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Junetta Barnes: Thicker Than Water Continued St. in East Baltimore. She and her husband are very successful entrepreneurs. People assume that they take a salary from their church because she and her husband drive luxury cars. Believe it or not, Junetta was one of those very believers. Junetta converted to Islam at 20 years old. "I was so far removed from the church. The person she was dating was Muslim and she believed all Pastors were "fake" and Islam was the way to go, at that time. Junetta said she had become disappointed in the church, She felt that Pastors were commercial bull. So she left. Realizing that her faith was truly Christianity, Junetta left the Islamic religion and returned to practicing Christianity. Bravo's "Thicker Than Water" is a true depiction of "real life" explains Junetta. Although, she admits the way the show is edited, it can leave room for questions. "I have a new level of respect for people on television. It's a lot of work." Because all the taping took place in Tennessee, Junetta was flying back and forth making it very exhausting. "I was exhausted mentally and emotionally. Especially those sister scenes; none of them were planned. We were and still are facing a lot of issues." When asked if she was happy with the way her family represents the Kingdom on television she answers, "Yes and No. Again the way things are cut and edited, some things are not shown, leaving the viewers, well you know? With questions." Junetta does explain that it is real, "It's organic and it's family stuff." Junetta says that she and her sister Jewel are very close. "We are best friends." Junice is estranged. I pray "Our relationship will be restored." Filming is over and she currently is not aware of a second season. She has not been asked to film at this point, however, she believes the producers have been in touch with her sister. For now, First Lady Junetta Barnes is focused on "Empowering Baltimore." "We could have started a church anywhere." Junetta is primarily focused on empowering women and children especially. Having left Michigan in the middle of attending school and quitting her job, Junetta is a survivor of domestic violence. She was running from a relationship. "I was trying to save my life and protect my children." Junetta is very proud of the work her church is doing and knows that her work shall not be in vain. Junetta and her husband reside in Greenspring Valley with their three children Taja, 18, Todd, 14 and Caleb 7. The Flywire 27