Gotta B Me

This weekend brings an exciting episode about the lives of two beautiful young women, Anye'a and Samanda. They share the story of their harrowing journey of deliverance from a life that would surely have led them farther and farther away from a close relationship with God. We uphold one another as we move forward through the eventful journey of life, striving for the prize.

We hope you are as excited to finally get to know the third person of our trinity as we are to present her in this week's episode. Meet Sophia's very own twin Camille! (Pause for applause...applause acknowledged and accepted) 

Sophia and Camille were born just minutes apart almost exactly 22 years ago. Camille had several birth complications that affected her for the first few years of her life, rendering her the runt of the 'litter' taking longer to develop the highly advanced social skills that Sophia so rapidly developed and wisely used to create this enjoyable podcast! 

Nah, just kidding. Sophia doesn’t have a twin. Sophia and Camille are merely sisters 2 years apart. We'll hold off on their ages and let you guess who the elder one is. Payton, Sophia, and Camille think of themselves as a trinity of sorts due to their claims of inseperability and ability to work together and read each others minds seemlessly. Kick back and enjoy this week's episode with our third wheel, cousin, and sister Camille.

**DISCLAIMER: Written by none other than Camille herself; use your sorting skills to figure out what is true or not🤦🏾‍♀️😁

Seven months behind us and many more to go! Celebrate with us as we reflect on our successes and lessons learned so far on our podcast journey! A big thank you to all our fans for your support, love, and prayers. We most assuredly could have never done it without your faithful presence and interaction. ✌🏽❤️🪮

We welcome Bro. John Matthew as he shares a harrowing story of his journey to redemption. Even while recklessly living out his life, there was a higher power watching, protecting, and waiting to bring him to a brighter day. Bro. John Matthew is a valiant young man with a passionate burden to help rescue others in need.

We are really excited about this weeks episode as we explore the hidden treasures of our bookshelf. One can learn a lot about a person just by knowing what they read and the information they are privy to. We hope you enjoy this virtual tour as much as we enjoyed giving it!

Our episode this weekend is for the for real fans ‘cause this is a little of the nitty gritty details of our regular rhythm of life. We talk about some of our experiences teaching, the struggles we face from day to day, and what we think needs to happen to fix them. Let us know if you agree or disagree. Hope you enjoy as much as we enjoyed recording. Peace ✌🏽

Our discussion on feminism continues today with Sister Elizabeth Oppel! Last time she was with us, we discussed the history of the movement and what true feminism looks like. Today we’re discussing how society has shaped women’s ideas of equality and freedom, until that freedom of “we have the right to vote and the right to own property” has become, whether through OnlyFans, or through Hollywood’s portrayals of relationships, or through other ways, “we are empowered through the right to sell our bodies to the world.” But is that power, and is that freedom, or does that take something from women instead?

Stained glass, mother Mary, crosses, and a white, blond haired, blue eyed Jesus…can the portrayal of this type of Christianity be all inclusive? Can it be inclusive at all? Why is Jesus almost always depicted as a white man? This is no accident, but rather a deliberate attempt to white wash Christianity and hijack the very origins from which it stems. Some believe that Christianity is a white man’s religion and that to be black and Christian is traitorous and naive. This is only because black people have always been involved in the unadulterated militant Christianity that existed way before slave masters altered its doctrines to fit their own agenda. If black people knew the richness of their heritage and militantly came together under Christ, the world, as it has always done, would follow straight in their footsteps. Join us today as we discuss the presence of “Black in the Bible."

Welcome back to Gotta b Me everyone! We’re so honored to be hosting Sasha King, beautiful wife, mother of five, and founder/director of Concrete Rose 🌹. Concrete Rose is a non profit organization for black youth working to further their education through the knowledge of their history, volunteering for community aid, and learning to work together to accomplish their dreams.  Sis. Sasha is passionate about the importance of black representation and the negative effect the lack of such can procure. There is no limits to the possibilities of the futures of black youth when they are able to see, feel, and trust in their representatives. You’ll never find a more motherly, supportive woman than Sis. King as she encourages us and all struggling youth to stay aware(woke) and enjoy our life as vibrant black young women.

We’re back with another book that changed our lives and perspective! History textbooks never offer the whole picture, and sometimes they paint the picture with such a slant that heroes turn into villains and villains into heroes. And what we got from our history textbooks was not what we got through the autobiography. He was powerful and prophetic, and that pride that he was able to instill in those who listened to him then can still be felt by us!

Join us this week for an exciting episode welcoming Denise Ewing, a beautiful, strong, and unapologetic black woman, willing and ready to voice her opinions and speak truth! Sister Denise shares her passion for self care through an educated knowledge of a healthy lifestyle, featuring a deep and natural connection to nature and an unashamed appreciation for ones self and the significance of their culture and history. Good health, energy, and satisfaction is in the future of those that can live as she does.

With today’s guest, Sister Kennedi Ford, who has her degree in English with Creative Emphasis, we discuss the lack of African American authors in classic literature and the portrayal of African Americans in various facets of entertainment. While it’s true that African Americans are being given roles to play in movies, so many of those roles are not “our story.” Sister Kennedi hopes that her writing will help shape others’ view of American literature, and be able to show readers that African Americans are the main characters of their story.

