Urban Prophets Podcast

Yes yes it has been a doozy of a year. Things have been up and down but ultimately we made it through. So let's take a look back and see how we did. Let's look at the "yeah that's what I'm talkin' about" moments...to the "Yo, my bad dawg...". Jump into this convo as we reflect on the lessons and blessin's of 2021!!! As always like, subscribe, share, rate well...listen more and help us grow my peeps. GOD Bless...Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanza, Happy Holidays, and a Blessed New Year Feedback : urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Yooooo my people we are talking Swag Bags this episode. If you don't know what one is...we gonna let you know. We tell you about some super nice expensive ones and the swag in said bag. We also let you know about the most important swag you can get in your stash ...and the best part is...it's super easy to access once we drop lay it out there for you. Join us as we get into this super swaggy convo. You'll thank us later! Like, subscribe, follow, rate, share...all the things Most importantly, ENJOY!!! Hit us up for feedback urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Okay, so Thanksgiving is an awesome holiday, but also not so awesome. It's the best but also the worst and we're gonna talk about it. This episode has food rankings, a crazy sticky situation story game, a heartfelt Thanksgiving monologue, and a trip down the rabbit hole through the dark and shady history of this thang we call Thanksgiving. Oh, you're gonna love it, and we still leave you uplifted by the end of it all. That's right people listen and love it! Of course as always...subscribe, rate, share, all the things Feedback: urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Speaking up and speaking out takes skill. People may hesitate to speak out, not because they are suckas, but because they may not know the best way to approach someone. It's hard to challenge someone's point of view when you don't feel like you have the right tools for the job. In this episode, we aim to give you a few tools for your arsenal. Whether you are in a heated debate or you feel the calling to stand up and be an advocate for your brothers and sisters whose voices aren't being heard. We got you! Jump into this convo and learn how articulate with power...you ain't gonna be a doormat No More!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Yeah, October was a very busy month for the homie Dave Chappelle. His Netflix special "The Closer" had many hilarious and raw jokes, but the controversy over his transgender jokes erupted like a rootbeer shaken by a bored child in their grandfather's basement...too personal. Anyways, the back-and-forth got us thinking over here at Urban Prophets and your boys Ix and Dondeez thought... "hmmm...let's talk about it!" Freedom of speech and the use of one's influence on major platforms is indeed a power that must be handled with care. So we gonna talk about it. Grab your popcorn, your unfolded laundry, start that long commute and let's get into it!!! As always, Like, share, rate us well, and most importantly enjoy! Hit us up for feedback as well, urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Yep, that is the title...and we're talking about racism. Critical race theory and thinking about race critically! So get into it as we reflect on racism and the cookie abuse. It's a good time...you'll love it! As always, Like, share, rate us well, and most importantly enjoy! Hit us up for feedback as well, urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Okay! So it turns out sweet Christian ladies can tell you about yourself in the nicest of ways...and you still end up lookin' like trash. Oh we are gonna Talk about Tabitha Browns sweet Christian clap back on sister Wendy Williams, yes we are! We are also getting into some other conflict resolution business with Jesus of Nazareth and Homey D. Clown (yes from In Living Color). All the while we will become better at resolving conflict in our own lives. Come on my brothers and sisters and siblings of the earth!!! Get into It!!! As always ...like, share, engage, and hit us with some good ole' ratings. We up here tryin' to grow! Most importantly, be blessed and Enjoy!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Yo Yo Yo!!! This episode we're getting adventurous! We explore what it means to be open ourselves up to new experiences. We got stories and you can even join IKI in the interactive guessing game portion of our story! We are gonna give you some tips and tools that will change your everyday life into new and exciting adventures. You never have to be bored again...if you are up for it! So jump in my siblings of the earth! Join us on our adventure via subways, planes, and villages. Tis about to be the utmost exquisite lituation if I do say so myself! As always like, share, rate us well, we need to grow ya'll! Hit us with your feedback: urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Hey Hey Hey! This episode we complete the first of many conversations with my sister Phoebe Eligon-Jones a.k.a. Blu Poetres!!! We are talking TikTok and life! Now you know Social media is such a powerful part of society these days!!! Blu Poetres, who has over 110,000 followers on TikTok alone shares her experience in finding her voice in activism and how that sparked the growth she has today. She also shares her powerful perspective on her journey of self-love and positive self-perception fighting through the dramas of colorism. Listen it's a dope conclusion to our conversation and ya'll don't want to miss it. I promise you. So settle down and let's get into it! Blu Poetres Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/blupoetresspeaks/ TikTok: @Blupoetres As always, share, give us some gold ole' fashion awesome ratings..All the things. Help your boys grow! What did you think about the episode? We'd love your feedback! Hit us up at urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

