[In honor of Black History Month, we're highlighting some past conversations recorded with some former guests with diverse experiences]

Addiction hurts those who struggle as well as those who love the one doing the battling. Irene Rollins shares how her alcohol addiction almost cost her everything most dear to her. This story and what she's learned on her journey is the foundation of her book Reframe Your Shame: Experience Freedom from What Holds You Back. If you struggle with addiction, you are loved, and as long as there's breath in your lungs, your story can be redeemed.

With Lynne Stroy, Tomelex Copeland, and Joey Svendsen contributing to the conversation with Irene, the four also discuss the nature of women being competitive with one another; they talk about whether they have a special trust in businesses who claim to have Christian owners and navigate whether it's ever too late to bring up a grievance to one who has offended.

Irene Rollins is a certified emotional intelligence coach; she loves to study human behavior, enabling her to understand a wide variety of people and guide them to be the best version of themselves through her teaching, writing, and coaching.

After almost twenty-five years in full-time ministry, serving as Senior Pastors of a thriving church called i5 City, Irene and her husband Jimmy felt a shift in their ministry focus. Irene and Jimmy founded the ministry of TWO = ONE with a mission to help build strong marriages that result in healthy families that impact our communities for the better.

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Irene Rollins / Instagram / Book / Marriage Ministry
Lynne Stroy, host / Instagram
Tomelex Copeland, host / Facebook
Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram

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Culture appears more inclusive than ever—from commercials featuring people with disabilities to news anchors who don’t fit outdated beauty standards. But is this genuine social progress or savvy branding designed to boost profits? With this topic at hand, Joey, Jack, and Lynne explore whether corporate generosity is heartfelt or image driven.

Along the way, they reflect on the chaos of COVID-19 and the unique challenges large churches like Seacoast Church faced. The three also speculate about liberal and conservative mindsets and discuss if the “watch out for the victim” approach to living was initiated by Christian beliefs. In light-hearted fashion, Joey also finds out that Jack and Lynne are not his friends.

On this Episode: Jack Hoey III | Lynne Stroy | Joey Svendsen

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[In honor of Black History Month, we're highlighting some past conversations recorded with some former guests with diverse experiences]

Grammy-Award winning hip-hop artist and New York Times best-selling author Lecrae talks about his book I Am Restored: How I Lost My Religion But Found My Faith. Lecrae’s life was headed towards disaster. More time on the road, less time with family, calendar loaded, substance abuse used as a remedy. In his gut-honest memoire, Lecrae shares the practices he uses in in his daily life for mental, emotional, and spiritual health. His is a story of restoration.

Many fans (as well as close personal friends of Lecrae's) made it clear that Lecrae should refrain from speaking his heart on racism after his 2014 record release, Anomaly, when he shares his views. Some of these friends have never spoken to him again.

Healing from the hurt, committing to extensive talks with a therapist, forming better life habits, and embracing a loving Savior in Jesus has landed Lecrae at a much better place. On top of sharing his story of restoration, Lecrae discusses with the host team, the beauty of the church, the ugly side as well; and how his mental health was restored.

In this episode
Lecrae / Website / Instagram / Book / Music
Josh Surratt, co-host / Instagram
Lynne Stroy, co-host / Instagram
Joey Svendsen, co-host / Instagram
Chip Judd, co-host / Instagram / Website
Diego Gomez, co-host / Instagram

Special thanks to the kids in Mt. Pleasant Seacoast Campus for pitching in on this one. You guys killed it.

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Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
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