The Real Deal Urban Christian Talk Radio

After watching Preachers of Atlanta on the Oxygen network, we found out that Pastor Le'Andria Johnson uses cigarettes and condoms as a ministry tool to draw people from the streets. Should we be this radical to win souls? Do we have a responsibility to have a standard when ministering to others? We will answer these questions on the next podcast!

We have all been down that road where we have been accused of something. No matter what it is it hurts when you are accused of something that you didn't do. How do you deal with it? Do you speak up? Do you hold your peace? On this episode, we are going to talk about America's Favorite Dad Bill Cosby and tie his situation with situations believers deal with in their own lives.

This episode will be an honest discussion about the Mike Brown grand jury decision. We need peace in the streets but we also need to sit down as a community and talk about this. Make sure you listen!

The video has gone around the world. At the 107th Holy Convocation, Supt. Earl Carter preached a controversial message about sin and the alternative  lifestyle.  A young man took the courage to declare his deliverance and the world laughed at him. Do we owe him an apology? We are going to explore this situation and come to an understanding about this whole situation.

As believer we try our best to be attentive in the House of the Lord and stay focused. What are some things that can distract you from receiving from the Lord, we are going to talk about this today on the REAL DEAL! !!

Many of us go through life not knowing the purpose and the plans God has for us. Depression, anger and confusion are some of the symptoms of not knowing your purpose. On this episode of the Real Deal, we will be talking with Supt. Micaiah J. Young, pastor of Morris Cathedral Life Center COGIC. He will share how you can find your God given purpose and live the life God wants you to live. Don't miss this episode!!!!!!

What do you do if you have a parent that is controlling and overbearing? How do you walk the tightrope of respect and defending yourself? As believers we are to love and respect our parents but they have to realize that we are adults. We are going to explore what to do if your parent/parents are in your business and want to control your life. "Momma I'm Grown!!!!"

In the lives of many the Bible has been a book of history, edification, wisdom, poetry and blessings. As our children go into school, should the Bible be used in their studies. We are going to explore whether or not the Bible should stay in the classroom.

The old saying goes, "You can choose your friends but you can't choose your family." This episode of the Real Deal will explore drug/alcohol abuse in the family. We will discuss how you can deal with this in a Christian way without losing your mind. If you are dealing with this issue make sure you tune in.

First is was Treyvon and now it's Jordan Davis. When will all this violence stop? Why do people feel it's ok to shoot people just because they have a gun. On this episode of the Real Deal we talk about the Jordan Davis case and talk about what we can do to not have another angel taken from us.

Paying your tithes and offerings is something that God commands us to do. He promises us that he will pour out a blessing that we won't have room to receive. At times fear, doubt and disobedience enters our hearts before we pass by the offering basket. Car note, mortgage, cell phone bill and daycare are bills that may seem more important than our tithes. On this episode of the Real Deal we are going to talk about tithing and how to be blessed in giving!

You get a call from your school and your son/daughter was caught misbehaving. How do you deal with that situation? What's the difference between abuse and discipline? What does it mean to "Spare the rod...spoil the child" How can you discipline your child the way God wants you to? Before you grab the belt make sure you listen to this show!

In marriages/relationships there are numerous opportunities to lie. A person could lie to spare their loved ones feelings, hide something or to get the advantage over the other person. On this episode of the Real Deal we want you to call in and let us know about lying in relationship and how do we deal with it. You don't want to miss this episode.

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For those between the ages of 25-40 we may feel our faith weaken and feel disconnected from God, church and importantly our faith. How can we find our way back to the life that God wants us to live?How can we find our way back to our faith? On this episode of the Real Deal we are going to have Wesley & Chauntel McKenzie, founders of Faith Unplugged to help us when we feel disconnected from Christ.  Their goal is to present God and Faith, unplugged from the noise, politics, and complexity that has separated so many individuals from traditional church. This episode will help, inspire, encourage and most definitely be a blessing to you so you don't want to miss it!!!!! 

This episode of the Real Deal will ne exploring New Years Resolutions. Do we really keep our word or do we fake ourselves out? Call and let us know what your resolutions are at (347) 327-9134.By the grace of God we are going to do this!!!!

In the life of a believer sometimes we are asked to fit in and at times we are asked to be different. Trying to be saved and fashionable has always be problematic in the church. Should we break the mold or dress like everyone else. Can we express ourselves and our love for God through fashion? On this episode of the Real Deal, we will be having gospel singer, musician, preacher, fashion model and most importantly Woman of God Sharon Willingham to talk about is and much more. You don't want to miss out on this episode!

We love God but we also love our kids. This episode of the Real Deal is a tricky one. As believers are we really suppose to tell our children about Santa? Is it lying to our children when we tell them about Santa? We will explore the folklore of Santa and how should we handle it.

This is a real interesting topic today on the Real Deal. Do you believe there are cliques and groups in the church. If there is, how do they affect the body of Christ? Are you part of a clique? Do you not mingle with others who don't look, dress, talk or act like you. We're going to analyze this and come up with some solutions.

