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KinfolkS3E2_Meet Me At the AltarMany people dream of their wedding day and see themselves walking down the aisle. This week P.T. and Ray Sanders discuss the vision it takes to get to the altar, the symbolism of the altar, and the vision you need to lead after you say I do! Support the show2022-06-0731 minKinfolkS3E1_Searching For a Real Love In today’s religious and popular culture, marriage has become an idol and the ultimate symbol of happiness and completion. This week we discuss marriage, as a tool for seeing God’s glory and experiencing real love.Support the show2022-05-2428 minKinfolkSeason 2, Episode 9: "Calling" with P.T. NgwoloThis week the tables turned as producer Erica Ngwolo served as this week's host and Kinfolk's host P.T. Ngwolo served as this week's guest. This week we took some time to talk to P.T. about what calling means and why he wanted to focus on this topic for Season 2. P.T. is a pastor and church planter with a background in engineering and a law degree from the University of Texas. He pursued law school to further his dreams of working in the entertainment industry when he was called to ministry and made a monumental shift in h...2021-06-1542 minKinfolkSeason 2, Episode 8: "Calling" with Baron EliasBaron Elias is an author, preacher, and teacher. After giving his life to Christ, he noticed that there were few pastors or theologians that looked like him, dressed like him, or talked like him. He founded the ministry Block Huggers and has dedicated his life to ‘hugging’ the block by loving and living in his community as an urban evangelist. This work isn’t always glamorous and requires a long-term commitment. Join us as we talk to Baron about being committed to calling for the long haul. Support the show2021-06-0850 minKinfolkSeason 2, Episode 7: "Calling" with Shawn ThrasherShawn Thrasher is a realtor, church planter, and pastor of The Palm Church in Miami, Florida. Shawn attended seminary believing it would allow him to work cross-culturally in ministry. However, he was met head-on by the challenges with diversity that the church is still wrestling with today. In addition to church planting, Shawn is a father to five beautiful children and family is central to how he thinks about discipleship. Join us as we talk to him about ministry, family, having doubts, and what it means to stay committed to your calling by trusting God’s plan.Su...2021-06-0154 min
Behind the GRINDPastor Patrick P.T. Ngwolo - Remembering George Floyd, one year after his murderOn the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, I sit down with Pastor P.T. Ngwolo. He was a friend and pastor to the late George Floyd. In our discussion, he recalls his interaction and relationship with "Big Floyd" in his Houston Third Ward community.
Patrick 'P.T.' Ngwolo is the lead pastor of Resurrection Houston, a church plant in Houston, Texas. P.T. received his BS in Computer Engineering at the University of Oklahoma in 2001 and a JD in 2005 from the University of Texas School of Law. He is not only an award-winning l...2021-05-2849 minKinfolkSeason 2, Episode 6: Remembering George FloydToday, on the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, PT shares a story that's never been told before. He offers thoughts on tangible, immediate changes that are needed around public assistance programs and policing, including the George Floyd Policing Act. Sometimes it doesn't feel like a lot has changed in one year. Yet even when things feel hopeless, the Gospel remains a joy-giving source of hope that one day justice and change will come.Support the show2021-05-2526 minKinfolkSeason 2 Episode 5: "Calling" with Michael DixonMike Dixon is a worship leader, recording artist, and a Grammy-nominated songwriter. Mike comes from an athletic family and is 6 foot 5 inches. He seemed destined for sports, but after attending a music clinic at his local church, it was clear that music was his calling. Mike is passionate about leading worship, and he educates us on what it really means to lead in worship. His songwriting is vulnerable, which admittedly causes him to wrestle with God, but that’s what makes his lyrics so powerful. Join us as we talk to him about what it means to be committed to...2021-05-1852 minKinfolkSeason 2, Episode 4: “Calling” with Isaac MooreIsaac Moore is a Houston native who’s gone from the bottom of Third Ward to the top of the fashion industry. As a fashion designer at Isaac and Moore, Isaac specializes in handbags, but if you ask him, he doesn’t create handbags, he creates