The Kingdom with Justin Michael Williams
211 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 237 ratingsThe Kingdom Podcast: Imagine if church, SuperSoul Sunday, and a TED Talk had a baby. Listen in on the greatest wisdom teachings from all over the world. With live music, special guests, and trusted guidance to make your life better. Hosted by Justin Michael Williams. We Rise Together.
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Power of WHISPER (with Brothers Koren)
April 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBPeople say that our life is always “whispering to us,” but how do we learn to distinguish between the whispers of fear and whispers of growth? Our special guests, Brothers Koren, return to The Kingdom to help us understand the choir of small voices that hold us back, and how to listen to the quiet, still voice that has your best interest— the voice within that knows what’s next for your life. Join us live here:https://www.justinmichaelwilliams.com/thekingdom
Power of HEART (with Sianna Sherman)
April 14, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBThe heart is the home of all places, go there and roam. What is your soul’s innermost longing? What is calling you forward? Our special guest Sianna Sherman helps us listen in to the calling that’s whispering to us and beckoning us forward to the next stage of our reWILDing, power, and creativity. Dedicated to embodied wisdom, social justice activism, anti-racism, unpacking her own white privilege, shadow work, mantra, ritual, and Tantric yoga philosophy, Sianna brings a genuine presence to ...
Power of EVOLUTION (w/ Shelly Tygielski)
April 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBPower of EVOLUTION “Evolution, not resolutions!” is the theme of this week’s session with our special guest Shelly Tygielski, Founder of Pandemic of Love and author of the upcoming book, Sit Down to Rise Up. Learn why usually resolutions don’t work, and how to take practical steps, why INTENTIONS are actually better than goals GOALS, and how to get back on track toward the big dream you had for the new year. Join us live here: https://www.justinmichaelwilliams.com...
Power of HEALING CONVERSATIONS (w/ Jeff Krasno)
March 31, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBFounder of Commune, Jeff Krasno, teaches us a tested process for how to turn “messy” conversations into HEALING conversations. Shame and blame don’t work. Not on ourselves or each other. Learn how to have messy conversations across any divide—with family, friends, and social and political lines. It’s time to learn how to better communicate. To actually listen and hear each other. Get your free pass to the HEALING CONVERSATIONS Course: https://www.onecommune.com/a/46734/Bd... Hear Justin’s n...
Power of LETTING GO (w/ Yung Pueblo)
March 24, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBSpecial guest Yung Pueblo guides us through letting go of old patterns to find your truth. This interview from our special Voices of Hope series will inspire you to find your truth, dive deeper into your personal work, and wake up to the calling that is beckoning you forward this year. Join us live here: https://www.justinmichaelwilliams.com/thekingdom
Power of HOMECOMING (W/ Dr. Thema)
March 17, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBWhen you feel lost, how to come home to yourself, this special episode with Dr. Thema teaches you about the power of coming home to yourself. And how to know when you’ve stayed in a burning house for too long, or on the flip side when you’ve run away too fast before getting a chance to love. No more trying to fix people, no more surrendering the fantasy of what we “thought” we were supposed to want, now more running from our shadows - it’s time to come home to the truth of YOU. Get free ac...
Power of BOUNDARIES
March 10, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBThis topic needs no introduction. Learn exactly how to set clear and healthy boundaries with your friends, family members, coworkers, and loved ones. Learn exactly how to speak up BEFORE things blow up, the difference between boundaries and rules, and when to set a boundary and when NOT - all in this powerful session with our guest Kasey Crown. Join us Live for The Kingdom here: https://www.justinmichaelwilliams.com/thekingdom
Power of RELATIONSHIP
March 03, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBYour trauma does not have to define you if you learn how to relate to it differently. Our special guest, revered psychotherapist, writer, and spiritual teacher, Kasey Crown, gives us a whole new perspective on how to define MEANING from your difficult experiences and how finding that meaning can set you free. Join us Live for The Kingdom here: https://www.justinmichaelwilliams.com/thekingdom
Power of THOUGHTS
February 24, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBDo our thoughts actually create our reality? Or does it go much deeper than that? You’ll be surprised by the answer as Justin guides you through a special experience to learn how to anchor your thoughts in service of your growth and transformation. Learn how to stop being so hard on yourself and a special 4-part process to reignite your truth during hard times. Join us live for The Kingdom here: https://www.justinmichaelwilliams.com... SHOW LESS
Power of TRANSITION
February 17, 2021 12:50 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBLearn a 3-stage process for every transition and a special equation that will help you see how much potential you have yet to live (hint: it’s more than you think). Our special guest Chip Conley joins Justin LIVE from the Modern Elder Academy in Baja Sur, Mexico. Learn more about MEA: https://modernelderacademy.com/ Learn more about Chip Conley: https://chipconley.com/ Join The Kingdom live: https://www.justinmichaelwilliams.com/thekingdom
Power of CONNECTION
February 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBOur special guests Dan Siegel and Shelly Tygielski, dive deep with us on the power of connection. How do we talk across political divides? How do we find connections across cultural lines? The world needs the medicine that this session offers, and I think you’ll be surprised where we land. Join The Kingdom live https://www.justinmichaelwilliams.com...
