN—might be someone else's survival guide through their darkest moment. When you sow seeds, you're not trying to grow every single one. You're planting abundantly, knowing that one day, YOUR plant will grow. That's the promise I'm holding onto, and I want you to hold onto it too.

If you're feeling alone this Christmas week, hear me clearly: you are NOT alone. God is with you always, and somebody over here at Cousin Ed's Corner loves you deeply, authentically, and unconditionally. This Corner is all about us, for us, and we're building a community where everybody feels seen, valued, and loved.

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Drop me a comment or text (762-333-2032) about how you're planning to give back this season, and share a time when someone's generosity or testimony helped you through pain. Let's keep building and celebrating this culture of authentic love together! 💪🏾

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On today's episode, I'm not celebrating me—I'm celebrating All GOD's gifts and the gift of another day with you all. I'm bringing you with me on this journey of pure gratitude and divine reflection. In this brand new episode, we're diving DEEP into what it really means to Thank God For EVERYTHING—not just the victories, but every single moment that's brought us to where we are today. Yes Family, listen—today is my birthday, but let me be real with you: EVERYDAY IS A BIRTHDAY! and I'm happy just to Celebrate it with you.

Yes, I'm turning another year older, and the only reason I'm acknowledging it is to say THANK YOU to the One who made it possible. Every breath, every heartbeat, every circumstance that had to align for me to be here—that's ALL God. I'm breaking down Matthew 6:34, the scripture that literally saved my life during my darkest hour. This isn't just motivation—this is TRANSFORMATION. I'm talking about recognizing God's presence in every circumstance, understanding that He's already got your story written, and learning how to walk in faith even when you can't see the next step. I'm sharing real-life testimonies from my own family that will change how you think about strength, peace, and surrender—including my father's incredible journey through two major surgeries and a month in the hospital.

But more than celebrating my birthday, I want to celebrate LIFE itself—every single day. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday—we should be thanking God for all of it. Not just the good days. Not just when things go our way. EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. And family, we're taking ACTION together. I'm launching a community giving initiative to bless our homeless neighbors with hats, scarves, gloves, and blankets. This is faith in motion. This is what it looks like when we truly love God and love each other. I need YOUR help to make this happen.

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Drop me a comment and tell me: What's one thing God has done in your life that you've been taking for granted? How has faith carried you through your darkest moment? And if this episode blesses you, PLEASE share it with someone who needs to hear that God's got them covered. I promise you, someone in your life needs this message right now!!!

Family, I need your help with something special. Yesterday, I saw this incredible creator, @5xgr8tr, blessing homeless individuals with hats, scarves, gloves, and blankets. It touched my heart so deeply that I knew God was calling me to do the same for our community. Check out their beautiful work here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSWnq97jcBY/

This is the inspiration behind our giving-back initiative, and I'm asking YOU to partner with me in this mission.

Whether you can contribute $5, $10, $50, or more—every dollar helps us purchase these essential items to keep our homeless family warm and protected during these cold months. We're launching this at the beginning of the year, and I want Cousin Ed's Corner to SHOW UP AND SHOW OUT for those who need it most.

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This isn't just charity, family—this is LOVE in action. This is faith with works. When you give to the least of these, you're giving to God Himself. Will you join me? Share this with your network. Let's bless our community together and show the world what Cousin Ed's Corner family is made of.

Thank you for answering this call. 🙏🏾

----God is above you, beneath you, behind you, and WITHIN you. You're never alone, family. That's not just something I'm saying—that's something I KNOW. And on this day of my birth, I want to remind you that every day you're alive is a birthday—a gift from the Almighty. Let's keep building this community together. Let's show up and show out. 💪🏾

In this powerful episode, I'm breaking down what it REALLY means to CLEAN HOUSE as we wind down 2025 and step into 2026. This isn't just about tidying up your physical space—we're talking about cleaning your mind, your habits, your mindset, and everything that's been holding you back from being the BEST version of yourself.

Listen, we all know the struggle. We've got toxic habits we want to drop. We've got mindsets that need updating. We've got spending habits that need adjusting. We've got spiritual work to do. But we tell ourselves, "I'll start on January 1st." NOPE. Not this time, fam. Cousin Ed is challenging you to START TODAY. Why? Because time is not promised, and waiting is a luxury you might not have.

I'm sharing his PERSONAL three-day detox journey—day one water, days two and three juice cleanses—as he removes toxins and prepares for breakthrough in 2026. But beyond his personal story, he's sharing a POWERFUL testimony about a young woman who had to completely CLEAN HER MINDSET. She was living like she was 18, caught up in WorldStar culture, and then she decided to GET REAL. She got into politics. She got spiritual. She got in tune with finance. She TRANSFORMED her entire life by choosing to clean what wasn't serving her anymore.

We're talking about REAL cleaning: ✓ Your wallet and your purse ✓ Your car and your space ✓ Your daily drinking habits ✓ Your smoking patterns ✓ Your eating habits ✓ Your MINDSET—the foundation of everything

This is about honoring yourself like the KING or QUEEN you are. 👑 This is about recognizing that you deserve better. This is about doing better and BEING better. And guess what? You don't have to wait. You don't have to feel guilty. You just have to START.

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Drop a comment and tell us: What are YOU committing to clean up in your life? Share your transformation story with our community. And please, SHARE this episode with someone who needs to hear this message of empowerment and self-love.

Cousin Ed's Corner is not just about motivation—we're LIVING it. We're building something real here, something authentic, something that MATTERS. We're not fans; we're FAMILY. So let's get clean together. Let's honor ourselves. Let's step into 2026 as our best selves.

