@@clarityspeakzditto. I recently had this conversation with a friend who ironically has an M.Div. Even she couldn't fathom the idea of being a Christian first. She looked at me like having a biblical worldview is a foreign concept!
Even though i know this is going to come off as an attack, just know its not. But i want to say it direct.....are you also under the comments of the women podcasts selling their bodies and souls requesting for better female representation? Because the women love to come to male sections telling men they need more men like this. But i rarely see women holding other women accountable for the disgusting behavior they are displaying today.
Yes!!!!! Come on for the believers!!! So many people think we “boring” BUT look how the Lord is using them all to impart knowledge and wisdom! All while still allowing everyone to be themselves and still be honest about the Word and how you can apply it practically. I’m so happy!!!
That part…… i hope it opens people’s eyes to see Jesus for Him and not for what people say. For anyone who sees this, pease look into who Jesus is and not continue to go off of hear say. God is Good. 🤲🏾
When you have no relationship with God, not only do you lack accountability, but it causes you to become lawless!!!! We need a part 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 with D1!!!!
As a young Black Christian woman this interview convicted me to always put glorifying God first even if it goes against the culture, which has been hard for me. Also spoke to some relational issues relevant to me. Thank you Dee 1 for dropping wisdom!
This is so awesome. I love this for you🙌🏽😊 God is so proud of you🤗 . It’s MORE than WORTH IT to live your life in this way-YOU WON’T REGRET THIS DECISION!🙌🏽🙌🏽 God bless you 🤗
This has been such a heartwarming discussion. Dee-1 is all that. I’m 61 and it’s so refreshing to listen to this young Christian brother. I wish we could clone him.
I love this platform! Real tuff, but much needed conversation so many woman,has laid down their value and worth,or don’t know it. And it’s sad! I love love when men speak real and truth it’s a different voice when they speak and when they take their rightful place as men it save lives ❤keep up the good platforms and work black men this was great good 👍🏾
A FINE black man with a BRAIN!! Y’all just got a new subscriber. I LOVED this conversation. I have so much hope that beautiful black Christian men with brilliant brains still exist ♥️ thank you LORD 🙌🏾
I first saw him on the Dear Future Wifey podcast and instantly felt like this is a genuine, beautiful person. He is a very well rounded individual and I really like you guy’s guest selection.
That is where I first saw him too. I tried to find the video again, but couldn’t remember this intelligent young man’s name. Will definitely start listening to his music now.
@@19Hollisterchick90 OMG I just subscribed and he is great. Love his messages. I saw his Paw Paw video over a year ago and didn’t know who he was. I just rewatched after subbing and just now realizing it was him.
He has to be one of the best guest and speaker I have ever seen on this platform. I had never heard of him but now im streaming all of his music. Also, I see tremendous growth in Ryan and Tysean. I am more confident now to tell others about this podcast because of the substance I see and thr depth of the conversations. Keep up the great work gentlemen.
The lighter one- not sure of his name (with the thick beard) is definitely a thinker and I can see how the conversations cause him to do deep reflection. Hats off to both of these young Men! When they do finally marry and settle down they are going to be WONDERFUL husband's and fathers.
Loved this discussion! When the KeKe Palmer thing was discussed and her boyfriend's actions were passive-aggressive, it was described as "real feminine". I think it's important that we stop claiming negative actions/traits over womanhood. As a woman, being passive-aggressive is not a part of my feminity. Nor should it be apart of any woman's feminity. Words have meaning.
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾this is part of why some men are afraid to be transparent. I dislike all of the things, even how they have to eat certain things a certain way. Our culture needs an entire face lift spiritually! I stand with you on this!!!!
I hear you but feminine does not equal woman and vice verse. Femininity is a dominant characteristic of a woman in most cases but she will also express masculinity. It is feminine to be passive aggressive. It is masculine to be overtly aggressive. Either way, it wouldn’t be a good trait for a woman to be aggressive in either form.
I really love how you articulated this so well, because I agree. The moment he said it was feminine- my face: 🤨🧐🤨. And if anything, it felt like a backhanded insult towards the boyfriend, similar to “You throw like a girl”- which is then, still an insult towards women in turn. He could have said it was passive aggressive- and left it at that. Like you said, passive-aggressive is not something I embrace in my behavior, character, or energy. And I didn’t like how he classified it as that.
That casual dating description you gave is what I've explained to my kids as "falling in love," it's not good at all because there are no intentions and you're living through how you feel from moment to moment. Love has to be very intentional.
Great interview. I’m a Christian who’s been divorced and currently engaged. My outlook on marriage and purpose is so different now. Dee1 articulated my faith and even addressed my concerns. Loved this!!
"I'm looking at Black women and don't see trauma, but I see my Mama. And that's a Black Queen right there."~Dee1. Thank you for paying tribute to Black women when many in society have shown so much harsh talk and harm. Blessings to you Dee1 for your integrity and honesty in this interview.
Thank you for this discussion because this is what I've been saying for years. I have been single for 10 years and am a woman of God. I've been say8ng for years that to submit to an ungodly man would be me turning away from Jesus and I can't. I will sit here and wait on the Lord ❤❤ God bless you Dee!
