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917 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPJC Media is a network focused on real Christian talk about issues that affect every day of our lives. From culture and arts, to politics, and devotions, PJC Media exists to invigorate the Christian culture with thought provoking, wholesome, and educational broadcasts and programming.
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Is Capitalism Bad for the Environment? -- The Parker J Cole Show
July 03, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBOn June 12 Bernie Sanders told Americans that we must embrace what he calls “democratic socialism.” One reason he gave was that “democratic socialism” will give us a cleaner, safer environment. “…we’re talking about the right to a clean environment,” he said. “… [All] over this country, you’ve got people who are turning on their water faucets today and the water that’s coming out is not drinkable. It’s toxic. You’ve got kids in the Bronx and many parts of this country, in urban areas, coming...
Six Years of Write Stuff Freedom Celebration
July 02, 2019 23:00 - 56 minutes - 50.7 MBIn a couple of days, we'll be celebrating the 4th of July which heralds the anniversary of he signing of the Declaration of Independence. The powerful words of this historical document, we hear the words of freedom, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. When I first started this show six years ago, I wanted to give Christian authors a platform for them to be able to tell the world about their books. Over the years I've had the honor of showcasing all sorts of books, from Christian authors...
Let's Talk About It with Jenny White/ Death At the Border!
June 29, 2019 00:00 - 58 minutes - 52.5 MBThe Democrats in the US have approved billions of dollars worth of humanitarian aid for migrants at the us/Mexico border. It's unclear whether the bill fwill now pass in the Republican-controlled Senate, and President Trump has threatened to veto it. The bill comes as concerns grow over the situation in migrant detention centers in the Us with reports of children being kept in squalid conditions. Harrowing photos of a drowned migrant father and his infant daughter have also focused the countr...
Behind the Veil: Exposing the Evil of Domestic Oppression -- Parker J Cole Show
June 26, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBDomestic oppression…what is that? Did you know that domestic oppression is the seedbed for every other form of abuse that takes place within families and churches? And did you know that the quantity of people who suffer under domestic oppression within the church is staggering in its pervasiveness?In Behind the Veil: Exposing the Evil of Domestic Oppression and Providing Hope, pastor and biblical counselor Warren Lamb pulls back the veil on an evil that has been too long misunderstood and ove...
Dragon's Fire -- Write Stuff -- 6/25/2019
June 25, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBAfter thousands of years, Slayvin, a corrupted, soul-devouring black dragon has finally escaped imprisonment. The war for souls has begun. As the flames of the Black Dragon's War are fanned, Orcs, Dwarves, Elves, Humans, and more are left with a choice; forge unlikely alliances, or forfeit their souls. In either case, the future is grim. It is a future of war. Axes are sharpened, bows are strung, and cryptic prophecies are examined for the one thing that is all but lost--hope. Join m...
The Marriage Playbook Season 8 Game 5 "Meet the Parents" (Re-Podcast)
June 24, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBMarriage is a community decision althouigh you're the one who has to live with your choice, you need the help of your village in your decision making process. If you decide to get married be sure to embrace the age old tradition of meeting the parents. Re-podcast of a february show listen in with us @7PM EST on blogtalk radio or dial in 646 668-8485
Let's Talk About It with Jenny White/ Abortion/ yay or nay? **REPLAY**
June 22, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MB**REBROADCAST** Roe v. Wade (1973), was a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in which the Court ruled that the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U. S. Constitution provides a fundamental "right to privacy" that protects a pregnant woman's liberty to choose whether or not to have an abortion. Norma Leah Nelson McCorvey, better known by the legal pseudonym Jane Roe, was the plaintiff in the landmark American lawsuit Roe v. Wade in 1973. The U.S. Supreme Court r...
