Breathe: Recent Episodes
Pastor Debleaire Snell and David Person
Breathe is a weekly audio podcast presented by the Breath of Life television ministry. It's hosted by Pastor Debleaire Snell, Breath of Life's speaker/director. David Person produces the podcast and is the co-host.
Why is vision crucial for your life’s purpose? 🌟 Discover how visionary thinking shapes your journey and unlocks God’s divine plan for your life. In this episode of “Breathe,” Pastor Debleaire Snell, David Person, and Kirk Nugent explore how vision serves as your spiritual roadmap, guiding you through life’s challenges toward fulfillment and joy. Whether you’re in the midst of a leap of faith or seeking clarity in your calling, this discussion will inspire and empower you to embrace your unique purpose.
Learn how God’s providence can shape your steps, no matter where you are in life’s journey. From cultivating a vision in childhood to navigating life’s d
eserts, this conversation provides practical insights for spiritual growth and resilience.
Discover the profound lessons in "Jesus' Blueprint for True Service 🌟" as Pastor Debleaire Snell and the Breath of Life team explore what it truly means to live a life of selfless service. Drawing from Matthew 25, this powerful discussion sheds light on how acts of kindness and compassion reflect a heart aligned with God's purpose.
Join us as we unpack how service is not about gaining recognition but about making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. From feeding the hungry to clothing the needy, Jesus' example challenges us to live outwardly-focused lives that embody love and humility. Pastor Snell reminds us that service is its own blessing, filling us with joy and contentment as we pour into others.
Learn practical ways to take a "service leap" in your own life. Whether through community outreach, supporting organizations like Village of Promise, or simply offering a helping hand, there’s a role for everyone in God's plan.
Start your journey of impact today. Your service can be a testimony to God’s love and faithfulness! Join us for this special worship experience and embrace the joy of living out Jesus' blueprint for true service.
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Start your day right by filling your spiritual cup first! Discover how prioritizing your spiritual bowl can create a ripple effect, positively impacting your health, family, and professional life. Join Pastor Debleaire Snell, David Person, and Kirk Nugent for a transformative discussion on faith, focus, and living with intention.
In this inspiring episode of "Breathe," the team from Breath of Life dives into practical ways to prioritize what truly matters. Learn how to overcome distractions, recalibrate your priorities, and make space for spiritual growth, emotional health, and family connections—all while maintaining a thriving professional life.
This powerful conversation is part of the "Leap Year 2025" series designed to help you achieve exponential growth spiritually and in every area of your life. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain daily inspiration, prayer, and praise.
Subscribe to the Breath of Life YouTube channel for more faith-based content, resources, and programs tailored to inspire and uplift you. Let's take this leap year journey together as we focus on God's plan for our lives!
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Discover God's Plan for Your Financial Freedom 🌟 in this empowering message by Pastor Debleaire Snell. Learn how to transform your perspective on money, moving beyond personal indulgence to using finances as a force for good. Explore practical, faith-based principles on stewardship, giving, and saving, all rooted in Biblical wisdom.
Join Pastor Snell and the Breath of Life community as we dive into powerful insights to help you achieve financial liberty and become a blessing to others. This inspirational teaching will guide you to honor God with your resources, break free from debt, and embrace a life of generosity and purpose.
Looking for daily inspiration, prayer, and praise? Subscribe to the Breath of Life YouTube channel for more faith-based content from a contemporary Urban perspective. Let’s grow together in faith and financial freedom!
Don’t miss this Podcast Episode with Pastor Debleaire Snell. Share this message with friends and family as we embrace God's plan for our lives through faith and stewardship. Let’s take a leap toward financial freedom together!
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Hosts Debleaire Snell, David Person, and Kirk Nugent discuss making significant growth, improvements and progress also described as "Leaps" in the area of Prayer. Questions Answered in this Episode are: How much time does the average Christian spend in prayer? Have you experienced a leap in your prayer life recently? Why do you think our prayer lives lag so consistently? What has been most beneficial in helping you establish healthy prayer rhythms? What are some keys to making a big leap in your prayer life?
Hosts Debleaire Snell, David Person, and Kirk Nugent discuss making significant growth, improvements and progress also described as "Leaps" in the area of Gratitude. Questions Answered in this Episode are: What is gratitude Where does gratitude begin? Is it truly possible to practice gratitude in a season of great trial or pressure Why is gratitude essential to my spiritual journey? What are some keys to experiencing a leap in the area of gratitude?