Dee-1 spoke 100% truth when he said men need to be sure that they marry women that admires, looks up to him and respects him because she needs to be confident in his leadership.💪🏽💙💪🏽
Absolutely 💯 and let’s take it a step further and say “A godly family structure” (fearing God together in a respectful and healthy manner and not in a worldly type of fear). 💯
Tysean and Ryan,I am so impressed with your honesty and allowing the world to watch, learn and engage with incredible men and women who teach, admonish and encourage us to do better, be better and move to ever higher ground. I'm over 60 and am blessed by you both, your podcast, your guests and the honor of seeing you two becoming greater men due to your choices in who and what you put forth! God is oh so fabulous. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Dee-1 was a speaker at the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) conference! I thank Dee-1 for his inspirational message of JOY, HEALING, and LOVE! Continue to have your ray of light shine and inspire others! Blessings!🙏🏾❤️☀️
This man is definitely my kind🙌🏾🙏🏾 God made things so simple. The way he even broke the racism down! That’s how I see things now after strengthening my relationship with God🙏🏾 this is a wealthy conversation!
Wow I went through the same thing with the synergy and spirituality during a courting. Plenty of things in common however he wasn’t being led by Gods direction which made me feel completely unsafe🙏🏾 I’ve experienced so much spiritual warfare in relationships that at this point it’s a 50/50 chance I’m not willing to take🙌🏾🙏🏾 and after I stated that MUCH MORE was revealed. I was just thankful for discernment and a strong mind at that point 🙏🏾
Dee-1. (1st time hearing of him) is the direction we need to go as far as our consciousness as a culture. Just imagined if half our men had this consciousness. We’d truly be unstoppable.
As a woman of the one and only TRUE LIVING God I absolutely love and enjoyed this! This gives me hope in godly men. Now, I wonder if there's any out there in my age range? Great job gentlemen, great job, and I will be sharing. High five to you all.
Today this podcast made me experience what I can only describe as a miracle/sign from God. My boyfriend and I started dating last November we've been together about 11 months but we have been doing long distance (UK to Canada) for the past 4ish months, obviously that comes with its challenges. We have been managing and I would say our relationship is in a good place, we were on the phone this morning and I was telling him about a journal entry I wrote on Feb 7 2023 titled 'trust in God' I read the entry to him because it was about how I felt a push to move to the UK from God which was scary given me and my boyfriend had just started dating, I wrote down that I was scared but I was going to 'live by faith'. I read the whole entry out to my boyfriend on the phone this morning, we had a convo about it and talked about how we are supposed to be together and then went about our days. I decide to turn on this podcast as I had seen Dee-1 on The Basement podcast and like his vibe and wanted to hear more, I had never listened to Hardly Initiated before. As I am listening to this podcast while I work, it gets to 29:00 and Tysean says or 'Shanice and Brandon' I drop everything I'm doing .... my name is Shanice and my boyfriend's name is Brandon, I can't help but think that was a sign from God I have been smiling ever since :) thankful for this podcast and for Dee-1 as a guest!!
This episode was another hit run. I never knew about Dee-1 until today. But now I am totally I'm love with his brilliant mind/ unapologetic walk with God/his rap flow/ his lyrical content/ his ability to grind/and he's not bad on the eyes either. DEE-1 you just got your self a new fan. God bless you always.
It's a glorious thing to be able to witness young black men be transparent, authentically themselves in this season of their respective lives and so open about their thoughts, struggles, etc. Excellent dialogue 💓💓💓
Man, I love this!!!!! There's something about hearing it from a Godly man that hits different than hearing it from a woman. In my personal experience I grew up seeing the women and the women ONLY in my family study the Word, pray, go to church etc. It feels great seeing men worship and serve God openly, even better is seeing them share the gospel BOLDLY!!!!!
Every time I hear him speak, I respect him more and more. Dee 1 is such a solid man and speaks from such a matured and healthy space. Love him. Please bring him back. 👑💕
Dee1 is spiritually mature and a voice the culture needs. This is one of the best shows. I really appreciate what you, @HardlyInitiated are doing. Love your content. May God bless and protect all of you.
People like this is hard to come by. Especially to have in your life. It hurts that we have to look at podcasts from afar wishing and praying to have a man as such. When there should be plenty to go around. So many are deserving and hopeless at the same time. Thank you Gentlemen for this timeless wisdom. You are appreciated 💜
Christian, single, black woman in my 30s here 🙋🏽♀️ I really appreciate you guys bringing this man on the podcast. I don’t agree with him on everything, but I really appreciate Mr. Dee-1’s lens. I appreciate what he’s brought to the convo! More convos like this and I might subscribe 😂 wishing you gentlemen the best 🙏🏽❤️
Same. I didn't listen to the whole thing but did they ever define a "traditional" man other than him being monogamous? Also, Dee's definition of "leading" in that he has to be "looked up to" is a bit immature. I'm at least a decade older than him so I've SEEN some things and life is LONG. When you're all up in each other's lives, you're going to see the less than honorable aspects of one another. You're going to see the weaknesses and you need to RESPECT one another. Respect is in spite of the other person's weakenesses.
It’s been 10yrs now since I decided to work on my healing and then be intentional when I’m ready. I am still single and that is what I am. No casual nothing because my focus is on God. I thank God for also allowing me to get over this narrative that you have to have sex and going 10yrs without is a problem. People say “girl, you look sane and pretty but are not having sex, then you must be trying to control a man?” How that computes, I really don’t understand. I just wish people would stop mocking people that choose celibacy. We don’t say we’re better than others, we just don’t want to go thru the ungodly motion that most people already in it are not even happy or healed.