Flying Solo (Course Corrections) -- Write Stuff -- 6/18/2019
June 18, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBScheduled to receive his aeronautical engineering degree in a few months, Chris is determined to gain a career in aviation as an airline pilot. Then tragedy strikes and every part of his life is changed, including his relationship with the woman he loves. Chris desperately needs explanations. Somehow he finds some answers in the midst of chaos. He learns that difficulty can be a good teacher, but that suffering is often the best teacher. Join me as I chat with JK Weller and his YA book. You ...
The Marriage Playbook Season 8 game 10 "Blurred Lines" (Re-Podcast)
June 17, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBWe Replay Season 8 Game 10 "Blurred Lines", The world confused in relationships where gender and sexual preference is distorted and run amuck. We discuss it all on The Marriage Playbook, log in 7PM EST tonight. dial in 646 668-8485 listen to this episode.
Let's Talk About It with Jenny White/Let's Talk About Menopause
June 15, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBMenopause occurs when there are very few eggs left to be fertilized, and the output of estrogen and progesterone is so small that the eggs are not stimulated to ovulate for most women, this happens in their early 50s. For other women, some external event brings on menopause: Bilateral oophorectomy puts the body into menopause immediately because there ar no ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone. A partial oophorectomy has a less severe impact on the body because only one ovary is remo...
2085: Rise and Fall of the Sisters -- Write Stuff -- 6/11/2019
June 11, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBAbove the smoldering ashes of a demolished patriarchy stand The Sisters and their ruthless ironclad rule. This is a world where men are the weaker sex and those who fail to comply with The Sisters’ draconian laws are sent to labor in the factories as muted drones; drugged cogs in a heartless nation’s machine. Celebrity Vlogger and Fashion Icon Beck Paris’ life is turned upside down when she unexpectedly meets a daring man who is more than willing to challenge the supremacy of The Sisters. ...
The Marriage Playbook Replay" Love and Submission "
June 10, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBWe replay a important subject "Love and Submission 7PM EST on blogtalkradio.com/pjcmedia dial 646 668 8485
Let's Talk About It with Jenny White/ Let's Talk About Life.
June 08, 2019 00:00 - 52 minutes - 47.3 MBThe first question to be asked is, what's the meaning of life? How is your life going up to this point in your life? What do you think happens after life? Up to now, what are some of the important life lessons you have learned? If tomorrow was your last day to live, what would you do? Life can be defined as the existence of an individual or animal. Living matter that shows certain attributes that include responsiveness, growth, energy transformation and reproduction.
Waltz with Destiny -- Write Stuff -- 6/4/2019
June 04, 2019 23:00 - 42 minutes - 38.1 MBAs Hitler and his Nazis march across Europe... The splendors of Detroit's ballrooms spin Esther (McConnell) Meir around like a princess in a fairy tale Here she meets junior engineer Eric Erhardt. But will Eric abandon his playboy ways for Esther? When war comes to America's shores, Esther questions whether she has the grit to carry on the McConnell legacy. Meanwhile, Eric comes face to face with death when he's drafted into the Army and shipped to fight in Italy. Once again, war separates...
Season 8 Game 9 of The Marriage Playbook with Coaches Eric and Fran "Date Like A Christian* REPLAY*
June 03, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB**REBROADCAST** We need the help of Almighty God to enlighten us on the issue of dating. We have become so far off in our thinking on dating to the point of negative results. How do we do this while staying in the will of God? What then is the appropriate mindset? We ask these questions and address much more Monday 7PM EST April15th,2019 on blogtalradio/pjcmedia.com or by dialing 646 668-8485 press 1 to ask your question.
"Catch My Breath wk2" cont'd - The Craig Carlisle Show
June 01, 2019 19:30 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBWeek 2 study continued I encourage you to take some time to do the study questions below. Study Questions: What or who are you giving influence to in your life, God or the devil?What factors are causing you to give influence to the devil?What keeps you from giving influence to in your life to God?How do you feel when you've wrestled with a weakness in your life and chose to give influence to the devil?How do you feel when you've wrestled with a weakness in your life and chose to give influe...
