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Ever wonder, "Do I matter?" "Does my life REALLY have value?" "Is God really a part of and involved with my life?" Of course the answer is "YES!!" Join me as I introduce you to some pretty cool and fascinating peeps who share their journey and realization of just how much they matter to God!

Melanie Harper

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    Trent D. Walters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 49:58


    Join me and my new friend, Trent D. Walters, as we discuss his faith journey and his book, "Exactly How It's 'Posed To Be" focused on God's true design for relationships, dating, and marriage through the journey of three young men in college at an HBCU, the choices they make regarding women, dating, and sex, and the consequences of those choices.Great read for 15+ (adults too)! Support the show

    Episode 41 - Drs. Ron and Rochelle Moss

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 64:42


    So excited to discuss the joys and trials of marriage this season with special guests.In this episode, I meet up with Drs. Ron and Rochelle Moss as they discuss the beautiful mystery of their marriage.Support the show

    Episode 40 - Pamela Garmon Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 54:35


    Great conversation with my good friend, Pamela Garmon Johnson, as we discuss understanding where you are on your journey of growing in the Lord, understanding and holding onto joy, and the power of prayer...among many things!Stay tuned to the end as Pam gives us a charge that will make our individual life and the lives of others so much richer! Support the Show.

    Episode 39 - Leslie Austin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 56:54


    Join me as I  talk with my friend, Leslie Austin, as we discuss the impact of divorce, being different to the world but loved by God, seeing God's word as a mirror to ourselves as well as to others, and God sparing Leslie's life by the power of the name of Jesus!It's a lot, but such good stuff packed into 50 minutes!Don't forget to comment on the podcast on IG at @youmatter2god!Support the Show.

    Episode 38 - Black Ceasar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 33:18


    Glad to speak with Black Ceasar as he discusses how God used the light of poetry to pull him out of darkness and how he now uses it to reach the masses and help them find their voice!Support the Show.

    Episode 37 - Bradley Hildreth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 55:43


    Join me as I talk with my good friend Bradley about what life,  being in the Navy, and remembering what you already know about God has taught him about God!Support the show

    Episode 36 - Alyson Rae Lawson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 26:51


    Join me and entrepreneur, Alyson Rae Lawson, as we discuss her faith journey in learning how to be still and remember what she knows about God even when she can't see his plan!Support the show

    Episode 35 - Dorothy Phelps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 50:46


    Join me and my aunt as we discuss trusting God at his word by actually knowing the Bible, and trusting him (by faith) even when you think he's not there...he'll reveal his presence to you! So much to say, we went a little long saying it! Ha! Love her!Support the show

    Episode 34 - Martha Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 35:57


    Join me and my college buddy, Martha Jones, as we discuss recognizing God's hand in your life throughout your whole life, walking within and through the major loss of a parent, and trusting that God has a plan for your life!Such a blessing to talk with her!Support the show

    Episode 33 - Dr. Eric Mason

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 48:23


    Join me and Dr. Eric Mason as we discuss the effectiveness of discipleship, stirring up and nurturing joy in your life, the loneliness of leadership, and the sphere of grace! Deep truths mixed with laughter that will encourage your spirit! Support the show

    Episode 32 - Dr. Jaime Kowlessar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 38:09


    Join me and Dr. Jaime Kowlessar as we discuss:making a decision to follow God more than following the desires that don't please Godbeing comfortable in the lane in which you're calledreacting to, understanding, and walking in a life-changing diagnosisYou will be so blessed!Support the show

    Special Episode - Passionately Pursuing Your Purpose!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 59:00


    Have a passion you've been putting off? Have a purpose you've been allowing life to distract you from? So did I. Until I didn't any longer.Join me as I talk about my journey as a writer to finally publishing my first book. From a racist professor, to an encouraging mentor, as well as dynamic female authors, friends and family who inspired me along the way!Plus, hear from some special guests who are near and dear to my heart discussing my new book!Support the show

    Episode 30 - Senior Takeover w/ Jewel Hudson, Gracie Reynolds, and Juanda Wallace

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 33:50


    My mom and her friends have taken over my podcast!!!But, it's all good. You are in for a treat! They are encouraging, sweet, hilarious, and full of wisdom.You will be so blessed by them! Support the show

    Episode 29 - Trina Spencer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 47:33


    Join me and my friend, Trina Spencer, as she discusses her intimate journey of finding her identity in Christ, experiencing God's personal love, and the importance of knowing your life is on purpose. You will be so inspired and blessed by her story.Support the show

    Episode 28 - Nikki Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 24:09


    My cousin Nikki and I discuss the simplicity of trusting God with some laughs and a few tears along the way. Support the show

    College Talk!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 37:37


    This is Part 2 of my talk with students where I get to talk with college students on their faith walk in the midst of all the freedoms college brings!Their wisdom warmed my heart and will definitely encourage you!Support the show

    "Teen Talk" - Season 2 Begins!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 35:09


    Back to School Episode! ( Part 1) I invited middle school and high school students on this episode to talk about their faith walk. So fun talking with them! You're gonna love them!Support the show

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    Episode 25 - Ronald Jones, II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 41:32


    Glad to talk with my good friend, Ronald Jones, II as we discuss his journey of faith, the influence of his parents and growing up among ministers and educators, words of wisdom from his father that still influences his life today, growing in your relationship with God when there's nothing you're overcoming and you've been blessed, the importance of giving back to schools in your community, and being a girl dad!Such a great conversation! :)Support the show

    Episode 24 - George Rodriguez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 37:01


