How has God shown up in the darkest moments of your life? Join us as we delve into the transformative journeys of three inspiring guests who have experienced God's presence in their darkest moments.

Meet our guests and their stories:

• Discover how Rell, despite being told an injury would halt his fitness journey, found unexpected strength to confront his greatest challenge.
• Aja opens up about the seemingly insurmountable loss of her brother's incarceration, revealing how God remained a constant source of comfort and strength.
• Barbara recounts a life-saving conversation that unfolded during her darkest hour, demonstrating how God orchestrates encounters that can change the course of our lives.

In this episode, we explore the common thread that ties these unique stories together - the way God uses our darkest moments to shape and prepare us, unveiling strength and resilience in the process. Join us for a conversation that reminds us that often it is in the rearview mirror that we recognize God's profound impact on our lives.

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Charolette and I stir up the conversation with another fun game of Conversation Card Roulette where anything can happen and any topic is fair game! Charolette and I pull from a deck of conversation cards to pick the topics and have conversations on the spot.

Topics include:

• What do we do when we have doubts about god?
• Should pastors be held to a higher standard?
• Is the church allowed to turn away anyone away?
• What lesssons have we learned in the stormiest season in our lives?

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We're talking love just in time for Valentine's Day. Dr. Joy and I dive deep into the perplexing world of love with none other than Brian Howie, the insightful mind behind "The Great Love Debate." - #1 relationship podcast. Brian gives us insights, tips and advice on how to find love, knowing what love is and ways to get out of our own way when dating.

In this light-hearted yet riveting conversation, Brian shares his wealth of knowledge on love, relationships, and the ever-evolving dynamics between couples. From navigating the modern dating scene to unraveling the secrets of lasting connections, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking a fresh perspective on matters of the heart.

Brian Howie's wisdom, wit, and genuine passion for love promise an episode filled with laughter, introspection, and invaluable takeaways. Don't miss out on this enriching episode – it's time to elevate your understanding of love and relationships with Brian Howie on Faith and Fire with Lady J.

Join the conversation! Watch the clips, see the full video, find out about live events and more: https://linktr.ee/faithfireladyj Meet our guests: Brian Howie - Host of the Great Love Debate and author of "How to Find Love in 60 Seconds" Dr. Joy - Recently married presiding elder in the AME church that shares her insights on love that led her to the happy marriage that has changed her life. @joyfulstill

In this thought-provoking episode, join us for an intimate conversation that brings together three dynamic guests who share their personal stories of how spiritual awakenings have profoundly shaped and transformed their faith.

What is spiritual awakening? A spiritual awakening can occur in a number of ways. For our guests, their awakening happend when they embraced their unique spiritual giftsand allowed their view of the world to change. Each guest brings a unique perspective, delving into the catalysts that sparked their awakening, the transformative moments that unfolded, and the profound impact these experiences had on their lives.

Whether you're on a quest for spiritual connection or simply curious to hear their stories, this conversation invites you to explore the profound and transformative nature of spiritual awakening.

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This episode is my love letter to churches that are struggling to attract younger members. As a Christian millennial in the AME church, I've struggled feed my fire in a traditional religion with dwindling numbers of young adults. How do I balance my love for the church while still getting what I need to grow spiritually?

I sit down and have a heart to heart with my friend Charolette, a fellow young adult, to have an open conversation about what we are looking for in a church as millennial Christians and some of our church icks. What are we looking for as young adults in the church and how do our millennial values play into how we see the chruch.

This episode is one to watch and share with a friend. We lay it all out and share a perspective that many young adults today are feeling, but may not have the opportunity to say.

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As we celebrate MLK day and look ahead to black history month, we take a moment to reflect on the role that the church has played in the community, especially in the black church. How has the relationship between the church and the community changed and what is it that the community needs from the church to thrive? In that same vein, are there things that the church needs from the community in order to survive? We discuss the topic from both angles and think through this critical relationship within the community.

Join the conversation! Watch the clips, see the full video, find out about live events and more: https://linktr.ee/faithfireladyj Meet our guests: Dr. Ashley Hodge - An active church member rooted in her faith (@dr.ashleyhodge) Signa Oliver - A licensed/ordained minister with a heart for service (@signaoliver)

As we kick off the New Year, we explore how health, wellness and wellbeing play into our faith journey. We unpack this church phrase and explore how it relates to living a healthy life inside and out. How do I treat my body as a temple so that it is prepared for the assignment that God has for my life?

We also dive into ways that this phrase has been used and misused in the church. If you grew up hearing this phrase, you know that it has been used for anything from discouraging tatoos to encouraging someone to lose weight. But is there more to the phrase than trying to discourage someone's behavior? What does it really mean when someone is telling you that your body is a temple?

Join the conversation! Watch the clips, see the full video, find out about live events and more: https://linktr.ee/faithfireladyj Meet our guests: Jacquet Cuff - A spiritual health enthusiast experienced in wholistic health and wellness (instagram: @jurnee_wholistically). Minister Darious Dorsey - Minister and local barber whose life lessons have brought him wisdom to share (connect on Facebook) Akira Goggins - An Ordained Elder who is welcoming the education that's been hidden from her (instagram: @akiraoutloud)

How does your faith show up when you're tired, drained or burnt out? Everyone goes through tough times and feels the burden of the stresses of everyday life. So how does your faith persevere through life's everyday challenges? We have one of the most transparent conversations ever on Faith and Fire as we discuss burn out even as we are still figuring out how to deal with it. We talk through real life challenges with Dr. Joy and Greg and dive into why we are struggling, how to address it and how our faith shows up in those tough situations. In our discussion, they share the weight of everyday expectations that they face, how they cope and how they find ways to reset.

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Meet our guests: Dr. Joy - A presiding elder in the AME Church facing the pressure of meeting the needs of her local congregants (@joyfulstill) Greg Pruitt - A young entrepreneur facing the challenges of leading his business through tough times (@_pruitt)

What is manifesting and how do I do it? Dr. Joy walks us through how to manifest what we want for the new year as we co-create the life that we want with God. We talk vision boarding, seeking clarity and dig deep on the why behind our manifestations. Join us as we embark on the journey to co-create the life that we want!

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Meet our guests:

Dr. Joy - Our resident presiding elder from the AME church and manifestation guru, Dr. Joy is no stranger to the practice of manifestation and she shares her gift with us.

Ava Rose Evans - Ava is a vision boarding enthusiast and active member in the AME church. She brings her experience to the table as she shares her experience with manifesting and vision boarding.

Is there a right way to celebrate Christmas? It's that magical time of the year and I sit down with Dr. Joy and Shari to talk about what Christmas means to us and how we celebrate. We talk about our favorite Christmas traditions from the U.S. and from Shari's childhood home in South Africa as we explore whether there is a "right" way to celebrate. It's a heart warming conversation as we discuss holiday traditions, the joy of the season and touch on stigma within the church around non-Christians celebrating Christmas.

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Meet our guests:

Dr. Joy - Presiding elder in the AME church and Christmas enthusiast. Known for her love of Christmas trees, angels and the spirit of Christmas joy.

Shari - Our resident modern spiritual yogi with Christian roots, reconnecting with her childhood love of Christmas.