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Afternoon Praise

Afternoon Praise

By: Demetrius L. Brown
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Afternoon Praise is your daily lift in the middle of the day—where faith, encouragement, and real-life transformation meet. Hosted by Demetrius L. Brown, this podcast delivers powerful, Spirit-led moments designed to refocus your heart, strengthen your walk with God, and remind you who He created you to be. Each episode brings a short but impactful message, rooted in Scripture and real truth, to help you reset your day, renew your mind, and step back into your purpose with confidence. Whether it’s a word of wisdom, a reminder of God’s promises, or a chaDemetrius L. Brown Spirituality
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  • Fearless Faith Friday Walking Boldly in Faith
    Dec 11 2025

    Fearless Faith Friday – Walking Boldly in Faith


    This is your call to stop shrinking, stop hesitating, and start walking boldly in the faith God already placed inside you.
    On this Fearless Faith Friday episode of Afternoon Praise, Demetrius L. Brown challenges every listener to step out of comfort, step out of doubt, and step into obedience, even when you don’t have all the details.

    Faith isn’t waiting for perfect conditions.
    Faith isn’t playing it safe.
    Faith moves.
    Faith trusts.
    Faith obeys.

    This episode will push you, stretch you, and build you for the next level God is calling you into.


    🔥 Episode Highlights

    1️⃣ Welcome to Fearless Faith Friday

    Setting the tone for boldness and courage.

    2️⃣ Foundation Scripture — Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)

    “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

    3️⃣ Faith Over Feelings

    Your emotions can’t lead you—your faith must.

    4️⃣ Delayed Obedience Is Still Disobedience

    When God says move, move.

    5️⃣ Stop Waiting for Perfect Conditions

    Obedience creates the opportunity.

    6️⃣ Bold Prayers Lead to Bold Results

    7️⃣ Step Out Even If You’re Scared

    Fear doesn’t disqualify you—disobedience does.

    8️⃣ Your Faith Walk Will Confuse People

    And that’s perfectly fine.

    9️⃣ Remember When God Did It Before

    Build your personal faith history.

    🔟 Faith Is a Verb

    What are you actually doing with what you believe?

    1️⃣1️⃣ Stop Overthinking — Start Obeying

    1️⃣2️⃣ You’re Equipped Even When You Don’t Feel Ready

    1️⃣3️⃣ Walking Into Rooms You Feel Unqualified For

    God sent you there.

    1️⃣4️⃣ Faith Requires Movement, Not Just Talk

    1️⃣5️⃣ Faith Challenge of the Day

    Take one bold step before the day ends.

    1️⃣6️⃣ Faith Declaration & Close

    “I walk boldly into my next assignment.”


    💬 This episode is for the believer who knows God is calling them higher—now it’s time to move.

    If this message blessed you:
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    And stay connected for more faith-building encouragement on Afternoon Praise.

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    41 mins
  • Thrive Thursday The Bounce Back Season
    Dec 11 2025

    Thrive Thursday – The Bounce Back Season

    This is more than an episode… this is a declaration.
    On this Thrive Thursday, Demetrius L. Brown speaks life into everyone who has been hit, shaken, stretched, or overwhelmed. You might feel troubled, pressured, or cast down—but the Word reminds us you are not destroyed. This is your Bounce Back Season, and heaven still has purpose attached to your name.


    Through powerful Scripture, real talk, mindset renewal, and practical next steps, this episode walks you through what it means to recover, rebuild, and rise again with God’s strength.


    Inside this episode you’ll experience:

    🔹 Segment 1 — Welcome & Declaration:

    A strong reminder from 2 Corinthians 4:8–9 that even when life hits every side, God keeps you standing.

    🔹 Segment 2 — Mindset Reset:

    How to silence the war in your head and replace lies with truth (Philippians 2:5).
    Challenge: Write down 3 negative thoughts and swap them with God’s Word.

    🔹 Segment 3 — Purpose Pulse Check:

    Romans 8:28 reminds you—purpose does not expire because of pain. You’re still needed.

    🔹 Segment 4 — Practical Empowerment:

    Move something. One email. One room. One goal. One step. You still have power.

    🔹 Segment 5 — Real Talk:

    You’re not crazy—you’re called. The attack is confirmation of your value.

    🔹 Segment 6 — Soul Check-In:

    Release what God never told you to carry. Matthew 11:28 is your rest.

    🔹 Segment 7 — Mid-Show Prayer:

    A refilling moment asking God for renewed strength, clarity, and courage.

    🔹 Segment 8 — The Bounce Back Blueprint:


    A simple three-step plan:

    1. Acknowledge the hurt
    2. Accept where you are
    3. Act on what God still wants to do

    🔹 Segment 9 — Testimony Moment:

    A story of when giving up seemed close—but God stepped in.

    🔹 Segment 10 — Thrive Challenge:

    Declare daily:
    “I’m not done. I’m not average. I’m not broken. I’m built for this.”
    Choose one area to rebuild this week.

    🔹 Segment 11 — Song Spotlight:

    Music to strengthen your bounce back season.

    🔹 Segment 12 — Encouragement Drop:

    You are worth fighting for. God didn’t wake you up to quit.

    🔹 Segment 13 — Listener Shoutout:

    Honoring the community pressing through.

    🔹 Segment 14 — Word Drop:

    Proverbs 24:16 — bounce-back is in your DNA.

    🔹 Segment 15 — Final Prayer & Declaration:

    “I will not give up. I will not shrink back. I will thrive.”


    If you've been in a battle, this episode is your reminder:
    You’re not just surviving—you're coming back stronger.
    This is your Bounce Back Season.

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    27 mins
  • Build Brand Wednesday- Lead From A Distance
    Dec 11 2025

    Build a Brand Wednesday – Lead From a Distance


    In this special Build a Brand Wednesday episode, Demetrius L. Brown breaks down the power of leading, influencing, and building impact—even when you’re not physically in the room. Leadership isn’t about proximity; it’s about presence. And presence is built through clarity, consistency, and character.


    Whether you’re running a business, guiding a team, building a brand, or growing your ministry, this episode teaches how to lead effectively from wherever God has placed you. You’ll learn that distance cannot stop purpose, and separation cannot block assignment when you understand how to manage influence, communication, and vision with intention.


    In this episode you’ll discover:

    • How to build trust without being physically present

    • Why leadership is more about influence than location

    • The importance of systems, structure, and communication

    • How faith anchors your decisions and direction

    • How to maintain excellence even when you’re leading remotely

    • Why your assignment follows your obedience—not your geography


    This is the wisdom every builder, entrepreneur, and purpose-driven leader needs.
    If God called you to build, you can lead it from wherever you stand.

    Lead boldly. Build wisely.
    Your influence reaches further than you think.

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    44 mins
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