The She Prays and Believes Podcast

Show Up The Way God Has Called You w/Apostle Shelby

Protect Your Health, Marriage and Family. People Want to Be Discipled. One Act of Obedience Saves Generations. Guest Bio:  I am Shelby Frederick, a strategist for women who lead. I align faith, operations, and simple tech to help your business grow repeatable revenue without burnout. My work blends counseling-informed care with clean systems and clear decisions. I built the D.D.B. Framework, Disrupt, Dismantle, Build, to move you from chaos to structure. I teach AI, workflow design, and operational skills that you can maintain. I serve founders, teams, and ministries. Trusted by 200-plus women and organizations. Offers include the Rebuild and Rise Hub, the D.D.B. Cohort, and Scribal Tech. Always Validate To Call What’s Already Rising Up. I serve as Vice President of Northeastern College of Theology, where I earned my Doctorate in Theology.  Connect: https://www.shelbyfrederick.com [https://www.shelbyfrederick.com/] Info@shelbyfrederick.com [Info@shelbyfrederick.com]

Faith in the Hard Places w/Kecia Willis

* God is Strategic * The Place of Overcoming * Keep Going Guest Bio: Kecia Willis  is a native Ohioan, devoted mother, survivor, and trauma -informed facilitator with a deep passion for healing and restoration. She serves as Executive and Program Assistant at Living Waters of Hope and is currently pursuing a degree in Social Work and Family Counseling at Indiana Wesleyan University. As Founder of Safe Haven Heritage, Inc., Kecia advocates for women and families impacted by trauma as well as domestic abuse. A former marital abuse survivor, she walks closely with God and others as an Oasis Bible Study alumna and facilitator. “Her vision includes creating spaces for healing, growth, and empowerment especially for youth and women. She is passionate about leading community-based programs that restore purpose, rebuild confidence, and promote generational healing. Connect with Kecia: https://www.facebook.com/kecia.willisharris

Building the Kingdom...Leaving a Legacy w/Dr. Yolanda Powell

* Build and Think Generationally * Every Sphere and Sector Needs to Hear the Good News * Purpose, People and Power Guest Bio Dr. Yolanda Powell is an apostolic strategist, prophetic voice, and leadership architect equipping Kingdom pioneers to build with legacy, not ego. As founder of WAIL Worldwide and UNVEIL Publishing House, she trains leaders in spiritual formation, apostolic order, and global reform. Known for her fiery teaching and deep biblical insight, Dr. Powell empowers a generation to carry scrolls, shift systems, and steward multigenerational impact. Learn more about her at www.dryolandapowell.com [http://www.dryolandapowell.com/]

Building the Kingdom...Leaving a Legacy w/Ellarie Wilson

* Being a Builder as a Mother * Holding the Standard * Always Look to Jesus Guest Bio A woman of God that has dedicated her time and talents in ministry and service to others for over 35 years.  She is an encourager and has a great love for the people of God. Sister Ellarie knows the power of prayer and is passionate about studying and teaching the Word of God. An avid volunteer, Sister Ellarie has worked with Child Evangelism, the 4H Club, Reclaiming Futures, youth mentorship program and a number of other organizations in Montgomery County, OH. Sister Ellarie has been married to Charles L. Wilson, Sr. for the past 60 years.  She faithfully served with him as the FirstLady of A New Beginning Ministries for 35 years.  She is the mother of 10 beautiful children.   Over the years,Sister Ellarie has been blessed to serve in many roles in the church, no task too great or small.  She is known for her love and generosity in helping those in need. Although having a large family and household to run, she never let that stop her from being of service to others. She’d often open the doors of her home to help other youth and single parent families.  An entrepreneur in her own right, for a period of time, she opened and ran ANB Thrift store to help support the church ministry. In her spare time, Sister Ellarie enjoys cooking and baking for her family and friends.   She also has a love for planting flowers in her garden.

He Prays and Believes with Dr. David Childs

* All God Needs is Our Yes * There's No Shortcuts to Prayer * The Spirit of Racism Guest Bio Dr. David Childs is a Professor of Social Studies, History and Education and Director of the Black Studies Program at Northern Kentucky University (NKU). He earned two Masters' degrees and a Ph.D. from Miami University of Ohio. He received a Doctorate of Divinity from Temple Bible College and Seminary in Cincinnati. Rev. Dr. Childs is also an ordained minister and speaks throughout the US and the world. He is Senior Pastor at the historic Antioch Baptist Church and Refreshing Spring Church of God in Christ in Cincinnati. He is president of Cultural Diversity Consultants (CDC), an educational consultant organization that focuses on history, Black studies, diversity, educational leadership, theology and social studies curriculum. He also runs Cultural Diversity Studios, a subsidiary of CDC that focuses on multicultural arts, media, animation and film. He has affiliations with National Geographic, National Public Radio, National Black Press USA, PBS, the Smithsonian Institute and many other renowned organizations.   Dr. Childs is an international scholar, having worked in Mexico, Canada, France, England and Liberia, Africa. He has published over 200 academic articles and book chapters. He is also a novelist and has published a historical fiction novel on slavery and freedom for young adults. Dr. Childs produced a documentary film with NKU colleagues Dr. Brian Hackett and Professor John Gibson for Kentucky Educational Television (KET) and PBS featuring his research on the underground railroad in Kentucky and Ohio. The initial film screening will be at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center April 25, 2025. The work is a collaboration with George Clooney and his father Nick Clooney. He also serves on the board of Directors at Sweet Blackberry Foundation, an organization founded by Karyn Parsons (Hillary Banks from Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) that focuses on teaching Black history through literature and film. Dr. Childs loves nothing more than spending time with his wife Alundra, and his children. Dr. David has an upcoming film release coming up this week on April 25, 2025.  This is a free viewing but registration is required.  Sign up today! Film Screening: Freedom Stories Along the Borderlands Friday, April 25 at 6 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.) Location: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center https://nku.eventsair.com/blackstudiesprogram/2025/Site/Register [https://nku.eventsair.com/blackstudiesprogram/2025/Site/Register] Connect with Dr. David and the Work He’s Doing! LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjchildsphd/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjchildsphd/] Escaping from Home: A Novel about Slavery and Freedom: https://www.amazon.com/Escaping-Home-Novel-SlaveryFreedom/dp/1071848143/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 [https://www.amazon.com/Escaping-Home-Novel-Slavery-Freedom/dp/1071848143/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8] A thrilling new historical fiction novel about how true friendship can overcome racial barriers, even on a slave plantation. Please see my weekly articles on US history and civics here: Democracy and Me Project (Cincinnati Public Radio) [https://www.democracyandme.org/author/dchilds/]