In Part 2 of this deeply personal conversation, Jordan and his cousin-brother Ashyrii continue to peel back the layers of Black male identity, emotional expression, and the lifelong work of healing. From childhood conditioning to adult relationships, fatherhood, and the journey to mental wellness, this episode is a vulnerable look at what happens when men confront their pain and begin to rewire what manhood looks like.The two explore the long-term impact of emotionally unavailable upbringings, the weight of unspoken family trauma, and the challenge of showing up emotionally in marriage and friendship. They share how therapy, faith, and loss—especially the death of their grandfather—transformed their perspectives and reconnected them after a season of distance. Through it all, they emphasize the power of showing up, having a plan, and giving the next generation something better.Whether you’re a man learning to speak your heart, a partner trying to understand, or a parent hoping to raise emotionally whole children—this episode is for you.🔥 Key Topics:

• Breaking the silence: why emotional expression was taboo growing up
• The myth of the stoic man and how it sabotages relationships
• Learning to name and communicate needs in marriage
• Hitting rock bottom—and finding your way out
• The death of a grandfather and the grief that reshaped everything
• Reconciling after a season of distance between brothers
• Therapy, tools, and telling the truth
• Redefining strength for the next generation of Black boys
• What healthy masculinity, leadership, and legacy look like

• “Don’t you know how bad I want this?” — the emotional shortcut many men take
• Therapy as a mirror: working through blind spots and limiting beliefs
• The 6 Ps: “Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance”
• How low mental health distorts self-worth and decision-making
• Posture, breathwork, and movement as powerful mental resets (shoutout to UPW + Tony Robbins)
• Setting emotional boundaries with love and clarity
• Modeling emotional intelligence for our sons and future generations

00:00 | Growing Up Without Safe Spaces to Feel05:57 | Choices, Consequences, and the Journey to Growth07:26 | Defining Success After You’ve Hit Rock Bottom12:16 | Grieving Together: What Loss Taught Us19:46 | When Faith Meets Mental Health29:54 | How Mental Health Shows Up in Marriage and Friendship34:54 | Teaching Our Sons a New Way to Be MenThanks for watching! 🙏🏽🎵 Vibes (Intro/Outro/Transition Music): Laidback Lo Fi Hip Hop (License Code: ASLC-3D727B89-82AD9A1065)#DearGodUnscripted #ChristianPodcasts #MensMentalHealth

Summary

In this raw and reflective episode of Dear God, Unscripted, Jordan sits down with his cousin—and brother in spirit—Ashyrii Ball, for a powerful conversation about Black manhood, mental health, and breaking generational patterns.

Together, they revisit their upbringing in Southeast Texas, where young fathers were learning how to be men while raising sons who were silently watching. They explore what they learned (and unlearned) about emotional expression, discipline, boundaries, and love—and how those early lessons are now shaping the way they parent, show up in relationships, and care for their mental health.

From funny childhood memories to deeply personal moments of vulnerability, this episode is an unfiltered look at what it means to grow up Black, male, and emotionally silenced—and how healing starts with learning to speak.

Why This Matters:

Men’s Mental Health Month deserves real, honest conversations—not just headlines. This episode is our offering to that space. A reminder that emotional expression is not weakness, that parenting can be redemptive, and that breaking cycles takes more than intention—it takes action.

00:00 – Opening Up: Why men’s mental health matters

05:27 – Manhood Defined: Early messages we learned as boys

08:20 – Learning to Speak: Communication struggles and growth

12:42 – Emotions Are Not Weakness: Reclaiming emotional expression

17:35 – Childhood Reflections: What shaped the men we became

23:29 – Becoming a Man: The transition from boyhood to adulthood

31:00 – Looking Back: Memories that still teach us today

35:25 – The Power of Communication: Why words matter in relationships

42:17 – Creating Safe Spaces: Healing from emotionally distant upbringings

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Keywords

crazy faith, limiting beliefs, personal growth, prayer, family, generational wealth, mental health, purpose, God, faith

Summary

What if your biggest obstacle isn’t the situation—but the story you’re telling yourself about it?

In this episode of Dear God, Unscripted, we’re talking about crazy faith—the kind that makes no sense—and the limiting beliefs that keep us stuck. From “I’m not enough” to “It’s too late,” we’re naming the lies and choosing to believe bigger.

