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  • "Featured" 14
  • Artwork 2
  • Devotional 22
  • Documentary 3
  • Idea 23
  • Instrumental 2
  • Interview 1
  • Liturgy 3
  • Podcast 4
  • Poetry 20
  • Social Activism 36
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No More Wasted Years
No More Wasted Years

An inspirational teaser to our next release. A toast to the Kingdom Of God.

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DevotionalJo SaxtonMarch 12, 2023Jo Saxton
Co-Writing Business Realities
Co-Writing Business Realities

"Practicalities to consider before co-writing a song with others." (Malcolm du Plessis)

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SongwritingMalcolm du PlessisJanuary 13, 2023Malcolm du Plessis
Simplicity
Simplicity

My soul begs for a multiplicity of simplicity.

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PoetrySharon IrvingSeptember 5, 2022Sharon Irving
Truth Be Told
Truth Be Told

The launch of a new series - a vlog by Nontombi Tutu.

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Social ActivismNontombi TutuJune 17, 2022Nontombi Tutu
Stand By Me
Stand By Me

Will Lee has a way of tapping into universal realities that effect us all.

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Poetry, IdeaWill LeeJune 12, 2022Will Lee
Article In Resolute Magazine
Article In Resolute Magazine

Aasha Marie’s interview with some of the artists on our hip hop project.

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StoryCommon HymnalMarch 12, 2022Common Hymnal
Truth Be Told: My History Is Black
Truth Be Told: My History Is Black

A vlog by Phillip Joubert.

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Social ActivismPhillip JoubertFebruary 14, 2022Phillip Joubert
A Reckoning
A Reckoning

The God of Justice remembers it all. (David Gate)

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Social Activism, PoetryDavid GateJanuary 18, 2022David Gate
January 6th And The Gospel Of Violence
January 6th And The Gospel Of Violence

On the anniversary of the darkest day in recent American history, Phillip Joubert reflects on the implications of the siege of the Capitol.

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Social Activism, "Featured"Phillip JoubertJanuary 6, 2022Phillip Joubert
I Moved From One South Africa To Another
I Moved From One South Africa To Another

As we reflect on the life and legacy of Bishop Tutu, let’s listen to Nontombi and Malcolm …

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Social Activism, Spoken Word, "Featured"Malcolm du PlessisDecember 26, 2021Malcolm du Plessis, Nontombi Tutu
The Speed Of God
The Speed Of God

“The speed of God is not hurry.” (Will Lee)

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Poetry, DevotionalWill LeeOctober 24, 2021Will Lee
The Trinity Painting
The Trinity Painting

“Inspired by Richard Rohr’s description of an icon by Andrei Rublev.” (Paul Rivas)

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ArtworkPaul RivasAugust 13, 2021Paul Rivas
Body Poems
Body Poems

“Most Christians have a dysfunctional relationship with their own bodies..” (David Gate)

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PoetryDavid GateJuly 31, 2021David Gate
Like Every Selfie
Like Every Selfie

“Be kind about the names your friends give to their children.” (David Gate)

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Poetry, DevotionalBrandi MillerJuly 2, 2021David Gate
An Asian-American Perspective
An Asian-American Perspective

“I remember a conversation a friend and I had my freshman year in college. We shared a similar Asian-American experience.” (Andrew Huang)

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Social Activism, IdeaAndrew HuangJune 13, 2021Andrew Huang
Enneagram Beatitudes
Enneagram Beatitudes

9 Enneagram poems by David Gate.

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Poetry, DevotionalDavid GateMay 7, 2021David Gate
Coping, Not Coping
Coping, Not Coping

A poem by David Gate.

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Poetry, DevotionalDavid GateMay 4, 2021David Gate
Here Comes This Dreamer
Here Comes This Dreamer

The title poem from Micah Bournes’ collection: “Here Comes This Dreamer.”

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"Featured", PoetryMicah BournesJanuary 15, 2021Micah Bournes
White Supremacist Terror
White Supremacist Terror

“The eagle’s wing is broken … The bison lays bleeding.” (David Gate)

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Social Activism, "Featured", PoetryDavid GateJanuary 11, 2021David Gate
A Kingdom Sowing And Reaping
A Kingdom Sowing And Reaping

“It does not belong to this year or next ...” (David Gate)

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"Featured", Poetry, IdeaDavid GateDecember 30, 2020David Gate
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