Hosts Debleaire Snell, David Person, and Kirk Nugent discuss the book "Leap Year" by Pastor Snell. Specifically looking at the following questions: What is the book leap year about? Who is this book and teaching series for? Where did this idea come from? Why do we generally remain stuck in negative patterns What does a leap year look like?
Hosts Debleaire Snell, David Person, and Kirk Nugent fighting the "Holiday Bulge" with special guest Dr. Raynon Andrews. Questions covered: What makes the holidays such a dangerous time when it comes down to weight gain? What are some of the common mistakes/patterns that people engage in during the holidays? What’s is good daily calorie count? Is it good to count calories? How much does eating late affect weight gain? Does it help to starve yourself until big meal time? Can you help our audience develop a fitness plan as we approach the holidays?
Hosts Debleaire Snell, David Person, and Kirk Nugent tackle the topic of Loneliness and Grief during the Holidays with special guest Dr. John Ruffin. Questions covered: What percentage of people actually wind up dreading the holidays because of loneliness and loss. Should people plan a trip or an occasion to keep from dealing with grief during the holidays or should they look to face it head on? Is there a difference between healthy grief and unhealthy grief? What are some steps that people can take to deal with grief in a healthier fashion? Join the Conversation, leave a comment and share with a friend.
If you knew then what you know now... What would you do? Hosts Debleaire Snell, David Person, Kirk Nugent answer this question directly in today's episode. Questions covered: If you only knew then what you know now what would you do differently with your kids/family? If you knew then what you know now what would you do differently financially? If you knew then what you know now what would you do differently with your time?
As we face this holiday season, many have in-laws coming to spend the holiday. We want to have a conversation around managing scenarios with our in-laws. Hosts Pastor Debleaire Snell and David Person welcome Danita Jones and Gianna Snell keeping the female representation in this conversation on the Holidays and In-Laws. Questions Covered: Should children defer to their parents or in-laws when they come for a visit? What are some boundaries that should not be crossed by in-laws? How do you traverse different, cultural backgrounds, and traditions in dealing with in-laws.
Hosts Pastor Debleaire Snell and David Person welcome Danita Jones and Karlecia Swann to add female representation to this relationship based conversation on the Friend Zone. Could your "One" be in the friend zone?
Questions Covered: What does it mean to put someone in the friend zone? Is that a conscious or unconscious decision? Do friends make the best romantic partners? Should we actively look in the friend zone? Once men see a woman as a friend, can it change? Can men and women really be friends platonically? Join the Conversation.
Hosts Pastor Debleaire Snell and David Person welcome Danita Jones and Karlecia Swann to add female representation to this relationship based conversation on Modifying your Dating Type. Is it even possible for you to modify your type? Some of the questions they cover are these: Is it wrong to have a type? Do preferences come from God? Is it possible to adjust or modify your type? How do I know if I need to modify my type?
Pastor Debleaire Snell, David Person, and Kirk Nugent discuss the pending Election, it's eventual Outcome regardless of who is Elected and how we should Respond. It’s Monday before election day. Why is it important for me to go ahead and vote? God is in control. Does it matter if I vote as a believer? Some believe there could be violence if a certain party wins. Should I take precautions? Should I be distraught if my preferred candidate does not win? How do I find Hope? I know a political uncertainty.
Pastor Debleaire Snell, David Person, and Kirk Nugent discuss Romans 8:28 and answer some quesitons: Do you believe that all things work together for good to those who love the Lord? Are there any exceptions to that belief? Does that mean my tragedies and traumas were a part of God’s plan for me? What would you say to somebody who is in a painful or hard season of life? How does someone learn to see “the good“ when everything is not good?
Pastor Debleaire Snell, David Person, and Kirk Nugent discuss our proximity to God. Have you ever felt far from God? Are we ever far from God, or is that just a feeling? What is usually at work in our souls when we feel far from God? What does it mean to know God, walk with God or be close to God? How do we regain intimacy or closeness to God? Join the conversation, leave a comment below.
Pastor Debleaire Snell, David Person, and Kirk Nugent explore several questions surrounding Christianity and Guilt. Should Christians ever feel guilty? Should I ever feel the need to confess the same sin repeatedly? What is grace? How do grace and obedience relate to each other? Is there a correlation between offering for forgiveness, and feeling forgiven? What are some things we can do to manage the sense of guilt and condemnation? Join the conversation and leave comment below.
Pastor Debleaire Snell, David Person, and Kirk Nugent tackle the headlines surrounding Media Mogul Sean Diddy Combs. Initial thoughts as this investigation unfolds, how should African-Americans feel, rumors that are being attached to other people i.e. TD Jakes. Is there spiritual lesson to be learned from this situation? Join us for this powerful episode.
