Their is so many broken and toxic woman in this world but this woman right here is what u call a mentally and emotionally healthy woman. Only God can put u on this kind of level.

“I will not allow myself to be distracted by a substitute!” ....... Amen! (🎤 drop)

Essence is literally dropping gems after gems. She is anointed and needs her own podcast, book or something.

I don't know why I kept bypassing this particular episode, but it revealed itself in season. I have been so immensely blessed.

Essence needs her own podcast. I would definitely subscribe. God is truly using her.

She put it perfectly.. being single can sometimes make you feel so exposed. It’s such a blessing when a man can cover you.

I love her spirit!! She makes you want to be a better person!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Essence is a great example of God having representation in the entertainment industry most people think that the people that are being used by God are those in a church setting or, a pastor, or evangelist, or a preacher of some sort but God is placing his people in unexpected areas where his love is needed the most!!!!!

It is so refreshing to see an accomplished black woman give God all the Glory...this is soooo good

This is why she’s bomb. She is literally sitting at Gods feet 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Hands down the best interview I have ever seen on this page. Marriage God’s way is for purpose, not just simply pleasure. Having someone in your corner that has the missing pieces to your puzzle of purpose and vice versa.

She preached. She prophesyed. She blessed our souls. Thank you, Essence!! God bless you!!

“I waited for you.... I was intentional in waiting for you”. So powerful!!!!!!!Thank you Essence for this.... this is giving my waiting such power. This gives me confirmation that there is purpose in my wait. I have clarity through the Holy Spirit to recognize distractions. No substitutes welcome!

Essence is speaking my language. Her expression is exactly how I feel Holy Spirit and all.

GIRLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL..... WHEN YOUR DISCERNMENT IS ON POINT!!!!!!!!!!! IT MAKES IT SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HARD FOR ANYONE TO GET PAST YOU... I felt that!!!

I'm watching this again sis! Thank you for pouring into a 59 -year -old, single, never been married black woman. This episode endorses my relationship with Christ and I have zero regrets.

If you are viewing this video, know that it is not by coincidence. You were meant to see, hear and experience this anointing. As a strong believer in God and Jesus, this touched me in so many areas. My tears started when Essence spoke of the Holy Spirit prompting her to empty her guest house, then I shouted hallelujah when she spoke on being celibate and gaining that clarity of which most ppl don't understand.... because I too have experienced it (I've been celibate for 7 years). Even my visions are clearer and more vivid. I can go on and on because we've experienced similar happenings, however, I'm going to say this... Although I've been shacking with DFW since mid 2020😊, this video totally blessed me tonight. Essence dropped a lot of nuggets and I AM blessed to have been anointed by her spirit twice this week. 🙌🏽 Praises to God. When you follow God's instruction, the blessings will flow.😊🙌🏽

There is nooo way Essence is going on 50!!!! WOW👀 that is unbelievable. She looks much younger. She is blessed!

This was so good and encouraging. I knew her as a beautiful actress, didn't know she was a fire filled, anointed woman of God. Everything she said ministered. She definitely has a calling on her life. Bloom where you're planted, yall. We all have a responsibility to shine the light of Christ everywhere we find ourselves.

I just gained a new respect for Essence... People don't understand the importance of Obedience with God, but to be obedient you MUST be able to hear Him, you MUST know when He speak or when He shows up, you HAVE to know His voice. This BLESSED my whole spirit. Thank you Essence for your obedience and transparenc and love for HIM.

"How I survived the Pandemic." "Obedience, Getting into the Word and Submitting." 🙏🙏❤️🙏

She is on a entire different level, and I thought she was just a beautiful actress but WOW ESSENCE this was wonderful and made me reevaluate my my thoughts about myself

Man she literally articulated exactly how I feel about being with someone but the downside to not being in commitment

We're all special, and that's what makes us all not, because we all are!! She articulated that so beautifully! Her words are quick and powerful! She is an anointed vessel of the Most High God. I pray her ministry continues to heal those who hear what the spirit is saying through her. What a mighty woman of God.💕🫶🏾🔥

I love the way he allows her to finish a complete thought without interrupting.

As a single woman, having gone through the pandemic single, it was sometimes hard to still desire marriage out loud 😭😭😭😭I'm soooo blessed and wrecked by what Essence is sharing 💛

When Essence said, "I'm CULTIVATING JOY." I felt that! I literally do this daily. I focus on being solid across the board and locking in on what truly brings me JOY!

Essence has spoken to me in a way that only God knows what I needed to hear. Thank you for allowing the Holy Ghost to speak truth.

She is so articulate! It is a joy to listen to her speak!

She should call her ministry R.E.V.E.L.A.T.I.O.N because that is what she is and that is what she has delivered 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Needed this! Yes you just set me free confirmation! Giving myself away to someone who has not promised me anything! And I'm sitting here hurting my own feelings 🙃

Essence, beautiful spirit shining through her God fearing words of wisdom.

