State Rep. Laura Hall of Huntsville joins Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent and David Person to discuss voting and voting rights.

Breath Ep 155 Let's Talk about Communication in Relationships with the FrazersPastor Snell and David Person discuss Communication in Relationships with Drs. Edith and Trevor Fraser

Breath Ep 156 Finding Love and Marriage after Divorce with Angela BaptistePastor Snell, Pastor Nugent and David Person discuss finding love and marriage after divorce with Angela Baptiste.

Ep 157 Breathe Podcast Keeping it HOT with the NixonsLove, sex and marriage is the topic when April Nixon and her husband Pastor John Nixon II join Pastor Debleaire Snell, Pastor Kirk Nugent, and David Person.John and April Nixon are the dynamic relationship coaching duo known as “Just John & April.” Together, they host a relationship podcast called “Ask John & April LIVE” that airs on Wednesday nights at 9pm EST on YouTube. They love to post funny relationship reels on Instagram so that their nearly 40k followers can relate to the highs and lows of married life. With nearly 25 years of relationship coaching experience, John and April have helped hundreds of couples to repair their relationships through improved emotional intelligence, better communication, self-acceptance and a focus on God. They are committed to helping couples who struggle with connection to fire up their total intimacy. John and April have two teenaged children and reside in the Washington, DC Metro area. You can take their free intimacy quiz todaySocial Media:YouTube.com/justjohnandaprilFacebook.com/justjohnandaprilInstagram.com/justjohnandapril

Ep 158 Breathe Podcast Keeping it HOT with the Nixons Part 2Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent and David Person conclude their conversation with Pastor John and Mrs. April Nixon about love, sex, and marriage.John and April Nixon are the dynamic relationship coaching duo known as “Just John & April.” Together, they host a relationship podcast called “Ask John & April LIVE” that airs on Wednesday nights at 9pm EST on YouTube. They love to post funny relationship reels on Instagram so that their nearly 40k followers can relate to the highs and lows of married life. With nearly 25 years of relationship coaching experience, John and April have helped hundreds of couples to repair their relationships through improved emotional intelligence, better communication, self-acceptance and a focus on God. They are committed to helping couples who struggle with connection to fire up their total intimacy. John and April have two teenaged children and reside in the Washington, DC Metro area. You can take their free intimacy quiz todaySocial Media:YouTube.com/justjohnandaprilFacebook.com/justjohnandaprilInstagram.com/justjohnandapril

Ep. 159 Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent and David Person have a candid talk about what it means to be husbands. Part 1

Ep. 160 Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent and David Person have a candid talk about what it means to be husbands. Part 2.

Professor Myon Boyd joins Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent and David Person to discuss strategies for not overeating during the holidays.

Lamont Dupree joins Pastor Debleaire Snell, Pastor Kirk Nugent and David Person for some real talk about managing our finances during the holiday season. Part 1

Pastor Debleaire Snell, Pastor Kirk Nugent and David Person continue their conversation with Lamont Dupree. Get ready for more real talk about managing our finances during the holiday season. Part 2

Ep. 164 Lamont Dupree, Pastor Debleaire Snell, Pastor Kirk Nugent and David Person conclude their conversation about managing our finances during the holiday season. Part 3

Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent and David Person talk about keeping the Christ in Christmas.

Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent, and David Person kick off the New Year with life coach Tania Nixon. #goals

Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent, and David Person conclude their conversation with life coach Tania Nixon. #goals

Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent, and David Person talk with T. James Jackson about his radical weight loss journey and learn insight on what motivated him, what techniques worked, and how he is maintaining a healthier lifestyle.

Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent, and David Person continue their conversation with T. James Jackson about his radical weight loss journey and learn insight on what motivated him, what techniques worked, and how he is maintaining a healthier lifestyle.

Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent, and David Person conclude their conversation with T. James Jackson about his radical weight loss journey and learn insight on what motivated him, what techniques worked, and how he is maintaining a healthier lifestyle.

