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Join hosts Stanley Platts II and Kolanda Douglas as they share real life, real news, real love, real views, beyond denominational limits, about taboo topics surrounding Christianity and religion.

The Real Room


    • Mar 23, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 2m AVG DURATION
    • 63 EPISODES


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    The Red Cup Series: "Christian Witches"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 61:59


    According to the Bible, Jesus stood with Moses and Elijah at His transfiguration, used power to change people and things, and foretold the future. Some believe that these are just a few examples of Jesus acting as a necromancer, sorcerer, and psychic, which are also common practices of witches. However, if being a Christian means to believe in Jesus Christ and follow His teachings, can there be a such thing as a Christian Witch?

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    The Red Cup Series: "Did Jesus physically violate Mary?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 58:16


    Many believe God sexually assaulted or physically violated Mary by impregnating her without consent. Should God have asked Mary for consent beforehand? If so, how do you think Mary would have responded?

    The Red Cup Series: "Why did God kill His Son instead of the devil?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 64:29


    If God knew the enemy wanted to kill and destroy us, why did He kill Jesus, His son, instead of the devil? What kind of father sacrifices his son and allows his enemy to roam free? If the devil had died, maybe we wouldn't have to worry about the church calling Beyoncé a witch, trying to uncover the Illuminati, condemning Maverick City for performing with secular artists, and more! Wouldn't it have been easier for God to eliminate the enemy and save us from demonic influence once and for all?

    The Red Cup Series: "Does praying for others violate their free will?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 57:27


    Having a relationship with God is a choice. So, what if someone decides they don't want to be in a relationship with God and we pray for them to change their mind? Are we violating their free will? Is our prayer for them infringing on their right to not choose God?

    The Red Cup Series: "Is selling our sperm or eggs a sin?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 81:52


    Your weekly group therapy is back! We're starting the 2023 season with some heat by answering the nontraditional questions that many Christians want to know. Tune in!

    Difficult Conversations 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 55:27


    Tis the season for the holidays and for some that means, family drama. You were fine all year long but now “they” will be coming for the holidays and you may have to finally discuss what you've been trying to avoid. Tune in to discover the best ways to address your concerns and how to lead difficult conversations.

    Problems with Church Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 62:00


    Every church has a culture. It's the invisible presence or personality of a church, which can be difficult to describe without actually experiencing it. While the personality of each church differs, there are six common problems that can be found within church culture. Tune in to discover those problems and learn how they can be addressed.

    Sexual Immorality vs Perversion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 59:00


    Is there a boundary between sexual immorality and perversion? If so, what is it? If you're sexually immoral, are you automatically perverse as well?

    Rated X: Realistic Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 73:34


    What uncomfortable conversations should be held in church? What topics has the church avoided in the past, but needs to address in the present?

    Raw & Uncut

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 66:52


    A lot has happened in the church over the last several months. There was the live armed robbery, the congregation accused of being selfish because they didn't buy the watch Pastor desired, the debut of Church Girls by Beyonce featuring the Clark sisters, and more! Thanks to social media, we've all had a front row seat to all the church-related shenanigans; it's time to discuss.

    What's the sound of worship?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 77:08


    Worship is one of the most important, yet exploited and commercialized, part of a church service. This part of the service has become such a priority that churches are hiring professionals to guarantee a quality experience. But who's responsible for leading true worship at a church? Who's responsible for the sound of worship at a church? Is it the Pastor, the worship leader or both? Or, is it the congregation?

    Open Rebuke or Open Shame?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 60:31


    Mama use to say, "Wherever you act up, that's where you're gonna get it." Should that same idea be used in church? Lately, there have been a few videos circulating online of people being called out in church, but is it open rebuke or open shame? Are there moments where open rebuke is necessary? If so, where do we draw line?

    Creative or Crazy?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 64:31


    Is there a connection between creative and crazy? Do you have to be crazy to be creative? Do you need mental or emotional pain to be creative?

    Fake Nice People

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 68:49


    Social media influencer @terrykaye_ said it best, "Imagine being grown and still lying…” Tune in to learn 10 signs of fake nice people. Use them to evaluate the people in your circle, it may be time for a shift!

    We All Grown!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 69:51


    This one is Rated M for mature!

    The Man Cave

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 67:41


    "The bad guys ain't no good, and the good guys ain't no fun." Tune in as Stanley discusses "The Life of A High Valued Man" with a few of his friends!

    Profit vs Prophet

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 81:25


    It seems that prophecy has become more about profit versus providing encouragement to the church. In fact, some prophets refuse to speak without receiving an offering first or posting their CashApp. Are we supposed to focus on the gift of prophecy, collecting a profit to continue ministry, or both?