The anointing on Essence’s life is ILLUMINATING. I’m so very blessed to be a recipient of His favor through her walk. Thank you for your service to Him. #JoyfullySurrendered 🙌🏾😭

Wow! I’m speechless! Knew her as an actress, but didn’t know much about Her as a woman and a woman of God at that. Her ability to articulate in general and to do so of the gospel and and fully be transparent and herself is such a beautiful thing to watch. Many blessings to her ❤️

Lord God continue to bless the mind, heart, spirit, and soul of Essence Atkins. She out here doing that KINGDOM work putting up numbers!

I'm 27 minutes into this episode and she has articulated everything I've been trying to put words to.🙌🙌

I truly appreciate Essence's vulnerability. She is not a day older than 28 years old!! I can't wait to see the wonderful man the Lord has for her. Exquisite spirit she has. Great interview once again.👌🏾❤👌🏾❗

Omg I have made the decision to wait until marriage, my friends talked about and made jokes about me but I have already in the past given myself to someone that God didn't create me for. Dear future hubby I'm sorry for not waiting on you like I should have but I won't make that mistake again. This is confirmation, I felt so alone on this journey, thank you for this, im almost in tears. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

Essence is a joy to behold. This session blessed me so much. She is graceful, humbled, relatable, and she has a beautiful personality🙏🏽💯👏🏽

She killed this! As a over 50 successful woman…these words resonated hugely!

I met Essence last year on zoom when we invited her to speak to a group of our students at Chicago Virtual Charter School. But, this Essence, on this podcast right here, spoke to the RECESSES of my soul! I think I've found my new soul sister in the wait! I appreciate the realness of the journey of the wait. She gave words to my journey of waiting, the heightened sensitivity, the heightened discernment, and lastly, the POTENCY!!!! My future husband will get the FULL 10 years of my potency in Jesus name, Amen!!!😆

"I was intentional because I waited for you." I won't allow myself to be distracted by anything less than my purpose driven covenant partnership...🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏

“I want the promises of God to bless our relationship.” - 👏🏾👏🏾 Enough said.

I’m divorcing my husband during the pandemic, It’s really been life altering! COVID-19 saved my life and restored my mind and spirit. Wow words can’t describe the joy I have everyday. Ive been so unhappy for so long and was not even aware! Thank you EA for your transparency.

So many say I'm waiting on God but God says, "I'm waiting on you!" Great episode, very inspiring!

As she delights herself in the Lord God, may HE give her the desires of her heart ❤️..... I’m thankful to see this side of her .... Amen ... SET FREE

"do not allow to be distracted by a substitute!!!!" hands down true. For a few years i was waiting while being distracting myself with a substitute until God reached out and popped my ears to hear what this person was saying cause they had been telling me about what and who they were about but because i was hearing and not listening. it took 5 years for my ears to pop open. i feel like i wasted 5 years but this is not watsted time God was indeed patient to allow me to come to realisation i needed to be out of this situation as there was no commitment oh gosh. so true Essence, this podcast was two years ago but still makes. sense.

I loved this. She knows her worth and any woman is worth the wait. The woman just has to realize her own power. A man covering you, a man who will pray with you and love you through thick and then, it’s so hard to find and so many women settle. This has definitely taught me and opened my eyes. Thank you both. Simply amazing.

Oh man.... This was a whole sermon, and I have to rekindle my relationship with Christ. Right now.

"Until I'm claimed, I'm single."

Wheewwww 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽. This is literally the BEST podcast I ever listen to.. I been skipping over this video for awhile now, and finally The Holy Spirit led me to watch it today. I share so much in common with Essence, she helped me free myself from myself. She spoke EVERYTHING I’m currently working on. I LOVE IT💕. Very powerful & fulfilling

Whew.... When I say she sounds PERFECT for LATERRAS!!!! My God!!!! I have chills!

I saw a clip of this video on Instagram and I just HAD TO search for it on KZfaq. This is no coincidence God wanted me to listen to this! The anointing in this video is so profound

It's in her name....Essence. She gave 45 minutes of truth.

I swear every episode is a therapy session for me! Thank you Jesus for reaching your daughter through this podcast 🙌🏾

I think you had found your future wifey!!! He clearly adores ALL of Essence! Thank you both for your transparency and simply allowing God to use you both. Even as a married women there were so many gems that I have taken away from this episode. Thank you

Essence is glowing in her purpose which is why she was able to flow so well with the topic of the podcast. Quarantine opened her mind to new heights and I can tell she was excited to share her walk with God, and the many emotions that comes with being a believer in a world full of turmoil. No pressure, but I think she should be brought back - it’s apparent she spoke to everyone in these comments. Good job (again) Laterras- and the wifey letter at the end is amazing.

