Podcasts about Black church

“The church is not just what we do on Wednesday and Sunday, but how do we really live our faith and become the change agents in the world?”, shares LaKesha Womack, church growth consultant and founder of the Rethinking Church Project. Today, LaKesha joins host D-Rich to talk about the future of the Black church in the Black community. Later, they are joined by several ministers and pastors who contribute their own observations from their communities.   The Black church was an extraordinarily important fixture in the Black community during the Civil Rights Era. Recently Gallup released poll results that revealed that church membership in the US has fallen below 50% for the first time. While 66% of American adults born before 1946 belong to a church, only 36% of millennials do as well. It is often said that Sunday at 11AM is the most segregated hour in America. The Black church was initially started because of slavery and the widely held belief that going to church created better slaves. For a long time, Black people were not able to hold any leadership positions within the church and had to be overseen by white ministers. Church is still largely segregated due to the way Black people were treated historically.    It's important to recognize that no church is perfect. Unfortunately, some churches create toxic environments that are not about connecting with God, but instead focus on prosperity preaching and pastoral salvation. This can be especially problematic for Black churches, given their history and the potential for discomfort within a polarized society.   When Black churches fail to consider this history and its implications, it can lead to people feeling disconnected and ultimately stopping attendance altogether. This trend is particularly evident among Millennials and Gen Z, who display declines in religiosity.   To encourage young Black people to attend church, it's critical to be intentional about the environment you're creating. This means creating a space where they can actually have a spiritual encounter, rather than feeling like they're just being sold a message of prosperity or salvation. By being mindful of these issues, Black churches can help to build a stronger connection with their community and create a more welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all. Quotes • “The church is not just what we do on Wednesday and Sunday, but how we really live our faith? And live it in a way that does not make you feel like, ‘Oh, I've got to forsake the world,' but how do we impact the world and how do we become the change agents in the world?” (7:13-7:29 | LaKesha) • “The reality is a lot of people are still going to church. They're just not going to your church.” (10:48-10:53 | LaKesha) • “A lot of people really need to take some time to examine the history and not just assume that we don't worship together because of color, but it was actually because of culture and the way that we were treated.” (17:10-17:21 | LaKesha) • “Black women are the backbone of the Black church, even though most churches are led by Black men.” (20:28-20:36 | LaKesha)    Connect with LaKesha Womack: Website: https://womackcg.com/about-wcg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeshawomack/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MsLaKeshaWomack/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/womackcg/ About with Southern Soul Live Stream - Live Episode Podcast  Witty, thought-provoking, and uplifting, Southern Soul Livestream - Podshow is the program that you'll invite friends over to watch every week, where you'll learn about fascinating speakers and get to share in exciting experiences. Tune in each Thursday at 8 pm eastern at SoulThursdays.com to connect with guests from across the generations and to laugh with our "cast of characters," hosts who are as charming as they are talented!   Support - Community Exploratory Journalism Buy us  A Coffee!  Learn - Register for our free podcast workshop trainingGetting Started in BIPOC Podcasting Workshop Shop - Southern Soul Official Merchandise Buy  Official Merchandise Purchase - Official Show Companion SSL Companion & Journal   Register -  Join a Live Episode Show - “It's a Whole Vibe!” Click here to register.   Connect with Soul Thursdays Website: www.SoulThursdays.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulthursdays/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulthursdays/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soulthursdays TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soulthursdays

As Black History Month closes, we wanted to take some time to discuss the life of Absalom Jones, the first Black Episcopal priest in The Episcopal Church. Absalom's story is one of loving God and loving all people. One of starting something brand new with and for God!In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Canon Martini Shaw, 17th Rector of The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, the congregation founded by Absalom Jones. They discuss Absalom's story that led to the founding of St. Thomas and how his legacy is lived out today. Listen in for the full conversation. The Very Rev. Canon Martini Shaw is a native of Detroit, Michigan. In 1982 he earned two undergraduate degrees from Wayne State University, one in Psychology and the other in Biology.In 1988, Fr. Shaw earned a Masters of Divinity Degree from McCormick Theological Seminary in Hyde Park (Chicago). Never one to shy away from rigorous challenges, Fr. Shaw also earned a Certificate in Anglican Studies from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois the same year.  In 2008, Fr. Shaw earned the Doctorate of Ministry degree from the Graduate Theological Foundation, with completed coursework at the University of Oxford, (Oxford, England.)In 2003, Fr. Shaw became the 17th Rector of the Historic African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, Philadelphia, Pa.  The church was founded in 1792 as the first Black Church in the Episcopal Church, U.S.A. It is also the oldest African American Church in the City of Philadelphia. Fr. Shaw proudly now serves as a successor to the Rev. Absalom Jones, the first Black Priest of the Episcopal Church, and first Rector of St. Thomas Church.

