Welcome To The Kingdom
By Karren Atakora
Join her on the exploration of a life dedicated to dying daily, while navigating her 20s.
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Welcome To The Kingdom Feb 19, 2024
the newly wed game ft. Lucas Lovejoy
Happy Late Valentine's day!!! Lucas is back for his annual valentine's day episode feature! We talk about married life so far and play the newly wed game
it's not interest, it's lust
welcome to the kingdom! again! This episode is a question-and-answer episode!! topics include relationships (of course), cultivating a godly community, how to be a friend to unbelievers and lots more! I hope you enjoy :)
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how to have the ultimate GLOW UP in 2024
how to have the ultimate GLOW UP in 2024
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ins and outs of 2024 - goals, mindsets, scriptures and habits
soooo basically one big "welcome and exile" list for the entire year! can you keep up? the list includes; a screen monitoring app, the gym, budgeting, gut health, boredom, that friend you can't stand, doom-scrolling and algorithms, eating out and personal taste!
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please don't dabble in the appetizers...and some more newly wed advice
the newly wed experience in detail via a q&a!
Tiktok about confirmation: https://www.tiktok.com/@atakoraaa/video/7196829595302202666
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married in our 20s now, where's the fun in that?
Merry Christmas!! And welcome to season 4 of Welcome to The Kingdom!!! 2024, season 4 - feels like a lucky number now. I am back as a married woman and it feels amazing! God has been really good and we thank him. In this episode I am catching up with you; we go over how the wedding went, losing my virginity and our honeymoon ahahah. I also reflect on how living with Lucas in NYC has been so far.
Thank you all for watching/Listening and Making 2023 such a wonderful time in the Kingdom! I wish you all a joyous christmas and a blessed new year! Y'all make life extra fun for me and can't wait to see what the year has in store :)
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be where your feet are.
an episode on gratitude and how easy it is to lose perspective of your blessings!
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how to: start again
Ever been in a rut, felt like you wasted the entire day, or maybe your entire life?? Welcome to The Kingdom!
In this episode, I am exploring how I start again, reset and refresh when I feel like I need to. The best part about life is that we can always reinvent ourselves, pick up where we left of or start again. It's never too late!
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getting married at 23
Welcome or welcome back to The Kingdom!! how are ya?? today we are diving into alllllll the feels I have about getting married at a young age (in my opinion). Hope you enjoy!! :)
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"did God REALLY say that?" dismantling unbelief, self-doubt and lies we tell ourselves
Welcome to The Kingdom! In this episode we are breaking down the devil's oldest trick in the book...literally, making us question what God has said. Seeds of doubt lead to unbelief which leads us further and further away from our purpose our maker. I hope you enjoy!!
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everything you need is on the other side of obedience
God has been teaching me a lot about obedience right now - and I'm realizing the importance of saying 'yes'.
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The Beach Episode: what's REALLY been going on, life update + wedding status
TLDR: I've been fighting for my life. TW: talks of depression and s**c*de. Listen at your own risk.
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"I'm going to decide to praise God" - Sarah Juers on depression as a christian, endurance and creating through pain
Hi! Welcome to The Kingdom!! In this episode, we are blessed with a conversation with Sarah Juers on her new album 'It Was Dark Until It Wasn't' out September 8, 2023
Sarah opens up about her journey with making music, creating through pain and using music as a means to communicate with God. We bonded so much and I enjoyed getting to know her! I hope you do too.
Find all about the album here: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjuers/?hl=en
if you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans
what to do your expectations are not met, and plans are not going your way.
"take the path that requires the most faith" - Victory Boyd
A conversation with Victory Boyd: singer, song-writer, Grammy award winning artist and most importantly a child of God. In this episode, Victory and I talk about her newest album Glory Hour. We discuss her process in creating, how to wait for the appointed time, her journey as a musician and any mistakes she's made along the way, and why we should all take the path that requires the most faith!!
It was such a joy to talk to Victory. So full of life and wisdom and I hope it blesses you.
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in my fiancé era
I'm engaged!! + more life updates
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what is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you? ft Clara Atakora
BONUS EPI TIMEEE YEEEEEE
what is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you? In this episode, my sister Clara joins me as we read your stories of the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you!
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How I Built a Christian Clothing Brand - step by step, do's and don'ts, mistakes and lessons!
How I Built This: Death to Self, the Clothing Brand. Welcome to The Kingdom! In this Episode I lay out the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How of building my faith based clothing brand, Death to Self. I also answer some of your questions about the processes, the inspiration, mistakes and lessons I learned from, and most importantly...what's next for the brand!!
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weeping may endure for a time - joy comes in the morning
From my lowest pit ever to moments of glory. Your girl has been through it these past couple of days but God has prevailed! I have come to terms with the fact that walking with God will have its ups and downs, but such is life - and God will always come through for us.
Psalm 121: 1-2
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
My help cometh from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.
