Church folks are funny—and, let’s be honest, a little superstitious too! This episode is about the wild things church folks be doing when it comes to choosing between the facts, or the funny.Whether you’ve lived it, seen it, or doing it yourself, this episode, is one you gotta hear!

People feel the need to share all their personal business and drama on Facebook. It's like a reality TV show where the plot twists are all about who they dislike and the ones who they really don’t like. It’s the TV show we did not ask for, but yet...here we are.So, pass the popcorn!

Church folks are funny—and, let’s be honest, a little superstitious too! This episode is about the wild things church folks be doing when it comes to choosing between the facts, or the funny.Whether you’ve lived it, seen it, or doing it yourself, this episode, is one you gotta hear!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a Black woman who moves from a big multicultural city to a small country town? Join me on this episode and I’ll tell you how I’m coping with not only trying to get used to a new town but a town where NO ONE looks like you! #theynotlikeus

Grab your headphones folks and listen to how I try to get used to this whole new world.

One cornfield at a time!

It has been since April 2023 that I dropped a new episode of Worldly Church Girl. Since then, I’ve immersed myself in my writing, drove into the art of flower arrangements, and made custom gemstone tumblers. And let me tell you, I’ve missed podcasting, but I wanted to do it a little differently. I will still have guests on my live shows, but I will drop mini episodes of just little ol’ me weekly. I hope you join me on this journey, and most importantly, I hope you enjoy it and feel blessed by it too.

History:The Billboard Top Ten Songs chart for 1995 contains the following names: Coolio, TLC, Seal, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, Madonna, and a man named Montell Jordan. This Is How We Do It was a breakout new jack-swing song that topped the Hot 100 for seven weeks and R&B charts for eight. Jordan, tall and handsome with a silky-smooth voice, established himself as a powerful presence in music, brimming with talent, savvy, and charm. Over his nearly twenty-year career in music, Jordan has released seven studio albums, and fourteen singles, and is a Grammy-nominated artist, selling more than 10 million records worldwide. Origins:From South Central Los Angeles to Pepperdine University in Malibu, Montell was on course to attend law school when a professor said one of his biggest regrets was missing the chance to pursue music. In a flash, Montell recognized that if he was ever going to take a shot at music, he needed to do it then. He put together a demo, which eventually landed in the hands of Def Jam Records and Russell Simmons. This Is How We Do It took off, and his first of many number-one singles was born. Following years of awards, achievements, and accolades that never seemed to satisfy, Montell learned that without music, he’s a husband, a dad, and a friend. He stepped away from the music business for many years in search of significance over success. “I had to learn who Montell was outside of music to determine that I make music and music doesn’t make me.” In that time away, Montell was able to reevaluate his priorities and ultimately find his passion. This was found as he connected with his childhood faith. Ministry:Montell began to realize the difference between gifting and calling. He was gifted with music, but he was called to minister. Speaking, teaching, mentoring, counseling, and writing are some of the many ways Jordan is fulfilling his purpose in ministry today. Jordan now does music again as he has determined both what he is gifted to do and what he is purposed to do and allowed those worlds to meet. Montell served more than 14,000 people from 140 nations around the world each weekend for the last decade as an executive pastor of music, marriage, and men’s ministry at Victory World Church in Norcross, GA. He continues to redefine sound through Victory, an ideal place that builds families transforms communities, reconciles cultures, and impacts nations. In his musical past, Montell had already shown an ability to stretch boundaries of genre and style and uses this same ability to influence, impact, and inspire today. Jordan’s musical achievements are still recognized worldwide, and he and his wife of 20+ years, Kristin Jordan released a marriage book in October 2017 titled, “Marriage Masterpeace Inc! Making Your Marriage A Masterpeace.” Jordan released his autobiography, “Becoming Unfamous” during the summer of 2016. Montell brings the word of God and personal experience from the music business to provide a practical and applicable understanding of music and worship to light. He still tours on occasion to bring the love of Christ outside the four walls of the church to concert venues all over the world. Montell and Kristin is now a marriage missionary and has founded Marriage Masterpeace Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that seeks to help marriages all around the world by helping men and women reconcile with God and then to each other in efforts to eradicate divorce by taking the option off the table. Music:Montell Jordan’s latest single, “When I’m Around You” feat. Grammy award-winning rap artist Lecrae is his first R&B song in nearly ten years! The new song is available NOW on all digital platforms and is currently charting on Urban AC radio! The single is modern R&B with a soulful relevancy easily identifiable as classic Montell Jordan. This new song and album are created to be the soundtrack for married couples (and those who desire to be married) by assisting them in keeping passion alive in their re...

Demetrius Daniels was born on October 8, 1975, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was raised in a family that deeply valued music, with his parents, Stanley Daniels and Juanita Hayes, being deeply rooted in gospel music. Demetrius, along with his two younger brothers, grew up attending Church of the First Born Saints, which was their family's home church.

Demetrius was a natural singer and joined his church's children's and adult choir, performing many solos.

During high school, Demetrius pursued his passion for music and became a member of a group called Dos of Soul, which later signed with Def Jam Records. The group's talent was showcased on the Nutty Professor soundtrack, where they were featured, and they also shot a music video and performed live on BET's Video Soul with Donnie Simpson.