Pastor Debleaire Snell, David Person, and Kirk Nugent discuss what it means to be alone. Not just from a Romantic perspective but even in a crowd, even with thousands of followers, even in a full home, many of us still experience a state of loneliness. From creation God created us for Relationship, lets talk about it in this Episode.
Pastor Debleaire Snell, David Person, and Kirk Nugent The only thing worse then not having any help in your time of need is to actually have help and not avail yourself of it... Not to reach out to it. What stops us from Asking for Help? Let's talk about it in this Episode of Breathe.
Pastor Debleaire Snell, David Person, and Kirk Nugent have a candid discussion on the Power of a Decision. What's more powerful... Decision or Destiny? Does God override our power to Choose? What about Destination? There's lots to unpack. Enjoy and be sure to Share this Episode.
Pastor Debleaire Snell, David Person, and Kirk Nugent do deep dive on Jealousy and Envy, how it arises, and how the growing Christian should respond. Didn't God say he's jealous? Let's talk about it together in this open discussion.
Pastor Debleaire Snell, David Person, and Kirk Nugent reflect on the road to 200 Episodes of the Breathe Podcast. Inception with Dr. Carlton Byrd and David Person, then passing the torch to Pastor Debleaire Snell and his vision for it, then bringing on Pastor Kirk Nugent and making the shift to Video. Our Favorite episodes and discussions along with Stories of Impact around the world.
Pastor Debleaire Snell, David Person, and Kirk Nugent tackle the question: What is Blackness? Who has the monopoly on what it means to be Black in America and by extension across the Globe? Powerful discussion that touches on some current events as well.
Special encore edition of the Breathe Podcast with David Person, Pastor Debleaire Snell and Sister Gianna Snell. Open discussion about the Snells, their journey, and all they have overcome.
Hosts David Person, Pastor Debleaire Snell, and Pastor Kirk Nugent continue in the theme Is It Possible? In this final session they discuss Generosity and Giving while truly expecting nothing in Return.
Breathe Podcasts Hosts take a look at Current Events, US Politics, and History in the making. There was an assassination attempt on Former President Trump, President Biden suspends his campaign no longer seeking re-election, and Vice President Harris becomes the Presumptive Nominee for the Democratic Party a first for a woman of color.
Hosts David Person, Pastor Debleaire Snell, and Pastor Kirk Nugent continue in the theme Is It Possible? in the month of July 2024 and in this fourth session they discuss Forgiveness and the Instructions Jesus gave us.
Hosts David Person, Pastor Debleaire Snell, and Pastor Kirk Nugent continue in the theme Is It Possible? in the month of July 2024 and in this third session they discuss Miracles even literally Moving Mountains.
Hosts David Person, Pastor Debleaire Snell, and Pastor Kirk Nugent continue in the theme Is It Possible? in the month of July 2024 and in this second session they discuss Loving Your Enemies.
Hosts David Person, Pastor Debleaire Snell, and Pastor Kirk Nugent tackle the theme Is Is Possible? in the month of July 2024 and in this first session they discuss Peace in the Storm.
Hosts David Person, Pastor Debleaire Snell, and Pastor Kirk Nugent tackle Christian Identity in the month of June 2024 and in this Fourth and Final session they discuss Decline in Christian Membership
Hosts David Person, Pastor Debleaire Snell, and Pastor Kirk Nugent tackle Christian Identity in the month of June 2024 and in this third session they discuss the Last Days and the Second Coming.
Hosts David Person, Pastor Debleaire Snell, and Pastor Kirk Nugent tackle Christian Identity in the month of June 2024 and in this second session they discuss being a Witness for Jesus Christ.
Hosts David Person, Pastor Debleaire Snell, and Pastor Kirk Nugent tackle Christian Identity in the month of June 2024 and in this first session they discuss Legalism in the Church.
Ep 187 Do you Support Black Businesses?
Hosts David Person, Pastor Debleaire Snell, and Pastor Kirk Nugent are joined by Danita Jones to tackle an often heard phrase: "...see, that's why I don't support Black Businesses..." Why is this a thing? What is the underlying cause? Let's talk about it, join us in the comments.
Part 2 of an important discussion about avoiding adultery with Pastor Debleaire Snell, First Lady Gianna Snell, Pastor Kirk Nugent, and David Person.
First Lady Gianna Snell joins her husband Pastor Debleaire Snell, Pastor Kirk Nugent, and David Person for an honest, thought-provoking and humorous conversation about how to avoid adultery. Part 1 of a two-part conversation.