This!!!! I want to be able to focus on a meaningful relationship, sex clouds judgment and can wait! I’m meeting men of the church that feel like I’m trying to control the relationship and that’s not the case. I just want a REAL relationship.
Once one learns about energy. Who wants to become 1 with unhealed energy. It be like...keep that energy to yourself. N let me help u become 1 with God.
I love this podcast! You to brothers are an inspriration! What’s even more impressive is us as viewers and members watching both of you grow and learn in real time on each episode! It’s dope because as a member I feel like I’m learning and maturing right along with you both! This is only the beginning fellas! Y’all goin to the moon with this platform, and im here for the ride! Continued success and blessings to you both! 💪🏾🙏🏽
This conversation was phenomenal!!!! This is why I keep coming back. I was not familiar with Dee-1 prior to seeing him on your platform. And I have to be 💯I wasn’t going to watch this one based on how he looks. I feel horrible saying it but y’all tell truths on your platform so I wanted to be honest and say I thought that perhaps the information he would be sharing would not be as valuable…… but boy was I wrong. Dee-1 just made a new fan. I loved what he had to say, and his perspective…..even if I don’t agree with everything he says….. I like the conversation being had so Thank You again for amazing content and introducing me to new teachers 💗.
This was a really good and why we must continue to have these critical convos in our communities. Us single, whole and healed Women of God greatly welcome and appreciate having more of these conversations ❤️🔥🙏🏾💯
This is the type of conviction one should have when talking about the most high. I appreciate this episode. To many nuggets drop here to list. God bless you brothers.
I feel like Ryan’s questions shows that he wants to be in the streets but wants the freedom to judge women for doing the same thing. I get this feeling in the way he words questions across interviews. It’s very interesting to hear the judgement he has on women specifically but definitely appreciate the transparency
If I could put one million likes on this, I would. Excellent broadcast! I had never heard of Dee 1 until now. Who knew a liberated pharmacist named Bobby Price would lead me to subscribe to Hardly Initiated, and now Dee 1. The algorithm working today. Much respect to you all for bringing a little word, wisdom, brilliance and inspiration ✨️ ❤️
So much content in this episode.. Accountability, Transparency, depth, God, idolatry and self-reflection ❤❤ Grateful to have watched. DEE-1, I appreciate your authenticity!
This has been one of the best guests on your platform smart young man and when I say I’ve learned so much from you guys in the last month all of this you are doing is much appreciated and needed
More of this gentlemen!!! Men who truly represent Jesus not just lip service…The knowledge and spiritual WISDOM he just dropped I have not really seen yet on many podcasts through this hip hop black culture lens. I pray Gods covering over him as he does what he has been chosen to do and may more like minded men and women come forth to speak Jesus’s Biblical truth with an understanding that we are IN this world BUT we are NOT of this world. Great content❤️❤️❤️
And this is why I am a fan of this podcast! And I hate podcasts now a days but I am quick to share this one with Men and Women friends because you have honest conversations but allow experts and people who have done the work and research to be on these shows and it’s so refreshing! Great episode! I had to go on IG to follow Dee 1 ! Beautiful soul ❤
He came to my church new prospect in Cincinnati Ohio he so inspiring , I love seeing him staying faithful to the Lord very amazing. Thank y'all for continuing bringing greatness on this show.
I respect him so much! He’s in an industry surrounded by the ppl he talks about, standing on the word of God and are calling these ppl out! So attractive!! I love to see black men coming to God! 🙌🏾🔥🙏🏾
I am ABSOLUTELY loving this conversation. It is so good to see a man who knows what he is talking about, is bold with it and STANDS on it. GOD BLESS YOU Dee-1!
Dee-1… your energy is Beautiful. Don’t know you personally but your message is fruitful and should be talked about more, and with “follow- through” indeed. Thank you!
Hey! My name is De’Aja Mon’e 💜 I am an up-and-coming Christian constant creator myself. If y’all do the live where y’all get the spiritual girls on please get some of us Kingdom women too! I volunteer!!!! I’m also planning on doing a reaction video of this podcast I think it was so necessary and very well done!! My favorite so far
Many times I've had to question "what is appropriate behavior?" So with seeing & hearing inappropriate behaviors im certain children are confused too. I could listen to Dee1 all day. Amen we have to counteract what the devil does and stop being lazy! I have to start thinking & serving the way Christ did!!!
Honestly appreciate you guys, these conversations just blows me away as a black woman in the UK, I love listening to American people speak, but this also makes me think I’m on the right path for the guy I’m looking for and the type I’m attracting.
@36:00 the converstaion about the relationship between men and women in relations to standards. I love what was said, we just forgot to mention marriage. Husbands and wives, the conversation changes when we just living in sin. Sin is sin dont matter how we want to dress it up: the sancity of marriage is the standard Christ gave us. Not just shacking up.
I truly appreciate this conversation! As a woman of God it's refreshing to know that there are men of God who are not compromised and understand their place and purpose in this world!!
Loved this episode. I love listening to him speak. Dee is so intellectual, so well spoken and so mature. He made me re-evaluate my walk with God and truly want to continue to grow in my righteousness. I know I will be the most gorgeous version of myself when I let go of my rebellion towards God.
