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16 APR 2025 · This Is What Emerge and Empower Represents
Let’s talk about Donnie McClurkin’s Testimony of Deliverance
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Donnie McClurkin’s powerful testimony of deliverance is a mirror of everything we stand for at Emerge and Empower Podcast TV. His story, marked by childhood trauma, identity battles, and the silence that often follows painis not just his alone. It's the cry of many who have walked through dark places in search of healing, wholeness, and purpose.
In his deeply personal testimony, he shares how God delivered him from years of hidden pain and self-doubt, and how true transformation came through faith, surrender, and healing. Despite the scars, he emerged with a voice, a calling, and a ministry that continues to change lives.
This is what Emerge and Empower is all about:
Giving voice to silent battles
Confronting trauma with truth and love
Reclaiming identity through faith
Showing that God still delivers, still heals, and still raises up
Encouraging others to share their truth boldly and unapologetically
Like Donnie, many of our guests are living testimonies of God's grace. They’ve been through storms, but they didn’t drown. They’ve been judged, but they survived. And now, they rise, stronger, wiser, and unashamed.
📩 Want to share your own story of healing and emergence?
Schedule your interview today: https://calendly.com/emergeandempower
Let’s talk about the journey. Let’s talk about deliverance. Let’s emerge and empower.
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19 MAR 2025 · Jonathan Haynes is living proof that pain does not define you, your purpose does. His journey is one of unimaginable hardship, resilience, and faith.
From a young age, Jonathan endured deep trauma and betrayal at the hands of someone he should have been able to trust. Carrying the weight of this pain, he battled feelings of worthlessness, depression, and hopelessness, leading him to a place of deep despair. But just when darkness seemed overwhelming, God stepped in.
How do we heal from the past? How do we rise after falling? In this powerful episode, Jonathan shares how he found strength, healing, and purpose through faith, transforming his pain into a testimony that now helps others.
📅 Catch this episode on Emerge and Empower Podcast TV:
🗓️ Wednesdays at 6 PM (English)
🗓️ Saturdays at 6 PM – At least twice a month in Kreyòl
📩 Have a story to share? Email us at
💸 Support our platform: CashApp $EmergenceTVMag | Zelle ✨ Your past does not define you, your healing does.
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12 FEB 2025 · A Walking Miracle" – Featuring Dior
In October 2016, Dior underwent one of the largest open-heart surgeries ever performed in Ohio and the surrounding states. Born with an inverted floating heart, a condition where her heart was located in her back without a pericardium to hold it in place, she was told she shouldn’t have lived past childhood. After an eight-hour procedure, blood transfusions, and organ failure, doctors didn’t know if she would make it.
But in the midst of uncertainty, a miracle happened. While running tests, doctors discovered something that left them in shock, she was 22 weeks pregnant. The baby inside her had kept her alive, pumping life into her body when she was on the verge of death. On January 22, 2017, she gave birth to a healthy baby boy, proving that God’s plans are always greater than man’s expectations.
💛 How do we keep pushing forward when life says we shouldn’t survive? How do we find purpose in our pain? Join us as Dior shares her incredible testimony of survival, faith, and resilience, reminding us that she is truly a walking miracle.
📅 Catch this episode on Emerge and Empower Podcast TV:
🗓️ Wednesdays at 6 PM (English)
🗓️ Saturdays at 6 PM – At least twice a month in Kreyòl
📩 Have a story to share? Email us at emergeandempower@gmail.com
💸 Support our platform: CashApp $EmergenceTVMag | Zelle mywiwa@gmail.com
✨ Faith moves mountains, and miracles still happen!
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8 FEB 2025 · A story of endurance, faith, and transformation.
For 45 years, Yaya remained devoted to a man who secretly married three other women, claiming he was only helping them get legal papers. Despite the betrayals and heartbreak, she stayed, she prayed, and she believed in God's plan.Through prayer and spiritual guidance from her pastor, the impossible finally happened, he agreed to marry her. And when that moment came, everything changed.
Yaya finally received the respect and recognition she had longed for.
🏡 She became a homeowner, securing stability for herself.
😊 She stepped into a happier, more fulfilled life.The cycle of pain was broken.
No longer was she the woman overlooked or taken for granted, she became the woman honored, uplifted, and at peace.Now, Yaya’s only prayer is for her children to come together as one, to unite in love and harmony.
Join us as we conclude this inspiring testimony of redemption, faith, and newfound joy.
