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Church Folks Be Talking [CFBT]
by Drs. Pedro & Frankie Graham-Brown
Real People, Real Experiences, Real Relationships. This podcast discusses the challenges and triumphs of a family who bet on God and moved from KY to NYC to co-lead a church in The Bronx; a brand new experience. They share stories and testimonies of their numerous trials & even some triumphs in their 9 yrs in the ministry. The road has been tough, insightful, growth-filled, & a blessing. Listen in for the hard topics that most church folks don’t discuss in public and glean the lessons learned, all the while, becoming better stewards of their 14 yr marriage & parents to 2 daughters. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churchfolksbetalking/support
Episodes
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Lyrics & Christianity
Do you often struggle with hearing today's music? What type of music do you allow your children to listen to? We often struggle with what to listen to when it comes to music. Our heart loves what we were brought up listening to growing up r&b, blues, jazz, and the emergence of hip-hop. But as we...
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CFBT presents |Fathers Be Takin'
Church Folks sits down with an ALL-FATHERS panel to discuss everything about fatherhood. Today, the biblical definition of fatherhood is under attack by the far left who do not see the relevance of the traditional role of the father in the home and society. God is calling fathers to turn their...
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Healing Your Trauma with Dr. Dorothy Smith | Church H.U.R.T Series
In this episode, Church Folks collaborate with Dr. Dorothy Smith, LCSW to discuss HEALING your Trauma. The last phase of the Church H.U.R.T series. They discuss why millennials are not returning to church, and how trauma can impact our behaviors. Next, the topic of how spiritual trauma and…
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CFBT Presents | Moms Be Talking
In this special girlfriend hour, Church Folks hosts a group of mothers of all backgrounds, close in age, and with decades of friendship under their belt. This episode focuses on and celebrates motherhood. We talk about our joys as the family matriarchs, the challenges, our support systems, and...
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Unpacking Your Trauma | Church H.U.R.T. Series
In this 3rd installment of 4 part series. The Drs. discuss how to recognize your trauma and find the root sources. The conversation ebbs and flows toward the duality of the church's role in creating a safe at the same time seeing their participation in creating trauma for some. Lastly, we discuss...
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How To Be The Perfect Christian
" Don't let your pursuit of excellence, crowd out God's Grace." - Chris Coven The church folks are talking about the whys & hows of becoming a perfect Christian. They discuss why we put those burdens on ourselves to do everything just right. How do pastors battle with being the best they can be...
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Couples Be Talking...Sharing How to Love
This Bonus episode focuses on Church Folks sharing their best advice with 14 years under their belt with an engaged & soon to be wed couple; getting married in June—loving advice from an Uncle to his Nephew that also share the same birthday. Ms. Morgan DeRiggs & Mr. Lewis Graham are this week’s...
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Behind the Mic: Meet the People Behind 'Church Folks Be Talking'*Collab* It's Relational Podcast
Our first collab with a wonderful couple, well versed and gifted in Audio and Entertainment spreading positive affirmations about love. We chat our lives and more! ENJOY! "Welcome to our latest video featuring a very special guest, Pastor Pedro, and his wife Frankie! In this heartwarming…
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Recognizing Your Trauma | Church H.U.R.T. Series | CBFT
In this second episode of Church HURT (CH); we are identifying when we began to recognize our Trauma. We open the door to conversations about religious and spiritual trauma. Also, make it plain about the church's or pastor's role in resolving conflict. Lastly, we talk about the signs and…
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T is for Trauma | Church H.U.R.T. Series
In the first installment of this series, we are illuminating the real lived lives of church trauma. Defining the differences between religious and spiritual trauma; mentioning the signs, and the symptoms. Lastly, identifies how the church culture needs to shift towards humility and modern...
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Are You Doing What You Were Created to Do?
We begin with our Real Life Series, focusing on topics that will navigate us through those internal monologues of self-purpose, reflections, and wonders. Today we look back and ask ourselves are we doing what we are supposed to be doing- in our career, in our family hood, spiritually? We also...
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Your Grief Matters, pt. 2 (Narrowing the Focus)
In Part 2 of Your Grief Matters, Church Folks exchange views about the 5 stages of grief, and how to identify the common signs or symptoms. Secondly, how long does grief lasts is highlighted? Both hosts reflect on their personal experiences toward grief and then the myths and facts are addressed.
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Your Grief Matters...
In the first video of a two-part episode, Drs. Pedro and Frankie, talk about Grief. This robust and personal discussion is about how to recognize the symptoms of grief, offer current stats, and explore what are some grief triggers. Lastly, explain the 7 types of grief. All the while, sharing some...
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Church H.U.R.T Series [helping unpack recognizable trauma]
In this new series, Church Folks, are delving into one of the major reasons for church member decline- church hurt. This series is designed to address the issue head-on and share how and why his trauma has happened to so many churchgoers. In this introduction, we touch on why discussing this…
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Gaslighting...
Mya Angelou wrote, "I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it." In this new episode, we discuss what the hype is all about when it comes to the term "gaslighting". How to be aware of the signs, how to respond, and even the various types are mentioned. We also share...
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Solutions to Keep Your Resolutions for 2023!
