In this episode of the MyBLVD Podcast, Dhati and Missie continue the Esther conversation by exploring what it means to advocate with wisdom, courage, and Spirit-led discernment.

Esther didn’t rush into the room simply because the moment was urgent. She paused. She fasted. She called others to pray. She moved with courage, but also with timing, strategy, and dependence on God.

In a culture that rewards quick reactions, public outrage, and constant noise, this conversation invites leaders to consider a different way: one marked by prayer, truth, wisdom, grace, and a faithful gospel witness.

Dhati and Missie talk about the difference between reacting and responding, the danger of advocacy becoming tribal noise, and why leaders must go to God privately before they speak publicly.

This episode is for urban missionaries, pastors, leaders, and disciple-makers learning to speak into real tensions without being shaped by the spirit of the age.

In Episode 14 of the MyBLVD Podcast, Dhati and Missie continue the Season 6 journey through Esther with a conversation on women, leadership, discipleship, and the gifts God has given the body of Christ.

Esther’s story shows us a woman moving from preparation to presence, from hidden formation to courageous obedience. In a world that often overlooks or underestimates women, Esther leads with humility, wisdom, dependence, and decisive courage.

This episode wrestles honestly with the tensions around women in leadership, the fear of losing power, the danger of tokenism, and the need for healthy brother-sister relationships in ministry. Dhati and Missie discuss what it looks like to empower women without undermining them, to create safe and healthy leadership spaces, and to keep the mission of Jesus above platform, ego, and public persona.

This is not a conversation about chasing bigger stages. It’s about stewarding the gifts God has already placed in His people for the flourishing of His church and the advancement of His mission.

For such a time as this.

What happens when comfort starts to compete with your calling?

In Episode 13 of the MyBLVD Podcast, Dale Huntington joins the conversation to unpack what it really looks like to choose courage over comfort in everyday ministry.

Through the lens of Esther’s story, we explore the tension between safety and obedience—and why faithfulness often requires risk.

From navigating real-life ministry in the neighborhood to resisting the pull of self-protection, this episode is a powerful reminder:

Comfort is not the goal. Faithfulness is.

If you’ve ever felt the tension between playing it safe and stepping into what God is calling you to… this conversation is for you.

In this episode of the MyBLVD Podcast, we sit down with Kempton Turner to explore a powerful principle from the book of Esther:

Before public action… there must be private dependence.

Before Esther approached the king, she called for three days of fasting and prayer. No strategy. No platform. Just surrender.

In a culture that celebrates speed, visibility, and constant output, this conversation challenges leaders, missionaries, and everyday believers to reconsider the foundation of their influence.

We discuss:

If you’re leading, serving, or carrying weight in your context—this episode will help you realign with what matters most.

What does it look like to obey God when the cost is real?

In this episode of MyBLVD, we sit down with Michael Byrd to explore courage, fear, and faith through the lens of Esther’s story. When Esther was called to approach the king, it wasn’t symbolic—it was life or death. And yet, she stepped forward.

Many of us face moments where obedience to God puts everything on the line—our reputation, security, relationships, or future. So how do we respond when faithfulness feels risky?

In this conversation, we unpack:

This episode is a powerful reminder that obedience matters more than the outcome—and that God works through ordinary people willing to trust Him in difficult moments.

What if your calling isn’t about choosing the right path… but recognizing where God has already placed you?

In this episode of MyBLVD, we sit down with BLVD missionary Daniel Melson to explore what it means to live faithfully in the very place you once tried to leave.

Walking through the story of Esther, we unpack the tension of being positioned by God in spaces we didn’t plan for—and how purpose is often revealed through proximity, not preference.

Daniel shares his powerful journey of returning to his childhood neighborhood to serve, showing us what it looks like to blossom where you’re planted, even in broken and complex environments.

 In this episode:

You may not have chosen where you are… but God may have.

Listen now and be encouraged to live faithfully—for such a time as this.

What happens when God’s people stay silent?

In this episode of MyBLVD, Dhati and Missie unpack one of the most challenging truths from Esther 4: silence is never neutral.

When Mordecai confronts Esther, he reveals something we often try to ignore—choosing not to act is still a decision. And in moments of injustice, fear, and cultural tension, that decision carries real consequences.

This conversation dives deep into:

If you’ve ever wrestled with whether to say something or stay quiet… this episode is for you.

“For such a time as this” isn’t just about position—it’s about response.

In Episode 8, Dhati and Missie sit down with Troy Evans to explore what it means to live as a “practitioner at the gate.”

Too often, we limit ministry to platforms, pulpits, and visibility. But what if God is just as present—and just as active—in business, nonprofits, and everyday work?

Troy shares his journey of embracing entrepreneurship as mission, navigating the pressures of leadership, and redefining success through a Kingdom lens.

This episode is a reminder that:

What do you do when the system you're in is broken?

In this episode of MyBLVD, we sit down with James Hobson to explore what it means to have faithful presence inside imperfect institutions. Drawing from the story of Mordecai in the book of Esther, we wrestle with a tension many leaders feel but rarely talk about:

👉 Do I stay and help reform…

We unpack:

Why every institution is broken to some degree

The difference between hurt vs. harm (and why that matters)

How to discern if God is calling you to stay or go

The danger of isolation and assimilation

Spiritual rhythms that sustain long obedience in slow-change environments

This conversation is for leaders, missionaries, and anyone who feels stuck—but knows they might be exactly where God wants them.

Because sometimes… faithfulness doesn’t look like leaving.

What happens when something is legal… but still unjust?

In the story of Esther, Haman’s decree wasn’t just evil—it was law. That raises an important question for believers today:

How do we respond when systems, policies, or institutions create harm?

In this episode of MyBLVD, Dhati Lewis and Missie Branch sit down with PT Ngwolo, a missionary serving in Sunnyside, Houston. As both a pastor and a lawyer, PT brings a unique perspective on how Christians can faithfully engage systems of power without losing their witness.

Together they explore:

The gospel doesn’t call us to apathy or outrage—it calls us to faithful presence.

Because every believer has a boulevard.

And perhaps we’ve been placed here for such a time as this.