

Pass The Mic
The Witness
Hosted by Rev. Tyler Burns and New York Times Best Selling Author Dr. Jemar Tisby. Tune in every week for engaging discussions and high-profile interviews addressing the core concerns of Black Christians. Pass The Mic is powered by The Witness – A Black Christian Collective. Learn more at TheWitnessBCC.com
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Nov 26, 2018 • 46min
Politics and Racial Bias
Jemar and Tyler are back talking about Cindy Hyde Smith’s contentious comments during her race to be Senator of Mississippi. They discuss how to process racial bias in politics, why it matters, and how we can practically push back while holding our convictions. This is Part One so come back next week for Part Two of this discussion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 19, 2018 • 49min
Michael B. Jordan interview + Creed 2 Review
This week, Pass the Mic steps into the ring! Our special guest is none other than Michael B. Jordan! The actor is best known for his roles as Killmonger in Black Panther, Oscar Grant in Fruitvale Station, and Adonis Creed in Creed. He’s one of the top young actors in Hollywood, and we’re glad to have him join us on his press junket for his upcoming film, Creed 2.Listen in as discuss Creed 2, how he handles his intense roles, and the importance of black representation on the big screen. And stay tuned after the interview for our special analysis of the film’s themes!“Creed Nails Muhammad Ali’s Legacy” by Bradford William Davis: http://www.foulandfair.com/blog/creed-muhammad-ali-great-white-hope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 12, 2018 • 53min
Lessons from the “Mother City” of Cape Town
Jemar and Tyler are back to talk about Tyler’s recent trip to South Africa with The Justice Conference. Listen in as we talk about 5 things he learned/re-learned from his time. We talk about all the things: personal identity, decolonized worship, justice, the Kingdom of God. You just have to drink it all in! Don’t forget to check out our friends in Cape Town and their wonderful ministries there!Isiphambano Center for Biblical Justice: tps://www.isiphambano.comJulle Mense: https://soundcloud.com/jullemense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 5, 2018 • 1h 1min
Pass The Mic AMA From DC
AMA from the DC House Party....plus a little Squadcast in there as well.... hmm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 2018 • 19min
The Witness 2019: Expanding the Collective
I want to write out the news... but I would be spoiling the surprises
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Oct 29, 2018 • 38min
The Witness : One Year Later
Live From DC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 2018 • 38min
Should We Talk about Politics in the Church?
Jemar and Earon James discuss the potential and pitfalls of talking politics from the pulpit and in the pews. They explore what divides Christians politically and why and how to press forward in an age of angry disagreement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 2018 • 43min
Ole Miss, Ed Meek, and Ida B. Wells
Jemar and Beau discuss the recent controversy at the University of Mississippi, Jemar's recent article in the New York Times, and the move to rename and/or replace problematic monuments.Jemar's NYT article: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/15/opinion/ida-b-well-ole-miss-journalism.html Red Flag (itunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/red-flag/id1435809192?mt=2 Red Flag (spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/5K1aLm5krMgIAKXfxJAcPJ?si=DK8GfIImSl2JRZPKwARazw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 8, 2018 • 52min
De-Centering Whiteness in our Conversations
Tyler is joined by special guest Ally Henny as they discuss what it means to “de-center” whiteness in our conversations on race and our theological discourse. Tune in as they discuss the history of the PTM FB Group and the ups and downs they’ve had in public talking about race in multi-ethnic settings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 1, 2018 • 54min
From Aretha to Botham: Death in the Black Community
Jemar and Tyler talk about the death of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. On their hiatus, the world watched her funeral and came away with mixed reactions. A few weeks later, our community was rocked by the unjust killing of Botham Shem Jean. How should we deal with all this death?
Listen as we give a theology on death, injustice, and lament.
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