Join Apostle Matthew Tillery and Dr. Tiffany Tyson for a candid, compassionate conversation in honor of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. They discuss early warning signs, the impact of chronic stress and racial trauma, how families and churches can spot and respond to mental health needs, and practical steps to seek help.

This episode emphasizes breaking stigma, combining faith with professional care, and offering resources and support for individuals and communities to begin healing.

Welcome to the Advancing the Kingdom podcast, streaming live on social media and podcast platforms. In this episode Apostle Matthew Tillery interviews District Court Judge Tia Hudgens-Taylor about her journey from Rocky Mount to the bench, the power of representation, and the importance of mentorship.

Judge Hudgens-Taylor discusses building trust in the courtroom, advocating for mental health and youth outreach, and urges listeners to vote on November 3. A concise, inspiring conversation about service, community, and believing you belong.

Welcome to the Advancing the Kingdom Podcast with host Matt Tillery. In this episode Matt interviews Andre Knight, Rocky Mount City Council member, about his decades-long community advocacy — from opening elder care services and leading the local NAACP to fighting for neighborhood revitalization and increased Black leadership in city government.

They discuss local reforms, the ward system, economic and housing improvements, audit controversies and political pushback, and the role of faith, prayer and civic engagement in advancing justice and community progress.