Living in the Spirit!

In this episode of the Living in the Spirit Podcast, Apostle Sharyn Cosby sits down with Shalawnda Rhodes, one of the five founding members of In the Spirit Christian Church, to reflect on the early days of the ministry and the powerful role of worship through movement. Shalawnda shares how the Inspirational Dance Ministry was birthed and grew to over 25 young people, using liturgical dance as both worship and discipleship.
Through honest reflection, Shalawnda explores leadership, creativity, and obedience across changing seasons, concluding with a heartfelt discussion on what living in the Spirit has meant to her then, now, and for the future. This episode is a rich conversation on legacy, worship, and staying sensitive to the Spirit’s leading across every season of life.

As we begin a new year, this special episode of the Living in the Spirit Podcast invites listeners into a sacred conversation about faith, legacy, and spiritual growth.
Host Apostle Sharyn Cosby is joined by Rev. Brenda Denson, one of the five original founders of In the Spirit Christian Church (2007) and former pastor of Pine Street Christian Church, a historic Black congregation that has served Tulsa for over 100 years and faithfully endured in the aftermath of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Rev. Denson reflects on her spiritual formation at Higher Dimensions Family Church under Bishop Carlton Pearson, the obedience and courage required to help birth In the Spirit Christian Church, and the responsibility of shepherding a congregation rooted in resilience, memory, and hope. Together, they explore what the Spirit is saying to the Church today—and what it truly means to live in the Spirit, then and now.
This episode is a powerful reminder that God’s Spirit continues to lead across generations, seasons, and movements.

As the new year approaches, many of us focus on resolutions—exercise, finances, and self-improvement. In this Living in the Spirit message, we pause to ask a deeper question: What about our relationship with God?
This spirit-filled, prophetic podcast challenges us to move beyond temporary resolutions and embrace a holy resolve to follow Jesus Christ—who lived among the margins, loved unconditionally, and calls us to walk in the Spirit. The message concludes with a powerful congregational affirmation committing to live more like Christ in the year ahead.

In this episode of Living in the Spirit, we explore what it truly means to love authentically and unconditionally in a world marked by division, violence, fear, and spiritual confusion.  As current events continue to reflect a loss of compassion for both God and humanity, this conversation calls believers back to Spirit-led-love- the kind of love Jesus modeled and commanded.

What is joy—and how do we find it when life feels heavy?
In this episode of Living in the Spirit, we explore the true meaning of joy—not happiness based on circumstances, but the deep, abiding joy that comes from God’s presence. You’ll discover how joy is cultivated through connection with the Holy Spirit, how it strengthens us in difficult seasons, and how it becomes a witness to others.
This episode concludes with a guided prayer inviting God to restore joy, renew weary hearts, and remind us that the world didn’t give us this joy—and the world can’t take it away.
✨ Reflection Question: Where is your joy?
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Today’s episode is timely, because we are entering a season that is joyful for some, stressful for many, and exhausting for those who pour themselves out for others every single day.
Whether you’re caring for children, aging parents, a spouse, church members, neighbors, or your community—today’s conversation is for every caregiver whose spirit needs refreshing.
And today, we have a powerful guest joining us, the Rev. Sheila Spencer.  Rev. Spencer is a woman whose words, heart, and wisdom are blessing caregivers all across the country. She is the author of the new transformational book, For Those Who Care: Reflections to Nourish the Caregiver. Available on Amazon or www.sheilaspencer.com
 

In this powerful episode of Living in the Spirit, Apostle Sharyn delivers a timely message about protecting the purpose God has placed inside you.  Through scripture, real-life reflection, and prophetic encouragement, this episode uncovers how the enemy tries to steal your identity, your focus, and your confidence - and how you can stand firm in God's promises.  If you've been feeling discouraged, distracted, or spiritually under attack, this word will remind you that what God has purposed in your life cannot be stolen, delayed, or denied.
Tune in and step boldly into the destiny God has already secured for you. 
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Welcome to Living in the Spirit, where we pause, breathe, and open ourselves to God’s truth in a world that often prefers convenience over conviction. In today’s episode, we enter a sacred moment of prophetic thanksgiving—one rooted not in fantasy or nostalgia, but in truth, justice, compassion, memory, mercy, and love.
This episode invites us to look beyond the traditional images of Thanksgiving and into the deeper spiritual work God calls us to do: remembering the land we stand on, the people who were displaced, the stolen labor that built this nation, and the immigrants who continue to cross borders that once crossed them. Together, we seek a gratitude that does not ignore pain but transforms it; a thanksgiving that leads us toward repair; a thanksgiving shaped by the heart of Jesus, who crossed borders, welcomed the stranger, and lived a life of radical love.
Today, we are not simply giving thanks—we are learning how to live in the Spirit of truth.

This special Living in the Spirit episode explores the spiritual meaning behind the nationwide economic and labor boycott scheduled for November 25–December 2. The host explains that boycotts have always been part of faith-led justice movements, from the Exodus to the Civil Rights era. The episode frames the boycott as a form of spiritual discipline, aligning economic choices with God’s call for justice.
Listeners learn the goals of the boycott—challenging unjust labor practices, confronting economic inequality, and supporting workers’ dignity. Practical guidance is provided on participating in the boycott through reduced spending, supporting local and minority-owned businesses, engaging in prayer, and practicing economic Sabbath.
Grounded in Isaiah 58 and other justice-focused scriptures, the episode encourages believers to see this action as holy work: a collective fast from exploitation and a prophetic stand for fairness, compassion, and equity. The episode closes with a prayer for strength, unity, and Spirit-led justice.

Today's episode is about something that hits close to home for all of us—the weight of division in our world. We see it everywhere: politics, race, money, even among our own families and church communities.  Come let us reason together in the Spirit!