Join Holy Smokes as we sit down with the legendary Yolanda Adams for an unfiltered conversation about the theology of gospel music, harmful church doctrines, love, identity, and what God really expects from us. We dive into the tension between sound and theology, how sin has been misdefined, and why the people we hate reveal more about us than God. If you've ever wrestled with faith, tradition, or evolving spirituality, this episode will speak directly to your soul.
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Episode Chapters
00:00 – "I Can Tell How Your God Loves by the People You Hate"
01:49 – Honoring the Legacy: Yolanda Adams Joins the Conversation
03:48 – The One Rule: Kindness Is Key (And It's Biblical)
06:50 – Our Personal Histories with Gospel Music
10:30 – Why Theology Made Us Step Back from Gospel (Then Return)
13:18 – Black Folks & Ginger Ale: A Sacred Relationship
15:45 – Belief, Authenticity, and Why We Trust Yolanda Adams
20:24 – Performance vs. Testimony in Gospel Music
27:00 – When Sound Moves You but Theology Fails You
33:42 – The Song That Grounds Yolanda Adams Before She Preaches
46:12 – Sound vs. Theology: What Gospel Music Really Teaches
47:22 – Yolanda Adams Explains Her Personal Theology
50:06 – "Your Hate Reveals Your God" — A Word from Yolanda
52:59 – Sin, Harm, Identity & the Church's Biggest Theological Mistake
