Of Saints & Sinners

Welcome Saints and Sinners! We have another great episode for you. In our Testimony or Confession segment we talk about EJ's weight loss journey and Deacon Dev's soon to be new title in life. During the sermon we discuss the controversy surrounding media strategist Karen Civil and how people take advantage of other people. We then talk about the Emmy's and whether we (Black people) need to hold up our own award institutions to the same standard as the Emmy's. Our Saint of the week is Michaela Coel and our Sinner of the week are Border Patrols. #emmy's #emmy #michaelacoel #weightloss #therapy #borderpatrol #haiti #karencivil #awardshows

Welcome Saints and Sinners. Deacon Dev and EJ have a great sermon in store for you today. For our Testimony and Confession segment we have our first prayer request from EJ today and a testimony from Deacon Dev on increase. In today's sermon we talk about the Met Gala and the Ja Rule/Fat Joe Verzuz. Our Saint of the Week goes to Gavin Newsome, and our Sinner of the Week goes to one Nicki Minaj. #Nickiminaj #gavinnewsome #fatjoe #jarule #verzuz #metgala #AOC #AlexandriaOcasioCortez

Welcome Saints and Sinners! Excited to announce this is our first live episode. EJ and Deacon Dev are doing their first episode in person since they started the podcast. This week the two are talking about remembering the past, but living for now in their Testimony or Confession segment. In the main sermon, they're talking about Lil Nas X and the controversy circling around his maternity pictures and the reaction from Boosie. The Saint(s) of the week are Michael K Williams, and Nia DaCosta. Sinner of the week is Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. #lilnasx #boosie #niadacosta #michaelkwilliams #50cent

Welcome Saints and Sinners! We're back with another episode. This week we're covering a lot of topics. In our Testimony or Confession segment we're discuss hesitancy to get started on new projects, as well as a need for a maid. For our sermon we are talking about Only Fans, NY State's new governor, Governor Hochul, full FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine, and the Crate Challenge. Our Saint of the week is Sha'Carri Richardson and the Sinner of the week is Nike. Enjoy the service! #governorhochul #nystate #pfizer #vaccine #shacarririchardson #trackandfield #cratechallenge #nike #onlyfans

Welcome everybody to another service. This week in our Testimony or Confession section we're discussing cancelled trips, lost opportunities, and height deficiency. In our sermon we discuss Andrew Cuomo's resignation, America's withdrawal from and the Taliban's take over of Afghanistan, celebrities not being hygienic, and more. Our Saint of the Week is Angela Basset, and Our Sinner of the Week is anyone involved with America's withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Welcome Saints and Sinners! Deacon Dev and EJ have a great episode lined up for you. We talk about Simone Biles spectacular exit from the Olympic Games prioritizing her health and well being over the expectations of everyone else. This discussion transitions into how women, particularly black women can find themselves disadvantaged in some sports, and we also discuss the argument for transgender people participating in sports with cis gendered people. Next we talk about Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis and how they don't wash their children. Our Sinner of the week is DaBaby and our Saint of the week is Issa Rae. Warning some of these conversations can be triggering and we try to be as delicate as possible when expressing our thoughts on these. We also play a clip of what DaBaby said at his RollingLoud concert. #SimoneBiles #Olympicgames #AshtonKutcher #MilaKunis #Showerdays #Dababy #IssaRae

Welcome to another episode everyone! This week we're definitely in a "Flow". In our Testimony and Confession segment EJ gives us an update on his job situation and Deacon Dev talks about family. We then discuss the Questlove documentary Summer of Soul and the subject of the Harlem Cultural Festival. We discuss its relevance and what it means that the conversations that were being held in 1969 are still happening today. We discuss the criticism of Billionaires going to space while people are starving and homeless in their home countries. #JeffBezos #Questlove #Space #HarlemCulturalFestival #SummerofSoul #Harem #SpaceRace #1969 #Woodstock

Welcome back Saints and Sinners! We've been away for a little bit, but we do explain why. This week we're talking about Sha'Carri Richardson, Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, and Tabitha Brown! Enjoy!

