Purpose

How putting purpose into your New Year’s resolutions can bring meaning and results

New Year’s resolutions are often no more than good ideas that last a few weeks. Research suggests, however, that putting purpose behind your resolutions can make a big difference. Here’s how.

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.

Devotional: Creation awaits you

Instead of complaining about the problems in our lives, help us to look for opportunities to make a change.

God Knows the Plans

Sometimes God places a verse of Scripture in front of us again and again — until we believe it.

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?

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.

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.

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

Uphill: An Interview with Jamele Hill

UrbanFaith interviewed woman of faith and award winning journalist Jamele Hill about her new memoir

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.

DEVOTION: Why You Should See This Movie

We have to share our devotion to our heritage

One man moved to Thanksgiving Street

Moving from Grumbling To Thanksgiving

Never Would Have Made It: An Interview with Bishop Marvin Sapp

UrbanFaith sat down with Bishop Marvin Sapp to talk about everything from film to football and ministry to mental health.

Believe For It: A Look at CeCe Winans’ new book

CeCe Winans explores her journey of lifelong faith and her pursuit pass it on to the next generation in her new book Believe For It.

Brainwashed: An Interview with Manny Arango

Manny Arango believes we are all brainwashed.

PBS docs depict Frederick Douglass’ and Harriet Tubman’s paths of freedom, faith

‘Religion for both Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass was the foundation in many ways of who they are,’ said co-director Stanley Nelson.

How to Live out Your Faith in the Public Sphere

As a Christian, you may ask yourself at times how to live out your faith in the public sphere. Here are some ways we can approach it

Stop Asking For Permission with Stephen Chandler

Have you ever wondered how to press into your purpose? Pastor Stephen Chandler to talk about his new book Stop Asking For Permission which helps us unlock our God given potential.

Killing Comparison: An Interview with Nona Jones

Nona Jones helps us get past the temptation of jealousy and attack of insecurity in her new book Killing Comparison

The Journey: An Interview with Dr. Tony Evans & Priscilla Shirer

UrbanFaith sat down with Dr. Tony Evans and his daughter Priscilla Shirer to discuss their documentary Journey with Jesus and their book Divine Disruption

Testimony Tuesday: Surviving Cancer

Thank God, I didn’t get stuck but moved past my circumstances, when I was diagnosed with my first brain tumor.

Faithful Service: An Interview with Rep. Val Demings

UrbanFaith exclusive interview with US Congresswoman Val Demings

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

Three Tips for Bringing Your Ministry Skills Into the Marketplace

Tip #1: Break Out of Your Box Understand that God uniquely designed you. Everything about you was created to appeal to the people, place, and position that God destined for your life. Breaking out of your box is an act of surrender that allows God the opportunity to...

Derrick Boseman Reflects on His Brother Chadwick’s Faith, Spirituality

Derrick says his famous brother was a man of faith who took the gifts that God blessed him with and multiplied them.

Why Christians Need to Talk About Sex

Here are 3 major reasons why Christians need to talk about sex.

Speaking Across Generations: Interview with Dr. Darrell Hall

UrbanFaith sat down with Darrell Hall to discuss his new book Speaking Across Generations

EntreVangelism: Stepping Out of the Church and Into the Marketplace

For years, I struggled to reconcile my passion for ministry and the marketplace.

What makes a business enterprise successful?

The Global Ethics University has identified values they say a person in business or ministry needs to be successful

A Freedom That Can’t Be Stolen

As many are focused on celebrating Juneteenth and freedom, are you still in emotional chains due to injustice?

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.

Pots and Kettles

Something I’ve always struggled with while studying the bible is the relationship between the Old Testament and New Testament.

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?

Honoring God And Sharing Your Gift: Wisdom from Otis Kemp

Gospel Artist Otis Kemp shares a few key nuggets of authentic wisdom for people trying to be a blessing while being blessed.

Why we need the Africa Study Bible

The internet is saturated with tons of information for all facets of life, including spiritual resources. In fact, if you do an Amazon search for something like study Bible results will include a wide variety of options. While scrolling down the list, you will find...

No Bias in Christ

Has the enemy convinced you that there are certain blessings you cannot attain in this lifetime?

Some marriages know the joy of intimate relationships

The amazing truth is that Jesus wants us to enjoy the same intimacy with Him and with the Father that He himself enjoys.

Holiness: An Interview with Jackie Hill Perry

Why is it so hard to trust God sometimes? UrbanFaith interviewed Jackie Hill Perry about her new book Holier Than Thou which helps us answer that question.

Uncompromising: An Interview with Steve White

Steve White, the President of Comcast uplifts the impact of his mother as he discusses his book Uncompromising with UrbanFaith in this interview!

Devotion: An Instrument of Righteousness

Just as wickedness is likened to an instrument, righteousness is also likened to an instrument. It is up to us to choose what type of influence we desire to govern our lives.

How to put your faith to work in response to today’s violence

Here are a few suggestions on how we can respond to the violence and pain through active faith.

Devotion: The Yoke of Invisible Slavery

Jesus was not afraid to address slavery head on

Balance: Interview with Touré Roberts

UrbanFaith sat down to interview Touré Roberts, the visionary leader and founder of ONE (formerly OneChurch LA) to discuss his new book Balance. Touré Roberts is a man who wears many hats. He is a husband, father, producer, pastor, author, speaker, and...

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