Reconciliation

EPISODE 30

EPISODE 30

“Sexual Sin In The Church” w/ Andrea Burke and Sharona Sledge

“The church has tried to protect position instead of holding up repentance as the greatest prize.” Andrea Burke

“There is such a weight on shepherding people - each of your sheep are not the same. Although there are godly principles, if you’re going into ministry, that means you’re ministering to a flock of individual sheep.” Sharona Sledge

Amidst imperfect people and imperfect churches, the devastating consequences of moral failure and sexual sin affect us all. In this second episode of the Praise Hands Podcast series “Can I Trust The Church?”, worship leaders Andrea Burke and Sharona Sledge share how they navigated guilt, deceit, and betrayal in their evolving relationships with God and the church.

Listen now to hear Andrea and Sharona talk about:
• Dismantling “church shame” through a culture of confession
• When and how to confront signs of abuse or wrongdoing
• How to find freedom from sexual sin and help others do the same

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EPISODE 20

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EPISODE 20

“Miracles in the Music Industry” w/ Joshua Silverberg

Jesus didn’t have a healing ministry. He had a reconciliation ministry.... and one of the ways that manifests is physical healing.” Joshua Silverberg

What if miracles are waiting for us on the other side of our comfort zones? Joshua Silverberg never thought he’d write worship songs with artists like Jesus Culture, Kari Jobe, and Matt Redman. He also never imagined God would use someone like him to pray and see hundreds of people experience miraculous physical healings.

Discover new levels of faith and adventure as Joshua dives into the following subjects:
• An insider’s view of the worship music industry
• Why physical healing is a form of reconciliation
• Revealing the heart of Jesus through music and prayer

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EPISODE 15

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EPISODE 15

"Every community can’t be a diverse community, but every Christian community ought to be a reconciling community.” David Bailey

One person, song, and conversation at a time, David Bailey and friends are changing the narrative of Richmond, Virginia from the "capital of the Confederacy" to the "capital of reconciliation".

Hear David share on the following:
• Why diversity alone is not enough
• How he helped widen the cultural lens of Q and Gabe Lyons
• Practical paths towards spiritual growth, culture creation, and community reconciliation

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EPISODE 10

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EPISODE 10

"We have a strong historic tradition. But there are also beautiful things happening now.” Caleb Deas

During this episode, learn how Tiffany Hines, Caleb Deas, and Kelli Marie are shaping the future of Christianity while honoring the rich religious and cultural heritage of Black America.

Hear real-talk about the following:
• Why the church must become more than a building
• How to model Jesus' outward focused-ministry
• Not being 'Black' enough for Black church

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EPISODE 9

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EPISODE 9

"Christ didn’t come to create a Christian-brand. He came to manifest God on earth.” Lawrence Souffrant

On any given day, you might find JR Rivera, Lawrence Souffrant, and Sharona Drake pastoring their communities, teaching young adults, or inspiring thousands of followers through a thought-provoking Instagram post. On April 5, 2019, these three powerful Black Christian Influencers were all in the same room, and we were honored to host a panel with them live at the Create Conference in Atlanta.

Hear this power trio address the following:
• Promoting yourself online without oversharing
• Being a healthy, intentional, and vulnerable leader
• Reconciling your digital and spiritual identities

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EPISODE 8

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EPISODE 8

"We’ve had a huge pulling away within the Black church. They’re not pulling away from the faith, but from the church. And I believe that the church is needed in this next phase.”

During this episode, Chicago-native Jackie The Educator shares about the importance of Christlike reconciliation, provides education around factors preventing racial equality today, and opens up about the hidden wounds of the African-American community.

Hear Jackie's practical insight on the following:
• Is it "Black" or "African-American"?
• Confronting racism inside the Black community
• How she's leveraging social media as a tool for unity