The Social Saint

Frustrated and discouraged God elevated Jamal from being on job seekers allowance to owning a 6 figure revenue company in a matter of months. Join Rianne and Jamal as they discuss, being laid off, failing as an entrepreneur, divine inspiration and audacious faith.

For most women the idea of submitting to a man is extremely triggering. However, is submission the missing element in modern day marriages? With divorce rates at an all time high of 33%, the question has to be asked...is the modern day equal power dynamic where we are going wrong? Join Rianne as she sits down with Jemima and Shalom to discuss, leadership, submission, providence and protection within the confines of marriage.

Despite all the controversy surrounding the church, Spac nation presented itself as a church where ex-gang members could come and surrender their lives to Christ. Whilst the church itself maybe extremely questionable the concept is not a new one. In 2006 after an altercation went too far Joshua Glenn left his life on the streets, cut ties with the gang he was affiliated with and moved on to follow Christ. A radical and almost unimaginable change of direction. However, the journey to salvation was not smooth sailing with major setbacks. In this episode Rianne sits down with Joshua (Aaron) to discuss how he ended up in a gang, how he lost a dear friend to a fatal stabbing, why he gave his life to Christ, left the church and returned to the streets and then returned to God years down the line...

Is beauty subjective? Or could it be argued that those who meet a more objective standard of beauty have it easier in life? Do lighter skinned and/or racially ambiguous people have to do less to be seen as beautiful? Does the bible create a racially driven standard of femininity leaving no room for realities of black womanhood? Join Rianne and Tolu as they discuss pretty privilege and the effects of racism, colourism and pigmentocracy on the western standard of beauty and the global church.

Just like everything else, relationships in 2021 look a lot different to how they ever have before. In a society where the L word has pretty much lost all its value, marriage can seem like nothing more than a dated practice. Has post-christian western society warped our views on importance of conducting monogamous relationships? Join Rianne as she sits down with her cousin Devante Walters to discuss, love languages, sexpectations, monogamy, polygamy and the cruciality of seeking contentment outside of relational intimacy. 

How many people have you seen walk away from Christianity because they believe it is a bunch of rules impossible to live by? How many christians do you know that are happy to enforce these 'rules' whilst hypocritically failing to meet others? Legalism exists when people attempt to secure righteousness in God’s sight by good works. Legalists believe that they can earn or merit God’s approval by performing the requirements of the law. However, we know this is not biblical truth and is often the reason for many believers leaving the faith discouraged. This episode Rianne sits down with her sister Alexandria Walters to discuss the complexities of legalism and consecration and the growing concerns of performative religiosity in the church.

In this episode Rianne is joined by her good friend Nina Robinson who details the story of how she lost her mum at 23 years old and the experience of giving her life to Christ shortly after. Nina speaks on her childhood, life with a single parent, her adolescent years, losing her mum, being a primary care giver to her sibling and eventually becoming a born again christian. This beautiful and rich story is filled with truth, trauma and transformation. Listen now. 

I am so happy to finally announce the start of a new series here on The Social Saint Podcast called  'Disappointments & Divine Appointments'. This new series is will explore the stories of some of the most amazing, brave, diverse people I have met. We will sit down and unpack some of life's greatest tragedies and testimonies through a biblical lens. I hope this series encourages and inspires all of you. First episode out very soon....

Throughout the years the church has seen the rise and fall of many corrupt leaders. With the recent news of sexual assault allegations against the late Christian apologetics preacher, Ravi Zacharias, the question has to be asked, why do so many christian leaders commit such deplorable acts? Join Rianne and her friend Gbenga as they discuss fallen preachers, the struggle of being 'successful' in the faith and a biblical case study of headship. 

Can you discuss 2020 without talking about covid-19? After a year quite like no other, listen and laugh with Rianne Walters and as she sits down with her siblings Chandler Walters and Alexandria Walters.  A casual discussion on some of the highlights and lowlights of this year personally and globally. They speak on: the impact of the lockdown, the murdering hornets, clubhouse, cookies, the social saint, the global church,  the power of faith, conspiracy theories and the vaccine.