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In this powerful episode of the From Creepin 2 Preachin Podcast, I share a life-changing moment when God interrupted my entire routine and shut everything down so I could finally hear His voice.  If you know me, you know I love to talk and I'm loud--but during this session, God spiritually silenced me.  He closed my mouth so I could sit still, listen, and receive revelation about my present life, my purpose, and my future assignment.

During this quiet season, God began to reveal things to me t...

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In this powerful episode of From Creepin 2 Preachin podcast.  I shared how a life-changing mission trip to Peru transformed my husband's vision on life.  Serving through ministry and using his camera lens as a photojournalist, he captured unforgettable moments of faith, communion, worship, and the daily lives of people who were truly blessed with less.  Later, his journey continued in Ukraine, documenting how the gospel was shared and how communities worshiped God with deep gratitude despite limited resources.

Through his photography and personal experiences, God opene...

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In this episode of the From Creepin 2 Preachin Podcast, I talk about marriage compromise, supporting your spouse, and learning something new for love.  My husband has always had a passion for bowling, and not just casually--he's a 300 game bowler, which means bowling a perfect game with all strikes.  His talent and dedication to the sport is something special to watch.

Now me? I didn't know how to bowl at all.  But because I love him, I decided to step into his world and learn the game...

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In this episode of the From Creepin 2 Preaching Podcast, I share a beautiful story about love, marriage, compromise, and connection.  My husband decided to step outside of his comfort zone, and take hand dance lessons just so he could dance with me,  Every Sunday we attended classes together, learning the rhythm of hand dancing, partnership, and practice.  What started as dance lessons quickly became something deeper--it strengthened our marriage, gave us quality time together, and introduced us to an amazing community of couples who loved dancing and fello...

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In this powerful episode of From Creepin 2 Preaching, we're talking about marriage after the honeymoon, real-life finances, and learning to trust your spouse when money gets tight.

After the wedding pictures fade and everyday life begins, who handles the bills? We chose him.  But trusting my husband with our finances forced me to confront my own insecurities, control issues, and financial anxiety.  Every time he said, "It's tight," my chest tightened.  My mind would race.  Was everything okay? Were we failing? Then later he's say, "We goo...

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After the wedding after the honeymoon, after the trips...real life begins.  In this powerful episode of From Creepin 2 Preachin, we talk about marriage, money management, trust in relationships, combining finances, spender vs. saver dynamics, budgeting as a couple, and overcoming financial insecurity in marriage.

Who handles the bills? Who's the spender? Who's the saver? And what happens when you're always managed your own money--but now you have to trust your spouse to lead financially?

I share my honest journey of learning to rel...

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Faith Love and the Travel Bug is a powerful Christian relationship podcast episode about marriage, obedience to God and discovering purpose through travel.  In the inspiring faith-based podcast, we share how aligning our love story with God led to a Valentine's Day wedding, unforgettable honeymoons in the Caribbean, Rome, and the Greek Islands, and how travel strengthened our spiritual growth and martial foundation.

If you're searching for podcasts about faith, Christian marriage, love stories, purpose-driven living spiritual growth, and couples traveling together, this episode will enc...

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Alignment with God as a Couple is a powerful Christian marriage podcast episode focused on spiritual growth, relationship alignment, and building Christ-centered foundation.  In this faith-based episode, we share how attending couples Bible Study, marriage ministry classes, and Christian relationship workshops strengthened our communication, trust, and unity.

If you're searching for guidance on Christian couples alignment, faith-based marriage advice, spiritual intimacy, or how to grow closer to God together, this episode offers practical insight on prayer, obedience, and leaning on God as the head of you...

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There was a season when I had to wait on God for my next assignment.  I took class after class, I served faithfully, I showed up--but something still wasn't fulfilled.  My spirit was hungry.  Not for more activity, but for more purpose.

One day a minister looked at me and asked, "What are you waiting for?  Why aren't you a minister yet?" I didn't have an answer--but I felt the weight of her words.

A few days later, while I was at work, my spi...

