Send us a text This week, Rev. Jackson starts a new series for the new year. While it's easy for us to brag on our faith when times are good, are we trusting in God to bring us through difficult times? In this new series we'll be reminded that God is in fact good, at all times and in all times. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Jan 11, 2021•23 min
Send us a text In this special edition of the podcast, we discuss the insurrection that took place on Capitol Hill. Although many have stated that such actions don't represent true American values, we submit that it does represent exactly who America is. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Jan 09, 2021•48 min
Send us a text In the first Wisdom Wednesday of the new year, we discuss the fact that despite election outcomes and a new year, this country has a long way to go towards healing. Also, we discuss the benefits in always being detailed oriented. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Jan 06, 2021•43 min
Send us a text In the first Monday Morning Discipleship of the new year, Rev. Jackson reminds us that the battle is not over, even though we've crossed over into a new year. Our faith will still be required in this new season. Take a listen! Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Jan 04, 2021•24 min
Send us a text As we close out 2020, we take a moment to reflect on the year, be grateful for what we've learned, and look forward to applying those learned lessons in the new year. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond
Dec 31, 2020•31 min
Send us a text In the last week of our series on prayer and fasting, we close out with more on our discussion of four kinds of prayer that the Christian should be involved in, as outlined in the book "The Power In Your Prayers". Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Dec 28, 2020•27 min
Send us a text In this week's Wisdom Wednesday podcast, we discuss the idea that how much we give to anything in life will be first be determined by how much we care. It's hard to give of yourself to something that you're indifferent about. Also, during this holiday season of 2020, it's hard for some to find anything to feel good about. However, if we really look around, despite how bleak things look, there's still a miracle to be found. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/kr...
Dec 23, 2020•47 min
Send us a text In this special edition of the podcast, we discuss the upcoming book "Where's My Change?: Identifying our best opportunities for growth, transformation, and evolution". Check out this episode to hear the inspiration for the book and hear some excerpts. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Dec 22, 2020•24 min
Send us a text In week 8 of our series, we move from our discussion on fasting into four kinds of prayer that the Christian should be involved in, as outlined in the book "The Power In Your Prayers". Take a listen! Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Dec 21, 2020•25 min
Send us a text In Part 7 of our series, we share three things that fasting ought to bring from the Christian. Also, we discuss how observing the Sabbath as we should (not any particular day, but a particular time set aside for God) can help us in a fast that would please God. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Dec 14, 2020•23 min
Send us a text In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, we discuss the importance of having the right messaging in what we do. People are looking for us to be clear and if we confuse them by being cryptic, we can lose the support that we need simply because we didn't have a clear message. Also, we discuss the fact that Republicans are being threatened with violence as a result of Trump's rhetoric and certain parts of the country that weren't touched before are now being ravaged with COVID. All of a sudd...
