It’s tiiiimmmeeeeee (in Mariah Carey’s voice) !! A new season has arrived. Stepping into 2026 with season 2 of my podcast feels aligned and right on time.
First of all thank you to everyone that has subscribed, liked, commented and streamed on Apple, YouTube, or any of the listening platforms. I’m unable to fully expressed how much I appreciate the support. Listen, this podcast idea came from the experience of taking my Mother to go see Sinners.
I wanted to create a platform that would be educational, thought provoking, and stand as impactful content that could bring my community together, or help people dive into their culture, and find their faith community. I have some amazing guests lined up for this round. I’m so excited!
So I’m dedicating this episode to all of the supporters. Thank you for subscribing, not just on Substack, but also on Apple, YouTube, and Spotify. I read every comment, DM, and email about the podcast. Foreal, I didn’t expect anyone to love it or hate it, I was just seeking to create. My goal was to create and connect with my guests, and make connections for any listeners.
In this season 2 premiere episode of The Practice of a Hoodoo Baptist, I speak to the ones who were chosen to wake up first — not because they were stronger, but because they were sensitive enough to hear the call. I’m talking about those that have deconstructed from the church and/or from christianity. Those that no longer see their culture as shame or a disgrace. Those that no longer view anything Black or African as demonic.
Whatever the reason or however you got here, I’m glad you made it. You’re here and that is beautiful in my eyes. Deconstruction ain’t easy, but just know you are not alone. There is a weight of being the first to march to the beat of your own drum. There is a major weight of being the first to think and believe differently. This isn’t about ego. It’s about responsibility.
This episode is a mirror for those who’ve always known something—but didn’t always have language, support, or safety to say it out loud. If you’ve ever felt like you were carrying something no one else could see, this one is for you. This is a reflection for anyone who has ever felt out of place not because they were wrong — but because they were ahead.
Your new community awaits you. Your ancestors got you.
You are covered by spirit. You are guided by blood.
