• Hidden Jewels in Plain Sight-Diversity & Christianity Pt 2- Trailer
    Nov 7 2024

    Trailer: The conversation continues between Amma Naomi and Deaconess Ruth on diversity & culture in the early church, to help acknowledge biases that have become a part of theolog. Beliefs of racial or gender inferiority and/or superiority in society are reflective of the Euro/American Christian model which conflicts with Christ’s teachings of ‘Love your neighbor’ .

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    1 min
  • Hidden Jewels in Plain Sight - Diversity & Christianity
    Nov 4 2024

    Bishop Naomi & Deaconess Ruth share their thoughts on culture & Christianity in the early church years. The discussion was prompted by a televangelist’s sermon rebuking the Black church for supporting a particular candidate during this 2024 election (excerpt links referenced below). As American’s of African descent, female clergy, and businesswomen, the message impacted them on many levels. The key question, did words spoken reflect Christ?


    Discussion related links:

    A Thoughtful response: https://youtu.be/kcnUz9sNGhc


    The sermon excerpt: https://www.facebook.com/LarryReidLive/videos/1521626651862132/?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&mibextid=rnUfBY&fs=e&s=TIeQ9V


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    27 mins
  • Hidden Jewels in Plain Sight- Trailer
    Nov 1 2024

    ATKW is excited to start season five with a conversation about culture and Christianity. Bishop Naomi speaks with Deaconess Ruth Lawson about current events and how they impact those who are following the Way of Christ.

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    1 min
  • A Purposeful Life
    Apr 4 2024
    Bishop Naomi takes a few moments to discuss the purposefulness of Christ’s life and his desire for us to discover and live out ours. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenthekingdomwithin/support
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    18 mins
  • Hold on to Faith for the Journey
    Mar 1 2024
    Bishop Naomi and her book club continue to highlight the jewels found in the reading of the book ‘Crazy Faith’ by Pastor M Todd that are helping her journey through life. Today she highlights a passage that encourages us to stay open to dreams & vision. Listen and be encouraged to continue to grow in the light and love of Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenthekingdomwithin/support
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    17 mins
  • Welcome 2024 - Walk In Victory
    Jan 10 2024
    Bishop Naomi welcomes the new year with reflections on her focus for 2024. Her word for this year is Victory. "Walk it out everyday." There is a lot going on in the world and the community of faith. It may seem like all is lost but she asks, "where do you get your intel?" She gets her inspiration from Psalms 37:23-25, Jeremiah 29:11-14, and Matthew 16:24-25. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenthekingdomwithin/support
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    32 mins
  • ATKW Book club is reading a book that inspires us to have crazy faith!
    Oct 24 2023
    This is a short pop up podcast to encourage listeners to continue reading and if they haven’t to join us in reading Crazy Faith by Pastor Michael Todd. Being asked to step out of the boat and walk on water in the midst of a storm is crazy. Being asked to throw a net on the other side of the boat to catch fish when you have been fishing in the same place all day is crazy. Doing what Jesus asks can make you feel like you have lost your reasoning but you are just fine! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenthekingdomwithin/support
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    3 mins
  • Vision and Faith
    Sep 11 2023
    We continue on the journey of building faith in our dreams and visions as we continue to read the book, Crazy Faith by Pastor M. Todd. In this episode Bishop Naomi shares how visions and dreams are in our lives to propel us forward. She shares her journey as a visionary and how she is finding the courage to live from faith to faith. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenthekingdomwithin/support
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    19 mins