🎙️ EPISODE 8: “Faith and Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma” How faith and psychology can work together for healing, emotional well-being, and breaking generational cycles

This week, we’re getting real about something the church doesn’t always talk about—mental health. Dr. Malesia Britt, Dr. Daniel Britt, and Brittany Armstrong dig into the silent struggle many believers face when it comes to anxiety, depression, trauma, and therapy.

We ask: 🧠 Why has the church—especially in Black communities—struggled to make space for mental health? 📿 What does real, integrated healing look like—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually? 🙏🏾 Can therapy and faith coexist? (Spoiler: Yes, and it’s holy.)

📖 Scripture Anchor: 3 John 1:2 “I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.”

💡 Segments include:

• The Cypher – Breaking silence, naming pain, and reimagining healing as holy
• Church Chronicles – “Pastor or Therapist?” game + a comedic crash course in pew-side psychology
• Faith in Motion – Practical rhythms for emotional resilience and sacred self-care
• Ask the Cypher – A listener asks: “How do I know it’s time to get help beyond prayer?”
• The Benediction – A blessing for every weary soul still fighting to feel whole

📚 Mentioned in this episode:

• The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
• Your Brain’s Not Broken by Dr. Tamara Rosier
• Spiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun

🎧 Tap in, take notes, and text this to someone you love. Because the stigma stops here.

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🎙️ EPISODE 7: “Sundays at Grandma’s: Church Culture 101” A nostalgic and insightful look at the traditions, wisdom, and sacred memories passed down through generations of Black church life.

This week, we’re going back—way back—to those folding chairs in the fellowship hall, the sounds of old-school choirs, and the healing that happened over sweet tea and side-eyes. Dr. Malesia Britt, Dr. Daniel Britt, and Brittany Armstrong reflect on what we inherited, what we’re reimagining, and how we pass down a faith that’s alive, embodied, and rooted in love.

🔹 What did Big Mama’s faith get right? 🔹 What traditions still hold power—and which ones need to evolve? 🔹 How do we disciple in a fast-moving world?

We explore Psalm 145:4 — “One generation will commend your works to another…” — and unpack how to carry the fire without getting stuck in the form.

💡 Segments Include: The Cypher – Legacy, discipleship, and the sacred tension between tradition and transformation Church Chronicles – Grandma-isms, church auntie energy, and the wisdom passed down in slippers Faith in Motion – From hymns to trap gospel, journaling to storytelling—we explore how generational faith shows up in real life Ask the Cypher – A listener asks: “What do I do when I feel disconnected from the church I grew up in?” The Benediction – A blessing for the baton pass, for every heart carrying the fire forward

🎧 Whether you were raised in pews or just learning the rhythm, this one will make you laugh, cry, and maybe call your grandma. Because her ceiling should be our floor—and it’s time to build higher.

📘 Mentioned in this episode: The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song by Henry Louis Gates Jr., Spiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun

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🎙️ EPISODE 6: “Holy Ghost, Where You At?” Understanding the role of the Holy Spirit in personal empowerment, spiritual gifts, and the modern church.

In this powerful episode, we’re asking a question many of us have wrestled with in silence: “Holy Ghost, where you at?” From personal encounters with God’s presence to the quiet seasons where His voice feels distant, Dr. Malesia Britt, Dr. Daniel Britt, and Brittany Armstrong dig deep into the role of the Holy Spirit in everyday life.

🔹 What do you do when God is silent? 🔹 Can you be Spirit-filled and still struggle? 🔹 How do we walk in the Spirit Monday through Saturday—not just at the altar on Sunday?

We explore Acts 1:8 and unpack what it means to receive power—not just to shout, but to serve, heal, and witness in the realest parts of life. You’ll hear personal stories, honest reflections, and practical wisdom about discerning God’s voice, using your spiritual gifts, and letting the Spirit move through the mundane.

💡 Segments Include:

• The Cypher – Holy Ghost, theology, and real talk
• Church Chronicles – Calling out spiritual gimmicks and reclaiming true empowerment
• Faith in Motion – Practical prompts on living Spirit-led
• Ask the Cypher – A listener asks: “How do I know it’s God and not just my own thoughts?”
• The Benediction – A Spirit-filled sendoff that will stay with you

🎧 Whether you’re in the wilderness, on the mountaintop, or somewhere in between—this one’s for you. Because the Holy Ghost isn’t just for the altar call. He’s for the wilderness walk between Sunday’s amen and Monday’s anxiety.

📘 Mentioned in this episode:

• Listening for God by Renita Weems (linked in show notes)

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