Welcome to the sanctuary Saints and Sinners! There is a message on this week. We discuss the NY state reopening thanks to 70% vaccination rate, the race to be NYC mayor and ranked choice voting, Chrissy Teigen and her mean tweets, and a modern day Jonah and the whale. #jonahandthewhale #chrissyteigen #nycmayor #elections #mayawiley #ericadams #rankedchoicevoting #thegym #nyreopening

Welcome Saints and Sinners! Deacon Dev and EJ have quite the show for you this week. Prior to us getting into the first segment the pair discuss further the entrapments of having friends you want to spend time with when what they're trying to do inhibits you from reach your goals. In our Testimony or Confession segment EJ gives some insights into his relationship with his father, and Deacon Dev confesses to his absenteeism from church in the past year. Our Saint of the Week goes to the newest addition to the Royal Family, and our Sinner of the Week goes to the NFL. Enjoy! #NFL #royalfamily #fatherandson #fathersday #onlinechurch #modernchurch #spiritual #christian #structuralracism #friends #distractions

Welcome Saints and Sinners to another episode! This week's Testimony & Confession the guys are talking alcohol consumption, how much is too much? Also, water conservation. The message this week is about personal privacy, media, and the way Naomi Osaka handled the French Open. Next we discuss appropriate travel attire for black women. Should the bonnet be worn outside the house? The Saint of the Week goes to our music producer TJ who created our intro song, which we hope you all liked. The Sinner of the Week goes to the Memorial Day Weekend Weather. Enjoy. #naomiosaka #media #environmentallyfriendly #waterconservation #monique #bonnet #blackhair #traveloutfit #frenchopen #newmusic #blackwomen

Welcome Saints and Sinners. We have a word on this morning. This episode Deacon Dev and EJ are discussing the hardships of working in a job you don't like, as well as taking the risk of leaving a city you're familiar with. Our Sinners of the Week are Valteri Bottas' F1 pit crew, and our Saint of the Week is Prince Harry. #f1 #formula1 #employment #working #moving #citylife #princeharry

Welcome everyone to the Of Saints and Sinners Podcast. In today's testimony and confession we discuss credit card debt, island vacations, and hesitations of flying. Your host are also discussing their understanding of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. They give an abbreviated biblical history of where conflict between Jews and Muslims stems from, how western powers/Christians are complicit, as well as what they were brought to believe about general conflicts in the Middle East. The conversation then flows into their Saints of the week discussing Will Smith, body positivity, and health; and Sinner of the Week former richest man in the world Bill Gates. #freepalestine #thecrusades #theholyland #billgates #willsmith #flightplan #vacations #microsoft #thefreshprince

Welcome Saints and Sinners! We're glad you've joined us for another sermon. This week in our Testimony and Confession segment we talk about the fragility of life and how in one instant things can change. Next we talk about an old resurfaced clip of Steve Harvey claiming he can't be friends with women, and that men with women friends are only waiting for a "chink in the armor". We ask the timeless question, "Can men and women just be friends?" Our sermon transitions into a discussion about the revised CDC Guidelines and going back outside. Lastly for our Sinner of the Week we discuss a 39 year old man who conned his 30+ girlfriends into giving him gifts on different days which he told them were his birthdays, and for our Saint of the Week we acknowledge all the Mothers and women who have raised children. #steveharvey #men #women #relationships #covid19 #cdcguidelines #outside #birthdaycon #mothersday

Welcome Saints and Sinners to another episode! In this week’s Testimony and Confession we talk about the trials and tribulations of credit card debt, as well as the weird things alcohol will make you do. In our main sermon we discuss Prince Phillip’s funeral as well as Dthe public attitude around Kate Middleton. Next we discuss the trial of Derek Chauvin and the recently announced verdict. Lastly our Saint of the Week is CNN reporter Chris Cuomo and our Sinner of the Week is Saadiq Teague. LISTEN! SHARE! SUBSCRIBE! and rate us wherever you listen to the podcast! #derekchauvin #georgefloyd #justice #katemiddleton #chriscuomo #cnn #saadiqteague #gunlaws #nyc #creditcarddebt #drunkstories #blackdiaspora #blackpodcast #podcastrecommendation #podcastlistening #podcastlovers #blackculture #blm #podcast #youngblackprofessionals #blackchurch #churchoflaugh #divine9 #hbcualum #cogic #pentecostal

