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The Original Juneteenth-An Interview

UrbanFaith sat down with Valerie Boyer, an educator, minister and Galveston native to talk about the history of Juneteenth and its meaning today as a federal holiday in the United States of America.

Honoring Our Heavenly And Earthly Fathers on Father’s Day

Why is it that we may struggle so much to honor fathers? The answers are unclear and varied. But if we start with figuring out how to honor God as our heavenly Father, it may help us get better at honoring our earthly fathers.

Faith, Fatherhood, and Football The 2% Way Interview with Myron Rolle

How do you balance fatherhood with football and neurosurgery? UrbanFaith sat down with Dr. Myron Rolle to discuss his tactics and testimony in his book The 2% Way.

Shooting Stars: The Story of Young LeBron James

UrbanFaith sat down with the director of Shooting Stars, Chris Robinson to talk about what it was like to tell the story of the young LeBron James and his teammates.

Brainwashed: An Interview with Manny Arango

Manny Arango believes we are all brainwashed.

Why Don’t We Celebrate Pentecost This Year?

Pentecost is one of the most important days in scripture, one of the most important days in Church history, and one of the most significant days for all Christians because it is the birthday for the Church. But it is a day that often passes with little celebration and attention in the lives of many believers. Why don’t we celebrate Pentecost?

Belonging: Interview with Michelle Miller

UrbanFaith caught up with Michelle Miller to talk about her best selling memoir Belonging

Are you embracing the 4 C’s of financial literacy?

Create an outlook on money that will push and motivate you to have a healthy relationship with your finances.

Life Starts Now: An Interview with Chanel Dokun

Have you ever felt like you’ve been waiting for life to happen? Chanel Dokun, a therapist and life planner, helps us in her book Life Starts Now: How to Create the Life You’ve Been Waiting For

God’s Gift of Being Your Mother

COMMENTARY: I am not a biological mother, but I have mothered so many children throughout my life. My life has not played out the way I planned it, but it has worked out exactly as God has planned it.

5 powerful secrets to finding Mr. or Mrs. Right as a Young, Christian Single

Let’s face it. Being single and Christian is hard. It’s even harder to find that person you want to spend the rest of your life with. There are so many factors to consider: age, personality, looks, and spirituality. It can all become a blur. Here are five powerful secrets.

What Had Happened Was: An Interview with Chaz Smith

UrbanFaith editor Allen Reynolds sat down with viral content creator Chaz Smith to discuss his new Bible Story Series What Had Happened Was

Black Men x Healthcare: UrbanFaith

UrbanFaith interviewed Dr. Jerome Adams, former US Surgeon General and Dr. William Humphries, Neurosurgeon and healthcare expert about Black Men’s health.

Feeding your Temple: Body, Mind, and Spirit

God gave each of us these beautiful temples that were made in His image. It is imperative that we take care of them and treasure them just as He treasures us.

The Dante Bowe Interview

In this UrbanFaith EXCLUSIVE Award Winning Christian Artist Dante Bowe talks about his journey, his creative process, and more

Straight Shooter: The Stephen A. Smith Interview

UrbanFaith Contributor Maina Mwaura sat down with the hardest working man in sports media Stephen A. Smith to talk about his NYT bestselling book Straight Shooter

Praise This

EXCLUSIVE interview with Anjelika Washington from the new movie Praise This on peacock

Give Me Your Feet: A Maundy Thursday Reflection

A reflection on the rite of footwashing that Jesus initiated long ago with his disciples, a rite that accents many Maundy Thursday services in the Christian church.

Holy Tuesday Devotional

A Reflection on Holy Tuesday

True Impact: An Interview with Troy Vaughn

Troy Vaughn went from homelessness to pastor and CEO of one of the largest organizations fighting homelessness in the country. UrbanFaith sat down to hear his wisdom and journey

Ida B. Wells didn’t let opposition stop her mission

God still counts on His people to declare the pure message of the Gospel and stand for justice

Missions &. Medicine: An Interview with Dr. Paul Osteen

UrbanFaith a sat down to discuss the M3: Mobilizing Medical Missions Conference Dr. Paul Osteen

Overcoming Obstacles As A Faith Based CEO

3 essential tips can help you navigate obstacles as a faith-based CEO.

