Men Matter | Rosalyn Bates x Dr. Nikeya Young | VLS Podcast Ep 116
- Nikeya Young
- Jun 17
- 1 min read
We have a habit in the black community and church culture of saying, "What happens in this house, stays in this house".
We tell our people to just take it to the Lord in prayer and leave it on the altar. But let's be completely real: our men are walking around with a heavy, silent weight, and they are drowning in isolation.
In this week's episode, "Men Matter," I sat down with Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Rosalyn Bates of Rosgarden Productions to discuss how clinical therapy and pastoral care must work together. From dealing with deep identity struggles to facing massive societal pressures as the provider, our men need a safe space to unpack without judgment or corporate shame.
True victory means honoring how our men process and giving them room to heal. It is time to drop the taboos and help our brothers thrive!
Watch the full episode above!
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