Hosts Pastor Snell, Pastor Kirk, and David Person talk about OJ Simpson. Where they were when certain things happened, the surrounding events that impacted the trial, and what can be learned from his story.
Pastor Snell and David Person continue their candid conversation with Candice and Jarius Hayes about a family tragedy.
Pastor Snell and David Person have a candid conversation with Candice and Jarius Hayes about a family tragedy. Part 1 of a two-part conversation.
Pastor Snell and David Person interview Gail Masondo, a life and wellness coach based in South Africa. Gail is the former manager of Take 6 and one of the executive producers of the critically acclaimed Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration.
Part 2 of their conversation about living an "excuse-less" life is this week's topic for Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent and David Person.
Part 1 of a discussion about being "ExcuseLess" with Pastor Debleaire Snell, Pastor Kirk Nugent, and David Person.
Mass shootings are this week's topic on Breathe, with Pastor Debleaire Snell, Pastor Kirk Nugent, and David Person
Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent and David Person continue their conversation about Black culture. Part 2 of a two-part conversation.
Pastors Debleaire Snell and Kirk Nugent, and David Person discuss the challenges of blending Black culture with the majority culture. Part 1 of a two-part conversation.
Hosts Debleaire Snell and David Person are joined by Gianna Snell and Kaylin Griffin to discuss whether Love can really be Blind.
Pastor Debleaire Snell, Pastor Kirk Nugent and David Person conclude their discussion on the Essential Role of Hope in the Black Community and in the Christian Church.
Pastor Debleaire Snell, Pastor Kirk Nugent and David Person discuss the Essential Role of Hope in the Black Community and in the Christian Church.
Gianna Snell, the First Lady of Breath of Life and the Oakwood University Church, joins her husband Pastor Debleaire Snell, Pastor Kirk Nugent and David Person for enlightening and humorous conversation about Black love.
State Rep. Laura Hall of Huntsville joins Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent and David Person to discuss voting and voting rights.
Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent, and David Person conclude their conversation with T. James Jackson about his radical weight loss journey and learn insight on what motivated him, what techniques worked, and how he is maintaining a healthier lifestyle.
Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent, and David Person continue their conversation with T. James Jackson about his radical weight loss journey and learn insight on what motivated him, what techniques worked, and how he is maintaining a healthier lifestyle.
Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent, and David Person talk with T. James Jackson about his radical weight loss journey and learn insight on what motivated him, what techniques worked, and how he is maintaining a healthier lifestyle.
Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent, and David Person conclude their conversation with life coach Tania Nixon. #goals
Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent, and David Person kick off the New Year with life coach Tania Nixon. #goals
Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent and David Person talk about keeping the Christ in Christmas.
Ep. 164 Lamont Dupree, Pastor Debleaire Snell, Pastor Kirk Nugent and David Person conclude their conversation about managing our finances during the holiday season. Part 3
Pastor Debleaire Snell, Pastor Kirk Nugent and David Person continue their conversation with Lamont Dupree. Get ready for more real talk about managing our finances during the holiday season. Part 2
Lamont Dupree joins Pastor Debleaire Snell, Pastor Kirk Nugent and David Person for some real talk about managing our finances during the holiday season. Part 1
Professor Myon Boyd joins Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent and David Person to discuss strategies for not overeating during the holidays.
Ep. 160 Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent and David Person have a candid talk about what it means to be husbands. Part 2.
Ep. 159 Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent and David Person have a candid talk about what it means to be husbands. Part 1
Ep 158 Breathe Podcast Keeping it HOT with the Nixons Part 2
Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent and David Person conclude their conversation with Pastor John and Mrs. April Nixon about love, sex, and marriage.
John and April Nixon are the dynamic relationship coaching duo known as “Just John & April.” Together, they host a relationship podcast called “Ask John & April LIVE” that airs on Wednesday nights at 9pm EST on YouTube. They love to post funny relationship reels on Instagram so that their nearly 40k followers can relate to the highs and lows of married life. With nearly 25 years of relationship coaching experience, John and April have helped hundreds of couples to repair their relationships through improved emotional intelligence, better communication, self-acceptance and a focus on God. They are committed to helping couples who struggle with connection to fire up their total intimacy. John and April have two teenaged children and reside in the Washington, DC Metro area. You can take their free intimacy quiz today
Social Media:
YouTube.com/justjohnandapril
Facebook.com/justjohnandapril
Instagram.com/justjohnandapril
Ep 157 Breathe Podcast Keeping it HOT with the Nixons
Love, sex and marriage is the topic when April Nixon and her husband Pastor John Nixon II join Pastor Debleaire Snell, Pastor Kirk Nugent, and David Person.
