A Good Return: Recent Episodes
A Good Return
Fresh off of their spring hiatus, Ni'Kesia and The Doc dive right into this week's topic of breaking generational bondages. Touching on their own bondages that they've needed to break (or are in the process of breaking), the two discuss how ignoring the negative traits that have been passed down can drastically impact your life.
On this week's song-filled episode of A Good Return, Ni'Kesia and The Doc explore the topic of growing in God and just how you will know that you've done just that.
In this week's episode (beginning at 11:53) titled "I'm Waiting On God," Ni'Kesia and The Doc discuss the importance of not using waiting for God's direction as an excuse to stay stagnant.
In this week's episode of A Good Return titled "I Want a Divorce!" The Doc opens up about his own divorce and delivers a few tips to go by while on the road to redemption. Ni'Kesia, on the other hand, discusses how divorce—though usually only thought about from the viewpoint of husband and wife—can also include divorcing a longterm job, friendship, or relationship.
On this week's episode of A Good Return, things get a little spicy as Ni'Kesia and The Doc discuss the topic of sex and how it relates to the Christiandom (starts at 9:57). Though usually "hush, hush" and rarely spoken about other than in a sense of condemnation in, the two discuss why it's time to change the narrative around sex and normalize the discussion of it in the church.
After The Doc kicks things off with explaining the importance of putting some respect on the "L." in Dr. Corey L. Hamilton, the duo tackle the topic of the week: knowing when enough is really enough. An expansion of their initial series that influenced the podcast, determining when you've had enough (in all areas of life) takes a lot of faith and letting go of even more fear.
In this week's episode of A Good Return, Ni'Kesia and The Doc dive into the sensitive topic of lies that are told in the church. Though not a "church bashing" session, this episode is one that requires an open mind along with the internal willingness to change. This episode might not sit well with everyone, but we're totally OK with that!
In this second season debut, Ni'Kesia and The Doc catch up on all the things that kept them busy during their break after the initial season. After wrapping up the catch-up session, the dive right into the topic of this week's episode which focuses on how your relationship with money can impact your relationship with God and vice versa (12:25).
In the season one finale of A Good Return, Ni'Kesia and Dr. Corey close things out with a bang! After sharing their good returns for the last week of 2020 (3:05), they both share what their favorite episode of the season has been and why (11:30). Diving straight into this week's topic (15:09)—"Peace In Imperfection"—the duo explain how the constant search for perfection has impacted their lives and created a detrimental effect on their relationships with themselves and others.
As the turn of a new year can cause everyone to reflect on all they did and didn't do (and with 2020 being the year that didn't go the way any of us had planned), it's important to remember that what you may view as an imperfection God could have actually made a gift in you to touch those around you.
In this week's episode, Ni'Kesia and Dr. Corey kick things off with some holiday cheer by sharing their top five favorite Christmas movies (2:30)! Afterwards, the two discuss the recent death of Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr. (8:07) and other great Black actors and celebrities we have lost this year. To bring things back up on a positive note, they then dive into their good return for the week (12:00) and jump directly into this week's topic titled "I'll Pray for You" (14:25) in which they discuss the importance of praying for and with others in the moment. And, why it means so much to have the opportunity to pray for others when they ask.
On this week's episode of A Good Return, Ni'Kesia and Dr. Corey kick things off by touching on this season's lack of cheer due to the significant life changes that 2020 has brought on (1:40). After laughing through the shares of their "good return" for the week (The Doc, 4:01; Ni'Kesia 6:06) and flashing back to the '90s, they then jump into the full topic of the different seasons you experience during your walk with God (10:00) and how adjust throughout them.
In this week's episode of A Good Return, Ni'Kesia Pannell and Dr. Corey L. Hamilton tackle the topic of being equally yoked. But while the topic is usually only discussed in the manner of being equally yoked with your spouse, the two dive in to other ways it can be and should be looked at, too.
For this episode of "A Good Return," hosts Ni'Kesia and Dr. Corey L. Hamilton discuss the importance of watching the words you speak to both yourself and those around you. Although speaking (and thinking) negatively is common in today's society, the impact that it has on your day to day is immeasurable. Join the two as they dive into just why the power of your words holds so much weight.
On this week's episode of "A Good Return," hosts Ni'Kesia Pannell and Dr. Corey L. Hamilton discuss the importance of shifting your thoughts from negative to positive. They touch on the times that they themselves have struggled through bouts of depression and what methods helped the shift their perspective from "why is this happening?" to "what does God need me to learn from this?"
In this episode of “A Good Return,” Ni’Kesia Pannell and Dr. Corey L. Hamilton discuss what things were like for them both prior to their growth in faith and after the transition. Dr. Hamilton begins (7:50) by flashing back to when he actually discovered Christ on his own and snapshot of what his walk has been like up until now. Ni'Kesia then picks up (38:05) and discusses her personal start with God and the two key things she's learned throughout it.
In this inaugural episode of “A Good Return,” Ni’Kesia Pannell and Dr. Corey L. Hamilton kick things off by giving a little backstory on their relationship, what prompted the start of the podcast and what listeners can expect with each episode going forward. Then diving into this week’s topic entitled “Identity Crisis” (7:05 mark),the two touch on finding a way to acknowledge, deal with, and balance the three key questions that all those in their faith walk face at some point in time: who you are, who others say you are and—most importantly—who God says you are.
Seed to Sow from this episode: Find your center because that is where you peace lies. Correlating scripture: “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.” - Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose.” - Romans 8:28