Power of WISDOM
February 03, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBThe ingredients to wisdom = Essence + Story. Learn 3 special techniques to tap into your essential wisdom with our special guest Vanessa Inn. For over 40 years, Vanessa has worked with leaders on the world’s greatest stages, including P!NK and more, with millions of views worldwide. She joins Justin in a special conversation today and gives us 3 practices that will help you let go of limiting stories and change your life by tapping into your true, authentic essence. Join us Live for The Kin...
Power of PRIVILEGE
January 27, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBWe often think about privilege as black and white, have and have not, but you might be surprised when you learn your Privilege Score in this special interactive session of The Kingdom. Grab a pen and paper (or just use the notes on your phone) as you start to uncover the hidden beliefs that might keep you stuck in the same patterns you’re trying to break through as Justin guides us through the Privilege Test. Join us Live for The Kingdom here: https://www.justinmichaelwilliams.com/thekingdo...
Power of PURPOSE
January 20, 2021 17:54 - 1 hour - 58 MB#17 - Power of Purpose Learn the 3 biggest lies that throw most people off track from living out their true purpose and calling. And how to get back on track if you’ve gotten stuck. With special inspiration from Elizabeth Gilbert and Oprah Winfrey, this session will open your eyes to that “something more” that’s living inside. Books referenced in this session: * Stay Woke, by Justin Michael Williams: https://amzn.to/3p8v80W * Big Magic, by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://amzn.to/35ao0...
The Power of FEAR
January 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBLearn the 7 Forms of Fear and how to overcome them. Fear and Faith are the exact same thing: they both require you to believe in a future that hasn’t happened yet. But one causes demise and the other causes growth. Step beyond the hidden fears that might be holding you back in this powerful session of the Kingdom with Justin Michael Williams. Signup for the next Kingdom session here: https://www.justinmichaelwilliams.com...
Power of Emotions
January 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBWhat we don’t feel, we can’t heal. And what doesn’t heal, repeats. Learn how to reclaim the power of your emotions and step beyond the limitations of your trauma and upbringing to make a change for your future and the collective future of our world. With special guest live music by: Alonzo. Signup for the next Kingdom session here: https://www.justinmichaelwilliams.com...
Power of ABUNDANCE
December 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBJustin covers the 5 Essential Mindset Shifts to welcome more abundance into your life. You deserve to live in the freedom and abundance that is your birthright. Learn exactly how in this special session of the Kingdom. Join the Kingdom live: https://www.justinmichaelwilliams.com...
Power of MANIFESTING
December 23, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBMost people get manifesting all wrong. Learn the 3 Keys to Manifesting in this special masterclass with Justin. You’ll learn how to reverse engineer the process of becoming so that you can start to see a real, lasting transformation in your life and stop being so BUSY without seeing the results you desire. Here are the links Justin mentions in the session: MANIFEST NYE LINK: http://manifestnye.com/ 40 DAYS TO TRANSFORMATION LINK: https://www.justinmichaelwilliams.com/40days-wait
Power of RITUAL
December 16, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBJustin describes the POWER of RITUAL in this special session that teaches you a 10-step process for exactly how to up level your morning or evening routines. Our rituals set the tone and path for the trajectory of our days. If you often wake up in a bad mood, or feel “a little off,” look no further than your morning or evening rituals. In this episode, Justin mentioned some special ritual tools. HERE ARE THE LINKS: ***BOOKS*** Oprah’s Wisdom of Sundays: https://amzn.to/2DZZgsS Stay Wok...
Power of RESISTANCE
December 09, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBWhat are the hidden habits holding us back from our inherent greatness? More specifically, how do we sabotage ourselves without even knowing it? Justin covers teachings inspired by one of his all-time favorite books, “The War of Art” by Stephen Pressfield. Learn how to spot “resistance”—the hidden habits that hide in your blind spot every time you try to grow. Push past inertia, find motivation, and get practical action steps in this powerful session. Join the Kingdom live here: https://...
