Educator | Speaker | Artist
Controversy is a multimedia conversation about faith and feelings. The Podcast is hosted by author & artist, Brandon T. Bailey. It contains honest conversations about the tension between faith & mental health along with interviews with mental health professionals, pastors, people of faith, educators & regular people trying to answer the question, “What is the future of faith & feelings?” The 24 episode podcast season contains 2 bi-weekly episodes. The first episode is a topical conversation with Brandon T. Bailey. The other episode features an engaging interview with influential voices.
As I was reading the New York Times best seller book “The Body Keeps the Score” by Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, I came across a story that hit very close to home. The author begins his book speaking on various engagements with Veteran clients while working at the Boston Veteran’s Administration Clinic as a …
“Seventy-one percent of children have been exposed to at least one potentially traumatic event in the past year” (Berson & Baggerly, 2009). In the aftermath of a global pandemic, this statistic is not improving, it is getting worse. A turn to music as a place of refuge is understandable and encouraged. Davis (2010) said, “Music …
Hey #TSStrong family!!! I wanted to talk you all about the strength of finding and fulfilling your purpose. One of the things that has greatly assisted me in achieving various levels of success in life has been building upon my strengths, and not dwelling on my weakness. Now this doesn’t mean that I ignore my …
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I’ve experienced quite a few things in my life that I haven’t always been able to find words for and many people think that just because I’m a poet, I have the magical love affair with words. I do not. I love poetry because I can get my point across without being interrupted and I …
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In part 1 of this episode, we get an opportunity to sit down with a man who has truly learned to rediscover his purpose in life. Adam Farmer provides insight on his journey of experiencing trauma, rediscovering his true purpose, the importance of good health, and the pursuit of FREEDOM. He advises us to understand …
In this episode we talk about the revelation of 38! As Brandon celebrates his birthday, he speaks about the earth shaking impact of the Season of Loss. In one year (2014), he experienced his father’s passing, the loss of a pregnancy, financial hardship and other traumatic events. All of this reshaped the man he knew …
In this episode, the #TSStrong community is formally introduced to the visionary of the Controversy Project, Brandon T. Bailey. It was important that viewers and supporters receive a clear understanding of the roots this project and the true purpose of his journey. Vision, Ordained Gifts, and Purpose can provide positive cultivation in our lives. People …
Hello my name is Marsh Arts and I am the owner of The Marsh Arts Studio where I provide graphic design, illustration, painting and printing services. I also sale artwork as well as out in paint & sips. I was born and raised on the south side of Chicago where I earned my BFA in …
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