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Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Virtual Conference Anticipates Nearly 10,000 As New Topics, Speakers Revealed…

Now Featuring CBS' Gayle King, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Actress Meagan Good!

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Tackling today’s most pressing topics, Woman, Thou Art Loosed! Master Class welcomes Gayle King, anchor for CBS’ This Morning; Keisha Lance Bottoms, mayor of Atlanta; Angela Rye, attorney and CEO of IMPACT strategies; Meagan Good, actress; and Bozoma Saint John, chief marketing officer for Netflix; to a robust lineup of national voices.

Designed and created by Bishop T.D. Jakes, Master Class—exclusively offered at Woman, Thou Art Loosed!—will help women advance in their spheres of influence across business, entertainment, healthcare, technology, finance and ministry.

During this year’s virtual event Oct. 15-17, which nearly 10,000 women are expected to attend, Woman, Thou Art Loosed! Master Class will discuss current topics including Black Lives Matter, education, mental health and social justice in entertainment—led by Good and Saint John. Just-added session titled “What You Do vs. Who You Are”—featuring panelists King, Lance Bottoms and Rye—will address balancing a work persona with one’s overall identity. The pressure and demands of the workplace often require a different version of the woman who goes home to greet her family at night. For women of color especially, being allowed to show vulnerability is increasingly at odds. It seems that as women of color enter positions of authority and influence, they are held to a different likability standard. Are women of color allowed to be powerful on the job and likeable at the same time? And how can we identify the often-harmful yet subtle suggestions to separate identity from one’s job? In this intriguing session, the panel will discuss ways women who are doing it all can separate their identities from their careers and handle adversity in the world.

An event that typically draws tens of thousands of women from around the globe, Woman, Thou Art Loosed! is offering two options for attendees: Woman, Thou Art Loosed! Master Class will broadcast on Bishop’s Village for a fee, while Woman, Thou Art Loosed! Virtual Experience will be broadcast on YouTube, providing a unique online experience at no cost to attendees. YouTube speakers include conference founder Bishop T.D. Jakes, Serita Jakes, Sarah Jakes Roberts, Cora Jakes Coleman, Sheryl Brady and Yolanda Pierce.

Woman, Thou Art Loosed! Master Class speakers:  

  • Bishop T.D. Jakes, senior pastor of The Potter’s House
  • Gayle King, anchor at CBS
  • Keisha Lance Bottoms, mayor of Atlanta
  • Angela Rye, attorney and CEO of IMPACT Strategies
  • Meagan Good, actress
  • Bozoma Saint John, chief marketing officer for Netflix
  • Van Jones, CEO of REFORM Alliance and CNN host
  • Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin
  • Allison Jean, mother of Bothem Jean
  • Anita Philips, nationally acclaimed trauma therapist and life coach
  • Caroline Leaf, communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist
  • Paula Madison, journalist and former NBCUniversal executive
  • Tina Naidoo, executive director of Texas Offender Reentry Initiative

 

 

Where:
Online at YouTube.com/TDJakesOfficial and at Bishop’s Village

Toyota and The Dream Project are the official sponsors of Woman, Thou Art Loosed Virtual Experience.

Detailed information about speakers, talent, topics and schedule can be found at WTAL.org/Virtual.

Tickets already purchased for the 2020 in-person event have been automatically transferred to the 2021 event. Registration for the 2021 conference can be done online at WTAL.org.

Woman, Thou Art Loosed! began as one of Bishop T.D. Jakes’ most popular books. Realizing the need to continually empower women outside the pages of his book, Jakes created one of the most successful global women’s conferences. Since the conference’s inception in 1996, Jakes has become one of the most popular Christian leaders in the U.S. For decades Jakes has brought inspirational and motivational speakers to the stage to help women around the world be loosed from a myriad of strongholds including depression, guilt, loss of faith and helplessness. The conference will take its curtain call next year in Atlanta.

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DeVon Franklin Signs New Book ‘The Hollywood Commandments’ at Barnes & Noble in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 23!

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Hollywood producer and Meagan Good’s hubby DeVon Franklin is coming to the A on Monday! He will be signing and talking about his latest book The Hollywood Commandments at Barnes & Noble bookstore, 1217 Caroline Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30307, at 7 p.m. on Oct. 23!