Have you ever been on top of your game, getting it all done, but later realized something was amiss? Did you make adjustments and keep moving? That's what we've done. We have pivoted in our work and are moving forward. We've spent several years preparing to be financial coaches empowering those we serve to enjoy life, manage their money and build a legacy. But as faith-based coaches, we have realized that many don't connect good stewardship practices with their desire to live an abundant life. 2 Timothy 4:2 tells us to “Preach in the full expression of the Holy Spirit - with wisdom and patience as you instruct and teach the people.” And so we pivot in accordance to this passage to instruct and teach the Stewardship Message with wisdom and patience to the Body. This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, we share our journey to becoming the Financial Empowerment and Stewardship Coaches to the Black Church. Let's Embrace Abundant Living: 3:00 - The Dream to serve the kingdom 7:00 - Empowering Ourselves To Serve 10:15 - Mindset Work To Eliminate Fear 12:30 - Wealth and Wisdom 13:40 - The Stewardship Message Top Takeaways “We have always had a greater call and can't limit it to just our church.” - Weslia Echols “Teach others how to use the 90% after giving the 10%.” - Willa Williams “Getting the message out that you can live in the abundance of God.” - Willa Williams “...None of these programs addressed mindset and changing behaviors which were needed in the Black community.” - Weslia Echols “There is no struggle, but there is a mindset change.” - Willa Williams “Clarity is in the doing.” - Weslia Echols “Stewardship goes beyond the capital campaign and raising money for the building fund.” - Weslia Echols Let's Connect Connect with Weslia Echols, AFC® and Willa Williams, AFC®, Trinity Financial Coaching On Social Join the Abundant Living Facebook Community! Instagram: @mytfcoach Facebook: @mytfcoach Website: https://www.mytfcoach.com/ Schedule a 30-min Discovery Call: https://www.mytfcoach.com/book-online

Isaiah Robertson is the Senior Pastor of Hope in Christ Church in Compton, California. In 2020, Pastor Isaiah released his groundbreaking book Black Church Empowered: Examining Our History, Securing Our Longevity. This book quickly reached the top of the charts as an Amazon best seller. It also garnered the Best Book of 2020 award from the Emmaus Collective. Pastor Isaiah has served in multiple ministerial capacities since accepting his call. He has served as a youth pastor, an associate pastor, and a church planter. He has also spearheaded numerous outreach programs aimed at serving underprivileged communities and mentoring young men of color. He has a passion for studying, preaching, and teaching the Word of God. He also has a deep interest in contextual ecclesiology and Black Church studies. Episode Talking Points Isaiah's background and conversion story Grace for the word of faith movement Isaiah's journey into the history of the Black Church The challenges and pitfalls of seminary "Black Church" Learning from the Black Church Black Church and a theology of suffering in practice Community and the imago dei in the Black Church Racial Reconciliation Resources Black Church Empowered Isaiah's Website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-monday-christian/support

Black Musical Spaces: the Black Church | Episode 218 by Classically Black Podcast

For Black History Month we tapped in with Dr. Umar Johnson for a legendary conversation on the Black Church, Christianity, FDMG School, & Tyre Nichols.

Rev. Justin Giboney and host Curtis Chang discuss how the Black church provides insight on the limitations of the progressive/conservative labels for all of us. Justin and Curtis also share candidly from their own experiences, giving everyone an intimate window into the complexities of racial identity and faith.    AND Campaign  How I Got Over The After Party project Dr. Charlie Dates Rev. Eugene Rivers The William J. Seymour Society (now Seymour Institute)  Azusa Street Revival    

How can we best understand the overlap of white supremacy and Christian nationalism? The Rev. Dr. Jonathan C. “Jay” Augustine joins Amanda and Holly for a wide-ranging conversation during Black History Month as we explore the way Christian nationalism devalues Blackness in our country. A pastor, preacher, lawyer and author, Dr. Augustine shares the differences between racial discrimination and ethnic discrimination we see throughout American history as well as the polarization and “otherism” we see today. He also reviews the various methods of reconciliation and what we all can learn from the Black Church as we seek to envision a just society and embrace a fuller understanding of religious freedom, including its ability to liberate. SHOW NOTES Segment 1: How to have a religious freedom conversation that respects all (starting at 00:43) Learn more about the work of the Rev. Dr. Jonathan C. “Jay” Augustine by visiting his website. Dr. Augustine delivered BJC's 2022 Walter B. and Kay W. Shurden Lectures on Religious Liberty and Separation of Church and State. You can watch all three presentations on our YouTube channel: And Who Is My Neighbor? Religious Liberty & Christian Nationalism: A Political History & Problematic Present Making America Great Again?: Christian Nationalism & Attempts to Undermine Democracy Dr. Augustine's new book is titled When Prophets Preach: Leadership and the Politics of the Pulpit (Fortress Press, 2023). It will be released March 28, and you can pre-order it from Amazon or from Fortress Press.   Segment 2: Christian nationalism's white-centric idea of belonging (starting at 12:47) Amanda mentioned the Christians Against Christian Nationalism statement and the line in it that says the ideology “overlaps with and provides cover for white supremacy and racial subjugation.” Read the entire statement online at ChristiansAgainstChristianNationalism.org Holly mentioned Dr. Augustine's previous book, which is Called to Reconciliation: How the Church Can Model Justice, Diversity, and Inclusion (Baker Academic, 2022). It is available wherever books are sold, including Amazon.    Segment 3: What can everyone learn from the Black Church? (starting at 30:07) Amanda mentioned remarks by Dr. Jemar Tisby during an event at The Brookings Institution. BJC Tweeted out a clip of his remarks, available here. Respecting Religion is made possible by BJC's generous donors. You can support these conversations with a gift to BJC. 

