In the final episode of the season, Jada sits down with author, poet, Bible teacher, and artist Jackie Hill Perry. They explore what it means to be on assignment from God, the illusion of achieving balance, the significance of the local church, the importance of spiritual disciplines, and how to maintain holiness and reverence for God. This valuable conversation is from the 2024 Unapologetic Women’s Conference. 

If you grew up in the church, you may have experienced purity culture, which often misrepresented God’s view of sex. In this episode, Dr. Juli Slattery, a clinical psychologist and co-founder of Authentic Intimacy, discusses sexual wholeness and the difference between sexual purity and sexual integrity. She provides practical tools for having these important conversations with your children. This insightful discussion comes from the 2024 Unapologetic Women’s Conference and is too valuable not to share.

Discover more and connect with Dr. Juli Slattery: https://www.authenticintimacy.com/

Have you ever been hurt by the church or by someone within it? Have you ever experienced hurt from the church? In this episode, Jada sits down with Brenda Palmer to discuss her upbringing as a PK, her journey to becoming a preacher, and her encounters with betrayal within the church. By the end of this conversation, you'll gain insight into the importance of discipleship and the necessity of being connected to a local church.

Have you ever been called a superwoman or described as assertive? In this episode, Jada speaks with Dr. Sarita Lyons about her new book, Church Girl: A Gospel Vision to Encourage and Challenge Black Christian Women. Their conversation delves into the reasons behind writing the book, the significance of redefining the term "pushy," and the risks of over-functioning physically and spiritually. You'll come away from this discussion with a deeper understanding that the Sabbath is not just a day but is found in our Savior. God wants to empower Black women, and it's time to be bold in our righteousness.

Married ladies, this one is for you! It's easy to get stuck in a routine in marriage, and during hard times, the purpose of the marriage can be forgotten. In this episode, Jada explores 1 Peter 3 to uncover two overlooked powers that wives possess. You have more power than you think, and after listening to this episode, you'll know how to thrive in the power He's given you in the place that He's set you. 

There are various opinions about women leading in the church. Can women teach? Can women lead men? In this episode, Jada sits down with Dr. Brandy Baxter to discuss what the Bible says about women in leadership roles, the challenges of leading teams with both women and men, and the importance of nurturing a woman’s gift in the church.

Did you know that Jada Edwards has a job outside of being a Bible teacher? In this special episode, the tables have turned as she is interviewed by her right-hand, Dalya Stephens. This conversation delves into Jada's passion for teaching, life maps, dedication to discipleship, personal style, motherhood, and much more.

Books Mentioned: 

• Inside Out by Larry Crabb 
• The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer

Your favorite podcast is back with a special guest to kick off the new season! Tune in for a discussion on apologetics and evangelism, but stay for marriage advice. In this episode, Jada talks with Preston Perry, a poet, performance artist, teacher, and apologist from Chicago. Preston shares insights from his new book, 'How to Tell the Truth: The Story of How God Saved Me to Win Hearts--Not Just Arguments.' This conversation explores the need for emotional intelligence, humility, and obedience to win hearts, not arguments. You will leave this conversation understanding that apologetics is not synonymous with strangers and the call of every believer. 

Have you ever wrestled with when to speak up and when to stay silent? For this throwback episode, Jada reminds us to be brave and courageous. We'll dive into the book of Joshua to see what boldness and bravery look like and how we can do it in a way that glorifies God and not ourselves. 

Too often, we get filled up with spiritual junk, and then we have no room for good spiritual nourishment. The truth is that the hunger that we're feeling is not just in our minds and bodies; it's in our souls. We try to satisfy our hunger with shallow things, yet only closeness with God truly satisfies the deepest part of us.

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