Let's Talk About It with Jenny White/ Abortion/ yay or nay?
June 01, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBRoe v. Wade (1973), was a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in which the Court ruled that the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U. S. Constitution provides a fundamental "right to privacy" that protects a pregnant woman's liberty to choose whether or not to have an abortion. Norma Leah Nelson McCorvey, better known by the legal pseudonym Jane Roe, was the plaintiff in the landmark American lawsuit Roe v. Wade in 1973. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that individual...
No Visible Scars -- Write Stuff -- 5/28/2019
May 28, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBAbigail wonders if she should commit a crime. Nothing terrible. Just enough to get her locked up. Far away from her destructive marriage. She doesn’t want to admit it’s domestic abuse, but all the signs indicate she’s a victim. Because her scars are invisible, no one can see the damage inside. No one will believe her. Nine years of marriage to a church leader and a successful businessman. A good man. Then why is she so afraid? Abigail and her friend, Cassie, attend a class that teaches ...
The Marriage Playbook Season 8 Game 12 "Love and Submission "
May 27, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBGod is love and Submission is what those who love God adhere to because they love God. In Marriage this same principle applies between husbands and wives or should be. Obedience and Submission is not the same thing but most people believe so. Log in to The Marriage Playbook with Coaches Eric and Fran as they discuss love and Submission. Blogtalkradio.com/pjcmedia 646 668-8485 7PM
Let's Talk About It with Jenny White/ How a homeless man raised 3 children
May 25, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBMy guest tonight is Mr. De'Norvale Parks who will be speaking to us about homelessness and how he raised his three young boys living in a shelter not once but twice. He has authored two books: Sheltered is the first one and Sheltered Twice is the second. In his books he talks about being homeless and how he raised his boys. The main purpose for him is telling men how to raise their children anyway they can and not to abandon them because they need him. He is also affiliated with Youth World ...
Legs Closed, Bible Open -- Write Stuff -- 5/22/2019
May 22, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBThis memoir tells the story of the author -- a woman who went from depression, to having a child out of wedlock and even becoming a prostitute. It is a tale of spiraling down into the depths of despair to ultimately finding how GOD WILL and CAN GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO CONQUER! Join in the conversation as I chat with Charmaine Hunter about her memoir. You can call in at 646-668-8485 and press 1 to be live on air. Follow us on iTunes. Download Stitcher on your mobile device. Or, click on...
The Origin of the Enneagram -- The Parker J Cole Show
May 22, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBWhat is your number, the Enneagram asks. What is the Enneagram, you may ask back. An increasingly popular tool of personality analysis, the Enneagram is a diagram depicting numbers one through nine, with lines connecting each number to two other numbers. The Enneagram purports to lead a person to not only self-understanding, but to an integration of all aspects of the self and, ultimately, to an awakening to the true Self. In attempts to sanitize the Enneagram into a Christian tool for person...
The Marriage Playbook Season 8 Game 11 "The Enemies of Happiness "
May 20, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBMarriage is a God Thing! Marriage has enemiess, Satan hates everything that God has established and he uses people to disrupt, discourage, or destroy the joy that marriage can potentially bring as an enhancement to your life. This episode we will with God's help expose the things that people do or the things we self inflict that can negatively affect your happy marriage. Log in to blogtalkradio/pjcmedia.com or dial in @646 668-8485 to listen to the show.
"Catch My Breath wk2" - The Craig Carlisle Show
May 18, 2019 20:30 - 59 minutes - 54 MBWeek 2 were are digging into the reality of who we are giving influence in our minds and thoughts. If we choose not to follow Christ, then we are simply giving into the plan of the enemy.
Live Life in Full Bloom -- Write Stuff -- 5/15/2019
May 15, 2019 23:00 - 54 minutes - 48.9 MBThis women's daily devotional will transform your ordinary path from the mundane and the mayhem into extraordinary living with Christ. You will be encouraged in your religious leadership as you read these ninety-nine inspirational devotions. You will be in awe of God’s creation of the white iris, and humbled by hidden blessings found through tragedy. Learn how the phrase “remember the toilet” reminds you to look at the positive side of an ungrateful person. Laughter abounds as Mary shares ...
