Urban Praise Interviews

Effie Rolfe, Midday Host and Program Director welcome Anthony Brown, multiple Stellar and GMA Dove Award winner and Grammy Award nominee. His debut single "Worth" spent 24 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard Gospel Airplay and earned RIAA Platinum Certification. He is the Founder & Leader of group therAPy. Hear his music and other gospel music favorites on www.UrbanPraiseRadio.org  Listen online, the free Moody Radio app or via Smart Speakers "...Alexa ...play Urban Praise Radio..."

Yolanda Adams talks about her storied career of 35 plus years in gospel music and brand-new album, Sunny Days, and collaborating with legendary producers. She gives words of wisdom to upcoming artists as well as a look into her exercise & health regimen, acting, business ventures, American Idol winner--Jamal Roberts and beautiful daughter Taylor. Download her singles, Church Doors and Blessings. Also, hear them on UrbanPraiseRadio.org. Get your copy of Sunny Days on Epic Records today. Thanks for listening and please share this interview with someone today. Blessings Always

Dr. Deena Marie Carr is an accomplished Author, Speaker, and disruptive growth strategist with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. As a Principal at a major global consulting firm and global growth strategy lead, she has guided Fortune 500 clients through market disruptions and digital transformations, establishing herself as a trusted expert in future-proofing businesses. Beyond her corporate achievements, Carr is the founder of the Center for Wealth Education & Management and the Young Millionaires Institute, where she empowers the next generation with financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills. An accomplished author of Wealth: Grow It God's Way and The Carr Guide to Personal Wealth, her expertise has been featured on platforms like ABC, NBC, and First Business With a BA in Economics from Northwestern, an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and advanced studies at the London School of Economics, Carr combines academic rigor with industry insight to help organizations and leaders thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

Karen Fletcher speaks with former Savoy record executive, Bishop Dr. Liston Page II about pastoring, ministry and his powerful new single "I Still Believe God!"  Listen and be inspired. 

Effie Rolfe talks with key figure, Eboni Funderburk in the gospel music industry as we spotlight Women making a difference in ministry and the market square.  Eboni works with artist including CeCe Winans, Donald Lawrence, Jekalyn Carr, Smokie Norful and more as she specializes in radio promotions and getting songs on the radio and to number #1 on the record charts,

Platinum recording artist MAJOR. shares about his new single "I Prayed for You" single and promo tour to spread the message of Hope and Jesus Christ. and Hope.

Dr. Deloris Thomas, President of The Joseph Center, shares about the powerful annual Business Leadership Conference. The theme is "Scale Up" happening (3/21-3/22/25) in Forrest Park, IL. People can attend in-person or online to explore topics on 'All things Business' from a biblical perspective. 

Legendary Gospel music artist Bebe Winans shares tw/ PD and midday host, Effie Rolfe of Urban Praise he importance of fitness to fulfill God's mandate to share gospel music worldwide, Also, looking back at Bebe & Cece, upcoming new album in January 2025 as well as a Christmas movie on Lifetime TV in November. 

Aspen Kennedy talks w/ Ayanda host of 'Mornings with TK' about his role as Isaiah Wright in the Kendrick Brothers' new movie "The Forge" in theaters nationwide on August 23rd. He also discusses prayer and discipleship, key themes in the movie, which are sure to ignite your Spirit. The lovely Priscilla Shirer plays his mother in the film which promises to be life-changing.

Gospel Music Stellar & Dove Award winner Todd Dulaney talks music ministry, Dulaney Land Productions, touring w/ Cece Winans and co-writing and performing the title track "More Than This" on her latest project and more...

Priscilla Shirer, a trusted voice in the faith-based community, New York Times Best Selling Author, Actress (War Room, Overcomer, and upcoming movie The Forge) as well as, Teacher of the Gospel, talks with Effie Rolfe on Urban Praise. She shares powerful points on ministry, her father Dr. Tony Evans, working with the Kendrick Brothers and her latest projects including, an upcoming movie--The Forge, and a new book, entitled I Surrender All scheduled to release August 23, 2024.

Effie Rolfe talks Arkansas native and 2 X Grammy, 8 times Stellar Awards, Dove Award, NAACP, BET Awards singer, musician and producer. The Pastor of Victory Cathedral Worship Center in Bolingbrook, Chicago and Atlanta talks about ministry and his musical journey including the classic song "I Need You Now" as well as latest project "I Still Have You." 

Program Director and Midday Host, Effie Rolfe speaks with Multiple Award winner, producer and Pastor -- Marvin Sapp about his musical journey, change, the difficulty of being of losing his wife and becoming a Single Dad, Pastoring, longtime dream of 16th CD recording in Chicago and more... 

Speaker, Emmy Award TV Personality, Speaker, Life Coach, Singer, and Author of 42 books talks about the re-launch of best-selling book, The DIVA Principle: Divine Inspiration for a Victorious Attitude. Also, she shares how this book inspired an annual conference to empower women in Christ. Her daily ministry segment Lifetalk is heard daily on Urban Praise.

A conversation with the amazing, anointed, beautiful and humble award-winning CeCe Winans heading to Chicago on the "Goodness of God Tour" this Friday, March 22nd at Salem Baptist Church of Chicago-House of Hope at 7pm cst.

Gospel recording artist, Bishop Younger, talks to Roy Patterson about hot new single "The Storm Is Passing Over", ministry and more...

Multiple Award winner and gospel recording artist and Pastor, Marvin Sapp stops by Urban Praise to talk about the making of his biopic--The Marvin Sapp Story.

Cece talks about her first live gospel CD, the importance of seeking God vs a hit song, and more.

Gospel music singer talks about singing with Donald Lawrence and Company, the historic Fellowship Baptist Church, working with husband/producer and co-label owner, Rick Robinson and more...

Gospel music Powerhouse Jekalyn Carr talks about singing, ministry and being CEO...

Multiple Award Gospel Music Singer, Erica Campbell talks about her single "Positive", Mary Mary, being a Pastor's wife and more...