Welcome Saints and Sinners to another service! We're glad you decided to listen in. In this week's Testimony or Confession segment the host talk about the thought of dying, and giving free labor by not taking all of your PTO (paid time off). For the main sermon we talk about us both receiving our first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. We then dive into a short discussion around Khloe Kardashian, body image, and how it can impact people. For our Saint of the Week we're giving it Carl Wallace, who offered to help an unknown person who burglarized his restaurant in Atlanta. Our Sinner of the Week is former NBA player Darius Morris for abusing his girlfriend. Spread the good word, rate us wherever you're listening. Send the podcast to your friends and family! Be Blessed! #vacation #vaccine #pfizer #covid19 #khloekardashia #kardashians #bodyimage #photos #restorativejustice #dariusmorris #atlanta

Welcome Saints and Sinners! Today's service was sent from on high. The speakers on today in their Testimony or Confession segment talk about what they thought they knew about sex and marriage when they were youths in the church versus what they know now in their adulthood. They transition into a discussion about DMX, his impact on the music industry, what they enjoyed about his music, and his battle with addiction. Next they discuss dogma in the church by way of a video of LaShun Pace pleading with the women of the COGIC to stop wearing pants and to follow the decrees of Bishop Mason. Our Saints of the Week are Earth Wind & Fire, along with the Isley Brothers; and the Sinners of the Week are an unnamed group of church musicians who were caught saying some pretty unholy things in the live mic. We hope you enjoy today's message. Spread the good word and help us build our flock! #sex #dmx #cogic #lashunpace #gospelmusic #dogma #verzuz #earthwindandfire #Isleybrothers #legends #hiphop #music

Welcome Saints and Sinners! Another sermon this week brought to you by your hosts. This week's Testimony and Confession is centered around Holy Week. We transition into a conversation about Lil Nas X's new song Montero and the release of his Satan Shoe collaboration with MSCHF. We talk about the treatment of the LGBTQ Community in the Black Church, how much influence entertainers really have on children, and uses of santanic/demonic references in music. We then talk about Bakery Karen also known as Stephanie Denaro, and the irony of her having two biracial children but choosing to use racist language against other black people. Our Sinner of the week is given to Quavo after footage is shown of he and Saweetie getting into a tussle in an elevator. Saint of the Week is given to Issa Rae for signing a 8-figure deal with Warnermedia. #holyweek #lint # easter #goodfriday #lilnasx #mschf #montero #bakerykaren #quavo #saweetie #relationships #issarae #saintsandsinnerpodcast

Welcome Saints and Sinners! We have a great episode lined up for you. This week in our Testimony or Confession segment we talk about walking in our purpose and we give a birthday shout to to someone special. Next for our first topic we discuss the horrible tragedy the befell Cherokee County in the suburbs of Atlanta, GA where 8 people, 6 of which were Asian women fell victim to a violent hate crime. To lighten the mood we talk about the season of break ups as it was announced the Quavo and Saweetie end their relationship, Derrick Jaxn is caught cheating on his wife, and Gary Owens and his wife announce their divorce as well. Lastly our Saint of the Week is the newly appointed Presiding Bishop of COGIC - J. Drew Sheard, husband of Karen-Clark Sheard, and our Sinner of the week goes to President Joe Biden. #blackchurch #blackculture #relationships #sex #infidelity #stopasianhate #cogic #pentecostal #gossip

Welcome, welcome! Another week and another sermon for your ears, soul, and entertainment. This week in our Testimony and Confessions we reveal some things about ourselves that might get our black cards revoked includes games we don't know how to play, and certain food choices that may shock you. We dive into a discussion on the Grammy Awards presentations - what did and did not like about them. We transition to discuss the revelation that Kirk Franklin and his son have a contentious relationship as we discuss the recording of their argument that was leaked to social media. We discuss what it means to be a Christian parent, and how common it is to have families in church that do not get along with one another. Lastly, our Sinners of the Week are Sharon Osbourne of The Talk, and R&B singer Trey Songz. Saint of the Week is 28 time Grammy winner Beyonce Knowles-Carter. Enjoy and be blessed! #grammys #grammyawards #sugaringrits #comfortfood #diet #soulfood #parenting #KirkFranklin #KirkFranklinandthefamily #parents #sharonosbourne #thetalk #treysongz #beyonce #beyonceknowlescarter #blueivy