In this SEASON 2 OPENER, Drs. Pedro and Frankie, get down to the bottom of why people make resolutions, why they are so hard to keep, and the most common resolutions by state- can you guess what NY State's major resolution is? We also touch on the history behind watch night service and offer 10...
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Making the Case for Physically Touching...a Love Language.
In this final installment of the Love Language Series, we discuss what is physical touch and how to navigate through implicit and explicit signs of intimacy. Also, how should Christians address this type of display of affection in the bedroom and also in secular environments? What do you do when...
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Suffering with a Purpose | Part 3- How to Find Comfort in Your Struggles (AUDIO)
**SENSITIVE DISCUSSION** In this week's final installment of Lunch Notes, we complete episode 3 of Suffering with a Purpose. In this installment, we discuss how to find comfort in your struggle and how to tell your personal story to others in a way that glorifies God. **TRANSPARENCY INCLUDED**…
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Suffering with a Purpose | Part 3- How to Find Comfort in Your Struggles
**SENSITIVE DISCUSSION** In this week's final installment of Lunch Notes, we complete episode 3 of Suffering with a Purpose. In this installment, we discuss how to find comfort in your struggle and how to tell your personal story to others in a way that glorifies God. **TRANSPARENCY INCLUDED**…
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Suffering with a Purpose | Part 1- Why we Suffer
In this week's episode, we are tasked with discussing '"what it means to suffer with a purpose?" When you find yourself in a season of suffering how do you find comfort in the uncomfortable? We discuss the 5 ultimate reasons why Bible says we suffer. REMEMBER THIS: You are a sufferer who has been...
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Suffering with a Purpose| Part 2 - How Our Suffering can be a Personal Ministry for Others
In this week's second part of three episodes, we discuss how our suffering becomes a personal ministry for us to share with others. We cover 6 areas that help us identify the impact of this identity. Note that we all experience suffering the only difference is the degree of the pain.
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Marriage is an Act of Service and Requires YOU to Serve Your Spouse.
Tonight, the Drs. are discussing a love language that they have in common, acts of service. We both value acts of service, but the irony is that we each express and present them in different ways. How do you deliver this act of service to your lover? We will give tips on how to execute this and...
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News Bites- Starbucks, Last Names, & Rich Rich
In this new series, we take on trending topics and break them down from a CPOV (Christian Point of View). ENJOY!
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What Thankfulness looks like in Unthankful Times | Lunch Notes
Fresh from the Thanksgiving Holiday, Church Folks discuss how to count your blessings and respond to trying times with a spirit of gratitude and thankfulness. We discuss several ways to activate thankfulness and explore how we value life's challenges and see them as opportunities to learn, grow,...
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Understand Why Understanding Receiving Gifts isn’t All About Receiving Gifts.
In this episode, we are unpacking the most misunderstood Love Language of them all Receiving Gifts. We will give scriptural support on why this love language is necessary. We further explain its relevance and how speaking your partner's dialect can fill their love tank. Finally, we offer...
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How Best to Spend Quality Time with Your Lover, On Purpose.
This week we will discuss the second Love Language, Quality Time. We will talk about why carving out intentional and focused time for you and your spouse is important. We also offer examples for you and your Lover can do to spend QT together.
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How to Affirm your Spouse and Fill their Love Tank.
In this episode, Drs. Pedro and Frankie will discuss how to put your spouse/partner's love language into action. How to affirm your lover. The original video on YouTube.
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Spiritual Exhaustion pt 2. | Lunch Notes
Exploring Spiritual Burnout and Spiritual Fatigue and how they connected. Be Prepared for an Authentic, Transparent, and Mindful Conversation. What can you take away from the discussion?
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Spiritual Exhaustion Pt 1. | Lunch Notes
In part one, we are discussing how to recognize the signs of being Spiritually Exhausted. Which leads to spiritual burnout and then spiritual fatigue. We explain each component and introduce our own struggles as a couple in the ministry. THIS IS REAL life content. #couplesministry #spirituality...
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Spouse Envy | Lunch Notes | CFBT
On this episode of our Lunch Note Series, we are examining the signs of Spousal Envy in marriages. We focus on 3 concentrated areas - Your spouse, other spouses, and other couples. There are times when spouses see the reaped rewards in their partner's lives and not in theirs and this is when…
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Living Life as an Evolving Couple and through Family Transitions
Hello and Welcome to Church Folks Be Talking (CFBT)! This is the inaugural podcast that was originally streamed via IG- have mercy on us. As an inter-cultural married couple of 13, my husband is Jamaican and I am African-American, we discuss our lives together and those ups and downs. What makes…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Real People, Real Experiences, Real Relationships. This podcast discusses the challenges and triumphs of a family who bet on God and moved from KY to NYC to co-lead a church in The Bronx; a brand new experience. They share stories and testimonies of their numerous trials & even some triumphs in their 9 yrs in the ministry. The road has been tough, insightful, growth-filled, & a blessing. Listen in for the hard topics that most church folks don’t discuss in public and glean the lessons learned, all the while, becoming better stewards of their 14 yr marriage & parents to 2 daughters. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churchfolksbetalking/support
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Drs. Pedro & Frankie Graham-Brown
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