Jordan shares what it was like to literally walk on fire at a Tony Robbins event—and how that experience unlocked a deeper sense of confidence and purpose. Kiara reflects on navigating uncertainty in her career and learning how to trust God when the vision isn’t fully clear.

We’re getting honest about fear, faith, finances, and what it means to believe for wild things like generational healing, $5 billion family wealth 😅, and purpose-driven careers that don’t require hustling our peace away.

If you’ve ever asked:
“Is this a God thing or just a good idea?”
“Am I enough for what I’m dreaming of?”
...then this episode is for you.

👇 DROP A COMMENT:
What’s one limiting belief you’re trying to evict right now? And what’s your version of #CrazyFaith?

Chapters

00:00 – Kicking things off + showing love to the dads

01:45 – So... what even is crazy faith?

08:12 – Trying to put wild, God-sized belief into words

13:58 – Limiting beliefs? Oh, we got a few

19:30 – Am I enough? And other lies we tell ourselves

24:15 – Our crazy faith ain’t always the same

27:22 – Jobs, purpose, and figuring it all out (together-ish)

29:48 – Being vulnerable... even when it’s uncomfortable

30:39 – God, is this a good thing or a God thing?

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In this episode of Dear God, Unscripted, JB and Kiara look back on how their faith has grown—from little kids in church trying to make sense of it all, to grown folks still figuring it out. They swap stories about how they used to see God, what church was like growing up, and how things hit different now. It’s honest, funny, and full of those “dang, that’s real” moments. At the heart of it all, it’s about love—God’s love.

Chapters

00:00 The Evolution of Faith: Childhood Memories

09:45 Teenage Years and Early Adulthood

15:15 Reflections on Personal Growth and Challenges

15:46 Finding Faith Through Family Struggles

22:27 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing

22:50 Navigating Relationships and Spiritual Abuse

27:12 Experiencing Freedom in Faith

30:15 Wrestling with God and Understanding Love

37:55 Embracing Love and Acceptance in Faith

Takeaways

• Faith is not one-size-fits-all—it grows and shifts as life does. 🌱✨
• How we saw God as kids was often shaped by who raised us and the churches we came up in. 🏠⛪
• The teen years? Whew—lots of questions, identity struggles, and trying to make faith our own. 🤔🌀
• Certain life moments hit hard and open us up to a deeper connection with God. 💥🙏🏾
• The people we love (or thought we loved) can really shape our walk with God—for better or worse. 💞👣
• Spiritual abuse is real, especially when faith gets twisted in toxic relationships. 🚩🙅🏾‍♀️
• Finding community can be a game changer for your spiritual growth. 👥💬
• It is normal to wrestle with faith—God can handle your questions and your doubts. 🤷🏾‍♂️💭
• God’s love ain’t going nowhere, even when you are struggling or unsure what you believe. ❤️🛐
• Honest, unfiltered convos about faith help us see each other—and God—more clearly. 🎙️👀✨

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In this vulnerable follow-up to episode 90 ("Grace for Two"), we (Kiara and Jordan) are opening up about one of the most challenging parts of our marriage: navigating pain with sex due to pelvic floor tension (Vaginismus), wrestling with sexual shame, and learning how to build real intimacy when it doesn’t come naturally.

This conversation is raw and emotional. We’re not experts—we’re just two people trying to love each other well through pain, confusion, and grace. We talk about how our bodies and our hearts have been shaped by unmet expectations, and the slow, sacred work of healing together.

If you’ve ever felt broken, ashamed, or alone in your intimacy struggles, this one is for you. You’re not alone. And you are so deeply loved—even in the hard places.

💬 In This Episode, We Talk About:

• What vaginismus is and how it’s impacted our marriage

• The emotional weight of painful sex and disconnection

• The shame we carried from our past and how we’re unlearning it

• What real intimacy looks like beyond just sex

• The things that have helped—and what hasn’t

• How we’re choosing grace over performance, day by day

🎥 Watch This First

If you haven’t seen it yet, go back and watch our earlier episode "Grace for Two", where we first opened up about the physical and emotional distance we were navigating. When Sex Hurts picks up right where that conversation left off.

▶️ Watch Grace for Two: https://youtu.be/OBhEODvK0c8?si=bjhpw0VAP4x4YlCF 

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We’d love to hear your thoughts, your stories, your prayers—or just know that this resonated.

