MyBLVD Podcast

Did I hear God WRONG?

What does Esther teach us about timing, courage, and hard conversations? In this episode of the MyBLVD Podcast, Dhati and Missie continue through the story of Esther, looking at the wisdom of the banquet scene—not as avoidance, but as Spirit-led discernment. Sometimes faithfulness means speaking quickly. Sometimes it means preparing the table first. Together, they talk about prophetic witness, relational trust, confrontation, reconciliation, and what it means to follow God when the outcome is still uncertain. Because difficulty does not always mean you missed God. Sometimes the Lord is producing something in the middle of what you would have never chosen. Watch the full conversation and join us as we continue asking what it means to live faithfully “for such a time as this.” Like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone learning to lead with courage, wisdom, and presence. #MyBLVD #ForSuchATimeAsThis #BookOfEsther #UrbanMission #ChristianLeadership #Discipleship #FaithAndCourage #MyBLVDPodcast

Advocacy Without the Noise

In this episode of the MyBLVD Podcast, Dhati and Missie continue the Esther conversation by exploring what it means to advocate with wisdom, courage, and Spirit-led discernment. Esther didn’t rush into the room simply because the moment was urgent. She paused. She fasted. She called others to pray. She moved with courage, but also with timing, strategy, and dependence on God. In a culture that rewards quick reactions, public outrage, and constant noise, this conversation invites leaders to consider a different way: one marked by prayer, truth, wisdom, grace, and a faithful gospel witness. Dhati and Missie talk about the difference between reacting and responding, the danger of advocacy becoming tribal noise, and why leaders must go to God privately before they speak publicly. This episode is for urban missionaries, pastors, leaders, and disciple-makers learning to speak into real tensions without being shaped by the spirit of the age.

Women at the Gate

In Episode 14 of the MyBLVD Podcast, Dhati and Missie continue the Season 6 journey through Esther with a conversation on women, leadership, discipleship, and the gifts God has given the body of Christ. Esther’s story shows us a woman moving from preparation to presence, from hidden formation to courageous obedience. In a world that often overlooks or underestimates women, Esther leads with humility, wisdom, dependence, and decisive courage. This episode wrestles honestly with the tensions around women in leadership, the fear of losing power, the danger of tokenism, and the need for healthy brother-sister relationships in ministry. Dhati and Missie discuss what it looks like to empower women without undermining them, to create safe and healthy leadership spaces, and to keep the mission of Jesus above platform, ego, and public persona. This is not a conversation about chasing bigger stages. It’s about stewarding the gifts God has already placed in His people for the flourishing of His church and the advancement of His mission. For such a time as this.

Choosing God's Mission Over Self-Protection

What happens when comfort starts to compete with your calling? In Episode 13 of the MyBLVD Podcast, Dale Huntington joins the conversation to unpack what it really looks like to choose courage over comfort in everyday ministry. Through the lens of Esther’s story, we explore the tension between safety and obedience—and why faithfulness often requires risk. From navigating real-life ministry in the neighborhood to resisting the pull of self-protection, this episode is a powerful reminder: Comfort is not the goal. Faithfulness is. If you’ve ever felt the tension between playing it safe and stepping into what God is calling you to… this conversation is for you.

Spiritual Discipline IS Spiritual Dependence

In this episode of the MyBLVD Podcast, we sit down with Kempton Turner to explore a powerful principle from the book of Esther: Before public action… there must be private dependence. Before Esther approached the king, she called for three days of fasting and prayer. No strategy. No platform. Just surrender. In a culture that celebrates speed, visibility, and constant output, this conversation challenges leaders, missionaries, and everyday believers to reconsider the foundation of their influence. We discuss: * Why spiritual formation must come before public witness * The role of fasting and prayer in leadership * How community strengthens spiritual discipline * The difference between discipline and legalism * Why many leaders feel spiritually drained despite staying busy If you’re leading, serving, or carrying weight in your context—this episode will help you realign with what matters most.