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A dangerous flu wave is moving fast, and we’re cutting through the noise with straight talk and simple steps that actually help. No fearmongering. No lectures. Just a warm, candid reminder that caution is a form of love—and that pairing faith with common sense keeps more people well.

We open with the core message: watch comes before prayer. That doesn’t diminish belief; it strengthens it. We share real moments from everyday life—like seeing someone open a bag of chips in the store before washing their hands—and use them to illustrate how germs travel and how easy it is to tighten our routines. You’ll hear practical advice on when to wear a mask, how to handle food safely on the go, and what to do if you don’t have sanitizer handy. We lean on simple habits: wash for 20 seconds, carry a small sanitizer, wait to eat until you can clean your hands, and mask up in crowded lines or if you feel a tickle in your throat.

There’s a deeper layer too: the pressure many workers face to show up sick. We talk about a cashier powering through the flu because missed shifts mean missed rent, and why that’s not just unfair—it’s unsafe for everyone in the store. Personal responsibility matters, but so do policies like paid sick leave and managers who back people staying home to recover. When workplaces make the right call, they protect teams, customers, and the wider community.

The heart of our message is simple: prevention is not panic. It’s kindness. It’s looking out for your family, your neighbors, and the stranger behind you in line. Take the reminder with you—wash your hands before you eat, wear a mask when illness is circulating, and stay home when you’re sick. If this resonated, subscribe, share this episode with someone you care about, and leave a quick review telling us the one habit you’ll commit to this flu season.

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What if your wardrobe could testify before you say a word? We sit with Prophetess Roberta Ford to trace the roots of Dunamis Perception—a faith-based streetwear brand born from street ministry, family legacy, and a conviction that God’s view of us should define our style. Raised by single mothers and grandmothers who taught stewardship and dignity, Roberta and Apostle A.B. Ford built a visual language that carries that legacy forward: bold colors, clear messages, and designs that spark real conversations in the hedges and highways.

We talk about what it means to minister beyond the four walls, how bright hues can lift the spirit, and why modesty doesn’t require blandness. Roberta shares the story behind signatures like “Obey God (even if they don’t get it)” and “Drip With Purpose,” unpacking how camouflage palettes nod to spiritual battle while staying wearable and modern. She explains why every piece has a purpose, how weekly blog posts add fuel to the message, and why a portion of every sale helps Soldiers for Christ take the Gospel further. You’ll also hear how the family’s creative gifts converge in music and media—like the Dunamis Power video “For My Crown,” which honors their matriarchs and weaves Psalm 91 into a cinematic arc of perseverance.

Along the way, Roberta challenges us to consider alignment: who makes the products we use, and what do they stand for? Kingdom people, she says, thrive when they choose kingdom-made goods that agree with their values. From books like Soldiers for Christ: A Soldier’s Manual to new releases planned with audio options, the mission is consistent—equip believers to walk in confidence, purpose, and joy. If you’ve ever wondered how faith and fashion can reinforce each other, this conversation gives you the framework, the stories, and the vision to try it on for yourself.

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The first notes rise and everything settles into focus. That’s the quiet magic of Reaching for the Stars, the theme that has become our compass, our calling card, and the invitation into every conversation we share. What started as a radio show intro a decade ago now anchors the podcast with the same lift and warmth, thanks to the composer who shaped it with care: Chris Murphy Elliott.

We share the story behind the music—how an influential listener called it powerful and the kind of melody that earns “play it again” status. We talk about why theme music isn’t filler, especially in a world where the first five seconds can decide whether someone stays or skips. Like the classic TV themes that defined eras—Gunsmoke, The Virginian, even the precision of Mission Impossible—a strong motif can set tone, build trust, and become the emotional shorthand for a community. That is what this piece has done for us, across full episodes and the reels our friend Steven crafts from England.

You’ll hear what we hear: restraint, lift, and intention woven into a melody that grows with you the more it returns. We reflect on how sound carries identity better than any tagline, and why the right intro tells a true story before the first word is spoken. This is a heartfelt thank-you to the composer whose work quietly does the heavy lifting—turning a show into a place you recognize the moment the music begins.

If this resonates, tap play and share your thoughts. Subscribe for more moments like this, leave a review to help others find the show, and tell us: which theme song lives in your memory and why?

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A surge of listener energy from our Rescue Cats conversation carries straight into a double-header week built on clarity and action. We start by acknowledging what thousands of downloads confirmed: practical stories change how we see our work. That’s the bar we aim to meet as we line up two new conversations—one about building a business that lasts and another about owning a new chapter of your professional identity.

