S5 · E264
Friday · 40 min
PP
Pneu Pneuma Godcast
Pneu Pneuma Godcast
Pneu Pneuma (New Life) is the Urban Voice of Christian podcasts, hosted by Norman Brown aka @normtheprofessor, and founded in Baltimore, Maryland.
Blending biblical scholarship with real-world, street-level insight, this podcast exists to help Believers discover who they really are in Christ—while engaging the hard conversations many churches across America and Western-influenced nations refuse to touch due to political influence.
This is faith without filters—raw truth, not religion.
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- 24 episodes
- fortnightly
- Avg 40 min
- English
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- PPS5 · E263October 2 · 40 min
EP 263 Faith: Building Unshakable Faith and Influence
Host Norman Brown (“The Professor”) and guest Terrence Frederick discuss how faith works in this 4 -part series, emphasizing that “faith comes by hearing” involves personally hearing God (rhema) beyond the written word (logos) and beyond merely listening to preaching. They unpack Romans 10 and Isaiah 52–53, define faith as trust and conviction that leads to action, and share Norman’s testimony of buying a house in 2007 after sensing God’s leading despite losing his job, closing in 16 days. They explore faith’s relationship to vision, love, repetition in hearing the Word, and prayer, including the armor of God, the shield of faith, and the sword of the Spirit. They also address atheism, corporate unity of “one faith,” and close with encouragement to grow faith by hearing, acting, and praying.
- PPS5 · E262September 18 · 58 min
EP 262 It Was All A Dream: Steven Robertson (Part 2)
In part 2, Steven Robertson shares how God taught him to “win people over, not beat them,” stewarding eachrelationship with humility and focus, including an early conflict with a poor leader who later became a close friend. He describes learning to value the person in front of him, which led to unexpected global relationships and business opportunities. Steven explains his progression from coach to business leader by working diligently, serving in any task, building trust, and leading through clear expectations and accountability, while strengthening problem-solving, communication, perseverance, and gratitude. He recounts the severe impact of COVID as he had to shut down the business he was about to buy, release staff, lose income, and downsize his home, choosing faith andstewardship in crisis. Mentored by Adam Bower, he “leaned in” to speaking and training, refining his message through feedback, and ultimately stepped into full-time ministry while continuing corporate leadership work. He emphasizes mentorship, stewarding marriage like a tithe, and giving away his gifts to help others find identity in Jesus. #StevenRobertson
- PPS5 · E261September 4 · 58 min
EP 261 It Was All A Dream: Steven Robertson (Part 1)
Norman interviews Steven, a South African-born athlete and entrepreneur, about his upbringing in Johannesburg, compulsory military service where he played high-level tennis, and how apartheid shaped his desire to leave the country. Steven describes learning more about apartheid in university, being inspired by Nelson Mandela’s release, and ultimately taking about seven years to secure visas and immigrate to the U.S. with his wife and two young children, starting with little due to South African financial controls and needing U.S. job sponsorship. He shares how he came to Christ after college, experiencing baptism in the Holy Spirit and a profound encounter with God, later sensing a call to ministry. In America he began as a tennis coach, grew into business leadership, and reflects on spending 13 years searching for a church due to pride and expectations, eventually learning to pursue God over “experience” and the value of community and serving the church. #StevenRobertson
- PPS5 · E260August 21 · 50 min
EP 260 How To Judge Character Part 2
Norman Brown and Terrance Frederick continue their conversation about using “judgment” to decide people’s proximity in one’s life, starting with parenting advice on choosing children’s friends and extending to adult relationships and inner circles. They distinguish loving neighbors from befriending them, stress evaluating character through conversation and behavior, and argue Jesus intentionally chose Judas, so betrayal isn’t a required pattern. They describe categories of relationships (mentors, peers, those ministered to) and emphasize personal capacity when helping others, sometimes referring people to others better suited. Practical red flags include gossip, deceit, stealing, selfishness, dishonoring parents, isolation tactics, abusive conflict behavior, and bad reputations; they note modern social media can distort associations. They read multiple Proverbs about abominations (pride, lying, injustice, discord, etc.) and conclude believers should read and practice Scripture, stay humble and merciful, and recognize judgment can be mistaken.#JudgingVsCondemning
- PPS5 · E259August 7 · 50 min
EP 259 How To Judge Character Part 1
