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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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Jul 22, 2024 • 54min
Trump kept his life. Did we lose our souls?
In this gripping and thought-provoking episode, Pastor Tyler Burns and Dr. Jemar Tisby delve into the shocking news of an attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump. The hosts explore the political, social, and ethical ramifications of such a significant event in contemporary American history and challenge us to examine where our identity lies? This was a revealing moment for many. Do you claim political identity over Jesus? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 2024 • 12min
A Message From Pastor Tyler Burns
This Sunday Tyler preached at Rise City Church where he is on staff as Lead Pastor. After worship he sat with the congregation and shared this message. With his permission I've pulled the audio to release here on Pass The Mic. I know many of you are looking to Pass The Mic to help process the events of this past week. That episode is still coming together and will likely be out next week at the earliest.You can find the message as well as the worship service on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMjCOqAg82I&t=627s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 2024 • 36min
Loving Your Swing State Neighbor
This week Dr. Jemar Tisby is joined by our video editor and Arrizon native Ryan Gentry to delve into the importance of understanding and engaging with neighbors who may hold different political views, particularly in swing states. In this episode, Ryan and Jemar discuss strategies for fostering dialogue, empathy, and community across political divides. They emphasize the significance of listening and finding common ground to promote unity and constructive conversations.Be sure to check out the episode of the FOOTNOTES with JEMAR TISBY podcast referenced in this week's Pass The Mic: "Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor" - Footnotes with Jemar Tisby: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor on Apple PodcastsSupport this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 10, 2024 • 38min
Genocide in Gaza
"If you are not appalled by what is happening; if you are not shaken to your core – there is something wrong with your humanity. If we, as Christians, are not outraged by this genocide, by the weaponizing of the Bible to justify it, there is something wrong with our Christian witness, and compromising the credibility of the Gospel! If you fail to call this a genocide. It is on you. It is a sin and a darkness you willingly embrace." - Rev. Dr. Munther IsaacSupport the Pass The Mic podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 4, 2024 • 28min
Processing the Biden Trump Debate
Amongst the Supreme Court immunity decision, the presidential debate, and the general state of American politics, Pastor Tyler Burns and Dr. Jemar Tisby discuss the urgency of the moment and the need for a political theology that elevates the flourishing of our neighbors. Support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 24, 2024 • 58min
Tony Evans, Celebrity Pastors, and the Death of the Mega Church
Evangelical pastor Tony Evans steps down, sparking a discussion on the Mega Church's future, celebrity pastors, and the importance of accountability. The hosts explore challenges in church leadership, navigating identity, unexpected turns at a funeral, emphasizing humility, and reflections on transforming the American church.

Jun 19, 2024 • 1h 1min
The History and Significance of Juneteenth
Juneteenth became a national holiday in 2021. While many African Americans have celebrated the holiday for decades, many other people know little about it. In this teach-in Dr. Jemar Tisby--a historian, professor, and bestselling author--talks about the history of Juneteenth and describes its importance in the life of the nation. Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/passthemicIn this podcast you will learn about: --The announcement on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, TX --The Junteenth flag and its symbolism --Why we should celebrate Juneteenth as a national holiday --And more! You can get more content like this at: JemarTisby.Substack.com Order Dr. Tisby's latest book: The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 2024 • 51min
SBC, The Alt-Right, And Condemning White Supremacy
Over 5 years later and still relevant... Tyler and Jemar are joined with then SBC Pastor Earon James to discuss the controversy that surrounded the Southern Baptist Convention’s 2017 annual meeting.Original Airdate: June 18 2017Support this podcast on patreon at www.patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 2024 • 48min
The Church is Wack!?
Tye Tribbett's Appearance on the Breakfast Club left many in the church up in arms to hear him declare "The Church is Wack!" The immediate influx of calls in to the show from the 90s demanding it's language back aside, this click bait moment does offer up a legit question: Is the Church wack? Tyler and Jemar are here to share their thoughts.Be sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 2024 • 1h
Brown Faces, White Spaces with Latasha Morrison
Latasha Morrison is a bridge-builder, reconciler, and a compelling voice in the fight for racial justice. The author of the award-winning New York Times bestseller Be the Bridge, Tasha has spoken nationwide at many events including IF:Gathering and Justice Conference. A native of North Carolina, Tasha earned degrees in human development and business leadership. She founded Be the Bridge to inspire and equip ambassadors of racial reconciliation.Support this podcast at patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


