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Almost Let Go

“I Almost Let Go!”
In this deeply personal and prophetic episode of Living In The Spirit, Apostle Sharyn Cosby opens her heart and shares the real story behind the title: “I Almost Let Go.”
From ministering in the streets with the marginalized… to serving under Bishop Carlton Pearson at Higher Dimensions… to being ordained through the Azusa Fellowship and later affirmed by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)… to planting a church and building a justice‑driven ministry… to launching the Oklahoma Family Empowerment Center and fighting systemic inequities…
— this episode chronicles the joys, battles, betrayals, breakthroughs, and divine interventions that shaped her journey.
Apostle Cosby shares how she faced: • Spiritual warfare • Gender bias in ministry • Denominational politics • Attacks on her calling • Threats for serving the unhoused • The arson of OFEC during the pandemic • Attempts to destroy the rebuilding efforts
And yet — God kept her.
This episode is not just her story… It’s your story too. A reminder that even when you feel weary in the well‑doing, God holds you, strengthens you, and ensures that ultimately — you win.
Stay to the end for a powerful prophetic prayer spoken over every listener.
👉 If you’ve ever been on the edge of letting go, this episode will breathe life back into your spirit.

Holding the Line

n this powerful episode of Living In The Spirit, Apostle Sharyn Cosby speaks directly to the spiritual tension of our times. Fresh off Resurrection Sunday, we confront how easily the church has adopted secular language and cultural habits — and how that quiet drift mirrors a deeper erosion of Christian influence in today’s world.
Apostle Cosby breaks down what it truly means to “hold the line” in a secular age, drawing from Romans 12:2 and the example of the early church.
This episode is a call to:
Resist cultural pressure
Reject spiritual compromise
Reclaim biblical identity
Stand firm in holiness, justice, and compassion
Live boldly as a remnant people in a shifting world
Apostle Cosby speaks life, courage, and prophetic encouragement to believers who feel small, overlooked, or surrounded — reminding us that the early church was small too, yet unstoppable through the power of the Holy Spirit.
This is your moment to stand. This is your moment to shine. This is your moment to hold the line.
👇 COMMENT BELOW: Where is God calling you to hold the line in your own life — and what step will you take this week to stand firm?

Celebrate the Resurrection - Not Easter

In this week’s Living In The Spirit podcast, Apostle Sharyn Cosby breaks down the true meaning of Resurrection Sunday and why the early church never used the word Easter. We explore how cultural traditions shifted the language over time—and why today’s church must return to a Christ‑centered focus on the risen Savior. A powerful reminder that our faith is built on an empty tomb, not a seasonal celebration.

Finding Stability in a Season of Spirital and National Uncertainty

In this episode of Living in the Spirit, Apostle Sharyn speaks to the deep spiritual uncertainty many people are feeling today - and the economic instability shaking our nation.  How do we stay grounded when everything around us feels unsteady?  How do we find clarity when our spirits feel overwhelmed?
Through scripture, practical wisdom, and Spirit-led guidance, this episode offers concrete ways to stay anchored, centered, and confident in God's presence during uncertain times.  If you've been searching for peace, direction, or reassurance, this conversation will meet you right where you are. 
Stay connected, stay encouraged, and keep living in the Spirit!
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Your Body Is a Temple: Caring for Health as Spiritual Duty

What happens when your body forces you to slow down? In this episode of Living in the Spirit, I reflect on a recent bout with the flu that left me in bed for several days with weakness, dizziness, nausea, and coughing. That experience became a powerful reminder that without our health, our ability to live fully and fulfill our purpose is greatly impacted.
This conversation explores why caring for our bodies is a spiritual responsibility. Scripture teaches that our bodies are the temple of God’s Spirit, and honoring that temple means making choices that support our well-being—eating well, exercising, resting, and letting go of unhealthy habits. God desires that we prosper and be in good health, even as our souls prosper.
Join me as we talk about living life to the fullest by valuing the gift of health and truly living in the Spirit.

