"Since I have to do this thing called 'life', I may as well have fun while doing it, do it with others, and master it together."

This philosophy as lead Reggie to create "Reggie Whitley Podcast Network" -- a network of podcasts with different hosts to work together to change lives, and ultimately the world.  Reggie is excited to introduce the first additional podcast to his network: The Awakening with Shontal Bettis-Brown.

Join Shontal for the next 10 weeks as she and guests bring us The Awakening.

Season 1 Season Finale!!!

Where did the time go? We're already at the season finale of the Open Vault Podcast. Instead of having a plan for this final episode, Reggie just "wings it". He discusses a couple of his favorite Wisdom Pieces from episodes 1 - 9, then goes on to discuss the future of this podcast platform. 

Also, Reggie has brought on a surprise guest co-host. Listen as they discuss a number of things (including a surprise announcement) and have several laughs as Season 1 comes to an end.

Listen... Season 1 is coming to an end and Reggie seems to have gotten a little lazy. Under 20 minutes?? This episode was a struggle. First, Reggie's guests had to cancel because of conflicts of schedule; then, he struggled to figure out what he'd discuss. Well, instead of dwelling on the struggle of it, he decided to "See the Light". 

In this episode, Reggie gives three good news stories in his "See the Light" segment. It's just us today; and next week -- the finale.

Did you know  that, according to statistics, about 20 people experience physical domestic abuse every minute in the United States? One in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced physical domestic violence in one form or another. The number of individuals who experience emotional domestic abuse -- unfathomable. 

Today's episode features Jessica Bolden-Cross, a two-time domestic violence relationship survivor, and Felecia Thomas, a 23-year employee of a multi-county domestic abuse center. Jessica shares her story for the first time and gives first-hand descriptions of going from a physically violent relationship with one individual to an emotionally and physically violent marriage with another individual. Jessica shares intimate details (while protecting the identities of those involved), including how not leaving her domestic violence relationship nearly landed her in prison for 25 years. Felecia gives valuable tips, strategies, and resources that abused men and women can utilize to receive help while in a violent relationship of any sort, and to help the abused persons escape the abuser. 

If you or a loved one is experiencing domestic abuse, here are some resources to help:

If you are currently in an abusive relationship, be it physical, emotional, spiritual, etc., please form a plan, seek assistance, and leave before it's too late.

If you are currently an abuser and wish to seek help in stopping, please seek assistance by contacting one of the resources above or by contacting your local Coalition Against Domestic Violence (simply Google: [state name] Coalition Against Domestic Violence) or visit ncadv.org/state-coalitions.

Until recently, Reggie hated the term "New Norms" as it relates to the current pandemic to the point where friends were not allowed to say it around him without correction. It seemed so cliché; and deep down inside, he hoped that what he (and millions of others) has been experiencing was not the new normal. The night before recording with his guests, Reggie had an "ah-ha" moment: This IS a new norm because it's been our reality since early spring. Luckily, the very next day was recording day with today's guests Ivory Justin Simmons, Valerie Dean, and Crystal Bradley -- a 4 in 1 combo. How well are each of them adjusting to modern living? Listen, learn, and enjoy!

Hey, you're back! A little background: When Reggie first decide to launch Open Vault, he knew that this was a topic that HAD to be discussed. So on recording day with Carolyn Leslie, he had plentyyyy that he wanted to discuss. Of course, it was too much for one episode; so Reggie and Carolyn are BACK for part two of this conversation.

We can't say it enough: This discussion in not to pinpoint any particular church and/or pastor. This discussion is an issue seen across America (at the least) that must be discussed. Enjoy (and be healed)!

When God created the church, He had only good intentions. Somewhere down the line, corruption crept in and was left unresolved -- leaving the church (as a "body") tainted. There are countless examples and stories from millions to back the fact that integrity has left the church. And for too long, things have gone unsaid or simply unheard. In an attempt to see integral restoration in the spiritual assembly, Reggie has called on Carolyn Leslie to discuss ails that have been seen across America (at the least). Hopefully, they can help someone (be it a church leader or attendee) become free of the corruption in God's assembly. You may want to run your bath water now, because things are about to get messy.

Disclaimer: This discussion in not to pinpoint any particular church and/or pastor. This discussion is an issue seen across America (at the least) that must be discussed. Enjoy (and be delivered)!

Yep, you read that right. Open Vault, we have our first co-host -- Reggie's friend, Shontal Bettis-Brown. Reggie didn't want to interview Shontal with questions and a set topic; instead, he just wanted to bring a normal conversation (normal for them) to the podcast. And that raggedy enemy came in and tried to stop the podcast early, but he can't get any glory on Open Vault so they pushed through. 

Reggie and Shontal talked about the death of their bishop, Bishop James Greenleaf, children going back to school during the pandemic, longggg church services, and more. And since Reggie had a co-host (and not a guest), he brought back the "See the Light" segment with two great stories.

Welcome to Season One: Episode Twoooooo!!! It seems like Reggie is getting the hang of this podcasting thing already. In episode 2, he gave 7 facts about himself that you may or may not have already known. Not in a self-centered type of way, but in a "let's get to know each other since you're stuck with me" type of way. Then he kind of slid into an inspirational piece to get you to stop caring about... Well, just take a listen!