Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, Sis, Who’s Praying Without Your Permission?

On a recent episode of the Let’s Be Clear podcast, things got real foggy, real fast. Pastor and newly married Dr. Jamal Bryant sat down with celebrity therapist Dr. Cheyenne Bryant for what was supposed to be a grown and insightful conversation on love, relationships, and intimacy. And baby, it gave… a little too much.

Let’s set the scene. Dr. Cheyenne, opens up about her relationship journey — focusing on self-awareness, intimacy, and the discipline it takes to build a healthy relationship. Sounds good, right? But then we hit a left turn and never quite made it back.

“I had a man so good to me, I had to pray him away.”

Girl, huh? You don’t pray away a good black man — you thank God and see if he has brothers for your friends.

But ok, maybe there’s more to the story…

Then came the viral line that sent the saints and the skeptics clutching pearls:

“If y’all want real, real intimate, freaky, nasty, off-the-wall, very satisfying sex… bring God into that thing first.”

Excuse me? Said to a recently married pastor with a known history of infidelity, no less. Listen, I’m not mad at a man who prays — I love a praying man. But baby, I don't know I prefer a good bedroom playlists!

But wait — there’s more. Sis also said that you should have access to someone’s phone on the first date. I’m sorry, what?

First date and you already asking for passcodes? That’s not transparency — that’s an audition for Snapped. Unless we’re married or in a deeply committed relationship, my phone is not up for public consumption. This ain’t TSA.

And then, in what can only be described as a certified Hall of Fame Hot Take, Dr. Cheyenne suggests celibate couples should take baths together — because all you need is discipline.

Ma’am. A bath? Together? While celibate? Unless y’all fasting with blindfolds on and separate tubs — I call delusion. If he’s not trying anything, I promise you he’s either the second coming of Joseph or… sis, he’s gay.

But the cherry on this theological thirst trap sundae? She said she once had to call her pastor to pray her pheromones off because a man was trying to pray her panties off.

Now listen — I’m not against being real. I’m not against exploring modern dynamics or being transparent about desire. But let’s be clear (no pun intended): some things aren’t empowerment — they’re just confusing. Is the man praying for you, on you, or over you?

Kidding, why would a man be praying to have sex with you instead of marrying you. Because the way this sounded… somebody in that situation was operating in what the church mothers call a "strange gospel."

All I’m saying is: it’s okay to be deep, but baby don’t drown. Keep God first, yes — but don’t drag God into mess just to make it sound holy.