Another Altar Call

Ep. 11 – Church Girl, R&B Soul|When Faith Meets the Heartbreak Playlist

🎙️ EPISODE 11: “Church Girl, R&B Soul” – When Faith Meets the Heartbreak Playlist What happens when the church girl in you starts vibing more with SZA, Jazmine Sullivan, and Summer Walker than Sunday morning hymns? This week, Dr. Malesia Britt, Brittany Armstrong, and special guest Sabrina hold sacred space for the real ones—the church girls with playlists full of psalms and pain. We dive deep into the sacred tension between heartbreak and holiness, praise breaks and playlists, theology and therapy. We ask: 🎶 Can a church girl still love Jesus… and still blast “Lost One” on repeat? 💔 Why don’t churches make space for women’s grief, heartbreak, or desire? 🎤 Could R&B love songs actually be modern-day psalms of lament? 👑 What does it mean to reclaim your voice when the church taught you to suffer in silence? 📖 Scripture Anchor: Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” 💡 Segments include: The Cypher – A vulnerable, church-girl convo about heartbreak, healing, and where God shows up between the beats. Church Chronicles – Soundtrack to My Sermon game: What would biblical stories sound like if scored by R&B queens? (Let’s just say, David had Beyoncé energy in Psalm 51 😅) Faith in Motion – Brittany leads a raw and real convo on holding faith and heartbreak in the same hands. Ask the Cypher – A listener writes in: “Can I still be saved if secular songs speak more to my pain than praise and worship?” The Benediction – A reminder that your tears are not too worldly to be seen. That God hears even the lyrics you didn’t write. And that healing might sound like both gospel and grief. 📚 Mentioned in this episode: The Black Church by Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall Psalm 34:18 – The God of the heartbroken Toni Braxton, Summer Walker, Beyoncé, Jazmine Sullivan – Sacred soundtracks to survival 🎧 Tap in, bring your Kleenex and your aux cord. Because sometimes, the altar isn’t in the sanctuary— It’s in the song that finally said what your spirit’s been screaming. 🔗 Show notes + full resources at ebbandflowmediagroup.com [http://ebbandflowmediagroup.com] http://ebbandflowmediagroup.com/📲 Follow @AnotherAltarCall [https://www.instagram.com/AnotherAltarCall] on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Ep. 10 – Don’t Call It a Comeback|Revival in Real Life

🎙️ EPISODE 10: “Don’t Call It a Comeback: Revival in Real Life” What if revival wasn’t about a conference, a viral worship clip, or an emotional high? What if it was quieter—but deeper? What if revival looked like honesty, healing, and Holy Spirit power showing up in your daily decisions? This week, Dr. Malesia Britt, Dr. Daniel Britt, and Brittany Armstrong pull back the curtain on revival in 2025—not the hype, but the heart work. We ask: 🔥 Is revival a moment… or a mindset? 🛠️ What does it look like to rebuild your faith after disappointment or burnout? 💔 Can revival show up in therapy, in boundaries, in walking away from what you once prayed for? 💡 What if healing your self-worth is part of the altar call? 📖 Scripture Anchor: Luke 4:18 “He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free…” 💡 Segments include: The Cypher – Revival beyond the sanctuary: reclaiming fire in your habits, healing, and wholeness Church Chronicles – “Was It the Pastor or the Group Chat?” game returns with fire quotes and fake altar calls 😅 Faith in Motion – Real talk on loving from overflow, identity work as worship, and how boundaries can spark revival Ask the Cypher – A listener asks: “What happens when you prayed for it, believed in it… and still had to walk away?” The Benediction – A reminder that your story isn’t over—and revival might just begin in your ordinary. 📚 Mentioned in this episode: Church Girl by Dr. Sarita T. Lyons Spiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun Luke 4:18 – Jesus' revival mission statement Genesis 1 – Imago Dei and reclaiming sacred self-worth 🎧 Tap in, take a breath, and send this to your “trying to stay on fire but life be lifing” friend. Because revival isn’t a comeback—it’s a continuation. And God’s not done yet. 🔗 Show notes + full resources at ebbandflowmediagroup.com [http://ebbandflowmediagroup.com] 📲 Follow @AnotherAltarCall on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Ep. 9 – The Struggle is Real: Living Out Your Faith in 2025|How to stay grounded in faith when everything feels urgent, digital, and exhausting