Ok, we've talked about it before but now we are at the end of the 1st season for the Preachers of LA reality show. We are going to talk about what we loved, what we hated and why did we even watch it. We want you to call us at 347-327-9134 and tell us how you felt about the show. This is going to be interesting an show that you don't want to miss

The turkey will be in the oven and family will be around the table for this Thanksgiving. All of us had good and bad things happen to us in the course of a year. Despite everything that you have been through we want to know what you are thankful for? We will also discuss how to have a grateful heart and how do you look for the best in the midst of the worst. We also want YOU to call in and tell us how thankful you are at 347-327-9134....we want to hear from YOU!!!!!!!

On this episode of the Real Deal we will be discussing the untimely suicide of Pastor Teddy Parker. As Christians how should we deal with depression? Should we mask it with a smile and praise? When should we go to get professional help? This episode will explore how we should deal with depression and suicide and come out with the victory in Christ.

You are in your 20's, married with children and life is going good. You haven't been feeling well so you go to the doctor to find out that you have stage 4 cancer. What do you do....what do you say? How do you deal with the possibility of death. This is the story of Eld. Courtney Sinclair and on this episode of the Real Deal he will tell his story of healing. If you need God to heal you, you don't want to miss this episode. 

This episode of the Real Deal is very controversial.  A pastor was accused of not allowing the child of an unwed mother to participate in the dedication service. How are we to treat the children of unwed mothers. Are they outcasts because they were not born to a two parent household. With majority of children being born out of wedlock we want to explore if we should treat children different. This is going to get really interesting!!!!

How do you move forward after a set back? How can you keep going when your world is caving in on you? On this episode of the Real Deal, we will be having businesswoman, motivational speaker and author Evangelist Celeste Cuffie talk about her debut book "Looking Back, then Moving Forward". We will be discussing how to move forward in the face of adversity. Tune in to learn how to go from being a victim to a victor!

Ok.....we saw the premier show. Some of you loved it and some of you hated it. On this episode of the Real Deal, Tyrone and Ashley are going to give their opinions on this week's episode of The Preachers of LA on the Oxygen channel. We're going to let it all hang out and say how we really feel. This is not for the faint of heart because we are going to keep it real!!!!! We want to hear your opinion also so make sure you tune in and give us a call!!!!

A lot of us have a lot on our plates. Whether it's family, work or church numerous things are tugging us in different directions. When is it ok to say no? What type of boundaries do we need to set in our lives so that we can have that balance God wants us to have? How do you say no when you feel like you are overwhelmed? We will explore in this episode how to create boundaries over your life and how to use that awesome word NO!

Television and preaching have gone hand-in-hand since the invention of the tv. On the Real Deal, we will ask the question.....Can you get saved via the television? What about only attending church through a click of your remote or keyboard? Also, where in the world did these reality preaching shows come from and are they helping or hurting the body of Christ. This is going to be very controversial and we want to hear from you.

Do you have a habit you can't kick? Have you been so oppressed by the enemy that you think deliverance can't be yours? On this episode of the Real Deal we will have a great woman of God, Evangelist Ora McGahee on the show with us. She will be talking about and answering questions about deliverance from strongholds and spirits that try to destroy God's people. If you want to find out how you can be free from the hands of the enemy you don't miss this episode.

In this episode of the Real Deal, Tyrone and Ashley discuss the controversial pastor who told his parishioners to not wear weave. How should women of God present themselves? What is considered modest and true beauty? Should women wear weave and should the church have a dress code? You don't want to miss this controversial topic!!!! (This is a pre-recorded episode)

In this episode of the Real Deal, Tyrone and Ashley discuss the controversial pastor who told his parishioners to not wear weave. How should women of God present themselves? What is considered modest and true beauty? Should women wear weave and should the church have a dress code? You don't want to miss this controversial topic!!!! (This is a pre-recorded episode)

The Real Deal will be dealing with Christians dating. How do you date? Should you have a chaperone? Should you be exclusive to the one you are dating. How do you date but keep your integrity as a man or woman of God? Also, what the heck is ChristianMingle.com. We will find all this out on the next episode of the Real Deal!!!!!

Ok....last week Ashley and the ladies gave their viewpoint on what it is to be a black woman in America. Being black in America is something that alot of us have to deal with. This week's episode is now coming from the male's perspective. We will explore the highs,lows and middle ground of being a black man in your church, community, home and relationships. If you're a black man or want to know how a black man thinks, you don't want to miss this episode!!!!

Being black in America is something that alot of us have to deal with. What does it mean to be black in America from a female's perspective. This episode will explore the highs, lows, the obstacles  and victories that black women go through. You don't want to miss this episode.

All of us came from somewhere but does that determine where you are or where you are going? In this episode we will explore what does it mean to be a product of your environment and can that affect the life that God wants you to live? Should we use it as a crutch or as a springboard to move further in life? Whether you come from the suburbs, inner-city, religious or non-religious background you don't want to miss this episode!

On this episode we are exploring gun control and how we as Christians should feel about weapons. After Treyvon, Sandy Hook and other tragedies, should we depend on the Lord for protection or should we take our family's protection in our own hands?