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Look but Don't Touch is the moment we made a hard but holy decision.  We chose to stop all physical contact and truly serve the Lord with our whole hearts.  It wasn't easy, but it was necessary.  We committed ourselves to walking in obedience, got baptized, and rededicated our lives back to God.  Deep in my spirit, I knew it was the right choice--because I could hear my granny's voice reminding me to do what was right, even when it's hard.  That decision changed us.  It strengthened our fait...

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Living together for two years without intimacy so we could grow closer to God was one of the hardest decisions I've ever made.  It wasn't for the faint at heart.  It challenged our discipline, our patience, and our faith every single day.  There were moments of discomfort, moments of temptation, and moments where quitting would've been easier--but we stayed committed to honoring God and doing things differently than we ever had before.

Listeners: "Would you be willing to live with someone for two years without intim...

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I had to pump the brakes when it came to intimacy.  For the first time in my life, I chose not to rush, not to fill a void, and not to confuse attention with connection.  I realized I didn't even know the person yet--and more importantly, I was still getting to know me.  So I made a decision to guard my heart, slow my pace, and stop crossing bridges before I understood where they led.  This time, I chose clarity over comfort, patience over impulse, and self-respect over o...

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Briefly, I had to make a choice--and I chose me before I chose you.  And even more than that, I chose God before I chose to get serious in any relationship.

I knew I wasn't read. I needed this year to reflect, to heal, to pray, and to get myself together.  No rushing.  No pressure.  Just slowing down and doing the inner work.

This season is about working on Renee--learning my worth, strengthening my faith, and making sure when I do love again, I'm wh...

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After the breakup...after the bankruptcy...after losing my home...I had to stop and work on ME.  I had to heal the parts of my heart I keep ignoring sit with the pain, and learn who Renee was without titles, without a marriage, without security.  That season wasn't about love--it was about restoration.

Then him appeared.  I wasn't looking, and I wasn't ready for anything serious.  I guarded my heat.  I moved slow,  It took over a year before I allowed someone back inside my heart...

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In this episode, I open up about one of the hardest seasons of my life--the moment I had to file for bankruptcy and lost everything.  I couldn't get approved for a credit card, an apartment, or even the simplest form of help.  It felt like I was walking through life with a big "NO" sign stated across my forehead, and everyone could see it.  The guilt was heavy, the shame was crushing, and the pain felt never-ending.  

But this episode isn't about staying down-it's about what h...

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In this episode, I open up about one of the hardest financial blows I've ever faced.  After my divorce, he stayed in the very home I purchased with my inheritance--my mother's legacy, my hard work, my stability.  And instead of doing the right thing, he chose not to pay the mortgage, not to pay a single bill, and simply squat while I tried to figure out my next move.  

I was left carrying the weight of decisions I didn't make, watching my credit, my peace, and m...

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In this episode, I share how walking by faith--not by what I saw--carried me through the moment I sat in that courtroom for the last time, knowing I would receive my absolute divorce.  After more than twenty years with the same man, marrying him twice, I had to face the reality that this was truly the end.  I talk about stepping into life as the new, single Renee and figuring out how to move forward, heal, and close that door for good.

Listeners, have you ever...

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In this episode, I share what it felt like to move back to Washington, DC--fresh apartment, fresh start, but still carrying the weight of a divorce that was far from over.  I talk about settling into a new place at 100 I Street SE, learning to breathe again, and realizing that healing doesn't show up on your doorstep just because your zip code changed.  Then unexpectedly, I met a new friend--someone kind, someone present--but I knew deep down I wasn't ready.  Not yet.  I refused to drag old pain i...

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I moved our divorce proceedings back to DC because I no longer lived in Annapolis Maryland-that chapter was done.  And in the middle of all that change, I started finding me again.  I realized I was falling in love with myself--and you know what?  I actually like me.

Listeners, have you ever found yourself on your own--moving, starting over---and realized along the way that you'd lost pieces of yourself? How did you find your way back? I'd love to hear from you.  Send me a messag...

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I moved back to D.C. to get away from that tired life of pretending--pretending to be something I wasn't.  I wasn't the perfect wife, and he wasn't the perfect husband.  Then came the court dates, and divorce proceedings, and the grief that followed.  Month after month, I found myself driving back to Annapolis for hours of meditation only realize what I truly missed...was M.E.

