Renaldo McKenzie continues the interview with David Grant picking up from Chapter 1: The Roots. The episode continues with Rev. David Grant continuing the story about a woman that was demon possessed and what he and the elders at the church had to do in order to support a woman's deliverance, a sort of exorcism.

Rev. David Grant is Author of Closing the Doors a new work book focussing on deliverance, discipleship, and healing. David is also a former senior Pastor of one of the larger churches ministries in Jamaica, Jamaica Evangelistic Center and is married to a gospel singer Juliet Grant. They have 4 children and are founders of Odigia Global, a marriage counselling, discipleship, healing and deliverance ministry. You may visit Odigia Global at https://odigiaglobal.org.

David recently relocated from Jamaica to the USA and is currently in transition in serving as a Pastor in the USA.

David sits with Renaldo to share his journey and to talk about his new workbook, ministry and life.

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In this trailer from an episode of the Caribbean Thought Series, A Lecture series in Caribbean Thought facilitated by Renaldo McKenzie at a University in Jamaica via the zoom platform where Renaldo Teaches students registered all over the world to explore Caribbean History, Philosophy and Theology, He wraps with a student about whether a fact s a fun fact or more a horror story.

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The Caribbean is a paradise, but for who... the locals or tourists? In this episode Renaldo McKenzie discusses the question raised in Chapter 11: Cinema and Neoliberal Globalization: Can Cinematic film be an effective tool in creating change in light of neoliberal Globalization, probably the answers lies in film. Page 262 in the book "Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance" is where he begins by saying one of man's basic drives is the pursuit and discovery of truth... Renaldo discusses this with students in a Caribbean Thought class, a course he teaches at Jamaica Theological Seminary via the zoom platform.

Rev. Renaldo McKenzie uses the film "Life and Debt"by Stephanie Black based on a book about St. Antigua entitles "A Small Place" by Jamaica Kincaid to explore the concept that he highlights and espouse in his book which also inspired the study he undertook at the University of Pennsylvania between 2010 and 2013.

Prof. Renaldo highlights the uniqueness of documentary films which are almost anthropological.

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Rev. David Grant has a new book out "Closing the Doors" and he joins Creator and Host, Rev. Renaldo McKenzie for Part 23 of What Your Story on The Neoliberal Round Podcast and YouTube Channel. This will be a three part episode and it promises to be inspirational.David Grant recently relocated to the US from Jamaica and shares his journey with us. He was the Senior Pastor for the Jamaica Evangelistic Center after taking up the mantle from his Mentor the Late Bishop V.T. Williams who died a few years ago. David served in ministry from 16 and under the tutelage of Dr. Williams grew to an inspirational figure. But he will tell you that his story is centered on Jesus Christ who has helped him to overcome the struggles of life and realize his dreams. He wrote a new work book, "Closing the Doors" and it centers on deliverance and healing and discipleship. He also co-founded an organization focusing on healing, deliverance and marriage counselling, odigia global. A production of The Neoliberal Corporation. https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.com#renaldomckenzie Email us info@theneoliberal.comCall us 445-260-9198

As we get read to launch the new season of The Neoliberal Round, Ricardo and I sat down to discuss some major stories in the news notably, the Killing of Goode an American by ICE agents and the invasion of Venezuela by the US. We discuss an upcoming episode and get ready for a major year with new content and a new studio.We will relaunch in July when we celebrate 5 years of The Neoliberal Corporation and 5 years of the Podcast.This episode we dubbed it "The Law is not a Shackle" exploring the pharsasiaclism within the world by those who are in power or seeking to maintain their advantages. Renaldo is the Creator and Host of the The Neoliberal Round, President of The Neoliberal Corporation and Author of The Neoliberalism book series.Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.com and https://store.theneoliberal.com.Support us at https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06

I share a deeply personal story of how I am overcoming the struggles of life. It is part of my Philosophy of Life, or maybe a theological perspective. I share my struggles with the death dying and beyond and hinted at how God has brought me full circle with the passing of my parents. It is not an interview but a monologue where I present a reflection on my life and looking ahead to the future.

I hope this may inspire someone as you live you life and follow your path.

Much more is left untold and I have skipped a lot of details but in the passing of time more will be revealed.

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The US has successfully carried out a Large Scale Strike on Venezuela and its leader #nicolasmaduro. Maduro was flown to the US and will be jailed until his trial in New York or Florida according to President Donald Trump moments ago in a press conference. Mr. Trump reported that the US will run the country and take over Venezuela oil until a government is elected by its people's.

Submitted by Renaldo Mckenzie on January 3, 2026

🎧 [Intro Music fades]

Renaldo McKenzie (warm, reflective tone):

Welcome to The Neoliberal Round. I’m your host, Renaldo C. McKenzie.

And today… we unwrap a Christmas story you won’t hear in Sunday School.

This isn’t about mangers and wise men.
It’s not about presents or peppermint lattes or who made the better Christmas album—Mariah or Luther.
No, today we’re going straight to the heart of the matter.
And the question is this:

Did Jesus come to start Christianity?

[Pause, shift in tone—more direct, provocative.]

I say no.

In fact, I believe He came to end religion as we know it.
He didn’t come to build churches.
He didn’t come to draft doctrines or start denominations.
He wasn’t trying to manufacture salvation plans or loyalty programs to heaven.

Jesus came to tear down the walls that said some belong and others don’t.

Let me tell you what I mean.

Jesus was a Jew.
Born into a deeply tribal faith with rituals, lineages, and laws that made it crystal clear who was in and who was out.
And what did He do?

He looked out at the fishermen. The tax collectors. The Samaritans. The Gentiles.
And He said: “You. Yes, you. Come with Me.”

He took the spiritual insider’s club…
and threw open the doors.

Not with a key, but with His very body.
He said, “You don’t need to be born Jewish. You don’t need a pedigree. You don’t need the right last name or temple membership.”

All you need—is Me.

But here’s the twist, friends.

The religious elites didn’t like that.

They said, “Who are you to say they belong? Who are you to let them in?”

And so they killed Him.

Not just for claiming to be the Son of God—but for daring to say God is for everyone.

Let that sink in this Christmas.

See, Jesus didn’t come to found a new religion.
He came to expand a family.
To make room at the table.
To say that the divine is not a gated community.

But what happened?

The people He tried to welcome got rejected again—so they built their own house.
They called it Christianity.

And in time…
they built their own walls too.

Two thousand years later, the family is still divided.
Christians claim inheritance through faith.
Many Jews reject that claim.
And we’re left with holy paperwork and broken homes.

But if you peel back the theology, the rituals, the politics…

You’ll hear something deeper.

A whisper from a man born in a stable,
Who died on a cross,
And still says to us today:

You belong.
Not because of what you do.
Not because of where you were born.
But because you are seen.
Because you are loved.

And that, my friends, is the true gospel.

This Christmas, don’t just ask what you believe.

Ask who you are excluding.
Ask what walls you’ve built.
Ask if maybe… just maybe…
Jesus came not to give you a religion to cling to—
But a family to open wide.

🎧 [Outro Music rises]

I’m Renaldo C. McKenzie, and this has been The Neoliberal Round.
Share this message. Speak your truth. And remember—

The kingdom of heaven is not a fortress.
It’s a feast.
And every chair is waiting to be filled.

Merry Christmas.
Stay woke. Stay free. Stay whole.

Until next time.

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