On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Denayja Reese—She is a strategist, writer, and the author of ‘Don’t Hurt Yourself - A Memoir of Healing through Grief, Trauma, and Add*ction’. Born and Raised in the Valley, the self-described "black, gay woman" joins Jesse to discuss her powerfully traumatic life's memoir. Denayja, who is in her thirties, claims to have grown up in a "racially segregated" neighborhood! This negatively impacted her self-image, which ultimately sent her on a downward spiral toward addiction. She and Jesse touch on her career, mental health, upbringing, family, mess, forgiveness, and much more!
📌 On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Lauren Witzke—She is a political commentator, activist, and former U.S. Senate candidate. Lauren opens up about her radical transformation from addiction and chaos to faith and purpose, sharing how God changed her life and led her into the world of politics and activism. Jesse and Lauren tackle controversial topics like feminism, gender roles, immigration, America’s moral decay, and the power of redemption through Christ. She also discusses the challenges of being a Christian woman in today’s political arena. Don’t miss this fearless and thought-provoking conversation!
On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Angela Stanton-King—She is an author, TV personality, and founder of Auntie Angie's House. Angela, who is known for being the goddaughter of Martin Luther King Jr.'s niece, Alveda King, shares her incredible journey from a troubled upbringing and time in prison to receiving a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. She opens up about her experiences with redemption, faith, and forgiveness, and discusses the work she’s now doing alongside RFK Jr. to uplift and support others in need. They touch on anger, abortion, perfect peace, politics, the government, black mess, and more!