In this week's episode we discuss the sequel to the Eddie Murphy classic, Coming to America...Coming 2 America. We later discuss the annoyances of dating and what is and isn't appropriate as well as the worst things we wished on our exes. The next part of the conversation revolves around the revealing interview Oprah Winfrey conducted with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. We discuss racism, mental health, and the toxic history of the family not protecting those who have married into the family. Sinner of the week is Piers Morgan and the Saint of the week is Oprah.

It’s our best episode yet! We’re talking red flags in relationships, Kirk Franklin’s Tiny Desk, Golden Globes, and more. Listen! Share! Subscribe and Rate us wherever you listen to podcast. Help us grow our flock!

Welcome everyone! We're back with another episode for you. This week EJ gives his testimony on his weight loss journey and D tells a bit about his mind set on his first time traveling to China. We then digress into our main discussion around the newly released PBS Documentary - The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song. A documentary adaptation of Dr. Henry Louis Gates book of the same name. We also do a deep dive on the UK Royal Family and the UK Media's treatment of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry after the announcement of their second child. Our Sinner of the Week goes to Senator Ted Cruz, and our Saint of the Week goes to Australian Open winner Naomi Osaka. Share our podcast with your friends and family! If you like us rate the show! Help us grow our flock! Follow our pages below! Instagram: ofsaintsandsinnerspodcast Twitter: saintssinnerpod

Today your host are discussing Judas and the Black Messiah, the film industry and the stories of Black people that are and aren't being told. Giving our thoughts on race bending and historical accuracy. When are we getting a Queen Nefertiti movie? We discuss Justin Timberlake's apology to Janet Jackson after the Britney Spear's documentary "NY Times Presents: The Long Fight to 'Free Britney'". Boosie Badazz makes a statement about Lori Harvey and we discuss what Black men need to be better about in our relationships to women. Our Saint of the Week is Charles D. King, founder of Macro Productions, and Sinner(s) of the Week are Senate Republicans. #love #relationships #blackmen #blackwomen # justintimberlake #janetjackson #britneyspears #staymacro #acquittal #impeachmenttrial #mitchmcconnel #republicanparty #judasandtheblackmessiah #blackfilm #blackstories

This week on the podcast your MC D-Lite gives a confession about one of his many dating fails, and Mr. Lordandtailored gives a testimony about his weight loss. We talk about the #Superbowl performances and what we'd like to see going forward. In honor of Black History Month we give a nod to Spike Lee's children who will have the honor and privilege of being the ambassadors for this year's Golden Globe Awards. Saint of the Week is Amanda Gorman, and Sinner(s) of the Week go to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R), and Tessica Brown aka Gorilla Glue Girl. Follow us on Instagram @ofsaintsandsinnerspodcast and on Twitter @saintssinnerpod. Rate and Subscribe to the show! #blackhistorymonth #goldenglobes #gorillaglue #tessicabrown #amandagorman #spikelee #film #her #jazzminesullivan #theweeknd #marjorietaylorgreene

WELCOME BACK! WE'RE BACK! The guys catch up on what's been going on in their lives this last month. A break down of what happened with the Gamestop stock, as well as future predictions for the stock market are given. Saint of the Week is none other than Cicely Tyson, and Sinner of the Week is Daniel Cameron. Glad to be back with you all!

It’s our last episode of the year and the first COVID 19 vaccines have been administered. We give Sandra Lindsay saint of the week for being the first black person to take the vaccine. We transition into a discussion into what we are looking forward to in the new year and how we’re wrapping up 2020. Lastly, we discuss Pastor Jamal Bryant’s dirty laundry being aired out on Real Housewives of Potomac Reunion. #rhop #jamalbryant #vaccine #covid19 #newyear #resolution

In this week’s sermon EJ gives a testimony about COVID, and D gives his confession about having no holiday spirit. We try to jump start the Christmas spirit by listing our Top Christmas Songs and Traditions. A new Verzuz was announced featuring two of our faves from the 2000s - Ashanti and Keisha Cole. We discuss Verzuz history, future, and how it has inspired us. Lastly, we give Saint of the Week to newly appointed MSNBC President, Rashida Jones. Sinner of the week, Kanye West for not paying his singers.

