Facts Not Fiction Podcast

In this healing journey, there are parts that really test if you want to grow, or just back out all together! But there is a promise at the end of wholeness, peace, and freedom. What do you when faith with un forgiveness you want to hang onto?? Join me as we dig deep and discuss --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j8573/message

In this journey of healing and growing it has stages… right now for me it's the isolation/separation for elevation! It's a narrow rough road… that I can only go through with God… --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j8573/message

Durning this current season of my life I have had many many questions of why this or why that. The biggest one being WHY ME LORD? lately i have had moments to think about my storm and how i have handled things and my foundation in Christ and his word and now my question is Lord am I lukewarm? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j8573/message

When I'm in the middle of a storm, so many question are raging through my mind: why me? When will it be over? However the truth is your storm is a process, and you can't leave the process until you have what you need to move to your next… and that doesn't feel good --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j8573/message

For all believers it's the one pivotal moment in time where you encounter God like you never have before, and it changes your life forever! ….. tune in with us this week as we dive into the Godly encounter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Listen…. In this day and age with so much easy access and absolutely no shame or modesty. It's hard to stay pure! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Listen the wait for the Lord to give you the promises, to fight your battles, or to give you an answer… be feeling like decades of time. And all you want to do is do it yourself! If you have ever felt like that this is your episode and we are right there with you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Everything we do is for the Glory of God! So why not add fitness apart of that journey… dive in with us as we talk through having faith through our fitness journey --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Ok, sooo genuinely we want to know how hard is it to basically not be on the same page with someone that you are in close relationship with? Or why would you want to be in that type of relationship? Because that is the definition of being unequally yoked. Tune in with us as we discuss!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Listen money seems to rule our culture and generation, it's alway the “bag” this and the “bag” that. We stake our worth on it and it plays a big part in what we are willing to do! It has even infected the church! Don't believe me… well just tune in --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Ok y'all don't come for our necks, I know this is a very sensitive topic! But that doesn't mean we shy away from it, we need to do better at having an open dialogue about situations that are sensitive… without further ado let's get into it! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Sometimes it's just hard to be honest, maybe it's embarrassing or maybe you just want to process on your own without the outside noise. But we all need someone and the truth is so freeing. We all go through things we shouldn't be ashamed of the struggle…. Join us as we dive into the truth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

What is pretty really?, and who makes the standards on what pretty is? Also why do we choose to live by a made up standard of beauty or who is or isn't considered “pretty”! Annnnnnd another thing what about what is on the inside! Dive in with us we get down to what's more than pretty!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Hey guys! If you have been long time friends of the show! Then you know we love to switch it up on you! This season is no different tune in to get the scoop! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

If we say we serve God the father, and I mean really serve him shouldn't look like him? Shouldn't we have his characteristics. Exactly how you would your natural father, you are born with similarities to. Truth is you look at exactly like who you are serving! The question is who are you serving? Join us this week as we dive in to this topic of realization! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Often times when going through the walk with Christ we just talk about the good things (which there are plenty) but, not about the struggles of everyday Christian living. Or even how we came to be Christians! That changes today, journey with us as we give you and individual perception on what it's like living the your life for kingdom! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Listen we only get one body and what we do with it is entirely up to us! Some things can't be prayed away! We have to diligently take care of the vehicle that God has given us to reach destinations! But, what if I told it's not just what you intake it's also what you do, impure acts, clothing styles, and even things you let into your ear and eye gate! Have an effect on your temple! Got your attention now, well tune and let's get into it!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

When things go alll the way to the left, in life, relationships, work, and friendships. How do we come back and center things? How do we not lose ourselves when the foundation is shaken! Do we even recognize when things have gone way too far! Welp! If you have ever found yourself in one, or two of these situations. This is the episode for you! Tune in with the “ I said what I said crew” as we dive into this topic! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Well come on in because this right here is a juicy yet complex topic!! When we think about being a keeper of someone what does that really mean? Do I just listen and give advice, am I there to protect? What is it? what happens if they don't want to be kept? Hmm so many questions. The real tea is we don't have all the answers to every question that is posed to us, but we do know that the bible clearly states to love thy neighbor and to be good to people, help where you are needed. That sounds like a keeper to me! However, it's still something to be said about being a keeper to your sister. Soooo what are you waiting for dive in with us as we truly evaluate this sisterhood! With our special guest our amazing sister from "On Q with Quanay" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Many times we get saved and think that's it all of my sins, past behaviors, patterns, old habits, have just passed away! NOT! It takes work to be a believer but a disciple, a follower of Christ. In that we really have to let go and let God fix, straighten, and repair those things that we are holding onto. Easier said than done I know (living daily proof of that). But Our God is not a quick fix God, he is a father that wants to teach us if we let him..... So I ask what are you holding onto? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

