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This Ain’t Sunday Morning
by West Side Missionary Baptist Church
We are the Young Adults of West Side Missionary Baptist Church in St. Louis, MO. This podcast is just us talking about living a life in Christ. We’ll touch on issues that have often been taboo in the church, but mostly we’ll talk about how we make it through life as young adults. As you listen to our podcast, we hope you will be encouraged, enlightened and inspired on your own personal journey through life. If you’d like to connect with us, follow us on IG: @wsyam or FB: West Side Young-Adults. You can also visit our church website at www.westsidembc.org. If you have questions, want to suggest topics for future shows, or would like to ask for prayer, email us at [email protected].
Episodes
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Brittany Packnett Cunningham Talks Faith & Politics Part 2
In this special two-part episode of This Ain’t Sunday Morning, the hosts sit down with activist and educator Brittany Packnett Cunningham to unpack the rise of Christian nationalism—what it is, how it shows up in churches and politics today, and why it matters for believers seeking to follow…
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Brittany Packnett Cunningham Talks Faith & Politics Part 1
In this special two-part episode of This Ain’t Sunday Morning, the hosts sit down with activist and educator Brittany Packnett Cunningham to unpack the rise of Christian nationalism—what it is, how it shows up in churches and politics today, and why it matters for believers seeking to follow…
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Brittani Carter's Powerful Testimony
In this powerful episode of This Ain’t Sunday Morning, Brittani Carter shares her deeply personal journey, from childhood insecurity and silent battles with self-worth to a breaking point that led to healing, renewed faith, and rediscovered purpose. Through honest storytelling about mental…
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The Cost of Yes
In this episode of This Ain’t Sunday Morning, the crew breaks down what real biblical obedience looks like and what it means to respond when God speaks. Through the stories of Mary, Joseph, and King Saul, they explore how obedience can require surrender, disrupt your plans, reveal your trust, and...
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Don't Be Double Minded
In this episode of This Ain’t Sunday Morning, the crew digs into the real difference between sanctification and double‑mindedness, showing how Christians can be imperfect and still growing, while also warning against the danger of settling into a lifestyle that excuses sin. The conversation…
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The Battle You Don't See
In this episode of This Ain’t Sunday Morning, the crew dives into spiritual warfare in a practical, relatable way, showing that it’s not just demons, fear, or dramatic moments, but the daily battles of temptation, conviction, habits, and lifestyle choices that pull us away from God. Using the…
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Are You Free But Still Addicted?
In this episode of This Ain’t Sunday Morning, the crew dives into a real and often hidden struggle: addiction. Through an honest conversation about the habits, mindsets, substances, and behaviors that quietly control us, the team unpacks what addiction really is—psychologically, medically, and...
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I Got A Made Up Mind
In this live Season 7 kickoff of This Ain’t Sunday Morning, we dive into what it truly means to love Jesus with your whole heart, mind, and life. From real questions about family planning, finances, and relationships to practical conversations about spiritual, emotional, and physical health, this...
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Spiritual Not Religious
In today’s episode, we’re exploring a growing trend: identifying as “spiritual but not religious.” What does it mean to seek a connection with something greater than yourself outside the framework of organized religion? And as Christians, how should we view this approach? We dive into the big...
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Situationships and Open Relationships
In this thought-provoking episode, we tackle the rising trends of polygamy, open relationships, and situationships, all through a biblical lens. Join us as we unpack the controversial ideas promoted by influencers like Kevin Samuels and Andrew Tate, who advocate for high-value men having multiple...
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Patriarchy and Misogyny in the Church
In this episode, we take on the complex and vital topic of misogyny and patriarchy in the Bible. Are these issues truly rooted in Scripture, or are they the result of cultural interpretations? How can we approach these discussions with both faith and understanding? To help us navigate this...
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Second Chances
In this episode, we’re diving into the topic of second chances and learning from someone who knows a thing or two about them—Jonah. Jonah’s story is a powerful reminder that even when we run from our calling or avoid what’s difficult, God’s patience and grace remain. Together, we explore why…
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When Faith Disappoints
In this heartfelt episode, we’re joined once again by the beloved Rev. Angela Tate—affectionately known as AP—Associate Pastor of West Side MBC and a licensed professional counselor in Missouri. Back by popular demand, AP brings her unique blend of pastoral wisdom and therapeutic insight to help…
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Same Sex Attraction and Gender Identity
In this episode, we dive into the complex and often polarizing topics of same-sex attraction and gender identity. Together, we explore what the Bible says, the messages society promotes, and the historical relationship between the church and LGBTQ+ individuals—both believers and nonbelievers....
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Spiritual Warfare
In this powerful episode, we’re joined once again by Rev. Angela Tate, our Associate Pastor, to tackle a topic that’s both intriguing and deeply significant: spiritual warfare. You know when AP is on the pod, it’s time for the serious conversations! What exactly is spiritual warfare? Is it a...
