Commentary
I Lived to Tell The Story: UrbanFaith x Tamika Mallory
Tamika Mallory talks about activism and life in her new memoir
Holy Tuesday Devotional
A Reflection on Holy Tuesday
Living for We Podcast: Communities Combatting Gun Violence
This powerful podcast tells the stories of community members breaking the cycle of gun violence
Church Girl: Dr. Sarita Lyons x UrbanFaith
How can Black women thrive in Black Churches? Dr. Sarita Lyon’s new book Church Girl deals with identity, vision, church hurt, relationships, rest, and more through the eyes of a minister and therapist.
Love, Basketball, & Justice: An Interview with Maya Moore Irons & Jonathan Irons
Former WNBA Superstar Maya Moore Irons and her husband Prison Reform Advocate Jonathan Irons talk about their journeys of triumph on two courts
4 Ways Marriage Requires Adaptation
Becoming married requires adapting to our partner in ways we aren’t normally taught. Here are 4 ways you can adapt to move forward toward a healthy marriage.
HistoryMakers x UrbanFaith Interview
HistoryMakers Founder Julieanna Richardson on the important of knowing our history
Q&A with Fawn Weaver
Entrepreneur Fawn Weaver shares her story and questions from her new book
Cleanin’ Up Christmas
We are meticulous in repainting the Christmas narrative to make it look beautiful to the world, but do we miss out on the significance of humble beginnings when we do this?
Why We Must Wait: An Advent Reflection
With Advent upon us, it is time for us to reclaim, now more than ever, the discipline of waiting and delayed gratification.
We Are The Leaders We Have Been Looking For: Dr. Eddie Glaude x UrbanFaith
Princeton University Professor or Religion Dr. Eddie Glaude talks about how to look to our communities instead of individuals to help us build the future we want
The Good Neighbor
We Need to Remember What It Means to Be Good Neighbors
Plenty Good Room: UrbanFaith x Rev. Dr. Andrew Wilkes
UrbanFaith interviewed Rev. Dr. Andrew Wilkes to talk about his book Plenty Good Room and its invitation to co-creating an abundant system for all people.
April Simpkins on Mental Health Advocacy
Mental Health Advocate April Simpkins talks about losing her daughter and working for better mental healthcare
Authentic Leadership: Alan Marshall II x UrbanFaith
Alan Marshall II’s book Unleashing Your Inner Weirdo: A Journey to Authenticity shares the wisdom believers need to embrace their unique and God gifts
Rings of Review: Opinion on Rings of Power Ep 1-3
The following review is a reflection on Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power Season 2 episodes 1-3 on Prime Video. The opinions shared are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. You can stream Rings of Power on Prime Video. I am a...
UrbanFaith x Aaron Cole: Sorry I Changed (Again)
UrbanFaith sat down to interview Aaron Cole, a Christian rapper and singer who started out as a teenager and is now claiming his place as an up and coming star.
Hope in the Darkness: UrbanFaith x Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power
UrbanFaith sat down with cast members from Prime Video’s Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power to talk about hope, community, and overcoming
When Faith Disappoints: Lisa Fields x UrbanFaith
In her new book Lisa Fields shares her own struggles with faith and how she has been strengthened in her faith spite of them
Pressing America to Keep Its Promises
The horrific legacy of treatment towards marginalized groups in the USA indicates that we are still on the journey to living up to what was written in our Declaration.
10 Things I’ve Learned from Homeschooling
It has been six months since we started on this journey with our 14-year-old son, who began a home-based high school curriculum last fall. I’m no expert by any means, but you’d be surprised how much several trials by fire in a short amount of time can teach you.
Sound of Hope: Interview with Nika King
Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot star Nika King talks about faith, inspiration, and facing the foster care system
No Failure: An Interview with Melvin Crispell III
Stellar and Grammy Nominated Artist Melvin Crispell III talks about his journey and his inspiration.
Connecting the Dots with Linsey Davis x Michael Tyler
UrbanFaith sat down with Linsey Davis and Michael Tyler to talk about their newest children’s book The Smallest Spot of a Dot which talks about our common humanity
The Privilege of Prayer with Andrew Carter
Pastor Andrew Carter reminds us that prayer is a privilege, not a chore in his new book
Finding Your Voice and Feeling the Vibes: An Interview with Kierra Sheard
Artist, Author, Actress, and Speaker Kierra Sheard talks about her inspiration and her latest books
The Invisible Ache: Interview with Courtney B. Vance x Dr. Robin Smith
Courtney B. Vance & Dr. Robin Smith share practical tools that offer Black men guidance and support for reclaiming mental well-being and finding whole, full-hearted living.