Today your host give 2x confessions and 1x personal testimony. Inspired by last week’s topic of Carl Lentz’s infidelity they give their thoughts on how not to get caught cheating on your spouse, and if bringing a third person into your bedroom is the right move to spark a relationship. They discuss the current Georgia Senate runoff with Rev. Raphael Warnock, the place of the church in politics, and the history (or lack thereof) of COGIC churches through the Civil Rights movements until now. Saints of the week go to Lewis Hamilton and Alex Trebek. Sinners of the week include Candace Owens, and Christian Trump supporter praying to Trump instead of God or Jesus for deliverance. Which begs the question, are we praying to the same God? #generalentertainment #christianpodcast #podcastforwomen #sex #infidelity #matrimony #monogamy #openmarriage #lewishamilton #georgiasenaterunoff #georgiasenate #revraphaelwarnock #revwarnock #politics #blackchurch #blackpodcast #saints #sinners #cogic #vogue #harrystyles #candaceowens #alextrebek

In today’s episode your host give two confessions about themselves. They discuss president elect Joe Biden’s win and the incumbent’s (Donald Trump) refusal to bow out gracefully. The discussion then turns to the Pfizer Vaccine which has been proven to be 90% effective and what that means for the world and our apprehension on taking it. Saints of the week are Black Women for their work to mobilize the black community to vote for the Biden Harris ticket, and even flipping the state of Georgia to a blue state for the first time in over 25 years; and the Sinner of the week goes to Hillsong’s Pastor Carl Lentz for cheating on his wife during the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic aka the “Pandemic Affair”.

Election 2020 is underway and we still don’t have a leader! We discuss our takes on the process, the state of the country, and where we see things going forward. We give our unprofessional professional critique on the Democratic Party and how they’ve messed up for years, as well as debate of black celebrities impact on politics. #politics #election2020 #elections #bidenharris2020 #electionresults #blackpolitics #politicsasusual #democraticparty #icecube #littlewayne #platinumplan #tylerperry #donaldtrump #politicalcalpaigns

Today your host reflect on what they miss and don’t miss from their traditional church upbringing. We give two confessions in our Testimony or Confession segment. We discuss Birkin bags and what the discussion really means. Finally we give our Saints and Sinners of the week to Kristen Welker and the mute button, and Mitch McConnell and the Republican senators.

We’re giving the first part of our pod a name now called “Testimony or Confession”. We give updates on things going on in our lives that hopefully you’ll find encouraging or straight up fun. EJ and MC D give their thoughts on borrowing and lending money at this stage in our lives. This is followed by a discussion about Ice Cube’s advice to both presidential campaigns, 50 Cent’s Donald Trump endorsement, and how celebrity should be used to influence black politics. Our saint of the week goes to Anthony Fauci and sinner of the week goes to Jeffrey Toobin. #50cent #icecube #jeffreytoobin #drfauci #politics #platinumplan #moneyproblems #finances #hiphop #rap

We discuss Kanye’s 2020 Vision campaign and why we need to change the criteria for being eligible for the Presidency. We talk about boundaries in dealing with your friends’ love interest after learning that Black Ink Chicago’s Ryan Henry smashed his best friend’s baby momma. Lastly we give the sinner of the week to Donald Trump for still downplaying COVID19 and saint of the week goes to Lebron James and the Lakers #politics #uselections #donaldtrump #kanyewest #church #religion

In this episode we discuss Donald Trump’s viral load. Did he really get over the virus in 72hrs? We go on to give our take on the highs and lows of the much anticipated Vice Presidential Debate, where Kamala Harris - first Black and first South Asian woman to be up for the Office of VP - took on incumbent VP Mike Pence. Lastly EJ walks back some comments he made on the Tanqueray & Chronic episode. #elections #vpdebate2020 #vicepresidentialdebate #vote #kamalaharris #mikepence #mikepencefly #politics

The 2020 presidential debate happened this past Tuesday. What in the hell was that?! We discuss major moments and major issues facing this country. There were no saints, just sinners in this fiasco.

