The JNAC podcast

Ep. 35 - Is Gospel Music Dead?

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0500

'1st G' and SPT are back this week talking about Gospel Music. Based on comments heard, they discuss whether Gospel Music is dead, CCM vs Gospel, the mindset of musicians, and so much more!

Ep. 34 - James Markham

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0500

James Markham joins the podcast to discuss all things music. From growing up in a musical family to teaching notes to choirs, this episode can hold a note!

Ep. 33 - The Church & Society

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0500

'SPT' is finally back with '1st G' on the JNAC Podcast! After her lengthy absence, she is back to talk about the church and society. They discuss the church's role in society, what areas the church should be in, and how they blend together.

Ep. 32 - Vanessa Caples

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0500

'1st G' and the JNAC Podcast returns with Vanessa Caples. In this episode, they discuss growing up a PK (Pastor's Kid), some personal struggles, and praise dancing.

Ep. 31 - Walking It Out

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:28:25 -0500

This episode, '1st G' sits down with two young adults who just recently completed a year long mentorship program called the Young Leaders Group headed up by Pastor Peppers. They discuss the beginning of their journey into leadership, the challenges of walking it out after training, and how their experiences can help young people just starting out.

Ep. 30 - Rhythm of God

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The JNAC Podcast is back for 2025 and so is '1st G' and SPT. This episode is centered on Pastor Peppers' latest series 'Rhythm of God.' They discuss what the Lord gave her for this series and how it can relate to current events going on all over the world.

Ep. 29 - Challenges of Youth

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0500

On this episode, '1st G' sits down with Ebony Cox, a counselor and mentor in the mental health field, to discuss the challenges of the youth. Topics include trauma that the youth experience, bridging the gap between young and old, and her experience dealing with young people.

Ep. 28 - An Episode of Firsts

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:00:00 -0500

'1st G' sits down with First Lady Celeste Caples to talk about what life is like standing next to a Senior Pastor. Expectations, family life, and tons of laughs.

Ep. 27 - Recovery

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:40:57 -0500

This episode is all about recovery. Hear the great panel discussion we had at the church a while back for National Recovery Month. The panel featured professionals in the field, as well as people with shared experience.

Ep. 26 - Collaboration

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 19:07:31 -0500

After a lengthy absence, '1st G' and SPT return to the podcast airwaves to discuss working together. With so much division going around all around us, how do we stay focused on collaboration? What are some roadblocks we as christians will face? We must choose collaboration over competition.

Ep. 25 - Marriage Corner: Sickness & Health

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 08:05:00 -0500

Marriage Corner returns with a discussion about vows. Specifically, in sickness and health. The Vaughns go over dealing with illness and some of the issues it causes in marriage.

Ep. 24 - Mental Health Panel Discussion

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0500

This episode of the JNAC Podcast features a panel discussion from a recent service all about Mental Health. We closed Mental Health Awareness Month out with this discussion featuring numerous individuals with knowledge about Mental Health in their respective fields. You can view the video version on our social media pages. Enjoy!

Ep. 23 - Mental Health

Fri, 17 May 2024 14:38:29 -0500

This episode is all about mental health. '1st G' sits with Alyssa Gibson and Cynthia Gibson-Dyse as they discuss the personal and professional sides to mental health. Enjoy.

Ep. 22 - Pastor Robert Marshall

Fri, 03 May 2024 20:25:43 -0500

'1st G' sits down with Pastor Robert Marshall to discuss everything from a traumatic childhood in the south to the Harry Potter films. This is a good one. Enjoy.

Ep. 21 - Queendom

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0500

'1st G' and SPT sit down with 2 ladies, Renee Robinson and Latonye Owens, to discuss the upcoming Queendom Conference and what being a woman means to them. The challenges women face in ministry and in the world is real and they break it down. These ladies help oversee the ladies department at JNAC and this will be the Queendom Conference's 2nd year. There may even be a surprise at the end of the episode.

Ep. 20 - Faith & Finance

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:30:22 -0500

The podcast returns with a conversation about some of the topics covered during our Faith & Finance Conference. '1st G' and Pastor Peppers go over general takeaways from the conference and some topics that really hit home for them.

Ep. 19 - #SquadGoals

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:22:30 -0500

Who's on your squad? This week '1st G' and 'SPT' discuss a recent sermon topic of hers called #squadgoals. Who is on your squad goes a long way in helping you along your journey. It tells a lot about you as well.

Ep. 18 - Love in the Church

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

'1st G' sits down with Sheila Ivory and Crystal Hall to close out Love Month with a discussion about love in the church. How does the church show love? What do we mean when we say Christ-like? These 2 ladies have a heart for people and have plenty to share about what serving the church is all about.

