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Unlocking Faith: Honest Talks for Seeking Hearts

Unlocking Faith: Honest Talks for Seeking Hearts

By: Dr. Emory Berry Marquis Wadley
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Unlocking Faiths is a weekly podcast that provides a safe space for anyone seeking answers about faith, spirituality, and organized religion. Join Pastor Rev. Dr. Emory Berry Jr. and Marquis Wadley for open, honest conversations that tackle tough questions with compassion and understanding. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your faith or simply exploring, this podcast is here to support and guide you—without judgment or agenda.

2026 Dr. Emory Berry, Marquis Wadley
Christianity Spirituality
Episodes
  • Unlocking Faith S2E5 | The Sandwich Generation
    Jan 30 2026

    🎙️ Unlocking Faith S2E5 | The Sandwich Generation

    In this episode of Unlocking Faith, hosts Marquis Wadley and Dr. Emory Berry Jr. have a heartfelt, faith-centered conversation about the sandwich generation—those caring for aging parents while still raising children and supporting grandchildren 🥪👵🏾👶🏾.

    💬 The hosts unpack the emotional, spiritual, and financial weight that comes with being pulled in multiple directions, while exploring what Scripture says about honoring parents, raising children, and navigating exhaustion without guilt. They talk honestly about boundaries, self-care, and why feeling worn out doesn’t mean you lack faith—it means you’re human.

    🙏🏾 This episode offers encouragement for caregivers who feel stretched thin, reminding listeners that God sees the unseen labor, values rest, and calls us to carry responsibility with wisdom and grace.

    🎧 Tune in, reflect, and be reminded—you don’t have to carry it all alone.

    👇 Timestamps / Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome

    02:59 Understanding the Sandwich Generation

    06:34 Navigating Responsibilities and Prioritization

    10:35 The Importance of Boundaries and Self-Care

    14:41 Complexities of Caregiving

    18:13 Finding Support and Resources

    21:44 Faith and Perseverance in Difficult Times

    26:04 Closing Thoughts and Prayer

    28:40 Season 2 Outro - Final.mp4

    🔑 Keywords:

    #UnlockingFaith #TheSandwichGeneration #FaithAndFamily #CaregivingLife #AgingParents #BetweenGenerations #CaregiverSupport #MentalHealthMatters #HealthyBoundaries #SelfCareIsFaith #ChristianPodcast #FaithInRealLife

    🙌 If this blessed you:
    Like 👍🏾, comment, and subscribe to Unlocking Faith

    🤝 Connect with Our Hosts

    Marquis Wadley
    • TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@mw2alpha]

    • Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/mw2alpha/]

    Dr. Emory Berry Jr.
    • TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@emoryberryjr]

    • Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/emoryberry/]

    📢 Join the Conversation:
    Have a question or topic you want covered? Submit anonymously or directly by following the link [https://tinyurl.com/UFgoogleform]


    📲 Follow Unlocking Faith on Social Media
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/unlockingfaithpod
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unlocking.faith?lang=en
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573659879915
    YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@UnlockingFaith3/shorts


    🔓 Unlocking Faith

    An honest faith podcast creating a safe space to ask hard questions about God, church, and life—without judgment or pressure.

    No sermons. Just real talk. 💛

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    29 mins
  • Unlocking Faith S1E18 | Wrestling with Faith: Abortion, Morality & God’s Nearness
    May 23 2025

    Unlocking Faith S1E18 | Wrestling with Faith: Abortion, Morality & God’s Nearness

    In this powerful episode of the Unlocking Faith Podcast, hosts Marquis Wadley and Dr. Emory Berry Jr. dive deep into two of the most difficult questions facing believers today:

    👉 What does the Bible say about abortion?
    👉 Why does God feel distant when we need Him most?

    With compassion and clarity, they explore the complexities of abortion through a biblical lens, addressing the moral, spiritual, and emotional weight of the issue. They also unpack why many Christians experience moments of spiritual distance—and how to draw closer to God even in times of doubt or pain.

