Rev. Bowen
@revbowen.bsky.social
Fmr. White House Sr. Advisor | Founder + Chief Engagement Officer, EngageFaith | Social Justice Minister, Shiloh Baptist Church (DC) | Morehouse alum | Personal Account
Wednesday Word
“By your endurance you will gain your souls.”
—Luke 21:19 (NRSV)
Life will shake you.
Seasons will test you.
But Jesus reminds us: the storm does not have the final say.
Endurance does. Faith does. God does.
Keep going—your strength is growing.
“By your endurance you will gain your souls.”
—Luke 21:19 (NRSV)
Life will shake you.
Seasons will test you.
But Jesus reminds us: the storm does not have the final say.
Endurance does. Faith does. God does.
Keep going—your strength is growing.
November 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Wednesday Word
“By your endurance you will gain your souls.”
—Luke 21:19 (NRSV)
Life will shake you.
Seasons will test you.
But Jesus reminds us: the storm does not have the final say.
Endurance does. Faith does. God does.
Keep going—your strength is growing.
“By your endurance you will gain your souls.”
—Luke 21:19 (NRSV)
Life will shake you.
Seasons will test you.
But Jesus reminds us: the storm does not have the final say.
Endurance does. Faith does. God does.
Keep going—your strength is growing.
Wednesday Word
“The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous.”
—Psalm 146:8 (NRSV)
When life wears you down, remember—God still sees.
He sees the small offerings and the unseen sacrifices.
What others overlook, God honors.
Stand firm, knowing His eyes are still on you.
“The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous.”
—Psalm 146:8 (NRSV)
When life wears you down, remember—God still sees.
He sees the small offerings and the unseen sacrifices.
What others overlook, God honors.
Stand firm, knowing His eyes are still on you.
November 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Wednesday Word
“The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous.”
—Psalm 146:8 (NRSV)
When life wears you down, remember—God still sees.
He sees the small offerings and the unseen sacrifices.
What others overlook, God honors.
Stand firm, knowing His eyes are still on you.
“The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous.”
—Psalm 146:8 (NRSV)
When life wears you down, remember—God still sees.
He sees the small offerings and the unseen sacrifices.
What others overlook, God honors.
Stand firm, knowing His eyes are still on you.
Honored to have been a keynote speaker at the NEA’s HBCU Summit 2025 in Atlanta. My talk, “From Protest to Power,” explored how faith, education, and action can transform communities.
As much as attendees thanked me for an inspiring message, they were the true inspiration. ✊🏾📚
#HBCUs #FaithInAction
As much as attendees thanked me for an inspiring message, they were the true inspiration. ✊🏾📚
#HBCUs #FaithInAction
November 10, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Honored to have been a keynote speaker at the NEA’s HBCU Summit 2025 in Atlanta. My talk, “From Protest to Power,” explored how faith, education, and action can transform communities.
As much as attendees thanked me for an inspiring message, they were the true inspiration. ✊🏾📚
#HBCUs #FaithInAction
As much as attendees thanked me for an inspiring message, they were the true inspiration. ✊🏾📚
#HBCUs #FaithInAction
Honored to have been invited by one of my heroes, Jim Wallis, to guest lecture for his Race, Faith & Politics class at Georgetown. Grateful for the chance to talk faith, justice, and hope with the next generation of leaders.
November 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Honored to have been invited by one of my heroes, Jim Wallis, to guest lecture for his Race, Faith & Politics class at Georgetown. Grateful for the chance to talk faith, justice, and hope with the next generation of leaders.
Grateful to join thoughtful leaders at #APHA2025 for a powerful conversation on Healing Justice: Mental Health, Race & Collective Liberation. Faith and healing still matter — they help us build stronger, more just communities.
November 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Grateful to join thoughtful leaders at #APHA2025 for a powerful conversation on Healing Justice: Mental Health, Race & Collective Liberation. Faith and healing still matter — they help us build stronger, more just communities.
Wednesday Word
“O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples.”
—Psalms 105:1 (NRSV)
Don’t hide what God has done in the dark valleys of your life. Speak it, declare it, shout it. When your faith speaks, you awaken hope in someone else.
“O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples.”
—Psalms 105:1 (NRSV)
Don’t hide what God has done in the dark valleys of your life. Speak it, declare it, shout it. When your faith speaks, you awaken hope in someone else.
November 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Wednesday Word
“O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples.”
—Psalms 105:1 (NRSV)
Don’t hide what God has done in the dark valleys of your life. Speak it, declare it, shout it. When your faith speaks, you awaken hope in someone else.
“O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples.”
—Psalms 105:1 (NRSV)
Don’t hide what God has done in the dark valleys of your life. Speak it, declare it, shout it. When your faith speaks, you awaken hope in someone else.
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Honored to serve as keynote speaker for the Metro Central Ohio NAACP’s Annual Freedom Fund & Scholarship Banquet.
Grateful for the NAACP’s enduring commitment to justice, empowerment, and the next generation of leaders who continue to answer the call to serve.
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Grateful for the NAACP’s enduring commitment to justice, empowerment, and the next generation of leaders who continue to answer the call to serve.
Read more: tinyurl.com/er3hebde
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Honored to serve as keynote speaker for the Metro Central Ohio NAACP’s Annual Freedom Fund & Scholarship Banquet.
Grateful for the NAACP’s enduring commitment to justice, empowerment, and the next generation of leaders who continue to answer the call to serve.
