Affrilachia Mama
8 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAffrilachia Mama brings you inspirational messages along with country, mountain and folk singin,' personal storytellin,' and folk tales from the Appalachian region of the United States. Many of her stories are about unknown African-American Appalachians in West Virginia and other parts of Appalachia. A southern Appalachian woman of African and European descent, D. M. "Joy" Foster, your show host, hails from the Blue Ridge Mountains of West Virginia. She is a storyteller, vocalist/musician and author. Tune in every Monday at 3:00pm Central, be uplifted, and learn something new! Please drop us a line and let us know how this Podcast has been helpful to you. We can be reached at: https://www.affrilachiamama.com
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Episodes
A Taste of Us!
May 18, 2021 01:00 - 6 minutes - 4.26 MBAfrican-American Appalachians have lived in Appalachia since the soldiers and settlers first pushed the Native Americans off of the land. Yet, their history has gone virtually unknown and they have remained "invisible" to most people when they think of Appalachia. They only think of white people. In this episode we learn more about their stories which will be broadcast in future episodes and how this name for them, "Affrilachians" was brought about. https://www.affrilachiamama.com "Fi...
Overcome Discouragement!
May 12, 2021 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.39 MBAre you facing a difficult challenge and don't know which way to turn? Join Appalachia Mama and hear God's Wisdom to help you make it through! Also, be inspired by the "little known" story of what the great Gospel Singer, Mahalia Jackson did, when she was faced with discouragement and humiliation over the way she sang. Appalachia Mama also sings the old hymn, "God is Real," and plays her guitar to encourage you. Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am...
What A Friend We Have In Jesus!
May 11, 2021 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.89 MBDown in the hills of West Virginia, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" is an old Hymn that my Mama use to sing. Did your Mother or Grandmother sing it too? Such a great tribute to their spirits of faith. and how they passed that faith onto their children. Appalachia Mama brings the word of God along with the old time hymn, What a Friend We Have in Jesus." Be Blessed!
Forgive Seventy Times Seven!
May 03, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBDo you want to develop more happiness and joy in your life? Do you want your heart to be more loving and forgiving ? What did Jesus say about forgiveness? Be uplifted with today's message and join Appalachia Mama in learning how to forgive. You deserve to be more richly blessed! If this episode has been a blessing to you, please drop us a line and let us know. We can be reached at, https://www.appalachiamama.com Music: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License...
Prayer Changes Things!
April 26, 2021 23:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBWould you like to overcome the problems in your life? How about a healing in your body temple or your finances? Do you want to improve your marriage, your business or your relationship with your children? Whatever it is, if you will listen to this powerful message today from the Word of God and apply it to your life, you will experience the blessings of God, and your life will never be the same! If this episode has been a blessing to you, please drop us a line and let us know. You can re...
Keep Hope Alive!
April 20, 2021 04:16 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBDo you want to keep your hope alive and burning brightly? In this uplifting episode, Appalachia Mama shows you how! You will be inspired when you hear the powerful uplifting story of Wilma Rudolph, the famous Olympian track star who was told she would never walk! And your heart will be greatly strengthened when you hear the word of God and the truth it brings you. She also shares a poem called Hope that is sure to make you pause and reflect on our current situation. This episode is bound t...
How to Retain Your Youth!
April 09, 2021 18:22 - 7 minutes - 5.16 MBAre you still young at heart? Do you still have a little child inside you that loves to run and play? She or he Do you want to retain your wonder and excitement for life? Sista' Joy says letting this little child out will help you to retain your youth! This podcast speaks to being "Young at Heart," and the joy that comes from being childlike...not childish! Visit her website at www.hillbillysoulsista.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/appalachiamama/message
Shhhhhh....It's Lightnin'!
April 09, 2021 07:44 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBWhat did we do down in the hills when it was lightnin'? You'll be tickled! Also, do you know what a Party Line is? Join Sista' Joy for some fun and stories from the hills of W.Va. Hillbilly Soul Sista' Stories brings you a story about Lightnin' and the Party Line Telephone from the hills of West "By God" Virginia! The Hillbilly Soul Sista' will touch your heart, tickle your funny bone and set your toes to tappin' with her Banjolele playing and her amusing rememberances. Fun for the who...