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🙏🏽 Dear God, Thank You for Meeting Us in the Tension.

Thanks for listening and being part of this journey with us. If this episode meant something to you, share it with someone else who might need to hear it. And don’t forget to like, subscribe, or leave a review—it really helps us keep going.

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💐 Episode Summary:

In this special Mother’s Day episode of Dear God, Unscripted, we take a pause to honor the women who raised us. From childhood memories to life lessons we carry into our marriage, we reflect on how our mothers shaped us. But this episode goes deeper.

We open up about our fears, timelines, and conversations around starting a family—especially as we face the alarming realities of the Black Maternal Health Crisis. Through tears and truth-telling, we wrestle with the question: What kind of parents do we want to be?

This one is raw, intimate, and necessary. Whether you're a parent, hope to be one, or are still healing your relationship with your own mother—this episode is for you.

🔊 What We Talk About:

• Heartwarming (and hilarious) memories of our mothers
• How our upbringing influences the kind of parents we want to become
• The emotional and spiritual weight of trying to start a family
• Fears around pregnancy and childbirth in the Black community
• Why we feel called to speak openly about this season of waiting and praying

📊 Black Maternal Health: The Hard Truth

We share our fears not just from emotion, but from evidence. According to the CDC:

• Black women in the U.S. are 3 times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women.
• In 2023, the maternal mortality rate for Black women was 50.3 deaths per 100,000 live births—more than double the national average.
• The CDC also reports that over 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable.

🧠 Learn more:

• CDC: Working Together to Reduce Black Maternal Mortality
• CDC: Maternal Mortality Rates – 2021

These are not just numbers—they're our sisters, our friends, our mothers, and our future.

🛐 A Prayer for the Journey

We close this episode in prayer—asking God to protect future mothers, to give us wisdom in our next steps, and to help us honor the women who made us with our lives and our love.

🔗 Stay Connected

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💬 Join the Conversation

Share your stories, fears, and hopes around motherhood using #DearGodUnscripted and #DearMomma. Let’s honor, grieve, and dream—together.

"Do you still want to be married...?"

In this episode of Dear God, Unscripted, we (Kiara and Jordan) open up about our journey as a married couple so far.

We talk about some of the joys we’ve experienced and the challenges we’ve faced since saying “I do.” We share what we love most about being married, the strengths that keep us grounded, and the areas where we’re still growing.

Communication, compromise, and setting boundaries (especially with family) have been huge themes in our relationship. We get real about how we’re learning to navigate all of that together.

We also talk candidly about intimacy—both emotional and physical— the struggles that come with it, and the patience and grace it takes to work through those moments.

Join us as we keep it unscripted, unfiltered, and honest. 

Stay tuned until the end, where I (Kiara) surprise Jordan with something that was way outside of my comfort zone. 

📸 Photographer: Tiffany Miller

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Website (Portfolio): tiffmillerphotograpy.com

Tiffany is also a chandler who makes candles that set the mood (clean, luxe, and sustainable). She is an interior designer who creates spaces that match the energy.

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What if Satan repented? Would God forgive him?

I know, it's a little out there, but forgiveness is kind of a big deal to God. Join me in this short bonus episode as I wonder out loud and ask some bold questions...

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God, let me experience your peace - just once...

In this prayer, I (Kiara) open up about something I rarely admit out loud — the gap between how others see me and how I actually feel inside. Even though people often say I have a peaceful presence, the truth is, I’m usually holding my breath, battling a constant pit of worry in my stomach. I’m asking God for just one day where I can experience the fullness of His peace — to breathe deeply, to let go, and to stop clenching my jaw...

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🎙️ Welcome to Dear God, Unscripted!

We’re Kiara and Jordan — two (very human) newlyweds having real conversations with each other — and God — about all the messy, funny, difficult, and beautiful parts of life and faith. This is not our “highlight reel” — just honest (sometimes uncomfortable) talk and a few laughs.

In this episode, we share:

• The heart behind Dear God, Unscripted — how it started with a napkin and a nudge from God back in 2021.

• Our hopes and anxieties stepping into video podcasting
• How a season of unexpected unemployment became a blessing to reignite the vision for Dear God, Unscripted
• How marriage, counseling, and mutual support have shaped this new beginning

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