🔔 Listen this Wednesday at 6 PM (English) & Saturday at 6 PM (Kreyòl)!Kreyòl:
📢 Emerge & Empower ap kontinye vwayaj pwisan Yaya nan Pati 2—yon istwa sou andirans, lafwa, ak transfòmasyon.Pandan 45 ane, Yaya te rete fidèl ak yon gason ki te marye ak twa lòt fanm pandan li te ak li, li te di li sèlman t ap ede yo ak papye. Malgre trayizon yo, malgre doulè yo, li te kenbe fèm, li te priye, li te kwè nan plan Bondye.Atravè lapriyè ak konsèy espirityèl pastè li, sa ki te sanble enposib rive l. li aksepte marye avè l. Epi moman sa a, tout bagay chanje.
✨ Yaya finalman jwenn respè ak rekonesans li t ap tann depi lontan.
🏡 Li vin pwopriyetè kay, mete lavi li sou pye.
😊 Li antre nan yon pi bon espas, kote li pi kontan epi aklè.Sik soufrans lan kase. Li pa t ankò fi moun te pase sou li san yo pa konsidere l. li vin fi yo onore, leve byen wo, epi ki gen lapè.Kounye a, sèl priyè Yaya se pou pitit li yo reyini ansanm, pou yo ini nan lanmou ak amoni.
💖 Ki jan lafwa l te mennen l nan transfòmasyon sa a?
🙏 Kisa nou ka aprann nan andirans ak lespri inebranlab Yaya?Rete branche pandan nou konplete temwayaj sa a sou delivrans, lafwa, ak lajwa li jwenn.🔔 Koute epizòd sa a Mèkredi a 6 PM (Anglè) & Samdi a 6 PM (Kreyòl)!
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Journey of the Crown: From Judgment to Joy Queen Shavondra's Story of Overcoming Church Hurt and Emb
5 FEB 2025 · From Judgment to Joy" – Featuring Mrs. North Carolina Plus America 2024, ShavondraFrom a young age, Shavondra longed to know the Lord. At just 9 years old, she led her family to join the Seventh-day Adventist Church, standing firm in her faith despite being different from those around her. But as a curvy teenager raised by a single mother in the projects, she became the target of harsh judgment from church elders, words that crushed her spirit and shattered her trust in the very place she sought refuge.
For years, those painful words haunted her, making her question her faith, identity, and worth. But she refused to let judgment define her. Now, as Mrs. North Carolina Plus America 2024, she uses her Beauty and Brains platform to inspire women to embrace their God-given beauty, intelligence, and confidence.
💛 How do we heal from church hurt? How do we reclaim our identity beyond judgment? Join us as Shavondra shares her powerful testimony of resilience, self-acceptance, and overcoming fear, proving that God’s love is greater than man’s judgment.
📅 Catch this episode on Emerge and Empower Podcast TV:
🗓️ Wednesdays at 6 PM (English)
🗓️ Saturdays at 6 PM – At least twice a month in Kreyòl
📩 Have a story to share? Email us at
💸 Support our platform: CashApp $EmergenceTVMag | Zelle ✨ Just BEE (Be Exactly Extraordinary) You!
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1 FEB 2025 · Podcast Episode Title:"Rising from the Ashes: Yaya's Journey from Trauma to Triumph
"Leve Soti Nan Pousyè: Vwayaj Yaya Soti nan Soufrans Pou Viktwa"
Podcast Description (English & Kreyòl)
📢 Emerge and Empower ap pase de fwa pa semèn!
Chak mèkredi a 6 PM (an Anglè) ak samdi a 6 PM, mwen de samdi pa mwa an Kreyòl pou kominote ayisyen nou yo.
Vwayaj Yaya te ranpli ak soufrans, sakrifis, ak andirans. A kat an, yo te separe l ak manman l pou voye l lakay matant li, kote li te sibi move tretman. A onze an, yo voye l nan yon lòt kay, kote li te oblije travay san lanmou ni swen. Plizyè ane apre, li te ale Ozetazini pou yon pi bon lavi, men batay yo te kontinye. Pandan 45 ane, li te ak yon gason ki te refize marye l pandan li marye lòt fanm an Ayiti. Finalman, ak èd pastè li, li te aksepte marye l, men kisa ki te rive apre? Èske maryaj la te pote lajwa, oswa li te yon lòt moman douloure?