Power of MEDITATION
December 02, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBPRAYER is when you’re speaking to your source of higher power. MEDITATION is when you’re listening to the messages coming back to you. Join Justin as he breaks down what meditation is NOT, and how you can break past the age old myth of “getting your mind to stop thinking” to finally find a consistent practice that fits with your messy, modern life. Join us Live for The Kingdom here: https://www.justinmichaelwilliams.com/thekingdom
Power of LISTENING
November 25, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBLearn the difference between LISTENING and HEARING—an important distinction if you want to learn to build deeper relationships, both with yourself and with others. Our special guest Orlando Villarraga introduces us to these concepts from the perspective of Indigenous Wisdom, and how deep listening can actually save our lives. You’ll learn how to ask High Quality questions when you’re going through a struggle, and how to listen to the universe as it speaks back to you. To join us live for Th...
Power of INTUITION
November 18, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBWhat exactly IS intuition? And how do you go about cultivating it? Is it a muscle we can build? Or are some people just “born with it?” Justin shares a shocking story, and our special guest Brenda Rose (@therealbrendarose) guides us through a life changing experience that will help you learn to trust your gut whenever you are in doubt. To join us live for The Kingdom: https://www.justinmichaelwilliams.com/thekingdom
Power of TRUST
November 11, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBLearn how to trust yourself and your intuition in this powerful session of The Kingdom. If we don’t learn to trust in our own inner-guidance, we can end up making wrong choices, or even worse—paralyzed by overthinking and fear. In this session, Justin and special guest Cristi Christensen (@cristi_christensen)guide us through a special practice that you can use anytime you need to build the power of your trust—in yourself, in spirit, and in others. To join The Kingdom live: https://www.just...
Power of GRATITUDE
November 04, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBWe throw around the word gratitude all the time, but few of us know of the real origins of the practice, why every religion and spiritual practice talks about it, and how to use gratitude as more than just a fluffy concept, but to make real change in our lives. Gratitude might be the most important practice you can do—but only if you learn to do it properly. Learn a special 4-Part Process to Real Gratitude in this heart opening session of The Kingdom: Gratitude In, Gratitude Out, Gratitude U...
Power of FORGIVENESS
October 28, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBHave you ever heard of Premature Forgiveness? It’s real—and it will harm your life in serious ways. In this deeply transformative session of The Kingdom, Justin pulls together the latest wisdom and research on the Science of Forgiveness, and guides us through a step-by-step process of learning how to Forgive Others, and also how to Forgive OURSELVES. The steps: Being Heard, Releasing Control, Accountability, Atonement, and Letting Go. Learn why every religion and tradition in the history of ...
Power of BEING
October 21, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB“You don’t get what you want in life, you get what you are.” If you’ve ever been trying to change your life but find yourself stuck in the same patterns, relationships, and habits over and over again, you need to listen closely to this powerful lesson. In our first ever session of The Kingdom, Justin guides us into understanding the difference between “doing” and “being.” Oftentimes, our toxic patterns are created from trauma in early life. Learn a process to break free, so that you can step...
Power of JUSTICE
October 09, 2020 02:46 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBJustin helps us break through the noise of what’s happening in the social justice world today so that we can find our AUTHENTIC VOICE in the movement for equality using what Justin calls Visionary Activism. This is our time to come together. This is our time to rise. Listen closely to this special session that will help you change your life and lead change in the world, including a preview of the new Liberation Experience. To learn more about The Liberation Experience: https://www.wecandrea...
Welcome to THE KINGDOM
September 27, 2020 17:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBJustin discusses what's next for the podcast, and gives an inspiring teaching on how we might come together to find the TRUTH in our lives. Watch The Kingdom live on video every Sunday: https://www.justinmichaelwilliams.com/thekingdom
The Woke Lab: Defying White Supremacy to Find True Freedom (w/ Layla Saad)
July 13, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBThis conversation is revolutionary. Over 100 people, from 8 different countries, of all different races, genders, identities, and socioeconomic backgrounds came together to talk about THAT topic: RACISM. And our guest, Layla Saad, gives two different step-by-step plans that both white people, and BIPOC can use to start dismantling white supremacy NOW. Watch the video version of this conversation: https://www.justinmichaelwilliams.com/thewokelab Get our weekly audio guides that will help yo...
The Woke Lab: Rebellious Authenticity: Creating the New Normal (w/ Shelah Marie)
July 06, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBWe are excited to welcome Shelah Marie back to the podcast, experimenting with a topic that's more important now than ever: creating the NEW normal. Like the story of Noah's Ark, we ask: What are you keeping in this new dawn of your life? And what's getting left behind? Shelah helps us make choices that are aligned with our authentic truth. To watch the video version of this conversation: https://www.justinmichaelwilliams.com/thewokelab Get our weekly audio guides that will help you live y...
