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The Fold
Olivia Pope + Jonah: When God Interrupts Your Plan
January is full of plans — but what happens when God reroutes them? In this episode of Faith Between the Lines, we explore purpose, resistance, and obedience through Olivia Pope (Scandal) and Jonah. This conversation unpacks running from responsibility, avoiding God’s call under the guise of control, and the discomfort that comes with divine interruption. If you’re feeling unsettled at the start of the year, this episode invites you to choose alignment over comfort. Folded Truth: Delayed obedience still costs you peace.
2026-01-12
14 min
The Fold
Still Standing: Faith After The Credits Roll
What do you do when the year ends… but the answers don’t come with it? This episode is for anyone closing the year tired, grateful, disappointed, hopeful—or all of the above. In this season finale of Faith Between the Lines, we sit with the kind of faith that doesn’t depend on outcomes, timelines, or breakthroughs. Using the story of Habakkuk, we talk about trusting God when nothing looks like it worked out, when prayers feel unanswered, and when the fruit you hoped for never showed up. We also reflect on the way Black TV season finales mirror real lif...
2025-12-29
18 min
The Fold
Home Alone, Old Man Marley & the GOD Who Shows Up Quietly
This Christmas, let’s slow down. In this special cozy episode of The Fold: Faith Between the Lines, I’m talking about one of my favorite Christmas movies, Home Alone, and a reel that changed the way I see it. What if Old Man Marley isn’t just a misunderstood neighbor — but a quiet reflection of Jesus? We talk about feeling alone during the holidays, finding God in unexpected places, and how Emmanuel often shows up quietly, right when we need Him most. This episode is an invitation to settle in, reflect, and see a familiar story through a faith-filled lens. Gr...
2025-12-24
12 min
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James "Ghost" St. Patrick + Joseph: The Dream and the Detour
As the year comes to a close, this episode of Faith Between the Lines invites you into a moment of reflection, honesty, and hope. In “Joseph & James St. Patrick: The Dream and the Detour,” we explore what happens when God gives you a vision, but the path to it feels delayed, disrupted, or completely off-course. Through the story of Joseph in Genesis 37–50 and James “Ghost” St. Patrick from Power, this episode examines ambition, impatience, betrayal, and the tension between trusting God’s timing and forcing outcomes. While both men had big dreams, their choices during the waiting season led them down very di...
2025-12-15
18 min
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Tasha + Moses: Leading From the Middle
In this episode of Faith Between the Lines, we explore what it means to lead when you don’t feel qualified, prepared, or positioned for the role. Through the stories of Moses in Scripture and Tasha St. Patrick from Power, we dive into the tension of carrying responsibility you didn’t ask for, guiding people who don’t always see your value, and showing up in places where you feel unseen. We unpack their parallel journeys — Moses’ reluctance, Tasha’s resilience, and the quiet strength found in leaders who stand in the middle. Whether you’re navigating family, work, ministry, or personal tr...
2025-12-01
18 min
The Fold
Emmett + Jacob: Wrestling With Change
In this episode of Faith Between the Lines, we explore what it means to confront the version of yourself God is calling you to become. Through a powerful pairing of Jacob from Scripture and Emmett from The Chi, we look at how both men wrestle with identity, responsibility, and the fear of outgrowing who they used to be. We break down their journeys, highlight the spiritual lessons in their transformation, and reflect on how God uses conflict, discomfort, and change to rename us and redirect us. Whether you’re navigating a transition, growing through tension, or wrestling with who you wa...
2025-11-17
18 min
The Fold
Annalise + Deborah: The Weight of Wisdom
Wisdom looks good from the outside — but carrying it? That’s a whole different story. In this episode of Faith Between the Lines, we’re sitting with two powerful women who know what it means to lead under pressure: Deborah, the prophetess and judge from the Book of Judges, and Annalise Keating, the complex, brilliant lawyer from How to Get Away with Murder. Both women lead with strength and strategy, yet both know the loneliness and weight that come with being the one everyone turns to. Through their stories, we’ll talk about the tension between calling and capacity, the price of...
2025-11-03
15 min
The Fold
Zacchaeus + Paper Boi: Seen From The Sycamore
What happens when the need to be seen leaves you climbing for clarity? In this episode of Faith Between the Lines, we look at Zacchaeus — the tax collector who climbed a sycamore tree just to catch a glimpse of Jesus — and Alfred “Paper Boi” Miles from Atlanta, a rapper climbing the ladder of fame but losing sight of himself along the way. Through their stories, we unpack what it really means to be seen versus just visible, and how Jesus meets us right where we are — even in the trees we’ve built to feel important. 🎧 Tune in for a powerful conver...
2025-10-20
17 min
The Fold
Tariq + Solomon: Wisdom In A Broken System
“Tariq St. Patrick × Solomon — Wisdom in a Broken System” Both Tariq and Solomon inherited power, pressure, and pain — legacies that tested their wisdom and identity. This episode of The Fold dives deep into what it means to navigate purpose when you’ve been handed both blessing and baggage. 💭 You can’t always change the system, but God can change how you move through it. ✨ Tune in for: • Character parallels between Tariq & Solomon • A lesson on discernment and purpose • Journaling prompts + prayer • The Folded Truth Folded Truth: “Wisdom isn’t about fixing the system — it’s about staying grounded in God while moving through it.”
