Podcast appearances and mentions of Stacy L Spencer

Planet Poet-Words in Space – NEW PODCAST!  LISTEN to my WIOX broadcast (aired February 13th, 2024) featuring award-winning poets Carey Salerno and Stacy L. Spencer, who are on the show to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Alice James Books, an important Press solely dedicated to poetry. Visit: Sharonisraelpoet.com. Visit Alice James Books Carey Salerno is the executive director and publisher of Alice James Books. She is the author of Shelter (2009) and Tributary (2021), and her poems, essays, and articles about her work as a publisher can be found in places like American Poetry Review, NPR, The New York Times. She has poems forthcoming in the Alaska Quarterly Review, Los Angeles Review, and ONLY POEMS. Salerno serves as the co-chair for LitNet: The Literary Network and occasionally teaches poetry and publishing arts at the University of Maine at Farmington. In 2021, she received the Golden Colophon Award for Independent Paradigm Publishing from CLMP for the leadership and contributions of Alice James Books in indie literature. Stacy L. Spencer is a poet, fiction writer, and nonprofit consultant. After attending the Interlochen Arts Academy where she studied with Jack Driscoll, she graduated from Amherst College and received her doctorate from the University of Michigan in American Studies. At Amherst she won the Collin Armstrong Poetry Prize. Her positions in New York City nonprofits, where she focused on fundraising, include Barnard College, The Public Theater, the Apollo Theater, and the Museum of the City of New York. She has also taught arts management at the Lubin School of Business at Pace University. Since 2016 Stacy has served on the board of Alice James Books. Her poems have appeared in Thimble Literary Magazine, Topical Poetry, and Detroit Lit Mag. Stacy is currently writing a novel. 

How do we shift from transactional relationships to transformational relationships? I want to teach you how to discern a public relationship from a personal one. Real Talk

Have you ever felt a let down after Christmas? Just like Joseph and Mary we can't run the risk of staying the same place we gave birth. We've got to keep it moving. Let's Talk!

Tonight we will be discussing the latest movie from Barack and Michelle Obama, Leaving the World Behind. This movie seems to be a prophetic warning of God's ensuing judgment on America. It's time for some Real Talk!

Have the Holidays ever been hard for you? A lot of people struggle during the holidays because we are grieving or we are lonely. Let's see what scripture says about that tonight.

Join me tonight for a special sit-down with my dad and brother as we discuss issues of reconciliation. Share this moment with us - it's a conversation you won't want to miss!

Tonight we will be talking about how we overcome Abandonment Issues. Join us for Bible Study as we cover strategies to live confidently in God's will.

I learned the hard way that you can't trust everybody because everybody doesn't mean you well. However, here's the truth: our greatest command as Christians is to love people. Yet, we often refer to the popular quote, "love all, but trust few". Truly, you are going to be disappointed by people; to the point where you can't forgive them, but there are some instances when you can still learn from the people who've already turned their backs on you. 1. You only go back when something is different. 2. There is some betrayal that you can't come back from. 3. You can let them back if they turn back. 4. There is restoration after repentance. Who Really Has My Back? | Luke 22:27-34 | Dr. Stacy L. Spencer Watch and listen to more by subscribing to the official Dr. Stacy L. Spencer YouTube page and listen to Inside Out Podcast on all podcast platforms. We have four ways you can give. Sow a seed by using: www.n2newdirection.org Text us at 901-300-7952 Cash app to $NDCCMEMPHIS (use your full name in the comment section) Mail your seed to 6120 Winchester Rd Memphis, TN 38115 Follow Dr. Stacy L. Spencer on Social Media: Facebook: Stacy L. Spencer Twitter: Twitter.com/stacy_spencer Twitter: @DrStacyLSpencer StacySpencer.org

Whether you are married or single, you should strive to be emotionally healthy. Being emotionally healthy is the ability to adequately handle the concerns of your life without losing focus on eternal life. If you are going to lead effectively out of your marriage or your singleness you have to do three things: 1. You must make marriage or singleness your first ambition. 2. Marriage or Singleness is your first passion 3. Marriage or singleness is your loudest gospel. Subscribe to the official Dr. Stacy L. Spencer YouTube page to view more sermons and more. We have four ways you can give. Sow a seed by using: www.n2newdirection.org Text us at 901-300-7952 Cash app to $NDCCMEMPHIS (use your full name in the comment section) Mail your seed to 6120 Winchester Rd Memphis, TN 38115 Follow Dr. Stacy L. Spencer on Social Media: Facebook: Stacy L. Spencer Twitter: @DrStacyLSpencer StacySpencer.org

