Episode Title: We Family Radio News Break: Christian Music Month, Tasha Cobbs Leonard’s Big Win & NBA Highlights

Episode Summary: Blessings, Friends and Family! Welcome back to another We Family Radio News Break with Keith and Michelle. Today, we are celebrating the GMA's second annual Christian Music Month and praising God for Tasha Cobbs Leonard's incredible NAACP Image Award win! Plus, we have an exciting update for emerging Christian artists, a look at your national weather outlook, and the overnight NBA highlights featuring a dominant performance by the Boston Celtics. Keep each other lifted in prayer and have a blessed day in the Lord!

In This Episode:

• Welcome & Intro: Blessings from Keith and Michelle!
• Gospel Music News: * Details on the Elevation Project in Boston—a fully-funded, weeklong intensive program (May 25th-29th) for emerging Christian R&B, hip-hop, and rap artists ages 18-32.
  • The Gospel Music Association launches the 2nd annual Christian Music Month! Keep an eye out for "Positive Vibes Only" performances from artists like MercyMe and CeCe Winans.
  • Huge congratulations to Tasha Cobbs Leonard for winning the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album for her project, TASHA.
• National Weather Outlook: From unseasonable warmth in the Northeast to severe weather risks in the Midwest and showers in the Pacific Northwest—find out if you need to grab your coat or your umbrella today.
• Overnight Sports Highlights: The NBA playoff push is heating up! We recap the Boston Celtics' massive 111-89 victory over the LA Lakers, and a hard-fought battle between the Knicks and Clippers.
• Outro & Prayer: How to stay connected with the We Family Radio community.

Mentioned Links & Resources:

• The Elevation Project: Get more information and apply at Rapzilla.com
• Stream Tasha Cobbs Leonard: Check out her award-winning album, TASHA, on your favorite streaming platform.
• Get the Free We Family Radio App & Downloads: Visit us at wefamilyradio.org

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In this heartfelt and urgent episode, we respond to a call from Brenda, a newly saved Christian mother whose teenager is facing severe bullying in school and online. Watching your child suffer is one of the hardest things a parent can endure, but you are not helpless. We break down how to approach bullying with both spiritual maturity and protective, practical action.

If you are a parent feeling overwhelmed, angry, or exhausted by the cruelty your child is facing, this episode offers a roadmap for protecting your teen, rebuilding their identity, and praying with power.

Key Takeaways

• Bullying is a Sin: Bullying is cruelty and oppression. God cares deeply about the person being harmed, and stepping in to protect your child is an act of biblical stewardship, not a lack of faith.
• Christlike Character vs. Being a Doormat: Romans 12 calls us to overcome evil with good, but Jesus also modeled setting boundaries and withdrawing from harm. Your teen is called to be courageous, not to stay in harm's way.
• Forgiveness vs. Trust: Forgiveness is a spiritual act of releasing vengeance to God. Trust, however, must be rebuilt. You can teach your teen to forgive in their heart while simultaneously refusing to allow the abuse to continue.
• Identity Anchors: Bullying attempts to replace what God says about your child with what cruel people say. Parents must consistently speak biblical truth over their children to act as a shield against these lies.

"Your child doesn’t need a perfect parent; they need a present parent. Keep praying and keep moving with faith and wisdom. Because faith is trusting God while taking righteous action."

A Parent's Action Plan

1. Validate Your Teen Start by telling them directly: "I believe you. This is not your fault. We will handle this together."

2. Document Everything Create a detailed record. Save screenshots, write down dates, names, and any witnesses to the bullying.

3. Develop a Safety Plan Help your teen identify safe adults and safe locations at school. Coach them to give a calm, strong response (e.g., "Stop. Don't talk to me like that.") and walk away without escalating the situation.

4. Meet with the School Request an in-person meeting, present your documentation, and firmly ask for the school's plan to stop the behavior. Escalate to the district or authorities if the school minimizes the issue or if there are threats.

5. Seek Immediate Help if Necessary If your teen expresses feelings of hopelessness or self-harm, treat it with absolute urgency and get professional counseling immediately.

A 4-Part Prayer Strategy for Exhausted Parents

When you don't know what to pray, focus on these four areas:

• Presence: Ask God to be near to your brokenhearted teen.
• Protection: Pray for a covering over your child's physical and emotional well-being.
• Peace: Ask God to stabilize your teen's mind and heart.
• Wisdom: Pray for God to show you, the parent, the exact righteous actions to take next.

Scriptures Referenced in this Episode

• Romans 12:19: "'Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,' says the Lord." (A reminder that vengeance belongs to God).
• Psalm 139:14: "I am fearfully and wonderfully made."
• Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted."

1 Peter 2:9: "You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession."

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We Family Radio News Break: Gospel Chart-Toppers, Historic Snow, & Hardwood Highlights

Hosts: Keith & Michelle

Website: wefamilyradio.org

Welcome back to your We Family Radio News Break! In today's episode, Keith and Michelle bring you the news you need to fuel your day and feed your soul. We are celebrating massive milestones in the Gospel music world, tracking historic winter weather across the nation, and breaking down an action-packed night on the basketball court.

