Living in the Spirit!

In this powerful and prophetic final episode of Living in the Spirit, we close out Black History Month by diving deep into the identity and calling found in First Epistle of Peter 2:9 — “a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people.”

This episode takes you on a Spirit-led journey through our past, our present, and our future:

Where We’ve Been – Reflecting on the faith, resilience, and spiritual strength...

In this powerful episode of Living in the Spirit, we explore the sacred connection between Black History and the Black Church - and why memory itself is spiritual work.

From hush harbors during slavery to the Civil Rights Movement, the Black Church has been more than a place of worship.  It has been a keeper of memory, a preserver of truth, and a prophetic voice in America.

As public debates continue around the removal and restorat...

Africa was never missing from the Bible. It was hidden—on purpose.

Living in the Spirit Podcast continues our Black History Month series with Episode 2:

“Africa in the Bible: Hidden in Plain Sight.”

In this episode, Apostle Sharyn Cosby explores: • Africa’s presence in the creation story • Africa as refuge for Jesus and God’s people • African leadership in the early church • Why this history was minimized—and why it matters

This ep...

For generations, the biblical story has been told through a narrow lens—one that often stripped Scripture of its original context, culture, and liberating power. This series is an invitation to pause, question, and reclaim what was never meant to be erased.

During Black History Month, Living in the Spirit presents a four-part podcast series titled:

“The Whitewashing of the Biblical Story.”

This is not about abandoning faith. This i...

In this compelling episode of Living in the Spirit, Apostle Sharyn Cosby challenges the Church to move beyond celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. into living out his unfinished work. While parades, worship services, and tributes abound, this message confronts a sobering truth: remembrance without justice is nostalgia, not honor. Grounded in Scripture and spoken with apostolic authority, the episode names present-day ...

In this episode of the Living in the Spirit Podcast, Apostle Sharyn Cosby sits down with Shalawnda Rhodes, one of the five founding members of In the Spirit Christian Church, to reflect on the early days of the ministry and the powerful role of worship through movement. Shalawnda shares how the Inspirational Dance Ministry was birthed and grew to over 25 young people, using liturgical dance as both worship and discipleship.

Through...

As we begin a new year, this special episode of the Living in the Spirit Podcast invites listeners into a sacred conversation about faith, legacy, and spiritual growth.

Host Apostle Sharyn Cosby is joined by Rev. Brenda Denson, one of the five original founders of In the Spirit Christian Church (2007) and former pastor of Pine Street Christian Church, a historic Black congregation that has served Tulsa for over 100 years and faithf...

As the new year approaches, many of us focus on resolutions—exercise, finances, and self-improvement. In this Living in the Spirit message, we pause to ask a deeper question: What about our relationship with God?

This spirit-filled, prophetic podcast challenges us to move beyond temporary resolutions and embrace a holy resolve to follow Jesus Christ—who lived among the margins, loved unconditionally, and calls us to walk in the Spi...

What is joy—and how do we find it when life feels heavy?

In this episode of Living in the Spirit, we explore the true meaning of joy—not happiness based on circumstances, but the deep, abiding joy that comes from God’s presence. You’ll discover how joy is cultivated through connection with the Holy Spirit, how it strengthens us in difficult seasons, and how it becomes a witness to others.

This episode concludes with a guided prayer...

Today’s episode is timely, because we are entering a season that is joyful for some, stressful for many, and exhausting for those who pour themselves out for others every single day.

Whether you’re caring for children, aging parents, a spouse, church members, neighbors, or your community—today’s conversation is for every caregiver whose spirit needs refreshing.

And today, we have a powerful guest joining us, the Rev. Sheila Spencer...

In this powerful episode of Living in the Spirit, Apostle Sharyn delivers a timely message about protecting the purpose God has placed inside you.  Through scripture, real-life reflection, and prophetic encouragement, this episode uncovers how the enemy tries to steal your identity, your focus, and your confidence - and how you can stand firm in God's promises.  If you've been feeling discouraged, distracted, or spiritually under a...

Welcome to Living in the Spirit, where we pause, breathe, and open ourselves to God’s truth in a world that often prefers convenience over conviction. In today’s episode, we enter a sacred moment of prophetic thanksgiving—one rooted not in fantasy or nostalgia, but in truth, justice, compassion, memory, mercy, and love.

This episode invites us to look beyond the traditional images of Thanksgiving and into the deeper spiritual work ...

This special Living in the Spirit episode explores the spiritual meaning behind the nationwide economic and labor boycott scheduled for November 25–December 2. The host explains that boycotts have always been part of faith-led justice movements, from the Exodus to the Civil Rights era. The episode frames the boycott as a form of spiritual discipline, aligning economic choices with God’s call for justice.

Listeners learn the goals o...

Welcome to segment  1 of 4, Experiencing the Hand of God Over Your Life.  Today's segment, "The Presence of God's Hand."  In this opening segment Apostle Sharyn Cosby invites you to slow down and recognize the unseen hand of God that has been guiding, protecting, and strengthening you all along.  Through scripture, real-life reflection, and Spirit-filled encouragement, you'll discover how God's hand is not just powerful - it's pers...