The Vessel: Recent Episodes
LeAnn Alexander
A compilation of lived experiences that led to a beautiful relationship with Christ. We tackle the complexities and simplicities of following God.
In this episode, the hosts delve into the significance of having spiritual mentors and how they can impact your life. They also explore biblical instances illustrating how Jesus offers assistance and guidance.
How do we heal after loss? Talking grief with special Guest Auntie Gail on today's episode.
We are back for another episode! Today, we discuss the infamous Song of Songs book in the Bible. The Song of Songs, also known as the Song of Solomon, is a beautiful and poetic book found in the Old Testament of the Bible. Join us for some good conversation.
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on Divine Miracles. Do you have faith in miracles? Have you encountered a miracle firsthand?
Welcome back to The Vessel Podcast as we kick off our fifth season! We have an exciting announcement to make – Mea Ashley is joining us as a co-host. With this new addition, we plan to introduce new segments and dive into even more intriguing topics. Get ready for an unforgettable season opener!
We have reached yet another SEASON FINALE! To God be the GLORY for the many successes this season. Pull up a chair and take a moment to reflect with us on the highs and lows of our journeys as well as highlight big moments from Season 4. Stay tuned for BIG ANNOUNCEMENT for season 5.
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We're back with a Hidden Gem: Soulmates ft. honorary co-host, Dr. Mea Ashley. We recorded this episode a while ago and forgot to post. So enjoy this LOST FILE. Do you believe soulmates exist? Join the conversation! Let us know your thoughts.
We are back and joined by friend of the show, THEE Tekita Bankhead. On this episode, we discuss Jonathan McReynold's newest album: My Truth. Tap in! #TheVessel #TheVesselPodcast #TheVesselPod
We are back with another banger! Did you miss us?? On this episode we talk about the concept of marriage idolatry. Are we obsessed with marriage or the idea of being marriage? #QTNA
Do you have a favorite hymn? We sure do! As we grow in Christ, we develop a greater appreciation for those classic hymns from back in the gap. Join us in a discussion on our favorite hymns.
Have you ever thought about fasting, but didn't know where to start? We got ya covered! Tune in!
This week's episode was real good. Have you ever wondered what you would ask God if you got an opportunity to meet him on Earth? Or maybe, you've pondered some deep questions regarding aspects of your faith. Join us as we tackle a few of those burning questions.
Let's do a deep dive into the book of Job. Have you ever considered the perspective of Job? Listen with us as we break down some key passages.
You're in for a good one! What happens when your most sincere prayer doesn't seem to get to the ears of God? Gather around for an engaging conversation on prayer. #TheVesselPod
Have you ever felt distant from God? Maybe you've walked away from God all together. Join in on the discussion with us at The Vessel. #TheVesselPodcast #TheVessel #TheVesselPod
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Meet us at the mic to discuss GRACE! Friend of the show and honorary co-host Dr. Ashley and I discuss how Grace has transformed our lives.
Catch up with my folks as they discuss how they met and how their faith has transformed over the years.
Welcome Back to The Vessel! I wanted to do a quick check-in with my people after some much needed REST! Catch up with me? Thanks for listening. #TheVesselPod
Welcome BIKE!! You are in for a treat with these two amazing women. On this episode, we get to hear Tekita and Nikita talk all things RED LIP THEOLOGY by our good sis Candice Marie Benbow. Get your pen and pad ready to jot down all these jewels.
Welcome back to The Vessel Podcast. My honorary co-host joined me for an awesome episode to kick off Women's History Month. This episode discusses our good sis, Queen Vashti and how her small "no" led to a BIG impact! Tune in.
Also, I found this awesome film to watch that brings the story of Esther to LIFE https://www.queenesthermovie.com
You're in for a real treat with this episode. We welcome dear friend of the show Trina Davidson-Brooks, Esq. Trina offers insight on her journey as a Christian and the parallels of her career as an attorney. Be sure to subscribe to the channel and to the show!
Welcome back to The Vessel! We have a dear friend of the show joining us AGAIN, Turquoise Holmes. We take a deep dive into our prayer lives. What does God's voice really sound like?
