Kiki's Korner Podcast

Yazmin Spearman is a third-year MDiv candidate at Duke Divinity. She defines herself as a human, creative writer, and preacher.

This episode was previously recorded in the summer of 2021. Due to my study abroad plans, Kiki's Korner was interrupted. Please enjoy this powerful conversation on intersectionality, critical race theory, womanism, the Black Church, and social movements.

Another 2 part series from Kiki's Korner Podcast featuring Brandon Wilkins. 

Brandon Wilkins, a former athlete and a current coach  joined me to discuss Athletes and Activism. We talked about our current racial climate and athletes standing for justice. Recently the Orlando Magic and Milwaukee Bucks boycotted Game 5 of the NBA playoffs in light of the Jacob Blake shooting. A change must come. Brandon’s bio coming soon but follow his podcast and blog @ashiftinpace

 *This episode was recorded before the shooting of Jacob Blake, the NBA Playoff Boycott and the Death of Chadwick Boseman. 

*New theme music by Brandon Wilkins - The name of the song is Vision Quest from Brandon's moniker House of Monsters! It's available on all streaming platforms, thank you Brandon for the music. 

Season Finale of Kiki's Korner! In the final episode of season 2, I have a conversation with my fellow Seminarian Reagan Jones about knowing our purpose and remembering our identity in Christ during an isolating pandemic. Streaming on all platforms Saturday at 9am.

You're enough.  

Part two of the Transracial Adoption series with the Solis family! On this episode, Nahir discusses her Facebook post that was heard around the world. In the Facebook post Nahir addressed the complex relationship between the Latino community  and Black community when it comes to race relations. We concluded with Biblical principles for Transracial Adoption.

This is a two-part series dedicated to Transracial Adoption.

My Youth Pastors Matt and Nahir Solis joined me on Kiki's Korner to discuss Transracial Adoption. A few years ago, they adopted Keson, Maya, and Kira. In part one of the series we discussed the Black Lives Matter Movement,  the current racial climate, and what the adoption process is like. This was a very powerful episode. I am grateful for their vulnerability, advocacy, and love. Streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Anchor, and YouTube. 

Isaiah 40:31

"but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint."

In this episode I discuss the power of prayer and action during a social uprising. 

Join me this Friday at 9 pm for a special edition episode of Kiki's Korner, as I will discuss the current state of "Race in America" during COVID-19, and the necessary response from the people of God.

I will observe, interrogate, and prescribe biblical principles for racism.

In this episode I give updates on the murder investigation of Breonna Taylor, and have a candid conversation about black womanhood with Poet and Activist Natia Weathers.

The Church needs to bear witness to the times. The church needs to remind the world who we are through our word and action. Police brutality, Black Lives Matter, and justice are the topics are pressing issues in today's culture. So, where is the church? 

Should we abolish the Police? In this episode I talk about the realities of abolishing the police and how should we as young Christians should respond to this call to action. 

In this episode, I discuss the miscarriage of justice of the Breonna Taylor case. 

Donate to the Louisville Community Bail Fund: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/louisville-community-bail-fund/

Insurrection & Christian Nationalism

 Deuteronomy 31:6

6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Introduction & Preview of the show. 

Where Biblical Principles Meet Culture : Welcome...I am your host Kiki Francois.
This podcast targets millennials and Gen Z for the Kingdom of God. Our worldly culture tells us to conform to standards of man but this podcast focuses on honoring God with our culture. I discuss critical controversial issues that we all face at some point in our journey. The anchor verse for this show is Romans 12:2 "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."