Urban Theology Podcast

1st episode of the New Year! Where have the fellas been since what seems like an eternity ago? We are so thankful for everyone that checked on us and prayed for us while we were away. We would like to regain your trust and return to the top of your podcast playlists this year and Lord willing, we will do just that.   We talked about our walk with Christ during this past hiatus from the podcast and shared some new podcast developments we are delivering this year. I pray this warms you up for all the exciting things we have lined up for Season 5   If you love the podcast, make sure you leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.   We read from Micah 6 v 8, and Luke 6 v 46-49 on today's episode.

Nothing wrong with taking a break; even God rested.... We just have to remember to give our listeners a heads up next time. Thanks to your prayers, we are back after some time off and wanted to discuss the Fruit of the Spirit. Is there room for improvement with the way we feed our Spirit while trying our best to tame the flesh? As always, we hope you enjoy this episode; if you do, be sure to share with friends.   We read from Galatians chapters 5 and 6 on today's episode.

“When I get married, I will have kids, raise a family and grow old peacefully.” How many Christians pray for this? What happens when the order gets scrambled? What happens when you have kids without the marriage or the marriage fails? As Christians, we aren't as educated on how to carry on in these situations. God gives us children, and regardless of what a partner chooses to do, the responsibility to raise the children should never falter.   Kemi (@styledbykemi) and Jermaine (@maine_8990) both have different stories and sat down with us today to help discuss the topic of co-parenting. Even if you are not in a co-parenting situation, there is a lot that you can learn from today's episode.    We read from Isaiah 50 v 4-5, and James 1 v 2-4 on today's episode.

We did not discuss any "slaps" on this episode of Urban Theology. Come take a break with us from the Oscars night.   We did however talk about social media and the positive/negative effects it can have. We spoke from a personal perspective and understand this can take away from our relationship with God. How do you feel about social medias effect on your walk with Christ? Enjoy the episode and be sure to share with someone you feel needs to hear this.    We read from James 3 v 16-13 and Ephesians 5 v 15-16 on today's episode

If only I had a dollar for everytime I heard someone say "Check in on your strong friends." How do you even determine who your strong friend is, and are the other friends weak? This episode, we wanted to have a check in with each other and talk about our concerns as men. We believe every friend is a strong friend and you need to find a way to do more than the casual hi and bye. Enjoy the episode and be sure to share with someone you feel needs to hear this.    We read from Jeremiah 29 v 11-13 and Phillipians 2 v 14-15 on today's episode

Celibacy is not an easy topic to discuss amongst Christians, but it is a necessary one. Join us as we get personal with our relationships and the calling we have on our lives. The pressure abounds as we get older and have more freedom. We make more money, pick our friendships, buy the car/house we want; why can't I choose when and how I get pleasured by my girlfriend/boyfriend? Enjoy the episode and be sure to share with someone you feel needs to hear this.    We read from 1st Corinthians 15 v 1-2 and James 1 v 17 on today's episode.

Relationship conversations are ubiquitous and each relationship expert has a new method for keeping a successful relationship. It can get really confusing as you don't know if you should send roses, fund his/her Cash App, or put gas in the car to please your partner. Today, we discuss relationships and I promise you it is a fresher perspective on the topic. We talk about the origins of human relationships (Adam and Eve) and have a healthy conversation around necessities in a relationship. Don't forget to share this episode with a friend after listening. We read from Isaiah 55 v 13 and Genesis 2 v 23 - 24 on today's episode.

Did you miss us? We surely missed you and are excited to get things rolling in Season 4. A lot has happened since the last time we spoke, but one thing remains constant; God is merciful. Join us as we talk about our experiences while the podcast was down and make sure to share the episode with someone you feel needs to hear this.    We read from Proverbs 16 v 2-3 and Proverbs 28 v 13 on today's episode.