The Woke Lab: Purpose & Passive Streams of Income (w/ Koya Web)
June 24, 2020 01:47 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBIn a time when everything "secure" has become uncertain, Koya Webb helps us understand why having purpose-driven passive streams of income is more important than ever. The question we explored: what is your biggest fear when it comes to stepping into your purpose? Koya helps us break past them. Get our weekly audio guides that will help you live your dreams, on your terms: http://www.motivationforblackpeople.com
The Woke Lab: Tarot, Astrology, and Crystals, OH MY!
June 15, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIf you've been looking to go beyond the status quo of these ancient wisdom traditions, listen closely as Justin demystifies everything you need to know about astrology, crystals, and tarot. The shocker: All of these rituals started with people of color. So why are they now considered so taboo? Get the breakdown in this powerful episode. Watch the video replay of this Woke Lab Session: https://www.justinmichaelwilliams.com/thewokelab Get our weekly audio guides that will help you live your...
The Woke Lab: Asking for Help When You’re Afraid (w/ Shelly Tygielski)
June 08, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBWhy is it so hard to ask for help when we need it? Can love really spread faster than fear? As the official death toll hit 100,000 in the USA from Covid-19, Shelly Tygeislki's Pandemic of Love matched 100,000 families in need with 100,000 everyday citizens who were ready to help. She teaches us the powerful concept of mutual aid, and our live Woke Lab guests experiment with the question: What is an area of life where you could benefit from asking for help, but haven't asked? Give or Get hel...
The Woke Lab (w/ Shelly Tygielski): Asking for Help When You’re Afraid
June 08, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBWhy is it so hard to ask for help when we need it? Can love really spread faster than fear? As the official death toll hit 100,000 in the USA from Covid-19, Shelly Tygeislki's Pandemic of Love matched 100,000 families in need with 100,000 everyday citizens who were ready to help. She teaches us the powerful concept of mutual aid, and our live Woke Lab guests experiment with the question: What is an area of life where you could benefit from asking for help, but haven't asked? Give o...
We Can Overcome: What to do now. What to do next.
May 30, 2020 22:01 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBI know how much you’re feeling right now. I know how much your head is spinning and your heart is broken and how tired you are. I am too. And in this special episode, we are coming together to heal. To know what the next steps are to live in the fullness and dignity that is our birthright. Topics covered in this episode: What to do with your white friends? How to deal with anger? How to deal with social media? And how to find your power amidst the swirl of emotions? Resources from this epi...
Three Easy Ways to Be More Focused
April 21, 2020 04:10 - 13 minutes - 8.93 MBDo you get distracted easily? This short 13-minute audio guide will teach you 3 proven strategies to ditch distraction, work faster, and produce better results in a shorter amount of time. Get Justin’s new book, Stay Woke: http://www.staywokegiveback.com Get our weekly audio guides that will help you live your dreams, on your terms: http://www.motivationforblackpeople.com Hosted by Justin Michael Williams
How to: Set Boundaries w/ Toxic Friends & Family! (w/ Shelah Marie)
April 13, 2020 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBSetting boundaries is an act of self-care and self-love. It’s how we break toxic cycles and reset from bad relationships. In this audio guide, special guest Shelah Marie walks us step-by-step through knowing when we need to set a boundary, and how to have those tough conversations with friends and family. This audio guide is all about setting clear, but loving boundaries so you can have the space to grow and evolve into the best version of YOU. Follow Shelah on Instagram https://www.instagr...
Finding Your Voice & Finding Your Tribe (w/ Laura Cathcart Robbins)
April 06, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBAlmost every one of us has felt the uncomfortableness of being the “token” black person at some point in their lives. But when Laura Cathcart Robbins attended a well-known conference that attracts hundreds of people every year, she had no clue she would be the ONLY black woman at the 600+ person event. Her story became the subject of a viral Huffington Post article and the impetus for her podcast, The Only One in the Room. Today, she teaches us how “otherness” can lead to personal growth, an...
Hip-Hop Heals (w/ Archie Green)
March 30, 2020 01:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBIt’s natural to feel sad. But, how do you know when you’ve crossed the line from sadness to something more serious like depression? Mental health advocate, hip-hop artist, and Founder of Peel Dem Layers Back, Archie Green shares with us the signs we need to look for to know when it’s time to seek help and the importance of building a loving and supportive community so that you don’t feel alone. Plus, he opens up about his own struggles and how sharing his gift of hip-hop music has not only...