The One -- Write Stuff -- 5/14/2019
May 14, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBBlessed are the Machines, for they shall inherit the Earth. A juxtaposition, dystopian novel of terror, hope, and faith. Written for the Christian market, this novel will inspire you. You’ll cheer the heroes in the face of war and death, and your heart will dip and rise on the roller-coaster ride of their romances and heartbreaks. Beliefs are tested. Amish and English—the Remnant—forced to choose how to survive. Can they trust each other? Betrayal, honor, bravery and cowardice on full dis...
"Catch My Breath wk1" cont'd - The Craig Carlisle Show
May 11, 2019 19:30 - 59 minutes - 53.9 MBFinishing the study of week 1. We're continuing the discussion from last week. Rememeber, the devil is always prowling around, looking for someone to devour (1 Pet. 5:8). In our lives, we are like those ships that need a Light, a reference point to guide us safely on our journey. For many of us, the journey is challenging, we are in need of Hope. It’s my goal that “Catch My Breath” will be a lighthouse for many. Bringing both Light and Hope in their hour of struggle and pain. Things don...
Let's Talk About It with Jenny White/ Should couples seek marriage counseling?
May 11, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBSome questions to consider if you are planning to get married: Are you and your partner able to communicate effectively? Are you having issues concerning sexual relations? Do you criticize each other? Is there any addiction problem with either of you? Are there any children involved? etc.
AGI Part 5: Human Lovers vs Digital Dolls -- The Parker J Cole Show
May 08, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBGenesis 2: 18a: And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone... I think its more than significant that when God created man and woman, He created them to be with each other and for each other. Yet, with divorce, and broken marriages, casual relationships and flings, or worse, those of society who choose to not have anything to do with other people, an alternative continues to rise -- robot companions and lovers. Can intelligent robots make great husbands, wives, lovers...
The Golden Altar -- Write Stuff -- 5/7/2019
May 07, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBA formerly barred jockey battling addiction, the fledging female trainer he loves, and her criminal father race a mysterious, super-talented horse with no legal papers all the way to the Kentucky Derby while a crusading track detective is fixated on foiling their ringer scheme and putting them in jail. Join me as I chat with my returning guest co-host and contributor, Ed Donnelly and his book! You can call in at 646-668-8485 and press 1 to be live on air. Or, download Stitcher on your mobi...
Season 8 Game 9 "Date Like A Christian" (Rebroadcast)
May 06, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBSo because the weather is getting nicer and people are dating more, we decided to Rebroadcast Season 8 Game 9 "Date Like a Christian ". There are rules to this thing if you call yourself a Christian. This is not the opportunity to allow your flesh to run a muck. Church Going Wild! Log in to blogtalkradio/pjcmedia.com or dial in @ 646 668-8489 to hear the show. Monday 7PM EST
"Catch My Breath - Wk 1" - Series - The Craig Carlisle Show
May 04, 2019 19:30 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBIn our lives, we are like those ships that need a Light, a reference point to guide us safely on our journey. For many of us, the journey is challenging, we are in need of Hope. It’s my goal that “Catch My Breath” will be a lighthouse for many. Bringing both Light and Hope in their hour of struggle and pain. Things don’t always go as planned. This book will help you Learn how to Live through Life’s Let downs.
Let's Talk About It with Jenny White/ Opioid Crisis, an Urgent Health Threat
May 04, 2019 00:00 - 55 minutes - 49.5 MBIn a report released last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in 2015 the amount of opioids prescribed was enough for every American to be medicated around the clock for three weeks. At least two million people in the U.S. were addicted to prescription opioids in 2015. Drug overdose driven primarily by opioids is now the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths in the United States and trends indicate that premature deaths associated with the use of opioids are likel...