Read more: tinyurl.com/er3hebde
Grateful for the NAACP’s enduring commitment to justice, empowerment, and the next generation of leaders who continue to answer the call to serve.
Read more: tinyurl.com/er3hebde
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Wednesday Word
“I will be glad and rejoice in your unfailing love.”
—Psalm 31:7 (NLT)
No matter how tough the week feels, joy is still possible—because God’s love never lets go.
“I will be glad and rejoice in your unfailing love.”
—Psalm 31:7 (NLT)
No matter how tough the week feels, joy is still possible—because God’s love never lets go.
September 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Wednesday Word
“I will be glad and rejoice in your unfailing love.”
—Psalm 31:7 (NLT)
No matter how tough the week feels, joy is still possible—because God’s love never lets go.
“I will be glad and rejoice in your unfailing love.”
—Psalm 31:7 (NLT)
No matter how tough the week feels, joy is still possible—because God’s love never lets go.
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Wednesday Word
“And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white.”
—Luke 9:29 (NRSV)
Sometimes the change you’ve been praying for begins in you.
There is light within you.
Let God finish what He started.
Trust. He’s still shining through you.
“And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white.”
—Luke 9:29 (NRSV)
Sometimes the change you’ve been praying for begins in you.
There is light within you.
Let God finish what He started.
Trust. He’s still shining through you.
August 6, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Wednesday Word
“And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white.”
—Luke 9:29 (NRSV)
Sometimes the change you’ve been praying for begins in you.
There is light within you.
Let God finish what He started.
Trust. He’s still shining through you.
“And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white.”
—Luke 9:29 (NRSV)
Sometimes the change you’ve been praying for begins in you.
There is light within you.
Let God finish what He started.
Trust. He’s still shining through you.
Wednesday Word
“But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength.” —2 Timothy 4:17
Even when others leave, God stays.
Even when strength fades, God gives more.
You are not alone.
You are not without help.
Stand tall. God is standing with you.
“But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength.” —2 Timothy 4:17
Even when others leave, God stays.
Even when strength fades, God gives more.
You are not alone.
You are not without help.
Stand tall. God is standing with you.
July 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Wednesday Word
“But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength.” —2 Timothy 4:17
Even when others leave, God stays.
Even when strength fades, God gives more.
You are not alone.
You are not without help.
Stand tall. God is standing with you.
“But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength.” —2 Timothy 4:17
Even when others leave, God stays.
Even when strength fades, God gives more.
You are not alone.
You are not without help.
Stand tall. God is standing with you.
Wednesday Word
“The Lord is my shepherd… He makes me lie down in green pastures.”
—Psalm 23:1–2
Rest isn’t something you earn.
It’s something God gives.
Breathe.
Trust.
Rest—on purpose.
“The Lord is my shepherd… He makes me lie down in green pastures.”
—Psalm 23:1–2
Rest isn’t something you earn.
It’s something God gives.
Breathe.
Trust.
Rest—on purpose.
July 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Wednesday Word
“The Lord is my shepherd… He makes me lie down in green pastures.”
—Psalm 23:1–2
Rest isn’t something you earn.
It’s something God gives.
Breathe.
Trust.
Rest—on purpose.
“The Lord is my shepherd… He makes me lie down in green pastures.”
—Psalm 23:1–2
Rest isn’t something you earn.
It’s something God gives.
Breathe.
Trust.
Rest—on purpose.
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The Black church is strongest when it’s prophetic, not partisan.
This new IRS ruling opens the door to dark money and political manipulation in sacred spaces. We’ve never needed permission to speak truth. Thus ruling comes with risks we can’t ignore.
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This new IRS ruling opens the door to dark money and political manipulation in sacred spaces. We’ve never needed permission to speak truth. Thus ruling comes with risks we can’t ignore.
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The Black church is strongest when it’s prophetic, not partisan.
This new IRS ruling opens the door to dark money and political manipulation in sacred spaces. We’ve never needed permission to speak truth. Thus ruling comes with risks we can’t ignore.
📖 www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/u...
This new IRS ruling opens the door to dark money and political manipulation in sacred spaces. We’ve never needed permission to speak truth. Thus ruling comes with risks we can’t ignore.
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Wednesday Word
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”
Romans 8:18 (KJV)
This won’t break you.
It’s birthing something in you.
Glory is coming.
Hold on.
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”
Romans 8:18 (KJV)
This won’t break you.
It’s birthing something in you.
Glory is coming.
Hold on.
June 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Wednesday Word
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”
Romans 8:18 (KJV)
This won’t break you.
It’s birthing something in you.
Glory is coming.
Hold on.
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”
Romans 8:18 (KJV)
This won’t break you.
It’s birthing something in you.
Glory is coming.
Hold on.
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Wednesday Word
“Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.”
—Micah 7:8 (KJV)
Even in the dark, God is not done.
You may be down, but you are not defeated.
Hold on. Light is coming.
“Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.”
—Micah 7:8 (KJV)
Even in the dark, God is not done.
You may be down, but you are not defeated.
Hold on. Light is coming.
June 11, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Wednesday Word
“Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.”
—Micah 7:8 (KJV)
Even in the dark, God is not done.
You may be down, but you are not defeated.
Hold on. Light is coming.
“Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.”
—Micah 7:8 (KJV)
Even in the dark, God is not done.
You may be down, but you are not defeated.
Hold on. Light is coming.