Uplift: He discusses how church should be a hub for education, empowerment, and economic development—not just spiritual guidance.

The Steve Harvey Morning Show

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🗓️ 9 October 2025

⏱️ 22 minutes

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Summary

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jamal Bryant.

🎯 Purpose of the Interview

To inspire and educate listeners—especially within the African-American community—on faith, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and community empowerment. Dr. Bryant shares his personal journey, leadership philosophy, and insights on how the church can be a catalyst for economic and social change.

🗝️ Key Takeaways 1. Faith Beyond the Four Walls

COVID-19 Impact: The pandemic forced churches to redefine their role beyond physical buildings.
Quote: “Covid was the best thing that ever happened to the church… it made us move outside of the four walls.”

2. Technological Adaptation

Many churches failed during the pandemic due to lack of tech-savviness.
Dr. Bryant’s church thrived by embracing online services and digital giving.

3. Economic Empowerment

The Black church must teach financial literacy, not just ask for tithes.
Quote: “We ask people for 10%, but never show people how to multiply the 90.”

4. Debt Reduction & Stewardship

Dr. Bryant inherited a church in financial distress and reduced debt through strategic stewardship and refinancing.
No corporate donations were involved—just community trust and financial discipline.

5. Black Wealth & Spending Habits

Black dollars circulate far less than other communities.
Quote: “In the Black community, cash stays just 30 minutes before we hand it over.”

6. HBCU Advocacy

Dr. Bryant champions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for their role in producing Black professionals.
Quote: “HBCUs graduate more Black doctors, lawyers, and engineers than any other institutions.”

7. Financial Literacy & Credit

Emphasizes the need for understanding credit, savings, and investment.
Introduced the “10-10-80” rule: Save 10%, give 10%, live on 80%.

8. Personal Journey & Resilience

From failing 11th grade to becoming Nelson Mandela’s youth intern and leading a megachurch.
Quote: “Your revenue is in your reflection.”

9. Church as a Recycling Center

The church should uplift and transform lives, not just preach.
Quote: “You can come as you are. Just be clear, you won’t stay as you are.”

🧠 Final Message

Dr. Bryant encourages listeners to recognize their blessings, embrace hard work, and seek transformation. The church should be a hub for education, empowerment, and economic development—not just spiritual guidance.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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0:00.0	This is an IHeart podcast.
0:04.6	Hi, I'm Roshan McDonnell.
0:06.4	I host the weekly Money Making Conversation Masterclass show.
0:09.4	The interviews and information that this show provides are for everyone.
0:12.9	It's time to stop reading other people's success stories and start living your own.
0:17.4	If you want to be a guest on my show, please visit our website, Moneymakingconversations.com,
0:23.5	and click the be a guest button. Press submit and the information will come directly to me.
0:28.7	Now, let's get this show started. He's a community organizer, Dr. Jamal Harrison, Brian. He combines
0:34.8	sound biblical teaching, business acumen, and political insight to prepare
0:39.3	the body of Christ to action and greater levels of faith. He is the senior pastor of new birth
0:44.4	missionary Baptist Church, a graduate of Morales College and of Duke University. His leadership
0:50.3	efforts have always begun to strengthen the multi-generational bond among members,
0:54.7	expand community outreach, cultivate families, and expand the church's cultural significance.
1:00.5	Please welcome the Moneymaking Conversations Master's class, Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant.
1:04.3	How are you doing, sir?
1:05.8	Doing wonderfully well, brother. Good to hear your voice and to see your face.
1:09.3	Well, great. The same thing there.
1:10.6	Well, I see your face, boy, and you see mine. That's for sure on TV. I'd say, you know,
1:15.3	it was a time when they, when they, when your church reopened and members were allowed back into
1:20.3	the church, I saw you on every channel. And that was a, and there was a blessing because of the fact that
1:26.0	you know the journey that started in 2020. Talk about the 2020 blessing because of the fact that you know the journey that is starting in 2020.
1:28.5	Talk about the 2020 and some of the trials.
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