Random Ramblings & Rhetoric with TeeJ Mercer

We did it. We made it a whole month together! I'm simply in awe at what God has done. Today, we will put a bow on the last 30 days of digging deep into our new best friend Peter and what his journey means to us.

With two days left in our study, we are going to spend the rest of our time together exploring the fingerprint Jesus left on Peter. We've watched Peter go through an amazing evolution, all because of our Savior's change in his identity. When Jesus gets ahold of our lives, evolution into someone amazing is inevitable.

Whelp! This is the last "Spill The Tea" for this round. I'm so grateful for all that you have shared with me on this journey.

We've spent 3.5 weeks laying the foundation for who Peter became after Christ changed his identity. Now how does that apply to you?

We've begun our descent on our study of the life in what I think is the dopest disciple, our dude Peter. I'm still excited to see how God lands this plane we've been on. So today, we are gonna revisit some Peter moments and extract more nuggets that are applicable to our lives.

Today was a bit of a challenge as my heart was heavy because of everything that is going on this week that began with the shooting of #JacobBlake in the back. However, after being told "Go to sleep," by God twice, I took two naps today and He spoke to me in my dreams and what I am supposed to share became clear. We've begun to turn the corner in our observation of Peter's journey of being "the rock" as Jesus renamed him.

When God gives you an assignment, it won't be a journey with no wrinkles. Nah, instead the journey towards completion requires you to PRESS through storms, challenges, closed doors, hurdles, setbacks, detours, delays, and a whole lot more.

Whew yall...I won't lie. I struggled today trying to get clear on what God wanted me to say. Let's hope I get it by the time I teach. In today's lesson, the trouble started with abandonment and isolation and went downhill from there.

We often hear the phrase, "I'm just out here puttin' it in to get my money up." Whelp...that's admirable and I can understand but so much can also be accomplished when you getcho rest up. Today, I'm excited because I have a woman I greatly admire joining me to delve deeper into upping our rest game. The one and only, in-demand Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith who has a unique take has carved out time in her schedule on this Sabbath to chat about rest. Some of us are so woke, that we need to take a nap! Can't wait!

Tonight is our third installment where I don't teach; I listen. I let you speak from your heart and every single one has been beautiful. I soooooo look forward to these!

When God created the world, He deposited a process in everything. Try to think of one thing in our world, God-made or man-made, that does not have some sort of process buried within. So, it's safe to assume that your promise, indeed, has a process! Whether or not you are willing to surrender to it, you STILL will have to walk THROUGH the process. Therefore, I want to show you seven of the phases you will endure.

At the top of July, God spoke and said to me, "Your destiny is at stake. Time to arm up and do battle." I was thrown for a complete loop because I have NEVER been in a spiritual battle and didn't have the first clue. But God is faithful and sent folks who took my hand and guided me. Yall, what I've walked through in the last six weeks has been nothing like I've ever experienced in my entire life. But what I've learned is that prayer truly is a powerful weapon that changes the game. And I'm grateful for my battle now. Plus tonight, I've invited a special guest who will dive deeper into the topic of prayer...my girl Julia Winston sooooo,...yeah...this is gonna be gooooood.

Inspired by Tasha Cobbs Leonard's song "You Know My Name," which I can never listen to without worshipping, today we will spend some time diving into what God really says about us. Let's explore how it impacts how we navigate this next season as God awakens the "Peter" in all of us.

That was the question God asked of me this morning and immediately took me back to everything I've taught about our new BFF Peter since the beginning. I knew my answer. Now, in this moment, God is asking YOU..."Will you be willing?"

Spill The Tea is our recap session where I get to listen to YOU and all of your takeaways this week. Unless God says otherwise, I have no agenda. It's just time for us to share our hearts with each other. I look forward to these because they fuel and recharge me.

The journey with our new best friend Peter continues. He might have been impetuous but he was still dope. And we love him!

Mannnnnn, I can't believe the dozens of lessons God is showing us through Disciple Peter. It truly does make me giggle every day when He shows me a new nugget.

Our topic today is Inspired by a conversation with my girl Renayka Boyd.

Mannnnnn...there must be some water walkers rising up cuz God won't let this go and wants to make sure you get the message. For the third day in a row, we are gonna dig into our new best friend's Peter's water-walking feat and I'm gonna dish up the 4 Reasons Water Walkers Don't S.I.N.K. For Long When I learned that we would be back in the water walking, I simply asked "Okay God...you keep bringing me back here. What's the point?" I think He gave it to me so we will see!

Continuing our journey with our new best friend Peter. In my study time, I bust out laughing again at yet another Peter-anigan God showed me. Peter keeps me cracking up; but, he keeps showing us incredible lessons at the same time. Anybody else enjoying our journey through the life of the most outspoken disciple?

Yesterday completed our 7th day and I just want to spend some time with you catching up and answering questions.

If you have found yourself sinking like our new best friend Peter when he was walking on water, you might want to join me tonight for the nuggets God gave me to share. I'm gonna hit you with 5 Ways to Maintain Your F.O.C.U.S.

By now, you already know...we are still with our new best friend, Peter. And we are learning a lot from him...not to mention awakening the "Peter" in all of us. Tonight is no exception!

No surprise. We're still sticking with more Peter-anigans. He's coming through with more nuggets for us. I love that this is causing me to learn so much more about the disciple I feel I'm most like.

Sooooo God ain't done with Peter and us cuz more Peter-anigans are on deck today. This was an emotional one to prepare for because it hit so close to home. I've literally been studying all day for it because God wouldn't let up. Every time I thought I was done, He was like, "Nope...Dig Deeper!"