Ep. 152 Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent and David Person examine the reality of suffering.

Ep 153 Danita Jones Pt 1"Pastor Debleaire Snell, Pastor Kirk Nugent and co-host David Person talk with author Danita LaShelle about finding the "one." Part 1"

Ep 153 Danita Jones Pt 1Pastor Debleaire Snell, Pastor Kirk Nugent and co-host David Person continue their conversation with author Danita LaShelle about finding the "one." Part 2

Ep. 151 Pastor Snell and David Person are joined by a panel of church trauma experts for Restoration Weekend at the Oakwood University Church: Dr. Beverly Robinson, Dr. Kathy Purnell and Dr. Kesslyn Brade Stennis. Part 3

Part 2 of the Restoration Weekend panel at Oakwood University Church, featuring Pastor Snell, Dr. Beverly Robinson, Dr. Kathy Purnell and Dr. Kesslyn Brade Stennis

Pastor Snell and David Person are joined by a panel of church trauma experts: Dr. Beverly Robinson, Dr. Kathy Purnell and Dr. Kesslyn Brade Stennis. Part 1

Episode 148 Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent and David Person conclude their conversation with April Fortune about domestic abuse. Part 2

Episode 147 Part 1 Pastor Snell, Pastor Nugent and David Person have a candid conversation with April Fortune about domestic abuse. Part 1

While Pastor Snell is away, co-host David Person has a conversation with author Tyson Bell about fatherhood. Part 1 of a two-part conversation.

While Pastor Snell is away, David Person concludes his conversation with Tyson Bell, author of the book "My Dad is Cooler Than Your Dad."

Behavior specialist Jonathan Gilbert makes a return visit to Breathe, hosted by Pastor Debleaire Snell, and featuring Pastor Kirk Nugent and David Person.

Pastor Snell, Pastor Kirk, and David Person talk with Jessica Fortune Barker about physical healing.

Episode 146 Part 2 of our conversation with behavior specialist Jonathan Gilbert, featuring host Pastor Debleaire Snell, Pastor Kirk Nugent and David Person.

Co-host David Person continues his conversation with Professor Julian Waddell about entrepreneurship and faith while Pastor Snell is traveling. This is part 2 of their conversation.

While Pastor Snell is traveling, David Person has a conversation with Professor Julian Waddell about entrepreneurship and faith. This is part 1 of a two-part conversation.

Activist Angela Curry joins Pastor Snell and David Person for Part 2 of their discussion on voting rights and civic engagement.

Activist Angela Curry joins Pastor Snell and David Person to discuss voting rights and civic engagement.

Attorneys Dr. Marcya Burden Tiggs and Nesha Wright discuss citizens rights and policing with Pastor Snell and David Person.

Part 2 of Pastor Snell's conversation with Donna and Eddie Goodman, and David Person, about health and justice.

Pastor Snell and David Person discuss justice and health with Donna and Eddie Goodman.

Learning to fight fair can save relationships. Pastor Snell gives important advice on how to do it.

Anger issues? Pastor Snell and David Person discuss how to manage anger.

The topic for this episode of Breathe is confrontation. Pastor Snell and David Person walk us through it.

Pastor Snell and David Person discuss gossip.

Part 2 of the conversation that Pastor Snell and David Person had with Pastor Kirk Nugent and therapist Jonathan Gilbert about children and social media.

 "Parents Just Don’t Understand" may have been a hip-hop hit, but it also describes some of the challenges families face when deciding how to manage their children’s use of social media. Pastor Snell and David Person are joined by Kirk Nugent, the media pastor at the Oakwood University Church, and behavioral therapist Jonathan Gilbert.

Pastor Debleaire Snell and co-host David Person discuss religious deception, and who can be deceived.

Pastor Snell and David Person discuss why "fools" fall in love.

Pastor Snell believes Jesus challenged His followers to love outside of their comfort zones. He explains what this means to co-host David Person.

Loving yourself is not a bad thing. Pastor Snell and David Person discuss what this really means.