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Watering Down the Gospel
In this episode, we tackle a challenge many young believers face: the pressure to water down the Gospel. Why is this issue so prevalent today, and how can we stand firm in biblical truths without compromising our faith? We explore the temptations to soften our stance on Scripture to avoid…
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Loving Our Neighbors: Relationship Edition
This season we’ve been talking all about loving our neighbors. This last episode of season 5 is extra special because we’re tackling your questions about what that looks like in our personal relationships. We’ll be giving you our honest, down-to-earth takes on the stuff you’re really dealing…
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Loving Our Neighbors: Fatherhood Edition
This season, we’ve been exploring how to love our neighbors, and today we’ve got something really special for you. We’re sitting down with a panel of dads to dive into love and fatherhood. Get ready for a conversation that’s funny, insightful, and super real, as these guys share their personal...
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Loving Our Imprisoned Neighbors
In America, mass incarceration has become a defining challenge, with the U.S. leading the world in the number of people behind bars. According to the latest report from the Prison Policy Initiative, nearly 1.9 million people are incarcerated in the U.S., with additional millions on parole or...
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Loving Our Unhoused Neighbors
Housing is a fundamental human right, yet for many people, securing and maintaining stable housing remains a significant challenge. Join us as we delve into the pressing issues of housing uncertainty and homelessness with Sarah Galloway, and uncover how her work is making a meaningful impact in…
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Loving Our Immigrant Neighbors
Immigration is a divisive issue in our country, often reducing discussions to impersonal debates about borders and numbers. Yet, as believers, we are guided by Scripture on how to treat foreigners. Leviticus 19:34 instructs us, “The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your…
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Loving Our Impoverished Neighbors
The Bible speaks extensively about the poor, from the Old Testament to the New Testament, revealing God's deep concern for those in need. It not only illustrates His compassion for the less fortunate but also provides guidance on how we should care for our neighbors who are experiencing poverty.…
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Loving Our Neighbors in Education
Most people will agree that education is important to any successful society. However, for a while now there has been growing concern about the state of our schools and education system. In today’s episode we talk to someone close to the issue, an elementary school teacher. We are joined by…
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Loving Our Neighbors
Welcome to Season 5 of This Ain’t Sunday Morning Podcast! This episode is all about Loving Our Neighbor. We’ll answer the questions of Who is our neighbor? Has the church been a bad neighbor? What does loving our neighbor really look like? In this episode, we are joined by Brittany Watkins. She…
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We Are Talking About Divination
In this episode, we are starting the conversation about what we will call “Jesus Plus” faith meaning --new age and divination practices in the body of Christ. Today, many American adults self-identify as Christians, but many Christians also hold what are sometimes characterized as “New Age”…
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We Are Content in Singleness
Today the TASM crew tackles what it means to be content. In this episode, we talk about what contentment looks like especially in a season of singleness. Whether you are single and looking, single and satisfied, married, divorced widowed, etc, we all must learn to be content no matter our...
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We Are Talking About Forgiveness
In this episode, we tackle the topic of forgiveness. As Christians we are taught that forgiveness should be a virtue that we practice in our lives. In Matthew chapter 6, Jesus teaches that if we forgive those who sin against us, God will forgive us, but if we don’t forgive others God will not...
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We Are Asking A Lawyer Pt 2
Our previous Ask a Lawyer episode was so nice we had to do it twice! For this episode, we invited Attorney Justin Strayhorn to come and answer more questions about how to engage in legal issues. Justin Strayhorn Esq., is an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Missouri. He currently...
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We Are Women in Ministry Pt 2
**This episode is part 2 of our special Women in Ministry discussion.** In honor of Women’s History Month, we want to celebrate by having our first All Women episode! We invited some of our women ministers to join us and are excited to get to spend time with them and hear their stories in this...
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We Are Women in Ministry Pt. 1
In honor of Women’s History Month, we want to celebrate by having our first All Women episode! We invited some of our women ministers to join us and are excited to get to spend time with them and hear their stories in this two-part episode. Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate women's...
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We Are Reaching Young Adults
In this episode, our Pastor, Dr. Charles Bobo Sr, talks about his doctoral dissertation, “Reaching Young Adults in a Post Pandemic Society.” He talks about the challenges the young generation faces and what the church can do to help them stay connected to the body of Christ. Pastor Charles was...
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We are Young & Anchored
To kick off season 4 of This Ain’t Sunday Morning, we wanted to give you a peek inside the Young Adult Ministry. In this episode, we talk about who are and what we love about ministry. Our goal is to create a safe space for young adults and help them stay anchored in the Lord. We would love for…
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Let’s Talk About Voting
With election season upon us, we thought it would be good to talk about the importance of voting. Many people participate in national elections but don’t always realize the importance of participating in local elections. Inez Bordeaux educates the TASM crew on the impact of having a voice in…
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Let’s Talk About Knowing Your Rights
In this episode, the TASM crew is getting some very important legal questions answered. For example, what exactly is crime? Is it legal to record someone in public? What is considered a hate crime? What is a restraining order and how do you get one? Check out this episode to get the answer to…
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Let’s Talk About Domestic Violence
In this episode, the TASM Crew tackles the difficult and often triggering topic of domestic violence. Unfortunately, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will experience this abuse in their lifetime. We asked our Associate Pastor Rev. Angela Tate to join the conversation to shed a light on this topic that...