Norman Brown (“The Professor”) and Terrence Frederick discuss how to accurately judge a person’s character from a biblical perspective, motivated by a friend’s family situation involving harmful influence and suspected abuse, and aimed especially at youth vulnerable to peer pressure. They unpack Matthew 7:1–6, arguing “judge not” forbids hypocritical, unclear judgment rather than all judgment, and distinguish righteous judgment from condemnation. Citing 1 Corinthians 5–6, they emphasize judging professing believers who practice sin, avoiding close fellowship with unrepentant “brothers” living in persistent immorality, and settling disputes within the church rather than in secular courts. They stress studying original languages and define “ecclesia” as a governing assembly, asserting believers will judge the world and angels (Revelation 20). They note everyone makes judgments daily, warn that one’s measure returns, and cite Galatians 6:1 and Psalm 82 to call for gentle, just, non-partial judgments.#JudgingvsCondemning
- PPJuly 24 · 45 min
EP 258 Kendall Williams "Outta The Trap: Jailhouse Redemption, and Winning the Youth for Christ"
Host Norman Brown interviews Christian rapper Kendall Williams, whom he first met in 2017 after Kendall won a contest at the Praise Festival in Olney, Maryland. Kendall explains he was new to Christian rap then, but believes artists should jump in immediately and let God change them along the way. He shares his Virginia upbringing around hustle culture, a church-rooted childhood with a minister father, and how his parents split when he was 15. After a 10-year run in the streets and a secular rap path under the name “Fast Money,” Kendall was jailed in 2013–2014 on weed and gun charges, faced a mandatory eight years, and began reading the Bible, ministering, and writing gospel rap; the gun charge was dropped, leaving him about two years. Now married with two children, he has several projects including—The New Wave, The Next Wave, Trap Gospel and It Is Finished—which aim to reach youth and the hopeless through rap. #KendallWilliams
- PPS5 · E256July 10 · 59 min
EP 257 Legislating Love: Can Law Change Hearts?
Host Norman Brown and Terrance Frederick continue in part 2 discussing salvation as based on justification through Christ’s blood, arguing that deeds affect rewards and authority in glory, but not heaven or hell, if someone's salvation is real. They then debate abortion as the taking of a child’s life, critiques of believers supporting it, and whether making abortion illegal should mirror murder laws, including how penalties would apply to women, doctors, and others involved, and the risks of illegal procedures. The conversation broadens to how legislation shapes behavior and cultural norms without changing hearts, parallels with LGBT-related laws and “celebration” versus basic rights, and political strategy around identity and elections. They conclude that believers should prioritize influencing society through homes, churches, prayer, and personal example, while still engaging civic issues and training people to enter spheres of influence. #legislatinglove
- PPS5 · E256June 26 · 57 min
EP 256 Legislating Love: Law, the Fruit of the Spirit, and Modern Cultural Pressure
Host Norman Brown (“the professor”) and co-host Terrance Frederick discuss “legislating love,” arguing that government and workplaces try to enforce behavior through diversity initiatives, sensitivity training, and scrutiny of employees’ speech, especially around LGBT issues, while also raising concerns about lack of compensation for descendants of American slavery. They contend love cannot be created by law and use Romans 13:10 and Galatians 2 and 5 to contrast justification by faith with “works of the law,” and to compare works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit. They explore Jesus’ summary of the law as loving God and neighbor, examine word meanings (including loving God with heart, soul, mind, and strength), and connect imagination and resources to worship. The conversation applies these ideas to social order, murder laws, abortion, remorse, and salvation versus sin and justification. #legislatinglove
- PPS5 · E256June 12 · 27 min
EP 255 No Holds Barr-ett: From Broken Identity to Kingdom Purpose
In Part 3 of this powerful 3-part series, Norman Brown and LaThania Barrett bring everything full circle—moving from identity struggles and life challenges into clarity, calling, and Kingdom purpose. After navigating questions of faith, family pain, and personal identity, LaThania shares how God began to solidify her identity as a daughter—and how that revelation unlocked her purpose. This episode dives into: What it really means to know your identity in Christ Breaking free from insecurity, condemnation, and the “orphan mindset” Learning to hear God’s voice and trust His direction Discovering your assignment and saying yes to the call Building real impact through youth, community, and revival From missions to Black Voices to stepping into a leadership role in Maryland, LaThania unpacks how obedience led her into purpose—and how God weaves every part of your story together for something greater. Norman closes the conversation by drawing out practical wisdom for anyone who is still searching for identity, clarity, and direction. If you’re ready to move beyond confusion and step into who God created you to be—this episode is your blueprint. #LaThaniaBarrett
- PPS5 · E254June 5 · 32 min
