This is an exclusive episode that we are adding a special disclaimer "FOR LEADERS ONLY" to forewarn listeners that what you are about to hear is specifically designed to take you to the next level in ministry, business, industry, career, and life. And, if you satisfied where you are then this is not the episode for you. If you are content living beneath your privilege, then this is not the episode for you.

But, if you are ready to go to the next level, if you are ready to expand your paradigm, if you are ready to live out your God-given purpose then you need to listen intently and internalize everything you hear.

Dr. Anthony Shannon is a Pastor, Prophet, Speaker & Conference Host, with over 30 yrs of experience cultivating and developing leaders across a broad spectrum. And, we are excited to have him as our guest on this week's podcast. In this episode he talks about his recent conference "Leaders Live Generously Summit" and discuss the purpose and its outcomes. This is definitely an interview you don't want to miss!

PLUS, we have a dynamic Thought of the Week entitled, "I'm Over It," which is completely different perspective on a phrase that is often used to expressed defeat, dejection and surrender. If you want to know how to truly be an overcomer, this is a word especially designed for you!

Needless to say, this a power-packed episode, filled with golden nuggets of wisdom and knowledge with value beyond measure. We hope that you will take time this week to listen and share this episode everyone that you know. LIKE. SHARE & SUBSCRIBE.

We are back in the last week of February as we continue our celebration of Black History Month & Entrepreneurship, we share with you an interview with the CEO of Buffalo Brothers Collection; Ricardo Solomon Jr. A Detroit Native, who loves Fashion, & Entertainment and has found a way to combine the two. In this week's interview with Ricardo Solomon, he shares with us the story behind his brand, what inspired it, and what fans of his can look forward to in 2025. This is definitely an interview you don't want to miss!

PLUS, we hare a powerful Thought of the Week, from Former Vice-President Kamala Harris, as she recently received the Chairman's Award from the 2025 NAACP Image Awards. It was a poignant and powerful message about Black Power, Civic Engagement, and what we must do to ensure that this democracy extends to the next generation. It is a powerful message that everyone must hear.

As we close out Black History Month this week, we hope you will take a few minutes to check out this week's episode. Listen. Share. Subscribe.

As a programming note, this episode was recorded on MLK Day, but due to technical difficulties we are airing this week.

It's the top of the year, and we are back with a brand new episode. In this week's WHENS & LOSSES - MLK Edition of the Podcast, we are talking the Detroit's Lions catastrophic loss to the Washington Commanders as their historic and record breaking season comes to a crashing end. We ask the question, is this season a failure, or is there some positives takeaways that we can help us cope with loss, and we also share with you our answer.

We also talk the Inauguration of the 47th President of the United States. As it is our country's tradition every four years to inaugurate the new president, it is that time again. President Elect Donald Trump took office on January 20th, which ironically is also the national holiday for Dr. Martin Luther King. In this week's edition, we ask the question, did you watch the inauguration, and if so, why or why not?

Finally, we discuss the significance of the MLK Holiday, especially during these tumultuous times as a nation. Ironically, we share an excerpt from a memorable interview we had with Martin Luther King III just a few years ago.

PLUS, we share a powerful and poignant excerpt from a famous sermon delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. entitled, "A Knock At Midnight." This is a prophetic commentary of the times that we are living in, even though this message was delivered over almost 60yrs ago.

Needless to say, this show is power-packed and full of empowering messages to get your year off to an incredible start. This show is definitely a WIN-WIN!

We are back with what we are calling the @DJiRockJesus ROCKIN Christmas Edition of the podcast. We are not just celebrating the Christmas Season with Christian Hip Hop's Favorite Deejay. But, we are also joining with him in his 60th Birthday Celebration. Plus, he was recently inducted in the CHH's Inaugural Hall of Fame. Deejaying for over three decades and a multiplicity of accolades, DJiRockJesus mix shows can literally be heard around the globe. We are so excited to welcome DJiRockJesus back to the podcast for the second time. And, in addition to his interview he has gifted us with a special CHH Mix that can only be heard on the Thinking Out Loud Radio Show.

