Candace Robins joins co-hosts Cyril Chavis, Jr; Noelle Shaw; and Alafia Bailey to discuss self-awareness and its importance for human thriving. They talk about what it is and what it isn't, how friends and community are vital, trends in the black church, the role God plays in our path to self-awareness, and more! They also discuss the life of the queen of gospel music, Mahalia Jackson, and what we can learn about self-awareness from her life. 

Mrs. Candace Robins is the Partner Services Coordinator for Jackson Leadership Foundation; the Assistant Director of Worship at Redeemer Church in Jackson, MS; and working towards a Master of Arts degree at Reformed Theological Seminary. 

01:15 Intro of Guest
04:03 Intro of Mahalia Jackson 
05:48 Mrs. Robins' journey into music
08:01 What is self-awareness?
14:16 Does the church embrace self-awareness?
19:25 Obstacles and opportunities for Africans in self-awareness
32:41 Is community important for self-awareness?
40:00 Wisdom from Mahalia Jackson 
47:10 Self-awareness and staying in your lane
52:50 Final inspirations from Mrs. Robins
54:25 How to follow our guest
54:40 Prayer