DreamBIG with Dr. Irie

Matthew 6: 25 & 34 is recorded to have Jesus instructing his followers with these words, "Do not worry about your life." In today's modern time his words sound like what is known as toxic positivity. Is Jesus serious? How do we make this scripture make sense to people on the margins of society? How do we make this text makes sense to children who have seen and lived through school shootings? Join Dr. Irie in this episode for real talk about this oft quoted text.

This week, many of us were disappointed. We become disappointed when our expectations of persons, situations or things are unrealistic and not met. In Jesus' relationship with Judas, the one who betrayed him-we see a model for handling disappointment over unmet expectations.

Marketing and selling products to progressive Black women requires a different approach.

What if despite your fears God calls you to jump?

In preparation for her Webinar on Faith, Women In Ministry, and Money, Dr. Irie identifies 3 Theologies of Money that inhibit women's economic flourishing.

The only way to fail is to quit. Don't quit. Persist.

Dr. Irie discusses how many clergywomen, women in ministry, and women of a certain age, need a mindset shift when it comes to thinking about money. We have been conditioned to think about money in ways that cause us apprehension about discussing it and advocating our right to monetary equity.

Dr. Irie discusses a 4th automatic protective response to fear.

What does love look and feel like? Check out this story of Joseph.

In this episode Dr. Irie discusses the importance of knowing who you are-your identity.

In this episode Dr. Irie explores the ordinary courage (a term coined by Brene Brown in her book The Gifts of Imperfection) of the Woman in Mark 5.

In this episode Dr. Irie discusses the dirt. The lies we believe about our identity and worth and a strategy for overcoming.

In this episode Dr. Irie discusses the contrast between courage and comfort.

Dr. Irie discusses those critical life moments that determine who we will and will not be.

Dr. Irie discusses the importance of knowing your options.

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In this episode Dr. Irie discuss the importance of women believing they have options.

In this episode Dr. Irie discusses characteristics of Spiritual Entrepreneurs.

In this episode Dr. Irie talks about characteristics and misconceptions about being an introvert.

In this episode Dr. Irie encourages listeners to resist their internal terrorist-that voice that tells us we’re not enough.

Dr. Irie shares with listeners this new season of her life and ministry.

In this episode Dr. Irie talks about possibilities for using our anger in the face of injustice.

In this inaugural episode Dr. Irie shares her thoughts on the continual pain of Black people in America in light of the recent killing of Atatiana Jefferson in her own home by a Fort Worth Police Officer.