Faith to Feel

In this second episode of the special series, Pastor Willie shares one of his signature messages on the Power of Agreement, first with God and then with your spouse, household members, and other believers. Drawing on biblical truths, he speaks about standing strong in faith despite the heartaches of a stage 4 cancer diagnosis, citing "God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he ...

In this testimonial, Dr. Geneus  offers behind the podcast information about the inaugural series Grieving Out Loud and shares reflections about the ways God creatively leads us beyond our expectations when we draw nearer to Him. 

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Music Composed and Performed by Aaron Geneus

Bible Scriptures to Comfort the Grieving:

Matthew 5:4

Blessed are those who mourn,
for they wil...

After her newborn daughter Jordan died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Erica Banks experienced a fog of disbelief for years, unsure how she managed to go on living. Erica shares with Dr. Geneus the ways many might suffer in silence when they are confronted with questions, such as, “Did you have a child?”  With few memories to account for an infant’s life, Erica Banks explains why it can be difficult to find safe spaces to g...

Dr. Erica (Butcher) Geneus’ grandfather Rev. Lewis Butcher’s obituary stated he died  “unexpectedly Sunday, while conducting Easter service” on April 18, 1965 at Haga Mission church in Stewart, OH.  In this special episode, Dr. Geneus and her brother, historian David Butcher, share their conversation with their uncle Rev. John Butcher and stories told by other family members. This testimony will inspire your faith about the ways we...

“Not only did I lose a mate, but a part of me died.” Never imagining divorce, and trying to avoid public scrutiny, Erica Banks wrestled with feelings of shock, anger, and shame. Hoping her testimony will encourage others, Erica shares her process of moving from internalizing blame to finding the “blessing in goodbye.” Her conversation with Dr. Geneus sheds light on divorce experiences and offers hope to those grappling with feeling...

In this conversation, you will hear how Jesus appeared in a dream to 12-year-old Brandon Walker and showed him a vision of Heaven. This dream opened his eyes to a new perspective on life and ended his fear of death. Brandon also shares with Dr. Geneus how he was able to remain free from a death-anxiety grip after his first child died. Brandon’s stories will encourage your faith that there is more to life than what we see with our n...

In this episode of the podcast, Bretton Williams shares his experiences grieving his estranged father, whom he hadn’t spoken with in 25 years. He recounts the difficult questions he faced when trying to grieve someone with whom he had a complicated and broken relationship. He offers candid suggestions about confronting unanswered questions while working towards a better emotional state when a loved one whose estranged dies. 

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Show Notes:

Music Composed and Performed by Aaron Geneus

Bible Scriptures to Comfort the Grieving:

Matthew 5:4

Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.

John 16:22

So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Praise be to the God and Father of our ...

This podcast episode is an inside look into the funeral industry. Our featured guest, Earl Bright, a funeral home founder and director, shares his unique journey dealing with death and grief in an honest and thought-provoking way. Bright says there were “moments of levity” during his more than 40 years as a funeral home director and explains ways we can comfort the grieving.

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Join Dr. Geneus and Senior Pastor Dr. Rudy Moseley, Jr. in this powerful podcast episode as they guide listeners through personal examples of coping with the stress and heartache of many people dying within a brief period. You’ll be encouraged with practical advice on how to strike a healthy ministry-life balance while strengthening your faith. Whether you are facing burnout or feeling overwhelmed by grief or disappointment, this s...

This podcast episode will touch your heart as Keke Williams shares her raw emotions walking through the grieving process of losing two sons, both at the age of twenty-four, after a suicide and an unsolved murder. You'll hear about her struggles during times when she felt like God seemingly turned His back on her, not once, but twice. Her transparency offers insights about comforting ourselves and others after unimaginable thin...

Hear sound bites from the first five inaugural episodes!

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Show Notes:

Music Composed and Performed by Aaron Geneus

Bible Scriptures to Comfort the Grieving:

Matthew 5:4

Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.

John 16:22

So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4