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Jordan Brian Jones, played by Joseph Tate, is the founder and president of JB Jones & Associates Marketing Firm. His character is cool, calm, and collected, except when it comes to his wife and family, for which he is very protective. Jordan is a family man, and although he is a very successful business owner, his family is his pride and joy. He has a sense of humor and is very funny; everyone loves being around him. He and Janelle have a beautiful relationship, and their love for one another and their family is evident!

Janelle Jones, played by Sheyrian Harris, is a civil rights attorney who fights for the rights of the underserved. She is also the founder and CEO of her own nonprofit, Dream2b. A nonprofit that helps children realize their dreams. Janelle is a spicy, intelligent business professional who loves to laugh. She and Jordan have been married since they were eighteen and nineteen years old and  they are still in love and have a solid marriage. The couple is loved and respected by everyone  they encounter.

 Joy Jones, played by Lyrik Harris, is the apple of both her parent’s eyes. She is an ONLY child, well-rounded, academically solid, rooted in Biblical principles, and can sing. She loves anything creative and helping people. Joy is on just about every club at school; she is the President of the Business Club, the Science Club, and the Diversity Club. She is also in the choir at her church and helps her parents feed families facing hard times every week and volunteers wherever she can.

Mama Joyce, AKA Gigi, played by Chinwe Omani-Venable, is everyone’s FAVORITE Gigi! GROUNDED in God’s Word, Gigi knows how to balance life with Godly fun. She is wisdom-packed, always enjoys a good laugh. She is a sweet, wisdom-packed, down-to-earth grandmother who tells it like it is. Gigi and her husband, who has since passed, built their church together years ago. She oversaw the church’s music ministry department for years since turning it over to Sister Theresa, Aunt Janice’s (her sister’s) best friend. Gigi is all about her family, their faith, and their home. She and her granddaughter Joy have a special relationship.  

Uncle Jay Jones, played by Jesse Tate, is Jordan’s baby brother, and the two are very close. Jay is a forma DA, and now the executive director for Man Up, a community center focused on helping young boys develop into successful men. Jay believes in equality and having fun (a crazy combination), but so Jay! Jay loves to laugh and spend time with his family. He is the FAVORITE uncle of his niece, Joy. Jay is also musically gifted, with a soulful voice. In his free time, Jay produces music and teaches music to the youth in his community. He is a born-again believer, single, waiting on Ms. Right and hates, yogurt!

Kelley Sorenson, played by, Alethia Robinson, is Joy's best friend, confidant and encourager. Kelley is fun, loveable, anchored in her faith in God, loyal, stern to be so young, and playful at the same time. Kelly is gifted in her own right with anything creative, icluding singing, which she loves to do. Kelley is not shy when it comes to pursuing her own dreams to sing, but she finds Joy in pushing her BFF, Joy, toward fulfilling her dreams. Kelley loves helping out at church, volunteering whenever and wherever she can. She is the BEST BFF ever and totally believes in prayering for everyone!

Jackie Miller, played by Deidra Jackson, is a successful pediatrician and the second to the oldest of Janelle’s sisters. Jackie is “no-nonsense” and will tell it like it is (much like Gigi) but with fewer restraints. She is kind, but don’t take her kindness for weakness. She is driven, focused, and loves to have fun. In addition, she is funny and free in her faith! We never know what will come out of Jackie’s mouth, but whatever it is, we know it will be sassy and funny, but her love for God shows in it all.

Jocelyn (Joc) Miller, played by Juhandryn Dessames, is Janelle's and Jackie's baby sister. She is the most focused and the most misunderstood. Joc has pursued a music career and knows how to keep things in their proper perspective. She is a “no drama” personality and will quickly excuse herself without apology for drama! If it does not involve music, it does not involve Joc, an attitude people often perceive as her being selfish, but Joc is drama-free and focused. She is known as the quiet storm.

Aunty Val is EVERYBODY’S favorite aunt, played by Ceola J. ! Aunt Val is retired, loud, and funny; she lightens up any room with her presence! However, Aunt Val is not tech-savvy and is not afraid to tell you she’s “old-school.” WARNING: Don’t let Aunt Val near your electronics! We are not responsible if you do, LOL! Aunt Val is the one you want to have your back if you’re ever in trouble. Although a Christian, she will get you about her family and friends, and she loves everybody and will share Jesus within a minute!

