Calibama Talking with Chef Lorious
Episodes
14 episodes
I Kinda Had Something Else In Mind: Breaking from Family Traditions
The holidays are upon us and that means family traditions. But sometimes you want to do something different; you want to start a new tradition...or maybe you just want to do something different this year. Covid has given us all an o...
Courage to Change
Whether you like it or not, things are always changing. Familiarity makes it hard to embrace anything different. Today Mama VJ and I talk about the reality of change and how we deal with it. How to push past what you’ve always known, to get to ...
When Good People Do Bad Things
We’ve all heard it: “Good people can do bad things”. So is that an excuse for bad behavior or is it a realization of the flaws in our humanity? If you’re a “godly” person is it possible to do something “ungodly”...and if so, what do...
You Look Good Girl!
Getting comfortable in your own skin can be one of the hardest things to do, but man is it worth it! Today Mama VJ and I reflect on the process of coming into your own and realizing that, despite everything, “You look good, girl!”...
I Can't Imagine How That Feels: Empathizing Without Owning
We all want to be heard. We all want to be understood. Sometimes, however, despite our best intentions, we just don't quite get it when we hear about the plight or experiences of others. We all have different backgrounds and e...
Lies We Tell Ourselves!
Last time we talked about the lies we tell our kids. Well, that conversation led Mama VJ and I to start thinking and talking about the lies we tell ourselves. This conversation was so enlightening to us both, as we realized it’s more about the ...
This is Going to Hurt Me More Than it Hurts You: Lies We Tell Our Kids
Parenting is one of the most difficult, and rewarding things you’ll ever experience. It’s not difficult because of the kids, it’s difficult because of all the stuff you wish you could shield your kids from. So what do we do as parents? We...
To Thine Own Self Be True: Self Betrayal
How many times do we know the right thing to do, but then in a split moment, we don't follow through? It's actually a form of self-betrayal. Today Mama VJ and I talk about keeping it 100 with yourself and following your gut. M...
My How You've Grown: Acknowledging Your Own Self Growth
Have you taken time to stop and acknowledge your own personal growth? We spend a lot of time on self-help books and self-improvement. But every now and then, you have to slow down and recognize how far you've come. Personal de...
That's Not How I Remember It: When People Rewrite History
Wouldn't it be nice if there were never disagreements or fall-outs with people. Oh well, time goes on. Life continues. And then....we have to face the past again, and often we face the people we've had disagreements with. Don't you ...
That COVID Life: Adjusting to the New Normal
Well folks, it looks like COVID is going to be with us for a while. In this episode Mama VJ and I talk about getting out the house, and helping the kids adjust. We also talk about the opportunities for the spreading of the gospel.&n...
Lord Help Me to Change: School's Starting
It's back to school time and today mom and I are talking about shifting our mindset in this virtual school environment. But as always, the conversation doesn't just stick to issues surrounding back to school and the new normal COVID-19 ha...
To Drink or Not To Drink: Growing Up Pentecostal
On this episode of Calibama Talking Mama VJ and I are discussing whether it’s ok for Christians to drink alcohol. I grew up very Pentecostal Holiness, so for most of my life the answer has been “NO”. But today, we tackle the subject and have a ...