“How do you love somebody you don't like?” Patrick Houston aka Project Pat rejoins Pastor Spencer on this podcast to talk about how to accept and love people as they are, the same way God treats us. Pat says, “God is love. So when you're walking in love, you're walking like God.” Love is more of an action than a feeling. Pat explains when his life was filled in anger and darkness and how he found joy and strength after his encounter with the love of God. Pat and Pastor Spencer provide some practical ways we can adopt that love in our personal lives, health, and relationships. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W29y5BaxkUo Follow Dr. Stacy L. Spencer on Social Media: Facebook: Stacy L. Spencer Twitter: Twitter.com/stacy_spencer Instagram: @drstacylspencer YouTube: Dr. Stacy L. Spencer StacySpencer.org

“I've been saved. That's why I'm still here, that's why I'm still breathing.” Patrick Earl Houston aka Project Pat is a trailblazing rap artist from Memphis, T.N. and co-founder of the hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia. In this thought-provoking episode, Pat shares his story of how it was growing up in North Memphis and his experience of dealing in the streets during the 80s and 90s. He talks about what it means to be born again through Christ, and how that caused some conflict with his music and attitude at the prime of his rap career. Listen to Patrick's perspective on how his life changed once he developed a closer relationship with God. Follow Dr. Stacy L. Spencer on Social Media: Facebook: Stacy L. Spencer Twitter: Twitter.com/stacy_spencer Instagram: @drstacylspencer StacySpencer.org

How do we reach our friends who are far from God? Special guest Dr. Alexis Gwen-Miller, Director of Alpha NDCC, walks us through how she engages people who have questions about spirituality. There is no correct way to learn more about God, and Dr. Gwen-Miller explains that the key to understanding your faith starts with asking questions. It doesn't take a lot of biblical knowledge to be an evangelist. Has God ever looked out for you? As a family member, friend, and/or coworker, you can begin to share these experiences with the people you care about and watch where the conversations take you. Want to learn how you can be a part of Alpha Memphis? Sign up for next Thursday's meeting at alphamemphis.org Join us next week with as we talk with pioneering Hip-Hop artist, Project Pat on his personal journey from darkness to light. Follow Dr. Stacy L. Spencer on Social Media: Facebook: Stacy L. Spencer Twitter: Twitter.com/stacy_spencer Instagram: @drstacylspencer StacySpencer.org

How do we share our faith with each other without destroying our relationships? Craig Springer, Executive Director of Alpha USA and author of “How to Revive Evangelism” rejoins us this episode to discuss the reputation of Christianity and how it can initially scare us from becoming strong believers in Jesus. Dr. Spencer and Springer look at the different ways to encourage others to explore their faith while debunking the old, divisive rhetoric that supports ideas like white supremacy. Listen as they talk about how different generations approach evangelism, and how everyone can contribute to reviving it. Want to learn how you can be a part of Alpha Memphis? Sign up at alphausa.org Join us next week as we talk with Dr. Alexis Gwen-Miller, Director of Alpha NDCC, as she explains the importance of asking questions in order to share our experiences and grow our faith. Follow Dr. Stacy L. Spencer on Social Media: Facebook: Stacy L. Spencer Twitter: Twitter.com/stacy_spencer Instagram: @drstacylspencer StacySpencer.org

On this episode of Sell or Fail, hosts Williams Brack and Sam Nelson are joined by Stacy L. Spencer, Senior Pastor of New Direction Christian Church. They have a powerful conversation on the purpose and mission pastors take on in bringing new members to the church. Make sure to catch all new episodes of Sell or Fail on the Kudzukian App.

In this episode, Dave talks to Dr. Stacy L. Spencer the Senior Pastor of New Direction Christian Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Spencer talks to Dave about opening New Direction Christian two days before 9/11/2001, and explains how the Lord is breathing a second wind into their ministry as they find new things to fight for today (2:45).Dave asks Stacy about his upbringing in Western Kentucky, where he grew up helping his granddaddy and uncles cut tobacco. Stacy explains the uniqueness of New Direction being a suburban Church in an urban context and how the Church has served as a stabilizing force for their community (13:00). Dave asks Stacy about the personal things that have impacted his journey and Stacy shares about overcoming layers of hurt and how taking a sabbatical helped him to find what makes his heart sing again (23:00). Stacy shares his advice for young pastors and the ways New Direction is trying to creatively support their community's needs during the COVID pandemic (28:00). Finally, Dave asks Stacy what he is hopeful for (29:00) and Stacy lays out the major things he wants to see happen. He discusses his desire for equity for his city of Memphis and his hope that our country will finally live up to its ideals and show proof that black lives do matter. Thirdly, Stacy shares that he is looking forward to the day when black Christians and white Christians can come together and stand for justice and righteousness (32:00).  To learn more about  Dr. Spencer you can visit  http://stacyspencer.org/. You can find the book and podcast that he mentions in the links below. 3D Relationships: Identifying Three Relationship Dimensions Needed to Fulfill youInside Out PodcastFind out more about Dave Travis at generis.com/dave-travis and subscribe to the newsletter at churchleaderinsider.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greatthingsgodhasdone.substack.com

