Karen Bankhead is a phenomenally versatile actress, comedienne and writer who you may have seen in movies like "I Am Sam", and "Little Richard", and TV shows like "New Attitude", "Boston Common", and "Curb Your Enthusiasm". She also performs regularly as the elderly "Etta Mae Mumphries" (known as the black Forrest Gump) who she brought along with her on this episode. We talk about her churchy life, and how Sis. Etta Mae was birthed into the world. For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode, visit ChurchyLife.com

This week's guest is Gerard Bonner - a music industry veteran, and founder of BonnerfideRadio.com. We talk about his journey in the radio and gospel music industry, and his churchy upbringing. He also shares some hilarious stories about growing up as a musician, and crazy testimonies he's had to sit through in church! For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode - Visit ChurchyLife.com

Antonia (Bereal) Lee is my good friend / sister, and wife of Churchy Life guest, Brandon Lee. Toni works as a law administration professional in San Francisco, who grew up in the grand old Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles. We talk about her upbringing as a member of the Bereal family; one of the most churchy and talented families that California has ever produced. She shares some great stories about how much church you really have to attend when everyone in the family is a pastor. For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode, visit ChurchyLife.com

Our guest this week is Benjamin Jones - an up-and-coming Christian comedian, with some super funny videos across social media. He's also a dope musician, singer/songwriter, and full time praise and worship leader. Of course he brings us some hilarious church stories, including a time when he had to fervently seek God for a porcelain throne. For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode, visit ChurchyLife.com

Our guest this week is one of my best friends, Elder Brandon Lee - a preacher and teacher, who also serves on the praise and worship team at Glad Tidings International COGIC in Hayward, CA. In this episode, Brandon recounts some funny and unique testimonies that he's heard over the years. For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode, visit ChurchyLife.com

This week, we're talking to Bishop Joel Trout - a prolific speaker and teacher that has spent 25 years in ministry as a pastor, church planter and builder. He has also founded two churches and assumed the pastorate of three churches. We talk about his churchy upbringing, and he shares some hilarious stories about why passing the mic during your sermon might not be a great idea! For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode - Visit ChurchyLife.com

Gregory McNair Jr. is a good friend and brother, a dope musician, a preacher, and an associate pastor at All Nations Worship Assembly in San Bernardino. We talk about his life growing up in church, and trade some hilarious stories of our home church in Los Angeles. For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode, visit ChurchyLife.com

Production specialist, and behind-the-scenes creative director Kiana Ephraim shares some funny stories about her upbringing in church, and we talk about shared experiences growing up churchy in Los Angeles. For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode, visit ChurchyLife.com

Kyle Townsend is a Grammy Award nominated producer and musician, working with legendary singers and songwriters (Diane Warren, Celine Dion, Mary J. Blige, Common, Jennifer Hudson, Ariana Grande, Jessie J, Andra Day) on all types of projects - from albums to movie soundtracks. We talk about various stories from his churchy life and upbringing, including growing up as a church musician and trying to sneak your favorite secular songs into the worship music. For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode, visit ChurchyLife.com

Dawain Atkinson is the creator and host of The B.A.R. (Biblical and Reformed) podcast - where he presents a biblical worldview from the Reformed theological perspective, examines current events and interview great guests. We talk about his churchy upbringing, and he shares a funny story about how resourceful and strong-willed church mothers can really be. For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode, visit ChurchyLife.com

Demetrius Tolefree is a highly gifted musician, singer/songwriter, producer and recording artist from East Oakland, California. He currently serves as the minister of music at Glad Tidings International church, and runs the online gospel station - FreeDem Radio. D. Tole shares a funny story about a choir rehearsal that gets shut down a lot earlier than expected. For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode, visit ChurchyLife.com

Our guest this week is Lady T'Mil Curtis - a marketing and brand strategist known as "The Navigator", who also serves as marketplace, career and ministry coach. We talk about her churchy and musical life, and she shares a humbling and hilarious experience from one of her earlier ministry engagements. She was definitely not prepared for the situation that unfolded! For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode, visit ChurchyLife.com