He worked with gospel artist Rodney Bryant, Yet Unseen, Kelly Price, Corey Rooney, Prince Markie D (from the Fat Boys), Lyon Cohen, Max Sigel, and Russell Simmons due to his singing and writing skills.

He shared the stage with Case, Foxy Brown, Mary J. Blige, and many others.

Demetrius' story continues. He is working back in the studio and will have new music soon.

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Music has always been a part of CJ Warfield's life. His family consists of singers, musicians, producers, and songwriters. His parents exposed him and his siblings to genres from Gospel, Classical, Soul, R&B, Jazz, Funk, and Neo-Soul. He even got into Hip-Hop after listening to OutKast's Jazzy Bells. CJ's love for music flourished after hearing Stevie Wonder's "In The Key Of Life," leading him to love playing the piano at 15 years old. Today he is a band member of the group, Be On It, and he plays the keyboard, produces, arranges, and composes the music with other group members. He has had the pleasure of working and sharing the stage with notable artists such as PJ Morton, Jeremih, Chantae Cann, Bashiri Asad, Kenny Garmon, L. LeBron Wilson, Demetrius West, Le'Andria Johnson, and Phil Carroll. He's opened for Moonchild, Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Jonathan Nelson, and Fred Hammond. His inspirations and influences are Stevie Wonder, Robert Glasper, Daniel Moore II, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Earth Wind and Fire, Mint Condition, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Tye Tribbett, Donald Lawrence, D'Angelo, Cory Henry, OutKast, The Beatles, Kevin Bond, Jesse Thompson, The Doobie Brothers, Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin, John Legend, and countless others. In July 2016, Be On It released their first album, Rundown, and has followed up with three more… The Way We Are, Breakout, and Perspective, the EP. You can listen to BE.On.It is on your favorite streaming platform. You can reach CJ on all social media…Facebook: CJ WarfieldTwitter: @CJWarfieldInstagram: @CJWarfield23Snapchat: cwarfield23

Pastor Lena L. Middleton has been married to Eric for over 23 years. They have two children, Erica (23, University of Cincinnati) and Lawrence (22, Tuskegee University). Lena earned her B.S. in Organizational Leadership and her M.A. in Applied Sociology. With a passion for higher education, Lena spent several years as a leader in collegiate Student Affairs and teaching as an adjunct faculty member for local Indiana colleges. She also spent several years matriculating through the Higher Education Administration Doctoral program before accepting God’s call to leave the formal education setting and serve in healthcare.

As a result of that calling, Lena joined senior leadership ranks for a healthcare organization whose focus was caring for the senior citizens of Indianapolis. Lena led and was charged with launching multiple clinical sites in the Indianapolis region.

The opportunities helped to shape Lena’s view on leadership. She was the first African American female to serve in senior leadership within the country-wide organization.

Lena is a licensed and ordained minister who was called to plant and pastor New Spiritual Life Christian Church, where she is committed to preaching, teaching, and following the Great Commission.

With a community focus, Lena has fostered partnerships with other local pastors in events such as the Christian Debutante Cotillion, Youth Bible Institute, Peace Walks, 12 for 2 Preaching Explosion, and more. She has recently served on non-profit boards such as College Mentor for Kids, National Student Services Association, and the Northeast Corridor Faith Based Consortium Chair.

Lena continues to work passionately through ministry in New Spiritual Life. However, she and her husband Eric’s entrepreneurial efforts do not end with the church house. They are also one of few African American couples in Indianapolis to own and operate a thriving semi-trucking and real estate firm. Lena’s overall goal with these various platforms is to set a touchable example as she and Eric work to help other families design their roadmap to success.

Pastor Middleton Facebook Page  https://www.facebook.com/lena.wallacemiddleton

Live Interview Link  https://youtu.be/zr29ZfoRCg8

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Bishop Matthew E. Bradby, II is an author, global evangelist, pastor, community advocate,motivational speaker, and the founder and establisher of M.E. Bradby 2 Ministries.Born May 30, 1971, and raised in historic Baltimore, MD, Bishop Bradby knows what failure and mistakes are as he transparently shares his life and experiences! A graduate of Northwestern Senior High and United Baptist College & Seminary in Baltimore, MD, Bishop Bradby is a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from August 8, 1988, to October 1996 with service during both Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield.In 2015, Bishop Bradby authored the popular book: Grieve Easy, The Pain, The Power and TheProcess of Failed Relationships From Hurt to Wholeness. It is a powerful book needed for those who are going through bad relationships, infidelity, divorce, and recovery.Today Bishop Bradby comes engaging his community with outreach programs, a youth mentorship/football program, The Baltimore Football Academy Inc. Wolfpack, and a Marriage Couples Ministry with his wife, Candice Bradby created to teach the meaning to couples before marriage, mentor and coach couples currently married, and help reconcile marriages in trouble. Along with his wife, Bishop Bradby hosts a podcast called The Bradbys, dedicated to all things dealing with relationships, marriage, and more. Bishop Bradby Facebook Page  https://www.facebook.com/iammebradby2Live Interview Link  https://youtu.be/2Kp3F7uFbQETo learn more about WCG go to www.worldlychurchgirl.com