    Watch your mouth!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 64:37


    “Study to be quiet.” “Hush until you're healed.” “Listen twice as much as you speak.” These sayings are not just suggestions, they're warnings. Why? Because what you say can harm you. Tune in as we discuss the dangers of talking too much!

    Battle of the Sexes: Dress Code

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 71:54


    Woman are always encouraged to wear clothes that aren't tempting when attending church. "You don't want to be a distraction," women are often advised. But, what about the men? Why can't they demonstrate more self-control? Why is a woman more responsible for preserving a man's sexual purity, than the man himself?

    Sexual Abuse in the Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 73:54


    Sexual abuse is a popular response when people share experiences about "church hurt." Although it's regarded as one of the most heinous forms of crime, it's often protected. And unfortunately, the persons who commit this crime seem to receive more covering than the actual victim. This episode may be triggering, but it's past time to discuss the epidemic of denial about sexual abuse in the church.

    Suicidal Saints

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 62:23


    It's one thing to have to fight the devil. But how do you fight when the battle is between your ears? How do you fight your own mind? Mental health is addressed in many arenas, however, it's rarely addressed in church. And as a result, it's become a stigma within the church although many Christians are suffering with mental health issues.

    Black Excellence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 63:03


    Black Excellence is more than a phrase or a hashtag. Tune in as we celebrate Black History Month! Are you a regular listener and part of our Roommate tribe? If so, screenshot the episode and tag us on your IG stories @_therealroomshow.

    Illustration vs Demonstration

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 70:24


    Illustrations have become a popular tool among preachers to make the Word of God come alive. But isn't the Word already alive and powerful by itself? Or, are physical demonstrations of God's power such as laying hands, prophecy, casting out demons, etc more important? Do we need illustrations as much as demonstrations? Are you a regular listener and part of our Roommate tribe? If so, screenshot the episode and tag us on your IG stories @_therealroomshow.

    Bitter Saints

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 82:46


    The term "Bitter Saints" seems like an oxymoron. Even worse, the "Bittersweet Saints" you run into from time to time. And yet, there are saints who fit the description! But how can saints be bitter? Is it something we all experience as a result of life happening or is it a choice? Are you a regular listener and part of our Roommate tribe? If so, screenshot the episode and tag us on your IG stories @_therealroomshow. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Balanced Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 71:08


    Some people believe that Christians can be socially awkward. As a result of religious traditions and/or rules, some Christians barely have social cues. Tune in as we discuss the importance of keeping a healthy, balanced life, so we can be effective both socially and spiritually. The smooth, skating, viral sensation, Bishop Vance Oldes, joins us in The Real Room as we tackle what it means to have a balanced life. Are you a regular listener and part of our Roommate tribe? If so, screenshot the episode and tag us on your IG stories @_therealroomshow. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Gifted

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 61:38


    Are you multi-talented? Do you have several gifts? How do you know when to use one of your gifts versus all of your gifts? Is it possible to use all of your gifts at one time and be successful and/or effective? Are you a regular listener and part of our Roommate tribe? If so, screenshot the episode and tag us on your IG stories @_therealroomshow. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    I'm sick of this!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 70:57


    What are you sick of? What are you tired of seeing or hearing when it comes to church, relationships, work, family, etc.? Tune in for a much needed group therapy session with your favorite roommates! Are you a regular listener and part of our Roommate tribe? If so, screenshot the episode and tag us on your IG stories @_therealroomshow. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Is it the devil or is it me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 57:58


    As much as the enemy is accusing believers, we're also accusing him. However, how can the enemy be responsible for the mass shooting in America and the bombing overseas? Is he omnipresent? How powerful is he? At what point does it stop being the devil and starts being me? Are you a regular listener and part of our Roommate tribe? If so, screenshot the episode and tag us on your IG stories @_therealroomshow. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Is it my season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 58:15


    "It's my winning season!" That's a phrase we often hear in church and in Gospel music. But, is it really though? Or, am I just repeating what's said from the pulpit or the lyrics? How do I know when it's really my season? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Vaccinated vs Unvaccinated

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 65:03


    Since the COVID-19 vaccines were announced, the debate has made its way to the front door of the church. On one side, Vaccinated Saints, on the other side, Unvaccinated Saints. Instead of remaining a matter of medical opinion, the vaccine debate has evolved into a matter of salvation, a determination for loving others, a way to measure one's relationship with Jesus Christ and more!