Thank you for introducing me to this guy. I had been losing hope on finding a Godly man. The enemy wanted me to settle. It’s nice to know there are actually Godly men out there representing Jesus well ❤
Don't give up dear sister . Jesus never disappoints . Wait on Him regardless of what you might be facing NOW . You would be alright at the end of the day .
When is Dee1 coming back. Wow, what a bright mind and love his reverance he has for God and unapologetic. I enjoyed this podcast very much. Thank you guys.❤
I really liked this episode! I can relate to the young lady that said she doesn't want a religious Christian man. I've met a lot of religious Christian men who have the "look" and "speech" of Christianity, but behind closed doors they are very abusive and far from Christian. I'd rather meet a man who might not be a strong Christian, however he fears God and has a real relationship with Christ, which can be seen in his speech and actions on a consistent basis.
I'm so glad that we have him because for years I thought I was one of the few Black/African American people to think some of these things as a Christian and a die-hard music, Hip-Hop lover.
It is so refreshing to see a black relevant man speak the Truth that I’ve seen men deflect from or bully/ridicule the speaker to get them to drop the subject. Sexual discipline. I see the host changed the subject each time Dee-1 brought it up. But I respect and see how Dee-1 just let it go and respected where the brotha was and wasn’t ready to confront that demon. I’d love to see more conversations and men step up and talk about the lack of sexual discipline amongst men and that beginning in adolescence that is never talked about or taught. Great conversation y’all. Much much much Appreciated!
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I’m not more pro black than I am pro God. The realest statement!!!! Much respect to Dee-1 !!!!
Facts. That echos my worldview and one of a couple reasons the Black delegation don’t want me at the cookout. 😂
@@clarityspeakz I’m not invited either because I have the same mindset! 😂
@@clarityspeakzditto. I recently had this conversation with a friend who ironically has an M.Div. Even she couldn't fathom the idea of being a Christian first. She looked at me like having a biblical worldview is a foreign concept!
That's what I felt, too.
Amen
So glad Christian men are finally getting time on secular podcasts & influencing others 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Agreed🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Even though i know this is going to come off as an attack, just know its not. But i want to say it direct.....are you also under the comments of the women podcasts selling their bodies and souls requesting for better female representation? Because the women love to come to male sections telling men they need more men like this. But i rarely see women holding other women accountable for the disgusting behavior they are displaying today.
Lately everybody that's been on here is a Christian. I love it!! More positive role models!!!
Agreed! I'm here for it. I'm becoming a big fan of Hardly Initiated 🙏🏾
Yes!!!!! Come on for the believers!!! So many people think we “boring” BUT look how the Lord is using them all to impart knowledge and wisdom! All while still allowing everyone to be themselves and still be honest about the Word and how you can apply it practically. I’m so happy!!!
Right I’m definitely here for it ❤❤❤
That part…… i hope it opens people’s eyes to see Jesus for Him and not for what people say. For anyone who sees this, pease look into who Jesus is and not continue to go off of hear say. God is Good. 🤲🏾
I noticed that too ( no complaints, I love it).
When you have no relationship with God, not only do you lack accountability, but it causes you to become lawless!!!! We need a part 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 with D1!!!!
I completely agree whole heartedly 💞🙏🏾
❤ABSOLUTELY AGREE!!!🥰
This young man is the truth. He needs to go viral over and over. This is the message that will save our community…if people are willing to listen.
Amen 🙏
Key phrases:
1. How broken are we as a people…
2. It’s a sin problem not a skin problem.
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Definitely the biggest problem. I felt that.
"I'm not looking at a black woman looking at trauma, I'm looking at black woman seeing my mama, seeing a queen!" BARS.
Big bar! It will sell naturally when he said it.
As a young Black Christian woman this interview convicted me to always put glorifying God first even if it goes against the culture, which has been hard for me. Also spoke to some relational issues relevant to me. Thank you Dee 1 for dropping wisdom!
I feel the same way. I was like I know who put this video on for me because it just came up. Be Blessed 🙏🏿
Why would u even want or think to put the culture before God anyway? Nothing should come before him!
This is so awesome. I love this for you🙌🏽😊 God is so proud of you🤗 . It’s MORE than WORTH IT to live your life in this way-YOU WON’T REGRET THIS DECISION!🙌🏽🙌🏽 God bless you 🤗
@@KKBlessed85🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
@@Joshua-re3xw everyone’s struggle is different and I’m not inclined to explain mine to you. if you don’t yet it just keep scrolling.
Dee-1 keeps it so real. Not pressuring anyone to think a certain way.. just a super solid, well thought out dude. This was a dope convo.
This has been such a heartwarming discussion. Dee-1 is all that. I’m 61 and it’s so refreshing to listen to this young Christian brother. I wish we could clone him.
Yes amen
I agree it's awesome to hear a young black man speak on true relationship.