My guest for episode 114 is Dr. Stacy L. Spencer, Senior Pastor of New Direction Christian Church in Memphis, Tennessee, a multi-site congregation with church plants in Collierville, TN, and Idutywa, South Africa. Take a listen as Dr. Spencer speaks of his humble beginnings in the 80's working in tobacco fields in rural Olmstead, Kentucky. He learned many life skills growing up but most of all empathy for others. As a student in high school, he was involved in a plethora of activities including football, track, band and speech. West Kentucky University was where he later attended college as a broadcast major pledging Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. It was his junior year when he received his calling from God. After graduation, he attended seminary school and later moved to Memphis, TN as a youth pastor with Mississippi Blvd Church. In 2001, Dr. Spencer stepped out on faith and began a radical church by the name of New Direction Christian Church that has grown rapidly going from 60 to 10,000 members in 10 years. Although those numbers have astronomically grown since then, Dr. Spencer has laid a fruitful foundation in the Hickory Hill area with Power Center CDC. This multi-million-dollar community model includes a middle school, performing arts center, wellness center, retail spaces and housing. As we settle into a new normal with the ongoing threat of the coronavirus, Dr. Spencer shares his thoughts on how this virus relates to the Bible referencing Psalms 21 and a few others. He echoes the fact that God is getting our attention as we undergo a mass healing of sorts via self-quarantine. Dr. Spencer reminds us of the importance of Faith during these days. He also shares that although the doors of the church are physically closed, church is still in session. Enjoy.

My guest for episode 114 is Dr. Stacy L. Spencer, Senior Pastor of New Direction Christian Church in Memphis, Tennessee, a multi-site congregation with church plants in Collierville, TN, and Idutywa, South Africa.Take a listen as Dr. Spencer speaks of his humble beginnings in the 80's working in tobacco fields in rural Olmstead, Kentucky. He learned many life skills growing up but most of all empathy for others. As a student in high school, he was involved in a plethora of activities including football, track, band and speech. West Kentucky University was where he later attended college as a broadcast major pledging Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. It was his junior year when he received his calling from God. After graduation, he attended seminary school and later moved to Memphis, TN as a youth pastor with Mississippi Blvd Church. In 2001, Dr. Spencer stepped out on faith and began a radical church by the name of New Direction Christian Church that has grown rapidly going from 60 to 10,000 members in 10 years. Although those numbers have astronomically grown since then, Dr. Spencer has laid a fruitful foundation in the Hickory Hill area with Power Center CDC. This multi-million-dollar community model includes a middle school, performing arts center, wellness center, retail spaces and housing.As we settle into a new normal with the ongoing threat of the coronavirus, Dr. Spencer shares his thoughts on how this virus relates to the Bible referencing Psalms 21 and a few others. He echoes the fact that God is getting our attention as we undergo a mass healing of sorts via self-quarantine. Dr. Spencer reminds us of the importance of Faith during these days. He also shares that although the doors of the church are physically closed, church is still in session. Enjoy.

The Transform Network Podcast, A Progressive Christian Podcast, is hosted by Vahisha Hasan, founder and executive director of Movement in Faith, and Stephen Roach Knight, co-founder and board member of Transform Network.  Dr. Stacy L. Spencer is the Senior Pastor of New Direction Christian Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Spencer’s Kingdom mindset led to the development of Eden Square Town Center, a community model intended to reinvigorate a Memphis food desert. Dr. Spencer is the author of "3D Relationships: Three Relationship Dimensions to Lead You Into Your Purpose" and "U-Turn: A 12 Step Guide to Spiritual Transformation." He is chairman of the board for Power Center Community Development Corporation. Dr. Spencer earned a Doctorate of Divinity from Drew University, a Masters of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Bachelors from Western Kentucky University He and Rhonda Spencer are the proud parents of four sons, Calvin, Omari, Jordan, and Jaden.