Tande istwa Yaya, yon istwa sou sipvivans, lanmou ki pa t merite, ak reyalite sou sakrifis.
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1 FEB 2025 · Her Crown, Her Story: Rising Above the Odds
From poverty and abuse to purpose and royalty, Linda shares her inspiring journey of resilience, faith, and triumph. Homeless for 17 months, she turned her pain into a platform, earning multiple crowns and proving that with God, anything is possible.
💎 You are a diamond in the rough, your story isn’t over! 💎
📲 Full episode on Emerge and Empower Podcast TV now!
🎧 Watch or listen via the links in bio.
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15 JAN 2025 · In this empowering episode of Emerge and Empower Podcast TV, Dr. Lin J sits down with the incredible AJ, Mrs. Highlands Ranch, to share her deeply personal and inspiring journey. AJ opens up about raising her four children, all diagnosed with apraxia, and how her experiences led her to create a powerful platform dedicated to advocacy, awareness, and empowerment for families navigating similar challenges.
AJ shares her transformation from the world of pageantry in the Mrs. America system to building a thriving publishing empire that amplifies voices and provides hope. Together, Dr. Lin J and AJ explore the resilience required to turn personal trials into purpose and the lasting impact of using your story to create change.
AJ’s heartfelt story of raising four children with apraxia.
How her journey inspired her platform and advocacy work.
Insights into turning personal challenges into a mission of empowerment.
The connection between pageantry, passion, and purpose.
⚠️ Trigger Warning:
This episode contains discussions about personal struggles and challenges that may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners. Please listen with care.
📜 Disclaimer:
The views and experiences shared in this episode are those of the guest and host. They are intended for educational and inspirational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice.
📲 Catch this inspiring episode on these platforms:
📺 CTR Media Network TV: Watch here
🎧 Podcast Platform: Listen here
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✨ We’re waiting on your emergence story! Email us at emergeandempower@gmail.com and schedule a chat today.
Your generosity helps us continue sharing powerful stories of resilience, purpose, and transformation. Together, we can keep this platform thriving and inspire more lives.
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Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Thank you for being part of the Emerge and Empower journey!
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2 JAN 2025 · 🎉 Happy New Year from Emerge and Empower Podcast TV! 🎉
We’re kicking off 2025 with a powerful and transformative episode:✨ “Starting the Year Off Affirmation Session: Time to Adjust the Crown”
✨Join us for this uplifting conversation where we:
✅ Reflect on personal growth and victories from 2024
✅ Speak life over ourselves and others with powerful affirmations
✅ Ground ourselves in Scripture and prayer
✅ Adjust our crowns, stepping boldly into the new year with confidence and purpose
Affirmations to Start Your Year Strong:
🌟 “The lessons of the past have prepared me for this new chapter. I am ready.”
🌟 “I release all that weighs me down and embrace restoration and joy.”
🌟 “I am walking boldly into 2025 with strength and vision.”
🌟 “I stand strong, knowing my crown reflects the beauty, purpose, and resilience within me.”
🌟 “I am emerging stronger and more confident, with my crown firmly in place.
”Let’s meditate on Isaiah 61:3:
“…to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.”💫 Start your year with purpose, power, and positivity. Tune in and declare with us:
“I am emerging stronger and more confident, with my crown firmly in place!”Let’s set the tone for a year of growth, renewal, and unwavering faith—together!📺
Stay tuned for the first episode of this exciting new season.
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18 DEC 2024 · Emerge and Empower Podcast with Dr. Lin J – Part 2
In this follow-up episode, we continue the powerful conversation with Tiffany West Harvey, author and motivational speaker. Tiffany opens up about the challenges she faced when her marriage fell apart, leaving her heart shattered and questioning her self-worth. Through her journey of pain, healing, and growth, Tiffany shares how she found her voice and purpose despite the trauma.Her story of resilience will inspire listeners to rebuild their lives, embrace their healing process, and emerge stronger. Tune in to hear how Tiffany empowers others through her platform, sharing lessons on overcoming heartbreak, finding self-love, and reclaiming your identity.
⚠️ Trigger Warning:
This episode discusses sensitive topics, including trauma, emotional pain, and divorce. Listener discretion is advised, as some content may be triggering for those dealing with similar experiences.
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Author | Emerge & Empower with Dr LinJ |
Organization | Shemergence Linda Joseph |
Categories | Leisure |
Website | www.mywiwa.org |
emergeandempower@gmail.com |
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