Mike explores the tragic rise of intimate partner violence against Black women while also examining the often-unspoken role of trauma and mental health struggles among Black men.
Women
Emotional Highs & Empty Promises
Peaceful Alone, Yet Curious About Love
In this episode of Side Topics, hosts Mike Walker and Minister Erica Stanley discuss the nuanced balance between enjoying solitude and remaining open to love. They explore the emotional challenges of transitioning from a long period of singleness into a new relationship, emphasizing the importance of maintaining one’s peace while being willing to be vulnerable.
Relationship Trauma w/Chernell Bizzell-Barnett
This is a conversation between host Mike Walker and guest Chernell Bizzell-Barnett, a licensed professional counselor, regarding the complexities of relationship trauma and healing strategies. The discussion covers how unresolved trauma impacts new relationships and the importance of professional support.
Sexuality: Love, Labels, and a Little Confusion.
Mike explores the nuances of human sexuality, specifically focusing on three distinct orientations/labels that often cause confusion: Asexuality, Demisexuality, and Sapioexuality.
Becoming Ready While You’re Dating
Mike and Erica explore how dating isn’t just about finding the right person. It’s about becoming the right person along the way.
With honesty and a little humor, they unpack how every experience can shape you into someone ready for real, healthy love.
Why Dating Might Be The Best Risk You Take
Dating may feel uncertain, but it opens the door to growth, connection, and the discovery of what truly matters in love.
Hobosexual Season
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Seven-Year Side Chick
SBC Tuesday Talk 6/18/2024
00:00 Intro & Salutations
04:11 Visiting Someone Else’s Church
17:31 The Seven-Year Side Chick
36:32 Communication and Pots & Pans
49:32 How Do You Bathe?
58:00 Announcements
1:01:09 Outro
Tuesday Talk 6/11/2024
00:00 Intro & Salutations
04:44 Karen Busybody
16:17 Shanghai Marriage Marketplace
38:48 It’s Not Too Late To Get Married
46:37 Restaurant Restrictions
55:08 Welcome Home From Prison
59:07 Announcements
1:02:28 Outro
Perspective Healing
SBC Tuesday Talk 5/28/2024
Do Men and Women have biases towards each other that they need to heal from? 🤔
What’s in your hope chest? Have you ever even heard of a hope chest? 🤔
When that irritating ex-partner keeps coming back around, what do you do? 😒
These and other topics will be discussed in this edition of SBC Tuesday Talk! 😎
00:00 Intro & Salutations
05:08 Spinning The Block
12:29 Perspective Healing
40:57 Hope Chest
50:43 $1 Bathroom Tissue
54:28 Hot Slides
57:55 Information & Announcements
1:03:50 Outro
Mikes Tree House 