    Join me and my good friend, George, as we discuss his journey of faith, how fatherhood has grown and changed him, and how the hope of his clients inspires him everyday!Support the show

    Episode 23 - Shundria Riddick

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 46:44


    I've asked my friend, Shundria (a licensed professional counselor), to join me in closing out Mental Health Awareness month. We discuss the benefits of counseling, God's faithfulness despite what we see, and Shundria's own journey through the darkest sorrow she's ever known.Support the show

    Episdode 22 - Michelle Stimpson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 39:34


    Join me as I welcome my friend, author and screenwriter, Michelle Stimpson, as we discuss her journey of realizing God wants an intimate relationship with us...flaws and all!Support the show

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    Episode 21 - Special Mother's Day Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 53:33


    Join me for this special Mother's Day edition as I laugh, joke, and love on  my mom with my sisters!Support the show

    Episode 20 - Tschaner Sefas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 46:51


    Tschaner and I discuss the message behind her art, growing as a new Christian and potential pitfalls on that journey, and establishing a personal relationship with Christ and his word in order to spot deception.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youmatter2god)

    Episode 19 - Felicia Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 55:16


    My good friend Felicia and I discuss the character of God, the significance of having a personal relationship with God, and being bold in your faith when the voices around you would have you deny God's calling on your life.She's so awesome! And, now she's a published author with her "fresh off the press" devotional "Power Living Under God" 30 day devotional, which you can purchase from Amazon. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youmatter2god)

    Episode 18 - Royce Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 47:10


    In this episode, I catch up with my former student, Royce Williams, as he discusses focus, following God's plan despite the voices around you (including your own), and learning to talk to God.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youmatter2god)

    Episode 17 - Walda Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 45:31


    My first guest of 2022, Walda Collins, discusses taking off the cloak of shame we often choose to wear when we feel we've disappointed those we love or God with her own story of shame.However, she encourages us with understanding God continually shows us grace in that there's nothing that can separate us from his love for us in Christ.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youmatter2god)

    Episode 16 - Duane Lloyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 50:26


    Duane discusses the consequences of not following God's prompting, incorporating God's word in making decisions over your life, and fulfilling God's kingdom agenda on earth as it is in heaven by executing God's will!Yeah, we go hard. ;)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youmatter2god)

    Episode 15 - Nikki T. Freeman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 43:00


    Join me and my friend Nikki as she discusses how she discovered her value and purpose through the  trauma of a failed relationship, losing both her mother and sister to breast cancer, and surviving breast cancer herself...TWICE!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youmatter2god)

    Episode 14 - Reverend Phillip G. Hudson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 48:47


    Join me and my dad as we discuss how his running from God led him right into God and changed the trajectory of his life. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youmatter2god)

    Episode 13 - Dr. Cecil Bailey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 32:20


    I talk with my good friend, Dr. Cecil Bailey, about recognizing your purpose in Christ, continually becoming who you were meant to be, and listening to and for that still, small voice of God.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youmatter2god)

    Episode 12 - Karla Mingo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 47:03


    Karla and I discuss spending time with God during the good, and trusting him when life happens in an instant, all while discovering your path of "peace, passion, and purpose"--which also happens to be the name of Karla's new product line!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youmatter2god)

    Episode 11 - Chef Fitzgerald Dodd

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 31:28


    Join me and Chef Fitzgerald as we discuss deserts, desserts, patience, cuisine and listening to and listening for God's voice. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youmatter2god)

    Episode 10 - Yvette Mason

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 49:07


    Join me and Yvette as she discusses understanding God cares for you during the loss of a child, in sickness, in depression, and in the challenge of obedience.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youmatter2god)

    Robin “Big Cat” Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 43:13


    Get to know my good friend, Robin “Big Cat” Jones, as he discusses God's hand in helping him navigate the pain and joy in caring for an aging parent, growing up without a father, and the pivotal role playing football had on his life!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youmatter2god)

    Episode 8 - Shana Vonn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 50:32


    Join me and my beautiful cousin, Shana Vonn, as we discuss knowing you are valuable and powerful, and that you can thrive and survive after enduring the pain and horror of domestic violence!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youmatter2god)

    Episode 7 - LaCracha Holley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 40:47


    Join me and my friend, LaCracha Holley (pastry chef), as we discuss all things cake and living your life despite fear!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youmatter2god)

    Episode 6 - Kevin Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 29:31


    Join me as I discuss joy and faith in the midst of grief with my friend Kevin Johnson!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youmatter2god)

    Episode 5 - Jennifer R. Hudson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 51:32


    Join me and my sister, Jennifer Hudson, as we discuss God's influence on her life and her career as a Strategic Communications Consultant.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youmatter2god)

    Episode 4 - Melanie Harper (ME!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 48:46


    I thought I'd put myself in the hot seat! Please join me as I welcome…ME! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youmatter2god)

    Episode 3 - Cassandra Shed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 42:53


    Join me as I welcome my good friend Cassandra to share her wisdom on what it feels like to know God and be truly known by God.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youmatter2god)

    Episode 2 - Teresa D. Ballard

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 26:45


    Join me and playwright, director, filmmaker, and my good friend, Teresa D. Ballard, as she shares how knowing she matters to God propels her into achieving her goals. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youmatter2god)

    Episode 1: David & Doneda Bailey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 43:29


    Talking with my friends on how God showed them they mattered by being intricately involved in their lives.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youmatter2god)

    Podcast Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 0:44


    Download my new podcast “You Matter 2 God!” dropping August 17th!!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youmatter2god)

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