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Kreate with Kendra

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Kreate with Kendra is a place where you can be inspired, challenged and changed. Host, Kendra Smith, provides tips on how to navigate a life lived by faith via her empowering conversations and personal anecdotes, all while discovering practical tools to help exercise your faith in God. This is your ”faith fitness center”. Join the dialogue on topics revolving around: spiritual warfare, romantic relationships, Black women empowerment, and more.
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Episodes

Christianity is NOT the White Man's Religion (Season Finale)

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 HER...

Feb 28, 202436 minEp. 166

Black Women and The Crooked Room.

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...

Feb 14, 202435 minEp. 165

Black History

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...

Feb 07, 202424 minEp. 164

God Chose to Love You

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=soci...

Jan 31, 202421 minEp. 163

The Lord Disciplines Whom HE LOVES!!!!

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=at...

Jan 24, 202416 minEp. 162

Let's Talk About Discipline in 2024

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 Sign up for the UA Gospel Choir: https://forms.gle/FZfEdgndpqxryWtZ7 RSVP for the Poetry Jam: https://www.eventbri...

Jan 17, 202420 minEp. 161

Let’s Pray for 2024

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...

Jan 03, 202419 minEp. 160

Lay It Down

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-ded...

Dec 27, 202321 minEp. 159

Praying With a Purpose!

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 dona...

Dec 20, 202322 minEp. 158

How to Prioritize Jesus

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 H...

Dec 13, 202318 minEp. 157

Let’s Examine Ourselves

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 ...

Dec 06, 202325 minEp. 156

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

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...

Nov 29, 202320 minEp. 155

Thankful Through Trying Times

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....

Nov 22, 202333 minEp. 154

Men’s Mental Health: A Conversation with Phillip Prewitt

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 ...

Nov 15, 202346 minEp. 153

You’re Nothing Without Love

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....

Nov 08, 202327 minEp. 152

You Can’t Stay a Babe in Christ

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....

Jul 26, 202324 minEp. 151

The Idol of Outward Appearance

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: 1 Samuel 16:7 Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion to Ask Kendra ...

Jul 19, 202325 minEp. 150

Return to a Place of Reverence

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....

Jul 12, 202324 minEp. 149

Does God Still Love Me?

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/ Poe...

Jul 05, 202330 minEp. 148

P.U.S.H Pray Until Something Happens

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...

Jun 28, 202325 minEp. 147

Let’s Talk About Love, Trust & Healing

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 A...

Jun 21, 202321 minEp. 146

Stop Self-Sabotaging

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...

Jun 07, 202325 minEp. 145

Struggling with Loneliness As a Christian

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...

May 31, 202326 minEp. 144

Remember Who You Are

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...

May 24, 202330 minEp. 143

Dear Mama

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...

May 10, 202327 minEp. 142

Don’t Forget About the Grace You Were Shown w/ Danielle Clayton

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-associ...

May 03, 202334 minEp. 141

Bearing the Burden of Temptation TOGETHER

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 H...

Apr 26, 202342 minEp. 140

Level up in Trusting God

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...

Apr 19, 202330 minEp. 139

Let’s Pray: A Prayer for Identity

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...

Apr 12, 202324 minEp. 138

Deny Yourself and Follow Christ

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 Please consider donating to our next Poetry Jam!: https://www.un-associated.com/tupjfundraiser/ Submit a Question or Topic Suggestion...

Apr 05, 202335 minEp. 137
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