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"Running from pain is running from depth with God" - a conversation with Ezinne Zara
In this episode, God sent Ezinne Zara to join Welcome to The Kingdom. I know, I'm screaming too. Nigerian Youtuber, Podcaster, Blogger, Wife, and most importantly Woman of God - Ezinne allowed me to pick her brain on all things Christian influencing, developing true intimacy with God, the importance of prayer, marrying at a young age, social media and much more! She also lets us know why the Christian walk is one that requires suffering, but suffering that is worthwhile. There is so much Holy Spirit and wisdom oozing out of this conversation and I hope you are as blessed as I am while listening.
Find Ezinne Zara here:
Ezi Like Sunday Morning Podcast
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what it's like to be sent back to Africa ft. Zoel Darko
When you're African living abroad, parents sometimes do this thing where they threaten to "send you back to Africa". For my 12 year old sister Zoel Darko - that threat became a reality. In this episode, she joins me on the podcast for the first time, to talk about her experience being in Ghana for 9 months. We reflect on how and why it happened, how she felt during those months, what she liked and disliked, what she learned, and many more! This episode was so fun - Zoel is such a ball of energy and I hope you enjoy (and maybe cry a bit)
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the best way to beat laziness + I'm getting engaged??
Hi!! Welcome to this crazy crazy episode. We are discussing what is probably the most eventful week of my life yet.
Lucas and I went engagement ring shopping :o Yes, we are getting engaged! I don't know when, as it will be a surprise, but we went and designed my dream ring! aaaaahhhhhhhhh. I also talk about one habit that has changed my life for the better recently, when it comes to productivity and getting rid of laziness. Additional topics include, meeting up with my childhood bestie, and an encounter with a demon. Enjoy!
Things mentioned:
Listen to my friends newest single - Don't Let Me Go
Shop my depop - Here
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you have to climb the cringe mountain to descend into the land of the cool
a wise woman once said (on tiktok), "you have to climb the cringe mountain to descend into the land of the cool". In this episode, we catch up on my what i've been thinking lately after being gone a week - being cringy, sleep paralysis, and the first love fire.
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the throne comes when you least expect it (God knows what's best for you)
a while ago I was brainstorming what kind of set-up/studio I should create for the podcast. I wanted something that would look professional, as well as encompass the essence of Welcome to The Kingdom. Lo and behold, a thought popped up... "what about a throne?" hmmm a throne? that could be nice, where would I even get one? how much would it be? how would it look? I heard him say "don't worry about it, let it come to you" and that's exactly what happened. Here's the story of my new podcast set-up 🎙❤️
so sorry for the audio on this - i made a big mistake in recording this (aka i recorded from like laptop mic instead of my actual mic) it won't happen again!!!
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fasting for dummies (fasting 101) - why, when, and how!
no one here is a dummy!! i promise! I get a lot of questions about fasting (for spiritual reasons - not dieting) and since I feel like it is always such a serious and mysterious topic, I decided to simplify it for the kingdom. What is it? Why I do it? and how I do it! kinda like a fasting 101 xx
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q&a: dealing with sexual sin, comparison on social media, content with singleness, friendship/relationship advice, & more
Welcome to March's bonus episode!! (and welcome or welcome back to the kingdom) Happy new month!! In this episode, I am answering all your burning questions, dilemmas, and things you need advice on. Topics include relationship advice, dealing with sexual sin, comparison on social media, content with singleness, friendship breakups, & more. Thank you if you sent something in!!
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what to look for in a church? + find the right church for you
I have been church hopping for the past 6 months. Not sure if that's a red flag of mine or not hahah. But being planted in a church is a really big deal to me and I want to feel comfortable and feel God's presence at church. Here is a list for things I look for in a church and how I made my decision on what church to commit to.
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reminder: God is bigger than your situation
A simple fact we tend to often forget. In this episode, I break down what that means to me and how I realized this.
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the upper limit problem - why we self sabotage when things are going well
ever feel sooo good. like great!! amazing!! fantastic!!! only to feel completely opposite right after? or perhaps immediately do something that negates those good feelings? You might have an upper limit problem. That is, we all have a level of "good" we will allow ourselves to feel. As soon as we feel like we're hitting that self-imposed threshold, we self-sabotage in order to dial ourselves back. but why?
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CRAZY FAITH STORIES
Welcome to the first ever "kingdom episode"!! A bonus episode each month where I read what WTTK listeners are welcoming and exiling out of their kingdoms, + sharing and reacting to your stories/situations. This week's prompt: "tell me about a time you stepped out in crazy faith and it worked". Thank you to all who participated! I love being able to share them and hopefully encourage others! Looking forward to the next one :)
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absence of proof is not proof of absence | How Elizabeth Gascoigne quit her 9-5 to pursue her dreams
Elizabeth Gascoigne began her experiment with a question: "why are there no non-alcoholic nightlife options?" Absence of Proof was born by her, for people like her who wanted to have fun without the pressure of drinking. Since the first pop-up in August, Absence of Proof has taken off and Elizabeth has now quit her 9-5 to pursue this dream of hers full time. In this episode, we dive into living a sober life in NYC, what it takes to pursue your dreams as a career, pushing past the resistance, letting go of self doubt, and so much more!
