Fearless Fridays Podcast

AJ & Sammie sit down with Derrek Marrow to discuss life’s turning points and how a relationship with God truly changed Derrek’s life. He shares his history with addictions, hiding, feeling ashamed and unworthy. He talks about his childhood in church and how he didn’t understand the purpose of christianity until many years later. He shares what it felt like to learn who God really is and how much He loves us, not in spite of our pitfalls, but because of them. This is the final episode of Season One, and an incredibly powerful note to end on. Follow on Instagram @247_Fearless for news of upcoming seasons! We’ll be back soon!

AJ & Sammie sit down with Paul Jobe & his daughter Mary to learn about their experience in prophetic ministries. They talk about spiritual gifts, tuning in to God, how subtle His voice is, and how to identify it when it comes. They give us insight into having faith and the courage to step out and speak to someone you feel called to share with. What they have to say is truly impactful and available to all people who trust and believe in the power of God! Follow on Instagram @247_Fearless for sneak peeks of upcoming episodes. See you next Friday!

AJ & Sammie sit down with Amanda Appolloni to learn more about Parkinson’s Disease and how her father’s diagnosis ultimately brought about her passion in life. She tells us what it was like to leave a job she loved very much, where she met many of her good friends and her husband, in order to pursue a position with the Parkinson’s Foundation. She gives us insight into the art of fasting and how you can truly strengthen your connection with God through times of waiting. Last but not least, she tells us what it was like starting a relationship in the workplace. Follow on Instagram @247_Fearless for sneak peeks of upcoming episodes. See you next Friday!

AJ & Sammie sit down with Doug Middleton and Caroline Rogers to talk manifestation and mental health. These two walk us through what it means to manifest your blessings and dreams, the importance of seeking things with God’s will at the forefront, and just how BIG God wants to bless us. The conversation around Doug’s mental health foundation, Dream The Impossible, brings light to the internal struggles people face and the resources available to us. Follow on Instagram @247_Fearless for sneak peeks of upcoming episodes. See you next Friday!

AJ & Sammie sit down with Hannah Yeager & Airius Moore to learn about their journey to becoming entrepreneurs, owning small businesses in the health & fitness industries, and what all it entails. These two give insight into the importance of self-reflection in order to learn from your mistakes in business. They talk about being intentional with your goal setting, planning, and accountability. Lastly, they highlight the struggles all new business owners will face, how to adjust and flow with the inevitable “change of plans” from time to time, and just how rewarding it can be to take steps those first steps towards fulfilling your dreams. Check them out @FrameworkPA on Instagram! See you next Friday!

AJ & Sammie sit down with Kennyatta Gilchrist & Jordan Ford to discuss how social media has changed the dating game, the importance of dating with intent, and what drives a man to buy a ring. Follow on Instagram @247_Fearless for sneak peeks of upcoming episodes. See you next Friday!

AJ & Sammie sit down with Luke & Alex Lynch to talk about their relationship, how quickly it moved after college, and how they had to adjust their wedding plans for COVID-19. These two give us a peek into the beauty of the unknown, how God can take your biggest challenge and multiply your blessings in return, and what exactly it means to trust Him through it all. Follow on Instagram @247_Fearless for sneak peeks of upcoming episodes. See you next Friday!

AJ couldn’t make it to this conversation so Sammie sits down with Kaylan Ganus to discuss racial iniquities in education, how race plays a role in the level of discipline students receive in the school system, the subtle presence of implicit biases in our classrooms, and the lack of full historical documentation in our textbooks. Kaylan gives us the rundown of her experience traveling to Washington, D.C. to celebrate Juneteenth. The most shocking part of this conversation is the statistics Kaylan shares regarding unjust treatment of black students beginning as early as pre-school, where most children are only 3 or 4 years old. This is episode two of a 2-part bonus week. Follow on Instagram @247_Fearless for sneak peeks of upcoming episodes. See you next Friday!

AJ & Sammie sit down with Kaylan Ganus to discuss the dangers in her hometown of Laurinburg, NC and the better life she has chosen for her son. They talk about her teaching career and what she experienced working in Scotland county. Most importantly, Kaylan shares what she’s learned about childhood trauma. She dives into the behavioral differences in children who have suffered trauma vs. children who have not, and she explains how important it is that teachers undergo adequate training in order to nurture student’s who are coping with distress. This is episode one of a 2-part bonus week. Don’t miss part two, another impactful conversation with Kaylan Ganus tomorrow! Follow on Instagram @247_Fearless for sneak peeks of upcoming episodes.

AJ & Sammie sit down with Sammie's parents, Tom & Kim Hosse, to talk relationships on all ends of the spectrum and how they’ve stayed connected through nearly 29 years of marriage. They bring up red flags you’ve never thought to look for, how to determine if someone is “the one” for you, and staying true to yourself no matter what. Follow on Instagram @247_Fearless for sneak peeks of upcoming episodes. DON'T FORGET: Next week is a bonus week, so we will see you on Thursday AND Friday!