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News "What Up K", "Think About It", 5 Minutes of Empowerment" and commentary that you want to hear. Karen keeps you up to date with the news around you, Anita makes you say huuuum, and Pastor Rod empowers your soul!

You Make A Difference, Show Up!

Coming at you again with news that is pertinent, giving you something to think about, and 5 minutes of empowerment. Minister Mike tells you why your presence matters.

Black History, State Violence, and the Fight for Truth

Spiritual Foundation Hurt people hurt people, but healed people heal people God as the Great Physician and the source of unshakable joy The difference between happiness (temporary) and joy (anchored in God) Black History Month Focus Black history as American history The danger of erased, rewritten, or ignored history History as a living responsibility, not just a celebration Who Dat? – Alonzo Herndon Born enslaved, became Georgia’s first Black millionaire Founder of Atlanta Life Insurance Company Black wealth, institution building, and economic independence as freedom Living History Personal account of WWII veteran Elmer Carter Negro Leagues baseball, D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge The 761st Tank Battalion: the original Black Panthers of WWII Current Events & Social Justice Federal shootings in Minnesota and lack of transparency Media narratives vs. video evidence Federal overreach, state violence, and accountability Historical parallels between past and present abuses of power Media, Knowledge, and Power Ignorance as a tool of destruction Hosea 4:6 and the cost of a lack of knowledge Why controlling the narrative controls the people Hope Moving Forward Political shifts signaling change The importance of courage, awareness, and action Learning history as a pathway to freedom The Minister Mike Show provides information, entertainment, and truth for your soul. “What’s behind you didn’t break you, it prepared you”. Join us next week as we continue to stand on the wall. Peace and blessings.

The truth about gospel music, Jim Brown, and Skrilla

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The 5 Killers of Purpose: Why discipline builds empires while distraction destroys them. Cultural Respect: A defense of Jim Brown’s legacy and why the "hard singing" in Gospel music is actually a sound of survival and resistance. Scrilla (Money Talk): Breaking down the myths of savings, why a budget is "permission" rather than punishment, and how to make compound interest work for you. The Power of the Pen: Pastor Rod J explains why you must stop letting others author the story of your life. Current Events: Updates on the DOJ resignations in Minnesota, the measles outbreak, and the latest on federal worker retirement delays. The Minister Mike Show provides information, entertainment, and truth for your soul. “What’s behind you didn’t break you, it prepared you”. Join us next week as we continue to stand on the wall. Peace and blessings.

Standing on the Wall with Trump in 2026: Venezuela, Vision, and Total Praise

• [00:00] Welcome to 2026: Minister Mike reflects on the transition from 2025 and sets a tone of faith and expectation for the "new thing" God is doing. • [02:15] Global Headlines with Karen Massie: A report on the Delta Force raid in Caracas to seize President Maduro, the strategic goal of accessing the world’s largest oil reserves, and the international outcry following the mission. • [05:30] The "Trump Kennedy Center" Controversy: Details on the rebranding of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the resulting wave of artist cancellations, including the Cookers and the musical Hamilton. • [09:00] Historical Parallels & Warnings: Minister Mike compares current executive actions to 1933 Germany, discussing the dangers of executive unilateralism and its potential threat to the Voting Rights Act and due process. • [12:45] Environmental Racism & DEI: An analysis of how Venezuelan oil refining may impact majority-Black "cancer alley" communities and a look at the dismantling of federal DEI programs. • [15:20] Action Plan – Document, Diversify, Discern: Practical advice for economic resilience and spiritual vigilance in a shifting political landscape. • [17:10] Think About It with Miss Anita: A stirring segment on why a "divine no" is as powerful as a "yes" and how to trust God when the "wind shifts". • [22:00] Legacy of a Legend: A deep dive into the life of Richard Smallwood, the "Bach of Gospel," and the story behind his masterpiece, "Total Praise". • [29:00] The Gospel Top 10 Countdown: Highlights from the January 4, 2026, charts, featuring James Peak, Melvin Crispell III, and CeCe Winans. • [41:00] New Year Prayer: A closing prayer for wisdom, prosperity, and divine guidance in 2026. The Minister Mike Show provides information, entertainment, and truth for your soul. “What’s behind you didn’t break you, it prepared you”. Join us next week as we continue to stand on the wall. Peace and blessings.