Join host Alicia Lee and guest host Vandalyn Kennedy on today’s episode the Faithly Stories podcast as they welcome Dr. Rupert A. Hayles, Jr. and Maryann L. Hayles for a powerful conversation on faith, healing, and emotionally healthy spirituality. Together, they share their story of love, leadership, and transformation, rooted in God's faithfulness and a deep commitment to serving others.
From their early days at Christ Church to their current roles at Roberts Wesleyan University and the Center for Emotional and Spiritual Development, Rupert and Maryann speak candidly about navigating life’s complexities—career, marriage, parenting, and identity—through a lens of spiritual formation and emotional intelligence.
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(00:01) Love and Faith Relationship Story
(09:06) Personal Journey of Faith Healing
(15:43) Understanding Emotional Healing and Deliverance
(28:52) Understanding Emotional and Spiritual Development
(32:53) Parenting and Spiritual Formation Journeys
(44:19) Navigating Parenting Challenges With Empathy
(48:13) Challenges of Finding Love Today
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