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Corey Dwyer was born on Web Street in Columbia, wedged between two trap houses, with a mom in and out of prison and a 12-year-old brother running the household. By age 10 he was carrying drugs in his socks without fully understanding what he was caught up in. His grandmother had one strategy: keep him busy — church, sports, anything but idle hands. It worked, but it didn't erase what came next.In this episode, Corey walks through the night a shotgun was pressed to the back of his head — "You saw my face" — and the prayer that got him through it. He talks about walking onto Benedict College's campus depressed and self-medicating, with no direction, until one professor, Dr. Ronnie Hopkins, refused to let him coast and signed him up for Call Me Mister, a program built to put Black men in front of classrooms. That decision reshaped the entire trajectory of his life — eventually leading him to found Forward Progression Mentored Apprenticeship Program, a 501(c)(3) built on one idea: "We don't give them a plan. We assist them in their own."Corey also opens up about marriage and fatherhood — how a couples course called Two Becoming One "grew him up overnight" after 15 years married, why he's intentional about pouring into his son after growing up with a father who was never around, and why he still needs his wife's honesty ("No. You were wrong.") to stay accountable. Through it all, he comes back to one scripture — Matthew 6:33 — as a daily operating system, not just a Sunday quote.A conversation about survival, obedience, and what it looks like to actually change the trajectory of a family.Follow 82No Live for new episodes, grab merch, and join the newsletter at www.82NoLive.com.

Adrien "Vonyetta" Watson has been a voice on the radio since she was 17 — Big DM, Hot 103.9, on-air in Charlotte, now touring with Core DJs and Shade 45. Her words have stopped strangers mid-crisis, twice, without her even knowing until they told her.Then on June 2, 2024, her son Julian — an innocent bystander — was killed by gunfire at a graduation celebration.Tonight, Vonyetta gets honest about the wrestle that followed. The anger. The doubt. And the scripture that carried her through — Isaiah 61:3, beauty for ashes.We talk about her nonprofit, Julian's Justice — real numbers, real impact: 31 long guns, 21 handguns, 3,000 rounds of ammunition surrendered off the streets. Her vision for a Justice Academy and the Pathfinders program. And what it means to hold the umbrella for someone else while you're still standing in your own rain."I'm not the mama you want to go toe-to-toe with."Still standing. Beauty for ashes.82 and 0. Walking with God we never lose.#82NoLive #Testimony #Faith #StillStanding #JuliansJustice

Nehemiah "Nemo" Cardona grew up watching his parents live on faith — a bivocational father, a cross-country move to plant a Christian rehab ministry, years with barely enough money to get by. That same faith carried Nemo from Pennsylvania to California to Columbia, SC, where God called him and his wife to start over with no community and no safety net.Tonight, Nemo gets honest about what that move actually cost. His wife's depression during the transition. His own failure to be present when she needed him most. And the marriage transparency it took to rebuild — including conversations about infidelity they've had publicly, on their own podcast.We talk about creativity as an extension of the Creator, the short film "Where Love Lives" he wrote and filmed with his wife in under 48 hours, and why he'd rather deal with hard conversations than an empty home."What you don't confess can't be fixed."82 and 0. Walking with God we never lose.#82NoLive #Testimony #Faith #WhereLoveLives

Russell Double built a life on creativity — music with his group NBH, cinematography, artist management, architectural blueprints. But underneath every project was the same thing: an inner voice he learned to trust, no matter how "crazy" the instruction sounded.Tonight, Russell shares the moments that shaped his walk — hearing God tell him to hand his son over to Him at school, quitting his job the same way he was told to "jump," and catching the confirmation of a lifetime on the first cast after walking away from steady income into the unknown.We get into the story behind "Crazy Faith" — the song, the shirt line, and the catfish ponds he almost didn't get, funded in a way only God could write. We talk fatherhood, meditation, generosity, and what it means to serve like Jesus served."It looks crazy to the world, but it makes sense to God."82 and 0. Walking with God we never lose.#82NoLive #Testimony #Faith #CrazyFaith