Grab your coffee, stay safe out there, and let's get into it!

🎶 Gospel Music News & Tours

The charts are on fire this week with historic milestones and legacy groups taking the top spots!

• Otis Kemp & Tasha Page-Lockhart: Their hit track "Church Parking Lot" is officially the very first number-one Gospel song of 2026 on both the Billboard and Mediabase charts.
• Lisa Knowles-Smith & The Brown Singers: The legacy group just hit number one with their powerful single "Promises".
• Bill Gaither: Fresh off a Grammy nomination for Best Roots Gospel Album, the legendary artist has announced his Then Came The Morning Tour, hitting over a dozen cities this spring with the Gaither Vocal Band.
• Winter Jam 2026: The massive tour is currently sweeping the country, providing plenty of opportunities for live worship.

❄️ National Weather Watch

It is a country of extremes right now. Please keep our friends and family on the East Coast in your prayers!

• The Northeast: "Winter Storm Hernando" has dumped historic snow. Warwick, Rhode Island saw a record-breaking 38 inches, while parts of New York are seeing up to 27 inches. NYC Emergency Management has activated their Winter Weather Emergency Plan—stay off the roads if you can!
• Pacific Northwest (Seattle): Typical late-February weather with rain, mostly cloudy skies, and highs near 50 degrees.
• The South (Atlanta): Mostly cloudy and sitting comfortably near 60 degrees.
• Southern High Plains: Critical Fire Weather Warnings are in effect today. Please remain cautious.

🏀 Overnight Sports Highlights

Keith brings us the latest from the hardwood as we gear up for March, plus a warm reminder that spring is just around the corner!

NBA: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat

MIL 128 - MIA 117: Kevin Porter Jr. tied his season-high with 32 pts, 7 reb, 7 ast. Bobby Portis dropped 21 pts off the bench. Norman Powell led the Heat with 26 pts.

NCAAW: Utah Utes vs. Colorado Buffaloes UTAH 67 - COLO 64 A gritty, heart-breaking Big 12 matchup in Boulder that came down to a thrilling three-point difference.

MLB: Spring Training

Baseball is officially back! Spring training is heating up in Florida and Arizona.

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We Family Radio News Break

Hosts: Michelle & Keith
Show: We Family Radio News Break

Michelle and Keith bring a lively (and hilarious) news-style update covering severe winter weather, uplifting Gospel music headlines, and major sports storylines. Michelle keeps the energy high while Keith delivers his signature dark humor and dramatic commentary.

In This Episode

• National Weather Alert
  • A historic bomb cyclone (referred to in the script as Winter Storm Hernando) slams the U.S. Northeast
  • Reports of 2–3 feet of heavy snow from Maryland to Maine
  • Warwick, Rhode Island reportedly sees record-breaking snowfall
  • Flight disruptions and dangerous road conditions across the region
  • Cape Cod wind gusts reaching hurricane-force levels
  • Wyoming weather warnings with high winds, rain, and snow
• Gospel Music News
  • Winter Jam 2026 is underway across the country
  • Matthew West returns to the headline spot and is promoting his new devotional, Don’t Stop Praying
  • Bill Gaither announces the Then Came The Morning Tour
  • Brent Jones holds the top spot on the Billboard Gospel Airplay chart with “Praise in the Choir Stand”
  • KB announces “The Signal Tour” with Trip Lee
• Sports Update
  • MLB Spring Training is heating up in Florida and Arizona
  • Toronto Blue Jays excitement as Kazuma Okamoto launches his first spring home run (431-foot blast)
  • Denver Nuggets split momentum:
    • Big win over Portland (157–103)
    • Tough loss to Golden State (128–117)
  • Premier League drama builds with Manchester United vs. Everton
  • NCAA Basketball ramps up as March Madness approaches
  • Kansas State Wildcats baseball noted for a strong start when scoring first

Tone & Highlights

• Michelle brings warmth, excitement, and encouragement
• Keith adds a uniquely dramatic, poetic edge (with plenty of “river” and “fate” references)
• A fun contrast between uplifting faith-centered news and Keith’s gloomy-but-funny commentary

Closing Message

Michelle wraps the show with a heartfelt encouragement to:

• Stay tuned for more teaching and music
• Visit wefamilyradio.org for:
  • Free downloads
  • Podcast episodes
  • The free app
  • More ministry resources
• Keep one another lifted in prayer
• Stay safe and Be Blessed

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In this "Note to Self," we tackle one of the hardest lessons in spiritual maturity: the art of letting go. We explore the delicate boundary between offering loving guidance and attempting to control outcomes. Once we have shared our wisdom and warned of dangers, what is our responsibility? This episode is a reminder that people’s choices are ultimately between them and God, and that true peace is found in cultivating our own spiritual gardens, not policing our neighbors'.