Who is this. Oh my goodness, I am so blessed by this because I am a woman of God who was married for 13 years, divorced for 10. I have been celibate for over 10 years because of my Fear of God, my Love for God and the respect for marriage. In addition, I have a 16 year old son and I want to show him the purity of waiting and the respect I have for myself as a woman. I have been in terrible relationships where I was told no one will wait for me and that is a lie. I am waiting because I honor God and have too much respect. Way to go Essence, bless you woman of God for your honesty.

Essence is a breath of fresh air. Love her realness, transparency & the gems she is dropping... This has to be one of my fave episodes... Love this❤

The womb isn’t just about where I give birth to babies, the womb is about where I give birth to purpose!👏🏾👏🏾

Only a few min in but the testimony about the Rison Village and the 3 points on how she survived the pandemic blessed me SO much!!! I MUST obey... NOW! Lord help me not delay!

She made me cry when she said the new name of her school. Bless them who are all involved with her and her new school . Just beautiful.

Essence was on FIRE she spoke from her heart and let the Spirit of God use her to heal women like myself who are struggling and have been broken in toxic relationship s Thank you Essence for your kind wise wonderful words Trust I didn't let a crumb hit the floor every word has been received and will be implemented in my life decisions going forward THANK YOU I! ❤️

I'm not shacking up. I made a commitment and subscribed only after listening to one episode. I only discovered you randomly through a pop up after listening to a message from TD Jakes. I started my journey looking at episodes, saw Essence and just considered listening to it. This podcast I absolutely love. I'm so happy I found it or more like it found me. Inspiring messages, amazing content. I can't stop listening as I'm now binge watching. I just wanted to say thank you. Before learning of your podcast I would write letters to my future husband, wrote my vows and would think to myself I've absolutely gone crazy. I just said I'm manifesting those things which weren't as they were. When I saw you doing it I was like ok I'm not totally crazy because you're doing it to. Lol. I've discovered that's how believers roll. It's the substance of what we hope for. I believe in you and you're amazing. Keep doing what you do. It has blessed me. I look forward to every episode. This episode, I have no words. God bless you dear brother.

In Nigeria we say this lady “finish work” Praise God.

This is my kind of Christian entertainer. She will actually lead you to look for Christ with her life not just with her mouth. Excellent Essence👌🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤❤

This woman just drops so many gems. As a woman about 10 years her junior I’m learning so much from her about discipline and purpose.

Oh my goodness. Tears are streaming down my face as I feel a freshness in my spirit. Cultivating joy, the aroma of Christ, service...I realized that I've been rebuilding walls and calling them boundaries. Lord, I pray for a healing of my spirit and a renewing of joy. A refreshing over me and those who need it. Thank you for this episode. It's definitely timely and appreciated 🙏🏽

OMG! Essence is preaching a whole sermon! I have always loved her as an actress but I love her even more now. Thank you Lateras for starting Season Three with a BIG BANG!❤

I can't even get through this entire episode because I am rewinding, writing down gems in my journal, pausing to reflect on what she just said...Essence!! You came to bless and set somebody free today!!!!!

I never knew Essence was this anointed. She's putting into words how I think about living as a single woman waiting and praying for in the mate has for me. She definitely needs to to a podcast for Christian single women.

This was such a phenomenal podcast with Essence. Please have her on again. I learned so much.

I had the chills the whole time she told the testimony of the school starting. Burst out in tears about her Pastor praying in her guest house before the starting of the school. God is so amazing!

Essence is a friend I wish I had! I just love her spirit! Such a beautiful person!

I’m sitting listening to this and I’m like “ girl you betta gone ahead” 💯💯💯 I just love being educated and talking about GOD and most importantly watching stuff like this that’s so empowering . Okay let me finish watching this

Essence said all the things I feel as a single, never marrried woman. I could it have said it better myself. Ugghh this blessed me SO much. Thank you for having her on, Laterras. Thank you Holy Spirit for speaking.

So full of wisdom. There’s a level of wisdom that comes with having a personal relationship with God. ❤️Her

ughhh ma'am you are fooling NO ONE 🙄🗣️ YOU ARE A PREACHER!!!! 😂 So very eloquent 👏👏

God’s light shines through her and I’m sooo glad that someone shared this with me. Revelation, knowledge, perspective, honest real…all of that. Thank you.

This episode has helped and allowed me to end my situationship! I felt so empty after intimacy and Essence explained it so profoundly! I'm so thankful 🙏🏾 through the holy spirit, I was able to let go. I feel as if a weight has been lifted!!! I will continue to be lead by the Holy Spirit because I know my husband is soon to come. 🙌🏽

Essence is *already* living in her ministry. Such a blessing, honest, human,... God bless

Her message is powerful. She definitely needs to be in ministry. I know anointing when I see and hear it. This is one of my favorite podcast episodes now.

