Kreate with Kendra is a place where we can be inspired, challenged and changed. In this space we explore conversations of self affirmation and empowerment while discovering practical tools for exercising our faith. The goal is for you to take away a greater perspective of how to navigate life in the purpose God has created you for.
Where does one's Black and Christian identity intersect? This week we conclude Black History Month with a conversation that counters the notion of Christianity being the white man's religion. We engage with historical facts that reveal the relationship Africans had with the gospel of Jesus Christ while affirming how Blackness and Christianity can exist in the same space. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE. Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
This week we are joined by my friend Tiphnie Hunter for a conversation about the intellectual power Black women possess. We discuss societal stereotypes, generational perseverance and how Black women can overcome the "crooked room" we find ourselves in which. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE. Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
Happy Black History Month saints! All month long we are celebrating the beauty of Blackness and the hand of God on the Black community. This week we learn about the life and legacy of Fredrick Douglass, an American activist, hero and Christian man. We will learn about the tribulation he endured as a formally enslaved man and how God used him to change history for African Americans. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE. Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
Do you ever feel that love needs to be earned? Do you struggle to receive the love of God fully? This week's episode is our reminder that God's love is not a wage that is earned but a gift that is given. We invite you to open your heart to the endless love of God and receive His gift freely. Read: Romans 5 Sign up for the UA Gospel Choir: https://forms.gle/FZfEdgndpqxryWtZ7 RSVP for the Poetry Jam: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-un-associated-poetry-jam-7-tickets-757013165757?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE.
What do you think when you hear the word discipline? Do you think of a harsh judge with a big stick or a loving father concerned with your growth? This week we acknowledge God's form of discipline. We learn that it is a gift and a sign of love not a sign of hatred. Read: Hebrews 12:5–6 Sign up for the UA Gospel Choir: https://forms.gle/FZfEdgndpqxryWtZ7 RSVP for the Poetry Jam: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-un-associated-poetry-jam-7-tickets-757013165757?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE.
As we continue the journey of our newly evolved selves, today let's discuss the importance of discipline. In this episode we learn that when our flesh is in the driver's seat, we are on the road to chaos. It's only when we are intentional about being disciplined we are the recipients of abundant blessings. But be mindful, the path of discipline is not an easy one. Read Hebrews 12:11 Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE. Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
We made it to 2024! What better way to kick off the new year than with a prayer for our community? This week we approach the throne of grace through the power of prayer. We invite you to partner with us in prayer and faith, believing God in all things. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE. Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
Here we are in the last week of 2023! Before entering into a new year, there are some things we should rid ourselves of in order to receive what God has for us in 2024. This week we talk about the weight and sin that so easily distracts us and what we must do to run this Christian race with endurance. Read: Hebrews 12:1 Audition to perform at our next Poetry Jam!: https://forms.gle/cHKz4Gqkrv9S5btd6 Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE.
Let's talk about prayer! Prayer is the vehicle that we use to communicate with our Heavenly Father. As Christians, prayer should be a part of our everyday lives. This week we are reminded that we are to approach prayer with confidence. God has given us authority to ask anything in His will. Read: 1 John 5:14 Audition to perform at our next Poetry Jam!: https://forms.gle/cHKz4Gqkrv9S5btd6 Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE.
For many people, their first thoughts each day are everything they need to get done on their to-do list. However, when considering our to-do lists, is Jesus prioritized in our schedules? This week we are reminded that Jesus should always be our priority. Our hope is that this episode helps you recognize Jesus as #1 before entering the new year. Read: Matthew 6:33 Audition to perform at our next Poetry Jam!: https://forms.gle/cHKz4Gqkrv9S5btd6 Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE.
As we wrap up 2023, there are some things worth examining before the new year. This week we are challenged with self-reflection. Romans 12:1–2 helps us understand the standard of holiness that the Lord is pleased with as we grow into our newly evolved selves through Christ Jesus. In 2024, our #1 goal should be becoming a living sacrifice for the Lord. Read: Romans 12:1–2 Audition to perform at our next Poetry Jam!: https://forms.gle/cHKz4Gqkrv9S5btd6 Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE.
Have you considered how God's faithfulness has carried you through this year and your life. This week we celebrate God and his mercy towards us. My prayer is that this reminder of God's love for us helps shift your perspective, and cultivate more gratitude. Read: Lamentations 3:22–23 Audition to perform at our next Poetry Jam!: https://forms.gle/cHKz4Gqkrv9S5btd6 Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE.
