Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael A Walrond

On episode 98, we welcome Pastor Michael Walrond to discuss mental health in the Black community, his medical journey and overcoming death on multiple occasions, how he found faith amidst the vast absurdity of life, becoming inspired by Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning, his friendship with Jamal Joseph of the Black Panthers and meeting Afeni Shakur, how Tupac's music inspired a wave of mental health awareness, and why existential crises tend to create a sustainable sense of purpose.   Michael A. Walrond Jr.—affectionately known as Pastor Mike—is the Senior Pastor of First Corinthian Baptist Church (FCBC) in Harlem, New York. Pastor Mike is quickly rising as one of the most prolific and sought-after teachers and preachers in the country. Considered a visionary, cultural architect, and game-changer by his peers, Pastor Mike has not only catalytically changed the traditional prospective of black church, but he is innovatively shifting the paradigm of Christian understanding and culture. Within two years of his leadership at FCBC, the church experienced exponential growth, tripling its membership. Over the past eleven years, membership at FCBC has grown from 300 to 10,000 members. Pastor Michael A. Walrond Jr. | ► Website | https://fcbcnyc.org ► Website 2 | https://hopecenterharlem.org ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/mikewalrond ► Twitter 2 | https://twitter.com/FCBCNYC ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mikewalrond ► Instagram 2 | https://www.instagram.com/fcbcnyc ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/FCBCNYC/ ► Youtube Channel | https://bit.ly/3efojXN Where you can find us: | Seize The Moment Podcast | ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMoment ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/seize_podcast  ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seizethemoment

Damon, Jordan & Tony are curious about homophobia within the Black Church. This episode covers the institution that has had a huge impact on the history of African Americans, the Black Church. Why has the Black Church been so slow to openly embrace its Queer members? We discuss our favorite gospel club anthems, our history going (or not) to church, our views on spirituality vs religion, and delve into our guests journey from homophobic seminary student to a leader in affirming Queer people within his church. During this episode we welcome Michael A. Walrond Jr., Senior Pastor of First Corinthian Baptist Church, into our Surface Level family. We discuss what he believes it means to truly be inclusive in religion. If nothing else Pastor Mike is a story teller, he walks us through his journey of specific instances in his life that are sure to move our audience. Many Queer people have given upon the church but Pastor Mike definitely offers a counter point to the trauma we’ve experienced. This is a different type of conversation for us this week but come along as Surface Level takes you to church.

In this episode, I chat with one of America's greatest faith leaders and theologians, the Rev. Michael A. Walrond Jr., the Senior Pastor of First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem, NY. Pastor Mike and I chat about his upbringing in Roosevelt, Long Island, the role of faith and spirituality in America today, what it means to be human, and most importantly the role of Jesus's teachings in helping us to see ourselves through God's gaze and our own as opposed to the gaze of the empire or oppressors which makes it easier to develop and love our authentic selves. This conversation will challenge what you believe and why you believe it. It will also help to liberate your mind and invigorate your soul. Enjoy my conversation with the Rev. Michael A. Walrond Jr. aka Pastor Mike.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=NE26H44XSPXPG)

Featured Speaker: The Reverend Michael A. Walrond, Jr. '93 Senior Pastor, First Corinthian Baptist Church, New York, NY