EP 254 No Holds Barr-ett: When God Feels Silent in the Middle of the Storm
In Part 2 of this powerful 3-part conversation, Norman Brown sits down with LaThania Barrett to go deeper—into pain, family dysfunction, and the hard questions about God that many people are afraid to ask out loud. Growing up in a home marked by conflict, instability, and emotional tension, LaThania shares what it was like to pray for God to intervene… and feel like nothing changed. This episode explores: What happens when prayers seem unanswered How family trauma shapes your view of God as Father The tension between belief and lived experience Wrestling with doubt while still holding onto faith The emotional impact of a father coming in and out of your life Norman doesn’t just listen—he challenges, reframes, and helps uncover the deeper layers behind belief, pain, and identity. This is not a surface-level conversation. It’s real, honest, and unfiltered. If you’ve ever asked: “Where is God in the middle of my situation?” “Why didn’t He step in?” “Can I still trust Him after what I’ve experienced?” This episode will meet you right there. #LaThaniaBarrett
- PPS5 · E253May 29 · 29 min
EP 253 No Holds Barr-ett: LaThania Barrett, From Cultural Confusion to Kingdom Identity
In this powerful episode (Part 1 of 3) of No Holds Barr-ett, Norman Brown sits down with LaThania Barrett—former Black Voices Circuit Rider—to unpack a deeply personal journey through identity, culture, and faith. From growing up as one of the only Black families in predominantly white spaces, to navigating internal struggles with belonging, representation, and self-worth, LaThania opens up about the silent tensions many people carry but rarely articulate. This conversation goes beyond surface-level discussions of race and culture. It dives into: What it really means to feel “out of place” How environment shapes identity—especially at a young age The tension between cultural identity and spiritual identity The role of family, faith, and internal narrative in shaping who we become Norman challenges, probes, and reframes key moments, bringing clarity to the deeper question: Where does true identity come from? This episode is not just a conversation—it’s a confrontation with the lies that distort identity and a call to discover who you are beyond culture, environment, and external validation. If you’ve ever wrestled with belonging, purpose, or identity—this one will hit home. #LaThaniaBarrett
- PPS5 · E252May 22 · 37 min
EP 252 Young Men: Unleashing Potential Beyond Measure
In Part 3 of this powerful 3-part series, Norman Brown and Terrence Frederick bring the conversation to its final and most important conclusion: what do you do now that you know your worth? This episode moves beyond identity and discovery into activation, responsibility, and alignment with God’s purpose. Building on everything discussed in Parts 1 and 2, Norman and Terrence break down how to: Take ownership of your growth and stop waiting on others Position yourself to hear from God and receive direction Recognize purpose through family patterns, gifts, and exposure Develop discipline, consistency, and personal responsibility Move from potential to real, lived-out value Norman shares the importance of spiritual positioning, exposure to the full five-fold ministry, and actively seeking truth—not passively waiting for it. Terrence adds powerful insight on generational patterns, internal value, and the discipline required to bring your purpose into reality. Together, they emphasize a defining truth: You don’t become valuable when people recognize you—you are already valuable. Your responsibility is to develop, express, and walk in that value. This episode is both a challenge and a call: Stop waiting Stop doubting Stop underestimating who you are If you’re ready to move from confusion to clarity, from potential to purpose, and from passivity to action—this episode will push you forward. #YoungMenHaveWorth
- PPS5 · E251May 15 · 33 min
EP 251 Young Men Rising: Embrace Your Worth and Influence
In Part 2 of this 3-part series, Norman Brown and Terrence Frederick move from foundation to formation—breaking down how purpose, identity, and worth are discovered and developed in real life. This episode goes beyond theory and gets personal. Norman shares his own journey—from childhood curiosity and exposure to different interests, to discovering his path into engineering and purpose. Along the way, both Norman and Terrence unpack how environment, parental influence, and early experiences shape a man’s sense of direction. This conversation dives into: How childhood interests point to deeper purpose The role of parents, mentors, and exposure in shaping identity Why many young men struggle to discover who they are The difference between being programmed by society vs. led by God How gifts, curiosity, and problem-solving reveal your design Terrence brings powerful insight into a man’s built-in drive to bring order out of chaos, solve problems, and take responsibility—highlighting that purpose is often revealed in what frustrates you, what drives you, and what you naturally step in to fix. Norman reinforces a critical truth: You are not worthless—you are designed with intention, wired with ability, and called to discover it. This episode is both a challenge and a guide for anyone trying to figure out: “What am I supposed to do with my life?” “Why do I feel lost?” “Where do I even start?” If you’ve ever struggled to identify your purpose or felt like you missed your moment—this conversation will help you recalibrate and move forward with clarity. #YoungMenHaveWorth
