"Community Street" is a song I wrote to sing at chapel about what it means to be a neighbor. Writing this song was my therapeutic way of saying, "live freely in the midst of a tough day"

Growing up a Christian and leaving the church can be one of the hardest things you can do. When everyone around you is Christian, the judgement and criticisms that you can face from even the closest people in your life, can cut so deep. From dealing with church hurt, to feeling shame due to your addictions, to ever changing thoughts about Christianity now, these are all topics I cover in this episode.

Growing up atheist and finding Christ in high school can have you feeling isolated amongst your family as the only Christian. However with that being said, no one said that the journey to find God would be easy.

Getting my bubble burst about Christianity after attending a Christian university. Experiencing church hurt yet still choosing to attend church and maintain a relationship with God, my journey of faith was filled with struggles, trials and tribulations that I speak about in detail, in this episode.

Finding God in the midst of dealing with depression all throughout college is a true testimony to the power of God’s grace. It’s not easy to be diagnosed with depression as well as dealing with day to day thoughts of suicide. It can be a dark and bottomless pit to get out of while you are in it. Those of us that have been through it can be beacons of lights to others by sharing our experiences and in this episode, I share mine.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress and can be reached at 1-800-273-825

More people need to talk about mental illness and the long lasting effects this can have on a person’s psyche. From panic attacks, to anxiety, to paranoia to suicidal thoughts. Listen to me talk about this, the personal journey of potential suicide, to redemption and feel empowered to take action in your life if you are going through similar experiences.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress and can be reached at 1-800-273-825

Being the son of a teacher and pastor. Growing up in Africa and coming to America. Being a black man in America. 3 important stories to share as all of them involve struggle, growing pains and living every day with expectations, stereotypes and perceptions that I aim to fight on a daily basis. Hear my perspectives in this honest, authentic and transparent episode.