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Living in the Spirit!Black History Month Finale: Chosen for a Purpose - Our Past, Present and FutureIn this powerful and prophetic final episode of Living in the Spirit, we close out Black History Month by diving deep into the identity and calling found in First Epistle of Peter 2:9 — “a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people.”
This episode takes you on a Spirit-led journey through our past, our present, and our future:
Where We’ve Been – Reflecting on the faith, resilience, and spiritual strength of our ancestors who endured slavery, oppression, and injustice, yet remained anchored in God. Honoring voices like Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Sojourner Truth who...
2026-02-2516 minLiving in the Spirit!Black History Month Series: The Black Church a Living Monument, Episode 3In this powerful episode of Living in the Spirit, we explore the sacred connection between Black History and the Black Church - and why memory itself is spiritual work.
From hush harbors during slavery to the Civil Rights Movement, the Black Church has been more than a place of worship. It has been a keeper of memory, a preserver of truth, and a prophetic voice in America.
As public debates continue around the removal and restoration of monuments honoring Black leaders and civil rights history, this episode asks a deeper question:
Who gets rem...
2026-02-1914 minLiving in the Spirit!Black History Month Series: “Africa in the Bible: Hidden in Plain Sight,” Episode 2Africa was never missing from the Bible.
It was hidden—on purpose.
Living in the Spirit Podcast continues our Black History Month series with Episode 2:
“Africa in the Bible: Hidden in Plain Sight.”
In this episode, Apostle Sharyn Cosby explores:
• Africa’s presence in the creation story
• Africa as refuge for Jesus and God’s people
• African leadership in the early church
• Why this history was minimized—and why it matters
This episode is about reclaiming spiritual inheritance, restoring dignity, and telling the truth Scripture has always held.
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2026-02-1116 minLiving in the Spirit!Celebrating Black History: The Whitewashing of the Biblical Story - Episode of 4For generations, the biblical story has been told through a narrow lens—one that often stripped Scripture of its original context, culture, and liberating power.
This series is an invitation to pause, question, and reclaim what was never meant to be erased.
During Black History Month, Living in the Spirit presents a four-part podcast series titled:
“The Whitewashing of the Biblical Story.”
This is not about abandoning faith.
This is about telling the truth about it.
Together, we will explore how empire, colonization, and power reshaped how the Bible was ta...
2026-02-0421 minLiving in the Spirit!Still Dreaming and Still SpeakingIn this compelling episode of Living in the Spirit, Apostle Sharyn Cosby challenges the Church to move beyond celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. into living out his unfinished work. While parades, worship services, and tributes abound, this message confronts a sobering truth: remembrance without justice is nostalgia, not honor. Grounded in Scripture and spoken with apostolic authority, the episode names present-day injustices in America and calls proclaimers of the gospel to courageous, Spirit-led action. Echoing the words of John Lewis—“If not now, then when? If not you, then who?”—this episode is a summons to faith...
2026-01-2119 minLiving in the Spirit!Foundations in Motion: Worship, Dance, and Living in the SpiritIn this episode of the Living in the Spirit Podcast, Apostle Sharyn Cosby sits down with Shalawnda Rhodes, one of the five founding members of In the Spirit Christian Church, to reflect on the early days of the ministry and the powerful role of worship through movement. Shalawnda shares how the Inspirational Dance Ministry was birthed and grew to over 25 young people, using liturgical dance as both worship and discipleship.
Through honest reflection, Shalawnda explores leadership, creativity, and obedience across changing seasons, concluding with a heartfelt discussion on what living in the Spirit has meant to her...
2026-01-1443 minLiving in the Spirit!Living in the Spirit: From Then to Now — A Sacred Journey of Faith, Legacy, and BecomingAs we begin a new year, this special episode of the Living in the Spirit Podcast invites listeners into a sacred conversation about faith, legacy, and spiritual growth.
Host Apostle Sharyn Cosby is joined by Rev. Brenda Denson, one of the five original founders of In the Spirit Christian Church (2007) and former pastor of Pine Street Christian Church, a historic Black congregation that has served Tulsa for over 100 years and faithfully endured in the aftermath of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Rev. Denson reflects on her spiritual formation at Higher Dimensions Family Church under Bishop Carlton...
2026-01-0735 minLiving in the Spirit!Moving Beyond Resolutions for the New YearAs the new year approaches, many of us focus on resolutions—exercise, finances, and self-improvement. In this Living in the Spirit message, we pause to ask a deeper question: What about our relationship with God?
This spirit-filled, prophetic podcast challenges us to move beyond temporary resolutions and embrace a holy resolve to follow Jesus Christ—who lived among the margins, loved unconditionally, and calls us to walk in the Spirit. The message concludes with a powerful congregational affirmation committing to live more like Christ in the year ahead.
2025-12-3116 minLiving in the Spirit!Learning to Love AuthenticallyIn this episode of Living in the Spirit, we explore what it truly means to love authentically and unconditionally in a world marked by division, violence, fear, and spiritual confusion. As current events continue to reflect a loss of compassion for both God and humanity, this conversation calls believers back to Spirit-led-love- the kind of love Jesus modeled and commanded.