The Psalmist writes in Psalm 119:71, "It is good for me that I have been afflicted." We have all face affliction in our lives, and some of us are facing affliction right now. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, today we talk about how we can thank God through the trying times of life. Read: Psalm 154:66–72 Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE.
UN-ASSOCIATED has turned November into Men's month and we are celebrating all month long! This week, UN-ASSOCIATED'S very own, Phillip Prewitt joins us in a conversation about the importance of mental health amongst men. You don't want to miss it, click that play button and have a listen. Read: Matthew 11:28–30; Isaiah 61:3 Sign up for the Men's Month Panel & Discussion here: https://forms.gle/r36EeLngoz6wLLjLA Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE.
Does your love have conditions? Do you find it hard to love those that disagree with you? You're not alone. This week we are reminded that the love of Christ sees no bounds. Jesus was the perfect example of love for us to follow, after His love for us kept him in the cross. Read: 1 Corinthians 13; Matthew 27–30 Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE.
This week, let's discuss discerning through the Holy Spirit. God's desire for us is to continuously grow in our relationship with Him. As a good Father, He has the ability to leads us through His word if we depend of Him to be our Guide. Let's do away with the guidance of the flesh and be led by the Holy Spirit. Read: Hebrews 5:12–14 Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE.
Are you consumed with your image and how others perceive you? Has your outward appearance become an idol in your life? This week we speak about how our self-image, in many ways, can become idols in our lives. We are reminded that God is only interested in what's inside of us as opposed to our outward adornment. Our hope is that you walk away with a different perspective and know God can gives you beauty from the inside out. Read: 2 Samuel 16:7
People of God, it's time to get back to the basics. This week, we are challenged to return to a place in our lives where we reverence the Holiness of God and center Him in all that we do. Let us not be distracted from the things of the world, but let us be reminded that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Read: Proverbs 9:10 Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE.
Do you question God's eternal love for you. Do you question if you are deserving to be loved by a perfect God? This week we answer an Ask Kendra question concerning God's Love and delighting Him. Our hope is that you walk away open to receive God wholeheartedly and that He transforms you though the power of Jesus Christ. Read: Psalm 37:4; Romans 5:1 Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE Help us raise $8,000 for our Poetry Jam!: https://www.un-associated.com/tupjfundraiser/ Poetry Jam Audition Submissions: https://forms.gle/pDkWmoTseDAzjS1m8
What do you do when you feel like God doesn't hear you when you pray? It doesn't mean that God isn't listening, He is calling us to be persistent in the spirit. This week we learn how to P.U.S.H, pray until something happens. My prayer for you is that God matures your prayer life so that you know He hears you even in the silence. Read: Luke 11:1–13 Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser: https://s.dgpopup.com/ic6552di Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
Let's talk about love, trust and healing. Have you ever dealt with disappointment and heartbreak? Do you find it hard to trust people because you were hurt in the past? This week on Kreate with Kendra, we dive into what disappointment looks like when trying to love. My hope is that through the Scriptures, God transforms your perspective and teaches you how to love like He does. Read: Romans 5:6–9 Help us raise $8,000 for our Poetry Jam!: https://www.un-associated.com/tupjfundraiser/ Poetry Jam Audition Submissions: https://forms.gle/pDkWmoTseDAzjS1m8
Are you a roadblocker to your own blessing? This week we identify ways we can be hindering the blessings God wants to pour into us. My hope and prayer is that this episode raises awareness of your own self-sabotaging habits and encourages you to surrender those things to the Lord. Help us raise $8,000 for our Poetry Jam!: https://www.un-associated.com/tupjfundraiser/ Poetry Jam Audition Submissions: https://forms.gle/pDkWmoTseDAzjS1m8
Have you ever struggled with the feeling of loneliness? Have you ever felt isolated from the rest of the world and that no one cares for you? This week we are reminded that we are never alone with Jesus and that separation from the world is a blessing in disguise. Help us raise $8,000 for our Poetry Jam!: https://www.un-associated.com/tupjfundraiser/ Poetry Jam Audition Submissions: https://forms.gle/pDkWmoTseDAzjS1m8
This week is a wake-up call for all Believers! There is a direct attack on our identities and now is the time to be reminded of what God says about us. This week we rehearse what God has spoken over those that believe and follow Him! Help us raise $8,000 for our Poetry Jam!: https://www.un-associated.com/tupjfundraiser/ Poetry Jam Audition Submissions: https://forms.gle/pDkWmoTseDAzjS1m8
This week we dedicate a moment to celebrate mothers! Motherhood is a gift from God and these women are important to all of us. Whether your mother is here or if she has transitioned on, today we honor them for their selflessness and love. Read: Proverbs 1:8–9 Help us raise $8,000 for our Poetry Jam!: https://www.un-associated.com/tupjfundraiser/ Poetry Jam Audition Submissions: https://forms.gle/pDkWmoTseDAzjS1m8
As sinners saved by Grace, we ought to be ever mindful of God's love and abundant grace towards for us despite our deficiencies. However, in our humanness, we oftentimes tend to quickly forget about extending that same grace to each others. Let's discuss how we can fix this. Today we welcome on Danielle Clayton, Editor-in-Chief on UN-ASSOCIATED, as our guest. Read: Matthew 7:1–5; Philippians 2:3–4:; 1 John 4:20; 1 Peter 3:15 Please consider donating to our next Poetry Jam!: https://www.un-associated.com/tupjfundraiser/ Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