It seems like everyday we wake up, we see an updated version of what we have. Whether it's the latest iOS/Android update, the latest social media trend, or the latest work from home policy at work, there is always something new and different than what we have. On today's episode, we discuss comparison and how it invites sin to our doorstep.   This is also our season finale! We will take a brief hiatus to get back to the drawing board and return later this year with more Urban Theology.   We read from Galatians 5 v 19-21 and 1st Timothy 4 v 7 on today's episode.

As men and women of God, you have to be intentional in how you spend your time, so it is imperative to set goals. How are those goals you set at the beginning of the year looking? On today's episode we review some of the goals we set and discuss the difficulties we have faced trying to accomplish them.    We read from Psalm 91 v 4 and Matthews 11 v 28 on today's episode.

It's something about good weather that lifts our spirits. Add that with "outside" opening back up and this might be a summer for the books. There will be a lot of bad decisions made this summer as temptation lurks outside as well. The guys discuss being Men of God in the summer and how they guard their minds/hearts   We read from Proverbs 6 v 27-28 and Proverbs 14 v 9 & 12 on today’s episode.    

Fella's, gentlemen, brethren... This is for you. To the wonderful women that love and listen faithfully to the podcast, make sure you share this with a man you know. We had @immosesajibade as a guest to help us tackle this issue of Men performing disappearing acts in service to God.   We read from I Corinthians 11 v 3, Psalm 119 v 17-18, and John 10 v 12-13 on today’s episode.

For this episode, we decided to go no pen/no pad, just vibes. With everything life throws our way, It can feel liberating to free up your schedule to catch up with a friend of family member. We discussed where we are at in our relationship with God, the “verdict,” and getting over fears amongst other topics. Hope you enjoy the episode!   We read from Psalms 119 v 9-10, and Matthews 11 v 28 on today’s episode.

How many of you have a business that cuts an occasional corner? When doing business, do you adhere to principles of faith. It can be difficult to do so, as businesses exist to rake in profits, but at what cost? Today's episode is all about how we can better do business and invite God as our sole board member.   We read from Luke 19 v 8-9, and Colossians 2 v 22 on today’s episode.

Staying on uncomfortable topics, we are reopening the discussion on pornography and its destruction. This is destructive to both men and women and is often something we hide while in aesthetically pleasing relationships. The guys discuss their personal victories and failures with this sin and how they continually safeguard themselves.   Make sure you check out our initial conversation on this topic as well!   We read from John 3 v 19-21, II Chronicles 36 v 14-16 and Matthew 5 v 27-30 on today’s episode.    

Hide the kids, we are pulling out an uncomfortable conversation about sex. Why is it so uncomfortable and why does the church get weird when discussing the topic? Is depriving yourself from the act going to end your relationship and how can I wait until marriage when there are no willing partners to join me? Join us as we discuss our personal struggles, outlook moving forward, and scripture outlaying God’s point of view on sex.     We read from Ecclesiastes 3 v 17 and Matthew 15 v 19-20 on today’s episode.

Following up on our episode about love, we invited a guest to give her testimony. Kemi is a stylist, content creator and image consultant who got married at a young age. We all want to get married at some point right? This episode delves deeper into love and marriage.   We read from Romans 8 v 35, 38-39 and Psalms 147 v 3 on today’s episode.

Welcome to Season 3! We have missed you and can't wait to share all the new plans we have for the podcast. As it's close to Valentines day, we thought it would be great to discuss love. No matter your relationship status, God’s love is worth celebrating every day. We discussed how His love has changed us, how it influences the way we show love, and how we are reminded of His love. We read from John 15 v 12-13 and Isaiah 55 v 1-2 on today’s episode.

