The Purpose and Beyond Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In Day 2 of his Five Days of Forgiveness series, Rev. Jackson takes a look at the anger associated with not forgiving and how it takes a toll on us. We have become perpetually angry as human beings, but that was never God's design for our lives. Key thought: If anger is costing you your peace, it's too expensive and you can't afford it! Support the show Be sure to f...

Send us Fan Mail In this opening session of his Five Days of Forgiveness Series, Rev. Jackson asks a critical question: Do you really want to be free? An unwillingness to forgive is a prison and many stay locked away because they prefer the grudge over freedom. Key thought: Holding the weight of the grudge takes your strength, not theirs. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krj...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspired episode, Rev. Jackson takes a fresh look at the wedding at Cana in John Chapter 2. He encourages the listener to listen to do what Jesus says and follow His instructions, even if it seems as if something is missing. We must be prepared to do things that don't seem to make sense, all because there's a blessing in being a faithful servant. Key thought: Som...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rev. Jackson explores the idea that lies can be inconsequential and don't cause harm. We often try to minimize the damage that lies cause, as exampled in the various views on the case of actor Jussie Smollett, but as Rev. Jackson explains, every lie is designed to cause some kind of harm, whether great or small. Key thought: "Truth can be painful, but it...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rev. Jackson examines the difference in being vigilant and vengeful for the Black community. In this current climate where we've become what Rev. Jackson calls "rage junkies", we must become people that respond accordingly instead of just reacting. We have to come to a place where we understand that being vigilant is necessary, but being vengeful ta...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rev. Jackson once again encourages the listeners to follow the voice of God before they listen to the doubts and opinions of man. We can't change God's purpose for our lives, but we can reject it through disobedience and our desire to do things our way or in the way of man. Key thought: You can't be outdone doing what God told YOU to do! Support the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rev. Jackson is joined by his good friend and brother in the ministry Rev. Michael Evans of the New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit. In the wake of the recent R. Kelly documentary, their discussion revolves around the ongoing problem of victim blaming as it relates to rape and sexual assault, and how our society seems more intent on blaming everyone else EXCEPT t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rev. Jackson challenges us to examine HOW we wait on God. What is our attitude? What is our demeanor? Why are we still worried when God has not only promised to take care of us, but He's done it over and over again? Key thought: When we worry about whether God will punch in on time, we lose sight of the fact that He has yet to punch out at any time! Support t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rev. Jackson takes a long look at the documentary series "Surviving R. Kelly". While we know that there are other predators among us, Rev. Jackson explains why we don't have to choose one fight over the other, and why it was important to expose what R. Kelly has done and is doing, while simultaneously looking for ways to solve the overall issue of a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rev. Jackson outlines three principles that will help us to be better as ourselves in the New Year. We can keep a more positive mindset for the new year if we keep some things to ourselves. Key thought: We must be more reflective than reactive. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon.com/PurposeAn...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rev. Jackson takes a look at the divisive nature of the Trump Presidency, how he's built a wall that we never even expected, and how Christians should still be hoping for his redemption. Key thought: The point of this wall was to separate us so that no common ground could ever be reached. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries T...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rev. Jackson sits down with Minister Churchill Selatole of Johannesburg, South Africa. Min. Selatole is an author, worship leader, gospel recording artist, and ambassador for Christ, who's currently on a global missionary tour to various countries and continents to share the truth about Biblical worship. In this conversation, Min. Selatole and Rev. Jackson di...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rev. Jackson takes a look at Serena Williams, the U.S. Open, and what we can learn from the situation about composure in adverse situations. Key thought: Life won't always be fair and things won't always go your way, but it's how you handle it that makes all the difference. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To bec...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, Rev. Jackson discusses the story of Mary's alabaster box. He points out how she broke her box open and what was valuable flowed out. In that same manner, God sometimes has to break us open to get what's valuable to flow from us. Key thought: People will encourage you to take what's valuable and sell it to the world, rather than lay it at the feet of...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rev. Jackson appeals to the accountability of those of us that are responsible for bringing visions to reality. While support from others is always what we would like to have, the most important thing for us to do is be involved in our own successes. Key thought: Don't be so busying supporting others that you forget to show up for yourself. Support the show B...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rev. Jackson reflects on his brief sabbatical, and discusses the importance of taking a break every now and then so that your vision can get the best version of you! Key thought: Don't die with it, but don't kill yourself in the midst of it either. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministries To become a patron, visit www.patreon...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rev. Jackson revisits a topic from his "Your Life with Purpose" radio broadcast, and asks are we able to shift higher if God answers our prayers to enlarge our territory? In order to handle the blessings at the next level, last level's effort won't do. Key thought: You may get the territory without initially having anyone to help you till the g...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's podcast, Rev. Jackson revisits the story of David and Goliath. He discusses the story before the story, and how David couldn't use King Saul's armor in order to defeat Goliath. He had to go with what God gave Him: A slingshot and five smooth stones. Sometimes, we can't go into battle the way that others would. We have to go with what God has give...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Rev. Jackson gives principles on how Christians can succeed without having a spirit of bitterness about the struggle. We're also encouraged to share our successes with those that supported us, not in a spirit of revenge against those that didn't, but because those that support us should be honored and appreciated. Key thought: If they can&apo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rev. Jackson goes further into his words of inspiration for those that are chasing their dreams, encouraging them to be patient, even as people think you should throw in the towel. Key thought: If Plan B isn't an alternate route to your goal, you're not as committed as you think you are! Support the show Be sure to find us at www.facebook.com/krjministri...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rev. Jackson gives some principles on how we can pursue our God-ordained purpose in the midst of doubt, and how we must maintain our focus on the main mission without getting distracted by side missions that can cause us to fail. Key thought: The purpose of your life is not to teach people a lesson for doubting you. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.faceb...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rev. Jackson encourages his listeners to stop wasting time chasing their dreams, and get started right where they are! Things don't have to be perfect for you to chase what God has promised. You just have to get started! Key point: Don't just work on it, go after it! You'll waste a lot of time waiting for "people" to come around. Support t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rev. Jackson encourages those that are following their dreams and their God-given purpose to obey God, rather than stopping to defend their call to man. What God wants from us is obedience, not a defense. Key thought: You can't defend God's plan for your life because even you don't fully understand it. Support the show Be sure to find us at www.face...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, Rev. Jackson confronts the notion that people that don't root for LeBron James the basketball player are somehow rooting against LeBron James the man, and how it's caused an unnecessary divide in the Black community. Key thought: Your blackness is not defined by whether or not you're rooting for LeBron the basketball player. Support the show Be sure...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, Rev. Jackson stresses the fact that some people will never be satisfied with how we live our lives or what we turn out to be, but we've got to pursue what makes us happy, and not try to live our lives to please others. Key thought: Some people would rather ruin the relationship with you than allow you to be you! Support the show Be sure to find us at www.face...