PLUS, in the spirit of the season we have a special Thought of the Week from the iconic and legendary preacher and orator Dr. S.M. Lockridge entitled, "That's My King." This is message where he thoughtfully articulates the deity of the God of the Universe. What a timely message, especially in a day and time where society seems to have put politics at the spectrum of power. Not so! We know regardless of who is seated at the desk in the Oval Office, our God is and will always be in charge.

Lastly, we want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. We hope you enjoy our last podcast for this year and we hope you rejoin us again in the New Year.

We are back on the Thanksgiving Edition of the podcast, and we welcome special guest, Award-Winning Speaker, Coach Educator, & Author Stephen Boyd to the show. In this week's podcast, Stephen discusses his over 25yrs of experience educating both students and teachers. Stephen has been both an Educator to our youth, and a Mentor & Motivator to teachers across the country. Nationally known as the "Student Engagement Agent" Stephen is passionate about help educators transform their classrooms from struggling to soaring. To learn more about Stephen Boyd and his body of work in the field of education, you can check out his website at www.iamstephenboyd.com.

PLUS, we conclude this week's Thanksgiving Edition of the podcast with another powerful thought entitled, "I Am Bigger." This is a message for everyone who is feeling overwhelmed and intimidated by someone or something, have been made to feel small and inadequate, because of the tricks of the enemy. But, Romans 8:31 reminds us that, "if God be for us, who can be against us." We are BIG, because the God that we serve is BIGGER. This is definitely a message that you need to hear.

We definitely have another power-packed episode in store for you this week, and we are confident that if you listen, you will learn, and when you learn, you will be empowered. Your blessing is just a click -a-way.

We are BACK with a brand new episode. And, yes when know it's been a few weeks. But, it's taken us that long to wrap around minds around what happened that fateful day on November 6th. So, we are back with what we believe will be a great opportunity for us to have a meaningful and substantive discussion on what happened, and where do go from here? We are calling this our virtual therapy session. Not just for us, but YOU are faithfully and dedicated listeners of the show.

Disclaimer Alert: this show is chalk full of raw emotion that we have been saving to share with YOU! We've purposefully detached ourselves from the news outlets for the past few weeks, so that we can give you our raw and unfiltered commentary on what happened on election night. And, more importantly, we want to hear from you. So, please posts your comments and feedback anywhere you are listening or even watching this podcast episode. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Whether you listening to us on any of the major podcasting networks or even watching the show on our Thinking Out Loud Radio & TV Youtube Channel, we want to hear from you!

PLUS, we have a powerful and dynamic Thought of the Week from Senator & Reverend Raphael Warnock, Pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church; once lead by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His sermon the Sunday immediately after election day was entitled, "Standing Firm Amidst a Shaky Foundation." And, take it from me, this is definitely a message that you and I both need to hear. Needless to say, this is an episode you need to hear, and one that we hope you share. In it, there are a number of tidbits that will help you to get through these complex and tumultuous times.

We are back with a brand new episode of the podcast, where we are talking to Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris-Bolden. She is back with us to talk about the significance of this upcoming election and answer the question, is this thee most consequential election in our nation's history? Justice Bolden is also on this week's show to discuss her reelection bid to retain her seat on the highest court in the State of Michigan. Appointed by Governor Whitmer in 2022, she is finishing out her two year term, and hoping with the help of the citizens in the State of Michigan to retain her seat for another four years. In this interview she shares her thoughts and her experiences on the Michigan Supreme Court, and why she believe she is deserving of another opportunity to serve the citizens of this great State. This is definitely an interview you don't want to miss!

PLUS, we have got an interesting Thought of the Week entitled, "Give Us Barabbas" which talks about the salacious appetite of the crowd who picked Barabbas over Jesus when asked by Pilate who should be set free, and who should be crucified. Barabbas. A known criminal was the crowd's choice to be free, and Jesus Christ- the Redeemer of mankind, was rejected by the people and ultimately crucified. The central theme of this week's thought is the salacious appetite for the people, where did it come from, and how it directly and indirectly relates to this upcoming election in November.

Be sure to check out this week's show and drop your comments below.