The Preferable Podcast

The Preferable Podcast

The Preferable Podcast is a bold, candid platform for all ages, hosted by teenager Minister Jayden Watkins. Each episode dives into unspoken yet essential conversations on faith, mental health, creating beloved communities, personal growth, and resilience. With honesty and insight, Jayden challenges perspectives, empowering listeners to navigate life’s struggles and triumphs. Tune in for inspiration to embrace your purpose and live with confidence and faith. New episodes drop bi-weekly on Tusedays. Email: iamjaydenwatkins@gmail.com

Episodes

March 20, 2025 33 mins
The wait is over! The Preferable Podcast is back for Season 4, and we're kicking things off with an extraordinary special guest—Tabitha Brown!Tabitha Brown is an Emmy-winning actress, bestselling author, and social media icon known for her inspiring messages, vegan lifestyle, and radiant positivity. With millions of followers, she continues to uplift and empower audiences worldwide through her storytelling, faith, and authenticity....
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The Preferable Podcast is back with Season 4! Hosted by Minister Jayden Watkins, this season promises powerful conversations, faith-filled inspiration, and thought-provoking discussions to help you grow spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. Tune in biweekly on Tuesdays for new episodes featuring dynamic guests, real-life testimonies, and practical wisdom to empower you on your journey.Subscribe now and turn on notifications so yo...
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December 12, 2023 28 mins
The Preferable Podcast Season 3: Episode 26: The Pursuit Within; hosted and produced by Jayden Watkins; K’Naya Williams will join Jayden and will share her pursuit to become a first-generation college student and her plan to fly for the United States Air Force. Then, Jayden and K'Naya will discuss how we can break stereotypes about teenagers and those who come from low-income communities so that we can take our community to higher ...
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The Preferable Podcast Season 3: Episode 25: "Young Ladies & Gentlemen, EVOLVE!" hosted and produced by Jayden Watkins; Trinity Powlett-Grant, Antoine Sullivan, Justyz Gibson, and Trae Caldwell will sit down for a panel discussion with Jayden Watkins. The panel will focus on how teens can evolve into young changemakers, grow their relationship with God, and defeat temptations that come their way. Please share this episode and e...
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The Preferable Podcast Season 3: Episode 24: The Struggles Of Being A Christian hosted and produced by Jayden Watkins; Ra'Keya Talley and Jayden will discuss how they are personally growing closer to God and how we can defeat all of the temptations that come our way to distract us from focusing on being fully committed to God; All this and more, on this episode of The Preferable Podcast. Please share this episode and encourage othe...
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August 24, 2023 28 mins
The Preferable Podcast Season 3: Episode 23: Self-Care hosted and produced by Jayden Watkins; Saundra Boyd will share advice to caregivers and every human being about the importance of taking care of your mental and physical health so that you can take care of others to build beloved communities; All this and more, on this episode of The Preferable Podcast. Please share this episode and encourage others to watch/listen. The Prefera...
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The Preferable Podcast Season 3: Episode 22: Turning A Vision Into Reality hosted and produced by Jayden Watkins; Loretta Claiborne sits down for a exclusive interview with the host to discuss how she did not allow her disabilities such as being born partially blind with clubbed feet determine her success which resulted in her winning the Special Olympics; All this and more, on this episode of The Preferable Podcast. Please share t...
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The Preferable Podcast Season 3: Episode 21: You Matter "Activate Your Gifts To Maximize Your Potential" hosted and produced by Jayden Watkins; Varonica Mitchell (The V.V. Show) will share how she is using her talents such as drum playing and praise dancing to minister to the brokenhearted and is using her talent of acting and comedy to put a smile on faces; 5 young inspiring voices: Taylor Royster, Ramiyah Carter, Malayna Ammons, ...
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June 10, 2023 23 mins
The Preferable Podcast Season 3: Episode 20: Walk By Faith hosted and produced by Jayden Watkins; Award-winning gospel singer and pastor John P. Kee opens up with Jayden Watkins on how he participated in gangs at a young age due to his inner pain but then used his pain to produce his purpose; John P. Kee then talks about the inspiration behind his albums and the new movie that he is producing; Jayden Watkins gives words of encourag...
