Preacher's Kid

Tyla J. Parris
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Christianity
  • Updated Biweekly

Preacher’s Kid is the podcast that tells the real stories behind the title. Being a PK is more than growing up in church. It’s a journey of pressure, purpose, pain, and process. Each episode dives into honest conversations about identity, faith, trauma, and healing. If you’re a PK or know one, this is your space to feel seen, heard, and empowered.

Episodes

  1. Jan 2

    Who Am I? (Season Finale)

    To close out season one, Tyla Parris sits down for one last solo episode — raw, unfiltered, and reflective. After nine deep conversations, she turns the mic inward to answer the question that’s been woven through every episode: Who am I, really? This is a heart check. A moment to breathe. A space to unpack what this season has revealed — about identity, healing, faith, and the beauty of becoming. 🔑 In this episode: – Wrestling with purpose after performance – The tension between calling and confusion – What healing has taught me about God and myself – Why identity isn’t static — it’s layered, ongoing, and holy – Final words for anyone still figuring it out If you’ve ever stood in front of the mirror and felt both found and lost — this one will feel like home. #PreachersKidPodcast #WhoAmI #SeasonFinale #ChurchKidsHealing #FaithAndIdentity #TylaParris #Becoming

    21 min

  2. 11/28/2025

    The Journey (with Christopher Gorrell)

    Some journeys aren’t loud — they’re layered. In this episode, Tyla Parris sits down with Christopher Gorrell to explore a story shaped by faith, family, and honoring God while becoming who you really are. They talk through how his relationship with his father evolved, how it shaped his view of manhood, and what it looks like to balance legacy, ministry, and identity without losing yourself in the process. This one is full of quiet strength, honesty, and real growth — a reminder that even when the path doesn’t look like what you expected, God is still writing something intentional. 🔑 In this episode: – Reconciling with your upbringing – Defining manhood through grace and truth – Balancing honor and authenticity – Navigating slow seasons in purpose – The beauty of obedience over performance If you’ve ever wrestled with identity, legacy, or pressure to be something for everyone — this one’s for you. #PreachersKidPodcast #TheJourney #ChristopherGorrell #FaithAndFamily #ChurchKidsHealing #TylaParris #Becoming

    1h 12m

  3. 11/12/2025

    She’s Still Standing (with Reniece)

    Grief will change you — but it doesn’t have to take you out. In this emotional and powerful episode, Tyla Parris is joined by Reniece for a transparent conversation on grief, loss, and the fight to keep showing up when everything inside you wants to disappear. They explore what life looks like after losing someone you love, how identity starts to shift, and how God meets us in the middle of the chaos. It’s a story of heartbreak, survival, and the quiet strength that comes from learning how to stand again — even when it hurts. 🔑 In this episode: – Grieving while still serving – The silent pain behind public smiles – Navigating the transition of becoming someone new – What healing looks like when it’s not linear – Finding God in the wreckage If you’ve ever whispered “I don’t feel like myself anymore” — this episode will wrap you in grace. #PreachersKidPodcast #ShesStillStanding #FaithThroughGrief #ChurchKidsHealing #TylaParris #Reniece #HealingAfterLoss

    51 min

  4. 10/30/2025

    Balancing the Call | Matthew McKie

    Ministry. Marriage. Fatherhood. Leadership. Health. How do you carry all of it — especially when you’re still learning yourself? In this rare and vulnerable episode, Tyla Parris sits down with his spiritual father — pastor, husband, and spiritual leader — for a conversation that goes beyond the pulpit. They explore what it’s really like to balance the call of God with the responsibilities of life, and the cost that comes with getting it wrong… and learning how to get it right again. This is an honest, grace-filled conversation about pressure, legacy, and vulnerability. 🔑 In this episode: – The unspoken weight of ministry and leadership – When “pastor” clashes with “present dad” – Owning mistakes, offering grace, and rebuilding trust – The human side of spiritual leadership – What generational healing can really look like If you’ve ever looked at your parents and realized they were growing up too — this one will hit home. #PreachersKidPodcast #BalancingTheCall #FatherhoodAndFaith #ChurchKidsHealing #TylaParris #LegacyAndLeadership

    1h 1m

  5. 10/15/2025

    Chosen, But Not Picked ft. Antoinette Parris

    What happens when God calls you… but life doesn’t seem to follow? In this deeply moving episode, Tyla Parris sits down with his mother for an honest, heartfelt conversation about what it means to carry a prophetic word over your life — while still facing pain, contradiction, waiting, and unanswered questions. Together, they reflect on moments of disappointment, loneliness, and internal mess, and how even in all of that, God remained faithful. This isn’t just a story of calling — it’s a testimony of endurance, trust, and becoming. 🔑 In this episode: – Holding on to a word from God when nothing around you aligns – The emotional weight of being “anointed” but overlooked – A mother’s perspective on pain, prayer, and promises – How God shows up in the waiting – Legacy, healing, and spiritual inheritance For anyone who’s ever asked, “Why me?” or “When will it happen for me?” — this episode will meet you right there. #PreachersKidPodcast #ChosenButNotPicked #FaithInTheWaiting #ChurchKidsHealing #TylaParris #PropheticJourney #FamilyTestimony

