Before You Count Him Out — Try Jesus for Yourself
There’s a viral video clip circulating of Toni Braxton speaking to her sister about the Bible, sparking debates, discussions, and strong opinions across social media platforms. And while everyone is certainly entitled to their own beliefs, I feel moved to share my personal truth, not as a theologian or a preacher, but as someone who has experienced the power of calling on the name of Jesus.
Let me be clear: Jesus is my Lord and Savior.
This declaration isn’t rooted in what I’ve read alone. It’s grounded in what I’ve lived. It’s rooted in late nights when my back was up against the wall and there was no one—no one—I could call to save me from the mess I was in. I wasn’t looking for a performance. I wasn’t looking for religion. I needed a Savior. And when I cried out, He answered.
I’ve tested God—just like the scriptures allow—especially in my finances. One of my greatest testimonies is tithing 20% of my income when I was only making $7.25 an hour. Logically, it didn’t make sense. But what I discovered was a God who is faithful, who supplies all my needs, and who honors obedience. That’s not a theory. That’s a testimony.
See, there was a time I believed in Jesus... but I didn’t know Him. I didn’t understand that it was His grace, His mercy, and His favor that had carried me through childhood, heartbreak, poor decisions, and survival-mode living. But when I reached the end of me—when I needed to be saved from sin, from shame, from bad decisions, and honestly, from myself—that’s when I finally craved a covenant with Him more than anything else.
So before you jump on the next trending take, or dismiss Jesus as outdated or irrelevant—try Him for yourself. Not in theory. Not in debate. Not through someone else's opinions. Try Him when the world gets quiet. Try Him when your soul is searching.
You don’t need a crowd.
You don’t need perfection.
You just need a moment of honesty—and a whisper of His name.
Jesus. Jesus. Jesus.
He’s not just in the scriptures. He’s alive in the hearts of those of us who know what it’s like to be rescued.
With love and truth,
Angela K. Chambers, Ph.D.
Founder, The Greenwood Beat – WFPG
Rebuilding Black Wall Street, One Beat at a Time
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About Angela K. Chambers
Dr. Angela K. Chambers is a visionary leader, author, business strategist, and media trailblazer. She is the proud Founder and CEO of The Greenwood Beat – WFPG, the first Black woman-owned radio station on historic Greenwood Avenue—better known as the original Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Dr. Chambers is not only preserving history—she’s rebuilding it. Through her work in media, education, business development, and faith-based leadership, she is uplifting generations and transforming how we tell our stories and shape our futures.
She is the author of several inspiring books and devotionals, and she leads multiple community initiatives focused on economic empowerment, digital innovation, and youth mentorship. Her work connects the past to the present, and brings healing, strategy, and soul to every table she sits at.
But beyond the titles and accomplishments, she is also the proud granddaughter of the late Wilma Factory Phifer Green, affectionately known as Grandma Tee, whose legacy of wisdom and community leadership continues to live on through Angela’s life and work. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Nealy Factory, who was one of the first two Oklahoma US Deputy Marshals in Indian Territory. Dr. Chambers is the baby girl of Everett "Honey" and Lois Phifer.
She walks boldly in faith, stands rooted in family, and speaks with a heart committed to purpose.
The Greenwood Beat - WFPG
Dr. Angela K. Chambers is the Founder and CEO of The Greenwood Beat - WFPG radio station. The Greenwood Beat is Oklahoma's first woman-owned and the first-ever radio station located on historic Greenwood Avenue in Tulsa, also known as the original Black Wall Street.
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