Have you ever been shamed by the guilt of sin? It takes courage to confide in someone when you fall into temptation. Followers of Jesus are instructed to gently restore others that miss the mark. I pray this episode is an encouragement to those that struggle with the guilt of sin and for believers to bear each other's burdens. Read: Galatians 6:1–5 Please consider donating to our next Poetry Jam!: https://www.un-associated.com/tupjfundraiser/ Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
This week we level up in trusting God! At every stage in life, God gives us the opportunity to trust Him through our challenges. My hope is that through God's word, you are reminded that God's direction for your life is better than any plan you can create. Read: Proverbs 3:5–6 Please consider donating to our next Poetry Jam!: https://www.un-associated.com/tupjfundraiser/ Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
This week we return to seeking God through prayer. The Lord's desire for his people is that we come to know who we are in Christ Jesus. I pray that our identity is made in Him and not through things of the world. I extend my petition that we return to holiness and live our lives according to God's way. Read: 2 Corinthians 5:7; Romans 6:23 Please consider donating to our next Poetry Jam!: https://www.un-associated.com/tupjfundraiser/ Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
This week we celebrate Passion Week by reflecting on how we can live a pleasing life to Christ. Let's visit a conversation Jesus had with his disciples in Matthew 16. Here, Jesus compelled anyone that desires to follow Him to first deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him. Self-denial is no joke, and it certainly is not optional. Read: Matthew 16:15–25 If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE. Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
This week, let's discuss pride and idolatry in the form of power and riches. Pride can infect us on both an individual and systemic level, and we must understand the spirit behind it. Pride is like a contagious disease, and it's everywhere, which is why we need to move with caution. It gets deep, so let's do this scripture study together! Read: Ezekiel 28 If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE. Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
Can you believe it's been 3 Years? This week we celebrate 3 years of inspiration, challenge, and change. Tune in as we reflect on the journey of the show and how God truly deserves all the glory for what it is today. Read: 1 Corinthians 1:26–31 If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE. Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
Have you ever seen someone speaking in tongues and wondered, How does that work? This week we answer an Ask Kendra question about the filling of the Holy Spirit and the evidence of speaking in tounges. Our hope is that clarity is brought through God's Holy Word and that everyone listening will receive the gift of God's Holy Spirit that are meant for them. Scripture Reading: Mark 16:16–18
GOD DID IT AGAIN! Today I share my testimony on how God made a way for me and blessed me with my first professorship! The journey wasn't easy but God sustained me through my waiting season. And at the time He wanted, I was exalted. I hope this testimony encourages someone to have faith in the Lord even when there is no evidence that what you are praying for will come to fruition. Read: Hebrews 11:1 If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE. Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
Let's talk about SEX, and yes I said sex. Today we tackle a hot topic that is common to mankind but quietly kept amongst many Christian communities. If you have feelings of guilt or shame when it comes to sex, this episode is for you. My hope is that feelings of heaviness are lifted from you and you come into a new understanding and responsibility of your body and will. Read: Genesis 2:23–25; John 8:1–11 If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE. Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
This week, we usher in the new year in with prayer. As we enter a new season, we are focused on seeking God in prayer and bearing the image of Christ. Our hope is that you are encouraged through this prayer to realign with God in this new season. Read: Romans 8:26-30 If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE. Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
This week we visit Romans 5:6-11. This scripture is a reminder of the greatest love the World has ever known and how it sustains us. We discuss how as children of God we can both receive and learn to give love as God shows his love toward us. Our prayer is that you receive his love in your life and that you are able to share it with others. Scripture Reading: Romans 5:6-11 If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE. Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
This week on Kreate with Kendra, our time is dedicated to intentionally thinking about God's goodness. He is good to us - not because we've been faithful in our walk with Christ, or deserve it. But God is good simply because he is God. Our hope is that this episode of adoration is a reminder of the God's beauty in you life. Read: Matthew 6:9-13 If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE. Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
This week we are joined by our friend Foluke as we talk about the function of prayer. This episode will demonstrate the importance of selfless prayers and intercession. Our hope is to encourage and strengthen you to take your prayer life more seriously and fill it with more compassion for others. If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE. Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
Enjoy this archived episode! Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!: The discomfort of tribulations can feel like endless suffering. This week we learn that God allowing pain in our lives will help our growth as Christians. There is growth in the Gutter! It is in the gutter that the fruits are the Spirit are most evident! Read: Galatians 5:22-23 Watch full video episode here: https://youtu.be/u7KFjUT4d2g If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE.
