In this episode, I have the privilege of honoring one that came before me. Elder Victoria Griffin is a powerful and anointed worship leader, elder, preacher of the Gospel from New York City. This woman of God helped to shape my life, my ministry and my voice.

We got a change to talk about her journey to Christ, how she became a worship leader, the challenges and lessons she learned along the way. She dropped so much wisdom in this episode. I hope you catch it!

She and her husband are the founders of an organization called My Brother's Keeper located in the heart of the Bronx called Morrisania. They are a faith based organization formed to aid, assist and provide outreach services to under privileged youth and families in need in urban neighborhoods. The goal of this organization is to meet the holistic needs of the families in the communities they serve and to improve their overall quality of life.

If you would like to know more and or give to this organization, click on the link, https://www.mbknyc.org.

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On this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the powerhouse, Michelle Marie.  We are talking about her journey to Christ, to becoming a worship leader and to becoming a mom for the first time. Michelle is an anointed worship leader, artist, singer and songwriter based out of New York City.

If you would like to get her music, check out below:
Latest Single - Shot Gun: https://tr.ee/lV_LFOZ5YL
Latest EP - Foreign: https://tr.ee/50X_dg6lk9

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In this episode, I sit down with Michael Bethany to explore his incredible journey of faith and worship. Michael shares how he navigated leading worship in unfamiliar spaces, tackled racial tensions during 2020, and prioritized intimacy with God. We also laughed a lot and had a good time talking about church! Let's Get Into It!

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We are continuing the conversation about the "divide" between the worship and production teams in church. Why is it? How is it? How can we fix it? Let's get into it!

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In this episode Miqueas Lopez, @miqueaslopezofficial talks openly about his journey to the "mic" and his journey to getting to know God in the most intimate way. It's the real conversation. Let's get into it!

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Y'all in this episode, we are going to The Basement with Tim Ross! We're talking about the beautiful power of vulnerability, the challenges women face in being ministry, and even church hurt. Let's get into it!

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In this episode, I am answering questions from the audience, talking about insecurities, worship fails, mentorship, the simplicity of worship and more.

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Should Christians be listening to secular music? Let's have this conversation and we goin' keep it all the way real! Special thanks to guests, Collin Jackson and Dwyane Bennett.

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Please welcome Grammy Award Winning, gospel artist, Naomi Raine to the couch! In this episode we talk about the importance of women in ministry, cultural and racial diversity in worship, and what is potentially missing in the Church of Jesus Christ today.

Special thanks to my guest  @TheNaomiRaine . Born and raised in New York, Naomi carried the torch passed down by her parents to spread the gospel through song. Standing on the word spoken over her parents that “their seed would bless the earth,” Naomi Raine has traveled to countless places sharing the message of Jesus Christ to thousands of people.

Whether songwriting, singing, or playing the guitar, Naomi has always found it easiest to communicate to people through lyrics and melodies. Her desire to see the body of Christ united and empowered fuels her drive to make music that inspires others to worship God. This is evident in her first viral single, “Pour Me Out,” which gave language to a young audience desiring to live a surrendered life. Since then, Naomi has kept this message relevant through every project, including her most recent recording, “Back to Eden” - parts 1 and 2. Naomi has been featured on countless projects with some of the most acclaimed artists in Christian music – and has been
featured on countless projects with some of the most acclaimed artists in Christian music such as, Todd Dulaney, J.J. Hairston, Bethel Music, Jonathan and Melissa Helser, and Israel Houghton to name a few.

One of Naomi’s joys is singing with her new found family, Maverick City Music, who has taken the world by storm over the past few years. Together, they have touched generations of people and have been widely recognized as artists who are leading the masses to the heart of God. As a part of Maverick City Music, Naomi has earned multiple awards including, Billboard Music Awards, Dove Awards, Stellar Awards, and a Grammy award. She is featured on songs such as “Story I’ll Tell,” and the award-nominated “Jireh,” and “Promises.” Naomi had the pleasure of making her film debut in “Christmas with The Chosen” with Maverick City Music.

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AND WE ARE BACK FOR SEASON 3!  For our Season 3 premiere, I'm trying something new and exciting—my very first solo episode of the season. In this solo episode, I’m sharing the story of how this podcast started and the journey we’ve been on to bring you this new season.

Tune in to hear about the inspiration behind the show, the challenges faced, and what’s coming up in Season 3. Whether you're a long-time listener or new here, this episode gives you a personal look into our podcast’s evolution.

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated! 🎧✨

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