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The Preferable Podcast is not just any podcast, it is an internationally diverse platform that sparks change. It is an honor to be the host and producer of The Preferable Podcast! Please make sure that you subscribe and turn on notifications to The Preferable Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube, iHeart Radio, and any other major podcasting platform. Post about the podcast on social media using the hashtag ⁠#thepreferablepo...
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The Preferable Podcast Season 3: Episode 19: A Journey To Elevated Self Discovery hosted and produced by Jayden Watkins; Devon Ash and Jayden will discuss how we can break the chains of low self-esteem by being bold enough to travel to a certain place within to determine our identity. Please share this episode and tell others to watch/listen. The Preferable Podcast is available to watch on Jayden Watkins's YouTube Channel. The Pref...
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The Preferable Podcast Season 3: Episode 18: Shattering Paradigms hosted and produced by Jayden Watkins; Kemira Venable encourages the young and the old to believe in themselves and know their worth by sharing how she started her business; Dr. Heather Thompson Day shares wisdom on how we can all live on purpose to positively impact ourselves and the generations to come. Please share this episode and tell others to watch/listen. The...
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The Preferable Podcast Season 3: Episode 17: Breaking Chains For Change hosted and produced by Jayden Watkins; The founders of Abria's Chase Foundation, Ayana Lewis & June Lewis share how they turned their pain of losing two children into purpose, the legacy they hope to leave behind, and how we can break negative generational cycles. Share this episode and tell someone to watch/listen. The Preferable Podcast is available to w...
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The Preferable Podcast Season 3: Episode 16: Spotlighting The Legacy Of African Americans hosted and produced by Jayden Watkins; A sparker of the civil rights movement, Emmit Till is commemorated. Emmit Till's story is told by his cousin, Amberly Carter. Amberly Carter talks about the impact that this incident has had on her family and where the case for justice currently stands; Three Emmet Till Scholars, Zed, Catherine, and Colli...
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The Preferable Podcast Season 3: Episode 15: Young Leaders Arising (A Vital Unfiltered Conversation With Young People From Around The World) hosted and produced by Jayden Watkins; Jenisys Oliver-Joseph shares wisdom on the importance of prayer and how she is living out her purpose in her life, her mother, Eneshia Oliver gives other parents advice on allowing their children to activate their talents and gifts. Then, the first-ever p...
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The Preferable Podcast Season 3: Episode 14: Let It Shine (Thanksgiving Special 2022); Hilton Rawls III and Jayden Watkins discuss the importance of embracing your talents/gifts to make the world a better place. Jayden & Hilton paraphrase key Bible verses that have played a key role in their lives and recall moments of confirmation that encouraged them to continue to use their gifts wisely. Share this episode and tell someone to wa...
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November 14, 2022 36 mins
The Preferable Podcast Season 3: Episode 13: Live In The Moment; Rio Timberlane and Jayden Watkins discuss how we can live peacefully and wisely in an ever-changing chaotic world. Rio Timberlane will give advice from his upcoming book, The Joy Of Lucid Love which he speaks on his experiences with overcoming addictions and turning his pain into his purpose. Share this episode and tell someone to watch/listen. The Preferable Podcast ...
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November 14, 2022 36 mins
The Preferable Podcast Season 3: Episode 13: Live In The Moment; Rio Timberlane and Jayden Watkins discuss how we can live peacefully and wisely in an ever-changing chaotic world. Rio Timberlane will give advice from his upcoming book, The Joy Of Lucid Love which he speaks on his experiences with overcoming addictions and turning his pain into his purpose. Share this episode and tell someone to watch/listen. The Preferable Podcast ...
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The Preferable Podcast Season 3: Episode 12: Masterclass (Part One); Jayden Watkins will talk about topics that we should all aim to master to be successful in life. Jayden will talk about embodying key mindsets, passing wisdom down to generations, and advocating for the change that we want to see in the world. Share this episode and tell someone to watch/listen. The podcast is available to watch on Jayden Watkins's YouTube Channel...
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September 7, 2022 61 mins
The Preferable Podcast Season 3: Episode 10: The Sky’s The Limit; Exclusive interview with the youngest black person to ever graduate from law school, Haley Taylor Schlitz; Ordained pastor Randy Coggins II talks about achieving your goals through Christ and being committed to Christ; Author Michelle Knight advises on preserving through life’s greatest challenges. Share this episode and tell someone to watch/listen. Post about the p...
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