In The Hollywood Commandments, DeVon Franklin, the New York Times bestselling author of The Wait, reveals 10 life-changing commandments for your success learned from working over 20 years in the most secular environment on the planet: Hollywood! With The Hollywood Commandments, DeVon will help you:

  • Identify the unique traits that will propel your career to new heights
  • Overcome fear and build the courage to pursue new opportunities waiting for you
  • Gain the confidence to make important decisions with greater peace and clarity
  • Negotiate the life and career advancement you deserve!

YOU WON’T LEARN THESE 10 COMMANDMENTS IN THE CHURCH.
YET, THEY WILL HELP YOU THRIVE IN YOUR CAREER AND ACHIEVE THE LIFE YOU’VE BEEN PRAYING FOR!

Check out the trailer below…

DeVon Franklin is a bestselling author, spiritual success coach, and the CEO of Franklin Entertainment, a production company in conjunction with 20th Century Fox. He is the producer of the box office hit Miracles from Heaven and the upcoming animated film, The Star, for Sony Pictures Animation. He’s Dr. Oz’s go-to guy for spiritual success coaching on The Dr. Oz Show and he’s the co-host of the TLC event series, This Is Life Live.

Variety named DeVon one of the “10 Producers to Watch” and Beliefnet called him one of the “Most Influential Christians Under 40.” He is the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Wait (co-written with his wife, award-winning actress Meagan Good) and Produced By Faith. I interviewed DeVon about his first book Produced By Faith. Check out my article on MOVIEGUIDE. 

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The Top 10 Blog Posts and or Articles for Black Christian Women in October 2016

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Per usual, I took note of blog posts and or articles that illuminate the path for black Christian women as I am one… So below is my Top 10 monthly roundup of blog posts and or articles for black Christian women ( but you don’t have be a black Christian woman to to check them out:) ! ) As usual, let me know if you like my list! Enjoy and share!

1.”Why The Inspiring Couple Behind #ForeverDuncan Got Married The Same Day As The Proposal [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]” by Get Up! Mornings With Erica Campbell

If you haven’t heard about the sweet and innovative love story of how Alfred Duncan proposed to his then girlfriend Sherrell and married her on the same day (Oct.1) after planning the wedding without her knowing about it, you have to fall in love with them too.  See more at: elev8.hellobeautiful.com.

2.”Kirk Franklin Gives His Daughter Away to Her Groom, Pens Emotional Letter Pre-Wedding [PHOTOS]” by Aliya Faust

Excerpt: In more wedding news, Gospel music star Kirk Franklin‘s family had a very big weekend. The proud – and protective – papa gave one of his daughter’s away in marriage yesterday (October 1); Carrington Franklin said the big “I Do” to her five-year bae, Maxx. Brian McKnight was there to sing “Still In Love” while Kirk, who also officiated the wedding, walked his baby girl Carr down the aisle. Keep scrolling to see some wedding photos taken by guests in attendance, plus one video of the most epic father-daughter dance! See more at: gospelgoodies.com.

3.”6 Possible Reasons Why Christian Men No Longer Want a Church Girl” by Judi Mason

Excerpt: In 2012, Pastor and movie studio executive Devon Franklin married actress and self-professed party girl Meagan Good. In 2015 NFL player Russell Wilson, a devout Christian started dating R& B singer Ciara. Their relationship received a lot of public scrutiny after his announcement that they agreed to remain celibate throughout their courtship. They married in 2016. Pastor Jamal Bryant is currently dating R&B singer Tweet, who was introduced to the world in 2002 with her sexually-charged song, “Oops.” Tweet is now a Christian and has been deemed by Bryant as his Last Lady, meaning she is the “one” for him. And just a few weeks ago actress, singer and talk show host, Adrienne Bailon celebrated her upcoming nuptials to gospel recording artist, singer, songwriter, producer and worship leader Israel Houghton with a Parisian-themed bridal shower. See more at: blackandmarriedwithkids.com.

the-mothers4.”Doubt and Shame in ‘The Mothers’: An Interview with Brit Bennett” by Morgan Jerkins

Excerpt: That is a big question. As far as the book goes, I was interested in the role of black women in the church. Black women essentially are the black church; they are the majority of people who go to churches and do the unseen and unacknowledged labor. I was interested in how black women are not allowed to speak at church — they’re not in the pulpit delivering the sermons most of the time. But they are doing the work that keeps churches afloat. They perform different roles, and are often silenced.

That’s why I wanted to explore the church mothers who are often dismissed as gossipy old ladies and don’t have institutional power. But they do have power. I think gossip has social power. Gossip is the construction of narratives around people; it spreads, and that’s something that’s powerful. See more at: lareviewofbooks.org.

5.”Georgia Female Faith Leaders Join Others in Denouncing Trump’s Remarks” by Shelia Poole

Excerpt: Others, such as Atlanta evangelist Alveda King, still support the Republican nominee. “I really do not appreciate Mr. Trump’s remarks at all,” said King, who was not among those signing the letter. “However, I’ve heard and forgiven so much worse.” Her focus is elsewhere. See more at: myajc.com.

6.”Episcopal Church Elects First Black Woman Diocesan Bishop” by Yonat Shimron

Jennifer Baskerville - Burrows Portrait

Jennifer Baskerville – Burrows Portrait

Excerpt: The Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis has elected the first black, female diocesan bishop in the history of the Episcopal Church. The Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, director of networking in the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, was elected on the second ballot during a diocesan convention held at Christ Church Cathedral Indianapolis on Friday (Oct. 28). See more at: religionnews.com.

7.Tara Middleton Continues to Inspire Despite Inoperable Brain Tumor Diagnosis by Empowering Everyday Women Ministries

Excerpt: After being in hospice for a few months, Tara received a huge surprise. Through The Dream  Foundation and Hospice Care of South Carolina, she met Tamar Braxton, former co-host of The Real. This platform gave Tara the opportunity to share her story and inspire others to believe they can
overcome any obstacle they may face. See more at: empoweringeverydaywomen.com.

8.”The Professor Wore a Hijab in Solidarity — Then Lost Her Job” by Ruth Graham

Excerpt: Hawkins’s relationship with Wheaton’s administration, particularly the provost, Stanton Jones, began to fray within just a few years. Her experiences as a black woman on campus were never hostile, but she was occasionally uncomfortable. Early on, a “hip-hop chapel,” meant to celebrate black styles of worship, read to her more like a minstrel show, an offensive attempt to “check off the diversity box.” She complained and was rebuffed. She felt “spiritually dry,” a term Christians use to describe the feeling of being far from God. “It’s quite a paradox that being in this thoroughly Christian place has been a very difficult time for me faith-wise,” she told me in February. “At Wheaton, unity always trumps diversity.” See more at: nytimes.com.

9.”Kaleidoscope Of Meaning: Chance The Rapper’s ‘Coloring Book’ And Making Religious Meaning In The Intersection” by Sharde’ Chapman

Excerpt: As the world becomes more secularized, and the black community more radically individual, one often wonders whether the black church still holds a place in the lives of black folks. Especially for generations from the Millenials forward. While that is still a conversation worth exploring, I would argue that Chance the Rapper demonstrates that for many the black churches still holds relevance, but is interpreted differently. I know because as a born and raised Baptist, and clergy, I practice my spiritual and religious underpinnings much differently than my grandmother. My brand of Christianity includes tongue-in-cheek references to black Jesus, tattoos, hymns, and the gospel according to Lil Wayne. See more at: huffingtonpost.com.

10. Exclusive: Aunjanue Ellis on Nate Parker & the ‘Birth of a Nation’ Controversy by Aunjanue Ellis

Excerpt: And Nate’s professed Christianity, which doesn’t seem to allow for forgiveness and grace—given or received—confuses and disaffects those who hear him. It has bred distrust and disdain. And yet, despite all of this, I still believe in Birth of a Nation. I still believe in its rare and transformative power. See more at: ebony.com.

If you know of any black Christian women bloggers and or writers, please e-mail me at jacqueline@afterthealtarcall.com as I’m always interested in expanding my community of black Christian women blogs and websites. As I noted before, while this is a roundup of interesting blog posts and or articles for black Christian women, you don’t have to be one to appreciate these pieces :).

DON’T FORGET TO VOTE ON TUESDAY!!!

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