Pastor Snell and David Person discuss how to love difficult people.

Drs. Nichole and Malcolm Taylor join Pastor Snell and David Person to discuss loving your spouse.

Pastor Snell and co-host David Person discuss the murder of Tyre Nichols.

This is Part 2 of Pastor Snell's Jan. 11 2023 sermon from his On The Verge series.

Pastor Snell continues the On the Verge series with this message preached during Wednesday night Prayer Meeting, Jan. 11, 2023.

Pastor Snell completes his first sermon from the On The Verge series, preached on Jan. 4, 2023.

Pastor Snell begins a new series, On The Verge. This is from the first Wednesday night service of the new year.

Pastor Snell has a conversation with Dr. MyRon Edmonds about faith during the 10,000 Praying Men virtual event.

On this episode, Pastor Snell shares how we can spiritually reset for the new year.

Pastor Snell and David Person kick off the new year talking about making a 2023 Reset.

Dr. Everett Roper joins Pastor Snell and David Person to discuss healthy holiday spending.

Pastor Snell and David Person are joined by Paula and Curtis Eakins to discuss healthy holiday eating.

The discussion turns to Deion Sanders and HBCU football on this brief, but fun episode of Breathe with Pastor Debleaire Snell and David Person.

Pastor Snell and a panel of experts continue their discussion about blended families and the role of fathers, part 2 of a two-part series.

Pastor Snell and a panel of experts discuss blended families and the role of fathers, part 1 of a two-part series.

Part 2 of the conversation with Pastor Snell, David Person and Cleveland “Murphy” Wilson about love, loss and grief.

Pastor Snell and David Person discuss love, loss and grief with Cleveland "Murphy" Wilson, part 1.

Pastor Snell and David Person are joined by Dr. Jennifer Patterson and Rochelle Davis to discuss "living single."

Pastor Snell and David Person are joined by Camille Williams, author of the book "Overcoming Divorce: 10 lessons of spiritual and personal restoration"

Pastor Snell and co-host David Person discuss the need for hard conversations.

Pastor Snell explains what it means to be an effective witness for Christ.

Pastor Snell gives out valuable tips on how to cultivate friendships.

Part 2 of Pastor Snell’s conversation with Pastors Shea Crockett and Lindsey Sigh in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida about ministry and young adults.

A replay of a conversation Pastor Snell had with Pastors Shea Crockett and Lindsey Sigh in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in Aug. of 2022 about ministry and young adults.

Are Christians required to be generous? Pastor Debleaire Snell explains the connection between faith and generosity.

On the episode of Breathe, Pastor Debleaire Snell shares advice on how to manage a vision.

Enemies? Frenemies? Pastor Snell shares strategies for dealing with both.

Pastor Snell leads a conversation about how to be more productive.

Pastor Snell and David Person discuss the search for greater spiritual joy.

Pastor Snell and David Person continue the Blueprint series, by discussing how to get through a spiritual drought.

Good decision-making is the next topic for The Blueprint series and this episode of Breathe with Pastor Debleaire Snell and David Person.

Pastor Snell and David Person continue their series The Blueprint with this episode, Discovering Your Purpose.

Pastor Snell and David Person have Part 2 of their discussion about Walking in the Word from the series The Blueprint: Structuring Your Inner World.

Pastor Snell continues to lead us through the series titled The Blueprint: Structuring Your Inner World. This episode is Walking in the Word, Part 1.

Pastor Snell leads an enlightening exploration into the identity and role of the Holy Ghost as part of The Blueprint series.

Pastor Snell and David Person continue the new series titled The Blueprint: structuring your inner world. This second episode is about building a solid prayer life.

Pastor Snell and David Person start a new series titled The Blueprint: structuring your inner world. This first episode is about hearing the voice of God.

Pastor Kimberly Mann joins Pastor Marc Raphael have a dynamic discussion about Pastor Debleaire Snell’s book, Get Unrealistic.

Pastor Kyle Crawford joins Dr. Toussaint Williams for another enlightening conversation based on Pastor Debleaire Snell’s book, Get Unrealistic.