“Wisdom is justified of her children…”Wondering where we got our charm!? Check out our grandparent's vibe! Not only do they know how to kick back and have fun podcasting but they’ve got the wisdom and actual experience to back their values and opinions. Enjoy this episode as we delve into their history, what shaped their lives, and how that in turn molded us into the women we are today.

A small peek into the numerous factors that affected our upbringing is being brought to you today in the form of a short book review. Though perhaps not as exciting as an interview or “hot topic”, we believe it will be a light, enjoyable, and short listen, leaving you in a state desperate to get your hands on “The Help”.

In this week’s podcast we are discussing the feminism movement, how closely it was tied to the abolitionist movement, what the Bible has to say about feminism, and what true feminism looks like. Feminism is not a deletion of men; true liberation can only come when men lead and the women follow, not following nonchalantly, but following with strength and passion.

Today is extra-special, as our mothers have joined us to discuss where and how they were raised, the various influences of religion on their lives, and the joys and challenges of raising -doing the hair of😂-multiethnic children. Some of the facts might be pretty surprising! (Like, for real, how many people grow up in a town where the population is 60 people?)

Look at a church building these days and you will see droves of people walking, running, sprinting out the door. People are forsaking the assembly left and right. But are they wrong for leaving? The average church has become nothing more than a place to go on Sunday to provide the good feelings people need to enjoy the indulgences of their sin the rest of the week. The masses are awakening to the fact that hypocrisy in most church houses is rampant, and that the answer to their questions and problems of life will not be solved by a political group disguised as pastors. But what is the answer? Could there not be at least one...just one place that actually holds the truth, reconciles all problems, and gives hope to all of humanity?

We’re back again, addressing questions and comments about us! Are we ghosts? Hardly. We’re not pilgrims-those went down in history. And we’re pretty sure the uniform isn’t quite right if we’re “The British”. But those associations do give us good laughs sometimes!

Generational identity has always been a topic of interest worthy of discussion and debate. As Gen Zers we personally believe that we are a powerful generation capable of even more than we realize; but how did we come by that empowerment? What has influenced us to think the way we do, decide what our moral codes are, and what cause to rally around? Do we really posses the rizz we wish we had or are we as rotten as people think we are?

Who deserves the F? Students? When it’s the whole class of students? Teachers? When so many of them pour their whole heart into what they do and often face push-back for trying their hardest? Or is it the educational system, that prescribes meds for hyperactivity, and so rarely looks into the life of the child to find out why they can’t settle down? Is it the educational system, that doesn’t involve the whole community in the raising of the child, but leaves it to the overtasked teachers to try to create intellectual citizens out of chaos?

From advertisements featuring models to celebrities raving about their favorite cosmetic products, women are constantly surrounded by others who keep them evaluating their own looks. It's created a culture that doesn’t remind us that beauty is more than skin deep, a culture that gets us thinking that to be normal, we have to redesign ourselves, even though the God who created us called us perfectly made.

Our generation is very conscious and ready for action. But when it comes to music, which so often helps to shape communities, culture, and generations, the bulk of Gen-Z’s music does not reflect the things we feel so passionately about. Why are the top songs mostly empty? Why, amid a surge of awareness, is the majority of our music not touching problems and leading anyone toward answers or solutions? Is this purposeful?

We feel like Christianity, put simply, is loving our brother. And that's why to call ourselves Christians without explanation isn't always enough. Crusaders? Slave owners? People have done so much evil under the guise of Christianity. Christianity, to us, means so much more than owning a Bible; it's fighting against racism and division with all our hearts and working to bring God's children together.

Caught in a society where commitment is viewed as a beautiful thing but is so rarely a reality, dating is the norm. But is dating anything more than an experiment? How can a woman continue to see her proper value when she’s picked up and discarded over and over? How can a man esteem himself, when he knows after failing in some way, ten other men can replace him? With no vows holding people together, dating is a casual affair that creates too many casualties.

Has Sexyy Red, drunk on hoe culture, chosen to strip, or has she been stripped? It’s not an accident that she has a voice and is touted as a representation of the community, displacing the voices of the circumspect. With a system that deletes the fathers who should be there saying, “You don’t want that, honey, you want respect,” what goes on display is women who are selling themselves cheap and don’t know why.

Based on the way we dress, people will often assume that we're oppressed. In this video we delve into the pressing issue of the exploitation of women and the importance of appreciating their unique gifts. We discuss the detrimental effects of objectification and the need for society to recognize and value women for their talents and contributions. We'd like to give a shout-out to S. Elizabeth's sermon on the oppression of women, this video would not have been possible without it.

As Christians, we do not simply pick the "lesser of two evils," conservatism or liberalism, in hopes that we have ascribed to the side that holds more truth. We ascribe to God's narrative. In God is all truth and unity, and his command for us to love our brother assures us that these polarizing labels cannot be found in him.

Addressing common assumptions made about us based on the way we dress. Instead of being a demonstration of oppression, our clothes are in direct rebellion against what Hollywood dictates, and allow us to show our association with our leaders.

In this brief introduction to our podcast we discuss what makes our perspective unique, why we feel you should listen to us, and how Christianity as it's known today may have become somewhat irrelevant.