Shattered: Surviving the Loss of a Child - The Parker J Cole Show
May 01, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBThis show is dedicated to all who have lost a child...no matter how, no matter how old -- how do you survive? I hope the words in this show will help you. About a month or so ago, I found out that a vendor who I worked with during my 9 to 5 job had lost his daughter. When he told me, I couldn't believe it. His anguish and pain came through the phone and my heart went out to him. What made it more extraordinary was the fact he was one of three people in my circle who had lost their children....
Logic's End -- Write Stuff -- 4/30/2019 **REBROADCAST**
April 30, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB**REBROADCAST** "Curious how often you Humans manage to obtain that which you do not want." -- Spock In the near future, when planetary space travel has become possible, a NASA planet-finder telescope discovers a planet that has the necessary requirements to produce life. Rebecca Evans, a staunch evolutionary scientist, is one of the people chosen to visit the planet. After arriving on the surface, she is kidnapped and finds herself caught in the middle of an ongoing planetary war bet...
The Marriage Playbook Season 8 Game 10 "Blurred Lines"(The Gender Agenda)
April 29, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBRebroadcast of last weeks episode "Blurred Lines". Deals primarily with how society has accepted immortality, confusion and disorder. There is an agenda to discredit what God has established in the earth concerning gender and sexual orientation. Standing for what is right or righteous is under assault by those who promote the Satanic Code of the rule of reversal, the perversion of what is established in God's natural order. Log in or call in to blogtalkradio/pjcmedia.com or dial 646 668-84...
Let's Talk About It with Jenny White/ Your partner cheated on you, part two
April 27, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBIt's estimated that 30-60% of all married people in the U.S. cheat on their spouse, and this number is even higher for people who are dating. This means that if you have a boyfriend or girlfriend, statistically they're more likely to cheat on you than they are to stay faithful. Cheaters always get very protective over their phones and who can access them. Phone locks, frequent private phone calls from a "relative" they need to step away for, or changed passwords all signs they are hiding som...
Renee -- Write Stuff -- 4/23/2019
April 23, 2019 23:00 - 55 minutes - 49.9 MBRenee Nolan moves to the northwest. She soon finds out that there is still an investigation going on for the murder of her family, and that her late husband was not who she thought he was. Her life as she knew it was nothing but a lie. In the meantime, she befriends her boss, only for him to realize he is not over the death of his late wife, Leighanna. Follow Renee as she rebuilds her life through beating addiction, finding new love, a new family, and her, and her boss, rebuild their relation...
The Marriage Playbook Season 8 Game 10 "Blurred Lines" ( The Gender Agenda)
April 22, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBBlurred Lines
Let's Talk About It with Jenny White/Your partner cheated on you, now what?
April 20, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBIt is estimated that 30-60% of married people in the U.S. cheat on their spouse, and this number is even higher for people who are dating. This means, if you have a boyfriend or girlfriend, they're more likely to cheat on you than they are to stay faithful. One way to tell if your significant other is cheating on you is how they use their phones. Cheaters are very protective over their phones and who can have access to them. They have locks on them; frequent private phone calls from a "rel...
Prodigal Avenger -- Write Stuff -- 4/17/2019
April 17, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBA Covert Rescue Mission No One Expects to Succeed--Who will survive? Special operator and "nice Jewish kid from Hawaii," Jake "Snake" Drecker, is intent on a mission across borders to eliminate a brutal terrorist cell. That they may or may not also be holding an American missionary hostage is unclear. The intelligence is sketchy, the objectives vague, and the chance of success slim. Jake's boss and old friend, Lieutenant Colonel Mike "Pancho" Sanchez, wonders at the mysterious motivation...