This week Jordyn and Ayanna catch up on their recent Valentine's Day plans. The two also discuss backlash for Rihanna's Super Bowl performance and uproar for Chloe Bailey and Chris Brown's new collaboration. Lastly, Ayanna and Jordyn talk the Black Church vs. Beyoncé and introduce new segment, “You did WHAT!?” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lets-queen/message

In this 2018 Soundings Seminar, our friend and Baltimore pastor George Hopkins, outlines some suggestions for how Christians and the Church can respond to Race in America today. Though several years have passed, his insights remain fresh and needed for all followers of Jesus.Explore More Resources for Racial Healinginthecoracle.org  |  @inthecoracleSupport the show

Josh and Kennedy walk through the historical survey of the Black Church and its theological development over the duration of American history. email: themoralminorityshow@gmail.com Twitter: @kennedycurley44, @my_luck3 Instagram: @kennedy_a_curley, @just_my_luck3 "How Africa Shaped The Christian mind" Thomas C. Oden "A Black political Theology" J Deotis Roberts "African American Theology" Frederick L. Ware "The black church in the African American experience" C. Eric Lincoln and Lawerence H. Mamiya "African American Readings of Paul" Lisa m. Bowens

Black History Month 2023 - host damednydc and Two Mics Up presents a (4) part conversation series beginning with the Impact of The Black Church. Guest panelists Carl Armstrong of Transition Place and Gary Holland of #ENOUGH! sit down with dame and discuss all facets, aspects and the role and Impact of The Black Church. We discuss its importance to our community, where it stands within todays structure of the Black Community and so much more. Featuring Carl Armstrong - Transition Place - FB/TransitionPlace IG/thetransitionplace Twitter/CarlArm23616812 YouTube/transitionplace502 Gary Holland - #ENOUGH! - Email: Gary_Holland@outlook.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twomicsup/support

UpSetters discuss the true role of the Black church. Are we still on target?

BH365 Celebrating Black History MonthA Conversation on Black History, Black Family, and Black ChurchSpecial Guest: Dr. Terrence Schofield (Dr. T. - "The People's Psychologist)Featuring African American men and women who have made a impact on their society from past, present, and future. Quotes  by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, :"People fail to get along because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don't know  each other; they don't know each other because they have not communicated with each other." BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPECIALBlack History 365 is a U. S. History textbook and eBook/app documenting the unique stories of Black persons, groups, and cultures in North America, beginning in Ancient Africa continuing to modern events and movements. This interactive history/social science textbook can be used independently or as supplemental text and includes interactive instructor resources that will engage all learners. The gateway to connecting history to daily life, this transcendent approach to American history allows students of all ethnicities to engage in meaningful conversations with teachers, peers, and their families...through the lens of Black History.Full of rarely told history lessons, the BH365 curriculum has exclusive access to more than 3,000 original artifacts that take students and educators on a colorful journey to embracing an inclusive account of American history.To find out more about African American history visit www.bh365.org and the get the the book today.Click the link below to get  BH365 book: "BH365: An Inclusive Account of American History" https://bit.ly/Joannbh365New from BH365 the Music: BH365 Music by KHOA: An Anthology of history in Hip Hop. NOW AVAILABLE at https://fanlink.to/BH365Follow Us On (BH365):FacebookTwitterInstagramCONTACT US888-365-24532909 E. Arkansas Lane, Suite AArlington, TX 76010Show Technical Production Engineer: Juels N. EvansPodcast music: Soundstrips.com, Title-BitzPic Artwork: RD

One of the major themes to emerge from the new PBS documentary "The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song" is the often-overlooked roles Black women play in strengthening that institution.

Dr. Yolanda Pierce, dean of Howard University's Divinity School, describes how women keep the institution of the Black church strong and growing, despite being often unwelcome in the pulpit.

