Bridging The Gap Podcast

If anyone thinks they are something that they are not, they deceive themselves. – Galatians 6:3 Minister Shawn Reid, explores the idea of surrendering the spirit and practice of Self-Deception in place of accepting responsibility and reinforcing positive affirmations. Self-Deception is common in today’s fallen world. Deception causes the victim to believe a lie. It … Continue reading Banish Self-Deception (Straight Talk Virtual Event – July 2020) →

And my God will meet your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:19 Minister Shawn Reid, explores the idea of surrender and sitting in the presence of the Lord.  Now is the time to go into the presence of God, to power down and hear the word of God … Continue reading Power Down & Reboot – (S2, Ep 21) →

  Repentance is a choice and practice that is a truly a gift of God. Repentance is your individual opportunity to divorce your relationship with sin and then go towards God. Repentance takes determination, action and practice. Daily practice looks like checking yourself, your words, thoughts and actions to ensure they are in alignment with … Continue reading Repentance: A Tool of Spiritual Warfare – (S2, Ep 20) →

  ‘Where is God?’ A normal question as we face darkness and tragedy, but lacking hope and love. Hope and Love will keep you looking upward and connected to God. Yes, we are impacted by tragedy in our personal lives and throughout the world. We feel the weight of the persecutions happening to our brothers … Continue reading Responding to Tragedy With Hope and Love – (REPLAY From Season 1) →

  Minister Shawn Lawrimore delivers a message of protection, encouragement and prayer addressing the uprising following the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police. Prayers to the family of George Floyd and everyone on the front-lines speaking up for injustice. Stay Connected with She Royal Ministries Website: She Royal Ministries Devotionals Messages: Read … Continue reading UPRISING! (Live Replay) – (S2, Ep 19) →

  Minister Shawn Lawrimore delivers a message of protection, encouragement and prayer to the service men and women who risk their lives and have paid the ultimate price  to protect the Freedoms of our country. We send extra love and support to the families of the fallen and thank them for their sacrifice. Stay Connected … Continue reading Prayer for The Men & Women of the Military – (S2, Ep 18) →

  “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” Phillipians 4:8   How we think about ourselves is who we grow … Continue reading Thought Life – (S2, Ep 17) →

  Friendships as any relationships that we enter into must be built on positive foundations and mutual respect.  Then add a dash of boundaries and a huge heaping of communication.  Now practice being a friend. Repeat. Minister Shawn Lawrimore provides a moment of encouragement, prayer and reminder that we serve a God that is capable … Continue reading What Kind of Friend Are You? – (S2, Ep 16) →

  “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” II Corinthians 4:8-9 Minister Shawn Lawrimore provides a moment of encouragement, prayer and reminder that we serve a God that is capable of extending blessings upon our whole hearts.When we … Continue reading Living In A Place Called Crushed – (S2, Ep 15) →

  “Even now, declares the Lord, ‘return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.’ Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.” Joel 2:12-13 Minister Shawn … Continue reading Even Now – (S2, Ep 14) →

  “So do not worry, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, What shall we wear? For the pagans run after these things and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek ye first His Kingdom, and His righteousness; and all things will be given to you as well.” … Continue reading Freedom From Worry – (S2, Ep 13) →

    Minister Shawn Lawrimore provides a moment of encouragement, prayer and reminder that we serve a God that is in control. Is the chaos of COVID-19 deterring or strenghtening your connection to God? This is the time to turn your heart to God. Now, in the face of sudden death, job loss, health concerns, … Continue reading Awakening Through Chaos – (S2, Ep 12) →

   “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”  (Hebrews 4:16)   Minister Shawn Lawrimore provides a moment of encouragement, prayer and reminder that we serve a God that is in control.  As the world experiences … Continue reading Confidence – (S2, Ep 11) →

  ‘We overcome by the blood of the lamb and by the word of our testimony.’ (Rev 2:11) Jenifer Day from Houston, TX and sister-in-Christ to Minister Shawn Lawrimore through their connect at Luv Nation.  Jenifer Day shares her personal testimony of survival, self-determination and finding her voice through God. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains … Continue reading We Overcome by the Blood of the Lamb – w/Jenifer Day (S2, Ep 10) →

