The Redemption Arc

I'm 22 today! To celebrate, I wanted to share 22 things that the Lord has taught me throughout my lifetime with you all. Thanks for listening :)

Season 2 is here, and we're starting out with a wonderful conversation with Christian content creator and creative Karren Atakora! I've been a longtime fan of Karren's content, so this interview was a true joy to conduct. Join us as we discuss topics like the intersection between faith and creativity, living set apart as a college student, and remaining humble while in the public eye. Heads up that there are some minor/occasional audio quality issues, but I can assure you that the *quality of the conversation* certainly makes up for it :) 

You can support Karren on the following platforms:

Instagram: @atakorakarren, @deathtoself.co, @wttkpodcast

YouTube: "Karren Atakora"

Podcast: "Welcome to The Kingdom" (available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Anchor)

A rundown on The Redemption Arc!

This is the last episode of the Faith Fundamentals series and Season 1 of "The Redemption Arc"! Tune in to hear all about the spiritual discipline of fasting, some reflections on Season 1, and what to look for in Season 2! To ensure you don't miss out on any future episodes, be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, follow @theredemptionarcpod on Instagram, and/or email theredemptionarcpodcast@gmail.com to join the mailing list! God bless and I'll talk to y'all in a couple of weeks <3

Episode 3 in the Faith Fundamentals summer series is all about worship! Tune into my ~aromatic~ conversation with Amara., a God-gifted worshipper, vocalist, and songwriter!

Instagram: @onlyxamara

Linktree: linktr.ee/onlyxamara

A healthy prayer life is crucial to the Christian faith walk, so let's unpack what this key spiritual discipline is all about! To whom should we pray? Can we pray in pajamas? (Yes.) Do our prayers need to sound like poetry? (No.) If God is sovereign, why should we pray in the first place? Explore these kinds of questions and more with me in this second installment of the "Faith Fundamentals" summer series!

The first in a summer series entitled "Faith Fundamentals," in which we'll explore the spiritual disciplines that are crucial to the Christian faith walk. Today's episode is all about reading Scripture. How can we trust the Bible? Why should we read it? Howshould we read it? Thanks for tuning in!

Song recommendations: “Desirable” and “This is Where I Belong” by UPPERROOM and Toma Tu Lugar

Book recommendations: “To Paint a Praise” by Autumn Leigh Waite, “Soul Care: 7 Transformational Principles for a Healthy Soul” by Rob Reimer

There is so much brokenness and evil in this world. In the midst of it all, we can--and should--lay at the Father's feet.

This is an exciting one! In this episode I speak with Yasmin Pierce and Stephanie Mensah, two leaders of the Black Voices Movement, "a missional community empowering young Black leaders into their Christ-centered purpose." We talk about the myth of Christianity being "the white man's religion," whether or not conversations about race are divisive in the Christian community, what it means to be a "laborer" for the Kingdom, and so much more. Thanks for tuning in!

Connect on Instagram:

@blackvoicesmvmt

@circuitriders

@yasmin.isabellpierce

@kissedbyglory

Happy (almost) Easter, y'all! In this impromptu, mini episode I share some of my reflections and the Scripture I've been meditating on this Holy Week. Be blessed and have a wonderful day celebrating our risen King!

Songs Mentioned: "Hosanna (Make Way)," "Gethsemane," and "Holy Communion" from Antioch Music's "Passion Week" album

This episode is all about surrender! What does it mean to have a heart that’s surrendered to God? Why do we need one (and why do we often not want one)? How do we get there?

Songs Mentioned: “Make Room” by The Church Will Sing, “Better” by TRIBL ft. Brandon Lake and Tianna, “Make Way (The King is Coming)” by GREENHOUSE Prayer Room, “More of You” by VOUS Worship ft. DOE

In this episode I discuss "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry," productivity & hustle culture, and two more of my intentions for 2022!

This episode features my first-ever guest on the podcast: Reverend Earl Dancy of Living Proof Ministries... or as I like to call him, "Dad!" In this episode, we talk about identifying and responding to God's call; why we experience suffering; and the good, bad, and ugly of ministry. There are some true gems in this episode, so be sure to listen through to the end! Timestamps:

3:35 When did you first feel Jesus tugging on your heart?

8:20 How did you know that you were supposed to be a preacher? How was God speaking to you?

24:42 How did you identify and respond to God's call for you?

39:35 If we serve a good God, why do we experience suffering?

49:20 Last words of advice?

In this episode I talk about the fruits of the Spirit and two of my intentions for 2022!

Talking through my personal testimony and intentions for The Redemption Arc! Testimony starts at 26:28. Thanks for listening!