Welcome to the Advancing the Kingdom podcast, streaming live on social media and podcast platforms. In this episode Apostle Matthew Tillery interviews District Court Judge Tia Hudgens-Taylor about her journey from Rocky Mount to the bench, the power of representation, and the importance of mentorship.

Judge Hudgens-Taylor discusses building trust in the courtroom, advocating for mental health and youth outreach, and urges listeners to vote on November 3. A concise, inspiring conversation about service, community, and believing you belong.

Welcome to the Advancing the Kingdom Podcast with host Matt Tillery. In this episode Matt interviews Andre Knight, Rocky Mount City Council member, about his decades-long community advocacy — from opening elder care services and leading the local NAACP to fighting for neighborhood revitalization and increased Black leadership in city government.

They discuss local reforms, the ward system, economic and housing improvements, audit controversies and political pushback, and the role of faith, prayer and civic engagement in advancing justice and community progress.

Apostle Matt Tillery delivers a concise prophetic message that the church is in a season of reset: believers must change their mindset, leave familiar patterns, and discern what God is doing next.

He calls the church to shift from mere gatherings to active kingdom work—serving communities, releasing fresh revelation, and stepping into the end-time assignments God has prepared.

Apostle Matt Tillery interviews Pastor James Galliard about the Save American Act, voter ID laws, gerrymandering, and the recent Supreme Court ruling — exploring how these issues affect voting access and why the church must respond.

The episode also examines local concerns like Senate Bill 1076 on Rocky Mount utility revenues, Galliard’s Tour 54 campaign, and practical steps for civic engagement and prophetic leadership to protect community services and democratic participation.

Apostle Matt Tillery delivers a Mother's Day message centered on Deborah from Judges 4, calling prophetic women to arise, move strategically, and lead with prophetic clarity in times of crisis.

He challenges cultural resistance, encourages women to use their God-given authority.

Live with Apostle Matt Tillery and Dr. Tiffany Tyson exploring Mental Health Awareness Month and practical ways to protect your mind. Topics include setting boundaries, limiting social media and news, sleep, diet, movement, generational trauma, and how faith and therapy can coexist.

The episode offers clear signs of mental distress, steps to check your health, resources like 988 and local clinics, and encouragement for leaders and men to speak up and get help.

On this episode of the Advancing the Kingdom Podcast, Apostle Matt Tillery interviews Katrina Harrison about her powerful weight-loss journey that began after an embarrassing moment at King’s Dominion.

Katrina shares how faith, strict diet changes, consistency, and medical challenges—including gout, gallbladder removal, and Graves’ disease—shaped her path to losing 132 pounds. She offers practical tips on portion control, reading labels, strength training, and the importance of mindset: “Do not quit.”

The episode closes with prayer, encouragement to keep going, and an announcement about a community gas giveaway on April 25th.

Apostle Matt Tillery hosts Reuben Blackwell, Rocky Mount city councilman and OIC CEO, for a candid conversation about faith, justice, and community action.

They discuss Black liberation theology, confronting unjust systems, voter access threats like the SAVE Act, local government accountability, and grassroots outreach including a gas giveaway to help neighbors in need.