It's 2023 and the conversation about how to promote racial justice continues to be a salient one. A recent report from Pew Research reveals which methods and strategies Black people think are most effective. Just 13 percent of Black people say the Black Church has been most helpful to Black people in recent years. (substack.com) Support this podcast at patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin speaks with Lisa Fields and Dr. CJ Rhodes about the AND Campaign's new docuseries How I Got Over. This series will look into the role orthodoxy played in the establishment of the Black Church and in its social action, education and in its music. How I Got Over premiers February 13th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode highlights another aspect of what we do and why. We review this episode with Pastor Watson Jones III about his pastoral perspective on emotional awareness in the Black Church. Pastor Jones shares from his extensive experience as a pastor on how he has intentionally cultivated an emotionally healthy atmosphere in the Black Church from the pulpit. He shares how he has used tools from his own emotional journey to assist in cultivating an emotionally healthy church environment. Pastor Jones currently serves as pastor of Compassion Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois. We are grateful there are others who are in the trenches promoting the work at the intersection of mental health and faith, especially in the Black church community. Tune in to hear Pastor Watson's work that encourages us to embrace our emotional and mental well-being! Information for Pastor Watson Jones: https://www.cbchicago.org/abouthttps://instagram.com/watsonjones3?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://twitter.com/watsonjones3?s=21Information for Dr. Gadson https://www.drmoniquesmithgadson.com/Link to order “Session Notes:  Intimate Times with God":https://www.drmoniquesmithgadson.com/store/p/k8psfln7jh72diw8i36txniwi2e05xLink to order “Finding Hope in A Dark Place”:https://lexhampress.com/search?query=Finding%20Hope%20in%20a%20Dark%20Place%3A%20Facing%20Loneliness%2C%20Depression%2C%20and%20Anxiety%20with%20the%20Power%20of%20Grace&sortBy=Relevance&limit=30&page=1&ownership=all&geographicAvailability=allhttps://www.amazon.com/Finding-Hope-Dark-Place-Loneliness/dp/1683596358/ref=rvi_sccl_7/138-1785751-1148333?pd_rd_w=decCb&content-id=amzn1.sym.f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_p=f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_r=GMEBCA5ZB54MM98HHN5F&pd_rd_wg=pwctW&pd_rd_r=0cf054c6-aedd-427d-ac2a-563757407228&pd_rd_i=1683596358&psc=1Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/And-The-Church-Said-Podcast-106848090932637https://instagram.com/drmoniquesmithgadson?igshid=1bmt2hei1j6i8https://twitter.com/DrMoSmithGadsonSupport And The Church Said:Cash App:  https://cash.app/$andthechurchsaidPayPal:  https://paypal.me/andthechurchsaid?locale.x=en_US. 

Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will be about ONE (lol) of the current books I am reading titled "Sexuality and the Black Church". This is my conclusion of this book. It was awesome. This book will stay in my rotation as a reference for sure. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. Listeners discretion is advised. In this episode you will learn: About how much has changed and yet so much still remains the same A little bit about what the author bell hooks thought about Spike Lee and his depiction of women in his movies. What the author (Douglas) believes could be the answer to the challenge of discussion and education about "Sexuality" in the Black Church A little more about the author (taken from www.feminismandreligion.com): Kelly Brown Douglas is Professor and Director of the Religion Program at Goucher College where she has held the Elizabeth Conolly Todd Distinguished Professorship. She was recently awarded The Goucher College Caroline Doebler Bruckerl Award for outstanding faculty achievement. Prior to coming to Goucher College she was Associate Professor of Theology at Howard University School of Divinity (1987-2001) and Assistant Professor of Religion at Edward Waters College (1986-1987). Kelly holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Denison University where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She received her Masters of Divinity and Doctorate of Philosophy from Union Theological Seminary. While at Union she received the Hudnut Award for Preaching Excellence and the Julius Hanson Award for Outstanding Student in Theological Studies. A leading voice in the development of a womanist theology, Essence magazine counts Douglas “among this country's most distinguished religious thinkers, teachers, ministers, and counselors.” She has published numerous essays and articles in national publications, and her books include The Black Christ, Sexuality and the Black Church, What's Faith Got to Do With It?: Black Bodies/Christian Soul. Black Bodies and the Black Church:A Blues Slant is her most recently released book (Palgrave Macmillan, Fall 2012). Kelly is also a priest in the Episcopal Church and has served as Associate Priest at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church in Washington D.C. for over 20 years. All I'm saying is, you MIGHT want to go and buy this book . If you are interested in learning more about this here is the link https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07HNHJ5SM&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1KCEE6X40HZF7W92XYKC. Your feedback is extremely important to me. Do not hesitate to let me know what you think of this and any future episode. Please be sure to LISTEN and COMMENT everywhere podcasts are heard. SHARE SHARE SHARE!!!!!! Be sure to follow me on social media. IG:@akilahpeynado Email: akilahpeynado@gmail.com