We have all been in friendships that haven't been the easiest or have challenges. Sometimes we can make things work sometimes we Just cant. But when your friendships are built or TRUTH, and rooted in LOVE. Can you find a way to make things work? After months of not speaking can you find a way to reach out and talk, or do you not want to seem weak? Can things be better than they were? ALL things I had to ask myself on this Journey of forgiveness, understanding, accountability and GROWTH..... But if you want to know more of what happened with thee Original Facts not Fiction Crew you will have to Tune in.. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Ok! so lets be real we all pretty much have an understanding of what Gossip is right? its basically that tea that you are getting from your co workers in the break room about, who is sleeping with who, and how they messed up the last big office project! Ya with me? Is there a fine line with venting and Gossip? Do we recognize when we are doing it? Beyond the Gossip do we take the time to uplift each other instead of talking about each others short comings? why is it so easy to just talk about you then to tell you, you did a great job today? Hmmmm so many questions. WELL tune in with us as we give our honest account on the gossip vs. uplift question. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Whew! When we get to a place in our spiritual walk where we need a place to call home ( Church Home) , how do we go about looking for the right place to call home? Is it some place where you feel like family ( sometimes it is actually family)?, Is it a mega church where you maybe just a number?, Or is it a place where your walk is going to elevated!. The truth is we need to lean on what is in our hearts, What the will is for our life. That looks different for everyone. the goal is to GROW, and to do that we need to be in a place that has good soil for us to be planted. (Can i get an AMEN!!) Join us on this episode as we discuss what finding that good soil of a church home looks like for us! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

If we really think about GROWTH happens to us all through our lives, when we are young we are consistently evolving into the adults we will become. BUT... what happens when you as an adult see error in your ways and choose to step away and become anew. In the way that you think, act, behave, believe, and allow yourself to be around. What happens to the world around you that once knew, the people, places and old habits, Where do they fit in to your new world! What if they don't accept the new you? How do you deal? do you walk away? Does it make you want to go back to your old ways, when you are the odd one out? Hmmm... so many questions. Lets dive in and find the answer together. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

This question can be a show down, but it doesn't have to be!!! Everyone has had different experiences that has lead them to the choices they feel they have to make. We just want to talk, what has lead you to the decisions? why do you believe? Lets talk!! Join us today at 3pm to put it all on the table..... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

We all know that trust is freely given, but once broken hard to repair! We also know that TRUST is a major foundation for any and all relationships, Especially the ones we choose to spend our life in! Join us as we dive into all things of the trusting variety that can stem from; finances, emotions , infidelities', and communication! Be ready for the real from the I SAID WHAT I SAID crew! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

OK! so.... all my grown folks that are out here; paying bills, raising kids, working a job (40hrs+), own their own business, and pay taxes on things that you already bought and paid for!!! If you are one of those grown folks then you feel the pain and extreme GHETTONESS of being an adult in this world. Its most defiantly not for the faint of heart and it always going t6o be something that you are going to have to handle!! I mean it just never ever ends..... Join us this week as we discuss being a fully functioning adult in this day and age. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

We all have them boundaries, its really just a matter of enforcing them, and staying consistent. But..... (there is a but) We all know that is much easier said then done. Especially when it comes to family and the love we feel for that significant other ( Am I right?) Lets weigh in together as we dive into the topic of Boundaries!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

We all know it nothing other or like the love of a mother, some of us search our entire lives for that kind of love. What some of don't know is the struggle, strength, courage, faith, and worry that actually goes into being a mother. We are all dealt different hands but the life that we have is still from a Women ( Mother) Dive deep with us as we discuss the road to motherhood, Being the mother, Step parents and their role in a blended family and everything in between. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Conflict is apart of life in any and everything that we do, we are not always going to agree on everything and that's cool its how you choose to disagree that is the issue. We also use conflict to set boundaries, and help us express our true feelings. its a hard task but at the the same time a very needed one. Join in with us as we discuss our real lives and conflicts that we face and how we are choosing to deal with them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