For the first time, I was living alone--no son, no dog, no husband--just M.E.  And that was someth...

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You know, everything that shines ain't gold.  I was pretending to be in love--we were pretending to be happy.  We threw parties, hosted events, smiled for the crowd...but behind those smiles, things were falling apart.  He started going missing, and I kept making excuse after excuse for his behavior.  Before long, I started running from the truth myself.  But all that did was make our problems grow even bigger.  

So let me ask you, listeners--has this ever happened to you? Have you ever tried to make...

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After losing my mom, I couldn't take the constant reminders of her everywhere in D.C.--the streets we walked, the smells of her favorite foods, even the smallest things like the sound of traffic or the corner stores we loved.  So, I ran.  I packed up and moved to Annapolis, Maryland, hoping that distance would bring healing.  But when I got there, the pain followed me.  I realized you can't outrun grief--it travels with you until you face it.

To my listeners: it's alright to be...

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My mom loved the open road--North, South, it didn't matter.  She didn't need a map because she was the map.  No GPS, no Google directions, just her instincts and confidence.  She'd always remind me, "Know where you are, because getting lost isn't an option."

Her favorite time to drive was at night.  She'd pile all four of us into the car, roll the windows down, and hit the highway.  You'd hear her say, "Let's go before Smokey Bear get out here," talking about the highway patrol...

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Don't You Sleep---BINGO! Ma loved her BINGO nights--she and her sidekick would catch the bus on Pennsylvania Avenue S.E. or 11th Street NE, and if they missed it, you became the driver.  One day, I had to drive them all the way down to Wayson's Corner in Maryland--a long trip, but Ma wasn't missing her game.  This time, I decided to play too.  While I got distracted, Ma was locked in like a pro.  Suddenly, she grabbed my paper, shouted "BINGO!" and looked me dead in the ey...

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When Granny got sick, Ma had to step up to the plate--literally.  She didn't know her way around the kitchen, but she tried.  We went from hot dogs and beans to Ma's first Thanksgiving meal.  It wasn't great, but we ate it--because it was made with love.  Over time, she got better, because she had no choice but to learn.  Now, I'd give anything to sit at a table again--whether it's Granny 's five-star meal or Ma's hot dogs and beans.  I truly miss them both.

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Growing up, whenever my mom dated, we made it our job to drill her dates with endless questions.  Some passed, but many never came back.  Then one day HIM showed up--different from the rest.  He wasn't bothered by us at all, he laughed with us, showed us love, and won our hearts.  That's when Mom told us, "You will not run this one away."  And to this day, Him is still with us.

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In this heartfelt episode, I share the story of Grey Ghost, our beloved cat, and Sally, our big but lovable Rottweiler.  These two pets were more than animals-they were family.  After a fight with some alley cats, Sally passed away, and just days later, Grey Ghost followed.  Their loss left my mother devastated and taught us all deep lessons about love, loyalty, and grief.

Have you ever experienced the heartbreak of losing a pet that felt like family? If so, I'd love to hear from you.<...

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We had the fun house on the block--the spot where all the kids loved to gather and hang out.  But the moment Ma came home, the porch cleared in seconds.  Everyone knew to scatter until she had her quiet time to herself.  Once she settled and ready, that's when we could ask her questions and share stories about our day at school--but never before.  Respecting here quiet time was the run we all lived by.

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By day, I was a cheerleader--full of spirit, routines, and discipline.  By night, I was in love with the GoGo.  That rhythm, that sound, it pulled me in and shaped me in ways I still carry today.  At home, discipline often came with the belt, teaching me tough lessons about choices and consequences.  But I when my sister said we were going to the GoGo, I followed without question--because every word she spoke was law to me.  Those days of cheer and those nights of GoGo molded the wom...

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In my latest episode, I take you back to my cheerleading days--the jumps, the chants, and the discipline it taught me.  Those moments weren't just about cheering on the sidelines, they shaped my focus, resilience, and who I am today.  Tune in and reflect with me on how even the toughest tears carried lessons that still guide my journey.