2025-10-06
18 min
The Fold
Freddie + Hannah: Answered Prayers
In this episode of Faith Between the Lines, we connect Freddie from A Different World’s episode “Answered Prayers” with Hannah from 1 Samuel 1. Both women knew what it meant to wait, to hope, and to pray with persistence even when misunderstood. Through Freddie’s free-spirited faith and Hannah’s tearful cry before God, we discover that answered prayers don’t come from perfection — they come from persistence and trust in God’s timing. Join me as we unpack their stories, reflect with journaling prompts, and rest in this Folded Truth: God honors persistence and hope — answered prayers come through His timing, not ours.
2025-09-22
17 min
The Fold
Money, Mess and Miracles
Money can be messy, stressful, and even scary—but God still shows up with miracles in the middle of it all. In this episode of The Fold Podcast, we dive into the story of Julius Rock from Everybody Hates Chris and the widow of Zarephath from the Bible, exploring what it means to trust God with our resources, even when we feel like there’s nothing left. Tune in for real talk, journaling prompts, prayer, and today’s Folded Truth: Your money may be a mess, but God can still bring a miracle through it.
2025-09-08
15 min
The Fold
Don't Let Go: When Faith Feels Fragile
Episode 7: When faith feels fragile, do you cling tighter or let go? In this episode of The Fold Podcast, we step into the wrestle with Jacob from the Bible and Franklin Saint from Snowfall. Both men fought battles that left them scarred—but only one walked away transformed. Through their stories, we explore what it means to hold on to God when life feels uncertain, messy, and overwhelming. Because fragile faith isn’t failure—it’s still faith. Tune in for real talk, journaling prompts, prayer, and today’s Folded Truth: Fragile faith is still faith. Don’t let go of God, beca...
2025-08-25
11 min
The Fold
Ruth's Risk: Trusting Again After Disappointment
What does it take to open your heart again after life has let you down? In this episode, we explore Ruth from the Bible and her journey of loyalty, courage, and faith after devastating loss—paired with a modern TV character from Queen Sugar who mirrors her resilience. Together, their stories show us how trust is both a risk and an act of worship.
2025-08-11
17 min
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Aunt Vi Energy: Grief, Grace & Grown Woman Faith
Episode 5 – Aunt Vi Energy: Grief, Grace & Grown Woman Faith What does it look like to lead while grieving? In this episode, we explore Aunt Vi from Queen Sugar and Naomi from the Book of Ruth—two women who carried grief, gave grace, and still showed up. If you’ve ever led through heartbreak or felt tired of being “the strong one,” this one’s for you. Includes: a biblical spotlight, journaling prompts, and a healing prayer.
2025-07-29
12 min
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Why Me, God?
When life blindsides you with suffering, it’s easy to question everything—including your faith. In this raw and honest episode, we walk through the story of Job, a man who lost it all, yet still wrestled with God instead of walking away. Paired with moments from our everyday lives and the emotional weight of asking, “Why me?”, this episode explores how to keep the faith when everything around you falls apart.
2025-07-14
15 min
The Fold
Toni Childs, Tragedy & Trust
What do you do when everything that once defined you starts to fall apart? In this episode of The Fold, we explore the messy middle of faith through the lens of Toni Childs from Girlfriends and Naomi from the Book of Ruth. Both women faced heartbreak, loss, and the unraveling of plans they thought were solid. We dive into the raw realities of rebuilding trust—in God, in people, and in yourself—after disappointment. This episode is for anyone who’s ever had to grieve what was and still hold on to what could be.
2025-07-01
14 min
The Fold
What's My Assignment?
What does purpose look like when you’re unsure of your path? In this episode of The Fold, we unpack divine assignment through the lens of Queen Esther and Issa Dee from HBO’s Insecure. Both women wrestled with identity, timing, and self-doubt—but ultimately discovered they were called for more. We’ll explore how understanding your assignment means aligning your gifts, experiences, and circumstances with God’s timing. If you’ve ever asked, “Why me?” or felt stuck between where you are and where you think you should be, this one’s for you. Get ready for real talk, biblical truth, an...
2025-06-16
19 min
The Fold
Molly, Moses & The Mess of Identity
What do a high-powered attorney from Insecure and a stuttering prophet from the book of Exodus have in common? More than you think. In this first episode of our new series Faith Between the Lines, we dig into the identity struggles of Molly Carter and Moses, two people torn between performance and purpose, insecurity and identity. You’ll learn how both characters wrestled with the pressure to be “enough” and how their stories mirror our own doubts about calling, confidence, and worth. This episode includes a biblical breakdown of Exodus 4, journaling prompts for the week, and a closing prayer to help y...
2025-06-02
13 min
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The Strength In Vulnerability
Vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s strength. In this episode, we explore how being open and honest can lead to healing, deeper connection, and spiritual growth. Discover the power in showing up as your true self.