Much love, fam. Let's CLEAN HOUSE. 💪🏾

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Share this with someone who needs this message of transformation, self-love, and empowerment. Cousin Ed's Corner—where we keep it real, always. 👑

In today's episode, we're diving deep into the POWER OF GIVING BACK and why this should be a lifestyle, not just a holiday season thing. I'm sharing a real story from Home Depot that changed EVERYTHING about how I see generosity and community.

Picture this: Two elderly Vietnam veterans asking for help in the plumbing aisle. Professional plumbers brush them off saying, "I'm not getting paid for this." But then your boy Cousin Ed steps in. What happened next? A 15-30 minute conversation that proved one life-changing truth: Your TIME is the most valuable currency you can give.

Here's what we're breaking down in this episode:

✅ The four-year journey discovering real givers in our community—people who give food, shelter, haircuts, money, and free content just because they CARE

✅ Why the excuse "I'm not being paid for this" misses the entire point when it comes to serving vulnerable communities

✅ The "Pitching Pennies" analogy: whether you're dropping kindness in a cup of water, a river, or an ocean, the ripple effect is REAL and POWERFUL

✅ How to overcome the barriers stopping YOU from giving back (money, time, fear, doubt)

✅ Why honoring our elders—especially Vietnam veterans—matters more than ever

✅ The truth that generosity isn't transactional; it's RELATIONAL and TRANSFORMATIONAL

Real talk? You might not have thousands of dollars to give. But you have TIME. You have KNOWLEDGE. You have PRESENCE. And sometimes, that's exactly what someone needs to feel seen, valued, and capable again.

This isn't just motivation—this is REAL LIFE APPLICATION. We're living it, fam. We're building it together.

After you listen, I want to hear from YOU: 💬 What's your giving back story? 💬 How have you experienced the ripple effect of kindness? 💬 What's ONE thing you're committing to do this week?

Drop your comments, share your stories, and PLEASE share this episode with someone who needs this reminder about their own power to change lives.

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Cousin Ed's Corner isn't just about motivation—we're LIVING IT. We're proving that giving back transforms communities. We're showing the world that time + compassion + action = the ripple effect that changes everything.

See you Wednesday for Wind Down Wednesday, fam. Until then, keep pitching those pennies. 👑💪🏾

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On Today's Episode, I'm talking about Thanking God for Everything, every single moment, every breath, every second. Because when you shift your perspective from what you're missing to what you already have, your entire life transforms.

But here's where it gets powerful: Gratitude without generosity is incomplete. This season, people around you are HURTING. They need you. Maybe not your money—maybe they need a cooked meal, a listening ear, someone to believe in them, someone to just show up. We're talking about becoming the kind of person who gives anonymously, who blesses quietly, who knows that sowing seeds of kindness creates a harvest of blessings. That's the real work, that's the real legacy.

And listen, if you're carrying weight right now—if you feel alone, if the burden feels too heavy, if you're worried about yesterday or afraid about tomorrow—I need you to hear this: God's got you. He's above you with an umbrella. He's in front of you clearing obstacles. He's behind you forgiving your past. He's beneath you, holding you up like a pillar. You are NEVER walking this alone, fam.

This episode is about remembering that you belong to something bigger than yourself. You belong to a community. You belong to a family. You belong to God's protection and love. So tap in, listen with your whole heart, and then share this with someone who needs to remember they're not alone.

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Drop me a comment and tell me what shifts for you in this episode. How does recognizing your blessings change your daily life? What's one way you're going to give back this season? Let's build this community together—your voice, your story, your feedback matters to me. And PLEASE share this episode with someone who needs to hear that they're not alone, that their life matters, and that God's protection is real and constant.

Let's keep it real. Let's keep it grateful. Let's keep building together. 💪🏾👑

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Remember, fam: Cousin Ed's Corner is not just about motivation—we're LIVING it together. Share this message with your people. Let's transform this season together. 🙏

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On today's episode, we're diving deep into one of the most transformative spiritual practices I've discovered: gratitude in EVERY season. Not just when life's perfect. Not just when the blessings are obvious. We're talking about saying "Thank You, God" from the hospital bed, from the grief, from the loss, from the uncertainty that keeps you up at night.

Here's what hit me this week—I realized that we thank God when we get the scholarship, when the marriage works, when the job promotion comes through. But what about when we lose someone we'll never see again? What about when the toxic relationship ends? What about when we're facing something as heavy as a terminal diagnosis? THAT'S when real faith shows up. That's when gratitude becomes a spiritual revolution. And family, if you're going through something unbearable right now, if you're wondering why, if you're struggling to find anything to be grateful for—this episode is for you.

We're exploring the concept of the 11th hour and 59 seconds—that critical moment when you've done all you can, when hope feels impossible, and God just SWOOPS in and changes everything. But more than that, we're talking about recognizing His protection in the everyday miracles we almost miss. The car that just missed you. The job loss that redirected your path. The friendship that fell away when it was hurting you. God's been working the whole time. One of the most powerful moments in this episode comes from a faithful family member who's been walking with God for over 40 years. Her testimony about letting God in when life goes crazy and trusting that whatever happens is exactly what He wanted—it might be the breakthrough you've been waiting for.

I want to be real with you—this show is my meditation, my therapy, my moment to release and Thank God for ALL of you. And I'm inviting you into that space. Tap in to this episode and let's do this together: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner Send me YOUR story. What's your 11:59 moment? When did God come through for you in a way you didn't see coming? Text 762-333-2032, hit me with a voicemail at CousinEdsCorner.com, or slide into my DMs @CousinEdsCorner. Your testimony matters. Your story blesses the whole family. And if this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who needs to hear that they're protected, that they're not alone, and that God's got them in every single season.

Remember— 'No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We Are All In This Together'