Biblical inspiration, life affirmation, and social conversation with Kelly R. Jackson
Send us a text In this week's episode, Rev. Jackson takes one last look at Mark 3:1-6 and discusses how Jesus will make the marginalized the center of attention in the midst of those that are looking past them. 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...
Send us a text In this week's episode, we give our thoughts on the debacle that was the Presidential "Debate". We also share our thoughts on the tragedy of the Breonna Taylor homicide and the lack of charges being brought. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Send us a text In this week's episode, Rev. Jackson goes back to Mark 3:1-6 and discusses how Jesus challenges us on our excuses as it relates to assisting those around us that need special attention. Let this bless you! Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Send us a text In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, we discuss the new normal outside of the pandemic, that is the politicizing of a virus and violence in the name of partisanship, and how that's damaging relationships among citizens. Also, we take a look at Trump supporters that are still willing to risk life and health to attend rallies, even after hearing him state how dangerous he thinks COVID really is. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, vi...
Send us a text In this week's episode, Rev. Jackson looks at Mark 3:1-6 and how we can't use religious protocols as a reason not to minister to our brothers or sisters that may be in need. 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...
Send us a text In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, we take a look at why being honest is still admirable in a day and time when the leader of the nation seems to justify being dishonest and misleading on an almost weekly basis, while still maintaining support. We also discuss how truth and integrity are also suffering in ministry and church circles, and how that's causing harm to the church. Take a listen! Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, vis...
Send us a text In this week's episode, we continue our examination of the rich young ruler and how he failed to realize that the way to heaven was following Jesus, who always sought to minister to those that we less fortunate. Let this 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...
Send us a text In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, we look at the Jacob Blake shooting in Kenosha, WI and all of the events that followed. We also consider how we as Americans have been brainwashed into believing that police have a RIGHT to kill, even if the infraction is minor. Also, we discuss how people are the greatest hurdle that we're encountering in relation to our difficulty in getting back to what we call normal, and how dealing with actual human lives is the Achilles heel of our current p...
Send us a text In this week's episode of Monday Morning Discipleship, Rev. Jackson examines the rich young ruler and how we must resist having the wrong attitude towards giving of what we have to those that are less fortunate in society. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Send us a text In this edition of Thankful Thursdays, Rev. Jackson shows his appreciation for those that came before him and sacrificed so that he can have a better life. Also, he stresses to the youth protesters of today to always remember that what they're doing isn't always about what they can have now, but more so about those that are coming behind them. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Send us a text In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, Rev. Jackson stresses that our vote in November is a very important first step that must be taken to end what's happening in Washington, even if the candidates aren't "perfect" to some people. Also, he stresses the importance of follow through in order to achieve our desired results in life. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Send us a text In week 3 of this series, Rev. Jackson goes further into how we're called to minister to those that don't have things as good as we do. He also shares some personal testimony on how he and his wife are called to minister within the framework of this message. Let this word bless you! Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Send us a text In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, Rev. Jackson addresses the need for patience in this climate in which we're all clamoring for change. While there is a fire burning, we must remember that things (and candidates) won't automatically perfect, but that doesn't mean movement isn't happening. Also, there's a word of encouragement for those that have ventured to try something new in this season, but a lack of "instant" success is leaving them feeling unsure. Take a listen. Support the s...
Send us a text In week two of this series, Rev. Jackson goes deeper into the Gospel to show how Jesus called on us to minister to the marginalized and how we will be judged by how we treated those that society deems less than. Let this 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...
