Pass The Mic

Earon James joins Jemar to discuss whether racism is worse in the South than other parts of the country. They even get international and talk about their experiences with racism and racial profiling while traveling abroad. This episode helps give perspective on the pervasiveness of racism in all parts of the world and how to spot it. Link: "The Warmth of Other Suns" by Isabel Wilkerson - https://www.amazon.com/Warmth-Other-Suns-Americas-Migration/dp/0679763880 Link: "The Case for Reprations by Ta-Nehisi Coates - https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jemar and Tyler are back with Part 2 of our Black Church series, this time to respond to listener feedback on the previous episode. Listen in as they have a transparent discussion about misogynoir, the prosperity gospel, pastoral idolatry, and homophobia. It’s a heavy discussion but one we feel is necessary. Keep the feedback coming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode of Pass The Mic Jemar Tisby reads the entire historic address of Frederick Douglass entitled, "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve talked about the “Quiet Exodus” of Black Christians from White Evangelical spaces, but the question is “Where’s the Promised Land?“. Jemar and Tyler answer the question by giving their history with the Black Church, what options Black Christians have, and some of the challenges of attending a Black Church in 2019. But we wanna hear your story. Share it with us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back for Part 2 of our series on How to Raise Justice Minded Black Children. Tyler is joined by Ally Henny, host of Combing the Roots, to discuss this topic from the perspective of Black Mothers. Tune in as we talk about the differences between Black Mothers and Fathers, how to raise younger children with the right mindset, and the influence of our culture to create the capacity for justice and dignity. Part 3 coming soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jemar and Tyler are back for a bonus episode to discuss the controversial visit of President Trump to Pastor’s David Platt’s McLean Bible Church on Sunday for prayer. Was it unwise? Was it standard operating procedure? How do Black Christians perceive these situations? How can we learn from incidents like this as we work through our own relationship with people in power? Tune in for a Black Christian perspective on this scenario. https://www.mcleanbible.org/prayer-president https://slate.com/human-interest/2019/06/trump-david-platt-prayer-pastors.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world that is caught up with personal success, is it possible to raise Black children who are care for their neighbors? On this episode, Tyler is joined by The Witness Pastor-in-Residence Earon James to discuss how to raise justice-minded Black children in a divisive, narcissistic world. Also, don’t forget to register for the Joy and Justice Conference coming this Fall in Chicago on October 4-5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Burns and Producer Beau York discuss how they individually and The Witness organizationally has wrestled with trolls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bet you didn’t expect this...Jemar and Tyler get real about mental, spiritual, and physical health on this episode. The guys share some personal stories, Black history (of course), and come up with a health challenge live on air. If you’re serious about living a healthy lifestyle, join us! Use the hashtag #PTMWhole to let us know you’re participating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Van Jones joins Tyler to discuss Restorative Justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices