Send us a text When your vision is sharp and you can feel every detail of the future you within your body, synchronicity lifts the veil and reveals that which you desire to manifest. It cannot help but do so. That is the magnetic power of your vibration. This week, I dive into my song Not Afraid from the album Where I Belong. This message is all about learning to work the law of attraction with maximum intention. And seeing results! Support the show...
Apr 28, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Send us a text When relationships get difficult, most of us become consumed with how we are hurting without understanding the essential need to develop the skill of empathy. And no, being an empath is not necessarily synonymous with having consciously developed the skill of empathy towards people who think differently from you. In this episode, I go behind the lyric of Worlds Apart (duet with Jason Antone) and look at a few key "empathetic listening skills" you can start practicing today with yo...
Apr 21, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us a text When sexual shame isn't dealt with, it can manifest in our physical body as any number of diseases. Many of us have developed deep shame around our genitals because of abusive relationships, religious wounds, authority figures, or societies condemnation of alternative lifestyles. Inspired by my song Summer Rain, I see what Louise Hay says about the physical conditions that can result from years of sexual shame and I invite you to reclaim your sexual innocence. Furthermore, I also ...
Apr 14, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us a text What are you getting from staying in a broken relationship? Financial security? Managing your image? Afraid of being alone? Then let me ask. How much value do you place on yourself that you're willing to nurture ego over self-pride? In this episode, I dive into the deeper meaning of my song Wanted and dismantle your fears. Fear is being out of alignment with your true spiritual nature. When you know what that is and rest in it daily, you'll never feel disempowered again. Support t...
Apr 07, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Send us a text Successfully managing our relationship agreements is a tangible way to build self-pride. Keeping those agreements can take powerful self-governing skills. Changing those agreements when they no longer reflect how you feel can take impressive courage. Either way, honoring your word nurtures self-worth. In this episode, we uncover the deeper meaning behind my song Too Deep To Go Down, face temptation and learn the value of self-awareness. Support the show...
Mar 31, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text Every experience serves a divine purpose. Every pain is waiting to be transmuted into spiritual power. When we stop demonizing what is painful and we become curious about the personal growth opportunity, we invite profound expansion into our lives. In the inaugural episode of season 2, I explore the deeper meaning behind my song Dawn Of A New Day from the album Liberated and encourage you to celebrate the contrast! For it is knowing clearly what we do not want that invites us to a...
Mar 24, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us a text Reverend Roderick Norton, Spiritual Founder/Director of Empowerment Center for Better Living, joins me today for the final episode of season one of The Church Of Kreis Podcast. As we reflect on the year, we take a moment to affirm the one overriding truth we believe here at the podcast. Matthew 6:33 says "Seek first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you." Translation, if your first discipline, if your first priority is taking care of your Spirit, everythi...
Oct 21, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Send us a text Often considered esoteric and previously understood by only a small number of men, the practices of semen retention and sexual cultivation combined with tantra, yoga, qigong, or other healing modalities, are absolutely the best kept secrets on the planet in my opinion. Nothing will supercharge your sexual, spiritual, professional, and personal life more than diving into these concepts and finding what works for you. I am joined this week by Sexual Kung Fu Master Johnathan White as...
Oct 14, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Send us a text I'm excited to introduce you to Lando, Dan, and Geoff - the group BadCameo. We talk about the impact of the arts on their lives and how the arts in general help to facilitate greater spiritual and personal growth. Be sure to follow @badcameomusic on ALL social media platforms and check out their new music on your favorite streaming service. Ya'll know it's rare for me to share musical guests on this podcast, so you know they're some good duded. Go check'm out. Support the show...
Oct 07, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Send us a text Author and spiritual teacher Reverend Mark Anthony Lord introduces us to his new course called Alchemical Prayer and invites us to learn a new way to pray by awakening to the vibration of heaven within. Rev. Mark gives us a glimpse of how we can let the Holy Spirit dissolve the subconscious lies and fears, establish an undeniable connection to Heaven within through the use of the ancient Chakra system, and in that vortex of Oneness, speak the word and your prayers are instantly fu...
Sep 30, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Send us a text This is it! The final episode in our six week series on the twelve steps and today I'm back with Rev. Soni Cantrell-Smith to discuss steps 11 and 12. Rev. Soni is the founding member of the Ahava Center For Spiritual Living in Lexington, Kentucky. If you want to show some love for her participating in this series, go to https://www.ahavacsl.com/give and make a tax deductible donation. All that you provide will be multiplied - and that's just how the universe works. Enjoy the episo...
Sep 23, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Send us a text It feels good to feel clean and clear inside of yourself and that’s exactly what we’re doing with this work. We are approaching the finish line to our six week series on the twelve steps with my guest Rev. Soni Cantrell-Smith, founding member of the Ahava Center for Spiritual Living in Lexington, KY. We are diving into steps 9 and 10 today. Go to https://www.ahavacsl.com/give if you wanna help support the Avaha Center. Support the show...
Sep 16, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Send us a text Ego is also broken down as Edging God Out or Edging Good Out. The point is our ego keeps us from being the brightest light we are called to be and steps 7 and 8 are all about the power of humility. Rev. Soni Cantrell-Smith, founding member of the Ahava Center for Spiritual Living in Lexington, KY joins me again for our twelve step series. Please go to https://www.ahavacsl.com/give to send a love offering to Ahava for letting us borrow Rev. Soni for this series! Support the show...
Sep 09, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Send us a text The beauty in the twelve steps is that they are an invitation to return to innocence, transparency and a childlike joyfulness. Nothing feels better than a life of inner cleanliness. Rev. Soni Cantrell-Smith joins me again for a conversation about steps 5 and 6 from the twelve step program. This wisdom is applicable to all of us. Join the discussion at The Church Of Kreis Facebook Page. Support the show...
Sep 02, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Send us a text We are back with Rev. Soni Cantrell-Smith, the founding minister of Ahava Center for Spiritual Living in Lexington, Kentucky. Last week we started a six week series on the twelve steps. There is practical wisdom here that's applicable to all of us and just might change your life for the better. You’ll love today’s conversation on steps three and four. Join the conversation at The Church Of Kreis Facebook Group. Support the show...
Aug 26, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Send us a text Having a habit that makes your life unmanageable is a conversation that really can extend beyond my sober community to the rest of you. If we were all honest, many of us would find there are behaviors we hold on to that simply make life more difficult, if not significantly compromised. The good news is that there is freedom in self-awareness. Rev. Soni Cantrell-Smith and I start a six week series on the practical wisdom of The 12 Steps. This week, steps one and two. Join the conve...
Aug 19, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Send us a text There is a reason why some of our greatest spiritual minds consistently emphasize the law of least effort. The universe is intelligent - it knows the path of least resistance and will always guide us if we are willing to let it. The Spiritual Doula Ms. AnJanette Hosley joins me again today to help us all turn our boat downstream. Join the conversation at The Church Of Kreis Facebook Group. Support the show...
Aug 12, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send us a text One of the fundamental principles of metaphysics is that our thoughts become things. Yet using our thoughts and feelings with intention escapes most of us and then we wonder why we have so many negative experiences. The Spiritual Doula AnJanette Hosley is back to remind us of the power of one simple choice to feel good and how it tangibly impacts the quality of our life. Join the conversation at The Church Of Kreis Facebook Group. Support the show...
Aug 05, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send us a text Change is the only constant, my friends. And whether it’s good or bad, there’s always a moment when we can let go and remind ourselves that the universe always has our highest good in mind. Welcome back the Spiritual Doula AnJanette Hosley to talk with us about the Spiritual Law of Detachment. Join the conversation at The Church Of Kreis Facebook Group. Support the show...
Jul 29, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Send us a text This week, musician and Reverend Doug Lebow joins me to discuss what it means to have a vision for your life. This does not have to be a lofty concept with enormous goals, ya'll! Your vision can be as simple as having a bit more joy in your life. This is one of those meat and potatoes episodes with fundamental wisdom that will help you move into that new idea you have. Join the discussion at The Church Of Kreis Facebook Group. Support the show...