Eric Archer II is the founder of Vibez Coffee — the space where Az hosts Bible study every Monday night. But before the coffee shop, there was a vision God gave him years earlier that didn't make sense until it did.Eric grew up between California and the Midwest before landing at Morehouse College in Atlanta, where he drifted for a few years before a spring break arrest brought him back to God. He became a youth pastor, then an executive pastor, before a dream in 2021 led him and his wife to leave everything they knew in California for South Carolina — no job, no house, just faith.Tonight, Eric shares the full story behind Vibez Coffee: the original vision, the failed first attempt, losing his mother to cancer, the doubt that followed, and his wife's faith that carried the vision when his couldn't.We talk about coffee as craft, worship as excellence, and what it means to build a space that bridges the world and the Spirit."Come for the coffee, stay for the vibes."82 and 0. Walking with God we never lose.#82NoLive #Testimony #Faith #VibezCoffee

Tony wasn't even supposed to be on the show tonight. Our scheduled guest fell through last minute — so we walked around church waiting for God to show us who was supposed to sit in that chair. We landed on Tony, from the Takeoff youth ministry at Forward City.What followed is one of the realest testimonies we've captured on 82No Live.Seventeen years in the Army. A lifestyle he knew was wrong but couldn't walk away from on his own strength. And then the bridge — 110 mph, 1am, a voice that told him to swerve right, and a peace that pulled his foot off the gas before he could.Tony talks about rededicating his life that night, becoming a licensed minister, and choosing to humbly serve under leaders half his age at Takeoff — which he calls a "school of the prophets" for the next generation.We also get into fatherhood — how he teaches his kids to pray, and why he'd rather they have a testimony that starts at 10 years old instead of one like his.This is real people, real testimonies, real God.82 and 0. Walking with God we never lose.#82NoLive #Testimony #Faith #Takeoff

Season 2 Premiere: G sits down with his son for the first time on camera.This isn't an interview. This is a father and a young man talking about faith, family, and what it means to walk with God on your own terms.Junior gave his life to Jesus on his own timing—not forced, not pushed. Just obedience meeting obedience.Tonight they talk about:- What it's like watching your son choose faith- How G's transformation changed everything for his family- Junior's baptism and what that meant- The role of community (church family, mentors, brothers)- What real fatherhood looks like- Why younger generations are rising up bold for Christ- How generational healing actually happensBut more than that, this is a conversation about love. About saying "I love you" 10 times a day. About being a friend and a father. About trusting God with your kids instead of controlling them.G didn't force Junior into faith. He modeled it. He showed it. And Junior chose it.This episode is proof that when parents get obedient, their kids pay attention.Perfect for:- Fathers trying to figure out this whole thing- Young people exploring faith- Anyone watching generational healing happen- People who need to see what real family looks like82 and 0. Walking with God we never lose.#82NoLive #FatherSon #Faith #Family #Generational #Baptism #Testimony #FathersDay

Azian "Az" Carpenter's Testimony: From Hotel Rooms to MinistryAz found Christ in a hotel room when his family had nowhere else to go. He spent years partying on King Street in Charleston, lost his car and job when he committed to God, and now leads a Monday Bible study and the Freed People Movement—a street evangelism organization reaching homeless people every week.In this episode, Az shares:- How he went from survival mode to spiritual leadership- Why God had to break him down completely before He could use him- What the Free People Movement is and why homeless outreach matters- How Gen Z is rising up bold for Christ (and what that means)- Deep teaching on patience, spiritual warfare, and letting go of your past- Why younger leaders are stepping up in the church- How showing up + serving = real relationshipsThis isn't just a testimony. Az teaches theology through his lived experience. You'll hear about sanctification, the Moses parallel, backsliding spirits, and what it means to embrace the fullness of where God is calling you.Perfect for anyone asking: Can I really change? Is it too late? How do I walk with God when I've lost everything?Hosted by G from 82No Live.82 and 0. Walking with God we never lose.Keywords: Faith podcast, testimony, transformation, Christian podcast, Gen Z, community, Black faith, discipleship, spiritual growth, homelessness, evangelism