One of the silver linings of the pandemic is that we all got a chance to slow down and get into new things. Dondeez got into TikTok, which led to its own blessing of him meeting dope people from around the world. One of those dope people is Pheobe Eligon-Jones! She is an educator and a recently graduated Master of Fine Arts with an emphasis in poetry. Today you will hear part one of our conversation. We talkin' education, the awesome program she formed for academically excellent black and brown youth as well as her own journey of jumping back into school and getting that MFA! So settle in as we chop it up with the awesome Blu Poetres! Blu Poetres Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/blupoetresspeaks/ TikTok: @Blupoetres As always, share, give us some gold ole' fashion awesome ratings..All the things. Help your boys grow! What did you think about the episode? We'd love your feedback! Hit us up at urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

So have you ever wondered how you could make some real change in the world? Today we give you the golden answer. Join us on a journey with the "Ooo-Waps"! That's right we're doing a little exercise in theories of change through a fictional story of some amazing people who sparked revolutionary change against the oppression of the "Wop Wams"! At the end this episode you will become a Guru of Goodness! A Wizard of World-bettering!! A Champion of Change!!! Ok, we just gonna talk about some theories to create real change in the world...But we are doing it in a super cool super fun way! So settle in for the awesome tale of the "Ooo-Waps" vs "The Wop Wams". It's a good time. You're gonna love it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

How many of ya'll feel you got yourself under control? Do you feel that you have mastered your behavior? You know when to be chill and you know when to act a fool?! Well, we are exploring this together. In this episode, we reflect on the masterful skill it takes to Be Yourself! We talk about keepin' it real, keepin' it a hunnit, and wielding all of that into a finely tuned instrument that is your best self! Come on and get into this convo with us! As always, share, give us some gold ole' fashion awesome ratings..All the things. Help your boys grow! What did you think about the episode? We'd love your feedback! Hit us up at urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Listen life is hard, but that doesn't have to be the case every single second of every single day forever and ever and ever! You deserve a break, you deserve to push pause on the grind so you can get your wits back about you. My people, you deserve to Treat Yo Self!!! Today we take some time to talk about the good stuff in life. We invite you to imagine with us...I can tell you it's actually pretty fun...it's a vacation in your mind! So settle in as we drift away to an awesome paradise...kind of...we you know...at least in your mind. It's gonna be great! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Yep, that is the title of the KRS ONE song from 1993. This thing continues to be our reality and so we need to process it. We are talking the Makiah Bryant incident, defunding the police, congress dragging their feet on police reform, and even how people are blaming black parents for raising criminal kids that end up getting themselves shot. It's the fault of the black community that they get shot so much...isn't it obvious! (eye roll.) So settle in cuz we talkin' bout it fosho fosho in this episode. As always, like, share, give us good ratings on apple and spotify! Feedback? Hit us up at urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com Stay blessed!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

So we are continuing our discussion on the recent resurgence of Asian hate crimes in the U.S. This conversation is going to be a million times better than our first one because we have our awesome sister Diane Ujiiye! She brings us a reflective and educational first-hand account of the Asian American experience, gives us history and helpful tips on how to get our acts together, and be about progress and unity! In other words...she takes us to school, in a kind and gracious way of course. She also provided us with these great resources. Please check them out, keep yourself educated and informed. Together we can work towards a safer global community. This is not optional...Asian hate must stop! Let's do our part ya'll. Resources: Hate crime https://stopaapihate.org/ “How to report a hate crime” https://www.hatecrimebook.com/ designed for our beloved elders who are often not tech-savvy with phones and computers. It is translated into seven (7) different Asian languages. Hollaback Bystander Training- https://www.ihollaback.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