Dec 09, 2020•50 min
Send us a text In Part 6 of our series, we further examine the motives behind our fasting and how what we do in the way of fasting isn't about what we want for ourselves only. Fasting is in fact a function of worship and our worship must be for real if we intend to get God's attention. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Dec 07, 2020•23 min
Send us a text In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, we take a look at the deterioration of a civil society in the wake of conspiracy theories that have run rampant and a President that refuses to accept reality. Also, we discuss the fact that some things that are said about us that are unflattering may not automatically be untrue just because we don't like it. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Dec 02, 2020•53 min
Send us a text In Week 5 of our series on prayer and fasting, we discuss fasting to be seen by God only. We can never misunderstand the purpose of fasting. It is never to be seen and praised by man, but always to draw closer to God. Let this week's episode bless you! Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Nov 30, 2020•25 min
Send us a text In our first Thankful Thursday in while, we take the time on Thanksgiving Day to show gratitude for the fact that things are still well with us after this most trying 2020. But we do so with a sense of sadness because we know that not everyone can make that claim. Take a listen. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Nov 26, 2020•22 min
Send us a text In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, we discuss the lesson in President-Elect Biden moving forward, even as people refused to acknowledge what he has been called by the people to do. Also, we discuss the hypocrisy in Trump claiming to love Black people while trying to silence their voices. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Nov 25, 2020•56 min
Send us a text In Week 4 of our series, we finish our discussion on The Model Prayer and we discuss why Jesus put some emphasis on God forgiving us as we forgive others. Enjoy! Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond
Nov 23, 2020•25 min
Send us a text In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, we discuss how whether or not people have first hand experience with COVID or racism often determines whether or not they think either are real. Also, we outline why a Trump concession speech may not be in the best interest of the country. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Nov 18, 2020•55 min
Send us a text In week three of this series, Rev. Jackson begins breaking down the Model Prayer in Matthew 6. These words aren't just a mere formality to be lazily recited. There was a purpose in all that Jesus taught, and it was definitely evident in this prayer. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Nov 16, 2020•23 min
Send us a text In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, we discuss what moving forward looks like now that the election is over. Also, we discuss why there is still reason to be hopeful despite Trump's behavior after losing the election. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Nov 11, 2020•57 min
Send us a text In this special edition podcast, we share our thoughts and reflections on last week's election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as President and Vice President. We also discuss what it means that so many cities joyously partied and celebrated the defeat of an incumbent President and what that says about our nation. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Send us a text In week two of this new series on prayer and fasting, Rev. Jackson looks at the Disciple's Prayer and how our communion with God must be intimate and personal before anything else. Take a listen. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Nov 09, 2020•23 min
Send us a text In this week's Monday Morning Discipleship, Rev. Jackson starts a new series on prayer and fasting that will take us into the new year. In a time where many are having to rely heavily on their faith, the importance of prayer and fasting cannot be understated. Join us for this series! Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Nov 02, 2020•21 min
Send us a text In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, we discuss why it's still important to vote even when you're not necessarily wildly passionate about the candidate you're voting for. Also, we examine what it would say about our country and it's future if Trump actually wins. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Oct 28, 2020•57 min
Send us a text In this week's Monday Morning Discipleship, Rev. Jackson takes a look at how our faith is being challenged during this time of unrest and how Jesus addresses a lack of faith in Mark Chapter 9. Take a listen! Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Oct 26, 2020•20 min
Send us a text In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, we examine the news of Ice Cube "working" with the Trump campaign on his Contract With Black America and how his good intentions seem to be hindered by his willingness to ignore Trump's track record. And, speaking of Trump, we examine the dismay that people have concerning the fact that those in Trump's base haven't turned away from him. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Send us a text In this week's podcast, we wrap up our series on Jesus ministering to the marginalized by taking a last look at Matthew 8:1-3 and reminding those that are in the multitude that they should be encouraged when Jesus takes the time to address the issues of those that are in fact marginalized. Take a listen. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Oct 19, 2020•21 min
Send us a text In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, we examine how racism has moved from the front pages and on every TV station to a secondary thought now that we've gotten lost in sports and COVID restrictions have been relaxed. Also, we examine how having Obama on the ballot for 2 presidential elections may have given some a false sense of how the fast the wheels of change actually move and may have caused some voter apathy. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Send us a text As we continue in our series, we take a look at Matthew 8:1-3 and Jesus healing a leper. In this moment, we not only see Jesus healing, but we also seeing Him proclaim that He's willing to do so, which often makes a difference in how far we'll actually go for our fellow man. Take a listen! Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Oct 12, 2020•22 min
Send us a text In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, we discuss the President's COVID diagnosis and why we're in the minority that actually believes he contracted the virus. Also, we discuss how events like the President's diagnosis reveals that we don't think on social media as much as we just react and get into group thinking.Key thought: If all the President does is lie, why would we be so quick to believe him when he tweets that he feels better and he's defeated the virus? Support the show Be sur...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 5 min