On this episode of Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell, Erica shared a powerful and personal message about refusing to let criticism steal your joy. Reflecting on her recent BET Awards performance honoring gospel legend Richard Smallwood and music icon Clive Davis, she opened up about seeing negative comments online after singing “I Love the Lord,” but ultimately choosing confidence over criticism. Erica encouraged listeners to stay focused on God's purpose for their lives instead of wasting energy on people who don't support them. Her reminder that no critic can block what God has for you became one of the show's most inspiring moments. The conversation also tied into recent attention surrounding her moving BET Awards tribute alongside Le’Andria Johnson, which celebrated Smallwood’s enduring gospel legacy.  

The show also welcomed Pastor Reginald Sharp and Kevin Vassar of Fellowship Chicago, who discussed their uplifting new song,“I Count Everything as Joy,” from their new project The Flow. They spoke about carrying on Fellowship Chicago’s legendary gospel tradition while creating music that inspires every generation. Meanwhile, Erica and Griff delivered another hilarious installment of the E&G True Hollywood Bible Story, retelling the story of Jesus and the fig tree from Mark 11 as “Jesus Is Hangry.” Beneath the laughs was a meaningful biblical lesson: the fig tree represents the importance of bearing spiritual fruit and not merely appearing faithful on the outside—a theme that continues to resonate in Christian teaching today. 

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