With the Chauvin case, Daunte Wright murder, and the general climate of politics, race, and society, I take offer a suggestion inspired by the sentiment of 20th-century urban philosopher Ice Cube... "we gots to check ourselves before we wreck ourselves...cuz bad vibez in our life is bad for our health" Oh we gonna talk about it! Grab your popcorn, your unfolded laundry, strap on those dishwashing gloves, or begin that commute! Settle in to enjoy this convo on interconnectedness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Yep That's right we did use that Black Eyed Peas and Justin Timberlake song title. We really wanna know. Where is it? We are Christians and on a serious tip, why don't people think of Christians as more kind and loving. The people who should be leading with love are often thought of as the most uptight, judgemental, non-loving bunch on the planet. We gotta change that...I say...we gotta change that! Join us as we start diggin' in and working on this. Oh, we gonna talk about it! We appreciate your support...please like, share, rate, follow us on Spotify...all the things! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Yo! my peeps, we are talking about these Satan Shoes...oh yes we are. If you don't know what we're talking about have a listen, if you do know what we're talking about....have a listen! We tackle some of the realities and backlash of church and Christian judgy-ness. Oh, it's a good one. Settle in and digest this good ole' convo. As always, like, share, rate us well Hit us with the feedback - urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

If you read the title you probably already know where we are coming from. We are talking about a racism issue that is coming to the forefront and that is violence against our brothers and sisters of Asian communities throughout America. We talk about the harmful rhetoric and thinking that continues to plague society. This is the first part of the discussion...some opening reflections. So jump on in and process with your boys! Helpful resource to reference on this topic: https://stopaapihate.org/ As always, like, share, rate us well, all the things that will help us grow. Give us feedback as well: urbanprophetspodcast@gmial.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Yes yes...I know Martin!!! This phrase perfectly captures what we talking' about. We are closing off women's history month with a celebration (Rick James voice). We celebrating important ladies in your lives as well as some folks ya'll can google and be blown away by! So join the celebration of this wonderful some wonderful ladies!!! Oh, we're gonna talk about it fosho!!! As always, share with your peeps, give us a good rating, and most importantly enjoy!!! Feedback: urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

The focus on women continues in a major way. In this episode, we look at the situation around inclusion, acceptance, and diversity. It's all about making space in all types of spaces. Oh yeah, we are talking comedy skits, playing cards, and comics. So settle in and get this good convo in ya life!!! As always, share with your peeps, give us a good rating, and most importantly enjoy!!! Feedback: urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Hey hey folks...It is women's history month and we are gonna celebrate the awesome women that exist in this world. We are kicking it off with a little reality check. We are gonna start the celebration by looking at the situation. We are reviewing some interesting research on the optimism of the world towards gender equality...you might think it looks good...buuuuut then again let's get real about this! Oh we are gonna talk about! Settle in and digest this goodness! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

If someone is choking in a crowd full of people are you the person who is going to help them or stand there saying to yourself "OMG why isn't anyone helping this person. People are so messed up!" Are you that person. Why are you like that?! Wanna know why? Oh we are gonna talk about it! Today we talkin' social responsibility and how we can be better human beings for each other. You know the convo is official because I had to use Spark Notes and a few psychological terms that talk about human behavior. Oh you gonna learn today!? So settle in and get this education, class is in session people! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