82No Live | Episode 13: Season 1 Finale

82No Live | Episode 12: "Where 2 Or More Are Gathered"Most men will never experience what these four just described.They'll go their whole lives thinking strength means not crying. Thinking real means not needing anybody. Thinking faith is something you do alone on Sunday morning.Then they walk into a room on a Wednesday night and everything changes.Jackson was the youngest in the room but not the least prepared. He watched older men break down and realized what real strength actually looked like.Josh came in not knowing anybody and left knowing he'd found brothers for life.Jay moved to a city where he knew nobody. Thought about leaving. Then he heard gospel music coming from downstairs and said yes to one more thing.Dre prayed God send me a good community with some real cool dudes. Not no weirdos. He didn't know it would look like this. He thought he was alone. He was wrong.This episode isn't about theology. It's about what happens when men stop performing and start being real.They talk about nights when the Holy Ghost came so heavy that grown men couldn't do anything but cry. About how vulnerability became the strongest thing in the room. About how iron sharpens iron when brothers actually lock in.One of them said something that hits different: "We're not just present. We're shaking things up."That's what this room is doing.Not in a sanctuary. Not on a stage. In a school building. On a basketball court. In a living room. Wherever two or three decide that God matters more than the mask.If you've ever felt like you were supposed to figure everything out by yourself. If you've ever thought real men don't need help. If you've ever wondered what it would feel like to be truly known by other men who actually get it.Listen to this.Because somewhere right now a young man is sitting alone thinking nobody understands. And he needs to know that his people are out there. They're just waiting for him to show up.82No Live. Real people. Real testimonies. Real God.

Barry E. Knighton is a USC history graduate, social worker, and founder of the Vineyard Foundation—an organization doing real work in Ghana, West Africa.But this episode is not about the charity work. It's about the faith that drives it.Barry sat down with G to talk about what it means to be obedient when you cannot see the full picture. About saying yes to a calling that does not come with a job title or salary. About serving a community you did not grow up in and learning what it actually means to steward resources God has given you.He talks about doubting Thomas. About mustard seed faith. About the difference between being a savior and being a kingdom supplier. About a library that got built because the elders asked for it. About a hospital that now serves 3,000+ people. About teachers being promoted to leadership. About permission to rest.Barry has been to Ghana every single year—including during COVID. Takes zero salary. All donations go directly to the work. Teaches at USC College of Social Work. Serves quietly on the parking team at Forward City Church.This is what happens when someone stops waiting to have it all figured out and just says yes to what God is asking.Learn more: www.thevineyardfoundation.comDonate: CashApp $thevineyardSC82No Live. Faith. Life. The Process.

82No Live | Episode 10: "Mother's Nature" ft. Tesa Connelly | 82No LiveIf you have been watching 82No Live this season you already know her name. She whispered confirmation over Kelly when he was questioning whether God was real. She got the host back into Forward City and set in motion everything this show has become. She has been woven into the story of this season without ever being its subject.Until now.On Mother's Day Tesa Connelly finally takes her own seat and tells her own story for the first time.Born and raised in Columbia South Carolina Tesa is a therapeutic foster parent of nearly twenty children over twelve years a woman working toward adopting her current foster son Kasi and one of the most quietly powerful people in the Forward City community. In this episode she talks about growing up in a Baptist church where God was in a box and the night a play about heaven and hell at eighteen years old arrested her heart and changed everything. She talks about the spontaneous baptism night at Forward City where PT called her name out loud after she told God he was going to have to do exactly that. And she talks about what it means to hear from God on behalf of other people and why she believes she is one of his hands and feet in the earth.But the heart of this episode is what Tesa carried privately while showing up publicly for everyone around her.In 2020 her father was hospitalized with COVID and told the family to come say goodbye. Tesa put the phone to the glass and prayed healing from the crown of his head to the souls of his feet. She told the doctor who said her father would not make it to leave the room. And her father walked out of that hospital a living breathing miracle. Her mother survived COVID too but the disease accelerated her dementia and began taking the woman Tesa had always known piece by piece. For the season that followed Tesa became the mother her mother needed. Building routines. Creating protections around the house. Finding humor in the hard moments. And showing up every single day for a woman who would have shown up for her without question if she could.All while fostering children who needed a mother at the same time.Host G witnessed much of this season firsthand. Working in Tesa's home for months. Watching her care for her mother and her foster children simultaneously. Being present the day her mother passed. And in one of the most vulnerable moments the show has ever produced G tells Tesa on camera what she means to him and what she pulled him back from in a parking lot on a day he almost gave up.Tesa closes with a word for every mother grandmother auntie mama and woman who has been showing up for everyone else while carrying something privately that nobody around her fully sees.You don't have to be the greatest to be a great.82No Live. Real people. Real testimonies. Real God. Every Sunday at 7pm.