First, we sit down with Roberta Ford, co-owner of Dunamis  Perception, to unpack the daily systems that keep a small business resilient. We get into positioning that resonates, simple pricing models, and why a founder’s calendar is a strategic document. Roberta shares grounded tactics on discovery calls, content that earns trust, and the light-touch analytics that guide decisions without drowning you in dashboards. If you’re seeking sustainable growth, this talk trades hype for useful tools: clear offers, consistent follow-ups, and a weekly cadence that compounds.

Then we shift to reinvention with a thoughtful reintroduction: Dr. Jabasto, now going by Nathaniel Thomas. We explore why a name change can be a powerful alignment with purpose, how to communicate it without losing continuity, and what it takes to help colleagues and clients make the switch. From updating bios and profiles to crafting a straightforward FAQ, Nathaniel shows how to bridge past credibility with future direction. The message is simple and brave—language shapes how you’re seen, so choose words that fit who you are now.

Across both conversations, the throughline is momentum. Whether you’re refining a service, setting better boundaries on your time, or bringing a new name into the world, steady communication and small, consistent steps create outsized results. Join us for practical business strategy, honest talk about identity, and the kind of clarity that moves you forward. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s building something real, and drop us a note with your questions—your voice helps shape what we explore next.

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A bow on a box makes for a heart-melting reveal, but what happens after the wrapping paper is gone? We sit down with longtime adoption coordinator Jerri Clay Hays to unpack the real work of turning a holiday surprise into a lifelong bond. From matching a pet’s age and temperament to your household rhythm to planning around vacation chaos, this conversation offers the practical playbook every adopter needs before they say yes.

We walk through family readiness, especially with young kids and tiny animals, and why “teenager” kittens can be a safer, happier match for busy homes. Jerri pulls back the curtain on shelter realities—why rescues won’t “run out” at Christmas, how returns strain limited space, and how thoughtful matching dramatically reduces heartbreak. We also champion seniors, sharing stories of adopters who choose older cats for their calm, grateful companionship, plus discounts and sponsorships that make these placements possible.

Care tips come rapid-fire and field-tested. Learn when to adopt around holiday travel, how to set up a quiet room during parties, and why most cats would rather stay home than “visit” for festivities. Get actionable advice on spay and neuter timing, low-cost clinics, interactive toys that beat boredom, using treats for positive reinforcement, and solving everyday hurdles like litter box pain points for arthritic seniors or the one cat who raids everyone’s bowl. If you’re weighing a Christmas adoption, this guide helps you choose with compassion and clarity—and sets your new friend up for an easy, loving start.

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Forget tidy boxes. I grew up harmonizing to soft rock while training my voice in gospel, and that mix still shapes every note I sing and every song I love. Today I open that door and invite you into the real soundtrack—Queen on the shelf next to Bread and America, melody-led and lyric-first, clean and crafted.

We unpack why people are shocked when a gospel singer loves classic rock, and why that surprise misses the point. Genre is a frame; craft is the picture. I talk through the bands that raised my ear, the records my sister and I wore thin, and the lessons those songs taught me about phrasing, harmony, and restraint. If you care about arrangement, vocal placement, and the kind of writing that lingers without shouting, you’ll hear why “good music” isn’t about labels—it’s about standards.

I also share where we’re headed next: a new year of music stories, guest voices, and playlists that put melody and meaning first. Expect conversations about the art of “clean” production, songs that last across decades, and the practical ways soft rock sensibilities can refine gospel performance. We’ll swap first favorites, pull apart the choices behind timeless choruses, and celebrate artists who keep the heart of a song intact.

If you’ve ever felt torn between the music you make and the music you grew up loving, this is your permission slip to bring it all with you. Press play, then tell me the band that raised you and the track you still can’t skip. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves classic rock or gospel, and leave a review so we can grow this music room together.

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The spark was simple: share stories from all walks of life. What followed was anything but simple—months of posting solo, friends drifting from excitement to skepticism, and a promise to keep going when the room got quiet. We open the door on that whole arc, from the first shaky recordings to the moment the inbox filled with guest requests and the show landed on iHeartRadio.