When we think about Colorism, what really comes to mind? For me its the fact that it was originally used as another way to divide us, and we have allowed to still continue! WHY? When all shades of black are beautiful. Why do we just gravitate to one shade? So many questions, dive in with us as we discuss COLORISM. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Hey Hey.. The wait is over we are back in action! We cant let the moment pass without recapping 2021 with you guys. So dive in with us as we discuss what the past year has meant to us and what the future has in store --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Healing is a choice, that we either choose to let destroy us or we choose to fight through and do the work. Why is it that the pain and trauma from life WE let hold us captive, lets be free and live in our truths. Pain = Purpose turn that trauma into experience and growth.. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Sometimes being a black professional means we have to switch in and out of ourselves. What does that mean you ask? Well there are times when the way we would speak or interact with our own isn't deemed to be the professional route or maybe (others) just wouldn't understand our speech, slang , clothes, hair, or all around culture. So we SWITCH it to something that is more appropriate for the environment we are currently in. Known as "code switching" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Have you ever been addicted to something that you couldn't quite shake, boyfriend, drugs, alcohol, food, shopping, social Media? when did you realize you had a problem? What steps did you take to fix or resolve? The truth is we either know someone with a unhealthy addiction or we are the one with the addiction. When we want help we can receive, if we truly want it! Dive in with Facts Not Fiction: I Said What I said edition, As we discuss our lives and the affects addiction can have on you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Why is monogamy such a big deal? Is it something that we absolutely have to have to make a successful relationship? The truth is everything isn't for everyone. Some people thrive with options some thrive with their one true "Soulmate" by their side ( and only one of them) Honestly who really knows what's supposed to be right in that situation. Isn't the most important thing for you to be happy in your relationship? I'm here to tell you that's your business, But I wouldn't talking about it.......... Join the conversation as the "I SAID WHAT I SAID" Crew jumps right in on the topic!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Without good work life balance and a healthy lifestyle we parish as a people. But what does that look like? And how do we go about achieving such a thing? Is it even possible. We are here to let you know that that is no possible life with out balance but it does take work, consistency, and a willingness to be truly Intune with yourself and your needs. Dive in with us for as we talk it out. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

from family, to friends, to love lives relationships are is our every day life. So how do we navigate the? how do we balance them? how do we deal with just making them work in general. From family being family , friends sometimes being closer than family and your love life being your heart and for most of us your future. Well the only way to find out is to tune in with us as we dive in our our relationships!! Please excuse us as we try and get our sound right --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

its my body and i will put what i want on it!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Understanding your partner is a different type of love and intimacy, learning someone's inter workings and what makes them tick Is so important to having a successful relationship. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

What is going on in the world where (black) people can't even enjoy themselves and do what they want that's not bothering a soul? Also why are we allowing these men to downgrade and degrade us when they should be protecting us!! well I'm sick of the foolishness' so lets dive right into it --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

What does it really take to forgive someone? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

lets just have a conversation ...... lets talk about what it means for Bill Cosby to be free, and to live in a world where weed is legal!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

whats the big deal with the bonnets, is it ok to wear one wherever you please? or should you hold yourself to a different standard --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Sooo what about the church? For so many people the church has been a staple in their life, it has molded them into the people that they are. For others the church has hurt them and tarnished their view of church and church people. (Church Hurt) Where do you fit in with this topic? From your experience who has it molded you to be? Dive in with us as we figure it out together!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Everyone has an expiration date, its hard to think about at times but we must. But what will you leave behind when you do? what is your life's purpose? Should you being doing more now? what will last? sooo many questions and we dont know how much time we have to answer all we have is now!!! lets get into the real! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

Sometimes we really have to take a moment and discuss that are really bothering us, the things we try and hide from the world often show up in different ways (sometimes tragic). Today is the day we stand and speak on our truth!!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

come with me on a new journey of discovering, the woman i was to the woman i have become! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

soo much is going on in the world. the biggest thing that is being thrown in our faces is the racial injustice towards black people (black community) its not right!! But what do we do about it! its more than just marches and rallying in the streets. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

No matter how we feel racial injustice will ne talked about!! the countless victims no longer have a voice... so we will SHOUT for them!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message

What do men and women really need to have a healthy happy relationship? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j8573/message