82No Live | Episode 9: "This Little Light" ft. Miquel Dancy | 82No LiveBorn in California. Raised everywhere. A military kid who moved through five elementary schools three high schools and more states than most people visit in a lifetime. At 21 years old Miquel Dancy is one of the most genuinely lit people you will encounter. Not because he is trying to be seen. Because God is all over him and it shows in everything he does. But the person the audience sees today is the product of a story most people would never guess from the outside. In this episode Miquel sits down with host G to talk about what it actually looked like growing up in a creative military household constantly moving and never feeling fully settled. He opens up about his parents divorcing when he was young the mental health struggles that started in childhood and the inherited patterns he has been working to break ever since. He talks about the first suicidal thought he had as a little kid and the moment at fifteen when life got too heavy and he found himself on a bathroom floor unable to open a gun case. And then what happened next. How he got back on his phone. How a random old preacher talking about Jesus showed up in his TikTok feed. And how God changed his algorithm to meet him exactly where he was. Miquel also talks about going lukewarm after that first encounter then going all in at eighteen. The fasting he did wrong. The Myles Munroe videos. The job at Michelin. And the moment God said get consistent and surrender it to me and what happened when he actually did. One thousand followers to twenty thousand on Instagram in less than six months. Over a thousand videos posted in less than a year. And a growing understanding that the numbers are not a metric. They are souls to steward. This episode also gets into Miquel's unique sense of fashion as self expression and theology. The Forward City brotherhood that formed around him in just two years. The Matthew 6:33 confirmation that happened live on air. And the simple but powerful advice he gives to anyone still wrestling with the same things he has wrestled with. Before you punch them with scripture just listen. This little light is not little at all. And this episode proves it. 82No Live. Real people. Real testimonies. Real God. Every Sunday at 7pm.

82No Live is the faith and testimony podcast hosted by G, where real people share unfiltered stories about walking with God through everything life throws at them. In this episode G sits down with Montez Hilliard — farmer, photographer, graphic designer, entrepreneur, husband, and father — for one of the most complete and quietly powerful testimonies the show has ever featured.Montez grew up working a family farm in Santee, South Carolina. He played college football at Wofford and Claflin, met his wife Chelsea during his college years, and surrendered his life to God at an altar in December 2005 with one simple declaration — you drive, I will ride wherever you take me.What followed was a life built on that surrender. A house that came through prayer the night before the landlord called offering to sell. A photography and graphic design business built from nothing into twenty plus weddings a year. And then in 2018 a diagnosis that changed everything — systemic sclerosis, one of the rarest and most aggressive autoimmune diseases in the world, affecting fewer than 60,000 men in the entire United States.What came next was a stem cell transplant at Duke University that wiped his immune system completely to zero and rebuilt it from scratch. Months away from his family living in Durham. A blood infection mid-procedure. A doctor telling him he could never return to farming. And through every single moment of it — not one day spent asking God why.In this episode Montez and G get into what it really means to have faith during longsuffering and not just when it is convenient. How he finished nine wedding commitments before checking into Duke because he had made a promise. How his wife Chelsea has prayed over him silently in the middle of the night for years while he slept. How his son Taylor started a business at eight years old and is now a thirteen year old entrepreneur who says he always knew his father was going to be okay because he knew he was in good hands.This episode also features brief and powerful appearances from Taylor Hilliard and Chelsea Hilliard — the son and wife who have been beside Montez through every moment of this journey and whose faith and resilience are as much a part of this testimony as his own.If you have ever been in the middle of something you did not choose and wondered if God was still paying attention — this episode is your answer.You may have been down in the second and third quarter. But with God as your coach you have never lost. Not once. 82 and 0.faith podcast, scleroderma testimony, systemic sclerosis faith, stem cell transplant story, Black faith podcast, 82No Live, Montez Hilliard, Christian men podcast, family faith testimony, rare autoimmune disease faith, entrepreneur faith story, South Carolina podcast, farming faith, obedience to God, Christian family podcast, husband and wife faith, young entrepreneur, Italian ice business, a family that prays, walking with God

