SpeakEZ Black Renaissance Podcast

Min. Harris explores how we deny the Resurrection not by rejecting Easter, but by missing Christ because we are too attached to our own certainty. From Emmaus to Peter’s witness in Acts, he challenges Christian nationalism, religious arrogance, and spiritual gatekeeping, reminding us that resurrection belongs to the whole world. Christ is still walking, still breaking bread, and still opening eyes...

This sermon explores the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1–9) through ancestral remembrance, biblical exegesis, and practical discipleship. Honoring Moses and Elijah, it reveals how Jesus fulfills the Law and the Prophets while offering guidance for living faithfully in a turbulent world—with resurrection hope, moral courage, and spiritual wisdom.

The script from today’s Dissertation (PROPOSAL) Defense—unanimously approved without deliberation. It's been unofficial for a few months…but I'm officially an ABD Ph. D. Candidate.

“Egypt and the Promise of Refuge”  is a Christmas sermon rooted in Matthew 2 that centers the nativity story on displacement, protection, and survival. Rather than treating the flight into Egypt as a minor detail, the message focuses on Jesus entering the world as a child threatened by political violence and preserved through refuge. Through a close reading of Matthew 2, the sermon presents Egypt...

This sermon on Luke 14:25–33 examines the radical cost of following Christ through the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. From Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church to resisting Hitler, Bonhoeffer models “costly grace.” Three lessons call the Church to humility, faithfulness over tradition, and resurrection hope in the face of death.

Part five of The Sisters of Hagar—“The Brothers & Sisters of Hagar”—reads Leviticus 24 through Acts 7:22 to expose boundary-keeping that denies Nile-Valley roots. Pastor Qadry charges the Black Church to reject colonized preaching, reclaim Ma’atic balance, and let anti-African forms die so a resurrected, Africa-rooted, Christ-charged community can rise. Anchored by ancestral veneration and the...

In The Sun Rose, So Must We (Genesis 41:45, 50–52, 57), Pastor Qadry reclaims Aseneth, Joseph’s Egyptian wife, as a priestess of Anu and bearer of African cosmic wisdom. While patriarchal traditions reduce her to wife and mother, African memory restores her priesthood and balance. The sermon calls the church to rise together by embracing harmony between African women and men, rejecting white patri...

In The Witch of Endor (1 Samuel 28:3–25), Pastor Qadry reframes the so-called “witch” as a priestess and healer carrying African wisdom in the tradition of Hagar. The sermon critiques how Saul outlawed mediums yet turned to Endor’s power when desperate, exposing empire’s hypocrisy. Rooted in the principles of Maat, the message charges the church to love God by honoring Africa, guard the spirit wit...

In this sermon, The First Word Still Speaks, Pastor Qadry critiques Paul’s allegory in Galatians 4 and reclaims Hagar as an African mother of nations shaped by the wisdom of Maat. Exposing how scripture and churches have disinherited African identity, the message calls believers to remember who they were before renaming, affirm that the first word still speaks, and embrace freedom as God’s will—no...

Pastor Qadry opens the Sisters of Hagar series with Genesis 21, showing how God’s justice hears children’s cries and calls the church to nurture, provide, and empower.

One God. Many Names. One People.  is a sermon that reclaims African spiritual legacy within the Christian tradition. Rooted in Psalm 97 and John 17:20–26, the message begins with an ancestral invocation, honoring both remembered and forgotten foreparents who now live among the Orisha—divine reflections of God’s unity found in nature. The sermon challenges the demonization of African cosmology by s...

In this Good Friday sermon, Pastor Qadry delivers a soul-stirring message rooted in Afrocentric theology, drawing sacred parallels between the ancient burial of Pharaoh Pepi I of Kemet and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Framed by Luke 23:46, “Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit,” this 8-minute reflection invokes African spiritual traditions, the 42 Principles of Ma’at, and the redemptive...

St. Luke United Methodist Church—Bryn Mawr, PA. Centering on the life and legacy of Sojourner Truth, this message challenges traditional interpretations of 2 Corinthians 5:16–21 that promote cultural conformity in the name of Christian unity. Min. Harris reclaims reconciliation as sacred coexistence, not submission, through Africological theology, womanist spirituality, and bold biblical exegesis....

Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church—New Haven, CT. This (22 min) sermon honors the legacy of Queen Mother Harriet Tubman and her embodiment of divine sacrifice. It is rooted in John 6:47-53 and explores the profound connections between Jesus’ time in Egypt, ancient African spirituality, and the liberating principles of justice and love. We are called to fight mental slavery, reclaim our history, an...

Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church —New Haven, CT. This (13 min) sermon reclaims Thanksgiving as a celebration of unity and faith, rooted in the joyful encounter between Native Americans and Africans, as evidenced by shared cultural and spiritual practices. Psalm 100 emphasizes worship, identity, and God’s steadfast love, urging us to honor our ancestors and the Creator through enduring gratitude...

This short lecture explores key insights from the presentation  "Theological Anthropologies: From Kemet to Black Liberation,"  given at the 36th Annual Cheikh Anta Diop International Conference. In just 12 minutes, we break down how James Cone’s Black Liberation Theology compares to African spiritual traditions rooted in Ancient Egypt. We’ll also look at critiques of Cone’s work, especially around...

Part 4 of the Sermon Series Christ and the ISIS Cult , "Wisdom, Resistance, and Love” is a transformative sermon. We’ll explore how the Holy Trinity guides us in reclaiming our African spiritual roots, honoring the legacy of Queen Candace of Ethiopia, and learning from the Ethiopian Eunuch’s story in Acts 8. Discover how these ancient lessons challenge cultural assumptions, strengthen the Bla...

Part 3 of the Sermon Series, Christ & the ISIS Cult , join us for a powerful sermon exploring the roots of Black spirituality, the resilience of the Black Church, and the timeless lessons from 'The Souls of Black Folk' and the Canaanite Woman in Matthew 15. Discover how our faith connects to African heritage and challenges Jewish cultural biases.

Part 2 of the Sermon Series Christ and the ISIS Cult , Matthew 5 | Exploring African Spirituality and the Black Woman's Divine Role ✨🔮✝️ Dive into the legacy of the Shrine of the Black Madonna, connecting ancient African spirituality to the Bible, and the vital importance of the Black family. Tune in for a powerful message on history, faith, and reconciliation within the Black community!

Join us for a powerful Sunday School lesson as we delve into Luke 23:33-46, drawing captivating parallels between the Crucifixion of Jesus and the ancient practice of Pharaoh mummification dating back over 2600 years. Discover the profound connections and deeper spiritual insights awaiting us as we explore this rich tapestry of history and faith.

Part 1 of the Sermon Series Christ & the ISIS Cult , “Isaiah & the Isis Papers” explores connections in the Myth of Ausar, Auset, and Heru meets the Prophet Isaiah chapter 20 ✨🔮✝️ Delving into the parallels between these narratives and their relevance to Christianity. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on shared themes and spiritual insights!

🗳️ Get Ready for a GAME-CHANGING Presidential Campaign in 2024! Qadry and Chris JB REVEAL why Dr. Cornel West is the ULTIMATE candidate to TRANSFORM our communities! 💥🌟

Sunday, November 13, 2022. Saints Memorial Baptist Church, Willingboro, NJ.  Genesis 50:1-7;14.  Acts 8:26-35. 

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St. George's Episcopal Church - Brooklyn, NY. 07/24/2022