John and April Nixon are the dynamic relationship coaching duo known as “Just John & April.” Together, they host a relationship podcast called “Ask John & April LIVE” that airs on Wednesday nights at 9pm EST on YouTube. They love to post funny relationship reels on Instagram so that their nearly 40k followers can relate to the highs and lows of married life. With nearly 25 years of relationship coaching experience, John and April have helped hundreds of couples to repair their relationships through improved emotional intelligence, better communication, self-acceptance and a focus on God. They are committed to helping couples who struggle with connection to fire up their total intimacy. John and April have two teenaged children and reside in the Washington, DC Metro area. You can take their free intimacy quiz today
Social Media:
YouTube.com/justjohnandapril
Facebook.com/justjohnandapril
Instagram.com/justjohnandapril
Breath Ep 156 Finding Love and Marriage after Divorce with Angela Baptiste
Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent and David Person discuss finding love and marriage after divorce with Angela Baptiste.
Breath Ep 155 Let's Talk about Communication in Relationships with the Frazers
Pastor Snell and David Person discuss Communication in Relationships with Drs. Edith and Trevor Fraser
Ep 153 Danita Jones Pt 1
Pastor Debleaire Snell, Pastor Kirk Nugent and co-host David Person continue their conversation with author Danita LaShelle about finding the "one." Part 2
Ep 153 Danita Jones Pt 1
"Pastor Debleaire Snell, Pastor Kirk Nugent and co-host David Person talk with author Danita LaShelle about finding the "one." Part 1"
Ep. 151 Pastor Snell and David Person are joined by a panel of church trauma experts for Restoration Weekend at the Oakwood University Church: Dr. Beverly Robinson, Dr. Kathy Purnell and Dr. Kesslyn Brade Stennis. Part 3
Part 2 of the Restoration Weekend panel at Oakwood University Church, featuring Pastor Snell, Dr. Beverly Robinson, Dr. Kathy Purnell and Dr. Kesslyn Brade Stennis
Pastor Snell and David Person are joined by a panel of church trauma experts: Dr. Beverly Robinson, Dr. Kathy Purnell and Dr. Kesslyn Brade Stennis. Part 1
Episode 148 Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent and David Person conclude their conversation with April Fortune about domestic abuse. Part 2
Episode 147 Part 1 Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent and David Person have a candid conversation with April Fortune about domestic abuse. Part 1
While Pastor Snell is away, co-host David Person has a conversation with author Tyson Bell about fatherhood. Part 1 of a two-part conversation.
Co-host David Person continues his conversation with Professor Julian Waddell about entrepreneurship and faith while Pastor Snell is traveling. This is part 2 of their conversation.
Activist Angela Curry joins Pastor Snell and David Person for Part 2 of their discussion on voting rights and civic engagement.
Activist Angela Curry joins Pastor Snell and David Person to discuss voting rights and civic engagement.
Attorneys Dr. Marcya Burden Tiggs and Nesha Wright discuss citizens rights and policing with Pastor Snell and David Person.
Part 2 of Pastor Snell's conversation with Donna and Eddie Goodman, and David Person, about health and justice.
Learning to fight fair can save relationships. Pastor Snell gives important advice on how to do it.
The topic for this episode of Breathe is confrontation. Pastor Snell and David Person walk us through it.
Part 2 of the conversation that Pastor Snell and David Person had with Pastor Kirk Nugent and therapist Jonathan Gilbert about children and social media.
"Parents Just Don’t Understand" may have been a hip-hop hit, but it also describes some of the challenges families face when deciding how to manage their children’s use of social media. Pastor Snell and David Person are joined by Kirk Nugent, the media pastor at the Oakwood University Church, and behavioral therapist Jonathan Gilbert.
Pastor Debleaire Snell and co-host David Person discuss religious deception, and who can be deceived.
Pastor Snell believes Jesus challenged His followers to love outside of their comfort zones. He explains what this means to co-host David Person.
Loving yourself is not a bad thing. Pastor Snell and David Person discuss what this really means.
Drs. Nichole and Malcolm Taylor join Pastor Snell and David Person to discuss loving your spouse.
Pastor Snell continues the On the Verge series with this message preached during Wednesday night Prayer Meeting, Jan. 11, 2023.
Pastor Snell completes his first sermon from the On The Verge series, preached on Jan. 4, 2023.
Pastor Snell begins a new series, On The Verge. This is from the first Wednesday night service of the new year.