🕊️ Key Reflections & Takeaways

• The Boundary of Control Recognizing that we cannot legislate the lives of others, no matter how much we love them or how clearly we see the road ahead.
• The Dignity of Choice Understanding that a person’s journey—including their mistakes, risks, and rewards—belongs to them. To insert ourselves as the final arbiter is to dishonor them as individuals.
• The "One Warning" Principle We discuss the duty of the caring friend: sharing lived truth and costly lessons once. Continued nagging transforms helpful advice into burdensome judgment.
• Cultivating Your Own Garden A call to focus energy on your own integrity and walk with God ("Mind your own God-fearing business") rather than inspecting the weeds in someone else's life.
• Trusting the Divine Plan Accepting that some people do not want help, and that God is sovereign over the outcome, even when the path looks difficult.

💬 Memorable Quotes

📖 Scripture Connection (Reflection)

• 1 Thessalonians 4:11 - "...and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you."

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In this episode, we dive into a historic night at the Grammy Awards where the lines between the sanctuary and the stage completely dissolved. We explore how Gospel legends and Contemporary Christian artists are not just competing but redefining the mainstream music landscape. From CeCe Winans chasing history to Jelly Roll preaching redemption, discover why this year’s awards show signaled a massive shift in pop culture.

🎙️ Key Highlights & Discussion Points

• CeCe Winans vs. The History Books We break down CeCe’s monumental 18th Grammy win, placing her neck-and-neck with the legendary Aretha Franklin. We discuss her collaboration with Shirley Caesar on "Come Jesus Come" and what it signifies for generational bridges in Gospel.
• Tasha Cobbs Leonard Shifts the Atmosphere A look at how Tasha transformed the Crypto.com Arena into a full-blown worship service. We discuss the cultural impact of seeing rap stars and rock legends caught up in the spirit during her performance of "Church."
• The Unlikely Duo: Jelly Roll & Brandon Lake We analyze the win for "Hard Fought Hallelujah" (Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance). This segment explores the power of redemption stories and how cross-genre collaborations are literally saving lives.
• Global Sounds & Hip-Hop Recognition
  • Israel & New Breed: Breaking cultural boundaries with Coritos Volume One.
  • Lecrae: Standing tall in the Rap categories alongside Kendrick Lamar, proving Christian Hip-Hop has reached a new level of excellence.

🎵 Featured Music & Artists

• CeCe Winans ft. Shirley Caesar: "Come Jesus Come"
• Tasha Cobbs Leonard: "Church"
• Jelly Roll & Brandon Lake: "Hard Fought Hallelujah"
• Israel & New Breed: Coritos Volume One
• The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir (Celebrating 50 years)

💬 Memorable Quotes

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Welcome back to Your Gospel Muzik News! We are kicking off February 2026 with massive updates. From Matthew West's return to the Winter Jam headline spot to Lecrae’s big Grammy weekend and KB’s major tour announcement, we’ve got the full scoop on everything happening in Gospel and Christian Hip Hop right now.

🎹 Gospel Music Headlines

• Winter Jam 2026 Kicks Off: The biggest tour in Christian music is officially underway. Matthew West returns to headline for the first time in a decade, joined by powerhouses Chris Tomlin and Katy Nichole.
• New Book Alert: Off the stage, Matthew West is releasing his new devotional, Don't Stop Praying, hitting shelves this Tuesday, February 3rd.
• Grammy Preview: Get ready for the Premiere Ceremony on February 1st—Israel Houghton and Tasha Cobbs Leonard are set to perform.
• Chart Watch: Brent Jones is holding down the #1 spot on the Billboard Gospel Airplay chart with his choir anthem, "Praise in the Choir Stand."

🎤 Christian Hip Hop (CHH) News

• Lecrae’s Grammy Momentum: All eyes are on the veteran MC. His album Reconstruction is nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album, and his track "Headphones" (ft. Killer Mike & T.I.) is up for Best Performance.
  • Stream It: The Reconstruction Deluxe edition dropped this week.
• KB Announces "The Signal Tour": KB is hitting the road this spring and he’s not alone—he’s bringing Trip Lee and Tarion along for the ride. Pre-sale tickets are available now.

🎧 Fresh Drops (New Music Rotation)

• KB x nobigdyl.: "Got A Reason"
• Aha Gazelle: Follow Jesus (EP)
• Brent Jones: "Praise in the Choir Stand"

🔗 Resources & Links

• Gospel News: gospelmusic.org/news
• CHH Updates: rapzilla.com
• Free Downloads and More: wefamilyradio.org

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HIGHLIGHTS

• Winter Weather Severe Potential (Snow, Sleet, Ice, & Windy conditions)
• Home heat safety precautions in case of long-term power outages
• Road safety and more

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We love you, GOD BLESS YOU... and have a Beautiful and Blessed Day, in The LORD! Stay safe out there.

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