Many 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! 

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 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.

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This 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 his life. Join us as we talk to P.T. about what it means to be obedient to the calling despite having different plans for your life and how to remain obedient even during the difficult seasons.

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Baron 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. 

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Shawn 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.

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Today, 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.

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Mike 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 calling even at your own expense. 

Check out his latest songwriting venture:  The Sustainer -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEsp8P6Aod0

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Isaac 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 him about what it means to be committed to your calling despite the odds. 

Check out Isaac and Moore https://www.instagram.com/isaacandmoore/

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Stephen 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 calling from season to season. 

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Temi 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 talk to Temi about what it means to stay committed to your calling despite expectations, doubts, and isolation.

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