Posted on: October 6, 2024 Posted by: Shayla Kuykendall Comments: 0

Making Disciples: The Forge Movie Review

The Kendrick Brothers have done it again- creating a faith-based movie that unifies Christians and helps Christians to truly understand the ultimate goal for believers: making disciples, which is the basis for this movie. Like many faith-based films, this movie does a great job of meeting people where they are. We see the characters, Cynthia, a hopeful, single mother played by Priscilla Shirer, and her son, Isaiah Wright, played by…

Posted on: January 1, 2024 Posted by: Shayla Kuykendall Comments: 0

The Power of Thinking Ahead

As we get ready to embark on a new year, I bet you are already thinking about what you will do next year whether it be traveling more, saving up, getting in shape, or even prioritizing yourself more. Whatever the case may be, I want you to realize that there is power in thinking ahead. Breaking Down What It Means We have heard the saying before that if you fail…

Posted on: March 29, 2023 Posted by: Shayla Kuykendall Comments: 0

Embrace Your Season and Go After Your Dreams

Hey there! Have you found yourself in a season unlike any other? Maybe it’s a season of pressure, sacrifice, etc. Either way, it can cause you to want to give up or ask God if you did something to deter you from the promise or favor of God. BUT it’s in those seasons that God’s word manifests itself and helps you to understand why God has strategically allowed those circumstances…

Posted on: October 19, 2022 Posted by: Shayla Kuykendall Comments: 0

Navigating the Education System: Vera Cleveland Talks School Safety, Student Learning, and the Great Teacher Resignation

We sat down with Vera Cleveland, Principal at Eagle Lake Primary School in Eagle Lake, TX. We talked about the current education system and the changes her school has made since the pandemic. She even addresses how her school is taking the proper measures to keep its students safe in the aftermath of the Uvalde school shooting. We also talked about community, the great teacher resignation, and why Vera is…

Posted on: October 13, 2022 Posted by: Shayla Kuykendall Comments: 0

Breaking Down Barriers: Lauren Weiner Addresses Mental Health, Social Media, and Listening to Teens and Young Adults

We took a seat on the couch with licensed professional counselor, Lauren Weiner, to get her knowledge on mental health and how our teens and young adults are being impacted by today’s culture. She explains some of the stigmas around counseling and why it is important to listen to our younger generations. She also addresses how social media and other factors play a role in the anxiety that youth and…

Posted on: October 5, 2022 Posted by: Shayla Kuykendall Comments: 0

Positioned for Greatness: Pastor Darrell Jackson Shares His Journey of Becoming a Successful Songwriter

We sat down with musician and songwriter, Pastor Darrell Jackson. He breaks down why mentorship is key to reaching your goals and the importance of keeping your intentions pure. He also shares his testimony on how he was able to break into the Gospel music industry and more. Listen in to see why the Billboard recipient has been called the “Babyface” of Gospel music. Follow Pastor Darrell Jackson on social!…

Posted on: April 27, 2020 Posted by: Shayla Kuykendall Comments: 19

Meet the Author Who is Helping the World Rediscover Her Father’s Legacy

We interviewed LaVern Lemons, the oldest daughter of the late blues singer, Louis “Blues Boy” Jones, to learn about his legacy and music, and to talk about why she wrote her latest book, Unknown for Six Decades: The Rediscovery of Louis “Blues Boy” Jones. What inspired you to write you book? My father’s passion for music and his love for people is what inspired me to write this book. I…

Posted on: March 30, 2020 Posted by: Shayla Kuykendall Comments: 0

Celebrating Our One Year Anniversary

When I first started Intellectual Beats, it was out of an uncertain place in my life. I knew that I had a love for writing and sharing stories but I did not know what medium to allow my gift to flow through.  I took the advice of many people around me who encouraged me to start a blog. However, the requests from people (even before I created my digital site),…

Posted on: February 10, 2020 Posted by: Shayla Kuykendall Comments: 0

Discovering Life after Death: Meet the Author Who Turned Her Testimony into a Book

After experiencing her own set of trials in life, La’Brittany Hemphill wants people to know that it is possible to live again, even after experiencing unfavorable circumstances. Her book, Discovering Life after Death: A Woman’s Journey to Unlocking the Lioness Within, is a testimony of how she became an overcomer. During her book release celebration on Jan. 4, 2020, La’Brittany recalls how losing both of her parents influenced the choices…

Posted on: January 3, 2020 Posted by: Shayla Kuykendall Comments: 0

Meet the Educator Who Turned Her Dreams into a Book

What started out as a dream for Vera Cleveland later manifested into a series of poems. She is now the author of Visions of Love from Heaven, a book of poems about purpose and the different types of relationships that people face.  On Dec. 14, 2019, Vera Cleveland celebrated the launch of her book. During the celebration, Vera explained how dreams inspired her to write her book. “I would have a…