In this ‘The Burnt Toast’ Episode, Rev. Raushanah Butler, opens up about going through the Trauma of abuse after abuse. My conversation is with her is rather intense but interesting and insightful. We focused on how she is living a thriving life now after many traumatic experiences. This Burnt Toast Episode will wrap up the month of May’s emphasis on Trauma Awareness.Rev. Raushanah N. Butler is an ordained Itinerant Elder at the Cathedral of Turner Chapel AME Church in Marietta, GA, where she has been heavily involved in various ministries for the last 21 years and currently serving as the Minister of Online Engagement. In the Marketplace, she is the Associate Director for Alumni and Constituent Engagement at Kennesaw State University where she bridges the gap between the students, alumni, and the community. She also spends her spare time as a domestic violence and sexual assault advocate, while mentoring teens and empowering young adults. Rev. Butler is the proud mother of one daughter, and enjoys reading, writing, traveling, cooking, and watching documentaries.Support the show

In the last Episode -Part 1,  my guest Dr. Carla Garvin and I started exploring what Trauma is. She gave examples and made illustrations that clarified some misconceptions surrounding Trauma.In this Episode, Dr. Garvin delves a little deeper into Trauma. Weaving personal stories and anecdotes,  she uses her expertise to highlight how trauma impacts our lives.Dr. Garvin has been empowering people to live their best lives, one thought at a time for over 19 years. She is the founder and co-owner of Creative Counseling and Consulting, LLC, in the Atlanta, Georgia area.Support the show

May is National Trauma Awareness Month. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan recognized the need for trauma awareness, and established May as the month to dedicate time and resources to increasing education and prevention activities.In this first part of the two-part Episode, my guest Dr. Carla Garvin, and I  we delved into what Trauma is.  Dr. Garvin has been empowering people to live their best lives, one thought at a time for over 19 years. She is the founder and co-owner of Creative Counseling and Consulting, LLC.  It is necessary to sound a cautionary note. We will be discussing some things that might be triggering for some people. This is your heads up as you listen. Remember, leaning into our discomfort and doing the difficult work is an essential path to growth and purposeful living.Support the show

Following a rather dark situation recently, this Episode explores the complexities of life's circumstances when death is presented to us in vivid ways. It often forces us to face questions like what happens to our belongings after our transition from this Earth.While a difficult conversation, leaning into this helps us to live wisely, and to prepare for the inevitable. You will be challenged to have a different outlook on life as you pay close attention to the message in this conversation. Support the show

Following  the PBS documentary two weeks ago about the 'Black' Church, a two-part four-hour series from Henry Louis Gates, Jr. exploring the 400-year-old story of the Black Church in the USA., Rev. Norman Dowe and I revisit what the Black Church is.This primary important question, What the Black church is,  was not specifically addressed. So what exactly is the Black church? This question can be controversial. And the very idea that there is a Black church can be misinterpreted as a divisive in the body of Christ. This Episode addresses reasons for the term, the 'Black' Church.Support the show

In the previous Episode - Part 1, we started a conversation with my two guests, Pastors Stephan Bell and Rod Green, about the making of OneChurch ATL.  Starting out as  good friends, they decided to merge their two unrelated and autonomous Church organizations to form a new entity.Now Co-Pastors, they share the Part 2 of their journey to becoming OneChurch ATL. Support the show

When two good friends, decide to merge their two unrelated and autonomous Church organizations, a beautiful entity emerges that has been an exciting experience.My two guests, Pastors Stephan Bell and Rod Green, in the first part of two Episodes, share their journey to becoming OneChurch ATL., a task that few dare to talk, about let alone take on. Support the show

February is popularly known in the US as 'BLACK' HISTORY month. But What exactly is that? How did this come about?  And How come there is no 'White' History Month?In this Episode, the origins of Black History Month is explored. You will find out more about the month of February as it pertains to the US national calendar. Take the journey through the corridors of History and discover exciting information useful for today.Support the show

How would you live your life after coming back from a near-death experience? In this Month's Burnt Toast Episode, Pastor Kim Moore shares his recent experience with a brush of death. This has given him a renewed outlook on life that will inspire you to change how you live, and relate to the people around you. Support the show