The Word of God reminds us " in all things give thanks." There are opportunities to express gratitude in situations that are both favorable and lousy. Gratitude should be a constant practice in acknowledging God's goodness at all times. This week, let's unpack the practicality of gratitude and its value when applied. My hope is that you are able to see the goodness of God in all things. Read: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE.
"Now Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen" This week we reflect on God's word concerning faith. We are reminded that practicing faith generates confidence we ought to have in Christ. If you have been feeling week in your faith, I pray this episode can bless you and give you the lift you needed in Jesus name. Read: Hebrews 11:1-6 If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE. Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
This week on Kreate with Kendra we come together in prayer. Prayer is the groundwork on which our faith is built. It is the way of communication with our Lord and a weapon that is used to fight in the spirit. Come join us in prayer as we believe God to move mightily in our lives. Read: Matthew 21:22 If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE.
It can be tempting to live in unforgiveness when life is to blame for pain we experience. Forgiveness is such a great task that it was important to revisit the conversation and dive deeper into its biblical meaning. This week, we have Jordyn back, and we take a look at Scripture and see how God calls us to begin the work in our own selves so we can both give and receive forgiveness. Read: Ephesians 4:26-32; 1 Peter 5:6-8; Ephesians 5:8-15 If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE. Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
Do you find it hard to forgive people that hurt you? Do you experience feelings of bitterness and dismay? This week we are joined by our friend Jordyn Anderson in a conversation about forgiveness and what the Bible says about it. Our prayer is that forgiveness becomes a part of your Christian Walk and that God gives you strength for the tasks that seem impossible. Read: Proverbs 17:9; Luke 6:37-38 If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE. Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
Have you ever felt like you disappointed God? Do you have feelings of guilt and shame? Guilt is such an interesting feeling. It's a feeling that makes us think we are doing God a favor by separating ourselves from Him. But that could not be further from the truth. This week we challenge these unfavorable feelings with a reminder of God's word and His redeeming power. Read: Galatians 5:1; John 8:2-11 If led, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE. Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra HERE
Episode 73 unearthed: Have you ever struggled between worry and faith? This week I share my testimony about how God made a way out of no way! Moral of the story is, when you want to trust God, actually trust Him. Don't tip-toe the at the edge of the pool, jump in and let Him have His way. If led, please consider donating to our ministry HERE. Watch full video episode on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/fAPRVsaVzg4
This week I pray that God removes anything in us that is not like Him. On this episode of Kreate with Kendra we visit John 15: 1-8. In the scriptures, Jesus teaches the importance of connecting to the true vine; apart from him, we can do nothing. A part of connectivity to Christ is ridding the works of the flesh and producing the fruits of the Spirit. Read: John 15:1-8; Galatians 5:22-23 If led, please consider donating to our ministry HERE.
This episode is a sequel to "Manifestation Doctrine: Can Believers Practice Tarot Cards and Astrology?" we are joined by our friend Dena Williams (aka Dee) as we talk about her new book Scribes Over Signs. This book details ways to combat new age spirituality and serves as a reminder of God's holiness. We hope this episode can help you identify any of the ways witchcraft might have subtly entered your life or the life of your loved ones. Please stay prayed up and vigilant in the truth. Read: Galatians 5:19-21 Order Dee's new book, Scribes Over Signs HERE.
Let's pray together! This week we come together in prayer. We are reminded in God's word that prayer is essential to the lives of Christians, and without it we would fail. Jesus instructed us to pray earnestly to our Father in Heaven. Communing with God intimately allows us to familiarize ourselves with His voice as He speaks to us. Read: Matthew 6:5-6 If led, please consider donating to our ministry HERE.