2025-05-05
19 min
The Fold
Faithful Friendships
Some friends are fun, but faithful friends are fruitful. In this episode of The Fold, we explore what godly friendships really look like—ones rooted in truth, love, and spiritual accountability. We’ll talk about how to recognize friends who sharpen your walk with God, how to be that kind of friend, and what the Bible teaches about loyalty, grace, and letting go when necessary. If you’ve been craving deeper connection or questioning certain relationships, this one’s for you. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 17:17 – “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”
2025-04-21
21 min
The Fold
Obedience...It's Not For the Weak.
Obedience isn’t always easy, but it’s always worth it. In this episode of The Fold, we dive into what it truly means to follow God when it’s uncomfortable, inconvenient, or unclear. From biblical examples to real-life moments, we explore how obedience unlocks purpose, deepens faith, and positions us for God’s favor. If you’ve ever wrestled with surrendering your will for His, this conversation is for you. Scripture Focus: 1 Samuel 15:22 – “To obey is better than sacrifice…”
2025-04-07
22 min
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Breaking Free from Fear
Fear can be paralyzing, keeping us stuck in cycles of doubt, hesitation, and missed opportunities. But what if we chose faith over fear? In this episode of The Fold, we dive into the power of breaking free from fear and stepping boldly into God’s purpose for our lives. Through real-life experiences and biblical wisdom, we’ll uncover how to overcome fear, silence doubt, and walk confidently in the freedom God has called us to. It’s time to stop letting fear hold you back—tune in and take the first step toward freedom!
2025-03-24
19 min
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The Waiting Season
Waiting can feel frustrating, uncertain, and even lonely. But what if this season isn't about delay - it's about preparation? In this episode of The Fold, we're diving into the purpose of waiting and how God uses these seasons to refine us, strengthen our faith, and align our hearts with His perfect timing. Through scripture, personal reflection, and practical encouragement, we'll explore how to wait well, resist frustration, and trust that God is working even when we don't see it. If you've ever felt stuck or impatient, this episode is for you. Tune in and be reminded: waiting isn't wasted...
2025-03-10
19 min
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Peace in the Storm
Life can feel overwhelming, but God offers a peace that surpasses all understanding. In this episode of The Fold, we dive into how faith helps us navigate stress and anxiety, even in life’s toughest storms. Through scripture, personal stories, and practical steps, we’ll explore how to replace worry with prayer, fear with trust, and chaos with God’s unshakable peace. If you’ve been struggling with anxiety, this episode is for you—because no matter how strong the storm, God’s peace is stronger. Listen now and find your calm in Christ!
2025-02-24
22 min
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My Plan vs. God's Plan
In this episode of The Fold, we dive into the often humbling journey navigating our plans versus surrendering to God's Devine purpose. I share personal stories of moments when things didn't go as expected but ultimately led to growth and unexpected blessings. Through biblical insights and real-life experiences, we explore how trusting God's plan can bring clarity and peace, even when the path seems uncertain. Tune in for encouragement, wisdom and a reminder that God's plan is always greater.
2025-02-10
18 min
The Fold
Who Am I?
In a world full of labels, expectations, and noise, it’s easy to lose sight of who we truly are. In this episode of The Fold Podcast, we’re diving deep into the question: Who am I? Through scripture and personal reflection, we’ll explore what it means to find your identity in Christ, rather than in the opinions of others or the roles you play in life. Whether you’re feeling lost, unsure, or simply seeking clarity, this episode will encourage you to embrace who God created you to be. Tune in to discover how your identity in Christ shapes y...
2025-01-27
12 min
The Fold
Faith Under Pressure
Life doesn't always go as planned, and it's in those tough moments that our faith is truly tested. In this episode of The Fold Podcast, we're talking about what it looks like to trust God when the pressure is on. How do you hold onto fail when life feels overwhelming? What does the Bible say about navigating challenges and finding strength in God? Join us as we pack these questions, share personal stories, and offer practical insights to help you stay grounded in your faith no matter what comes your way. Tune in for encouragement, wisdom, and a reminder that...
2025-01-13
12 min
The Fold
Unfolding New Beginnings: Aligning Your Plans with God's Will
Welcome to the very first episode of The Fold! Starting something new can be exciting, but it also can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we're exploring how to step into new seasons of life while keeping your plans aligned with God's purpose. Whether you're launching a dream, setting goals, or simply navigating a fresh start, this episode will inspire you to embrace the journey with faith and confidence. "Let's unfold this new beginning together!" #inTheFold
2025-01-01
18 min
The Fold
Intro Into The Fold
In this very first episode of The Fold Podcast, host Jess aka DopeItsJess introduces the mission behind the podcast and what listeners can expect from the journey ahead. The Fold is a space where real-world experiences meet biblical truth, offering a fresh perspective on life’s challenges, relationships, and faith. Through honest conversations, personal stories, and rooted teachings, this episode sets the foundation for a community built on trust, growth, and a deep connection to God’s Word. Whether you’re new to faith or looking to strengthen your walk with Christ, this episode invites you to become part of The Fo...
2024-12-25
10 min