In this episode of the award winning Lies & Garbage show, your host Ty Wonder speaks with the handsome mic virgin Miles Phoenix (Ty never gets his name right in the episode! SMH)  about sex, sensuality, and spirituality with no lies and garbage. This conversation is definitely not safe for work without headphones or the kiddos! Miles talks about how sensuality affects the African American community. What DOES sensuality mean to men? How does it affect them. Miles and Ty also discuss untraditional relationship such as polygamy and polyamory. Are they a safe bet or are they a no go? Does communication about them matter? Does it de-value the relationship?  How does sexuality and spirituality connect in the black community for Miles? Prince vs MJ? Which one is a favorite?That waterbottle though...that water was so wet...Stay tuned for the new show: Cufflinks and Sticks  hosted by Miles, coming in March 2023. Business Shoutout:The Muse Experience: Sensual fitness that helps women with fitness levels, expressive sensuality and confidence.Youtube Channel Coming Soon: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0IWoSyZXcCsv-7Q4nUFCwA/featuredWant to leave us a voicemail or text with your thoughts or topic suggestions? They just might make the show! Go to our brand new website www.liesandgarbageshow.com and leave us a voicemail! Official Show Socialshttp://www.facebook.com/liesandgarbageshowhttp://www.instagram.com/liesandgarbageshowhttp://www.twitter.com/liesandgarbageshttp://www.tiktok.com/liesandgarbageshowTy Wonder https://www.facebook.com/IAmTyWonderhttp://www.tiktok.com/IAmTyWonder **********************************************************************The award winning Lies & Garbage Show is recorded, edited and produced by TyChi Productions LLC in Charlotte NC.www.TyChiProductions.com

Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will be about ONE (lol) of the current books I am reading titled "Sexuality and the Black Church". I will be breaking this book down into parts over the next episodes right here. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. Listeners discretion is advised. In this episode you will learn: Is there truly such a thing as "White Culture". why I decided to title this episode "The White Gaze" If you don't know about Toni Morrison I HIGHLY suggest you learn... OKAY? "The Songs of Solomon": love book about a couple or God's love to the church? A little more about the author (taken from www.feminismandreligion.com): Kelly Brown Douglas is Professor and Director of the Religion Program at Goucher College where she has held the Elizabeth Conolly Todd Distinguished Professorship. She was recently awarded The Goucher College Caroline Doebler Bruckerl Award for outstanding faculty achievement. Prior to coming to Goucher College she was Associate Professor of Theology at Howard University School of Divinity (1987-2001) and Assistant Professor of Religion at Edward Waters College (1986-1987). Kelly holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Denison University where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She received her Masters of Divinity and Doctorate of Philosophy from Union Theological Seminary. While at Union she received the Hudnut Award for Preaching Excellence and the Julius Hanson Award for Outstanding Student in Theological Studies. A leading voice in the development of a womanist theology, Essence magazine counts Douglas “among this country's most distinguished religious thinkers, teachers, ministers, and counselors.” She has published numerous essays and articles in national publications, and her books include The Black Christ, Sexuality and the Black Church, What's Faith Got to Do With It?: Black Bodies/Christian Soul. Black Bodies and the Black Church:A Blues Slant is her most recently released book (Palgrave Macmillan, Fall 2012). Kelly is also a priest in the Episcopal Church and has served as Associate Priest at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church in Washington D.C. for over 20 years. All I'm saying is, you MIGHT want to go and buy this book . If you are interested in learning more about this here is the link https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07HNHJ5SM&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1KCEE6X40HZF7W92XYKC. Your feedback is extremely important to me. Do not hesitate to let me know what you think of this and any future episode. Please be sure to LISTEN and COMMENT everywhere podcasts are heard. SHARE SHARE SHARE!!!!!! Be sure to follow me on social media. IG:@akilahpeynado Email: akilahpeynado@gmail.com

Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will be about ONE (lol) of the current books I am reading titled "Sexuality and the Black Church". I will be breaking this book down into parts over the next episodes right here. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning*  This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. Listeners discretion is advised. In this episode you will learn: the workable definition of  sexuality that will be used throughout this book why Kelly Brown Douglas decided to write a book on this subject manner a little as to the purpose  of understanding our history to see the bigger picture the  "present" A little more about the author (taken from www.feminismandreligion.com): Kelly Brown Douglas is Professor and Director of the Religion Program at Goucher College where she has held the Elizabeth Conolly Todd Distinguished Professorship. She was recently awarded The Goucher College Caroline Doebler Bruckerl Award for outstanding faculty achievement. Prior to coming to Goucher College she was Associate Professor of Theology at Howard University School of Divinity (1987-2001) and Assistant Professor of Religion at Edward Waters College (1986-1987). Kelly holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Denison University where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She received her Masters of Divinity and Doctorate of Philosophy from Union Theological Seminary. While at Union she received the Hudnut Award for Preaching Excellence and the Julius Hanson Award for Outstanding Student in Theological Studies. A leading voice in the development of a womanist theology, Essence magazine counts Douglas “among this country's most distinguished religious thinkers, teachers, ministers, and counselors.” She has published numerous essays and articles in national publications, and her books include The Black Christ, Sexuality and the Black Church, What's Faith Got to Do With It?: Black Bodies/Christian Soul. Black Bodies and the Black Church:A Blues Slant is her most recently released book (Palgrave Macmillan, Fall 2012). Kelly is also a priest in the Episcopal Church and has served as Associate Priest at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church in Washington D.C. for over 20 years. All I'm saying is, you MIGHT want to go and buy this book . If you are interested in learning more about this here is the link https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07HNHJ5SM&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1KCEE6X40HZF7W92XYKC. Your feedback is extremely important to me. Do not hesitate to let me know what you think of this and any future episode. Please be sure to LISTEN and COMMENT everywhere podcasts are heard. SHARE SHARE SHARE!!!!!! Be sure to follow me on social media. IG:@akilahpeynado Email: akilahpeynado@gmail.com

Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will be about ONE (lol) of the current books I am reading titled "Sexuality and the Black Church". I will be breaking this book down into parts over the next episodes right here. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. Listeners discretion is advised. In this episode you will learn: About the "Roots of the White Attack" A little bit more about Sarah Bartmann. If you do not know who she is PLEASE Google her. She needs to be learned about... OKAY?! How I feel about Black slaves being reduced to the place of an animal and the White Slave master and his Wife being unable to keep their hands off the Black slave sexually. (INSERT EYE ROLL) A little more about the author (taken from www.feminismandreligion.com): Kelly Brown Douglas is Professor and Director of the Religion Program at Goucher College where she has held the Elizabeth Conolly Todd Distinguished Professorship. She was recently awarded The Goucher College Caroline Doebler Bruckerl Award for outstanding faculty achievement. Prior to coming to Goucher College she was Associate Professor of Theology at Howard University School of Divinity (1987-2001) and Assistant Professor of Religion at Edward Waters College (1986-1987). Kelly holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Denison University where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She received her Masters of Divinity and Doctorate of Philosophy from Union Theological Seminary. While at Union she received the Hudnut Award for Preaching Excellence and the Julius Hanson Award for Outstanding Student in Theological Studies. A leading voice in the development of a womanist theology, Essence magazine counts Douglas “among this country's most distinguished religious thinkers, teachers, ministers, and counselors.” She has published numerous essays and articles in national publications, and her books include The Black Christ, Sexuality and the Black Church, What's Faith Got to Do With It?: Black Bodies/Christian Soul. Black Bodies and the Black Church:A Blues Slant is her most recently released book (Palgrave Macmillan, Fall 2012). Kelly is also a priest in the Episcopal Church and has served as Associate Priest at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church in Washington D.C. for over 20 years. All I'm saying is, you MIGHT want to go and buy this book . If you are interested in learning more about this here is the link https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07HNHJ5SM&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1KCEE6X40HZF7W92XYKC. Your feedback is extremely important to me. Do not hesitate to let me know what you think of this and any future episode. Please be sure to LISTEN and COMMENT everywhere podcasts are heard. SHARE SHARE SHARE!!!!!! Be sure to follow me on social media. My goal is to have 2000 downloads by 12.31.22 and with your help I know I can do it. IG:@akilahpeynado Email: akilahpeynado@gmail.com

Olivia and Raven are back with a discussion about white savior syndrome, Western saviorism, and the persecution complex of Christians and conservatives in the US. -- Email us! isquaredhello@gmail.com. | Follow us!  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/isquaredpodcast/ | Twitter @I_squaredpod https://twitter.com/I_SquaredPod | Facebook page http://www.fb.me/ISquaredPod -- Episodes Referenced: United Daughters of the Confederacy, and Upholding White Supremacy https://isquared.podbean.com/e/united-daughters-of-the-confederacy-and-upholding-white-supremacy/ | Blind People React to Visual Art https://isquared.podbean.com/e/blind-people-react-to-visual-art/ | The Black Church's Role in Black Liberation https://isquared.podbean.com/page/2/ --- Learn More! A Savior No One Needs: Unpacking and Overcoming the White Savior Complex https://www.healthline.com/health/white-saviorism#examples | The Evangelical Persecution Complex https://www.leoweekly.com/2022/05/the-evangelical-persecution-complex-and-the-christian-academy-of-louisvilles-homophobic-assignment/

In this episode, Dr. Bill White, Jr. speaks with Dr. Derek Hicks, Associate Professor of Religion and Culture at Wake Forest Divinity School. Together, they discuss this current moment for the Black Church, the future of the Black faith tradition, and what it means to create the Beloved Community.

Dr. Blackwell brings listeners an encore of one of the most popular “It's a family matter” episodes featuring Bishop Dr. George B. Jackson, pastor of Citadel of Faith Christian Fellowship in Thomasville, NC and founder of the community's Martin Luther King Social Action Committee. In this third in a series of three episodes, Dr. Jackson and Dr. Michael Blackwell discuss the history, characteristics, and significance of the Black Church in America.