2025-12-2417 minLiving in the Spirit!Where is Your Joy?What is joy—and how do we find it when life feels heavy?
In this episode of Living in the Spirit, we explore the true meaning of joy—not happiness based on circumstances, but the deep, abiding joy that comes from God’s presence. You’ll discover how joy is cultivated through connection with the Holy Spirit, how it strengthens us in difficult seasons, and how it becomes a witness to others.
This episode concludes with a guided prayer inviting God to restore joy, renew weary hearts, and remind us that the world didn’t give us th...
2025-12-1716 minLiving in the Spirit!Caring for Others While Caring for Yourself During the Holiday SeasonToday’s episode is timely, because we are entering a season that is joyful for some, stressful for many, and exhausting for those who pour themselves out for others every single day.
Whether you’re caring for children, aging parents, a spouse, church members, neighbors, or your community—today’s conversation is for every caregiver whose spirit needs refreshing.
And today, we have a powerful guest joining us, the Rev. Sheila Spencer. Rev. Spencer is a woman whose words, heart, and wisdom are blessing caregivers all across the country. She is the author of the new trans...
2025-12-1040 minLiving in the Spirit!Don't Let the Enemy Steal What God has PurposedIn this powerful episode of Living in the Spirit, Apostle Sharyn delivers a timely message about protecting the purpose God has placed inside you. Through scripture, real-life reflection, and prophetic encouragement, this episode uncovers how the enemy tries to steal your identity, your focus, and your confidence - and how you can stand firm in God's promises. If you've been feeling discouraged, distracted, or spiritually under attack, this word will remind you that what God has purposed in your life cannot be stolen, delayed, or denied.
Tune in and step boldly into the destiny God has already se...
2025-12-0316 minLiving in the Spirit!A Thanksgiving of Truth, Justice, and the Spirit”Welcome to Living in the Spirit, where we pause, breathe, and open ourselves to God’s truth in a world that often prefers convenience over conviction. In today’s episode, we enter a sacred moment of prophetic thanksgiving—one rooted not in fantasy or nostalgia, but in truth, justice, compassion, memory, mercy, and love.
This episode invites us to look beyond the traditional images of Thanksgiving and into the deeper spiritual work God calls us to do: remembering the land we stand on, the people who were displaced, the stolen labor that built this nation, and the immigr...
2025-11-2814 minLiving in the Spirit!The Spirit of Righteous ResistanceThis special Living in the Spirit episode explores the spiritual meaning behind the nationwide economic and labor boycott scheduled for November 25–December 2. The host explains that boycotts have always been part of faith-led justice movements, from the Exodus to the Civil Rights era. The episode frames the boycott as a form of spiritual discipline, aligning economic choices with God’s call for justice.
Listeners learn the goals of the boycott—challenging unjust labor practices, confronting economic inequality, and supporting workers’ dignity. Practical guidance is provided on participating in the boycott through reduced spending, supporting local and minority-owned business...
2025-11-2617 minLiving in the Spirit!Living in the Spirit in a Divided WorldToday's episode is about something that hits close to home for all of us—the weight of division in our world. We see it everywhere: politics, race, money, even among our own families and church communities. Come let us reason together in the Spirit!
2025-11-1919 minLiving in the Spirit!When You Can't See it, Trust It!There are seasons in our lives when seems that God is not moving. Remember, faith isn't about seeing God move-it's about trusting that God is moving even when everything looks still. This episode will dig a little deeper into the truth of experiencing the hand of God. When you can't see God moving, trust that God is moving!
Recorded live November 11, 2025; 7:00 pm CST
2025-11-1519 minLiving in the Spirit!Experiencing the Hand of God Over Your LifeWelcome to segment 1 of 4, Experiencing the Hand of God Over Your Life. Today's segment, "The Presence of God's Hand." In this opening segment Apostle Sharyn Cosby invites you to slow down and recognize the unseen hand of God that has been guiding, protecting, and strengthening you all along. Through scripture, real-life reflection, and Spirit-filled encouragement, you'll discover how God's hand is not just powerful - it's personal.
2025-11-0518 minLiving in the Spirit!Lessons from the PigeonsLiving in the Spirit means we don't walk alone. Lessons from the pigeons remind us that the Spirit leads us in to community - a place of shared faith, shared strength and shared purpose. Walking in the Spirit means that we never walk alone.
2025-10-2906 minLiving in the Spirit!Living in Step with the SpiritIn his episode listeners explore what it truly means to walk in rhythm with God. Drawing from Galatians 5:25, " Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit," she offers a heartfelt reflection on the power of spiritual alignment- moving at God's pace rather than at our own.
2025-10-2215 min2025-10-1516 minLiving in the Spirit!A Daily ChoiceLiving in the Spirit is a daily choice. Today, let me ask: Am I waling in step with the Spirit, or am I rushing ahead on my own?
2025-09-3006 minLiving in the Spirit!Living in the Spirit a brief introduction"Living in the Spirit" is a faith-based podcast designed to help listeners walk closer with God by learning what it truly mean to live Spirit-filled lives. Each episode explodes biblical truths, practical wisdom, and personal stories.
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