In this episode, host Derek J. Murphy is alone on the mic sharing 5 things he hopes to carry over into life post-COVID-19. As always, he also shares a "Praise Report" and a very special "Doors of the Church".

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Check out the rest of the conversation from the previous episode with these 3 gospel music fans, about the future of gospel music and what other gospel battles they would like to see! 

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In this episode gospel music is front and center. Listen in a conversation with fellow gospel music fans Gabriel Stovall and Maya Ellington, discussing the recent John P. Kee/Hezekiah Walker "battle". Then, our special guest, gospel artist and worship pastor, Alex T. Geiger, talks about the marriage of music and ministry, as well as his new single, "One Day at a Time". And of course, no episode is complete without a weekly "Praise Report" and the opening of the "Doors of the Church".


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With all the news of death and devastation surrounding the COVID-19 crisis, this episode is designed to uplift and inspire with stories of survival and reckless faith, from Pastors Al & Roz Warren (of Together We're One Marriage Ministry) and featured guest Robert Webb.

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Derek J. Murphy returns to the microphone and shares how coming back to podcasting was an exercise in overcoming fear and walking in confidence. Segments include a precious "Praise Report", a "Church Folks Moment" where one has to go, and of course the opening of the "Doors of the Church". 

* Everything that COULD go wrong DID go wrong in producing this episode, so while the audio quality is not the best, please listen anyway. This episode topic speaks to this not needing to be perfect *

In this episode, Derek talks to pastor, author and online personality D.K. Hammonds about the clap back culture among church folks on social media.

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This week, we've switched some things up with an announcement, then sit in on our conversation with personal and professional development expert and author, our homegirl, Dr. Kimberly Ellison.

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This week, Derek and Whit give their takes on BLACK PANTHER, then begin a discussion of handling loss. Then listen to our discussion with grief expert and author, Caressa J, as she helps us to properly process our grief, and ultimately find our happy.

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This week we go to the movies. Host Derek J. Murphy takes us down memory lane with a few of his favorite church scenes in movies. Then we talk with film maker and pastor, Prentice Dupins, about the art, business and ministry of making movies.

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In this episode we talk TV with the Murphy Kids, about how every black television show takes us to church. We also talk Youth Ministry with expert Shanita "Nita B" Brown, of Generation Elevate, a non profit youth organization.

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