The Quarantine Chronicles: How to Launch Into Your Dream Life (w/ Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis)
March 23, 2020 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBWe move around at a hundred million miles an hour all of the time. And sometimes, the only way the universe can get our attention is to force us into a sacred pause. And now the world is in a period of mandatory stillness. Psychologist, speaker and professor, Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis has brilliantly dubbed this time a “divine opportunity” to take inventory over our lives, gain clarity, and dig deep to understand what really matters to us. Dr. Thema cautions us to break the vicious cycle of c...
Stay True. Get Paid. Do Good (w/ Rha Goddess)
March 16, 2020 01:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBWe are all born to fulfill a specific “calling” on this Earth. However, so many of us succumb to outside pressures and end up settling for a life that is “safe,” or that maintains a sense of harmony for the people around us. Soul coach, author and entrepreneur, Rha Goddess has dubbed this phenomenon “the trade.” And in her thought-provoking new book The Calling, she boldly challenges the status quo to encourage each of us to seek and follow our passions, to unapologetically monetize our gi...
How to Stand Tall Even When You Stand Alone
March 09, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBHave you ever stopped to think: If you knew you were going to die, what would you do with your life? When Justin was asked this question by his dying grandmother, he was confronted with a life-changing decision: continue living the “good corporate life” or pursue his dreams. In this special replay of his appearance on The Only One in the Room Podcast with Laura Cathcart Robbins, Justin explains how this crossroads led to him totally upending his life to pursue a path that was completely unfa...
How Powerful Decisions Can Change the Course of Your Life (w/ James Bland)
March 02, 2020 02:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBSome decisions have the power to change the course of your life. Creator, showrunner and star of the Emmy winning series Giants, James Bland describes the unshakable pull that led him to create, and ultimately bootstrap, the initial production costs for development of the show. He explains how his early sacrifices led to unexpected breakthroughs and opportunities that allowed him to leave his full-time job and go all-in on his dream. Making life-changing decisions is not easy. But in taking...
Forward: How We Can ALL Support the Movement
February 24, 2020 07:05 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this final installment of our Black History Month series called ‘Forward,’ Justin revisits some of the most powerful and impactful advice from his interview with Black Lives Matter founder, Alicia Garza on how we can push for change in an authentic, strategic and effective way. Justin reminds us all that ACTION is essential for any type of progress and that we must involve ourselves in ways big and small to support the social change movement, to flex our collective power economically to p...
Forward: Reclaiming Wellness - Beyond Survival
February 17, 2020 02:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBAfter having our culture and freedoms stripped from us during slavery, African-Americans have always struggled to define wellness within the context of the American majority. Let’s be honest, the odds have been stacked against us, which contributes to many of the health- and wellness-related issues our community faces. In this third episode of our series ‘Forward’, we explore ways to promote not just physical, but emotional and mental health in 2020 and beyond. Join us as speaker, entrepren...
Forward: STAY WOKE - The Revolution Starts Inside
February 10, 2020 02:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBIn the second installment of this special Black History Month series called ‘Forward’, Justin guides us on a journey of self-exploration to understand our inclination to look outside of ourselves for acceptance, validation, or purpose. He explains how staying woke is more than a catchphrase. It’s a call to action that recognizes our collective consciousness brings us closer to living the life we want to live instead of defaulting into prescribed norms. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for...
Forward: With Shaun King - How We Make History Today
February 03, 2020 02:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBIn the kick-off to this special Black History Month series called ‘Forward’, we explore how we make history today with one of the world’s most influential voices for justice and change, Shaun King. In this powerful episode, Shaun breaks down the two most important things we need to focus on as we push for the change we want to see in the world, including how we defeat Trump, and how to make sure we set ourselves up for success politically, socially, and culturally. To check out Shaun’s po...
How to Get Rid of Toxic Thoughts….FOR GOOD!
January 27, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBMost of us find it easy to recognize when toxic energy is coming from external sources – bad people, unhealthy relationships, or negative work environments. But, it is often much harder to identify when the toxic energy is coming from within. In this excerpt from Justin’s ongoing “Love Your Life” Masterclass, we learn all about toxic thoughts, how to identify them even amongst the noise of everything else going on in life, and how to stop them dead in their tracks so we can begin to the li...
EXACTLY How I Signed my First Book Deal…
January 20, 2020 02:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBWe all have a story to tell, and if you have ever thought about sharing your unique message with the world by writing a book, Justin’s giving a look behind the curtain at how he landed his first book deal… To pre-order Justin’s book Stay Woke, go to: www.staywokegiveback.com