Pastor Snell has a conversation with Dr. MyRon Edmonds about faith during the 10,000 Praying Men virtual event.
Dr. Everett Roper joins Pastor Snell and David Person to discuss healthy holiday spending.
Pastor Snell and David Person are joined by Paula and Curtis Eakins to discuss healthy holiday eating.
The discussion turns to Deion Sanders and HBCU football on this brief, but fun episode of Breathe with Pastor Debleaire Snell and David Person.
Pastor Snell and a panel of experts continue their discussion about blended families and the role of fathers, part 2 of a two-part series.
Pastor Snell and a panel of experts discuss blended families and the role of fathers, part 1 of a two-part series.
Part 2 of the conversation with Pastor Snell, David Person and Cleveland “Murphy” Wilson about love, loss and grief.
Pastor Snell and David Person discuss love, loss and grief with Cleveland "Murphy" Wilson, part 1.
Pastor Snell and David Person are joined by Dr. Jennifer Patterson and Rochelle Davis to discuss "living single."
Pastor Snell and David Person are joined by Camille Williams, author of the book "Overcoming Divorce: 10 lessons of spiritual and personal restoration"
Part 2 of Pastor Snell’s conversation with Pastors Shea Crockett and Lindsey Sigh in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida about ministry and young adults.
A replay of a conversation Pastor Snell had with Pastors Shea Crockett and Lindsey Sigh in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in Aug. of 2022 about ministry and young adults.
Are Christians required to be generous? Pastor Debleaire Snell explains the connection between faith and generosity.
On the episode of Breathe, Pastor Debleaire Snell shares advice on how to manage a vision.
Pastor Snell and David Person continue the Blueprint series, by discussing how to get through a spiritual drought.
Good decision-making is the next topic for The Blueprint series and this episode of Breathe with Pastor Debleaire Snell and David Person.
Pastor Snell and David Person continue their series The Blueprint with this episode, Discovering Your Purpose.
Pastor Snell and David Person have Part 2 of their discussion about Walking in the Word from the series The Blueprint: Structuring Your Inner World.
Pastor Snell continues to lead us through the series titled The Blueprint: Structuring Your Inner World. This episode is Walking in the Word, Part 1.
Pastor Snell leads an enlightening exploration into the identity and role of the Holy Ghost as part of The Blueprint series.
Pastor Snell and David Person continue the new series titled The Blueprint: structuring your inner world. This second episode is about building a solid prayer life.
Pastor Snell and David Person start a new series titled The Blueprint: structuring your inner world. This first episode is about hearing the voice of God.
Pastor Kimberly Mann joins Pastor Marc Raphael have a dynamic discussion about Pastor Debleaire Snell’s book, Get Unrealistic.
Pastor Kyle Crawford joins Dr. Toussaint Williams for another enlightening conversation based on Pastor Debleaire Snell’s book, Get Unrealistic.
Dr. Toussaint Williams joins Pastor Marc Raphael for a discussion of Pastor Debleaire Snell’s book, Get Unrealistic.
Part 2 of Pastor Debleaire Snell's interview with media mogul Tavis Smiley on KBLA Talk 1580 in Los Angeles.
Part 1 of Pastor Debleaire Snell's interview with media mogul Tavis Smiley on KBLA Talk 1580 in Los Angeles.
Breathe co-host David Person interviews Christian super group Selah in a preview of Breath of Life's Easter weekend TV special, produced in collaboration with the Interfaith Broadcasting Commission.
The March Madness series concludes with Breath of Life speaker/director Pastor Debleaire Snell and David Person discussing climate change.
Pastor Debleaire Snell and David Person continue their March Madness conversation. This episode covers the 10th anniversary of the killing of Travon Martin and race relations.
March Madness continues on Breathe as host Pastor Debleaire Snell and co-host David Person discuss the recent controversy with the Oakwood Adventist Academy basketball team
Pastor Debleaire Snell and David Person kick off their March Madness series (not that March Madness) with a conversation about wars.
It’s not just faith. It’s unrealistic faith! Breathe host Pastor Debleaire Snell and co-host David Person discuss the power of faith and Pastor Snell’s new book.
Pastor Debleaire Snell and David Person conclude their powerful conversation on church hurt.
Breathe host Pastor Debleaire Snell and co-host David Person conclude their three-episode discussion about “church hurt.”
Breathe host Pastor Debleaire Snell and co-host David Person discuss the challenging issue of “church hurt.” This is the first of a two-episode conversation.