This week Scarz & Eli discuss having a healthy lifestyle, attending the gym, what are the benefits and how vital is it to our living and alos is body positivity bad thing? Follow Us on Instagram - @GM5MPodcastTo Listen & Subscribe to the Podcast on any platform - https://linktr.ee/GM5M 

Do you agree with me that the Black Church of 2023 has some evolving to do? And if it does change, do you believe it could tinker with the structural integrity of the church?

Happy New Year for 2023! So thankful for your support and listen. This week Scarz & Eli discuss if or do women become more masculine after they been through traumatic experiences. Follow Us on Instagram - @GM5MPodcastTo Listen & Subscribe to the Podcast on any platform - https://linktr.ee/GM5M 

Join us for a conversation with Bishop Delores Williamston, who is set to become the new bishop of the Louisiana Conference on January 1. This is the second of two episodes.  In this episode, Todd Rossnagel asks Bishop Williamston about what brings her joy and what sabbath looks like for her. We also get a glimpse of her call story, and we also get to meet her pet dog, a Shih Tzu, who has several names! ______ Bishop Delores J. “Dee” Williamston, a Kansas Army National Guard veteran, and a Methodist church administrator, was assigned to the Louisiana Conference at the South Central Jurisdictional meeting in Houston on November 3, 2022. Bishop Williamston was ordained as an elder in 2010 and previously served in the Great Plains Conference as the superintendent for the Hays, Hutchinson and Salina Districts. She also served as Director of Clergy Excellence and Assistant to the Bishop. Prior to beginning her service with the Great Plains Conference, Williamston served churches in Independence, Salina, Mentor, and Topeka in Kansas. She earned her master's of divinity from Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Missouri, with a specialty in Black Church ministries and evangelism. She is pursuing a doctorate of ministry from Philips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bishop Williamston's background includes a 22-year military career in the Kansas Army National Guard, where she served as a technician and eventually became chief supervisor of the account and finance operations at the U.S. Property and Fiscal Office in Topeka. Her rank upon retirement from the National Guard was sergeant first class. Bishop Williamston, a breast cancer survivor, has one son, seven grandchildren, and one pet Shih Tzu.

From GM5M, Scarz and Eli wish you a merry 2022 Xmas! They also a debate what is Christmas about, why do we celebrate it and our spending habits, why do we all spend so much around this time of year.Follow Us on Instagram - @GM5MPodcastTo Listen & Subscribe to the Podcast on any platform - https://linktr.ee/GM5M 

Advent is the arrival of a notable person or event. During this ng this season we celebrate the arrival of the advent of our Savior, Jesus—Emmanuel. However, this celebration is also filled with waiting as we eagerly look for Christ, the Victor, second arrival. In the meantime in between time, many of us singles are also waiting for another kind of advent—the arrival of our long awaited boo. In this episode, my good friend, Anteneshia Sanders, and I talk about each one of these kinds of advents while also pondering how they are similar and different. More About Our Guest: Anteneshia is from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and currently lives in Wake Forest, NC. She is a graduate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, where she earned a Master of Divinity in Ministry to Women. Anteneshia prides herself on being a contemporary Church Mother and using her gifts in writing and shepherding to build up those in her church community. She is also an author and poet. You can find her writing at anteneshiasanders.com and in her poetry book, I Still Can't Swim. In addition to these works, Anteneisha is the owner of a small apparel business called Church Mother, where she celebrates women in ministry and the Black Church tradition. You can find her shop here.

Pastor Jamal Bryant says he wants to use growing Marijuana as a way to bring Black men back to church. Marijuana was made illegal when Black people started using it.; AG Garland moves to end the Crack vs. Cocaine Sentencing Disparity that harms African Americans; Deion Sanders speaks out on criticism of him leaving JSU; NFL owners get defensive after scouting combine gets compared to 'slave auction' by league exec Troy Vincent; Former Officer Aaron Dean found ‘GUILTY' of Manslaughter in the shooting death of Atatiana Jefferson.  - TheAHNShow with Michael Imhotep 12-18-22   Did you miss our Online Course: ‘Ancient Kemet, Moors & Maafa: Understanding The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade' on Saturday, 12-24-22, 2pm EST? WATCH NOW https://theafricanhistorynetwork.com/   Support The African History Network through Cash App @ https://cash.app/$TheAHNShow or PayPal @ TheAHNShow@gmail.com or http://www.PayPal.me/TheAHNShow  

