Based on: I Chronicles 20:15 (NIV)

                                                                                       The Conqueror's Prayer

He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: “Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for this battle is not yours, but God’s…”

Chris Hutchinson and James Boone have both traveled the “underground railroad” from addiction to recovery. At the end of the journey, they found freedom in friendship, fellowship, and family. Their brotherhood has withstood the test of time and space. Today, their walk is loud and real as they help others find their way to the freedom that only God can give. Listen as these men tell their story of surviving to thrive.

Based on:

                           John 4:4 (NIV) Now he had to go through Samaria.

Excerpt:

Jesus goes straight to work by asking the woman to share what she has, not what she does not have. He is not concerned about her personal deficits. He challenges her to draw from the inexhaustible life giving well of the love of God that has always been available to her.

Pastor Tyrone Hughes "27-18-4"

27 years in 18 prisons across 4 states. That’s the path that Pastor Tyrone Hughes traveled to get to Jesus Christ. Since that life-saving encounter Pastor Hughes has made it his life mission to meet the masses right where they are. On the street, in homeless shelters and even behind prison walls – Pastor Hughes is letting us know what it means to not only be free, but to be free indeed. Listen as he speaks his truth about what it means to not only survive, but also to thrive.

The Survive to Thrive Series

Kerry C. - Agent of  Transformation

Most writers would say, “In walks Kerry C.” However, it’s more accurate for me to say, “Leaning  against the frame of my office door is Kerry C.” That’s where our journey of friendship began. It was light casual conversation that found its way to the glaring light of authentic truth.  And the rest is herstory.

What Kerry and I share most in common is our belief in the beauty of humanity. We believe in the indomitable power of the human Spirit to reach great lows and great highs. Remarkably, our Spirit  learns life lessons as it moves through it all.

Kerry C. is a life-lesson in motion.  By the Power of God that is greater than herself, Kerry has taken tragedy and turned it into triumph.  Listen to her story as she speaks from a heart of gratitude that now lights the path of transformation for so many others.

Keith Gamble describes himself as “…a highly spiritual entity whose definite major purpose, is to impact the world in a way that we can all realize, the beautiful gifts that we possess.” That is a mighty powerful “purpose.” Keith Gamble is a mighty powerful brother who has found his way out of the darkness, into the light. He has done so by doing what he calls, “re-engineering” his past. I encourage you to listen closely, as Keith shares his truth about how he survived a damaging childhood and created a thriving life of healing and wholeness.

Rev. Rose Wright-Scott is one of the most amazing people that I have met in this incarnation. We met as seminary sisters at the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University nearly 30 years ago. We have remained friends ever since.  Rose is one of my Sheroes.

Rev. Scott is a woman of God, Mom, Grandmother, Sister, Friend, and Pastor to the masses. She is also a 3 time cancer survivor.  However, that’s not how her story ends. Listen as Rev. Scott shares her Truth of how she chose to “Survive to Thrive.”

Kelly Diane Galloway "From Rage to Restoration"

Kelly Diane Galloway is a modern day abolitionist. While it may be difficult to think that human trafficking is a problem in Western New York, the reality is that this largely unreported crime affects women and girls throughout the region. Kelly has fought to eradicate this issue, often rescuing women from the bleakest of circumstances.

Yet, what is now a life that rescues, was once a life filled with rage. Listen as Kelly speaks her Truth about moving from rage to restoration.

Learn more about Kelly’s life transforming work by visiting www.projectmonashouse.com

Based on: Psalm 91:1 (NIV)

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

Excerpt: 

The only way that we can continue to build up our reservoir of God’s strength is to slow down and sit down with God. Our time with God must be our top priority. No one and nothing should interfere with the time that we spend. “…in the shelter of the Most High.”

This week, Wednesday’s Word of Truth will launch a new series called “Survive to Thrive.” Every Wednesday for the next 12 weeks we will listen, as our guests speak their truth about how they overcame tragedy, and trauma to become the amazing world changers they are today. These sisters and brothers didn't just survive they went on to thrive.

Our first guest is Mr. John Nurse who is  formerly of Atlantic Records, BET, and Sony Music Entertainment. John is now the Founder and  CEO of tech company  LYVEaffair.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and although not known by most people, John was diagnosed with dyslexia around the 5th grade. He says dyslexia, “Forced me to find other ways outside the traditional learning protocols applied in majority educational institutions, to help me succeed in school, career, and overall life.”

Today, John is an unstoppable force at negotiating and networking in high stakes media arenas. He attributes his success to his ability to turn a so-called deficit into a demonstration of what a supportive family, hard work, and faith will do.