Dr. Toussaint Williams joins Pastor Marc Raphael for a discussion of Pastor Debleaire Snell’s book, Get Unrealistic.

Dr. Malcolm Taylor and Dean Linda Anderson discuss faith against the odds.

Pastors Marc Raphael and Rupert Bushner discuss unrealistic resilience.

Pastor Lola Moore Johnston joins Pastor Marc Raphael for the Unrealistic Faith series.

Part 2 of Pastor Debleaire Snell's interview with media mogul Tavis Smiley on KBLA Talk 1580 in Los Angeles.

Part 1 of Pastor Debleaire Snell's interview with media mogul Tavis Smiley on KBLA Talk 1580 in Los Angeles.

Pastor Snell concludes his series on Signs.

Breathe co-host David Person interviews Christian super group Selah in a preview of Breath of Life's Easter weekend TV special, produced in collaboration with the Interfaith Broadcasting Commission.

Pastor Snell continues his series titled Signs.

The March Madness series concludes with Breath of Life speaker/director Pastor Debleaire Snell and David Person discussing climate change.

Pastor Debleaire Snell and David Person continue their March Madness conversation. This episode covers the 10th anniversary of the killing of Travon Martin and race relations.

March Madness continues on Breathe as host Pastor Debleaire Snell and co-host David Person discuss the recent controversy with the Oakwood Adventist Academy basketball team

Pastor Debleaire Snell and David Person kick off their March Madness series (not that March Madness) with a conversation about wars.

Breathe features host Pastor Debleaire Snell presentation titled Signs Pt. 1

It’s not just faith. It’s unrealistic faith! Breathe host Pastor Debleaire Snell and co-host David Person discuss the power of faith and Pastor Snell’s new book.

Pastor Debleaire Snell and David Person conclude their powerful conversation on church hurt.

Breathe host Pastor Debleaire Snell and co-host David Person conclude their three-episode discussion about “church hurt.”

Breathe host Pastor Debleaire Snell and co-host David Person discuss the challenging issue of “church hurt.” This is the first of a two-episode conversation.

Breathe host Pastor Debleaire Snell and co-host David Person welcome Mrs. Gianna Snell – Pastor Snell’s wife and first lady at the Oakwood University Church and Breath of Life’s Field Services Director – to discuss their partnership and the powerful ways God has been manifested in their marriage.

Breathe host Pastor Debleaire Snell and co-host David Person discuss the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with MLK scholar and social entrepreneur, Dr. Johnny Mack.

Breathe host Pastor Debleaire Snell and co-host David Person continue their conversation that introduces Pastor Snell to the Breathe audience.

Host Pastor Debleaire Snell introduces himself to Breathe listeners.

Host Dr. Carlton Byrd and co-host David Person are joined in the studio by Breath of Life Speaker/Director-elect Pastor Debleaire Snell, who will also become the new host of Breathe.

PELC 2021 pays tribute to Dr. Carlton Byrd and Pastor Debleaire Snell.

Dr. Carlton Byrd says good-bye to the listeners ... for now.

Breathe host Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person discuss the Experience of Salvation, a fundamental belief of the Seventh-day Adventist church.

Breathe host Dr. Carlton Byrd and co-host David Person discuss the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is honored at the Southwest Region Conference of SDA Fall Convocation, Oct. 2021.

Dr. Byrd pays tribute to Ana Patterson of Southwestern Adventist University and Penny Johnson of Advent Health at the Southwest Region Conference of SDA Fall Convocation, Oct. 2021.

From the Breath of Life archives, Paula Hughes shares her testimony after hearing Dr. Byrd preach during a Breath of Life crusade.

In this episode, we examine the concept of freedom from the perspectives of the late Dr. Charles Bradford and Amber Pearson.

"Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Charles Bradford."

This episode features a classic sermon by Dr. Carlton Byrd titled "Why I Am A Seventh-day Adventist."

"Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person continue their conversation about Jesus Christ, this time focusing on his death."

Episode 48: It’s the longest war in Earth’s history. But the kings and soldiers are invisible. And the battlefield is the human heart. Dr. Byrd explains the Great Controversy in this episode of Breathe with co-host David Person.

"Episode 47: Can people be perfect? Or is perfection an impossibility in this life? Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person tackle these questions while discussing the nature of humanity."

Episode 46: Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person have a robust conversation about Creation and the various biblical and non-biblical debates about it.

"Episode 45: The Holy Spirit, also known as the Holy Ghost, is the topic of this episode of Breathe, featuring Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person."

God the Son, better known as Jesus Christ, is the topic that Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person tackle."

"Episode 42: Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person have a wide ranging discussion about God the Father, the third fundamental belief of the SDA church."

Episode 41: Dr. Byrd delves into the mysteries of The Trinity, the second fundamental belief of the SDA church.

"Episode 40: Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person launch a new series of episodes about the 28 fundamental beliefs of the SDA church. They start with the Holy Scriptures."

Episode 38: Dr. Byrd is joined by special guests “Mother” Christine Johnson and Cookie Johnson, the mother and wife of NBA Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson.

Dr. Byrd has a candid conversation with gospel legend Richard Smallwood about mental health.

"Dr. Byrd continues his mathematical exploration of prophecy, which leads to a discussion about the identity of the "true church". “

Dr. Byrd continues to explain the importance of certain numbers in prophecy.

"Episode 34: Dr. Byrd explains the calculations of the 2300-day prophecy in The Mathematics of Prophecy, Part 1."

"Pastor Byrd discusses becoming President Byrd of the Southwest Region Conference of Seventh-day Adventists."

"Episode 32: Dr. Byrd has a great conversation with MSNBC host Joy Reid about social justice and faith.

Episode 31: Zacardi Cortez joins Dr. Byrd and David Person in the Breathe podcast studio for a conversation about his unique music ministry that reaches gospel and secular audiences.

"Episode 30: Dr. Carlton Byrd interviews U.S. Senate Chaplain Dr. Barry Black, an Oakwood alum and good friend of the Oakwood University Church. Dr. Black is the first Black American and the first Seventh-day Adventist to serve the U.S. Senate as Chaplain."

"Episode 29: Why preach prophecy? Is it still relevant to look for biblical answers about the future? Dr. Byrd and Breathe co-host David Person get real about the challenges and opportunities in preaching about biblical prophecies."

Episode 28: Is evangelism still relevant? Is that even the right question? Dr. Byrd and Breathe co-host David Person have a candid discussion about the evolution of evangelism in the Seventh-day Adventist church.

Episode 27: Dr. Byrd and Breathe co-host David Person discuss the history and legacy of Breath of Life, the nation’s oldest broadcast television ministry for African-Americans.

Episode 26: Part 2 of Dr. Byrd’s conversation with Breathe co-host David Person about his call to ministry and journey to Breath of Life and the Oakwood University Church.

"Breathe co-host David Person interviews Dr. Carlton Byrd, the host of Breathe, about his early life and his decision to answer the call to ministry."

"Episode 24: The late civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis visited OU on Nov. 2, 2015. Dr. Byrd and David Person reflect on the emotion of that day."

"Episode 23: Dr. Linda Ammons was the special guest at the Oakwood University Church on Feb. 4, 2017. Dr. Byrd and David Person discuss her achievements as a broadcaster, attorney, educator and administrator. "

"In part 2 of Children of the Movement, Dr. Byrd had David Person host a panel discussion that featured Pastor Rick Blythe, Kenny Anderson, Dr. Adam Clayton Powell IV, Collen Richards Powell, Judge Mark Kennedy and Peggy Wallace Kennedy."

"Episode 21: In February 2014, Dr. Byrd presented a special Black History Month program titled Children of the Movement. It was an all-day event that featured honorees, Karen Lowrey, Dr. Adam Clayton Powell IV, Collen Richards Powell, and Peggy Wallace Kennedy."