So is it better to be a trash human being or a good human being? I think we're gonna go with Trash! ...no just kidding, Of course we want to be good people. That begins with "respek" also known as respect. This episode we talk about some of the nonsense that happened in the past week, why these folks are trash, and what we can do to be better. Join us, and you too can avoid being a trash human being! I'm sure you're good fine, but after this episode, you'll be even better!!! As always, Share, like, rate us well...all the things! Stay blessed and most importantly......ENJOY!!! For any feedback hit us up: urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Okay, so what is the problem!? Why do some people skip-to-my-Lou (sp?) through life while the rest of us struggle? I will tell you the problem...it's White Males In American...White Males!!! No, it's not only them...but we do kick off our discussion on accountability with two in particular. So settle in as always and join the discussion. We talkin' about how to better ourselves through the skill of accountability. As always, Share, like, rate us well...all the things! Stay blessed and most importantly......ENJOY!!! For any feedback hit us up: urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Yeah, America is really going through it with Covid-19 pandemic situations to remedy, shady congresspeople, and all sorts of other nonsense. So we thought...why not take a moment to reflect on some of our craziness. To through a little fun in there we go through a few pressing issues and give our honest initial reactions. Are we happy, are we uncertain, or is this just downright trash that we can't wait to be burned in the biggest dumpster fire ever created in the history of all dumpster fires! Settle in and join the convo! As always, Share, like, rate us well...all the things! Stay blessed and most importantly......ENJOY!!! For any feedback hit us up: urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

So not sure how many of you have ever thought about truth as a skill you can develop. In the post Trump era truth is more important than ever before. Join us for this fun and thoughtful rap session on how to keep it a hunnit...the ins and outs...ups and downs...ebbs and flows of this here thang we call truth!!! As always, Share, like, rate us well...all the things! Stay blessed and most importantly......ENJOY!!! For any feedback hit us up: urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Sooo there are still a decent amount of folks very apprehensive of taking the Corona Virus Vaccine. Especially us people of color...oh yeah we keeps it a hunnit!!! We thought it would be good to take some time, talk it over, understand it a little better than us medically uneducated bruthahs...We work in healing you inside...but not your insides!!! Yeah anyhow...We talked with our good friend Kim Lindstadt, Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse at Los Angeles Children's Hospital. She got us right. So jump in and get yourself edu-mah-cated on this here virus stuff. As always, Share, like, rate us well...all the things! Stay blessed and most importantly......ENJOY!!! For any feedback hit us up: urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

So we are still in this first month of the new year and we are still trying to start things off right. In this episode, we are talkin' about goals goals goals!!! What are our goals...what stops us from accomplishing them...how can we make the necessary adjustments to accomplish some of our most ambitious goals. A slight little tweak just might do the trick. So settle in and peep the convo!!! As always, Share, like, rate us well...all the things! Stay blessed and most importantly......ENJOY!!! For any feedback hit us up: urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

So This past Wednesday, January 6, 2021, was a fun day. In this episode, we are reflecting on the political process of the Georgia run offs and the battle at the capitol. We look at what happened and what we're gonna do going forward. It ain't all about these politicians, we got our own work to do. Trust me if we leave it up to these people we will be unprotected as we let the evils of society break through the barricades and bust down the walls of civility peace and prosperity. (Okay that was dramatic). So settle in and enjoy the convo! As always...share, engage, rate us well! Feedback : urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

What up fam...we made it to another new year! Thank GOD. Settle in as we take a look at 2020 from the rearview mirror baby! We reflect on the happenings...they lessons...and gear up to go forward. Joins us...it'll be tons of fun! As always share if you like what you are hearing, give us good ratings, comment, and give us feedback...all the things. Most importantly ....enjoy!!! For Feedback Hit Us Up! - urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Hey ya'll so this was supposed to come out yesterday...you know Christmas...because it was our 25th episode and it would be on the 25th....but I deleted my recording and had to do it all over again. Super fun....but anyhow We kick off Kwanza with a reflection on Christmas and what it means to live out "GOD With Us" community. Enjoy...reflect...and live out the Goodness of the Gospel that we speak on today! As always share if you like what you are hearing, give us good ratings, comment, and give us feedback...all the things. Most importantly ....enjoy!!! For Feedback Hit Us Up! - urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

My peeps apparently one of us...not Donavan...Not you...(maybe you too)...but the other person in this equation doesn't like Christmas and we are going to get to the bottom of this and find some solution to cure what ails him...uh, I mean them...whoever they are (It's Iki). So settle in as we deal with this Tongan grinch and his beef with Christmas. As always share if you like what you are hearing, give us good ratings, comment, and give us feedback...all the things. Most importantly ....enjoy!!! For Feedback Hit Us Up! - urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