82No Live is the faith and testimony podcast hosted by G, where real people share unfiltered stories about walking with God through everything life throws at them. In this episode G sits down with author, entrepreneur, CEO, praise minister, and motivational speaker Shatiea Stewart for one of the most quietly powerful conversations the show has ever had.Shatiea moved to Columbia, South Carolina in 2019 with her children and very little else. What followed was five years of building — a mental health workbook she wrote and printed for free at a hotel front desk, sold out of colored binders for twenty five dollars a piece, and called a book tour. A juice company rooted in the fruit of the spirit that God named in real time and that sold out on its very first day. A praise and mime dance ministry. A motivational speaking platform. All of it built while homeless, while learning to read, while raising two children who never saw their mother quit.In this conversation Shatiea and G get into what it really means to show up for yourself when nobody is watching, how obedience unlocked in one month what five years of striving could not produce, what God says to the woman who is tired of fighting for everything alone, and why surrender is not weakness but the most powerful decision a person can make.This episode also goes deep on mental health, spiritual discipline, self care, and the kind of purity that goes beyond behavior into the intentions of the heart.If you have ever built something real from nothing and wondered if God was watching — he was. This episode is proof.Pick your head up. You are not forgotten. Everything is going to be okay.faith podcast, Christian women podcast, Black women entrepreneurs, mental health workbook, homeless entrepreneur, fruit of the spirit, Shatiea Stewart, 82No Live, single mother testimony, praise dance ministry, spiritual discipline, obedience to God, self care faith, building from nothing, Christian testimony podcast, women of faith, surrender to God, South Carolina podcast

82No Live is the faith and testimony podcast hosted by G, where real people share unfiltered stories about walking with God through everything life throws at them. In this episode G sits down with Kelly aka Preacha Man — a North Charleston native whose journey from street life, shootouts, and jail cells led him to standing on mall tables, dumping drugs in rivers, and praying over nearly a thousand people on a loudspeaker he was never supposed to have.This is not a cleaned up redemption story. Kelly still has moments and he will be the first to tell you. But what he carries is an unshakeable boldness for God that does not wait for permission, perfect conditions, or the right audience. From a spontaneous mall table sermon that went viral to negotiating loudspeaker access from a protest march in downtown Asheville to a men's retreat mountaintop worship moment that changed the trajectory of an entire Bible study community — Kelly's story proves that obedience does not have to make sense before you say yes to it.In this conversation Kelly and G get into what it really means to live boldly for God in spaces that were not expecting him. They discuss street life and what it took to finally let go, how jail became a spiritual retreat, the moment a young man's death changed how Kelly responds to every prompting from God, the miracle of a car given freely after a year of waiting, and why boldness was always in him — it just needed the right direction.This episode also goes deep on brotherhood, community, and what happens when iron actually sharpens iron in real life rather than just as a scripture on a wall.If you have ever felt the pull to do something bold for God and talked yourself out of it — this episode is your sign.Let the Lord break you. What's on the other side is worth it.Keywords: faith podcast, Christian testimony, boldness and faith, street to salvation, Black faith podcast, 82No Live, Kelly Preacha Man, North Charleston South Carolina, church community podcast, men of faith, spiritual boldness, obedience to God, redemption story, Forward City Church, Bible study community, Christian men podcast, faith over fear, God's voice, prayer life, street life testimony

82No Live is a faith-based podcast hosted by G, where real people share real stories about walking with God through life’s hardest moments.In this episode, G sits down with author and intercessor Calvin Rochelle Jr. for a raw and honest conversation about church hurt, identity struggles, and spiritual purpose.Calvin grew up as a pastor’s kid (PK) in an apostolic holiness household—where strict rules, high expectations, and constant pressure shaped his early life. From no beach trips and no movies to living under the weight of a title he never chose, his story reveals what many PKs experience but rarely talk about.When he finally stepped outside those boundaries, years of restriction turned into FOMO (fear of missing out)—leading him into partying, dangerous environments, and a search for identity in all the wrong places.But what he discovered instead was something deeper:a calling, a gift of intercession, and a new identity rooted in God—not labels.Calvin’s book Unsubscribing to the Labels: All They Did Was Hurt Me expands on this journey and is available now on Amazon.In this episode, we talk about: • The real cost of growing up in church • PK pressure and fear of missing out • Church hurt and unhealthy environments • Identity, labels, and breaking free from them • Finding purpose after losing yourselfIf you’ve ever struggled with church trauma, identity, or feeling misunderstood, this conversation is for you.🎙️ Subscribe to 82No Live for more real conversations about faith, purpose, and life.pastor’s kid, PK with FOMO, church hurt, Christian podcast, faith podcast, Christian testimony, Calvin Rochelle Jr, unsubscribing to the labels, identity in Christ, intercession, spiritual growth, Black Christian podcast, church trauma, faith journey, Christian men, fear of missing out, apostolic holiness, testimony podcast, gospel podcast