I don’t wish we could clone him, I want him for myself 😅
What a beautiful interview Dee-1 was spot on and the q & a was on point! Thank God! Came on my 33rd b day, what a surprise:)
I love this platform! Real tuff, but much needed conversation so many woman,has laid down their value and worth,or don’t know it. And it’s sad! I love love when men speak real and truth it’s a different voice when they speak and when they take their rightful place as men it save lives ❤keep up the good platforms and work black men this was great good 👍🏾
As a Christian Black woman I approve this message. Well said brother. Keep doing the work 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
A FINE black man with a BRAIN!! Y’all just got a new subscriber. I LOVED this conversation. I have so much hope that beautiful black Christian men with brilliant brains still exist ♥️ thank you LORD 🙌🏾
😂😂😂. I know. I all in with this Fine Black Man with A brain 🧠😂
I first saw him on the Dear Future Wifey podcast and instantly felt like this is a genuine, beautiful person. He is a very well rounded individual and I really like you guy’s guest selection.
That were I first saw him too, he is a humble spirit and trying to do good things in this world.
That is where I first saw him too. I tried to find the video again, but couldn’t remember this intelligent young man’s name. Will definitely start listening to his music now.
@@2Faboosh He makes pretty good music. I remember when I was a kid and Christian rap was corny lol. He has bars.
@@19Hollisterchick90 OMG I just subscribed and he is great. Love his messages. I saw his Paw Paw video over a year ago and didn’t know who he was. I just rewatched after subbing and just now realizing it was him.
U single though ??? Lol crazy 💗
Very great conversation. I’m a 58 year old woman who has been married for 35 years and I applaud you two for your work!
Agree
He has to be one of the best guest and speaker I have ever seen on this platform. I had never heard of him but now im streaming all of his music. Also, I see tremendous growth in Ryan and Tysean. I am more confident now to tell others about this podcast because of the substance I see and thr depth of the conversations. Keep up the great work gentlemen.
ME TOOOOOOOOOO!
I agree with you 100% on this one!!! 💯🎯
Um they still not ready lol 😂
@susandodson1234 LOL! Definitely not yet!😂 Buuuttt...I definitely see their growth and maturity in this last year.
The lighter one- not sure of his name (with the thick beard) is definitely a thinker and I can see how the conversations cause him to do deep reflection. Hats off to both of these young Men! When they do finally marry and settle down they are going to be WONDERFUL husband's and fathers.
Loved this discussion! When the KeKe Palmer thing was discussed and her boyfriend's actions were passive-aggressive, it was described as "real feminine". I think it's important that we stop claiming negative actions/traits over womanhood. As a woman, being passive-aggressive is not a part of my feminity. Nor should it be apart of any woman's feminity. Words have meaning.
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🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾this is part of why some men are afraid to be transparent. I dislike all of the things, even how they have to eat certain things a certain way. Our culture needs an entire face lift spiritually! I stand with you on this!!!!
Exactly!! 👏🏾👏🏾 It’s childish/immature, NOT feminine. Thank you for that correction. 🙏🏾
I hear you but feminine does not equal woman and vice verse. Femininity is a dominant characteristic of a woman in most cases but she will also express masculinity. It is feminine to be passive aggressive. It is masculine to be overtly aggressive. Either way, it wouldn’t be a good trait for a woman to be aggressive in either form.
I really love how you articulated this so well, because I agree. The moment he said it was feminine- my face: 🤨🧐🤨. And if anything, it felt like a backhanded insult towards the boyfriend, similar to “You throw like a girl”- which is then, still an insult towards women in turn. He could have said it was passive aggressive- and left it at that. Like you said, passive-aggressive is not something I embrace in my behavior, character, or energy. And I didn’t like how he classified it as that.
That casual dating description you gave is what I've explained to my kids as "falling in love," it's not good at all because there are no intentions and you're living through how you feel from moment to moment. Love has to be very intentional.
Great interview. I’m a Christian who’s been divorced and currently engaged. My outlook on marriage and purpose is so different now. Dee1 articulated my faith and even addressed my concerns. Loved this!!
This gives me hope. Previously divorced and hoping for better things
My husband always says I'm a Christian before I'm black! ❤
It’s not a skin problem, it’s a sin problem! 🙌🏽🙌🏽. Boy, this whole interview was SO GOOD!!
an entire song from christian rapper Lacy B actually talked about this being a sin problem, great song if you can find it
"I'm looking at Black women and don't see trauma, but I see my Mama. And that's a Black Queen right there."~Dee1. Thank you for paying tribute to Black women when many in society have shown so much harsh talk and harm. Blessings to you Dee1 for your integrity and honesty in this interview.
This is my favorite interview on here. ❤ I can listen to Dee-1 teach all day.
Thanks for listening. We appreciate you
I Shared This and am bout to tag ALL MY 5,OOO followers!
We ALL NEED This Knowledge from this Young King👑❤
Thank you for this discussion because this is what I've been saying for years. I have been single for 10 years and am a woman of God. I've been say8ng for years that to submit to an ungodly man would be me turning away from Jesus and I can't. I will sit here and wait on the Lord ❤❤ God bless you Dee!
Amen 🙏🏾
Hallelujah to that!!
❤❤This has been my story too. But while I wait I worship. God is too faithful for one night of pleasure.
Dee-1 spoke 100% truth when he said men need to be sure that they marry women that admires, looks up to him and respects him because she needs to be confident in his leadership.💪🏽💙💪🏽
That family structure means so much!
That’s what the black community is missing drastically!