We discuss Humans of NY #tattletalesfromtanqueray and what should you do if you’re no longer able to have sex in your relationship due to extreme circumstances. We also discuss Zendaya’s Emmy win; and forced hysterectomies in detention centers; lastly we discuss our take on Lovecraft Country. Listen and share the podcast with your friends and family. Help us grow the flock.

In this episode we discuss the Gladys Knight and Patti Labelle verzuz. Celebrity marriage woes. Naomi Osaka’s US Open Grand Slam wine and her seven mask which highlighted victims of police brutality. Lastly we give the sinner of the week to Jo Malone for co-opting John Boyega’s creative for a different market without his permission. #johnboyega #jomalone #cardib #offset #naomiosaka #usopen #tennis #blackstories #verzuz #gladysknight #pattilabelle

In today’s episode we’re recapping a few weeks worth of events. We lament the passing of Chadwick Boseman aka The Black Panther. We also discuss the marriage of Marques Houston, who is 40 years old, and his 19 year old wife, as well as Jessica Krug a professor who posed as an Afro-Latina woman activist and educator even though she’s a Jewish woman from Kansas. One saint and two sinners. #jessicakrug #minstrel #marqueshouston #yougotserved #afrolatina #chadwickboseman #blackhollywood #blackpanther #immature #imx #blackculture

Today we’re discussing the DNC and RNC. We give saint of the week to Kobe Bryant and sinner of the week to Pastor John Gray and the Fallwells of Liberty University. #libertyuniversity #rnc2020 #dnc2020 #democraticnationalconvention #republicannationalconvention #kobebryantday #kobebryant

This week we talk out birthdays and how we spent them during the quarantine. We discuss reactions to WAP whether the song is a bop, is it overly vulgar, and should Kylie Jenner have been in it? We also talk about the importance of Kamala Harris becoming VP nomination, and defend Kamala Harris against critics who are upset about her biracial heritage. #politics #wap #cardib #kyliejenner #kamalaharris #birthdays #quarantine #lakegeorge #howarduniversity

In this episode we discuss the irony in NBA player Jonathan Isaac’s Black Lives Matter (BLM) stance and his subsequent injury. We then dive into Black Is King. We give our takes, and critique some of the “Christian” responses. #nba #blm #blackisking #beyonce #blackchurch #churchculture

Stephon Marbury Documentary, Saint of the week Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Sinner of the week Senator Tom Cotton. Topics include 1619 Project, misogyny, basketball, and letting children dream bigger

John Lewis - legacy of the civil rights activist and politician. Torey Lanez and Meg the Stallion - the plight of black women who love black men. Kanye West - mental illness, music, and politics

Introducing our first sinner and saint of the week. We’re asking why Terry Crews keeps talking when no one asked him, and discussing the fallacy of “black on black” violence. Also discussing the allegations of an affair between August Alsina and Jada Pickett Smith and if having an open marriage helps to sustain a relationship.

We’re talking removal of confederate statues. Should Gone with the Wind be cancelled? How Essence did wrong by Black Women.

We’re talking impact of the protest. Should Black people stop singing Amazing Grace? White evangelical Christians and Hillsong. insecure Finale. Why is Molly like this? Did the writers drop the ball? Would stay for a baby?

This week we’re tackling George Floyd Protest, the church’s response, and why there are no religious leaders at the forefront of modern day civil rights movements

We explore our own personal feelings about the black lives matter protest, and police brutality.

Jeff Bezos on track for a trillion dollars, and Lil Boosies poor parenting decisions

Talking Erykah Badu and Jill Scott’s verzuz battle - the songs we loved and the moments we didn’t. Where are the neo soul artist like Musiq Soulchild and Bilal now? What would and Alicia Keys and John Legend verzuz look like. We tackle the feelings we have regarding the untimely death of Ahmoud Arbury and why these killings of unarmed black men continue to happen. Lastly, we discuss HBO’s Insecure and the boundaries we set with friends and romantic relationships!