    This episode is for anyone wrestling with hard decisions, ethical dilemmas, or simply wondering where God is in the middle of it all.

    👇 Timestamps / Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Opening Prayer

    02:06 Exploring the Abortion Debate

    13:17 Feeling Distant from God

    23:13 Closing Thoughts and Prayer


    🔑 Keywords:

    #UnlockingFaith #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndEthics #AbortionInTheBible #FeelingDistantFromGod #ChristianConversations #SpiritualGrowth

    🙌 If this blessed you:
    Like 👍🏾, comment, and subscribe to Unlocking Faith

    🤝 Connect with Our Hosts

    Marquis Wadley
    • TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@mw2alpha]

    • Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/mw2alpha/]

    Dr. Emory Berry Jr.
    • TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@emoryberryjr]

    • Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/emoryberry/]

    📢 Join the Conversation:
    Have a question or topic you want covered? Submit anonymously or directly by following the link [https://tinyurl.com/UFgoogleform]


    📲 Follow Unlocking Faith on Social Media
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/unlockingfaithpod
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unlocking.faith?lang=en
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573659879915
    YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@UnlockingFaith3/shorts


    🔓 Unlocking Faith

    An honest faith podcast creating a safe space to ask hard questions about God, church, and life—without judgment or pressure.

    No sermons. Just real talk. 💛

    Show More Show Less
    26 mins
  • Unlocking Faith S1E16 | Faith in a Skeptical World 🤔✝️
    May 9 2025

    Unlocking Faith S1E16 | Faith in a Skeptical World 🤔✝️

    In this thought-provoking episode of the Unlocking Faith Podcast, hosts Marquis Wadley and Dr. Emory Berry Jr. take on the tension between faith and skepticism in today’s world 🌍. Whether you're questioning your beliefs or seeking a deeper spiritual foundation, this conversation offers a safe space for doubts and powerful tools for growth 💭💡.

    They explore how to rebuild trust in God 🙏, why skepticism can actually deepen your faith 💪, and how prayer, community, and scripture support you through spiritual uncertainty. With real-life examples, biblical wisdom 📖, and personal testimonies 🗣️, this episode is for anyone navigating questions about God, belief, and purpose.

    🔑 Key Topics:

    • 🤝 Balancing faith and doubt

    • 🔄 Rebuilding trust in God

    • 🧠 How skepticism can fuel spiritual growth

    • 🛐 Prayer and scripture as foundations

    • 👥 The role of community and safe spaces for questioning

    👇 Timestamps / Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Opening Prayer

    02:29 Understanding Faith

    06:21 The Nature of Faith in Times of Struggle

    09:21 Rebuilding Shaken Faith

    14:12 Skepticism and Faith

    21:16 Creating Safe Spaces in Communities

    23:50 Closing Thoughts and Prayer

    26:32 Unlocking Faith Outro.mp4

    🔑 Keywords:

    #Faith #Skepticism #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianPodcast #Prayer #TrustInGod #RebuildingFaith

    🙌 If this blessed you:
    Like 👍🏾, comment, and subscribe to Unlocking Faith

    🤝 Connect with Our Hosts

    Marquis Wadley
    • TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@mw2alpha]

    • Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/mw2alpha/]

    Dr. Emory Berry Jr.
    • TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@emoryberryjr]

    • Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/emoryberry/]

    📢 Join the Conversation:
    Have a question or topic you want covered? Submit anonymously or directly by following the link [https://tinyurl.com/UFgoogleform]


    📲 Follow Unlocking Faith on Social Media
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/unlockingfaithpod
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unlocking.faith?lang=en
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573659879915
    YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@UnlockingFaith3/shorts


    🔓 Unlocking Faith

    An honest faith podcast creating a safe space to ask hard questions about God, church, and life—without judgment or pressure.

    No sermons. Just real talk. 💛

    Show More Show Less
    25 mins
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