Pass The Mic

Danté Stewart returns to Pass The Mic to talk about the active legacy of Black writing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes when you get into a conversation it takes a surprising and poignant turn. In this episode Jemar talks about the multi-year spiritual drought brought on by the racism he experienced among Christians and the generally dehumanizing state of the world. Everyone, even public figures known for their religious convictions, has difficult seasons in their faith life. What do you do when God seems distant? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“By now, you’ve probably encountered the infamous video of Pastor Mike Todd of Transformation Church in Tulsa, OK. No, not that one, the other one. No, no, no, even more recent than that. There you go, THAT one.” The Witness’ own Brea Perry joins Tyler and Jemar to discuss her latest article addressing the (latest) controversial video from Mike Todd. Be sure to check out the article: To the Pastors of the TikTok Generation | The Witness (thewitnessbcc.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Keisha Blain released her acclaimed book, "Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer's Enduring Message to America" in 2021 and brought lessons from the life of civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer to bear on our current social and political situation. She shares her wisdom about Black history and the way faith interacts with justice in Hamer's life as well as her own work.Order "Until I Am Free" HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here we grow again! PTM is honored to welcome Melanated Faith to our Witness Podcast Network! Tune into this conversation with Tyler and Melanated Faith hosts Faitth Brooks and Kathryn Freeman as they talk about the history of their podcast, the importance of centering the voices of Black women, and what people can expect. Also, be sure to subscribe to Melanated Faith! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melanated-faith/id1483872645 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's that time of year again...again. Part 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's that time of year again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We was kangs!” I’m sure you’ve heard that before. Yea, you know what people mean when they say that. You’ve probably rolled your eyes and shrugged it off as “hotep”...BUT, what if this is an opportunity to pay homage? Jemar and Tyler are back to recognize their Mount Rushmore of “Kangs”, inspirational Black men who have shaped the way we carry ourselves, how we view Black Manhood, and also what we believe. Be sure to tag your Kangs in this fun episode!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes the unwritten rules need to be questioned, sometimes they need to be rewritten, sometimes they need to be challenged. Sometimes they are just funny... and sometimes we need to hold on to them because they do have an important meaning. Today we are talking about Unwritten Church Rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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