Absolutely 💯 and let’s take it a step further and say “A godly family structure” (fearing God together in a respectful and healthy manner and not in a worldly type of fear). 💯
I LOVE how EVERYTHING Dee-1 addressed was ALWAYS directed back to God and His Word! ❤
Tysean and Ryan,I am so impressed with your honesty and allowing the world to watch, learn and engage with incredible men and women who teach, admonish and encourage us to do better, be better and move to ever higher ground. I'm over 60 and am blessed by you both, your podcast, your guests and the honor of seeing you two becoming greater men due to your choices in who and what you put forth! God is oh so fabulous.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Dee-1 is 💯. This conversation is timely and necessary. God bless him and thank you for having him on your podcast. 🙏🏽⚜
Dee-1 was a speaker at the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) conference! I thank Dee-1 for his inspirational message of JOY, HEALING, and LOVE! Continue to have your ray of light shine and inspire others! Blessings!🙏🏾❤️☀️
"Just give ya life to God, man... STOP PLAYING!!" I felt that.
This man is definitely my kind🙌🏾🙏🏾 God made things so simple. The way he even broke the racism down! That’s how I see things now after strengthening my relationship with God🙏🏾 this is a wealthy conversation!
Wow I went through the same thing with the synergy and spirituality during a courting. Plenty of things in common however he wasn’t being led by Gods direction which made me feel completely unsafe🙏🏾 I’ve experienced so much spiritual warfare in relationships that at this point it’s a 50/50 chance I’m not willing to take🙌🏾🙏🏾 and after I stated that MUCH MORE was revealed. I was just thankful for discernment and a strong mind at that point 🙏🏾
Dee-1. (1st time hearing of him) is the direction we need to go as far as our consciousness as a culture. Just imagined if half our men had this consciousness. We’d truly be unstoppable.
This man is speaking straight facts. Need more of this please. Bring him back on the show
Dee1 been on this...God really shining The Light through and on him in this season✝️ Blessup Deezy
Great deep convo. I like how the guys really opened up on what they really need to work on.
As a woman of the one and only TRUE LIVING God I absolutely love and enjoyed this! This gives me hope in godly men. Now, I wonder if there's any out there in my age range? Great job gentlemen, great job, and I will be sharing. High five to you all.
@@SharmaineCook it's someone out there for everybody sista.. Let him find you
I'm In An Agreement "The Devil Can Bless You Too" That's The Answer I Was Searching For. 🙏 ❤️ 🙏.. Thank You!!!
Today this podcast made me experience what I can only describe as a miracle/sign from God. My boyfriend and I started dating last November we've been together about 11 months but we have been doing long distance (UK to Canada) for the past 4ish months, obviously that comes with its challenges. We have been managing and I would say our relationship is in a good place, we were on the phone this morning and I was telling him about a journal entry I wrote on Feb 7 2023 titled 'trust in God' I read the entry to him because it was about how I felt a push to move to the UK from God which was scary given me and my boyfriend had just started dating, I wrote down that I was scared but I was going to 'live by faith'. I read the whole entry out to my boyfriend on the phone this morning, we had a convo about it and talked about how we are supposed to be together and then went about our days. I decide to turn on this podcast as I had seen Dee-1 on The Basement podcast and like his vibe and wanted to hear more, I had never listened to Hardly Initiated before. As I am listening to this podcast while I work, it gets to 29:00 and Tysean says or 'Shanice and Brandon' I drop everything I'm doing .... my name is Shanice and my boyfriend's name is Brandon, I can't help but think that was a sign from God I have been smiling ever since :) thankful for this podcast and for Dee-1 as a guest!!
WOW!!! Confirmation. 😮
This episode was another hit run. I never knew about Dee-1 until today. But now I am totally I'm love with his brilliant mind/ unapologetic walk with God/his rap flow/ his lyrical content/ his ability to grind/and he's not bad on the eyes either. DEE-1 you just got your self a new fan. God bless you always.
It's a glorious thing to be able to witness young black men be transparent, authentically themselves in this season of their respective lives and so open about their thoughts, struggles, etc.
Excellent dialogue 💓💓💓
Man, I love this!!!!! There's something about hearing it from a Godly man that hits different than hearing it from a woman. In my personal experience I grew up seeing the women and the women ONLY in my family study the Word, pray, go to church etc. It feels great seeing men worship and serve God openly, even better is seeing them share the gospel BOLDLY!!!!!
Every time I hear him speak, I respect him more and more. Dee 1 is such a solid man and speaks from such a matured and healthy space. Love him. Please bring him back. 👑💕
Dee1 just preached a whole sermon. I enjoyed this!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
This conversation was so confirming for me. Stay the course and God will navigate me to new spaces.
He will.
God sent me a Godly man. I love this man so much that’s my baby. Getting married after 5 months yes we are one of those.
Dee1 is spiritually mature and a voice the culture needs. This is one of the best shows. I really appreciate what you, @HardlyInitiated are doing. Love your content. May God bless and protect all of you.
People like this is hard to come by. Especially to have in your life. It hurts that we have to look at podcasts from afar wishing and praying to have a man as such. When there should be plenty to go around. So many are deserving and hopeless at the same time. Thank you Gentlemen for this timeless wisdom. You are appreciated 💜
We need a series that never ends !! Spreading knowledge to Society!
Refreshing to see a man who genuinely lives by the Word. This was a blessing.