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Let’s Talk About Music
What's on your playlist? Music is an essential part to every society. Even the Bible is full of music. In the Bible you will find songs of praise, lament, victory, etc. As believers, we know that Philippians 4:8 tell us to dwell on or think about things that are true, noble, right and pure. Even...
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Let’s Talk About the Promiscuous Phase
Purity culture, today, is labeled as antiquated, unnecessary, and even traumatic for some. As Christians, we believe sex was designed by God to be enjoyed between husband and wife. However, the voices of the culture are promoting a different message, that everyone should experience sex before...
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Let’s Talk About Deconstruction
In this episode, the TASM crew dives into the complexities of faith deconstruction, a popular term in modern Christianity. It is defined as the breaking down or analyzing of one's faith practices and beliefs to determine their truthfulness. When one deconstructs their faith, they are seeking to...
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Let’s Talk About Grief
In this episode, the TASM crew tackles an issue we all will experience at some point in our lives. Whether it is the loss of a loved one, the loss of a relationship or a sudden or unexpected change, it can cause us to experience grief. Check out this episode to hear one of our very own young...
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Let’s Talk About Generational Curses
In today’s episode, TASM addresses the subject of generational curses, those familial habits that are passed down through generations that are opposite of God’s way. The TASM crew opens the episode with a discussion about Kirk Franklin’s viral YouTube’s documentary, Father’s Day, and then are…
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Let’s Talk About Money
Money problems. Many of us, from all over the world and from all walks of life are having to deal with financial stress and uncertainty at some capacity right now. Financial stress is one of the most common stressors in modern life. In our culture, we often don't talk about our financial woes....
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The Sex and Pornography Episode
God created sex and created us as sexual beings. However, being a sexual being is not synonymous with being sexually active. In today’s episode, the TASM crew along with West Side’s own Dawn Jones started the conversation about sexual integrity and porn. As Christians, we have the responsibility…
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The ”Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin” Episode
The “Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin” Episode God loves us all unconditionally, but God is also holy and does not tolerate sin. In our culture, acceptance and tolerance is pushed as what is now socially acceptable. So for believers, how do we reconcile loving our neighbor with speaking the truth in...
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The Fatherhood Episode
The Fatherhood Episode As we celebrate Father’s Day, we let the fathers of the TASM crew take the lead. In this episode, they talk to Cortez Mangrum about his fatherhood journey. From being fatherless as a child to now being a father of 10 and a grandfather, he shares his story of restoration,...
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The Career and Ambition Episode
The Career & Ambition Episode Choosing a profession or occupation is an important life decision that every young adult faces. As believers, how should we take on this monumental decision? Today, the TASM Crew gets into the topics of career and ambition. They share the personal experiences and...
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The Church Hurt Episode
The Church Hurt Episode One of the roles of the church is to edify and uplift its people, however, church hurt is a common occurrence. The TASM crew wanted to address this with the hope of healing. In today's episode, we are joined by West Side's own Donise McNichols, who helps us discuss this...
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The Celibacy Episode
The Celibacy Episode To wait or not to wait for marriage to have sex is usually a question believers know the answer to. We should wait. God intended sex for marriage. However, the question that a lot of believers ask is, how? How do we go about this journey especially in this current culture…
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The Mental Health Episode 2023
The Mental Health Episode Faith and mental health are not contradictory ideas, but rather complementary. So we ask, what is the role of the Church in mental health? In today's episode, we aim to reduce the stigma of mental health in the church by talking about it to bring awareness. We invited…
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The Weed & Alcohol Episode
Christians are free, but how free are we? Do our Christian liberties expand to the recreational use of weed and drinking alcohol? In this episode the TASM crew takes on this topic as the recently legalized recreational use of marijuana in Missouri has brought this issue to the forefront. We take…
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Relationship Goals Part 2
Last episode we talked about romantic relationships and marriage but this episode is all about maintaining all relationships. We all have them, and whether we like to admit it or not, we all need them. Join the conversation and see how we can make them better. To learn more about us or our church...
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We are the Young Adults of West Side Missionary Baptist Church in St. Louis, MO. This podcast is just us talking about living a life in Christ. We’ll touch on issues that have often been taboo in the church, but mostly we’ll talk about how we make it through life as young adults. As you listen to our podcast, we hope you will be encouraged, enlightened and inspired on your own personal journey through life. If you’d like to connect with us, follow us on IG: @wsyam or FB: West Side Young-Adults. You can also visit our church website at www.westsidembc.org. If you have questions, want to suggest topics for future shows, or would like to ask for prayer, email us at [email protected].
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