Tune in every Friday at 9:00 am on iHeart, Spotify, and YouTube so see you soon.

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Back in the day, almost every little girl I knew--my cousins, friends, everybody--already had their ears pierced.  And let me tell you, this wasn't no trip to Claire's I the mall.  Nope.  It was a needle, some alcohol, and your mama holding you still.  

I remember sitting there wanting to look just as cute as everybody else, begging Ma to let me get mine done.  For the longest time, she wouldn't she know I scared I was of needles.  I watched everybody else walk around with the...

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Let me take y'll back to those Easter mornings...when the straightening comb came out before the church shoes ever did.  I used to hate that hot comb--I'd sit there crying and thinking Ma was burning the back of my neck on purpose.  And if Ma didn't feel like dealing with us, she'd send us straight to Ms. Barbara--the neighborhood hairdresser with that little booster seat and even less patience.  She made sure ever single curl was tight and every kitchen was laid!

But as much...

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When she left...it was like somebody took a pair of scissors and cut an invisible umbilical cord that I had been holding me together my whole life.  And just like that...I was out here...in this cold, cold, world...with no one who really knew me, no one who really love me the way she did.

You see, when you lose someone like that--someone who was your safe place, your security blanket, your everything--you don't just lost a person..you lost the version of...

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You know, after my mom left this world...I unplugged from life.  Completely.  Nothing felt good anymore--not the things that used to make me smile, not the things that used to give me peace.  I didn't know how to be a mom anymore, how to be a wife, or even a good friend.  Everything felt off key...off balance...like my life had lost its rhythm and I couldn't find my way back to the melody.

I went through the motions, but my heart wasn't in it...

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These upcoming episodes are deeply personal to me.  They're dedicated to my mom--my rock, my safe place, my security blanket.  When she left me, it felt like the ground beneath my feet was gone.  Life didn't feel the same, and part of me felt lost forever.

Have you ever had someone in your life who was your everything--your anchor--and then they were gone? How did you cope? How did you keep going? Or...are you still trying to figure that out?

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Listeners, let me be honest with you--yes, I went back and married the same man again.  After everything we'd been through the first time, we found ourselves standing in front of that justice of peace again.  My heart was hopeful, thinking maybe this time would be different.  My mom? She didn't want me to do it.  She gave me that look only a mother can give---the one filled with wisdom, concern, and love.  She warned me.  But I didn't listen.

I ignored every red flag waving r...

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Let me tell y'all something--going back wasn't easy, but it was familiar.  Comfortable in an uncomfortable kind of way.  We still laughed, we still had fun, and we even moved in together on Colorado Avenue NW.  But to be real, that place was a dump.  I knew deep down it wasn't where we were meant to be.  So I made a move and got us a place down at 325 P Street SW somewhere we could all live together, including my son.  That's when things started to feel a little...

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Listeners, have you ever ignored your gut, stayed too long, made excuses---only to find out you were right all along? That something wasn't sitting right because something wasn't right?  

When I finally pressed him for the truth, he looked me dead in the eye and said, yes--he was seeing someone else.  Imagine that.

My heart didn't just drop---it lit up in flames.

Listeners, if someone betrayed you like that, what would you do? How would you rise from it? Would you let...

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Let me ask y'all something---have you ever put a wrecking ball to your own life?  Because I did.  I shut down my feelings, shut down my affection, and started nitpicking, picking cat fights over nothing.  Just because I didn't understand this peace I had in the relationship.  And honestly, maybe deep down...I was addicted to chaos.

Have you ever found yourself there? Stirring up mess when things are finally clam, because the calm feels too foreign?  Are you--or have you ever been--addicted to the chaos t...

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I want to be honest with you----I found myself asking, What's wrong with you? I had everything I thought I wanted: a great job, good benefits, my house in order, and a good man by my side.  On paper, life looked perfect.  But deep inside, I was uncomfortable, restless, almost like something was missing.  I couldn't figure out why.  Why am I questioning everything now?  Why can't I just be happy?

Let me ask you, listeners---have you ever felt like this?  Like everything should be right, b...