Today we talk wellness with a Life Coach and Therapist. Everyone can relate to 2020 bringing in unexpected circumstances, whether it was your travel being derailed or it was an extreme event like losing a loved one. How is your wellness? Join us and our guests Rebbecca Bakre @rebbeccabakre and Oluwafemi Sanya @drfemdizzle in the conversation and feel free to reach out to these professionals if you need help in their areas of expertise. We read from Isaiah 43 v 2 and 54 v 17, Psalms 1 v 3 and 23 v 4, II Corinthian 4 v 8 and Matthew 6 v 8 on today’s episode. Links to each guests books:https://www.oluwafemisanya.com/orderhttps://rb.gy/4ya1mv

The clothes, the shoes, the watch, the chain. I need all of em! At what expense though? While we only remember spending money on our fashion, we also expense our time and focus on fashion; time and focus that could be better utilized elsewhere. But, God gave us fashion so its all good…. Right? Join us for this conversation on fashion/style; it was a good one!   We read Romans 15 v 7 and Romans 12 v 1 on today’s episode                                                                                                          

The dating experts Tobe & Raheem are back to help all the brothers and sisters out. Part I received mixed reviews via IG DMs and texts, so we decided to spice up part II with 2 guests: A married man and a single woman. Both Olamide (@olamide.iyanda) and Gabe (@bluejide) have different dating experiences, but all roads were met with God and His will.   The scripture list was heavy this episode. We read Ephesians 5 v 28-30, I Corinthians 7 v 34, Colossians 3 v 3, I Corinthians 13 v 4-7 and I John 4 v 18 on today’s episode

You got money? If not, you are probably thinking of a way to get it and if you already have money, you are probably thinking of a way to preserve it. We can all get caught up in money matters, but do we keep that same energy in matters of God? We are actually supposed to put out more energy in the latter matter, but most times we fall short. Tobe and Raheem dig deep into this topic and share some of their pitfalls with money, lessons learned and advice on how to stop worshipping money.  We read Ecclesiastes 5 v 10 and Ecclesiastes 3 v 11-13 on today’s episode  

Has the election taken away from your faith? You can keep it real with us, did you fear the repercussions of one candidate winning/losing? Do you feel less of a Christian having anxiety about the election? No worries, we spent today’s episode sharing our experience with this election period and discussing the Church’s role in politics.   We read Romans 13 v 1 and Psalms 22 v 28 on today’s episode

The crew took a break from our schedule to bring light to everything going on in Nigeria right now. Both Tobe and Raheem are from Nigeria and we brought on a guest, Nicole, who also shares that commonality.  We read Romans 12 v 9, Jeremiah 22 v 3, Proverbs 21 v 15, Isaiah 61 v 8 and Exodus 22 v 21-24 on this episode #EndSars#ReconstructNigeria 

What's your favorite song these days? It's a high probability one of the lyrics in that song is "problematic." Join us for this episode as we discuss Music and Popular Culture. Are we cheating on God when we listen to our favorite artist who makes us feel "good" with lyrics that aren't all that "good?" We read James 5 v 13, John 15 v 19 and II Timothy 3 v 12 on this episode

How does social media affect you? Keep it a 100 with us; do you pick up your phone and check social media when you wake up? Both Tobe and Raheem have been on social media highs, and let's just say the distance it creates from the Father is not worth it. We discussed jealousy, comparison and more weeds social media can create.  We read Philippians  4 v 6-7 and Exodus 20 v 17 on this episode  

"When I compare my purpose to someone else's then it is no longer my purpose" - Big SeanDid  we shake a table or two by quoting Big Sean on Urban Theology? We kicked off Season 2 by discussing purpose and that quote had been stuck in my head. Tune in as we give our personal accounts of our purpose, changing purpose, living in purpose and taking breaks from purpose.  We read Revelations 3 v 15-16 and Matthew 3 v 1-3 on this episode

We byke! Better than ever too. Catch up with us on this episode as we recap what Raheem and Tobe have been up to since the hiatus.  We read Matthew 24 v 4-5 and Ecclesiastics 3 v 1-4 on this episode We will be back next Wednesday with a new episode as we kick off the new season. 