experiences. Isaac was raised by the streets, but found his home in fashion when he started designing clothes like his own suit for prom. His story is filled with pain and struggle. However, he has never stopped being committed to the vision and calling that God gave him. Join us as we talk to h...2021-05-111h 03KinfolkSeason 2, Episode 3: "Calling" with Stephen G. ButlerStephen G. Butler has served as a grant writer, community organizer, and is now an Assistant Dean at the Oklahoma City University School of Law. Most importantly, Stephen has been a great friend since our college days at Oklahoma State University. Through his calling, Stephen has worked to create solutions to solve problems like access to healthcare, the subprime mortgage crisis, and has developed projects to address the challenges facing public schools. To Stephen, your calling isn’t limited to just one vocation. Join us as we talk to Stephen about what it means to be committed to your cal...2021-05-041h 35KinfolkSeason 2, Episode 2: "Calling" with Temi CokerTemi Coker is a visual artist and photographer, who is originally from Lagos, Nigeria, but calls Texas home. Temi’s parents brought him to this country to be an engineer, but he felt a call from God to work in music and art. It wasn’t an easy road, but he’s put in the work. As founder and director of Coker Studio, Temi has birthed a new genre of art design. His client list includes the likes of Apple, AT&T, the NBA, and he designed the visual elements for this year's Oscars (the Academy Awards). Join us as we ta...2021-04-271h 13
Sunday100 Voices; Church of England's anti-racism strategy; PilgrimageOn Friday, President Biden will mark his first 100 days in office. Each day he has received a letter written by a religious scholar about a pressing issue of the day. William is joined by the founder of '100 Days, 100 Letters' Rabbi Andrea Weiss. The issue of racism has become a common theme over the early days of this presidency and in the week of the conviction of the former policeman Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd Andrea shares some of the letters that explore the divisons and rifts many Americans are trying to resolve. Also...2021-04-2543 minKinfolkSeason 2, Episode 1: "Calling" with ReconcileRonnie "Reconcile" Lillard has been a college football player, he’s a rapper, youth advocate, court case manager, and father of five. He wears a lot of hats, but one thing is for sure, he’s always doing it for the community. After leading ministry in Houston, he returned home to his native state of Florida where he is now a director at the non-profit organization Youth For Christ, where he leads outreach programs for at-risk youth. Join us as we talk to him about navigating family, ministry life, the joys, and even the pain of living out your calli...2021-04-161h 22KinfolkSeason 2 TrailerWelcome to Season 2 Kinfolk! This season, we're focusing on what it means to be called by God and how every one of us has a calling in our life. Join us as we talk to artists, entrepreneurs, financial coaches, and professors, about their journey to living out their calling in the different places and spaces where God has called them to serve. Support the show2021-03-3003 minKinfolkEpisode 10: "Where do we go from here?" with Thom MozloomWe needed to talk to somebody who understood politics and understood the gospel and we called Thom! Thom Mozloom is the president and founder of the M Network, a branding and strategic communications firm based out of Miami, Florida. Thom has worked with leaders on both sides of the aisle, from Jeb Bush to Barack Obama. Thom takes us behind the scenes on how political messaging is tailored for various voter blocks-persons of color, evangelicals, etc.-and how these tailored messages contribute to division and conflict in the Church. Thom is a second-generation Phoenician and he draws from his...2020-11-171h 00KinfolkEpisode 9: "Where Do We Go From Here" with Meagan T. HardingIn today’s episode we talk with attorney, entrepreneur, and activist, Meagan Harding, who is the co-founder of Rosa Rebellion, a platform for creative activism by and for women of color. As a civil rights attorney, Meagan has fought for wrongful conviction policy and has worked to shine a light on solitary confinement through the Texas Civil Rights Project. Meagan’s commitment to fighting for the black community is unshakable; however, she talks honestly about the exhaustion, frustration, and sorrow, that comes with being an activist. Rest is a biblical mandate and for Meagan, that means that rest and recov...2020-11-0355 min