Easter Sunrise and the Risen Inmate
On Easter morning, God rejoices in the praises of His people from the church sanctuaries. But God also listens for the prayers of the prisoner. Will we also remember the prisoners and their families on Resurrection morning?
When Shift Happens: Michelle McKinney Hammond x UrbanFaith
Dr. Michelle McKinney Hammond shares about her faith, struggles, and embracing change through life seasons in her new book When Shift Happens
We’re Still Doing Easter?
Is it time for Easter again? It doesn’t feel like the Easter season. Easter (or Resurrection Sunday for the purists) is around the corner, and yet many people feel little reason to celebrate.
Legendary Woman: An Interview with Michelle McClain Walters
In today’s times of women go-getters, entrepreneurs and bosses, Michelle McClain Walters uses her faith and God’s promises to motivate women to their calling through her new book Legendary Woman
Masters of the Air x UrbanFaith
UrbanFaith Editor Allen Reynolds had the opportunity to talk to Dee Rees, one of the directors of the hit Apple TV+ series Masters of the Air which featured the Tuskeegee Airmen and fighter pilots during World War II. He talked with Dee about what it was like to tell...
UrbanFaith x Sow and Tell
UrbanFaith sat down with Denya & Cellus Hamilton to talk about their Sow & Tell conference that integrates Faith & Works for Black & Brown Communities
The women who stood with Martin Luther King Jr. and sustained a movement for social change
Scholar Vicki Crawford explains the contributions of women who influenced MLK and helped to fuel some of the most significant campaigns of the civil rights era
27 Summers: Ronald Olivier x UrbanFaith
Ronald Olivier went from life in prison to life in Christ. UrbanFaith interviews him about his book, his journey, and his advice for people feeling hopeless today.
Share The Dream: Chris Broussard on MLK’s Dream
UrbanFaith talked with co-host Chris Broussard about the Share The Dream Bible Study and MLK’s legacy 60 years after the “I Have A Dream” speech.
Setting Goals
Where do you see yourself in two years? What about five years? Do you have a detailed plan for achieving these goals? It's easy to live from day to day without thinking about the specific steps you need to take to reach your future goals successfully. Many of us may...
Do you eat black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day?
Do you eat black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day?
What is Kwanzaa Really About?
What is Kwanzaa and why do so many African Americans choose to celebrate the holiday?
Trolls Band Together Interview
UrbanFaith sat down with the Director of the new movie Trolls: Band Together Walt Dohrn to talk about the movie
Invisible Generals
As we honor our former soldiers this Veterans Day, let us learn the true story of these Invisible Generals who changed our nation.
A God with a heart for the marginalized
A lot of times, in the midst of trial and tribulation, one can feel as though no one sees or understands the plight they are going through. However, in Deuteronomy 24 we see the thoughtfulness of God.
Wrong Lanes Have Right Turns: An Interview with Michael Phillips
Michael Philips’ book Wrong Lanes Have Right Turns details his journey, his context, and his perspective on one of the most important topics for us everyday: how to educate our children and dismantle the school to prison pipeline.
We’ll All Be Free: UrbanFaith x Caroline Sumlin
UrbanFaith interviewed Caroline Sumlin about her new book We’ll All Be Free which confronts white supremacy’s assault on our self worth
The Burial: UrbanFaith x Willie Gary
UrbanFaith sat down with Willie Gary, the man behind the true story of the new film The Burial about having Jamie Foxx play him in a movie, the film, and his hopes to inspire others
Blue Eyes-Brown Eyes: An Interview with Jane Elliott
Internationally known educator Jane Elliott who showed how racism is internalized by children discusses her hopes and concerns for relationships across difference over 50 years after her famous Blue Eyes-Brown Eyes Exercise
Marriage Be Hard: Interview with @Kevonstage and @Mrskevonstage
Marriage Be Hard, but people be fake. Kevin and Melissa Fredericks aka KevOnStage and MrsKevonStage keep it real in this interview about their book Marriage Be Hard which was released one year ago
Never Forget, Despite the Pandemic
I remember the heartbreak and months-long mourning in New York City after that fateful day back on September 11, 2001. Even amidst this ongoing and insufferable pandemic, we owe the victims and their families a moment of recognition and remembrance. We must #NeverForget.
Praying For Our World
A Prayer for the World Inspired by A Conversation with US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas Greenfield
Uphill: An Interview with Jemele Hill
UrbanFaith interviewed woman of faith and award winning journalist Jemele Hill about her new memoir