When Nations Go to War

Living in the Spirit Podcast | Episode: “When Nations Go to War”
In this powerful and timely episode, we explore the spiritual and justice implications of war in light of the recent escalation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
What does it mean to be Spirit-filled in a world where nations continue to choose violence? How should people of faith respond when power, politics, and military force shape the fate of millions?
Drawing from scripture including Matthew 24:6–7, Ephesians 6:12, and Amos 5:24, this episode examines war through a prophetic lens—calling believers to prayer, truth, justice, and peace.
This conversation is not about politics alone.It is about the soul of nations and the responsibility of people who claim to live in the Spirit.
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Black History Month Finale: Chosen for a Purpose - Our Past, Present and Future

In this powerful and prophetic final episode of Living in the Spirit, we close out Black History Month by diving deep into the identity and calling found in First Epistle of Peter 2:9 — “a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people.”
This episode takes you on a Spirit-led journey through our past, our present, and our future:
Where We’ve Been – Reflecting on the faith, resilience, and spiritual strength of our ancestors who endured slavery, oppression, and injustice, yet remained anchored in God. Honoring voices like Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Sojourner Truth who walked in divine purpose.
Where We Are Now – Examining the current state of our communities and the continued call to live as a “royal priesthood,” standing for justice, truth, and spiritual integrity in today’s world, inspired by leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Fannie Lou Hamer.
The Future We Must Create – Casting vision for a “blessed history” we are called to build—through faith, action, unity, and purpose. This is a charge to not just remember history, but to actively shape it.
This episode is more than a reflection—it’s a call to action.You are chosen. You are called. And the story is still being written.
Listen, be inspired, and step boldly into your purpose.
#LivingInTheSpirit #BlackHistoryMonth #FaithAndJustice #ChosenGeneration #ChristianPodcast

Black History Month Series: The Black Church a Living Monument, Episode 3

In this powerful episode of Living in the Spirit, we explore the sacred connection between Black History and the Black Church - and why memory itself is spiritual work.
From hush harbors during slavery to the Civil Rights Movement, the Black Church has been more than a place of worship.  It has been a keeper of memory, a preserver of truth, and a prophetic voice in America.
As public debates continue around the removal and restoration of monuments honoring Black leaders and civil rights history, this episode asks a deeper question:  
Who gets remembered - and why does it matter?
We discuss:
The Black church as a living monument
The spiritual danger of historical erasure
The prophetic role of the church in times of political tension
How to respond in faith when history is contested
What it truly means to live in the Spirit while protecting legacy
This episode is not about partianship - its about truth, dignity, and spiritual responsibility.
If you believe faith and justice belong in the same conversation, this episode is for you.
Listen. Reflect. Share
Because memory is sacred - and the story must be told.
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#BlackHistory #FaithAndJustice
#PropheticVoice #ChristianPodcast #SpiritualGrowth 

Black History Month Series: “Africa in the Bible: Hidden in Plain Sight,” Episode 2

Africa was never missing from the Bible.It was hidden—on purpose.
Living in the Spirit Podcast continues our Black History Month series with Episode 2:
“Africa in the Bible: Hidden in Plain Sight.”
In this episode, Apostle Sharyn Cosby explores:• Africa’s presence in the creation story• Africa as refuge for Jesus and God’s people• African leadership in the early church• Why this history was minimized—and why it matters
This episode is about reclaiming spiritual inheritance, restoring dignity, and telling the truth Scripture has always held.
If you’ve ever wondered where Black people fit in God’s story—this episode answers clearly:We were always there.
Listen, share, and join the conversation.
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Celebrating Black History: The Whitewashing of the Biblical Story - Episode of 4

For generations, the biblical story has been told through a narrow lens—one that often stripped Scripture of its original context, culture, and liberating power.This series is an invitation to pause, question, and reclaim what was never meant to be erased.
During Black History Month, Living in the Spirit presents a four-part podcast series titled:
“The Whitewashing of the Biblical Story.”
This is not about abandoning faith.This is about telling the truth about it.
Together, we will explore how empire, colonization, and power reshaped how the Bible was taught—and how those distortions continue to impact theology, culture, immigration conversations, and the rise of Christian Nationalism today.
We will center:
The historical Jesus, not the sanitized one
Africa’s presence in Scripture
The difference between the gospel of liberation and the gospel of empire
And what it means to follow Jesus faithfully in this moment
This series is for anyone who loves God but has questions.For those who were taught the Bible but not its context.For those who sense that the story is bigger, deeper, and more inclusive than they were told.
This is sacred unlearning.This is holy remembering.This is Living in the Spirit.