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Check out Absence of Proof
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becoming a "right choice" person, & Jesus bikinis?
Welcome to the kingdom! In this episode, we talk..being a "right choice" person, simplifying discipline, and Jesus bikinis. no, seriously.
Songs I played: Alley-oop, do you light up, & cannonball by Dijon
Article I talked about: Like A Prayer: Searching For Spirit in 2022
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how to know if they're the one, our biggest fights, & how to keep God in the center of your relationship
A Valentine's Day Episode ft. my boyfriend Lucas Lovejoy. We talk about receiving confirmation from God (plus a recent tiktok about this topic that gained some attention), our biggest fights (money, gender roles and politics), and how to keep God in the center of your relationship!! We hope you enjoy and have a beautiful valentine's week filled with love and good vibes
Tiktok about confirmation: https://www.tiktok.com/@atakoraaa/video/7196829595302202666
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how to ACTUALLY get closer to God in 2023 + and habits, goals and mindset for a successful year
Our relationship with God: it's on all our vision boards and goal lists - what are tangible steps to actually achieve that? In this episode, tune in to find out my word for 2023, + habits, goals, routines and mindset shifts I'm implementing this year to ensure the best and most successful year yet!!!
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Faith, Life and Culture with Jordan and Darin Starks
In the first episode of 2023, we are joined by Jordan and Darin Starks of the Just Different Podcast. In respect to their mission of bridging faith and culture, we talk all things just that. From purpose, to relationships, to being a christian influencer, we get to know behind the scenes of their digital ministry. What drives and motivates them, the dynamics of having a business with your sibling, their faith journeys, and more!
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why sometimes we ask and don’t receive
you've been praying for something for so long, and it's just not happening. But the Bible says ask and we shall receive, right? so ummmm what's going on?
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waging the invisible war
The moment you realize there is an eternal battle between light and darkness, you cannot afford to be a bystander anymore. By choosing the light, you have now chosen a team - and you relinquish all ignorance. You are now an active participant in this war and it is up to you to remain in position.
2 Corinthians 10:4
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.
Christian Lo-fi Playlists:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3iWqG37X1QamNZhNuP9NdR?si=wJNpg2LpRvWmvhiiMRJxEw
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0LRFos3cYe1c3s5vErcwzF?si=_oohsSa7TMWZjM1-ZsDgJg
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Is any among you afflicted?
James 5:13 - Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.
Prayer does not need to be as complicated as we make it. As detrimental or trivial your situation may seem, talking to God has a 100% success rate. Let's do it more often!
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can these dry bones live again?
For when you feel far from God.
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why I hate friendsgivings.
a therapy session on why friendship is a touchy subject for me. I'm always around people but constantly feeling lonely!! And it doesn't help living in a new city where making friends is hard.
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I got high last weekend
Last spring, I made a vow to never smoke weed ever again. It was a vow made in order to pursue a life of holiness and righteousness. However, contrary to popular belief, I'm not perfect (shocker, I know). I smoked again after a year of quitting.
James 1:23-24 - Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.
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Jesus Christ was not a people pleaser, and neither should you!
I am on the journey of being a non-people pleaser. In this episode I break down what being a people pleaser means, how that can be mistaken for "just being nice" and how it has manifested in my life. Sometimes the lines between wanting to be a "good christian" and being people pleaser are blurred.
I have good news for you, Jesus Christ was not a people pleaser, and neither should you be!
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the uncomfortable uncertainty of your 20s, and how to deal with it.
I don't know where I'm going in life. does anybody?
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when the music changes, so does the dance
New seasons of life = new routines, habits and thought patterns. To fully embrace the change and take advantage of the life you're currently living, you have to learn the dance to the song that is currently playing. Here's how.
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concrete jungle where dreams are made of (I hope)
I guess it's safe to say that I'm in my 'Devil Wears Prada' era. Welcome (back) To The Kingdom! and welcome to season 3. I miraculously moved to New York City, got a job, quit, and got another job all within a week. I'm going crazy and having fun while doing it. Enjoy this episode!
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so you want to stop being lukewarm
how to combat the lukewarm plague
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one year ago, I answered God's call.
death to self: one year later - recap, thoughts and answering your questions.
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the hotel story
we snuck into New York City's fanciest hotel; how we did it, why we shouldn't' have, and some lessons that came it. (my boyfriend joins me on this episode to help me tell the story)
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let your end goal decide for you
WELCOME TO THE KINGDOM!!
I took a break. here's why. I also answer some of you guys' questions you sent in :)
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will God disgrace himself for you?
I'm about to graduate from college, and after four years of taking public health courses I realized...I don't want to do public health. Shocker. I think I'm finally figuring out what I want to do with my life and it's a scary and bold step. This is where faith comes in.
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