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Is there a right way to pray? Why do people shy away from prayer? Is it okay to solely rely on the prayers of others? What happens when He doesn’t answer? What happens when His answer is opposite of what you desire? How do you reconcile with a God who doesn’t heal everyone? Tune in to hear Kay and Geoffrey discuss this very relevant topic! Geoffrey Whitley is a graduate student and Assistant Hall Director at Old Dominion University, pursuing a degree in higher education. Founder and President of Prestige and Poise Majorette and Modeling Troupe. He likes to dance, sing, he loves life.  friends, and Jesus. He is an aspiring talk show host, dean of students, and dance company owner. Join the growing podcast community on social media @msepodcast!

Are there levels to sin? Why is sin so taboo in our local churches? How has mishandling sin affected churchgoers? Is the Old Testament worth reading? Is KJV really the only way? Tune in to hear Kay and Sirtauria discuss the topic of sin and Bible reading. Tori Hilliard is a resident of Goldsboro, NC. She is a member of Holly Hill Church of Christ Disciples of Christ located in LaGrange, NC. She serves as a Sunday School teacher for middle and high school students. She is a graduate of Meredith College and works full-time at The Center of Immunology and Computational Biology at Duke University. There, she works on various research projects pertaining to the development of Human Clinical Vaccines. In her spare time she enjoys visiting museums and reading. Often times she'd be found sitting on the porch enjoying idle conversation with her great-grandfather Pinkney Holloway. Join the growing podcast community on social media: @msepodcast!

Is faith or works more important? How does this apply to business owners? How do you reconcile with a God who doesn’t heal everyone? Tune in to hear Kay and Breonna discuss Chick-fil-a, IHOB, and more! Breonna Baker is a preschool teacher in Wayne County. She also has her own business, Behind the Screen Media, LLC where she is the “brand storyteller.” She develops each brand strategically with creativity and excellence. No matter if she is lesson planning or brand storytelling, her foundation is Christ. Join the growing podcast community on social media: @msepodcast!

Tune in to hear Kay and Ebony discuss Ebony’s experience with the loss of her mother and how to cope with grief and loss. Ebony Rae is a native of San Diego, CA. She was the primary caregiver to her mother who battled breast cancer twice over 12 years. Her mother ultimately passed away from metastatic breast cancer in August of 2017. She is currently working to launch a non-profit organization called Grief Help Club to support people grieving the loss of their mother to cancer. Ebony is a multi-passionate entrepreneur. She's pursuing her creative passion by operating an Etsy shop Crafty Geeky Sassy. She handcrafts unique accessories from up-cycled materials and donates a portion of her proceeds to fund her non-profit.  Join the growing podcast community on social media: @msepodcast

About 12,000 women younger than 40 (starting at age 25) are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer each year. About 800 women younger than 40 are diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer each year. Tune in to hear Kay and Tiffany discuss Tiffany’s journey with breast cancer from diagnosis as a newlywed in her 20’s with no family history of the disease to now, common misconceptions, and practical ways family members and friends of loved ones who have been diagnosed can help. Tiffany Kinkead is 35 and from Atlanta, GA. She has been married to her husband, Kurt, for 9 years and they have two daughters- Eliana who is 5, and Isabella who is almost 2. She is a pediatric nurse by profession, but She is currently a stay-at-home mom while undergoing treatment for metastatic breast cancer. Join the growing podcast community on social media: @bgnpllc

What are the benefits of church? If it’s not a sin to miss, why should you go? What are some things we should keep in mind as we ask questions on this journey? How do I know if I’m under the right leadership? Tune in as Kay, Aleshia, and Erika discuss this very relevant topic! Erika Sheppard is from San Diego, CA, and currently resides in Baltimore, MD. She is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University and works as a project coordinator for a pharmaceutical trade association. She loves hanging with her son who is hard of hearing, learning sign, playing in makeup, empowering women, and supporting black-owned businesses. Aleshia Randall is from North Carolina and currently resides in Atlanta, GA. She is a graduate of Carolina Beauty College with a degree in cosmetology. She works as a Senior Sales Consultant for Nissan Dealership. She loves spending time with family and friends, freelance makeup artistry, going to church, and uplifting people that she connects with.

Is everything bad Satan’s fault? Is it okay to use faith as an excuse to live outside your means? Tune in as Kay and Tony discuss why we shouldn’t “bind up” things we can control! Tony Wellington is a native of Wayne County. After attending Wayne County Public Schools, he attended Wayne Community College before moving on to East Carolina University. He is employed as a Reading Specialist/4th Grade Teacher working in Wayne and Wilson Counties. He is a member of First Baptist Church Eureka where he serves as Director of Music and as an Associate Minister. He endeavors to reach the lost through an authentic, caring, and truthful approach to the Gospel! Join the growing podcast community on social media: @msepodcast! #recoveringfromreligiosity