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Julian “J. Kwest” DeShazier is known as a national speaker, advocate, and emcee.  But amidst all of the various hats this multi-talented brother wears, he is also a committed pastor.  He joined me in a conversation this past week about his experience pastoring University Church in Hyde Park during the coronavirus pandemic and shared some valuable insight on how we can support each other during this time of crisis.

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We are continuing our conversation this week about how to navigate these unchartered waters of the coronavirus from a faith-based perspective.  On today's show, we welcome to the conversation Dr. Crystal Westfield, a business owner, ministry leader, and a proud mom.

Listen in on our conversation, as she shares valuable tips on how to manage work-life, parenting, and self-care in the midst of this world pandemic.

To connect with Crystal, visit www.crystalwestfield.com.  If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe by visiting faithonthejourney.org.

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On today's show, we respond to the coronavirus with a mental health, faith based perspective.  Join us for the conversation, with mental health professional and faith leader Vahisha Hasan.

If you would like to contact Vahisha for more information, visit the links below.  Subscribe to our Faith on the Journey email list at faithonthejourney.org

Instagram: @vhasanlifebetter

Twitter: @VHasanMIF

Websites: https://www.transformnetwork.org/vahisha-hasan

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Email: [email protected]

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No one enters into a marriage expecting it to end in divorce, but life happens.  And when it leaves you as a single parent, you are forced to navigate this new beginning. Sophie Pagalday, a dedicated single mother, inspirational speaker, coach, and author, takes us on her journey of discovering her life's purpose after divorce.

Get a copy of Sophie's book "Who Will Hold Me? A Single Mother’s Memoir of Self-Love, Empowerment, and Freedom" on Amazon.

Visit her website at www.sophiepagalday.com.

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There are certain subjects that the church doesn't like to talk about, and pornography is one of them.  Yet, when over 40% of Christian males between the ages 13-24 admit to using porn frequently, we have a problem that cannot be ignored.  Join us for a real conversation with Life Coach Eric Morris, as we explore the topic of porn, faith, and freedom from addiction.

The statistics for this was provided by the Barna Group. https://www.barna.com/research/porn-in-the-digital-age-new-research-reveals-10-trends/

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On today's episode of Faith on the Journey, we are discussing how to make time for yourself when there's "no time." LeVern Danley is a successful business owner who spent the earlier part of his career working around the clock, so one day he could live the American Dream. His health and spending time with his family didn't become a priority until death was staring him in the face. God met him during this time of crisis and revealed to him a lesson that not only changed his life but revived his faith.  Join us for this episode as we explore the importance of self-care and living a balanced life so that we can fulfill the purpose that God has for us.

On today's episode of Faith on the Journey, we are discussing how to discover true identity and self worth in a world that tells you you're not enough. On this show, we invited author Clarissa Christensen to join us, as she shared her story of how she learned to embrace her identity through Christ and form genuine relationships.

On today's episode of Faith on the Journey, we are discussing the mask of addiction.  On this show, we invited author Neal Linares to join us, as he shared his story of addiction that started at the age of 13 and nearly cost him his life.  It was only by the grace of God that Neal was able to find peace and sobriety.  Listen to other stories like Neal's at faithonthejourney.org.  This podcast music was provided by Bensound.

Check out our podcast with special guest Rev. Rosemary Norris.  Through her story, we discuss the difficult subject of domestic violence, and how the church must play an active role in combating it. If you or a loved one is in a domestic violence relationship and need help, please call 800-799-7233.

The music for today's episode was provided by Bensound, and can be found on bensound.com.  This episode was sponsored by Journey Consulting.  For more information on Journey Consulting, email [email protected].  Subscribe to our email list at faithonthejourney.org to receive Faith Friday Testimonies in your inbox every Friday.

This Faith Friday, check out our podcast with special guest Lauren Dew.  Through her story, we discuss the difficult subject of grief and loss, and how we are able to move forward in the midst of our pain.  The music for this podcast was provided by Bensound.