Episodes

In this powerful episode of the To Be Encouraged podcast, Rev. Dr. Brad Miller sits down with Bishop Julius C. Trimble to reflect on the life, legacy, and enduring impact of Reverend Jesse Jackson. The conversation traces Jac...

Reflecting on the Legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson: Key Takeaways from “To Be Encouraged” Podcast In the latest episode of the “To Be Encouraged” podcast, Rev. Dr. Brad Miller and, Bishop Julius C. Trimble, pay tribute to the...

On this moving episode of the To Be Encouraged podcast, hosts Rev. Dr. Brad Miller and Bishop Julius C. Trimble come together with raw honesty to mark Black History Month, tackling its significance as a lens to interpret and ...

Show Notes: To Be and Do Hosts: Bishop Julius C. Trimble In this moving and timely episode of “To Be and Do,” Dr Brad Miller and Bishop Julius C. Trimble tackle the chaos and injustice facing our society at the dawn of a new ...

In this heartfelt holiday episode of the To Be Encouraged podcast, Rev. Dr. Brad Miller joins Bishop Julius C. Trimble to talk about reclaiming the true spirit of Christmas in a world saturated with commercialization and stre...

Finding Hope in the Holidays: How Advent Counters Loneliness – The holiday season is often painted as a time of unending joy, full of family gatherings, celebrations, and traditions. Yet, for many, Advent and Christmas can al...

To Be Encouraged Podcast Show Notes In this heartfelt episode of the To Be Encouraged podcast, Rev. Dr. Brad Miller and Bishop Julius C. Trimble dive deep into the struggles that so many face around worry and anxiety—especial...

Show Notes: “Don’t Ask Me To Preach If…” | Episode 139 of To Be Encouraged Podcast In a passionate and timely episode of the To Be Encouraged podcast, host Rev. Dr. Brad Miller sits down with Bishop Julius C. Trimble to unpac...

Show Notes: Episode 138 — Words That Hurt, Words That Heal: How Language Shapes Encouragement and Fear Welcome to another episode of To Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. Trimble and Rev. Dr. Brad Miller! This episode delves...

Show Notes In this uplifting episode of the To Be Encouraged podcast, Rev. Dr. Brad Miller welcomes Bishop Julius C. Trimble for a reflective and timely conversation about resurrecting the Golden Rule in a divided and often d...

In this deeply reflective episode of the To Be Encouraged Podcast, Rev. Dr. Brad Miller and Bishop Julius C. Trimble confront the urgent crisis of rising gun violence and political aggression in the United States. Together, t...

Show Notes: Episode 135 – Grace and Empathy: Expanding Compassion in Difficult Times Welcome to another heartfelt episode of the “To Be Encouraged” podcast with Bishop Julius C. Trimble and Dr. Brad Miller. In this thought-pr...

Welcome to another powerful episode of To Be Encouraged with Rev. Dr. Brad Miller and Bishop Julius C. Trimble. In this deeply personal and socially relevant conversation, Bishop Trimble shares insights shaped by current nati...

Welcome to another episode of “To Be Encouraged,” hosted by, Bishop Julius C. Trimble. In this deeply thoughtful conversation, Bishop Trimble and co host Rev. Dr. Brad Miller delve into the current realities facing the United...

“A Fresh Start: Easter Hope in a Discouraged World” In this inspiring Holy Week edition of To Be Encouraged , host Rev. Dr. Brad Miller is joined by Bishop Julius C. Trimble as they reflect on the meaning of Easter amid the r...

Welcome to Episode 131 of the "To Be Encouraged" podcast, where the distinguished Bishop Julius C. Trimble shares words of wisdom and solace with Host Rev. Dr. Brad Miller. This episode, an invigorating discourse on identity,...

In this episode of the "To Be Encouraged" podcast, host Rev. Dr. Brad Miller welcomes Bishop Julius C. Trimble to share insights from his recent trip to Africa and discuss matters of democracy, humanitarian aid, and global ab...

In Episode Rising Above Challenges: Finding God's Faithful Blessings in Troubling Times of the "To Be Encouraged" podcast, Rev. Dr. Brad Miller is joined by Bishop Julius C. Trimble to discuss the power and significance of sp...

Episode 128."Embracing Love in a Divisive World" In this enlightening episode of "To Be Encouraged," with Bishop Julius C. Trimble, listeners are invited to explore the profound power of love and compassion in today's often d...

In Episode 127 of the "To Be Encouraged" podcast, Bishop Julius C. Trimble shares an inspiring dialogue that centers around addressing the profound discouragement affecting our world today. Living amidst significant political...

In this episode of the "To Be Encouraged" podcast, Rev. Dr. Brad Miller and Bishop Julius C. Trimble dive into a profound conversation about hope, serving as a beacon to listeners in an often discouraging world. Inspired by B...

In this enlightening episode of the "To Be Encouraged" podcast, guest Bishop Julius C. Trimble and Rev. Dr. Brad Miller delve into the significance of Black History Month 2025, exploring the lasting impact of recognizing the ...

Part 2 of 2 A Vision for Prophetic Actions and Community Building In this enlightening episode of "To Be Encouraged," host Rev. Dr. Brad Miller and guest Bishop Julius C. Trimble discuss the significance of prophetic voices a...

Episode Title: Reflecting on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Leadership in 2025: Part 1 of 2 In this enriching episode of "To Be Encouraged," Rev. Dr. Brad Miller and Bishop Julius C. Trimble take a deep dive into the signifi...