Finding Your Breathing Room: Overcoming Adversity to Walk in Purpose
Welcome to Episode 143 of the UNBOXED on Purpose podcast, produced by Favored by the Father Ministries and hosted by Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon!
In this powerful episode titled "Breathing Room," we are joined by the multi-talented Erica Dantzler (Ms. E)—Puppet Ministry Leader, dump truck driver, and host of The Attic with Ms. E. Erica takes us back to her upbringing in Brooklyn, sharing candid insights on overcoming childhood adversity, breaking generational cycles, and finding freedom in authenticity.
Whether you are a parent, a leader, or someone searching for your own unboxed identity, this conversation will inspire you to unpack your burdens and step into God's grace.
✨ You are UNBOXED on Purpose.
Chapters
00:00 — Welcome & Introduction: Finding Breathing Room with Erica Dantzler
02:23 — Unboxing Connections: How Paths Crossed Through Anthology Writing
05:23 — Identity & Childhood: Growing up in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
14:17 — Ms. E’s 30-Second Unique Identity & Finding Safe Spaces
19:35 — A Lesson for Parents: Listening, Seeing, and Valuing Children
20:36 — Puppet Kingdom Productions & Gethsemane Community Fellowship Baptist Church
22:32 — The Attic with Ms. E & Truck Driver Chronicles: Dumping Your Load
25:45 — Stepping Outside the Box: Embracing the Call to Ministry
40:21 — Advice to the Younger Self: Embracing Strength and Uniqueness
48:05 — Season 8: New Beginnings & Points to Ponder
49:49 — Closing Prayer & "Silah: Now Breathe"
54:01 — End of Episode
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📌 Connect with Erica on The Attic with Ms. E on YouTube
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📌 Connect with Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon & Favored by the Father Ministries:
Website: www.favoredbythefather.com
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Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon
Visionary Servant Leader
Favored by the Father Ministries
P. O. Box 1114, Tappahannock, Virginia 22560
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