"This episode of Breathe is presented in partnership with WJAB-FM AND WJAB-TV at Alabama A&M University. It was streamed originally on February 9, 2021 and features Dr. Julius Scruggs, Pastor Emeritus of the First Missionary Baptist Church of Huntsville and former president of the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc., as well as Dr. Carlton Byrd, host of Breathe."

"Episode 19: Baptized by former Oakwood University President Dr. Calvin Rock, Judge Greg Mathis has a deeper connection to the SDA church than most celebrity guests who visit the Oakwood University Church. Not only did he grow up a member of the City Temple SDA Church in Detroit when Dr. Rock was its pastor, he’s an alumnus of Peterson-Warren Academy. Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person talk about Judge Mathis’s February 25, 2017 visit to Oakwood and the depth of his connections to Adventism."

Episode 18: Congressman Hakeem Jeffries brought a word to the Oakwood University Church on Feb. 22, 2020. Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person discuss the impact of Rep. Jeffries’ visit, code-switching and “turbulence.

"Episode 17: Preacher, professor and media personality Dr. Michael Eric Dyson visited the Oakwood University Church on Nov. 9, 2019. Dr. Byrd and David Person reflect on Dr. Dyson’s thought-provoking remarks."

"Dr. Byrd interviews April Ryan, CNN political analyst and author. "

"Episode 15: Dr. Byrd interviews minister, civil rights icon, TV and radio host Al Sharpton about faith and activism.

"Episode 14: Magic came to the Oakwood University Church in 2016 – NBA Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson, that is. Laker fans were excited, but as Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person discuss, Magic seems focused on faith and family at least as much as he is basketball these days.

Episode 13: To play or not to play? Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person discuss what to do when faith and sports collide, and recall NFL great Michael Vick’s 2016 visit to the Oakwood University Church.

"Episode 12: Acclaimed actress and celebrity vegan Kimberly Elise visited the Oakwood University Church in 2019. Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person talk about her visit and discuss the meat vs. vegetarian vs. vegan debate."

"Episode 11: Special guest – Dr. Byrd and David Person reflect on movie producer DeVon Franklin's 2013 visit to the Oakwood University Church, and what it means to be a Christian working in Hollywood."

Episode 10: Special guest – Best-selling author Bryan Stevenson, executive director and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative and executive producer of the critically acclaimed movie Just Mercy.

Episode 7 of Breathe features host Dr. Carlton Byrd and co-host David Person talking with Michael W. Smith, one of the most successful singer-songwriters in contemporary Christian music. His most popular songs include "Friends" and the crossover hit "Place in This World," which not only made it to the top of the Christian charts but reached number 6 on the secular pop charts.

Episode 6: Gospel and reality star Erica Campbell of the group Mary Mary joins Dr. Byrd and David Person for a candid discussion about her music and media ministry, and on being a Christian woman who embraces her femininity.

Episode 5: Dr. Byrd and David Person discuss the importance of the civil rights struggle in Alabama. Special guest: Mayor Steven Reed of Montgomery, Ala.

Episode 4: Dr. Byrd shares his recollections of the visit the Hon. Gov. Gen. Patrick Allen of Jamaica made to the Oakwood University Church. Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person also discuss the challenges and responsibilities of being a Seventh-day Adventist and in public service. Special guest: the Hon. Gov. Gen. Patrick Allen of Jamaica.

Episode 3: Dr. Byrd and David Person celebrate the work of their special guest Diane Brennan. Ms. Brennan works in Huntsville, Ala. with youth and adults in crisis.

Episode 2: Dr. Byrd and David Person discuss civil rights and the importance of protest. Special guest: Martin Luther King III

Episode 1: Dr. Byrd and David Person discuss faith, politics and public service. Special guest: former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama

Pastor Snell discusses how a spirit of gratitude can enrich a life.

"Episode 44: Gospel music legend Pastor Donnie McClurkin joins Dr. Byrd and co-host David Person for a candid discussion about ministry, music and sexuality. "