Please don’t wait too long to invite him back. The conversation was excellent we need more of this.
So thankful for passionate, intelligent young men like Dee-1.
Our Christian Men are out here REPRESENTING❤❤❤❤Big Ups to Yall.... I totally love this....What Up D!!--Great words of wisdom....Keep going Hard✌✌💖
Christian, single, black woman in my 30s here 🙋🏽♀️ I really appreciate you guys bringing this man on the podcast. I don’t agree with him on everything, but I really appreciate Mr. Dee-1’s lens. I appreciate what he’s brought to the convo! More convos like this and I might subscribe 😂 wishing you gentlemen the best 🙏🏽❤️
Same. I didn't listen to the whole thing but did they ever define a "traditional" man other than him being monogamous?
Also, Dee's definition of "leading" in that he has to be "looked up to" is a bit immature. I'm at least a decade older than him so I've SEEN some things and life is LONG. When you're all up in each other's lives, you're going to see the less than honorable aspects of one another. You're going to see the weaknesses and you need to RESPECT one another. Respect is in spite of the other person's weakenesses.
It’s been 10yrs now since I decided to work on my healing and then be intentional when I’m ready. I am still single and that is what I am. No casual nothing because my focus is on God. I thank God for also allowing me to get over this narrative that you have to have sex and going 10yrs without is a problem. People say “girl, you look sane and pretty but are not having sex, then you must be trying to control a man?” How that computes, I really don’t understand. I just wish people would stop mocking people that choose celibacy. We don’t say we’re better than others, we just don’t want to go thru the ungodly motion that most people already in it are not even happy or healed.
This!!!! I want to be able to focus on a meaningful relationship, sex clouds judgment and can wait! I’m meeting men of the church that feel like I’m trying to control the relationship and that’s not the case. I just want a REAL relationship.
@user-ih6vg4rr9r Those men aren't really spiritually mature then.
Once one learns about energy. Who wants to become 1 with unhealed energy.
It be like...keep that energy to yourself. N let me help u become 1 with God.
This is a beautiful conversation that isn’t talked about enough ❤Thank you for this ❤
I agree! 💗
I love this podcast! You to brothers are an inspriration! What’s even more impressive is us as viewers and members watching both of you grow and learn in real time on each episode! It’s dope because as a member I feel like I’m learning and maturing right along with you both! This is only the beginning fellas! Y’all goin to the moon with this platform, and im here for the ride! Continued success and blessings to you both! 💪🏾🙏🏽
This conversation was phenomenal!!!!
This is why I keep coming back.
I was not familiar with Dee-1 prior to seeing him on your platform. And I have to be 💯I wasn’t going to watch this one based on how he looks. I feel horrible saying it but y’all tell truths on your platform so I wanted to be honest and say I thought that perhaps the information he would be sharing would not be as valuable…… but boy was I wrong. Dee-1 just made a new fan. I loved what he had to say, and his perspective…..even if I don’t agree with everything he says….. I like the conversation being had so Thank You again for amazing content and introducing me to new teachers 💗.
This was a really good and why we must continue to have these critical convos in our communities. Us single, whole and healed Women of God greatly welcome and appreciate having more of these conversations ❤️🔥🙏🏾💯
This is the type of conviction one should have when talking about the most high. I appreciate this episode. To many nuggets drop here to list. God bless you brothers.
SO PROUD OF MY BLACK KINGS .
NUFF RESPECT TO YOU ALL.
GREAT PODCAST.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I love listening to people who help me elevate my spirituality.
Dee1 a gem in our generation! One of the realest💯
I like this guy....They are actually listening to him. He makes God and the Bible come to life for young men/women.
I feel like Ryan’s questions shows that he wants to be in the streets but wants the freedom to judge women for doing the same thing. I get this feeling in the way he words questions across interviews. It’s very interesting to hear the judgement he has on women specifically but definitely appreciate the transparency
“Righteousness and Ratchetness do not go together.
I’m not more pro-black than I am pro-God. “
YES !
We want you on next @breenylee
Yesss she must come on asap
I have never heard of Dee-1, however I really like him. Sending blessings your way, Sir. 🙏🏼🙌🏼💖✨✨✨
I love this sooo much!!! this is where discernment is so important!
If I could put one million likes on this, I would. Excellent broadcast! I had never heard of Dee 1 until now. Who knew a liberated pharmacist named Bobby Price would lead me to subscribe to Hardly Initiated, and now Dee 1. The algorithm working today. Much respect to you all for bringing a little word, wisdom, brilliance and inspiration ✨️ ❤️
So much content in this episode.. Accountability, Transparency, depth, God, idolatry and self-reflection ❤❤ Grateful to have watched. DEE-1, I appreciate your authenticity!
This has been one of the best guests on your platform smart young man and when I say I’ve learned so much from you guys in the last month all of this you are doing is much appreciated and needed
More of this gentlemen!!! Men who truly represent Jesus not just lip service…The knowledge and spiritual WISDOM he just dropped I have not really seen yet on many podcasts through this hip hop black culture lens. I pray Gods covering over him as he does what he has been chosen to do and may more like minded men and women come forth to speak Jesus’s Biblical truth with an understanding that we are IN this world BUT we are NOT of this world. Great content❤️❤️❤️
And this is why I am a fan of this podcast! And I hate podcasts now a days but I am quick to share this one with Men and Women friends because you have honest conversations but allow experts and people who have done the work and research to be on these shows and it’s so refreshing! Great episode! I had to go on IG to follow Dee 1 ! Beautiful soul ❤
He came to my church new prospect in Cincinnati Ohio he so inspiring , I love seeing him staying faithful to the Lord very amazing. Thank y'all for continuing bringing greatness on this show.
