Rev. Sidney Birdsong

Birdsong Makes National TV Debut on ‘Real Life’

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorDecember 5, 2018

Singer/songwriter James C. Birdsong Jr. continues to travel the country sharing his memoir, “The Best is Yet to Come: A Testimony of One Young Man’s Redemption.” Last month, Birdsong made his national television debut on “Real Life,” the flagship program of Cornerstone Television Network (CTN) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the appearance was quite memorable for the young author, who overcame a developmental disability to succeed in life. As shared in the Nov. 2017 L.A. Sentinel, Birdsong was born with a speech impediment, enrolled in special education classes and bullied throughout his youth. However, his strong belief in God inspired him

Religion

Birdsong Shares Testimony of Redemption in New Book

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorNovember 22, 2017

Overcoming a disability takes lots of faith and determination. Fortunately, James C. Birdsong, Jr. possesses an abundance of both. Born with a speech impediment, unable to speak until the age of three, enrolled in special education classes and bullied throughout his youth are factors that could have led Birdsong into a pit of deep despair. But, his strong belief in God combined with commitment to succeed propelled him above his circumstances and placed him on a road to triumph. After completing high school, he graduated from college, now is working on his master’s degree, and also pursuing a career as