The Progression Podcast

Walk It Like You Talk: Living Your Faith Out Loud

Host 007 of The Progression Podcast challenges listeners to live their faith genuinely — not just say the words in church, but act with kindness, humility and consistency every day.
He reflects on being 'catfished' by church appearances, warns against selective Christian amnesia, and urges believers to practice what they preach while preparing for a big ministry move.

Misdirected Hate: Why We Criticize What We Secretly Want

In this episode 007 Man explores "misdirected hate" — the criticism people level at others that often masks their own fears or insecurities. Drawing on 1 Thessalonians 4:11–12, he urges listeners toward self-honesty, empathy, maturity, and focusing on their own purpose.He offers practical perspectives on breaking the habit of judgment, reclaiming your "why power," and choosing liberation, education, and elevation over envy and negativity.

What God Are We Serving?

Host Fifth Ward Board 007 confronts the clash between Scripture and American politics, asking whether people follow the biblical God or a different, politically shaped faith. He explores themes of morality, hypocrisy, and social justice—challenging listeners to choose kingdom values over earthly systems.

No More Excuses: Own Your Greatness

Host Andre Barnes (007) returns to The Progression Podcast with a faith-driven message of liberation, education, and elevation, opening with 2 Corinthians 5:17. He explores the episode theme “No more excuses,” reflecting on Moses’ hesitation and his own journey from street life and prison to faith and growth.Andre challenges listeners to stop blaming the devil, God, or others, take responsibility for choices, push past fear and complacency, and do the hard work required to reach their goals. Practical encouragement and a call to persevere close the episode.

The Ugly Truth: Faith, Hypocrisy, and Hard Conversations

 007 of the Progression Podcast delivers a candid, faith-centered talk about hypocrisy, double standards, and the need for consistent Christian living. Drawing from scripture and personal experience with Josiah's House Ministries, he challenges listeners to stop picking and choosing which parts of the Bible to follow, to reject 'Sunday-only' faith, and to show compassion for all lives, regardless of politics or background.

Church, Stop Playing With God’s People — A Hard Truth

Host 007 speaks directly about a viral incident where a woman was publicly rebuked during church service, questioning whether it was open correction or public humiliation.
Drawing on Philippians 2:3 and his own life experience, he urges churches to practice humility, welcome people in, and stop shaming those who are seeking help.
The episode challenges performative church behaviors, calls for genuine love and restoration, and reminds listeners to bring people in before trying to ‘clean’ them up.

Woke Wealth: Jobs, Vision & the Danger of Staying Asleep

The host returns with gratitude and urgency, exploring liberation, education, and elevation through scripture and personal story. He discusses recent headlines about Dame Dash, the debate between having a job and becoming a boss, and the importance of handling worldly wealth responsibly (Luke 16:10–11).Key lessons: knowledge without application is powerless, refuse to settle for crumbs, invest in ownership and legacy, and use challenges—like prison—as opportunities for growth and vision.

You Can’t Reach the Stars Holding the Grass

Host 007 shares a candid, faith-driven message about personal transformation: being liberated from street life, educated through hard lessons, and elevated by faith in Jesus Christ.He explains why success requires letting go of certain people, places, and habits, seeking wise leadership, and using friends’ success as motivation while pursuing honest opportunities and entrepreneurship.

You Can't Pour From an Empty Cup — Fill Your Cup First

In this episode, 007 explains why you must 'fill your cup' before trying to help others, blending street wisdom with faith (2 Corinthians 5:17) and practical examples about tradition, sacrifice, and growth.
He urges mentors to 'do no harm,' warns against passing on unqualified advice, and uses the airplane oxygen-mask analogy to emphasize caring for yourself so you can truly serve others.

Pick Up Your Bed and Walk — A Journey from Streets to Salvation

In this episode the host shares a raw testimony of being liberated from street life, educated in prison, and elevated through giving his life to Jesus, using John 5:1–9 ("Pick up your bed and walk") as the central lesson.He challenges listeners to break mental captivity and excuses, remember their past so they won’t return to it, and embrace community, abundance, and practical steps to move forward.