I’ve watched this episode about 15 times and each time something new is revealed to me. This woman is virtuous, ethereal, feminine, intelligent…Whew!! We love to see it.

At nine minutes in and I just feel like sobbing like a baby cry 😭😭😭😭 Community is needed just like this ❤

She said “we are all special, and that’s what makes us (not) cause WE ALL ARE!” That resonated with me! Thank you for this beautiful message!!🙏🏾💕🙏🏾

Speechless 🤭I just don’t have words to express how much this episode has blessed me. The evolution from season one to three is like fine wine, it keeps getting better and better. Thank you Lord for using these vessels to bless your people.

I will forever remember this podcast. Essence, I am SO excited to hear what God is doing in your life. I can tell that God is doing great things in your life and he's using your story to bless people like me.

I know this isn't the correct episode but I just watched the shoot your shot episode. I want to give a shout out to Essence who because of her character, healing and love of Christ how she handle you Laterras. She was so kind and that's very important. I pray you remain friends forever.

Why did Essence just give me a whole sermon! Yes! Ministry is in your footpath. I am so full just listening to you. Follow his still small voice to guide you! I will listen to you preach any day! Amen!

Amen! Girl, I went through that same journey talking to God about holiness when I turned 40. Still single and no Kids. I became weary in my faith. I stepped out and stepped back in. Thank God for Grace!

When Essence spoke about the inner man, the monologues, this thing pulled me deeper. God, you love me so much that you ensured that her sharing was what I needed. To everyone who listens there's so much in this one sit down, we can all partake from this table that God has prepared. Listen it's like Thanksgiving (the menu is elaborate), take what you can manage now and come back if you must. I need to stop here, gosh, I'm so emotional this episode is expensive and we get to draw from this alabaster box. Thank you LW & EA. May God show up and blow your minds and hearts with what he's carved out specifically for you in the partner you're waiting and praying for. As I'm also in waiting, I am keeping myself because I don't wanna wait anxious, I wanna wait well because I ain't about to repeat. *My God, I always comment prematurely when I get that mic drop moment. I heard some things here that sound like some stuff I've spoken to before, even while this is playing, then I hear the things being said and I like wait, WHAT? Then I heard in my spirit, stop thinking you aren't worthy, or capable, listen, we've had some of these conversations, why are you shocked, stop beating on yourself. I LOVE YOU. You have read my heart's words in this comment. I'm compelled to inform/remind you, that HE STILL LOVES YOU. Nothing can ever change the way God feels about us. If you ever feel doubt, remember Jesus asked for the cup to be taken away, then he said, not my will but yours. Love took him to the Cross for us. Love kept him on the cross until it was finished. Love rose him from the dead, it's all about love and we have that in him.

I am the one being set free. She is literally speaking MY LIFE!!!! I've been celibate since April 2016 and when I tell you that what she said about her last time and the patience of God is EXACTLY what and how I feel. The same thing she said about marriage and it, her future husband, being worth the wait... again speaking my LIFE! The Lord provided EVERYTHING I needed and more in this podcast. Thank you so much for availing yourself to the Holy Spirit on this day. Miracles and blessings to you both!

I LOVE her HONESTY about her life experience

The fact that she freely expresses being led by the Holy Spirit is fire!! 🔥 I love hearing from fellow believers who have that wonderful spirit living in them. Further, I'm in the same boat as her and can tell my partner "I was intentional about waiting to love you". Then I'll sit back and await his reaction... 21:31. She nailed that ENTIRE part!! ❤

I listened to this episode July 3, 2023. I recommitted my self to my ‘Journey to Me’ and this episode has reinforced so many messages that I have been receiving since my recommitment. Thank you all

Laterras you are one of the most brave,courageous,authentic, intentional and vulnerable man I have ever knew, God is using your podcast to break generational curses. What you did on this podcast with Essence, choosing to show it, even when the out come wasn't what you had hope for, is so brutally honest and courageous. Thank you for showing us how to better handle and accept rejection. 🙏🏾

One of the BEST podcasts I’ve ever listened to. You made me realise (without being too comparative) that I have a lonnnng way to go. I have to focus on God so he can change me from the inside out.

She needs to return on a HUBBY episode. Blessed me so, and made me weep & shout!

I had the chance to meet Essence in Chicago for a viewing of her sitcom with Terry Crews it was awesome!! When she said after a few dates “discernment” (red flags 🚩) some ladies just want to settle and take anything... “they wanna impress you and not get to know you “ !! She broke it down !

Essence blessed me so much! As a 56 year divorced lady I am thankful I stumbled upon this podcast. Thank you