Matthew 6: 25 & 34 is recorded to have Jesus instructing his followers with these words, "Do not worry about your life." In today's modern time his words sound like what is known as toxic positivity. Is Jesus serious? How do we make this scripture make sense to people on the margins of society? How do we make this text makes sense to children who have seen and lived through school shootings? Join Dr. Irie in this episode for real talk about this oft quoted text.

This week, many of us were disappointed. We become disappointed when our expectations of persons, situations or things are unrealistic and not met. In Jesus' relationship with Judas, the one who betrayed him-we see a model for handling disappointment over unmet expectations.

Marketing and selling products to progressive Black women requires a different approach. 

What if despite your fears God calls you to jump?

In preparation for her Webinar on Faith, Women In Ministry, and Money, Dr. Irie identifies 3 Theologies of Money that inhibit women's economic flourishing.

The only way to fail is to quit. Don't quit. Persist.

Dr. Irie discusses how many clergywomen, women in ministry, and women of a certain age, need a mindset shift when it comes to thinking about money. We have been conditioned to think about money in ways that cause us apprehension about discussing it and advocating our right to monetary equity.

Dr. Irie discusses a 4th automatic protective response to fear.

What does love look and feel like? Check out this story of Joseph.

In this episode Dr. Irie discusses the importance of knowing who you are-your identity.