Until my immigrating to the US, I barely knew anything about the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,  or the Civil Rights Movements. In this Episode, I talk about things I discovered and still learning about Dr. King, and the history of the Civil Rights Movement.Much of what most people probably know about Dr. King is limited to his role in the August 28, 1963 March on Washington. You may discover some fascinating facts in this Episode.   Support the show

This is part two, and the final of the  first Episode for the year 2021. We will explore how to translate your Vision or Goals for the New Year into actionable plans that will ensure your success. You will learn to work with a Vision or Goal instead of Resolutions.Studies show that only 8% of Americans who make a New Year's resolution actually keep them all year. 80% would have failed by the start of February.  Resolutions fail due to several reasons including sabotage caused by a lack of self-discipline. Find out how to jump start your New Year with effective tools to help you succeed.Support the show

In this first Episode for the year 2021, you will learn how to translate your Vision or Goals for the New Year into actionable plans that will ensure your success. You will learn to work with a Vision or Goal instead of Resolutions.Studies show that only 8% of Americans who make a New Year's resolution actually keep them all year. 80% would have failed by the start of February.  Resolutions fail due to several reasons including sabotage caused by a lack of self-discipline. Find out how to jump start your New Year with effective tools to help you succeed.Support the show

In this last Episode of 2020, I reflect on how the year has been. I take an overview excursion into the whole year, and how it has been. This is also a 'thank you' for your support, and the hope of having more conversations in the coming year.Make sure to join us online at kingdomvibespodcast.com. Also, you can find us on Twitter @KVibespodcast, Instagram @Kingdomvibespodcast, and our FaceBook Page at Kingdom Vibes Podcast. Support the show

You've heard or probably even used some of these phrases. "Keep Christ in Christmas", and "Jesus is the reason for the Season". In this Episode, Pastor Sebastian Holley and I have a conversation about Christianity without Christ with a special emphasis on Christmas. This conversation has an interesting twist. Pastor Holley serves as the Lead Pastor of Unity Worship Church in Cartersville, Georgia. He is also certified as a John Maxwell Leadership Team Member.  He regularly speaks at leadership conferences and church growth training for several organizations across racial and denominational lines. Support the show

This is the first one of our special Episodes we're calling, 'The Burnt Toast'. This features inspiring stories of people who have endured life's tragedies and come out on the other side with lessons learned. In this episode, Herb Zabel talks about how he bounced back from a painful divorce. Support the show

Most people start thinking about giving gifts during this season. We focus on helping people and making an impact with our gifts. Often, our well-meaning gifts may actually be detrimental to those we assume need our help. In this Episode, Stacy Brungardt, a Lead Consultant at the Lupton Center in Atlanta Georgia, challenges us to re-imagine Charity and move away from Toxic Charity. Support the show

In this Episode, two guests - Rev Norman Dowe, and Akosua Agyire - talk to me about their concerns regarding the state of the Church in the USA. This is an unabashed look at where the church is today in her attempt at representing Jesus Christ. While not exhaustive, the insights laid out in this conversation is a good start at looking further into this important issue.Support the show

Continuing with his story, Apostle Francis Quansah expresses more about his passion and how he serves the people he has been called to. In this Episode, he talks about the challenges in reaching his target group. He also delves into the state of the Church in the USA.Join us as we journey with this dear friend of mine. His valuable perspective in Ministry offers a rare insight into the Church of the future.Support the show

In this maiden Episode, Apostle Francis Quansah talks about his journey to his passion for the people he serves. Beginning from the land of his birth through his tumultuous journey to Europe in a country where language difficulties was just the beginning of an adventure. Listen to his exciting story. Support the show

Here's to introducing the Kingdom Vibes Podcast. Our goal is to empower people to skillfully navigate life with courage, by teaching how to hear the distinct sound coming from the heart of God. We live in an increasingly noisy and confusing world, filled with many different sounds. These sounds come from various people and places, influence our lives for good or for bad, and largely determines the quality of our lives.It is therefore important to discern God’s opinion about life where the rubber meets the road. If you desire to live a thriving life, you’ll be equipped to tune into the frequency that transmits God’s ways, His agenda, and His purposes in today's world, listen weekly, beginning November 10th 2020. Support the show