    “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 Go forth and … Continue reading The Road of Good Intention – Prayer with Evangelist Cheryl Banks Hayes (S2, Ep9) →

    Go forth and take the Word across the nations.  Everyone has a call on their life.  Each one of us has a God given calling that we are expected to pursue.  Join Minister Shawn Lawrimore and Evangelist Cheryl Banks Hayes for the topic of the Road of Good Intention. Stay Connected with She … Continue reading The Road of Good Intention – Teaching with Evangelist Cheryl Banks Hayes (S2, Ep8) →

  Emotional and Spiritual Health are foundations to build resilience to be shaped and changed by the Word of God.  There will be times in our lives when we seek God, show up in church and live as completely as a Christian and still be dysfunctional emotionally and spiritually.  The baggage of trauma, familiarity and … Continue reading The State of Spiritual and Emotional Health w/Reverend Michelle Harrison (S2 Ep7) →

“When you understand your worth, people will respect your value.” Keisha King   Keisha King, founder of Diary of a Healed Black Woman Podcast, Visionary, Author, Relationship Coach and Actor joins Minister Shawn Lawrimore for this episode of Bridging the Gap Podcast.  Coach Keisha K shares how she emerged from a broken place by claiming … Continue reading Love is an Action w/Coach Keisha King (S2 Ep6) →

Prophetess Minister Adrienne Phillips, Founder of In His Hands Women’s Ministry coming to us by way of New Beginnings Community Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA joins us for the latest episode of Bridging the Gap Podcast with Minister Shawn Lawrimore.  Spirit not Aligned with the Word of God?  Gossipy?  Short with Friends and Family?  Jumping … Continue reading Take it to the Lord in Prayer w/Prophetess Minister Adrienne Phillips (S2 Ep5) →

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.   –   Jeremiah 29:11 Minister Henrietta Hickman of Cherry Hill, NJ and LOV Nation joins Minister Shawn Lawrimore to discuss the promise of financial freedom granted by … Continue reading Building a Better You Through Financial Empowerment- w/Minister Henrietta Hickman (S2 Ep4) →

  In conclusion, my friends, fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable.     –  Philippians 4:8 Evangelist Cheryl Banks Hayes of Mt. Airy Church of God and Christ, Philadelphia, PA, offers the final segment in the series exploring the … Continue reading Prayer for the Mind- w/Evangelist Cheryl Banks Hayes (S2 Ep3) →

  In conclusion, my friends, fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable.     –  Philippians 4:8 Evangelist Cheryl Banks Hayes of Mt. Airy Church of God and Christ, Philadelphia, PA, offers part one of two in the series exploring … Continue reading On the Mind – Teaching w/Evangelist Cheryl Banks Hayes (S2 Ep2) →

We welcome you back for a weekly dose of encouragement, teachings and prayer!  Season 2 kicks off with Minister Shawn Lawrimore, host of Bridging the Gap Podcast and founder of She Royal Ministries looking forward to the new year and offering a prayer of encouragement.    Season 2 of Bridging the Gap Podcast will continue … Continue reading 2020 Outlook and Prayer (S2, Ep1) →

Are you ready to embark on the journey of Season 2 with Minister Shawn Lawrimore and the amazing guests that Bridging the Gap Podcast has been able to secure? We will kick off the year with a strong message from Minister Shawn and over the next few weeks discuss topics such as Relationships, Family Ties, … Continue reading Bridging The Gap Podcast S2 Launches Monday January 13, 2020 @ 7PM →

  Are you practicing Self-Care as defined by the Lord?  The word says that we are to cast your cares to the Lord.  Be mindful of managing your stress and the pressures that weigh you down.  Use the love of the Lord to redefine the ways you approach the obstacles and challenges in your life. … Continue reading He Is The God Who Never Leaves Us – Healing w/Minister Shawn Lawrimore →