We talk about what persistence looks like in practice: publishing when you feel unseen, refining your voice one episode at a time, and shifting to interviews only when the format truly fits. You’ll hear how faith and a single voice of encouragement—our shoutout to Laura—kept the dream moving forward. The story isn’t polished mythology; it’s the reality of creative work where nothing happens for a long time, then everything happens at once. That includes unexpected outreach from musicians, even a few politicians, and the discipline required to be ready when opportunity knocks.

If you’re building something and battling the narrative that it’s all in your head, this conversation offers both comfort and a plan. We lay out the mechanics that helped—consistent posting, a clear show promise, an evolving guest pipeline—alongside the mindset that matters more than metrics: your belief is the engine, not the applause. Hit play for a candid look at how a small, stubborn idea turned into visible momentum, and leave with one challenge: take the next step today, not tomorrow.

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A single melody can carry a show. We celebrate composer Chris Murphy Elliot with a warm birthday tribute and the story behind Reaching for the Stars, the theme that turned a short-lived radio experiment into the musical backbone of our podcast. From the first bars, Chris’s writing paints open horizons—jazz-kissed harmony, patient rhythm, and a melody that makes room for voice without losing its own voice.

We share how listeners describe vivid scenes when the theme plays: riders crossing a sunlit plain, the hush of a late-night set, the promise of a new day. That’s the magic producers chase and rarely catch—the right song that feels inevitable. We trace our first collaboration more than a decade ago, why the track outlasted formats and seasons, and how carefully crafted music shapes tone, trust, and pacing in spoken-word storytelling. Along the way, we spotlight the Elliot family’s creative thread, from Murphy Elliot’s paintings to the wider circle of makers who turn skill into sustenance.

As we gear up for season nine and an upcoming iHeartRadio show, we open the door to future conversations with Chris about the craft behind the theme—tempo, arrangement, harmonic choices, and the subtle production moves that keep speech clear and music alive. If you care about audio design, jazz-inflected composition, and the way a theme can become a character, you’ll feel right at home here. Celebrate with us, explore Chris’s catalog on YouTube, and hear why gratitude sits at the center of our sound.

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A single song can pull you back through years in an instant, and today we lean into that power. We set the room quiet and soft, then share a heartfelt cover of The Way We Were that carries the weight of memory, loss, and love. The cracks in the voice aren’t mistakes; they’re part of the story, the sound of someone singing through what still matters.

We open by naming why this track hits hard: grief for a sister, the heaviness of the season, and a long-standing love for Barbra Streisand’s music. Rather than chase a perfect studio take, we stay present and let the lyric do the work. You’ll hear the breath, the pauses, and the emotion on the line “what’s too painful to remember, we simply choose to forget,” and you might find your own memories answering back. That’s the quiet magic of a nostalgic cover: it becomes a mirror.

After the performance, we talk honestly about influence and identity. We’re not trying to be Barbra; we’re honoring a song that shaped us while keeping our voice true. If you’re drawn to intimate vocals, emotional live recordings, and reflective storytelling, you’ll feel at home here. We also point you to another love song on SoundCloud if you want to explore more of this mood and follow the thread between love, memory, and healing.

Press play when you can give yourself a few still minutes. If the song unlocks something for you, share it with a friend who might need the same soft reminder. And if this resonated, subscribe, leave a quick review, and tell us: which song takes you back the most?

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A small book with a big heartbeat can rearrange how you think about storytelling. We sat down with author Andrea B. Mohammad to explore a memoir that’s barely sixty pages yet feels larger than many epics—tight, tender, and impossible to put down after the first dedication. The conversation stayed true to our blueprint: no rehearsal, no scripts, just space for a guest to speak the story only she can tell. That openness changed the energy in the room and, judging by the surge in downloads, it traveled straight through your headphones.

Across the hour, we unpack why brevity can sharpen emotion, how a focused narrative clears out noise, and what it means to honor family and loss without flattening complexity. Andrea shares the moments that shaped her voice, and we talk about reading the book more than once because each pass reveals a new angle—an image, a choice, a prayer that reframes the whole. If long biographies invite you to visit in pieces, this memoir invites you to sit and stay. It’s a different kind of depth: concentrated, luminous, and memorable.

We also pull back the curtain on our format. By letting guests lead, we trade polish for presence and watch authentic stories find the audiences who need them most—often beyond our social media circles. That’s why past episodes keep growing long after release; truth doesn’t age out. If you’re drawn to real voices, faith-infused resilience, and the craft of telling your own story, you’ll feel at home here. Give the episode a listen, pick up Andrea B. Mohammad’s book, and let us know the line that stayed with you.

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