🎙️ EPISODE 9: “The Struggle is Real: Living Out Your Faith in 2025” How to stay grounded in faith when everything feels urgent, digital, and exhausting. This week, we’re tackling what it means to walk with God when your calendar is chaotic, your group chat is on fire, and your spirit feels worn thin. Dr. Malesia Britt, Dr. Daniel Britt, and Brittany Armstrong get real about what it means to follow Jesus in an always-on, hustle-driven, scroll-heavy culture. We ask: 📲 How do we protect our peace in a world that never turns off? 🛑 What does it look like to set holy boundaries when everything feels like a priority? 🕊️ Can rest be resistance—and worship? 💻 Where is God in the mundane: the dishes, the emails, the commutes? 📖 Scripture Anchor: Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” 💡 Segments include: The Cypher – Hustle culture vs. holy rest, redefining purpose, and unlearning spiritualized overworking Church Chronicles – “Boundaries or Burnout?” game + group chat-level real talk on rest, peace, and saying “no” Faith in Motion – From burnout to balance: practical ways to keep God in the center amid chaos Ask the Cypher – A listener asks: “Is balance even real anymore—or just a myth?” The Benediction – A reminder that transformation is real—and you don’t have to earn God’s peace 📚 Mentioned in this episode: Kneeling on the Promises by James W. Goll The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk Your Brain’s Not Broken by Dr. Tamara Rosier Spiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun 🎧 Tap in, take a breath, and text this to your hustle-weary friend. Because even in 2025, rest is holy and God is still speaking. 🔗 Show notes + full resources at ebbandflowmediagroup.com [http://ebbandflowmediagroup.com]

Ep. 8 – Faith and Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma|How faith and psychology can work together for healing, emotional well-being, and breaking generational cycles

🎙️ EPISODE 8: “Faith and Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma” How faith and psychology can work together for healing, emotional well-being, and breaking generational cycles This week, we’re getting real about something the church doesn’t always talk about—mental health. Dr. Malesia Britt, Dr. Daniel Britt, and Brittany Armstrong dig into the silent struggle many believers face when it comes to anxiety, depression, trauma, and therapy. We ask: 🧠 Why has the church—especially in Black communities—struggled to make space for mental health? 📿 What does real, integrated healing look like—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually? 🙏🏾 Can therapy and faith coexist? (Spoiler: Yes, and it’s holy.) 📖 Scripture Anchor: 3 John 1:2 “I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.” 💡 Segments include: * The Cypher – Breaking silence, naming pain, and reimagining healing as holy * Church Chronicles – “Pastor or Therapist?” game + a comedic crash course in pew-side psychology * Faith in Motion – Practical rhythms for emotional resilience and sacred self-care * Ask the Cypher – A listener asks: “How do I know it’s time to get help beyond prayer?” * The Benediction – A blessing for every weary soul still fighting to feel whole 📚 Mentioned in this episode: * The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk * Your Brain’s Not Broken by Dr. Tamara Rosier * Spiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun 🎧 Tap in, take notes, and text this to someone you love. Because the stigma stops here. 🔗 Tap in, share, and subscribe: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube: @AnotherAltarCallSupport the show: ⁠ [https://patreon.com/AnotherAltarCall]patreon.com/AnotherAltarCall⁠ [http://patreon.com/AnotherAltarCall⁠] Full resources: ⁠ [https://ebbandflowmediagroup.com/]ebbandflowmediagroup.com [http://ebbandflowmediagroup.com]⁠ [https://ebbandflowmediagroup.com/]

Ep. 7 – Sundays at Grandma’s: Church Culture 101| A nostalgic and insightful look at the traditions, wisdom, and sacred memories passed down through generations of Black church life

🎙️ EPISODE 7: “Sundays at Grandma’s: Church Culture 101” A nostalgic and insightful look at the traditions, wisdom, and sacred memories passed down through generations of Black church life. This week, we’re going back—way back—to those folding chairs in the fellowship hall, the sounds of old-school choirs, and the healing that happened over sweet tea and side-eyes. Dr. Malesia Britt, Dr. Daniel Britt, and Brittany Armstrong reflect on what we inherited, what we’re reimagining, and how we pass down a faith that’s alive, embodied, and rooted in love. 🔹 What did Big Mama’s faith get right? 🔹 What traditions still hold power—and which ones need to evolve? 🔹 How do we disciple in a fast-moving world? We explore Psalm 145:4 — “One generation will commend your works to another…” — and unpack how to carry the fire without getting stuck in the form. 💡 Segments Include: The Cypher – Legacy, discipleship, and the sacred tension between tradition and transformation Church Chronicles – Grandma-isms, church auntie energy, and the wisdom passed down in slippers Faith in Motion – From hymns to trap gospel, journaling to storytelling—we explore how generational faith shows up in real life Ask the Cypher – A listener asks: “What do I do when I feel disconnected from the church I grew up in?” The Benediction – A blessing for the baton pass, for every heart carrying the fire forward 🎧 Whether you were raised in pews or just learning the rhythm, this one will make you laugh, cry, and maybe call your grandma. Because her ceiling should be our floor—and it’s time to build higher. 📘 Mentioned in this episode: The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song by Henry Louis Gates Jr., Spiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun 🔗 Tap in, share, and subscribe: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube: @AnotherAltarCall Support the show: patreon.com/AnotherAltarCall [http://patreon.com/AnotherAltarCall] https://patreon.com/AnotherAltarCallFull resources: ebbandflowmediagroup.com [http://ebbandflowmediagroup.com]