Jul 22, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Send us a text Meet more of my band! You've seen Ameerah and Simbryt on stage with me multiple times but as black women in the current social climate, they were all in with me to share their convictions about race relations and how we can back this whole thing up to what is first and foremost a spiritual solution. So grateful to share with you all the beautiful hearts and minds within my musical family. They're going to bless you. Join the conversation at the Church Of Kreis Facebook Group. Supp...
Jul 15, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Send us a text Did the religious community shun you for your divorce? Shame you for your interracial marriage? Condemn you for being LGBTQ+? Have your religious wounds kept you from developing a healthy spiritual life? Well, today's the day you can leave that all behind! Rev. Dr. Joe Hooper of the Center for Spiritual Living in Palm Desert pulls no punches about what it takes to forgive the past and move boldly into our spiritual greatness. Join the discussion on The Church Of Kreis Facebook Gro...
Jul 08, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Send us a text My guest this week is hip hop artist, producer and author Wordplay T. Jay whose rise began when MTV's RapFix Live debuted his single "Breakfast & Biggie". His new album Overtime hit me hard - not just because it's fresh, but as you know, I respond when people use their platform to encourage and inspire others. I sat down with him to get the backstory on this new collection of songs. How is it that every song is literally programming positivity into my brain? We also discuss hi...
Jul 01, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Send us a text I begin a series of episodes where I invite the men and women in my music family who are part of the black community to share their stories, their convictions and to discuss ways that we can be a part of the solution and build a world that works for all of us. You’ve heard my guest, Pam Trotter, on some of my most familiar recordings like Gonna Be Alright, Nothing At All, and No Apologies. You’ve seen her do a ton of tour dates with me including the most recent west coast dates of...
Jun 24, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Send us a text Awakening Essence creator Michele Roberts joins me this week with an invitation to learn, love and appreciate our truest nature. We all seek to express authentically in the world and Michele's approach takes us into the topic of body intelligence - the inherent wisdom of our bodies. She talks about the importance of listening to our body signals and choosing to be in integrity with them no matter what. I found her work very practical and effective. Join the conversation at The Chu...
Jun 17, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Send us a text Rev. Dr. Derrick Wells provides a moment of mentorship around the topic of today's masculinity and emphasizes our first responsibility - root yourself in the spiritual truth of who you are. From there, we can learn how to balance both love and law. He also discusses how to pursue mentorship from men who are modeling the same values you seek to acquire. Every solution is first and foremost a spiritual solution, so I hope this episode encourages every man who is suffering from the p...
Jun 10, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Send us a text We spotlight Mental Health Awareness Month with a topic that can truly optimize both your mental and physical health. As the medical community accumulates more and more clinical evidence that meditation can assist with depression, anxiety, and cognitive/behavioral functions, it's time for you to take it seriously. Rev. Lee Wolak is a rockstar when it comes to this topic and by the end of it, you will have a real reason to make meditation a part of your lifestyle. Join the conversa...
May 27, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send us a text This week I am joined by classical crossover recording artist Jason Antone. Hearing his rebirth from 3 X Billboard Charting dance artist to, as he says in the interview, “finding his fear again” is an inspiring conversation about being accountable to your dreams, to yourself, and as we dive deeper, being accountable to those you love. Be inspired by Jason’s strength, resolve, and commitment to a life of accountability. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Join us at The Church Of Kr...
May 20, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text My follow-up conversation with the creator of "A Life Of Spiritual Power", Rev. Denise Schubert, invites us to explore exciting new possibilities. Did you know that you don't have to "fix" everything behind you to start creating the vision you see in front of you? You will enjoy how freeing and personally advancing this conversation is. Join us at our Church Of Kreis Facebook Group to contribute to the conversation. Support the show...
May 13, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text I am joined by the creator of A Life Of Spiritual Power, Rev. Denise Schubert as she discusses the powerful relationship between context and the content in your life. A context is decisive, so if you aren’t liking what you’ve got around your money, relationships, your body, or your body of affairs - don’t spend time trying to fix anything, learn how to create a new context. Therein lies your power. I'm excited to share with you one of my favorite teachers this week. Join the discu...
May 06, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 10