10 episodes down and we come to the conclusion of our 1st season! Thank you for all the support, we are going to take a brief recess to better our craft and return in Season 2 with more Urban Theology episodes (returning in September). To cap off the season, we kept today's episode broad and just spoke from the heart on things we both are dealing with as Christian men.  We read I Timothy 6 v 6-11 and Matthew 7 v 24-25Topics discussed: Success, Money, Making time for God

We all love a good friendship, but a lot of friendships aren't all that good once you peel back the exterior. Today we talk about our personal friendships and how they have evolved over time. Some friends can also turn into deadweight, while new friends take the place of old friendships causing animosity. What about friends that just don't accept our spiritual growth, and cause uncomfortable conversations? We dig into all of that in this episode We read I Corinthians 15 v 33 and Luke 5 v 17-20Topics discussed: Friends

Who doesn't love a good date? Well, what even constitutes a good date? Today we jump into the events that lead to the first date (shooting shots), and discuss ways to know if a man is serious about you. As experts in this dating game, you don't want to miss all the gems in this episode ;)We read Proverbs 31 v 10, Genesis 2 v 18-19, and Lamentations 3 v 31Topics discussed: Dating

We began this episode with Oluwatoyin Salau on our hearts. We have failed to listen and protect our black women, so what better way to turn the tide than to invite a woman to the podcast to share her wisdom. We read John 13 v 35, John 15 v 12, and I Timothy 5 v 2Topics discussed: Black women, Oluwatoyin Salau,   

"You wouldnt buy a car without test driving it." Relationships today come factory equipped with sex. Today we discuss abstaining from sex until marriage. We both are on this journey together and give insight into our failures in the past as well as current relationships. We read Thessalonians 4 v 4-5, Proverbs 5 v 15-19, I Corinthians 6 v 18, and Hebrews 13 v 4 on this episodeTopics discussed: Abstinence and Celibacy.

We all get angry, its not a sin. Figuring out what to do with that anger is the hard part. Today's episode was great for the climate we are in, as everyone is angered by the unjust deaths of black men and women. Tune in and tell a friend!We read James 1 v 19-20, James 3 v 8, and Ephesians 4 v (26-27) on this episodeTopics discussed: Anger.

I know what you did last night because I did the same thing last night/week/month/year. Let's talk about that thing we do/did in secret that God sees/saw every time. We were joined by @Lordley on this episode and he gave a ton of insight into his past struggles and his life as a man of God. We read II Corinthians 10 v (3-6), 1 Corinthians 10 v 13, Matthew 6 v (22-24) on this episodeTopics discussed: Pornography. 

First off rest in peace to Ahmaud Arbery. This episode digs into trauma we face and how we cope. In male society, therapy is sort of code for "something is wrong;" this is false! We also discuss Ahmaud and how his graphic death has affected us.  We read Genesis 1 v 29; ch 9 v 6, Romans 1 v 11 -12, and Micah 7 v (1-10) on this episodeTopics discussed: Therapy, Ahmaud Arbery, Trauma.

50 cent recently made headlines due to his comments on his 1st born where he stated that he no longer loved his son. This sparked the conversation around our fathers and the impact they had on our lives. We read Proverbs 13 v 22, Psalm 127 v 3, Galatians 4 v (1-7), Numbers 23 v 19 on this episodeTopics discussed: Fathers & Sons, inheritance, and upbringing.

Michael Jordan was on top of the world. He didn't start out on top, but he worked his way to the top. We discuss feeling on top on the world in our personal lives as men and how me tame ourselves.We read Proverbs 14 v 23, Deuteronomy 22 v (25-27), Matthew 5 v (17;27), Galatians 5 v (16-25)  on this episodeTopics discussed: Humility, sexual assault, governance within male friend circles, vices and habits

Ladies and gentlemen, I don't know how you stumbled upon this podcast, but I know God has a purpose for you! Tune in for the 1st of many episodes that break down relatable topics while relying on God's for encouragement and reproach.We read Mark Ch. 5 (v 25-36) and Romans ch 10 (v 9-10) on this episodeTopics discussed: How the podcast started; When we realized God was real; God's grace towards us