    Is COVID-19 a punishment from God?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 63:21


    COVID-19 has changed the world in ways no one could have predicted or prepared for, good, bad, indifferent. So, how much longer is this global pandemic going to last? Is COVID a result of sin in the world? Is God trying to start a new world order through COVID? How many more people have to lose loved ones before God gets rid of this disease? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    For the Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 69:15


    Atheism is on the rise, the number of Christians are declining in exchange for other religions, and many Christians are withdrawing from church for various reasons. How are believers supposed to respond? What actions should we take during this time? How do we maintain our relationship with Christ while tending to the culture? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Why can't we do both?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 60:25


    There's a lot of mixed religious beliefs and practices going on. For example, you have people who pray to God and burn sage, others live by faith and manifest their own realities, while others read the Bible for wisdom and visit psychics. But, as long as they believe in God, what's the harm? Why can't we do both? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Once saved always saved?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 55:07


    If a person got saved 30 years ago, are they still saved today? Is there a such thing as eternal security? Or, is it necessary to get saved repeatedly? Are we working to maintain our salvation until we die? Or, at some point can we be confident that we are going to heaven? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    How do I shoot my shot?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 55:34


    Dating is such a taboo topic in Christianity. Nobody wants to talk about it but it's happening outside and inside the church. And men always get help to shoot their shot but can women shoot their shot too? Are there rules about who can make the first move? What is the blueprint for dating with Christian standards? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What is God's idea of family?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 56:14


    Since God's creation of the first family, families have been created in both traditional and untraditional ways. In addition to two parent (mother and father) families, there are now single parent families, adoption families, and foster families. Today, children are born naturally, by IVF or surrogate. With the number of ways families can be created, what is God's idea? Has it changed or evolved to include the family structures we see today? Or, is the first family the only model? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What does Jesus look like?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 58:06


    There's a lot of debate about how Christians should look and behave. Does Jesus look like the Christians we see today? Is He judgmental and condemning? Does He lack empathy? If Christians are supposed to look like Jesus, are we representing Him well? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Do we have to go back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 57:42


    With the number of people receiving vaccinations increasing, many churches have started transitioning back to in-person services. But, do we have to go back? If my relationship with Christ is thriving and maturing through virtual services, can I remain an e-member? Can I attend virtual services permanently or do I have to go to church again? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Do I have to get married?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 60:25


    There's so much pressure on singles from both society and the church to get married. But is it for everyone? Is everyone supposed to get married? What did God mean when He said it wasn't good for Adam to be alone? If marriage is a ministry, isn't singleness also a ministry? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Can Christians be depressed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 57:14


    Depressed Christians, isn't that an oxymoron? If the joy of the Lord is our strength, how can Christians be depressed? How can sadness overtake a believer if we're promised joy in the morning? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Are these the last days?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 60:13


    Are you rapture ready? Because if you ask the church mother, "We are living in the last and evil days." But, are we really? And if so, how do we know for sure? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Why is sexual sin such a big deal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 56:06


    Let's talk about sex! If fornication isn't explicitly written in the Bible as a sin, why do we treat it like sin? Is intimacy before marriage also a sin? And, what are we supposed to do with our sexual desire/appetite until marriage? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Is using weed a sin?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 61:14


    Weed is a plant. God created plants. So, is using this plant for recreational or medicinal purposes a sin? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Sloppy People, Sloppy Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 58:44


    Social media has provided an easy platform for people to position themselves as an "expert." People with bad credit are giving credit advice, newlyweds are providing marriage counseling, and renters are hosting real estate seminars. How can you identify real advice from sloppy, or messy, advice? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Is God really this hard?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 66:45


    Does God really have a lot of demands? Or, do people create demands for God? Is God hard to please? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Let the Past Pass

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 57:19


    You know that one person who won't let you forget who you used to be? No matter how much time has passed, they always remind you of your past. Well, this one is for them! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    When God Cuts People Off From Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 58:59


    Grow and whoever doesn't belong will fall off- God will make sure of it! When you realize that letting them go is the upgrade, you'll stop reopening the door and delaying your healing process. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Am I going to hell for this?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 57:58


    While every action isn't against the law, every action isn't beneficial. So, what things are a matter of salvation and what things are not? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    White Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 62:48


    Despite what the evangelical church wants society to believe, their idea of the Savior is not Jesus of the Gospels. Their idea is called White Jesus. And he's typically used a cover for racism, classism, and other adverse political, social and cultural agendas. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Is it too soon to ask for an apology?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 57:17


    So many things went wrong in 2020. So many people were wrong in 2020. How long should we wait for an apology? And is it okay to ask for one? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Contaminated Blood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 63:58


    There's some thing in the blood and it's NOT clean! And it requires a much needed family discussion because what you don't know can hurt and/or kill you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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