Ep. 17 - Marriage Corner: Intimacy

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

The Vaughns are back for another episode of Marriage Corner. This time, '1st G' and Pastor Peppers crash the party to discuss Intimacy. Love Month continues with a ton of topics including what intimacy means, struggles with it, and so much more. There may even be some laughter. Enjoy!

Ep. 16 - Loving in All Seasons

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

For better or worse. '1st G' and Pastor Peppers continue Love Month with a conversation about loving when its hard. How do you maintain a relationship through difficulty. Navigating through love is not always easy. Whether in a marriage, with a child, or a friend; challenges can arise. Is there a secret to a healthy relationship?

Ep. 15 - Love Languages

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

'1st G' and Pastor Peppers dive deeper into Love month with a discussion about the different types of love. They also get into the 5 love languages and how they connect with these types of love.

Ep. 14 - Divorce

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

It is Love Month at JNAC and the podcast will be dealing with the subject of love all month. First up, divorce. It may seem off but '1st G' is diving into this subject before we continue on. He is joined by Pastor Peppers and Juju to discuss the trauma, moving forward, and experiences with divorce.

Ep. 13 - Pastor Greg '1st G' Peppers

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500

In a 'post credit scene' edition of Meet the Pastor, 1st G switches chairs and is the one answering the questions. Due to requests, he becomes the subject for this episode. He discusses being bullied in school, being locked out of the house hours before prom, and what being a First Gentleman is like. We promise that this will officially close out the series. Enjoy!

Ep. 12 - Marriage Corner: Contract vs Covenant

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 01:21:55 -0500

It's a first for the JNAC Podcast. The Vaughns, Trendelle & Pastor Fatima, are here representing the Marriage Dept. This is our new monthly discussion all about marriage. Whether you are married or single, this will be can't miss audio! They will be on once a month to drop some knowledge on everyone. This week, they discuss the differences between a contract and a covenant when it comes to marriage. Enjoy.

Ep.11 - Pastor Joshua Randolph

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 00:59:18 -0500

We end our series of Meet the Pastor with the newest member of the JNAC Pastoral team, Josh Randolph. '1st G' and Pastor Josh discuss his youth, time in prison, and being a community figure.

Ep.10 - Starting Strong

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Happy New Year from the JNAC podcast! We kick off the new year discussing the struggle of starting strong and some keys to accomplish that. '1st G' also welcomes back Pastor Tiffany Peppers as co-host.

Ep. 9 - Pastor Marcus McAllister

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500

The JNAC podcast continues it's Meet the Pastor series with Pastor Marcus McAllister. Pastor Marcus takes us through his amazing story from prison to Pastor.

Ep. 8 - Pastor Derrick Toye

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:56:03 -0500

Pastor Derrick Toye joins '1st G' to discuss going from being shot to becoming a Bible scholar.

Ep. 7 - Pastor Tasha Toye

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:28:24 -0500

Pastor Tasha Toye joins the JNAC Podcast to discuss marrying her high school sweetheart, having an inspirational mother, and how she became a 'thug' in the prayer world (as 1st G tells it).

Ep. 6 - Pastor Lamont Phillips

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 19:34:32 -0500

Another episode of Meet the Pastor and this one is with Pastor Lamont Phillips. '1st G' and Pastor Lamont discuss the early days of his life, his journey with the children's department/IXL, and his love of Madden.

Ep.5 - Pastor Deric Caples

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:00:00 -0500

Pastor Deric Caples joins the podcast to discuss growing up JNAC, comparisons to Bishop Caples and the challenges of that, and dealing with trauma in your life.

Ep. 4 - Pastor Fatima Vaughn

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:01:47 -0500

'1st G' sits down with Pastor Fatima Vaughn for another round of Meet The Pastor. In this episode, they discuss Pastor Vaughn's walk in the Kingdom, her love of gardening, and of course the top 5 movies she enjoys.

Ep. 3 - Wiz vs Wizard of Oz

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500

The long awaited battle between 1st G and Pastor Peppers over the land of Oz. In this episode, the married couple discuss whether The Wiz or The Wizard of Oz is a better movie. They go over differences, music, plot points, and deeper meanings within the films.

Ep. 2 - Tammy Moore

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:50:41 -0500

We call her the Minister of Mortgage, but you know her as Mrs. Tammy Moore. She drops by to discuss all things mortgage with 1st G and Pastor Peppers. This episode is filled with that and so much more. We even get into her 5 favorite movies toward the end, a new segment for the podcast.

Ep. 1 - Pastor Tiffany Peppers

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the inaugural JNAC podcast! In this episode, your friendly neighborhood podcaster '1st G' sits with Senior Pastor Tiffany Peppers. They hit how the transition to Senior Pastor has been, women in ministry, and what the future looks like in her eyes.