82NO Live | Episode 4 – The Perfect Victim Cast InterviewIn this powerful episode of 82NO Live, G sits down with the cast of The Perfect Victim—now streaming on Tubi—for a real and unfiltered conversation about faith, trauma, healing, and purpose.Featuring Peggy Logan, Elicia Moore-Hill, Veronzo Hurd, and Rodney “Pudgee” Butler, this episode goes beyond the film to explore real-life experiences with toxic relationships, manipulation, loss, and personal growth.From emotional testimonies to powerful life lessons, this conversation highlights what it means to stand up for yourself, let go of what’s holding you back, and trust God through every season.At the core of 82NO Live is one message:Walking with God means you never truly take a loss.If you’ve ever faced pain, confusion, or difficult relationships, this episode will challenge, inspire, and remind you that there is purpose in every situation.⸻🎯 KEY MOMENTS • Breaking down manipulation and toxic relationships • Real-life testimonies of survival, loss, and faith • Acting as a form of healing and self-discovery • Standing up for yourself and protecting your identity • Trusting God through life’s hardest moments

Join G on the premiere episode of 82NoLive, where faith, obedience, and spiritual growth take center stage. G shares his journey of finding purpose, navigating challenges, and walking with God in everyday life. This episode dives into the importance of obedience, learning from mentors, and the lessons that shape a life aligned with God’s plan.In this episode, you’ll discover: • How to hear God’s guidance and follow His calling • Overcoming personal struggles and past pain • Stories of spiritual breakthroughs and resilience • Aligning your life with faith and purpose • The power of mentorship and community support🔔 Subscribe to 82NoLive for weekly episodes on faith, life lessons, and spiritual growth.Hashtags/Keywords (SEO):#82NoLive #Podcast #Faith #Obedience #SpiritualGrowth #LifeLessons #ChristianPodcast #PurposeDriven #Mentorship #Inspiration

Let Go & Let God — My Breaking Point Became My Breakthrough | 82NO Podcast Ep. 2In this powerful and emotional episode of the 82NO Podcast, I share my real story of pain, anger, forgiveness, and how God transformed my life through obedience.From losing control of my situation to confronting childhood trauma, this episode dives deep into what it truly means to let go and let God. I open up about my relationship with my son, my struggles with anger, and the moment I finally surrendered everything to God.If you’re dealing with pain, confusion, or trying to find your purpose, this testimony will speak directly to you.🔑 In this episode: • Letting go of past trauma and pain • Forgiveness and healing • Faith, obedience, and trusting God • Finding purpose through struggle • Real-life testimony and transformation🎙 New episodes every Sunday at 7PM82NO — With God, I Never Took a Loss.#Faith #Testimony #LetGoLetGod #SpiritualGrowth #Healing #Purpose

On this special episode of 82NoLive, G sits down with Jamal Stroud, Big Homie Lil Homie mentor program, faith-driven leader, and inspiration to many. Together, they dive into personal growth, overcoming life challenges, and the power of mentorship in shaping your purpose.Jamal shares his journey and introduces his mentorship program, designed to guide individuals toward faith, discipline, and intentional living. Whether you’re seeking spiritual guidance, career growth, or personal transformation, this conversation is packed with insights and actionable advice.In this episode, you’ll discover: • How mentorship can transform your personal and spiritual life • Keys to staying faithful and obedient in challenging times • Real-life stories of growth, resilience, and life lessons • How Jamal Stroud’s mentor program helps individuals align with purpose • Inspiration to walk boldly in your calling and faith🔗 Learn more about Jamal Stroud’s mentorship program here: [Insert Mentorship Program Link]🔔 Subscribe to 82NoLive for weekly episodes on faith, life lessons, mentorship, and personal growth.