“How do you love somebody you don’t like?”

Patrick Houston aka Project Pat rejoins Pastor Spencer on this podcast to talk about how to accept and love people as they are, the same way God treats us. Pat says, “God is love. So when you’re walking in love, you’re walking like God.” Love is more of an action than a feeling. Pat explains when his life was filled in anger and darkness and how he found joy and strength after his encounter with the love of God. Pat and Pastor Spencer provide some practical ways we can adopt that love in our personal lives, health, and relationships.

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“I've been saved. That’s why I’m still here, that’s why I’m still breathing.”

Patrick Earl Houston aka Project Pat is a trailblazing rap artist from Memphis, T.N. and co-founder of the hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia. In this thought-provoking episode, Pat shares his story of how it was growing up in North Memphis and his experience of dealing in the streets during the 80s and 90s. He talks about what it means to be born again through Christ, and how that caused some conflict with his music and attitude at the prime of his rap career. Listen to Patrick’s perspective on how his life changed once he developed a closer relationship with God.

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How do we reach our friends who are far from God? Special guest Dr. Alexis Gwen-Miller, Director of Alpha NDCC, walks us through how she engages people who have questions about spirituality. There is no correct way to learn more about God, and Dr. Gwen-Miller explains that the key to understanding your faith starts with asking questions. It doesn’t take a lot of biblical knowledge to be an evangelist. Has God ever looked out for you? As a family member, friend, and/or coworker, you can begin to share these experiences with the people you care about and watch where the conversations take you.

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Join us next week with as we talk with pioneering Hip-Hop artist, Project Pat on his personal journey from darkness to light.

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How do we share our faith with each other without destroying our relationships? Craig Springer, Executive Director of Alpha USA and author of “How to Revive Evangelism” rejoins us this episode to discuss the reputation of Christianity and how it can initially scare us from becoming strong believers in Jesus. Dr. Spencer and Springer look at the different ways to encourage others to explore their faith while debunking the old, divisive rhetoric that supports ideas like white supremacy. Listen as they talk about how different generations approach evangelism, and how everyone can contribute to reviving it.

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Join us next week as we talk with Dr. Alexis Gwen-Miller, Director of Alpha NDCC, as she explains the importance of asking questions in order to share our experiences and grow our faith.

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As we continue this series pertaining to the vaccine, Dr. Spencer reveals his personal experience with the COVID-19 virus. Dr. Manoj Jain, infectious disease physician and national leader in healthcare quality improvement, joins us to share his recommendations on how to properly fight the virus, and why it is pertinent for people of all conditions to eventually get vaccinated. 

On this episode, we continue the conversation about the COVID-19 vaccine with other healthcare professionals. Special guest Dr. Lora McGill, veteran board-certified neurologist and lead principal investigator at CNS Healthcare, joins Dr. Spencer to address the hesitancy within the Black and Brown communities when it comes to getting the COVID-19 vaccination. Dr. McGill talks about her experience with the recent vaccine trials as she breaks down the myths and conspiracy theories that have surfaced with this virus.

“What do you say to African-Americans who are skeptical about getting the [COVID vaccine], based upon the history of how the government has treated black and brown people?” On this episode, special guest, Ammon Brookings, a Sr. clinical research monitor, joins Pastor Spencer as they talk about how the vaccine works, and the possible benefits and side effects of receiving it. Brookins enlightens us with his research perspective and advice on the situation as Pastor Spencer asks the questions that matter.

Do you know what having H.O.P.E. means? Pastor and counselor Arnita Fields joins Dr. Spencer as they provide tools to help us find hope during the holidays.

Mother Carolyn Spencer shares her heartfelt testimony as a breast cancer survivor and a beacon of inspiration to the people around her. Pastor Terri Hunt reflects on her personal experience grieving the loss of her daughter and granddaughter as she still remains hopeful and guiding as a minister to others.

Remember to keep hope alive this holiday season. We are going to get through this together!

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How do I overcome this loneliness during the holidays? How do I keep my family mentally healthy? Dr. Otis Anderson, psychiatrist and author, rejoins us on this episode as we discuss adapting to this ‘new normal’ by staying grounded in our faith and each other (even while social distancing).

“Everybody was tired of the rain, but only Noah was the one who built the boat.”

Dr. Spencer is joined by First Lady Rhonda Spencer as they talk about their journey to a New Direction. They discuss making sacrifices and the importance of surrendering your SHAPE for the work of the ministry.