Breathe host Pastor Debleaire Snell and co-host David Person welcome Mrs. Gianna Snell – Pastor Snell’s wife and first lady at the Oakwood University Church and Breath of Life’s Field Services Director – to discuss their partnership and the powerful ways God has been manifested in their marriage.
Breathe host Pastor Debleaire Snell and co-host David Person discuss the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with MLK scholar and social entrepreneur, Dr. Johnny Mack.
Breathe host Pastor Debleaire Snell and co-host David Person continue their conversation that introduces Pastor Snell to the Breathe audience.
Host Dr. Carlton Byrd and co-host David Person are joined in the studio by Breath of Life Speaker/Director-elect Pastor Debleaire Snell, who will also become the new host of Breathe.
Breathe host Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person discuss the Experience of Salvation, a fundamental belief of the Seventh-day Adventist church.
Breathe host Dr. Carlton Byrd and co-host David Person discuss the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is honored at the Southwest Region Conference of SDA Fall Convocation, Oct. 2021.
Dr. Byrd pays tribute to Ana Patterson of Southwestern Adventist University and Penny Johnson of Advent Health at the Southwest Region Conference of SDA Fall Convocation, Oct. 2021.
From the Breath of Life archives, Paula Hughes shares her testimony after hearing Dr. Byrd preach during a Breath of Life crusade.
In this episode, we examine the concept of freedom from the perspectives of the late Dr. Charles Bradford and Amber Pearson.
"Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Charles Bradford."
This episode features a classic sermon by Dr. Carlton Byrd titled "Why I Am A Seventh-day Adventist."
"Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person continue their conversation about Jesus Christ, this time focusing on his death."
Episode 48: It’s the longest war in Earth’s history. But the kings and soldiers are invisible. And the battlefield is the human heart. Dr. Byrd explains the Great Controversy in this episode of Breathe with co-host David Person.
"Episode 47: Can people be perfect? Or is perfection an impossibility in this life? Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person tackle these questions while discussing the nature of humanity."
Episode 46: Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person have a robust conversation about Creation and the various biblical and non-biblical debates about it.
"Episode 45: The Holy Spirit, also known as the Holy Ghost, is the topic of this episode of Breathe, featuring Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person."
God the Son, better known as Jesus Christ, is the topic that Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person tackle."
"Episode 42: Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person have a wide ranging discussion about God the Father, the third fundamental belief of the SDA church."
Episode 41: Dr. Byrd delves into the mysteries of The Trinity, the second fundamental belief of the SDA church.
"Episode 40: Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person launch a new series of episodes about the 28 fundamental beliefs of the SDA church. They start with the Holy Scriptures."
Episode 38: Dr. Byrd is joined by special guests “Mother” Christine Johnson and Cookie Johnson, the mother and wife of NBA Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
Dr. Byrd has a candid conversation with gospel legend Richard Smallwood about mental health.
"Dr. Byrd continues his mathematical exploration of prophecy, which leads to a discussion about the identity of the "true church". “
"Episode 34: Dr. Byrd explains the calculations of the 2300-day prophecy in The Mathematics of Prophecy, Part 1."
"Pastor Byrd discusses becoming President Byrd of the Southwest Region Conference of Seventh-day Adventists."
"Episode 32: Dr. Byrd has a great conversation with MSNBC host Joy Reid about social justice and faith.
Episode 31: Zacardi Cortez joins Dr. Byrd and David Person in the Breathe podcast studio for a conversation about his unique music ministry that reaches gospel and secular audiences.
"Episode 30: Dr. Carlton Byrd interviews U.S. Senate Chaplain Dr. Barry Black, an Oakwood alum and good friend of the Oakwood University Church. Dr. Black is the first Black American and the first Seventh-day Adventist to serve the U.S. Senate as Chaplain."
"Episode 29: Why preach prophecy? Is it still relevant to look for biblical answers about the future? Dr. Byrd and Breathe co-host David Person get real about the challenges and opportunities in preaching about biblical prophecies."
Episode 28: Is evangelism still relevant? Is that even the right question? Dr. Byrd and Breathe co-host David Person have a candid discussion about the evolution of evangelism in the Seventh-day Adventist church.
Episode 27: Dr. Byrd and Breathe co-host David Person discuss the history and legacy of Breath of Life, the nation’s oldest broadcast television ministry for African-Americans.
Episode 26: Part 2 of Dr. Byrd’s conversation with Breathe co-host David Person about his call to ministry and journey to Breath of Life and the Oakwood University Church.
"Breathe co-host David Person interviews Dr. Carlton Byrd, the host of Breathe, about his early life and his decision to answer the call to ministry."