    1h 2m

  6. 10/01/2025

    This Is What Healing Sounds Like (Part 2) ft. Earl O’Brian

    In Part 2 of This Is What Healing Sounds Like, Tyla Parris sits down with creative, speaker, and healing advocate Earl O’Brian for a transparent conversation about church hurt, emotional wounds, and the often-overlooked power of therapy. Earl shares his journey of growing up in church, navigating unspoken pain, and breaking through the silence that religion often imposes. Together, they explore how therapy, vulnerability, and God’s grace became essential parts of the healing process. 🔑 In this episode: – When serving in church doesn’t mean you’re okay – Breaking cycles of silence and shame – How therapy helped restore what religion ignored – Redefining strength as softness – The sacred work of healing out loud This conversation is layered, honest, and deeply necessary for anyone who’s been hurt in church but still wants to heal with God. #PreachersKidPodcast #HealingInRealTime #ChurchHurt #EarlOBrian #FaithAndHealing #BlackMenHealing #ThisIsWhatHealingSoundsLike

    59 min

  7. 09/17/2025

    This Is What Healing Sounds Like (Part 1)

    In this solo episode, host Tyla Parris opens up like never before. This is the start of a deeply personal journey — one that includes honesty, heartbreak, hidden pain, and the slow, sacred work of healing. From silent seasons to emotional weight that ministry couldn’t fix, Tyla shares what it’s looked like to start facing the parts of her story she once buried. No guest. No filter. Just real reflections on what healing actually sounds like in real life — and what it’s starting to look like when you finally give yourself permission to feel, process, and grow. 🔑 In this episode: – Facing what you’ve suppressed for years – The hidden wounds of performance and perfection – Learning to name your pain and hold space for your own healing – Trusting God through the ugly, unfinished parts If you’ve ever whispered, “I’m not okay but I don’t know how to say it,” — this one’s for you. #PreachersKidPodcast #HealingInRealTime #ThisIsWhatHealingSoundsLike #TylaParris #ChurchKidsHealing

    47 min

  8. 09/03/2025

    The Lies They Told Me (with Stefon Staunton)

    What do you do when the version of you people believe… isn’t even close to the truth? In this powerful episode, Tyla Parris sits down with Stefon Staunton to unpack what it was like growing up in church while being judged, mischaracterized, and misunderstood. From being labeled before being known, to wrestling with identity, shame, and performance — Stefon shares how he reclaimed confidence and found peace in who God actually says he is. 🔑 In this episode: – Church trauma that comes from assumptions – Mislabeling vs. true identity – Relearning confidence and clarity – Overcoming the pressure to prove yourself – Healing in private when you’ve been hurt in public If you’ve ever had to fight to be seen, heard, or understood — this conversation will remind you that God’s truth is louder than their opinions. #PreachersKidPodcast #TheLiesTheyToldMe #FaithAndIdentity #ChurchKidsUnfiltered #TylaParris #StefonStaunton

    1h 15m

  9. 08/20/2025

    Becoming Me in Their Shadow (with Shianne)

    In this episode, Tyla Parris sits down with Shianne for a raw and real conversation about growing up in church — and the inner conflict that came with it. From silent struggles to shaping identity around others’ expectations, they unpack the journey of learning how to become yourself when everyone thinks they already know who you are. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt pressure to perform, fit in, or hold it all together — even when it didn’t align with who they were becoming. 📌 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode if it spoke to you. #PreachersKidPodcast #ChurchKids #FaithAndIdentity #TylaParris #ShianneWisdom #BecomingMe

    52 min

  10. 08/05/2025

    Pilot: The Why Behind Preacher’s Kid

    Welcome to the Preacher’s Kid Podcast — a space for honest conversations at the intersection of faith, identity, and creativity. In this pilot episode, host Tyla Parris sets the tone by sharing the heart behind the podcast, why it was created, and what listeners can expect in the episodes to come. Whether you grew up in church or you’re just curious about the preacher’s kid perspective, this is a safe space to heal, unlearn, and grow — with God at the center. Subscribe, rate, and share if this resonates with you — and be sure to follow us on socials for updates and behind-the-scenes content. #PreachersKidPodcast #FaithAndCreativity #TylaParris

    24 min
  • 10 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
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About

Preacher’s Kid is the podcast that tells the real stories behind the title. Being a PK is more than growing up in church. It’s a journey of pressure, purpose, pain, and process. Each episode dives into honest conversations about identity, faith, trauma, and healing. If you’re a PK or know one, this is your space to feel seen, heard, and empowered.

Information

  • Creator
    Tyla J. Parris
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tyla J. Parris
  • Show Website
    Preacher's Kid