- PPS5 · E250May 8 · 38 min
EP 250 Young Man: Discovering Your True Worth
In Part 1 of this powerful 3-part series, Norman Brown and Terrence Frederick confront a dangerous narrative spreading through culture today: that young men are worthless. This is a lie that’s gone unchallenged, and has led to the un-aliving or deleting of themselves based upon how they have been treated in society. Starting from Genesis and moving through the New Testament, this episode lays a spiritual and practical foundation for understanding where true worth comes from—and why it was never meant to be earned in the first place. This conversation dives into: Why young men today are struggling with identity and purpose The cultural pressures shaping how men view their value What Scripture reveals about strength, vision, and calling The difference between inherent worth and proven value How gifts, purpose, and identity are placed in you from the beginning Norman opens with a bold truth: You were created, blessed, and given purpose before you ever had to prove anything. This episode challenges the systems, mindsets, and narratives that have distorted how men see themselves—and begins restoring a Kingdom perspective on identity. If you’ve ever questioned your worth, your direction, or your place in this world—this is where the conversation starts. #YoungMenHaveWorth
- PPS5 · E249May 1 · 36 min
EP 249 Spiritual Warfare, Marriage, and God-Opened Doors: Penn Clark
This episode (part 3 of 3) reframes spiritual warfare as something most often expressed through people, relationships, and proximity—not just demonic encounters. Penn reveals how Jesus modeled warfare through love, restraint, and truth rather than reaction. He then shares a deeply personal testimony of marriage under calling pressure, learning to love without control, and how God dismantles false expectations to release true partnership. The episode concludes with powerfulinsights on missions, waiting for divine invitation, and why God-opened doors carry an authority and fulfillment no self-promotion can match. #PennClark
- PPS5 · E248April 17 · 33 min
EP 248 Authority, Calling, and Broken Religious Systems: Penn Clark
This episode (part 2 of 3) confronts the tension between divine calling and institutional authority. Penn and Norman examine why many seminaries fail to prepare leaders for real ministry, how insecurity and jealousy cripple churches, and why spiritual authority must be both God-initiated and people-affirmed. Using biblical examples from Paul, Barnabas, and the early church, Penn lays out a balanced model of ordination, accountability, and humility—rejecting both self-sent ministry and lifeless credentialism. This segment is a direct challenge to modern religious systems and a restoration of biblical leadership order.
- PPS5 · E247April 3 · 34 min
EP 247 Calling, Formation, and Worldview: Penn Clark
Penn Clark is an apostolic teacher, pastor, and international minister with more than four decades of experience in discipleship, leadership training, and global missions. Penn is the founding pastor of Wellspring Fellowship in upstate New York and the author of numerous discipleship books that form the core of his training curriculum. In part 1 of this 3-part series it introduces Penn Clark’s spiritual journey—from his childhood encounter with Jesus, through professional life as an artist, to a radical calling shaped outside institutional systems. Penn unpacks how early faith,wilderness preparation, and Holy Spirit training formed him more deeply than formal education ever could. The conversation then widens to cultural formation, addressing ethnic tensions in Canada, the difference between prejudice and systemic sin, and how unresolved historical narratives shape generational hostility. This episodeestablishes the spiritual and cultural lenses that inform everything Penn teaches about leadership, authority, and ministry. #PennClark
- PPS5 · E246March 20 · 32 min
EP 246 Diamond Unbroken - Diamond Cut: Freedom Isn’t Free: Re-Entry, Restoration, and Rebuilding a Life
The final chapter follows Vanna In into life after prison—where freedom proves harder than incarceration. From job rejection and unstable housing to love, marriage, and ministry, this episode chronicles the slow, gritty work of restoration. It ends with a forward-looking vision: church planting, community healing, and breaking cycles so the next generation doesn’t inherit the same wounds. #DiamondSeries
- PPS5 · E245March 6 · 31 min
EP 245 Diamond Refined - Eight Years Inside: Prison, Power, Faith, and the Moment God Spoke
This episode centers on incarceration—not just as punishment, but as a crucible. Vanna In recounts the moment God audibly called him in a jail cell, the challenges of living out real faith in a violent environment, and how biblical strength differs from religious weakness. Through confrontation, discipline, and spiritual authority, prison became the place where true freedom began. #DiamondSeries