UrbanFaith x Faitth Brooks: Remember Me Now

UrbanFaith sat down with Faitth Brooks to talk about her journey, her new book, and her thoughts on how we can join in remembering black women now.

Creed III: Exclusive Interview with Michael B. Jordan x Jonathan Majors

UrbanFaith Exclusive Interview with Creed III star-director Michael B. Jordan and co-star Jonathan Majors

Never Far From Home: Bruce Jackson’s Journey from the Projects to Microsoft

Bruce Jackson shares his inspirational journey from urban poverty to attorney for hip hop legends and tech giants

The Faith of Our Fathers: Reclaiming the (North African) Church Fathers

Many African-Americans, don’t realize that some of the most influential theologians originated from northern Africa. Find out who they are and how they have influenced Christianity as we know it.

Dancing in the Darkness: An Interview with Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III

UrbanFaith sat down with the prolific prophet Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III to discuss his new book Dancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons for Thriving in Turbulent Times.

The Marriage Mindset

or over two decades, people have been attempting to redefine marriage. And as commendable as pledging a lifelong commitment is, there is no difference between that and how God intended for us to approach our marriages.

The Church and Marriage: Why Can’t We Talk About Sex?

The Church is supposed to be a haven for people. It is often said that the church house is like a hospital, and the believers are the patients searching for healing. If you believe that to be at least somewhat true, then I think we should talk about what spiritual...

Loving Bravely

Commentary: Loving bravely is risking great personal cost to do good for someone, even when you know that others may ridicule you for doing so. That’s the kind of love I want to give this Valentine’s Day.

A Black history primer on African Americans’ fight for equality – 5 essential reads

As the father of Black history, Carter G. Woodson had a simple goal – to legitimize the study of African American history and culture.

Let’s not gloss over the faith of Black figures this Black History Month

Every Black History Month we see a million memes, quotes, and images of Black people who have played an important role in shaping the story and lives of black people in America. We have heard about Martin Luther King Jr., Harriett Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Rosa...

Diary of A Wimpy Author: An Interview with Jeff Kinney

UrbanFaith sat down with Jeff Kinney the author of the best selling Diary of A Wimpy Kid Series

Jesus is the Light of the World

The birth of Christ was necessary because we, human beings, needed to restore our relationship with God

Sunday school looks different since pandemic’s start: From monthly to missing

“We have a crisis of catechism going on in America right now,” Wright said, expressing concern for the religious upbringing of the youngest generation.

Reflections of Christmas Past and Present

“I may not understand His thoughts or His ways, I will not lean to my own understanding; I will trust Him in all that I do. I hope the Christmas season brings you as much joy as it brings me. And always remember: Jesus is the reason for the season!”

In these polarized times, even a prayer could be up for debate

After struggling over wording in the prayer, one ecumenical organization is developing new tools to address divides within its own network.

Kick Up Some Dust: An Interview with Bernie Marcus

Bernie Marcus is known today as the successful co-founder of one of the most recognizable companies in the country: Home Depot. He is an author with his book Kick Up Some Dust: Thinking Big, Giving Back, and Doing It Yourself. But his journey has been...

A pilgrimage in the footsteps of Lott Carey’s pioneering mission to Africa

A journey ‘home’ to a place my ancestors never saw again.

Aspire for More: An Interview with Angela Cannon

UrbanFaith sat down with Angela Cannon, SVP of Multicultural Networks and Strategy for UP Entertainment, to discuss her career journey

7 Tips for Success from Mark Cuban (EXCLUSIVE)

UrbanFaith had an exclusive Q&A with Billionaire Businessman Mark Cuban to receive some concise wisdom for lifelong success

Are American Christians on the path to severe persecution for their faith?

Christian politicians in America have been attacked for their religious convictions, but Christians in other parts of the world face much more than mere criticism.

DEVOTION: Why You Should See This Movie

We have to share our devotion to our heritage

Thanksgiving hymns are a few centuries old, tops – but biblical psalms of gratitude and praise go back thousands of years

King David playing the lyre in a scene from a 15th-century manuscript of the Book of Psalms. Historica Graphica Collection/Heritage Images/Hulton Archive via Getty Images David W. Stowe, Michigan State UniversityThanksgiving doesn’t ring in the ear for...