Sister Theresa, played by Denese Dillihant, is the church administrator, and she keeps Truth Not Tradition Church Operating like a well-oiled machine. Much like Aunt Val and Gigi, Theresa is down-to-earth and no-nonsense! Raised in the church and the neighborhood (wink)~ Sister Theresa is known for her “tough love” approach to life. However, God is working on Sister Theresa’s “tell-it-like-it-is” spirit. She believes in the Word, “The truth shall make you free.” 

Brother Tyrone, played by Henry Dillihant,  is one singing brother who has difficulty forgiving himself. Years ago, he had to make a decision that impacted his relationship with the Jones family. He has been struggling with that decision and working toward redeeming that relationship. Brother Tyrone is not what most of us thought. He is genuinely loving, smart, hard-working, loyal, integral. and humble man who truly loves the Lord and people!

Mother Mabel Blackstone, played by Mrs. Mary Dixon, is another favorite, and people know she is a praying woman who loves and believes in the Lord. She is married to Pastor Kingsley and works alongside her husband at the church. She and Gigi have been friends for years. Mother Mabel is a mentor at the church and runs the women’s ministry. She believes in empowering and helping women get back on the right path. She is down to earth and known for her "Sho-Nuff" saying!

Pastor Kingsley, played by Don "Dusty" Phelps, is the Pastor at their church and is very involved in the men’s ministry and a well-respected community member who advocates for their rights. He counsels men to overcome past mistakes and become better husbands and fathers. The Jokester is everyone’s, FAVORITE Pastor! He always has a joke (that is not funny), but we all laugh 😊 He is trustworthy and faithful and known to go above and beyond for those he loves! Deacon Kingsley visits the prisons regularly praying for the men and helping them to transform their lives for the better.

Dylan  Brooks, played by Johnathan Yu, is a very successful stockbroker who graduated from Cal State Berkeley. He is funny, and likes to play jokes on everyone, and everyone loves him. He is met and fell in love with Jackie, who is Janelle's sister,  while working on her stock portfolio. Two years later he asked her to marry him. Now engaged to and having heard so much about her family, he is anxious to meet Gigi and the rest, but Jackie is a little nervous about introducing her family to Dylan. Dylan is also very close to his family, who lhave already met and love Jackie.

Tommy Adams, played by Deandre Griffin, is witty, kind, considerate, and easy to communicate with. He is financially stable, has two retirement plans, and is a successful musician. He loves helping people, and seeing an elderly woman walking and struggling with her grocery bags motivated him to start his own car service business, “Why Wait.” Tommy volunteers on the weekend doing music for churches. Overall, he is the perfect car service driver and the erfect gentleman. Quiet as kept, Tommy is also quite the cook and shows off his skills cooking for the unhoused.

Sister Stephanie, played by Amber L. Griffin, is A graduate of New York Film Academy, and focused on becoming a star and always looks for that opportunity to shine! A sweetheart indeed, she is ambitious and believes in her heart that God will open a door for her to shine, and she is not shy in seeking out that door! She believes in speaking that thang into existence and she does! Stephanie is mis characterized  as an over-achiever, but what she really is, is determined, disciplined and intentional in her goals and achievements.

Heather is stunning in every aspect! She is garcious, soft-spoken, accomplished, elegant, classy and reserved. A very successful interior designer who captured Uncle Jay's heart when the two of them partnered up on a community event, realizing they shared the same passion for helping others. Shh, Uncle Jay's family doesn’t know that Heather has stolen Uncle Jay’s heart and that she is the motivation for his sudden desire to reform his life. The two have a major announcement, but is the family ready to hear it? 

Rochelle Stevens, played by Ceola J. Griffin, is a full-time and very sought-after, event planner. She helps out part-time as the church's part-time secretary. Rochele is professional and very a-type personality and doesn’t quite know how to have fun. Although she is lovely and kind, and loves to laugh (all within the constraints of the moment), for the most part, everything is business and by the book with her. Rochelle is reliable, and dependable, but can come off as snoody. Will somebody help her relax and enjoy life?