Faith + Feelings

A Live Experience Exploring How You Can Pray AND Feel Your Feelings... Even the Hard Ones 

April 25, 2026  |  1:00 - 6:00pm
Mansfield Activities Center  Mansfield, TX
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When it comes to strong emotions, have you been told to “Just pray about it” or “You need more faith”?

Many believers, especially within the Black church community, have been taught to pray away strong emotions…

Not realizing that ignoring emotions can quietly harm our mental physical, & spiritual well-being, resulting in:

  • Increased blood pressure

  • Depression & anxiety

  • Muscle tension

  • Difficulty sleeping

  • Reduced immune functioning

  • …AND MORE

Feeling is not weak faith.

Your Hosts

Dr. Tonya Cunningham 

Dr. Tonya Cunningham is a grief counselor, ordained minister, and transitional life coach who merges clinical expertise with spiritual insight, specializing in grief recovery, emotional wellness, and inner healing and deliverance. She is the founder of Let’s Talk Healing, Inc and Dr. Tonya Enterprises, LLC, entities that provide coaching, counseling, and consulting in the areas of grief, mental health, and wellness, empowering people to confront pain, break strongholds, and heal
holistically.

Dr. Tonya is a trendsetter and truthsayer with a message that’s changing the way we
handle grief, hurt and loss of any kind. With over three decades of experience in
ministry, grief support, and the death care profession, Dr. Tonya brings both depth and
compassion to every space she serves.

Dr. Tonya is the mother of her baby girl, Chelsea, who died after living 2 hours and 12
minutes, adopted son, D’Anthony and the proud Dog Mom of her two fur babies, Westies: Mister Cunningham and Bentley Sebastian Cunningham.

Hilton Young

Hilton C. Young, Sr., known on stage and in ministry as GFSoldier (God-Fearing Soldier), is an internationally recognized poet, spoken word artist, author, keynote speaker, and workshop facilitator with over 25 years of experience using his gift to inspire, uplift, and transform. Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana and now based in Dallas, Texas, GFSoldier's mission is clear: to spread the Gospel across the globe through the power of spoken word poetry.

With a passionate delivery that blends emotional depth, intellectual power, and spiritual truth, GFSoldier has captivated audiences both nationally and internationally. He has graced stages alongside respected artists and leaders such as Dee-1, Jonathan Taylor, Jackie Hill Perry, Preston Perry, Vashawn Mitchell, Tamela Mann, BeBe Winans, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Kierra Sheard, Tye Tribbett, and Lisa Mclendon, among many others.
A firm believer in holistic transformation, Hilton also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision. He is a Qualified Mental Health Professional and a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Danielle Guillory

Danielle Guillory is a trauma-informed speaker, wellness coach, somatic practitioner and doula who helps high-achieving, heart-weary people break free from chronic stress, trauma, and survival mode so they can reclaim rest, freedom, and authentic living. Through private coaching, transformative retreats, and her sought-after talks, Danielle guides clients toward whole health: mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual.
Her journey into this healing work began with profound personal loss—the death of her one-year-old son, Chase, in 2013. In her debut book, Joy in the Mourning, Danielle shares reflections from her first decade in the school of grief—a season that shaped her calling to support others through stress, trauma, and life’s most difficult transitions. With a deep belief in the body’s wisdom, she facilitates restorative breath and body practices that promote nervous system care, regulation, and embodied healing.
A mom of four and graduate of Rice University, Danielle now lives in Dallas, TX. When she’s not speaking or coaching, she’s likely reading a good book, watching a movie, or enjoying time outdoors.
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You don’t have to choose between faith and feelings.

What if the emotions you were taught to suppress are actually invitations from God?

What if your emotional health directly correlates to spiritual power?

Faith & Feelings is for you if you’ve ever:

  • Felt like you had to hide your emotions to prove your faith

  • Been told to “just pray about it” while still feeling overwhelmed inside

  • Wondered why your body still carries stress even after you’ve prayed

  • Felt like your feelings were a sign of weak faith

  • Desired deeper emotional peace and spiritual freedom

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Renewed Mind

Break free from the pressure to suppress your emotions and gain new understanding of how faith and emotional awareness work together.

Restored Body

Learn why suppressed emotions add stress to the body and how to release it through simple, safe practices that support healing & freedom.

Strengthened Spirit

Experience a deeper, more integrated faith that embraces your full humanity and supports lasting spiritual growth.

FAQs

ARE REFUNDS GIVEN?
There are no refunds, but you can transfer to another person up to 48 hours prior to the event start date.​

​WHEN AND WHERE IS THE EVENT?
Saturday, April 25 from 1:00 - 6:00pm CT at the Mansfield Activities Center - 106 S Wisteria St, Mansfield, TX 76063.

CAN I BRING A FRIEND?
Please do! Just be sure they are registered, as each attendee must have their own individual registration. This event is targeted towards men and women above the age of 18.