Listen in on my interview with fellow Spelman graduate, screenwriter, and painter, Kafia Haile. Kafia's story is one of leaps, risks, faith, and suspense. I hope that as we prepare for a New Year that you are able to hear her story and prepare to make some new decisions for your life as well.

Website: http://www.kafiahaile.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_kafiahaile_/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kafiahaile

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In this episode I had the opportunity to speak with mental health professional Dr. Debbie Stevens.  We talk about the intersection of mental health and Christianity, how to talk to your family or friends about suicide, ways that Christians can better breach or discuss the topic, how we felt about the series "13 Reasons Why", and how to get help if you are having these thoughts and feelings.

Dr. Debbie Stevens Contact Information:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divastiva/

She provides mental health services at: https://www.mercyatlanta.org/

A special shoutout was given in this episode to the Fireflies Unite Podcast with Kea so definitely check her out: https://www.firefliesunite.com/podcast

Just as I was recording this episode, we learned that Pastor Andrew Stoecklein, of Inland Hills Church in Chino, CA, lost his life due to a suicide attempt the night before. His death has left many hurting, wondering why, and asking many questions.  There is a lot from Andrew's story and the commentary surrounding his death that can give us insight into the stress he was under just before taking his life and a possible understanding of God's response.

See the last sermon Pastor Stoecklein preached before his attempt, and immediately after being instructed to take a sabbatical because of a recent nervous breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVBe4z2QSRM

See the commentary video after Pastor Stoecklein's funeral. I believe this video helps to reinforce what we communicated in this episode regarding God's ability to understand and cover and receive us, even when we are in deep, deep pain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b1ZOXA6Ydw

Other Resources: 

1) National Alliance on Mental Health Illness: https://www.nami.org/#

2) Suicide Prevention Resource Center: http://www.sprc.org/

3) Text GO to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)

Available 24 hours everyday

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Previous guest and amazing CHH artist, Ernest "Ric Sincere" Ricks, has released his debut album "Beyond Belief"! I had the pleasure of spending quite a bit of time with Ernest while he wrote, recorded, and prepared for his release. I was able to sit down with him and get the backstory on each track, his production process, and hear a little more about what got him to this point. We both hope that you enjoy this special series of episodes to be released in between my standard shows. Album information is below.

Purchase "Beyond Belief" here or wherever you get music:

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/beyond-belief/1390910702

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Belief-Ric-Sincere/dp/B07DCJBFDL

"Beyond Belief" feature in RepDaKingMag:

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Previous guest and amazing CHH artist, Ernest "Ric Sincere" Ricks, has released his debut album "Beyond Belief"! I had the pleasure of spending quite a bit of time with Ernest while he wrote, recorded, and prepared for his release. I was able to sit down with him and get the backstory on each track, his production process, and hear a little more about what got him to this point. We both hope that you enjoy this special series of episodes to be released in between my standard shows. Album information is below.

Purchase "Beyond Belief" here or wherever you get music:

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/beyond-belief/1390910702

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Belief-Ric-Sincere/dp/B07DCJBFDL

"Beyond Belief" feature in RepDaKingMag:

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Previous guest and amazing CHH artist, Ernest "Ric Sincere" Ricks, will be releasing his debut album "Beyond Belief" later this month. I had the pleasure of spending quite a bit of time with Ernest while he wrote, recorded, and prepared for his release. I was able to sit down with him and get the backstory on each track, his production process, and hear a little more about what got him to this point. We both hope that you enjoy this special series of episodes to be released in between my standard shows from now and leading up to his release. Pre-order information for the album is below.

Pre-order "Beyond Belief" here:

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/beyond-belief/1390910702

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Belief-Ric-Sincere/dp/B07DCJBFDL

"Beyond Belief" feature in RepDaKingMag:

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Previous guest and amazing CHH artist, Ernest "Ric Sincere" Ricks, will be releasing his debut album "Beyond Belief" later this month. I had the pleasure of spending quite a bit of time with Ernest while he wrote, recorded, and prepared for his release. I was able to sit down with him and get the backstory on each track, his production process, and hear a little more about what got him to this point. We both hope that you enjoy this special series of episodes to be released in between my standard shows from now and leading up to his release. Pre-order information for the album is below.

Pre-order "Beyond Belief" here:

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/beyond-belief/1390910702

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Belief-Ric-Sincere/dp/B07DCJBFDL

"Beyond Belief" feature in RepDaKingMag:

https://repdakingmag.com/ric-sincere-beyond-belief-album-release-date-moves-to-sept-28/

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Previous guest and amazing CHH artist, Ernest "Ric Sincere" Ricks, will be releasing his debut album "Beyond Belief" later this month. I had the pleasure of spending quite a bit of time with Ernest while he wrote, recorded, and prepared for his release. I was able to sit down with him and get the backstory on each track, his production process, and hear a little more about what got him to this point. We both hope that you enjoy this special series of episodes to be released in between my standard shows from now and leading up to his release. Pre-order information for the album is below.

Pre-order "Beyond Belief" here:

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/beyond-belief/1390910702

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Belief-Ric-Sincere/dp/B07DCJBFDL

"Beyond Belief" feature in RepDaKingMag:

https://repdakingmag.com/ric-sincere-beyond-belief-album-release-date-moves-to-sept-28/

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Check out my interview with CHH artist and producer Prafit Josiah. We’ll listen to his song “Count Yah Blessings”, understand his production process and hear about his artist journey.

Website: http://prafitjosiah.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prafitjosiah/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/prafitjosiah

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/prafitjosiah/playlists

Get to Know: Prafit Josiah itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/get-to-know-prafit-josiah-ep/1377830028

Get to Know: Prafit Josiah Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5CdpiWTn658JUKFOjiz7p4

If you need music distribution check out the Nectar platform with Trackstarz: http://nectar.trackstarz.com/

To see my spoken word video mentioned by Prafit at the end of the interview - Hallelujah - check it out here: http://www.imsimplyartistic.com/video2

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Meet "Atlanta’s Best" spoken word poet as determined by Creative Loafing magazine several years in a row. Currently the host of the Sunday night Java Monkey Speaks weekly open mic night, Theresa Davis is a pioneer and a force in the Atlanta world of spoken word poetry and it is truly an honor to have her on the show. We listen to her poem “Apocalypse” and she drops some amazing nuggets on how to do art well.

Website: http://www.theresa-davis.com/Index.html

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shepiratepoet/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/piraterockstar

Theresa Davis - Apocalypse poem: http://natelysmagazine.com/2016/07/10/theresa-davis-apocalypse/

Theresa Davis - Corpse Poem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvne-JEMf8g

Theresa Davis - Simon Says: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETTPXxDLhOY

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Meet the man who successfully brought the National Poetry Slam competition to Atlanta. Daryl “Mista” Funn is a voice on the spoken word scene that you must know. We review his poem “American Soldier” and he drops some amazing nuggets for the artist. Listen and enjoy.

Mista Funn - Famous Enough Interview

https://soundcloud.com/famousenoughpodcast/episode-9-fun-with-mista-funn

Mista Funn - Mourning the Passion of “Someone Else” poem:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8wH_1zH5N0

Mista Funn - American Soldier “You’re Home Now”:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niehMK7K-Eg

Mista Funn - Ramen Noodles:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8kYJi2bqPs&t=10s

Mista Funn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCgsxh78RI68QYrStwPI6Nw/featured

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mistafunn/

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