Join us for a conversation with Bishop Delores Williamston, who is set to become the new bishop of the Louisiana Conference on January 1.  This episode is the first of two.   In this episode, Todd Rossnagel asks Bishop Williamston about her family, her background, which includes work inside the church as well as military service. They also discuss the historic nature of her election.  To watch the consecration service from the 2022 South Central Jurisdiction, please head here.  ______ Bishop Delores J. “Dee” Williamston, a Kansas Army National Guard veteran, and a Methodist church administrator, was assigned to the Louisiana Conference at the South Central Jurisdictional meeting in Houston on November 3, 2022. Bishop Williamston was ordained as an elder in 2010 and previously served in the Great Plains Conference as the superintendent for the Hays, Hutchinson and Salina Districts. She also served as Director of Clergy Excellence and Assistant to the Bishop. Prior to beginning her service with the Great Plains Conference, Williamston served churches in Independence, Salina, Mentor, and Topeka in Kansas. She earned her master's of divinity from Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Missouri, with a specialty in Black Church ministries and evangelism. She is pursuing a doctorate of ministry from Philips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bishop Williamston's background includes a 22-year military career in the Kansas Army National Guard, where she served as a technician and eventually became chief supervisor of the account and finance operations at the U.S. Property and Fiscal Office in Topeka. Her rank upon retirement from the National Guard was sergeant first class. Bishop Williamston, a breast cancer survivor, has one son, seven grandchildren, and one pet Shih Tzu.

This week Scarz & Eli discuss Derek Jaxn, the shocking but popular relationship guru has been successful whilst being outed for cheating on his wife multiple times. They converse on whether someone can give you relationship advice whilst have cheated? Follow Us on Instagram - @GM5MPodcastTo Listen & Subscribe to the Podcast on any platform - https://linktr.ee/GM5M 

In this and the final episode of this second series I discuss the relationship between the Bible and organizing. The turn to Scripture to imagine and narrate politics is often assumed to be the preserve of authoritarian theocrats. But since the formal development of community organizing in the 1930s, and long before that, texts from the Bible are consistently used to both teach democratic organizing and envision the need for radical, democratic change. The use of Scripture in this way builds on long standing Jewish and Christian traditions of thought and practice.  I begin this episode by talking to Ernesto Cortes who was featured in episode 7 of the first series. In that episode he discusses his own formation as an organizer. Here he reflects on why he consistently turns to Scripture to frame the task of organizing and to train others in the work of building a more democratic society. The passage he unpacks is the story of Jethro and Moses in Exodus 18, which he reads as a way of envisioning democratic forms of leadership. In doing so, he self-consciously builds on Saul Alinsky's (S2.E2) use of Moses as a model for the role of the organizer. In the second part of this episode I talk to Marshall Ganz, another hugely influential figure in the contemporary development of grassroots democratic organizing. Marshall currently teaches at Harvard in the Kennedy School of Government. But he has a much storied career in organizing before that. He tells me about his involvement in various democratic movements as a way of narrating the role of Scripture and religion in his own life and the movements he contributed to. These include his involvement in the Civil Rights movement (and the role of the Black Church) and the United Farm Workers movement (and the role of the Catholic Church). He begins by reflecting on his Jewish upbringing. Later he talks through his re-engagement with Judaism and how this shaped the development of his influential public narrative approach which involves telling a story of self, us, and now. As a complement to Ernesto Cortes's meditation on leadership through the story of Jethro and Moses, Marshall reflects on the story of David and Goliath as a way of teaching strategy.GuestsErnesto Cortes, Jr. - for details see season 1 episode 7.Marshall Ganz is Rita E. Hauser Senior Lecturer in Leadership, Organizing, and Civil Society at the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. He began organizing with the 1964 Mississippi Summer Project as part of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (see S2.E3). He then joined Cesar Chavez in his effort to unionize California farm workers, working with the United Farm Workers for 16 years (see S1.E3). During the 1980s he worked with grassroots groups to develop new organizing programs and designed innovative voter mobilization strategies for local, state, and national electoral campaigns. He eventually completed a PhD in sociology and came to teach at Harvard. His book, Why David Sometimes Wins: Leadership, Organization and Strategy in the California Farm Worker Movement was published in 2009, earning the Michael J. Harrington Book Award of the American Political Science Association. In 2007-8 he was instrumental in design of the grassroots organization for the 2008 Obama for President campaign. In association with the Leading Change Network he coaches, trains, and advises social, civic, educational, health care, and political groups on organizing, training, and leadership development around the world. For more information & relevant updates follow me on Twitter: @WestLondonMan For readings to download relevant to or discussed in an episode visit: https://ormondcenter.com/listen-organize-act-podcast

From Reconstruction to the Civil Rights Movement to the present day, Black churches in the American South have historically been vital centers of culture and community. In this episode, we'll look at the history of Black churches in Middle Tennessee, and the role they play in the community today.   But first, we'll examine a recent investigative report about the Middle Point Landfill. Guests:  Levi Ismail, NewsChannel 5 investigative reporter Sylvia Edmondson Holt, author of “Between the Pews” Cora Alston, senior pastor at Faith Church, Inc. Rev. