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The MyBLVD Podcast is all about disciple making in the public square. The podcast features discussions about everyday issues from a biblical and balanced perspective. Join the host, Dhati Lewis, to talk more about how the gospel speaks to you and your neighbors - right on your boulevard. For more helpful resources to thrive where you live, work and worship check out www.myblvd.co

  1. 3D AGO

    Spiritual Discipline IS Spiritual Dependence

    In this episode of the MyBLVD Podcast, we sit down with Kempton Turner to explore a powerful principle from the book of Esther: Before public action… there must be private dependence. Before Esther approached the king, she called for three days of fasting and prayer. No strategy. No platform. Just surrender. In a culture that celebrates speed, visibility, and constant output, this conversation challenges leaders, missionaries, and everyday believers to reconsider the foundation of their influence. We discuss: Why spiritual formation must come before public witness The role of fasting and prayer in leadership How community strengthens spiritual discipline The difference between discipline and legalism Why many leaders feel spiritually drained despite staying busy If you’re leading, serving, or carrying weight in your context—this episode will help you realign with what matters most.

    42 min

  2. APR 15

    If I Perish, I Perish: Faith That Risks Everything

    What does it look like to obey God when the cost is real? In this episode of MyBLVD, we sit down with Michael Byrd to explore courage, fear, and faith through the lens of Esther’s story. When Esther was called to approach the king, it wasn’t symbolic—it was life or death. And yet, she stepped forward. Many of us face moments where obedience to God puts everything on the line—our reputation, security, relationships, or future. So how do we respond when faithfulness feels risky? In this conversation, we unpack: Why fear is a normal part of leadership How vulnerability and courage actually work together The role of spiritual preparation before big decisions Why community is essential for staying faithful What it means to say, “If I perish, I perish” today This episode is a powerful reminder that obedience matters more than the outcome—and that God works through ordinary people willing to trust Him in difficult moments.

    41 min

  3. APR 8

    Blossom Where You’re Planted | Calling You Didn’t Choose

    What if your calling isn’t about choosing the right path… but recognizing where God has already placed you? In this episode of MyBLVD, we sit down with BLVD missionary Daniel Melson to explore what it means to live faithfully in the very place you once tried to leave. Walking through the story of Esther, we unpack the tension of being positioned by God in spaces we didn’t plan for—and how purpose is often revealed through proximity, not preference. Daniel shares his powerful journey of returning to his childhood neighborhood to serve, showing us what it looks like to blossom where you’re planted, even in broken and complex environments.  In this episode: How to recognize God’s calling in unexpected places What it means to be faithful without needing the full picture Staying present instead of chasing “bigger” opportunities Doing ministry outside traditional church roles Overcoming fear when God sends you back You may not have chosen where you are… but God may have. Listen now and be encouraged to live faithfully—for such a time as this.

    26 min

  4. APR 1

    The Danger of Silence | Why Neutrality Isn’t Neutral

    What happens when God’s people stay silent? In this episode of MyBLVD, Dhati and Missie unpack one of the most challenging truths from Esther 4: silence is never neutral. When Mordecai confronts Esther, he reveals something we often try to ignore—choosing not to act is still a decision. And in moments of injustice, fear, and cultural tension, that decision carries real consequences. This conversation dives deep into: Why leaders hesitate to speak up (fear & suppressed passion) How silence can unintentionally reinforce injustice The difference between anger and rage—and why anger might be necessary How to discern when it’s time to speak What it means to live faithfully where you live, work, and worship If you’ve ever wrestled with whether to say something or stay quiet… this episode is for you. “For such a time as this” isn’t just about position—it’s about response.

    26 min

  5. MAR 25

    Entrepreneurship as Mission: Faith Beyond the Church Walls

    In Episode 8, Dhati and Missie sit down with Troy Evans to explore what it means to live as a “practitioner at the gate.” Too often, we limit ministry to platforms, pulpits, and visibility. But what if God is just as present—and just as active—in business, nonprofits, and everyday work? Troy shares his journey of embracing entrepreneurship as mission, navigating the pressures of leadership, and redefining success through a Kingdom lens. This episode is a reminder that: God sees your work. God has called you to your work. And your faithfulness matters—even when no one else sees it.

    35 min

  6. MAR 18

    Reforming from Within: The Courage to Stay

    What do you do when the system you're in is broken? In this episode of MyBLVD, we sit down with James Hobson to explore what it means to have faithful presence inside imperfect institutions. Drawing from the story of Mordecai in the book of Esther, we wrestle with a tension many leaders feel but rarely talk about: 👉 Do I stay and help reform… 👉 Or do I leave and start fresh? We unpack: Why every institution is broken to some degree The difference between hurt vs. harm (and why that matters) How to discern if God is calling you to stay or go The danger of isolation and assimilation Spiritual rhythms that sustain long obedience in slow-change environments This conversation is for leaders, missionaries, and anyone who feels stuck—but knows they might be exactly where God wants them. Because sometimes… faithfulness doesn’t look like leaving. It looks like staying at the gate.

    46 min

  7. MAR 11

    Faithful Engagement in Unjust Systems

    What happens when something is legal… but still unjust? In the story of Esther, Haman’s decree wasn’t just evil—it was law. That raises an important question for believers today: How do we respond when systems, policies, or institutions create harm? In this episode of MyBLVD, Dhati Lewis and Missie Branch sit down with PT Ngwolo, a missionary serving in Sunnyside, Houston. As both a pastor and a lawyer, PT brings a unique perspective on how Christians can faithfully engage systems of power without losing their witness. Together they explore: • How injustice can hide behind policy • Why fear, prejudice, and power often shape laws • What faithful engagement looks like when the system feels overwhelming • How ordinary believers can take responsibility where they live, work, and worship The gospel doesn’t call us to apathy or outrage—it calls us to faithful presence. Because every believer has a boulevard. And perhaps we’ve been placed here for such a time as this.

    35 min

  8. MAR 4

    Standing at the Gate: The Power of Mentorship

    In the book of Esther, Mordecai never takes center stage. But without him, Esther never steps into her calling. In this episode of MyBLVD, Dhati Lewis and Missie Branch sit down with Dennis Talbert to explore the critical role of mentorship in raising the next generation of leaders. Together they discuss: • Why emerging leaders are especially vulnerable without wise mentors • The difference between healthy mentorship and controlling leadership • The power of spiritual mothers and fathers in shaping our calling • Why great leaders must sometimes step back so others can step forward • What it looks like to become a “Mordecai” in someone else’s story Leadership isn’t just about being seen. Sometimes the most important work happens behind the scenes, at the gate. If we want to see the next generation flourish, we need mentors who are willing to invest, guide, and pass the baton.

    32 min
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The MyBLVD Podcast is all about disciple making in the public square. The podcast features discussions about everyday issues from a biblical and balanced perspective. Join the host, Dhati Lewis, to talk more about how the gospel speaks to you and your neighbors - right on your boulevard. For more helpful resources to thrive where you live, work and worship check out www.myblvd.co

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  • Creator
    myblvdpodcast
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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