In a world that constantly tries to label us, define us, and box us in, what does it truly mean to know who you are? In this episode of The Talk Different Podcast, we dive deep into identity — not the identity shaped by society, social media, status, or success — but the identity rooted in purpose and design.

We explore what happens when young adults stop performing for approval and start living from a place of confidence in who God created them to be. When you understand your identity, comparison loses its power, insecurity fades, and clarity begins to shape your decisions. This conversation challenges you to stop searching outward and start building inward — because you can’t live different until you know who you are.

In this episode of The Talk Different Podcast, host Jaden Booker sits down with Rev. Dr. Richard Hughes, Senior Pastor of New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. With wisdom drawn from years of ministry, education, and community service, Rev. Hughes shares powerful insights on the challenges facing young Black adults today—and the steps we can take to build lasting change. From overcoming obstacles to embracing God’s “I AM” promise, this conversation is filled with encouragement, truth, and a call to believe in ourselves and our community.

What does it really mean to live different in a world that rewards fitting in?

In the kickoff episode of The Talk Different Podcast, we set the foundation for the entire season by exploring what it looks like to live, think, and lead the way God intended — on purpose, with conviction, and without apology. This conversation dives into the call to be set apart, not for status or attention, but for impact.

We talk identity, pressure, purpose, and the tension between culture’s expectations and God’s design for our lives. If you’ve ever felt out of place, questioned your direction, or sensed there was more you were created for — this episode is for you.

This isn’t about being different just to stand out. It’s about being different by design.

In this episode, we uncover what it means to be a Christian. Giving real-life examples, telling personal stories, and deep diving into scripture to explore what it means to live as a Christian.