I respect him so much! He’s in an industry surrounded by the ppl he talks about, standing on the word of God and are calling these ppl out! So attractive!! I love to see black men coming to God! 🙌🏾🔥🙏🏾
I am ABSOLUTELY loving this conversation. It is so good to see a man who knows what he is talking about, is bold with it and STANDS on it. GOD BLESS YOU Dee-1!
Definitely a top favorite interview on this podcast. Was sad it ended, not going to lie 😅
I am so proud of this man, he is standing 10 toes down for the truth of the Gospel.👏👏
This was so good!! I wish more people would stop idealizing celebrities. Can’t be ratchet and righteous whewwww 😮💨
Dee-1… your energy is Beautiful. Don’t know you personally but your message is fruitful and should be talked about more, and with “follow- through” indeed. Thank you!
Hey! My name is De’Aja Mon’e 💜 I am an up-and-coming Christian constant creator myself. If y’all do the live where y’all get the spiritual girls on please get some of us Kingdom women too! I volunteer!!!!
I’m also planning on doing a reaction video of this podcast I think it was so necessary and very well done!! My favorite so far
Dee1 I love your standards on the type of woman you want.. She has to be a Christian and nothing else only ♥ No vibrations and no third eye!
I’m so proud of this young man of God!! Dee 1 set the record straight!! God and Jesus is his North Star!! Preach
Many times I've had to question "what is appropriate behavior?" So with seeing & hearing inappropriate behaviors im certain children are confused too. I could listen to Dee1 all day. Amen we have to counteract what the devil does and stop being lazy! I have to start thinking & serving the way Christ did!!!
Honestly appreciate you guys, these conversations just blows me away as a black woman in the UK, I love listening to American people speak, but this also makes me think I’m on the right path for the guy I’m looking for and the type I’m attracting.
This was fantastic. Right up there with the Judge Lynn toler interview! Definitely bring this brother back!
@36:00 the converstaion about the relationship between men and women in relations to standards. I love what was said, we just forgot to mention marriage. Husbands and wives, the conversation changes when we just living in sin. Sin is sin dont matter how we want to dress it up: the sancity of marriage is the standard Christ gave us. Not just shacking up.
My brother in Christ is so wise and inspiring! I loved everything about this interview.Thank you, Dee-1!
Excellent episode! NOTIFICATIONS ON 🔔 for the episode he demanding to be ON to dismantle the "spiritual" & "chakras" #WeLoveTheBlackManToo 👑
He is on point fo sure!! Thanks for bringing him to the platform!! ❤
The fact that this man does not compromise is what I love about him. I get it.
I truly appreciate this conversation! As a woman of God it's refreshing to know that there are men of God who are not compromised and understand their place and purpose in this world!!
Loved this episode. I love listening to him speak. Dee is so intellectual, so well spoken and so mature. He made me re-evaluate my walk with God and truly want to continue to grow in my righteousness. I know I will be the most gorgeous version of myself when I let go of my rebellion towards God.
Thank you for introducing me to this guy. I had been losing hope on finding a Godly man. The enemy wanted me to settle. It’s nice to know there are actually Godly men out there representing Jesus well ❤
Don't give up dear sister . Jesus never disappoints .
Wait on Him regardless of what you might be facing NOW .
You would be alright at the end of the day .
When is Dee1 coming back. Wow, what a bright mind and love his reverance he has for God and unapologetic. I enjoyed this podcast very much. Thank you guys.❤
“The Bible does not make room for righteousness and ratchetednes”. Mic drop!!!! 🎤🎤🎤
I really liked this episode!
I can relate to the young lady that said she doesn't want a religious Christian man. I've met a lot of religious Christian men who have the "look" and "speech" of Christianity, but behind closed doors they are very abusive and far from Christian. I'd rather meet a man who might not be a strong Christian, however he fears God and has a real relationship with Christ, which can be seen in his speech and actions on a consistent basis.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
You're supposed to look at someone for what they profess and how they behave
Amazing, beautiful and smart black man. We need more out there like him to follow the North Star 🌟 ❤🙏
Yessssssssssss my Louisiana homeboy will definitely bring the knowledge, transparency and wisdom.
He's is an awesome teacher! Thank you for having him on your show he's very unique!
I'm so glad that we have him because for years I thought I was one of the few Black/African American people to think some of these things as a Christian and a die-hard music, Hip-Hop lover.
It is so refreshing to see a black relevant man speak the Truth that I’ve seen men deflect from or bully/ridicule the speaker to get them to drop the subject. Sexual discipline. I see the host changed the subject each time Dee-1 brought it up. But I respect and see how Dee-1 just let it go and respected where the brotha was and wasn’t ready to confront that demon. I’d love to see more conversations and men step up and talk about the lack of sexual discipline amongst men and that beginning in adolescence that is never talked about or taught. Great conversation y’all. Much much much Appreciated!
And THIS is why I love Dee-1!!!