"Episode 24: The late civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis visited OU on Nov. 2, 2015. Dr. Byrd and David Person reflect on the emotion of that day."
"Episode 23: Dr. Linda Ammons was the special guest at the Oakwood University Church on Feb. 4, 2017. Dr. Byrd and David Person discuss her achievements as a broadcaster, attorney, educator and administrator. "
"In part 2 of Children of the Movement, Dr. Byrd had David Person host a panel discussion that featured Pastor Rick Blythe, Kenny Anderson, Dr. Adam Clayton Powell IV, Collen Richards Powell, Judge Mark Kennedy and Peggy Wallace Kennedy."
"Episode 21: In February 2014, Dr. Byrd presented a special Black History Month program titled Children of the Movement. It was an all-day event that featured honorees, Karen Lowrey, Dr. Adam Clayton Powell IV, Collen Richards Powell, and Peggy Wallace Kennedy."
"This episode of Breathe is presented in partnership with WJAB-FM AND WJAB-TV at Alabama A&M University. It was streamed originally on February 9, 2021 and features Dr. Julius Scruggs, Pastor Emeritus of the First Missionary Baptist Church of Huntsville and former president of the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc., as well as Dr. Carlton Byrd, host of Breathe."
"Episode 19: Baptized by former Oakwood University President Dr. Calvin Rock, Judge Greg Mathis has a deeper connection to the SDA church than most celebrity guests who visit the Oakwood University Church. Not only did he grow up a member of the City Temple SDA Church in Detroit when Dr. Rock was its pastor, he’s an alumnus of Peterson-Warren Academy. Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person talk about Judge Mathis’s February 25, 2017 visit to Oakwood and the depth of his connections to Adventism."
Episode 18: Congressman Hakeem Jeffries brought a word to the Oakwood University Church on Feb. 22, 2020. Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person discuss the impact of Rep. Jeffries’ visit, code-switching and “turbulence.
"Episode 17: Preacher, professor and media personality Dr. Michael Eric Dyson visited the Oakwood University Church on Nov. 9, 2019. Dr. Byrd and David Person reflect on Dr. Dyson’s thought-provoking remarks."
"Episode 15: Dr. Byrd interviews minister, civil rights icon, TV and radio host Al Sharpton about faith and activism.
"Episode 14: Magic came to the Oakwood University Church in 2016 – NBA Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson, that is. Laker fans were excited, but as Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person discuss, Magic seems focused on faith and family at least as much as he is basketball these days.
Episode 13: To play or not to play? Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person discuss what to do when faith and sports collide, and recall NFL great Michael Vick’s 2016 visit to the Oakwood University Church.
"Episode 12: Acclaimed actress and celebrity vegan Kimberly Elise visited the Oakwood University Church in 2019. Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person talk about her visit and discuss the meat vs. vegetarian vs. vegan debate."
"Episode 11: Special guest – Dr. Byrd and David Person reflect on movie producer DeVon Franklin's 2013 visit to the Oakwood University Church, and what it means to be a Christian working in Hollywood."
Episode 10: Special guest – Best-selling author Bryan Stevenson, executive director and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative and executive producer of the critically acclaimed movie Just Mercy.
Episode 7 of Breathe features host Dr. Carlton Byrd and co-host David Person talking with Michael W. Smith, one of the most successful singer-songwriters in contemporary Christian music. His most popular songs include "Friends" and the crossover hit "Place in This World," which not only made it to the top of the Christian charts but reached number 6 on the secular pop charts.
Episode 6: Gospel and reality star Erica Campbell of the group Mary Mary joins Dr. Byrd and David Person for a candid discussion about her music and media ministry, and on being a Christian woman who embraces her femininity.
Episode 5: Dr. Byrd and David Person discuss the importance of the civil rights struggle in Alabama. Special guest: Mayor Steven Reed of Montgomery, Ala.
Episode 4: Dr. Byrd shares his recollections of the visit the Hon. Gov. Gen. Patrick Allen of Jamaica made to the Oakwood University Church. Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person also discuss the challenges and responsibilities of being a Seventh-day Adventist and in public service. Special guest: the Hon. Gov. Gen. Patrick Allen of Jamaica.
Episode 3: Dr. Byrd and David Person celebrate the work of their special guest Diane Brennan. Ms. Brennan works in Huntsville, Ala. with youth and adults in crisis.
Episode 2: Dr. Byrd and David Person discuss civil rights and the importance of protest. Special guest: Martin Luther King III
Episode 1: Dr. Byrd and David Person discuss faith, politics and public service. Special guest: former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama