IT ALL STARTED WHEN…I had my good friend, Vanessa, in town from Philly. While she was in town it had just come out in the news that they had the first confirmed COVID-19 case in the country...

Ubani Ukuku | Black Women and the Place of Justice within the Church - EPISODE 057

In this episode, I sit down with Ubani Ukuku and talk about Black women in America, the importance of voting, the upcoming election, and all the amazing things she's doing through her justice coaching program (of which, I'm proud to say, I will be going through myself in January 2021). Black women have a unique vantage point when it comes to how the systems work and how we can reimagine a better future. Listen and learn from the best of the best — Ubani Ukuku.

Tana Padilla | How To Have Racial Reconciliation in Your Church - EPISODE 056

Tana Padilla is the FIRST Christian white woman I have ever met personally that is actively fighting for racial justice and advocating for black and brown people. In this episode, we discuss the hard truths of racism in the church and what it takes to see racial reconciliation.

I talked about RACISM to WHITE PEOPLE for the first time publicly 😯

To say I was nervous would be an understatement. I've been participating in a zoom bible study on Sunday nights with @kaleophx and the pastor asked me to share something. If you know me, I don't normally get emotional when I talk in front of people...but this time...I did.

Chris Townley | Coronavirus and the Church - EPISODE 055

Chris is a co-founding pastor of Kaleo Phoenix a church centered around the idea of “Table Gathering” - before meeting in sanctuaries, church buildings, or cathedrals, followers of Jesus met in homes around tables, practicing the ways of Jesus by eating and drinking together. In this episode, we talk about how he structures Kaleo Phoenix, COVID-19’s effect on the Church, and The Unique Leadership Style of The Trinity.

Friendship During Quarantine

I was asked to do an Instagram LIVE interview with Alex Brown on friendship based on their book The Iridescent Challenge. In this episode, we discuss practical things you can do to build great friendships during quarantine.

Erin Lashley | A Voicemail To Myself - EPISODE 054

I wasn't sure if I would publish this right away but I feel it to be necessary. Here is a voice memo to myself of things I'm thinking and feeling at this very moment. Sometimes hearing myself talk is the best way I can process the things happening in my life right now. I hope it encourages you.

Hafeez Baoku | Lessons from the Roommates - EPISODE 053

The moment I saw Hafeez interview Dana Chanel and her husband Donell, I knew I wanted to have him on the show. Hafeez is a very intelligent interviewer and conversationalist. He and his best friend host a podcast for young men called The Roommates Podcast. In this episode, we talk about Kobe's death, how to make a podcast profitable and dealing with heartbreak.

Ashley Williams | Bird Means Business - EPISODE 052

I wanted to talk business development I knew I wanted to interview Ashley. She’s a well-accomplished serial entrepreneur with a lot of experience and knowledge under her belt. In this episode, we talk through the most important things to include on your business plan, how to market your app, and marketing mistakes to avoid in business.

Erin Lashley | Everything Is New - EPISODE 051

Everything in my life is completely new right now. New podcast. New business. New venture. New future. How do you lead a ship with a crew when you don't feel like a qualified captain? It's just me and God and every day I wake up, I ask God for direction: "Left, right or straight?" I'm navigating new territory and a lot of times I feel like I'm by myself. The truth is, it's just me and God...and it's always just been me and God.

Erin Lashley | See You In 2020 - EPISODE 050

Some of you may have noticed that i haven’t been doing very many episodes lately. I made a PSA on social media a few weeks ago and just realized I never made it on my actual podcast! In this episode, I talk about the exciting things happening in my life and the reason I’m taking a break from Millennials In Ministry until 2020. Take a listen!

Jake White | How to Become a Youth Motivational Speaker in Phoenix - EPISODE 049

Jake White started throwing sober house parties his Junior year of college because he wanted a place to make friends and have fun, but without being pressured to drink or use drugs. After just one semester of creating Party.0, Jake had hundreds of students attending his sober parties, nationally known sponsors and media coverage across the state. Party.0, Vive18 is a peer-led, sustainable prevention program for teens. In this episode, we talk about the journey of his career and steps others can take if they want to become a motivational youth speaker.