One God. Many Names. One People. is a sermon that reclaims African spiritual legacy within the Christian tradition. Rooted in Psalm 97 and John 17:20–26, the message begins with an ancestral invocation, honoring both remembered and forgotten foreparents who now live among the Orisha—divine reflections of God’s unity found in nature. The sermon challenges the demonization of African cosmology by showing how biblical authors themselves praised the elements as testimony to God’s glory. It then refr...
Jun 02, 2025•14 min
In this Good Friday sermon, Pastor Qadry delivers a soul-stirring message rooted in Afrocentric theology, drawing sacred parallels between the ancient burial of Pharaoh Pepi I of Kemet and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Framed by Luke 23:46, “Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit,” this 8-minute reflection invokes African spiritual traditions, the 42 Principles of Ma’at, and the redemptive power of sacrifice. What does it mean to live and die in holy alignment? What can we learn from a po...
Apr 18, 2025•7 min
St. Luke United Methodist Church—Bryn Mawr, PA. Centering on the life and legacy of Sojourner Truth, this message challenges traditional interpretations of 2 Corinthians 5:16–21 that promote cultural conformity in the name of Christian unity. Min. Harris reclaims reconciliation as sacred coexistence, not submission, through Africological theology, womanist spirituality, and bold biblical exegesis. From the African origins of humanity to the silenced wisdom of the poor and prophetic voices of Bla...
Apr 02, 2025•16 min
Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church—New Haven, CT. This (22 min) sermon honors the legacy of Queen Mother Harriet Tubman and her embodiment of divine sacrifice. It is rooted in John 6:47-53 and explores the profound connections between Jesus’ time in Egypt, ancient African spirituality, and the liberating principles of justice and love. We are called to fight mental slavery, reclaim our history, and honor Christ and our ancestors as we partake in communion today. 🖤🙏🏾✨✝️🍞
Dec 02, 2024•22 min
Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church —New Haven, CT. This (13 min) sermon reclaims Thanksgiving as a celebration of unity and faith, rooted in the joyful encounter between Native Americans and Africans, as evidenced by shared cultural and spiritual practices. Psalm 100 emphasizes worship, identity, and God’s steadfast love, urging us to honor our ancestors and the Creator through enduring gratitude and praise. 🖤🙏🏾✨🔆🦃🍽
Nov 30, 2024•15 min
This short lecture explores key insights from the presentation "Theological Anthropologies: From Kemet to Black Liberation," given at the 36th Annual Cheikh Anta Diop International Conference. In just 12 minutes, we break down how James Cone’s Black Liberation Theology compares to African spiritual traditions rooted in Ancient Egypt. We’ll also look at critiques of Cone’s work, especially around its reliance on Western ideas, and discuss how scholars like Diop and Theophile Obenga offer a more A...
Oct 21, 2024•12 min
Part 4 of the Sermon Series Christ and the ISIS Cult , "Wisdom, Resistance, and Love” is a transformative sermon. We’ll explore how the Holy Trinity guides us in reclaiming our African spiritual roots, honoring the legacy of Queen Candace of Ethiopia, and learning from the Ethiopian Eunuch’s story in Acts 8. Discover how these ancient lessons challenge cultural assumptions, strengthen the Black church’s resilience, and call us to live in divine love and justice.
Aug 26, 2024•31 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Part 3 of the Sermon Series, Christ & the ISIS Cult , join us for a powerful sermon exploring the roots of Black spirituality, the resilience of the Black Church, and the timeless lessons from 'The Souls of Black Folk' and the Canaanite Woman in Matthew 15. Discover how our faith connects to African heritage and challenges Jewish cultural biases.
Aug 19, 2024•25 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Part 2 of the Sermon Series Christ and the ISIS Cult , Matthew 5 | Exploring African Spirituality and the Black Woman's Divine Role ✨🔮✝️ Dive into the legacy of the Shrine of the Black Madonna, connecting ancient African spirituality to the Bible, and the vital importance of the Black family. Tune in for a powerful message on history, faith, and reconciliation within the Black community!
Aug 11, 2024•22 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Join us for a powerful Sunday School lesson as we delve into Luke 23:33-46, drawing captivating parallels between the Crucifixion of Jesus and the ancient practice of Pharaoh mummification dating back over 2600 years. Discover the profound connections and deeper spiritual insights awaiting us as we explore this rich tapestry of history and faith.
Mar 26, 2024•51 min
Part 1 of the Sermon Series Christ & the ISIS Cult , “Isaiah & the Isis Papers” explores connections in the Myth of Ausar, Auset, and Heru meets the Prophet Isaiah chapter 20 ✨🔮✝️ Delving into the parallels between these narratives and their relevance to Christianity. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on shared themes and spiritual insights!
Aug 13, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 19
🗳️ Get Ready for a GAME-CHANGING Presidential Campaign in 2024! Qadry and Chris JB REVEAL why Dr. Cornel West is the ULTIMATE candidate to TRANSFORM our communities! 💥🌟
Jun 21, 2023•29 min
Sunday, November 13, 2022. Saints Memorial Baptist Church, Willingboro, NJ. Genesis 50:1-7;14. Acts 8:26-35.
Nov 15, 2022•33 min
Exclusive Recording: A New Haven Charter School principal attempts to fire a teacher for lack of professionalism. It didn't work.
Sep 08, 2022•51 min
St. George's Episcopal Church - Brooklyn, NY. 07/24/2022
Aug 14, 2022•39 min
Salma is back!!! This time to discuss how her upbringing with Muslim and Christian parents shapes her spiritual journey today. The Renaissance Lives...🖤✊🏾🎨🎼🎧 🎵 “Body and Soul” ~ Colman Hawkins from Body and Soul (1996 Remaster).
Aug 09, 2022•45 min
SpeakEZ welcomes Ms. Salma Dulo (a.k.a. MindBodySalma)—a fitness expert and social media “influencer.” Qadry and Chris JB address the complexities of Kanye West, Salma’s incredible fitness journey, and how we can redefine Spirituality. The Renaissance Lives… 🖤✊🏾🎨🎼🎧
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 18
John 2:13-21.
Jul 25, 2022•26 min
Celebrating the Game as a renaissance artist and hip hop historian, Qadry and Chris JB break down the record "Dreams" lyric by lyric.
Jul 20, 2022•45 min
Mark 15:33-39. Senior Sermon at Yale Divinity School. November 14, 2017.
Jul 10, 2022•12 min
Abyssinia Free Will Baptist, Mt. Vernon, NY. April 15th, 2022 —Good Friday. 3rd Word.
Apr 15, 2022•12 min
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Dec 20, 2021•24 sec
Qadry reflects on the challenges of Latin American History lesson planning and decolonization in Charter School systems.
Dec 06, 2021•8 min
John 6:56-69. Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church - New Haven, CT.
Aug 29, 2021•30 min
Amos 5. Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church - New Haven, CT.
Aug 16, 2021•32 min
1 Kings 19:4-8. Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church - New Haven, CT
Aug 08, 2021•27 min
Luke 3:21-22. As we continue to celebrate Black fatherhood, Qadry and Chris JB acknowledge Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor as spiritual hip hop. Qadry also reflects on the Holy Spirit and how spiritual differences led to a rift in his family. What is "spirituality"? What is it not? And can spiritual living lead Black people beyond double consciousness? You don't want to miss this one!
Jun 23, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Following another white terrorist attack, a survivor of American Slavery and a survivor of American Colonialism (in the Philippines) come together for a candid conversation about solidarity amongst Black and Asian/Pacific Islander communities.
Mar 19, 2021•40 min