The Marriage Playbook Season 8 Game 9 "Date Like A Christian"
April 15, 2019 23:00 - 59 minutes - 53.8 MBWe need the help of Almighty God to enlighten us on the issue of dating. We have become so far off in our thinking on dating to the point of negative results. How do we do this while staying in the will of God? What then is the appropriate mindset? We ask these questions and address much more Monday 7PM EST April15th,2019 on blogtalradio/pjcmedia.com or by dialing 646 668-8485 press 1 to ask your question.
"Extraordinary Measures" - The Craig Carlisle Show
April 13, 2019 19:30 - 59 minutes - 53.1 MBI've been fascinated by what it takes for us to finally give up on our plan for life and pick up God's plan. Great examples are of entertainers that live such savage lives while they're young, yet turn to God and the church during the later moments in their lives. The moments when the popular culture has deamed them too old, irrelevent, and no longer trending. Everyday people do the same. When we're young, dumb, and full of selfish outcomes, we just wanna do us (and as many others and pos...
Let's Talk About It with Jenny White/ Measles, A highly Infectious Disease
April 13, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBMeasles is a highly contagious disease and understanding the virus and what you can do to protect yourself, your family and others around you is important for the health and safety of people worldwide. Like many other viruses, measle outbreaks come and go. Though North America doesn't typically report many cases of the measles each year, the last few months and past year indicate a pattern of more and more outbreaks. Coupled with the unfounded claims that the measles vaccine causes associate...
AGI Part 4: The Human Element -- The Soul vs. The Program -- Parker J Cole Show
April 10, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBPART FOUR The human soul vs the artificial intelligence program begins the next part of our series. In all this talk about AI -- its superiority, its long reaching capabilities, and its possible eventual dominion, one has to ask themselves: What about the human element? Are we the game changer in this potential battle? After all, would artificial intelligence be what it is without us? Can it ever be truly superior to we who are God-breathed? How about the aspects of ourselves that an artif...
What Aliens Teach Us About God -- Write Stuff -- 4/9/2019 **REBROADCAST**
April 09, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB**REBROADCAST** Science fiction often shows aliens as an exaggerated form of human being, which can actually help us understand God. Tonight's show is derived from a series of blog posts by a very good friend of mine, Travis Perry. I'm a huge fan of his insight into a variety of things. In particular, this series combined by love of sci-fi aliens with my love for Christ. You may ask, 'How in the world do aliens, you know, the creatures with the four toes, the one eye, the tentacles, the m...
The Marriage Playbook Season 8 Game 8 " Addressing The Ex"
April 08, 2019 23:00 - 58 minutes - 52.5 MBThe Ex must respect your new address and you should too. Your Ex-Husband or Wife, Your Ex-Boyfriend or Girlfriend. If you have one of these; you have to deal with it in such a way that it not interfere with your new situation. When one commits to moving on you really do have to keep it moving and establish a clear and precise understanding of the boundaries. This episode the Coaches will glean from thier experiences on how to address the ex and to neutralize the enemy from the past. Log in ...
"The Discipline of Kingdom Advancement" - The Craig Carlisle Show
April 06, 2019 19:30 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBI had a conversation with Michelle Walker-Wade, the author of "The Discipline of Kingdom Advancement: How to move from Kingdom Talk to Kingdom Walk". We spent time talking about just 1 segment of her book, "35 Things Jesus Commanded His Followers To Do". We didn't make it to all 35, though. We could have talked another hour and still not scratched the surface. But, what we did cover was so amazing!! Check it out and listen for yourself. Here's how you can connect with Michelle: Faceb...
Let's Talk About It with Jenny White/"Chatting with Sabrina & Jan."
April 06, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBIn the first half-hour, I will be speaking to Dr. Sabrina Jackson who is a contributor to Channel 2 every Tuesday evening. She is a 'people expert,' a professional speaker, trainer, business consultant and author. But, she says her most important role is that of a mother. Her book, entitled, He is NOT a STATISTIC, is about her 12 laws for single mothers raising Black males. My second guest, is Dr. Jan Spivey Gilchrist is a retired art teacher, who also is an award-winning author and illustr...