Send us a text In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, we discuss how American arrogance, not conspiracies, is the leading reason that we can't get COVID under control. Also, we take a look at the fact that Trump and the Republican party isn't even trying to get the Black vote any longer. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Send us a text This week, Rev. Jackson starts a new series outlining how Jesus gave special attention to marginalized people. In this day and age where people are sensitive about certain groups getting the special attention that they sometimes need, it is sometimes suggested that Jesus would never do such a thing, but Scripture tells a different story. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Send us a text In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, Rev. Jackson discusses how some of the lessons he learned during days of struggle are helping him during days of increase and in the midst of a current pandemic. Also, he discusses how important it is to stand your ground in a climate in which people would rather change your mind than respect your position. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Send us a text In this last entry of the series, Rev. Jackson discusses how we can overcome the sin nature that exists in us. We must know that defeating that nature that lives with us isn't a one-time thing. We must work daily to defeat the enemy! Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Send us a text In this edition of Thankful Thursdays, Rev. Jackson reflects on another year of life. In this current climate that we're living in where people are leaving at a rapid pace, we should all be grateful that God has extended our lives. We should never take our days for granted. 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...
Send us a text In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, we discuss how it's too soon for kids to return to the classroom and how enough thought hasn't been put into the actual risk we're taking with their long term health. Also, we discuss how we can often miss out on our blessing because of our refusal to just sit still for a season. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Send us a text In this week's installment of the Living With The Enemy series, we discuss the fact that those that are saved are no longer under the control of their sin nature, and are therefore no longer obligated to yield to that life. Let this 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...
Send us a text In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, we once again look at both the power and the consequences of the words we speak by examining how words caused trouble for Nick Cannon, and how one word casually thrown around by Jada Pinkett-Smith trivialized her involvement with a broken-hearted man. Also, we ponder how we should approach the latest Kanye West controversy. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyo...
Send us a text In Part 3 of this series, Rev. Jackson discusses walking in the flesh vs. walking according to the flesh. People often assume that to be saved, you must be perfect. However, Christians are in a daily battle to walk the straight and narrow. But just because you see us in moments of weakness, it doesn't mean we're defeated. It's just our humanity. Take a listen. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAnd...
Send us a text In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, Rev. Jackson examines the power of words and how a statement like "black on black crime" is a mischaracterization of the plight of Black people and has placed an unrealistic burden of perfection on them in order to be heard. Also, how do we handle it when we confuse a need for acceptance with our desire for agreement, and at what point do we agree to disagree. save the relationship, or even go our separate ways? Support the show Be sure to find us ...
Send us a text In week 2 of his new series, Rev. Jackson discusses the parameters of God's law and how it is good, but it can't save us from ourselves. Because of this inner battle that we fight with ourselves, we need grace. 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...
Send us a text In this week's Thankful Thursdays episode, Rev. Jackson discusses the uniqueness of his particular ministry. Inspired by a word of encouragement from a good friend in the ministry, he shares how God has called him to approach his call in an unconventional way. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Send us a text In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, Rev. Jackson tackles the subject of change in this current climate. While many corporations, and even Hollywood, have made donations and policy changes in the way they do business, is this serving as a distraction from what protests were really about? Also, Rev. Jackson looks at the fact that real change often comes from an outside push or agitation and not always from "a seat at the table". Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/k...
Send us a text In a new series, Rev. Jackson discusses the challenges that the Christian has battling sin on a daily basis. It's so easy for us to blame outside forces for our spiritual struggles, but as we see in Romans 7:14-25, it's often an inside job! Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAndBeyond...
Send us a text In this week's Thankful Thursdays segment, Rev. Jackson reflects on his upbringing and how his mother raised him. In this current climate in the nation, we must understanding that racism and hatred isn't always as simple as a choice being made. It has a lot to do with how people are raised and whether or not they're ready to rebel against those they love!Key thought: Mama always taught that if we hate, we're on the wrong side of God, and that just isn't worth it! Support the show ...
Send us a text In this week's edition of Wisdom Wednesday, Rev. Jackson discusses the rise in COVID cases and why we should be concerned (he uses boxing as an analogy on how the virus affects people in different ways). Also, he contemplates whether there is a certain number of deaths that people need to see before they actually begin to take this seriously. In the second half of this episode, we're reminded that some connections in life will be broken, and we've got to be okay with that. Enjoy! ...