My peeps the holidays and not always the greatest...some people love it...but some people get sad and depressed. There are ups and downs...and Fruit Cake. We gonna talk about it all. Settle In and get ready for a nice little discussion on the Yo-Yo of emotions that come with this holiday season. As always share if you like what you are hearing, give us good ratings, comment, and give us feedback...all the things. Most importantly ....enjoy!!! For Feedback Hit Us Up! - urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Folks, the holidays are upon us and we want to make sure we are doing it right! Aaaah yeah! So we are kicking off a series reflecting on the wackiness of this hear holiday season. Grab a slice of fruit cake, some pumpkin spice whatever, or my personal favorite "Egg Nog" (Oh yeah!) and dive into the holidays with us. As always share if you like what you are hearing, give us good ratings, comment, and give us feedback...all the things. Most importantly ....enjoy!!! For Feedback Hit Us Up! - urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

So as you might know we are both pastors. A good majority of our time is walking with people through their spiritual journeys. We thought it might be interesting to think about our own spiritual journeys. So in this episode, we want to share some of our experiences and things that we have learned along the way! As always share if you like what you are hearing, give us good ratings, comment and give us feedback...all the things. Most importantly ....enjoy!!! For Feedback Hit Us Up! - urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Hey! So the election...that was smooth walk in the park...much like the past the and half years of this current presidency ...uh yeah right! This current administration and everything leading up to election has been nuts, and we're here for it. Chillax and reflect with us as we talk a little about Trump, ourselves, and what we feel is the way forward. We love comments, reviews, and feedback. Message us at urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

So you know those times when you just need to chill out and give everyone a moment to breathe? That's what we got going on here. We chillin'. It's a chill-good feel-good time....complete with a dad joke battel and a cluster of "Would you rather" proposals. Yet somehow we still managed to end on an uplifting note...you'll see what we mean. So as usual...grab some snacks...start washin' them dishes...or fold them clothes...and get ready to have a chill-good feel-good time with you boys the Urban Prophets!!! (echo...echo...echo). As usual, don't forget to give us feedback...at urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Hey folks, we gonna keep this brief....cuz the episode is sizeable...anyhow, negativity is real. It can rob you of your joy...it can drain you of your life. Don't let that happen. Be proactive in practicing and cultivating positivity. That's what we gettin' into in this episode, so grab your earbuds and a snack...it's gonna be good. Take care and God bless As always, comment, rate, share....share...share share....and most importantly ENJOY!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

This episode we chat it up about proactively pursuing goals and dreams. What is that thing that you've always wanted to do? What are those goals you always have in the back of your mind but just never seem to get around to doing it? Well let's take some time and reflect. Let's think about how that can start to happen. Join us in our reflections and rediscovery of what has worked for us and what we think can work for you. Something slight...some light suggestions! I think you'll like it. Listen, Enjoy, and if you like what you hear share with your peoples, and give us a top-notch rating if you would be so kind. We tryin' grow in this peace ya feel me! Don't forget to share your feedback: urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com Ya'll be blessed now ya heard!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

So we planned to talk about take breaks...resting from your busy schedule and all like that...but we ended up talking about TikTok...we think we may have come to realize or at least consider some deep value in this land of likes, laughs, and lunacy! I guess you'll just have to listen to find out! If you like what you hear share with your peoples, and give us a top-notch rating if you would be so kind. We tryin' grow up in here ya feel me! Don't forget to share your feedback: urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com Do it okay...we need your help to grow...so yeah...thanks...and...and ...and you...you have a fantastic day....or night...not sure when you're seeing this. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