Whelp! We are gonna stay on task as we dig deeper into more Peter-anigans. Goodness, I loooooooves me some Peter. That's my dude! And if tonight goes as the first two nights, I imagine you will need your steel-toe boots again cuz based on what I studied today...God has not taken his foot off the gas. **** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TuneInWithTeeJ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TuneInWithTeeJ

Oooooweeeee, I'm so freaking excited about what I have to share tonight. I keep looking at the clock going, "How much longer do I have to sit on this?" Yesterday's word seemed to resonate and step on a lot of toes. Whelp! I've been studying for a few hours today so I suggest you rock some steel-toe boots for what God wants me to say tonight cuz I don't imagine it's gonna land any lighter than last night. Don't forget to subscribe and write a review! http://www.tuneinwithteej.com **** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TuneInWithTeeJ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TuneInWithTeeJ

Inspired by my two-year-old nephew Sir Grayson The Great's potty training journey. Don't forget to subscribe and write a review! http://www.tuneinwithteej.com **** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TuneInWithTeeJs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TuneInWithTeeJ

Sooooo God dropped a nugget on me in Target about wearing a mask that convicted me. So because we are family, I'm not getting in trouble by myself. You get in trouble too! We are both on time out. Let's chat.

"Yes I'm Needy" - Three words that I never thought I'd say, but when I said them to my brother, I realized how much I've grown and it felt good. So those same three words have become the most empowering. This message has been on my heart for several weeks but I just now got the words to share how the thing that society tries to tell us makes us look weak is the thing that actually makes us strong. To take a listen, scoot over to your favorite podcasting platform and find me. Don't forget to subscribe and write a review!

Today is all about life lessons. Two life lessons that will make you think, feel, and take a look at where you’re currently at in life. Are you a coach or a referee? How often do you extend grace to others? “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.” – Ephesians 4:29

This might be the most powerful message I have ever done online. If you're experiencing any kind of abuse right now, know that you are not alone. I was once where you are right now. I hope and pray that listening to this will give you enough courage to stand up for yourself. I saved me, and I succeeded. Now it's time for you to save you.

CON ART·IST (n) a person who cheats or tricks others by persuading them to believe something that is not true. In this episode, TeeJ is gonna be sharing with you a “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” kind of story and it’s gonna blow your mind and open your eyes to the reality on how dangerous social media can be.

Don’t let the society and social media dictate how you should act. It’s imperative that you go out in the real world so you can connect, communicate and interact with people.

There will be certain experiences in your life that will trigger emotional responses that will bring you back to your past, and those are the times when you gotta have faith in God’s grace because there will also be unexpected ways in which your past life can enhance your present.

I’m back in my home town! That means more family time! Today, I’m going to share with you an awesome life lesson inspired by my wonderful niece, T2, that will undoubtedly inspire you to keep moving forward in life no matter how hard or how many times you fall!

Inspired by my all time favorite movie Face/Off (John Travolta, Nicolas Cage, and Gina Gershon) and the funny story about my encounter with John Woo at the MTV Movie Awards that I attended before with my sister! I hope this life lesson will inspire and encourage you to go after what you want in life so you won’t miss your shot! *winks*

Life is uncertain, and time stops for no one. Death is certain, so how do you want to be remembered? #MakeEveryMomentCount

Inspired by Ellen DeGeneres and what happened to Kate Spade and the late Robin Williams AKA The Mentor in my Head, this life lesson is for YOU from my HEART.

I record my podcast episodes while I'm on my warning walk. Yesterday, I was going to record an episode about my depression several years ago. But for some reason, I just didn't feel like recording it. As soon as I walked in the house from the walk, the news of Kate Spade's suicide broke. I didn't know Kate, I didn't own anything of hers, so I wasn't a fan. But I couldn't explain the sadness that overtook me. So I spent the day processing it and I knew I had to actually share about the season I could have easily checked out. I wanted to share because to see me today, you would never believe that there was a point in my life that I actually didn't want to wake up.

Making other people happy, makes TeeJ’s heart happy! Listen to this heartwarming story on how TeeJ won the “Bestest Cousin Ever” Award after hunting down Chrissy Metz at a “This Is Us” screening event.

There is no such thing as “failing as a parent” I will leave you with this Bible verse that I hope will make you realize that God’s grace is more than enough for you as a parent. God can bless you with everything you need, and you will always have more than enough to do all kinds of good things for others. — 2 Corinthians 9:8

Inspired by biblical hero King David and Will Smith on Instagram, this life lesson is a gamechanger the quicker you embrace it. #DoYouBoo

God WILL disrupt you on unexpected times and you just gotta be #OBEDIENT and trust His plans!

God’s vision always comes with His Provision #TrustInGodsTiming

Like what TeeJ always say, she may suck at A LOT of things (and I mean A LOT! LOL) but MEDIA ain't one of them!

It’s really amazing how TeeJ can find humor even in difficult situations. I seriously need some TeeJ AND Uncle Jay in my life!” LOL!

“Whatever you chose to do, when it’s in service, there’s always gonna be joy attached to it…”

All of us have our own story that made our graduation day so memorable. Listen in to find out what made TeeJ's graduation day way back at Howard University, not just a happy memory but a FUNNY one! Get ready to once again ROFL! *winks*

Sometimes it’s all about asking the right questions so you can reframe your perspective on life… #WhyNotMe

TeeJ talks about some current events that have been bothering her lately... #ThisIsBeyondBananas