We are back with PART II of a great discuss about Psalms 23. Mea Ashley is back to help us break down verses 4-6. Enjoy a great conversation on the goodness of God. #TheVesselPod
We are OFFICIALLY back with Season 4 of The Vessel Podcast. On this episode, we welcome dear friend of the show, Ms. Mea Ashley. She introduces the audience to a form of bible study called Verse Mapping. We break down the classic Psalms 23 passage. We had such a good time that it turned into a 2-part series. Enjoy! Don't forget to share with your friends. #TheVesselPod
Back from a small hiatus... Take a listen and catch up with host LeAnn. Season 4 coming soon #GodIsLove
Welcome BIKE! Today we welcome back long-time friend of the show, my main man, MY DADDY! We dive deep in to the Nature of God and who God really is. Enjoy the dialogue. :)
On today's episode, we welcome a dear friend of the show, Mr. Jacorius Liner to The Vessel. Often times we have to reflect on the power of a praying grandmother and how those prayers help to shape and mold us. We tackle the tough questions and discuss the challenges that come along with following Christ .
We are BIKEEEE! This episode we talk all things WORSHIP! Friend of the show and phenomenal praise and worship leader, Barbara Baldwin joins The Vessel to discuss her faith journey and what lead her to becoming a praise and worship leader.
We close out the episode with a fun word association game!
Welcome back to The Vessel Podcast! Today we welcome THEE Pastor Corey Jordan to the show for a fun and exciting VERZUZ: Job vs. David. We discuss both Job and David's characteristics and their faith journeys. Job teaches us a thing or two about patience and David lays down the foundation of repentance and restoration.
Welcome back to The Vessel! Today, Host LeAnn, takes part 2 of the VERZUZ Series Vessel Edition: Proverbs vs. Ecclesiastes. She discusses the value of wisdom in the human experience as well as the hard truths about life found in both books. Be sure to share this episode with a friend. #TheVessel Shoutout to my brothers of Phi Beta Sigma for partnering with The Vessel on promoting March of Dimes! https://www.marchforbabies.org//Fundraising/Team?teamId=&teamEventId=2967957
Welcome back! On this episode, we roll out our very own VERZUZ Battle--Vessel Edition. We welcome recording artist, music guru, Pastor DeNondrea "Scooby" Sims. Our first battle on the lineup is Mary Vs Martha. We take a close look at the lives of these two sisters and their approach to worshipping Christ. Let us know who you think is the winner!
Scripture Reference: Luke 10:38-42 , John 11
Also, make sure to check out music by our special guest:
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/denondrea-sims/1508604521
https://open.spotify.com/album/0OMHlmZYJAncp5ik9vNOAN
This week we tackle the question: How do we reach the Unreached? Friend of the show, Courtney Jethroe shares her experiences and lends her thoughts on walking in the light and spreading the Gospel.
Scripture Reference:
Romans 10:13-15;17
Mark 16:15
Ep. 2: Gratitude & Contentment Welcome back to another great episode featuring friend of the show, Nicole Clinkscales! Ms. Clinkscales brings a fresh new perspective to the conversation on gratefulness and contentment. Hope you have your notebook handy to jot down these JEWELS! God bless. #TheVesselPodcast #GodIsLove #SHARE #SHARE #Review
We are officially BACK! Season 3 kicked off with Friend of the Show: Rev. Thomas Adams, Jr. Rev. Adams joins us to discuss hope and ways we as believers can become CERTIFIED HOPE DEALERS.
Scripture References:John 5
Romans 5:5
Romans 12:12
Season 2 closed with a bang! I had to bring back my 2 favorites to talk all things GOD and FAITH! Enjoy some good conversation with The Davidsons.
SEASON FINALE! Have you been holding your breath all 2020?? It's finally time to let it out fam. We've made it to the close of this rollercoaster of a year. A little shook, but GRATEFUL beyond words. Our special guest, Veda Hamlin, joins me today to discuss the good, the bad, the ugly of 2020. Through it all God still IS. Enjoy.
But God! What a powerful phrase. Today's episode breaks down its true meaning and explores the goodness of God on the left and right sides of BUT GOD. Our special guest, Mr. Cedric Gathings, opens up about his life experiences and the many lessons they have taught him.
Scripture reference:
Genesis 37:2; 41:41
Today’s episode explores the wonderful world of music . How it impacts us, motivates, and encourages us. LeAnn shares her top 10 praise and worship songs. Scripture References 2 Chronicles 5:13 Ephesians 5:19 Le's Top 10 Jesus Bops https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/les-top-10-jesus-bops/pl.u-d2b0MoLTMMZG85 Quarantine Praise https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/quarantine-praise/pl.u-76oNNdmIWWgqKj
Today on The Vessel, we welcome friend of the show Tekita Bankhead. She is Creator and Editor-In-Chief of The Pedestal Project. Most importantly, LeAnn calls her friend. On this episode, we explore the wondrous world of friendships and the value they have in our lives. The bible describes endless examples of friendship and today we focus on our own personal experiences.
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God is LOVE!
Gather around for a great discussion on dealing with opposition. Today's episode explores how we, as believers, cope with the misfortunes that may arise in our lives. God teaches us that we may endure suffering for a season, but he remains the same true God. Shoutout to my cousins for joining me in the conversation.
Have you ever felt completely depleted? Low to no energy? Motivation to be productive, slim to none? You're not alone in this struggle. Today's episode we discuss the Grace of God that shines through our inadequacies.
Reference Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 12:9; Galatians 6:9
This episodes explores the faith journey of our special guest, Clarence Holmes. We tackle how his church upbringing shaped his current relationship with God. We also talk about our different perspectives of the Word of God (The Bible).
Today's episode explores the various intricacies of marriage from the experiences of millennials. We find out the key to maintaining a successful marriage, as well as, the difficulties that may arise along the way.
In today's episode, LeAnn discusses repentance. We've all been there, we've all sinned and fallen short. David's plea for restoration teaches us what true repentance looks like in action.
Review of Psalms 51... "Be gracious to me, God..."
BONUS EPISODE I couldn't resist the opportunity to sit down with one of my favorite couples to discuss #RelationshipGoals. We realized that we were all reading Pastor Michael Todd's latest book Relationship Goals, so we go through a few of the study questions together.
It's the Season 1 Finale! Today we explore the complexities and simplicities of hearing from God.
- Open Your Heart to Hear (Jeremiah 29:12-13)
- Study God's Word (Psalms 119:105; Romans 10:17)
- Remember to Pray (James 1:5)
- Declutter Your Mind (Romans 12:2)
Template for Listening Prayer:
“Father, I come to you in the name of Jesus Christ, your son, and according to James 1:5. I am seeking wisdom for _____________(your request) In the name of Jesus, according to Matthew 28:18 and Luke 10:19–20, I take authority over Satan and his fallen angels and command that they be rendered deaf, mute, and blind to my prayers, and removed from my presence. I submit my own voice to the shed blood of Jesus and command that my own thoughts be taken captive to the obedience of Christ, according to 2 Corinthians 10:5. I ask, Father, that only your Holy Spirit will speak to me now as I wait on you for wisdom, insight, and direction. And whatever you show me or direct me to do, I pray that I will quickly obey. In Jesus’s mighty name, amen.” Formulated by: Jim Harrison
Today we go back to the basics by engaging in a little self-reflection of What is Behind Our Faith. We welcomed friends of the show: Turquoise Holmes and Lori Brown to join us for discussion. As mentioned in the show: check out Hued+You, a boutique nail polish line designed to uplift and empower those with every stroke of the brush (vegan and cruelty-free product). IG: @hued_and_you Website: www.huedandyou.com
Today we tackle unbelief. We define the term unbelief in its textbook definition as well as spiritually. We also explore unbelief as we experience it in real life and how to overcome it. Special guest: Mrs. TaNaya Bluitt-Cooks Biblical reference: Mark 9:17-24
Today’s episode explores Queen Esther’s triumphant ploy to save her people. Has God ever petitioned you to make a sacrifice or take a stand beyond your comfort? Let’s talk.
Special Episode Today we pay tribute to all the moms out there in the world. Thank God for creating such special beings to take care of us. Special guest: My mother, Georgia.
Today’s episode introduces the Prince of Peace. One is Gods many gifts to us is peace. Are you open to receiving it? Special guest: Vashida Apholone.
Download the playlist mentioned in today’s episode in Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/praise-break-quarantine-vibes/pl.u-76oNNdmIWWgqKj
Have questions or comments? Email me at thevesselpod@gmail.com
Understanding the fundamentals of our faith amid uncertainty. Today’s episode explores HOPE as it relates to our journey with Christ. We define it, we explore it, we get to the root of it.
Understanding the fundamentals of our faith amid uncertainty. Today’s episode explores LOVE as it relates to our journey with Christ. We define it, we explore it, we learn how to activate it. Guest Appearance: Larry "Pops" Alexander Scripture Reference: - 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a- Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8a Love never fails. (Charity never faileth KJV) - 1 John 3:14- We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death. - 1 John 3:18-19- My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but indeed and in truth. 19 And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. - 1 John 3:22-23- And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. 23 And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment.
Understanding the fundamentals of our faith amid uncertainty. Today’s episode tackles the true mean of FAITH. What is faith? How does faith in God have implications on our daily lives?