What Up good people. How many of you practice Self Care...I mean really practice it? How many of you feel that you have a proper understanding of what Self Care truly is. Well all your questions will be answered in this episode...that's right every possible thing there is to know about Self Care will be answered here, no need to ever read another book or listen to another presentation from an actual professional or anything. If you forget what we've said, just come back and listen to this over again. Really...Truly...I'm not Joking................... Okay well, I am but this is a good episode. See you inside the episode come on in!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Grab some snacks...It is time for us to talk about Racism...and how we reject it....yeah! No for real this is our third and concluding conversation with pastors Mandy Cordero and Craig Hadley of Paradox Redlands church. We've been choppin' it up with some good convo on the amazing statements of celebration and affirmation. This episode finishes off with a banger. I am sure you will learn something and come out better for it. as always ...enjoy! If you like what you hear share with your peoples, and give us a top-notch rating if you would be so kind. We tryin' grow up in here ya feel me! Don't forget to share your feedback: urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com Ya'll be blessed now ya heard!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Women are dope...women are awesome...but sadly, not everyone has thought so or has at least not acted in celebration of that dopeness. Regardless of those mistakes, we are here to celebrate and affirm! There are so many great things to reflect on and process in this conversation so get comfortable and take it all in my peeps! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Hey! Folks in case you may not have known it we are Christians and some topics have always been an issue for the church. We want to talk about some of those. We are doing so with our brother and spiritual guide in this convo Pastor Craig Hadley of the Paradox Church in Redlands California. Their church was lead to more fully honor God and Others through some very distinct statements on the understanding of Women in the church, Racial Matters, and reflections on the LGBTQIA community. Join us as we dive into this 3 episode series "Making A Statement" Be blessed and enjoy! We love comments, reviews, and feedback. Message us at urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Oh yes...we are getting our swagger on in this joint! We are talking about what it means to walk in your purpose and taking the necessary steps to get there. Well, at least some good stuff that we've picked up and want to offer to you. Check it out...I think you'll enjoy what we cooking up and chewin' on. Join us as we chop it up on how to progress in our purpose! If you like what you hear share with your peoples, and give us a top-notch rating if you would be so kind. We tryin' grow up in here ya feel me! Don't forget to share your feedback: urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com Ya'll be blessed now ya heard!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Chuck D and the crew told us it was necessary to make everyone see in order to do it, and today is no different. We all have to do our part in naming and fighting against injustice in our world. In this episode, we talkin' bout that. From the stance of professional athletes all the way to each and every one of us as individuals in society, we all have our part to do. In addition, we take some time to mourn the loss of Chadwick Boseman and reflect on his impact. You'll laugh, you'll think, you might even cry, (but you don't have to). Join us as we look into what it means to fight the power!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Oh yes, we are back and this time we doin' the "...& marriage" part. It's a good listen and even if you ain't married or even to that stage this'll give you some good thangs to think about as you get yourself ready for that phase of life. We talking love stories, the awesomeness of our ladies, and how they managed to put up with us for as long as they have. It is a wonder they are still around...but praise God they Are!!! As always, like, share, comment, rate, laugh and just take it all in. We love feedback so hit us up at urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com Be blessed and have a wonderful day!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Yeah, you knew this type of stuff was coming at some point. Journey with us as we take a walk down memory lane. Granted this is an awkward and sometimes ridiculous walk, more like a nervous trot where we glance around in a paranoic state, but yeah, a journey of sorts down memory lane. We've all had this experience at one time or another...come on it'll be fun! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Grab some snacks and maybe even a couple tissues. It's story time! Today we're learning about how our boy Iki almost got deported...but then something happened. Something very shocking and amazing...something very unexpected. Not to give anything away but...He ends up being able to stay. What?! It's like Titanic, no matter what happens in the story you know how it's going to end...well same here...but it's a great story listen and enjoy. If you like what you hear share with your peoples, and give us a top-notch rating if you would be so kind. We tryin' grow up in here ya feel me! Don't forget to share your feedback: urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com Ya'll be blessed now ya heard!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support

Yeah so, it's announcement time. People are trippin'....but not just trippin'...they TRIIIIIIPIN' TRIPIN'. There seems to be a disconnect between human thinking and actions...and God. Ooooh We're gonna talk about it! Jump on in to this conversation with us! Listen, Enjoy, and if you like what you hear share with your peoples, and give us a top-notch rating if you would be so kind. We tryin' grow in this peace ya feel me! Don't forget to share your feedback: urbanprophetspodcast@gmail.com Ya'll be blessed now ya heard!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donavan-w-childs/support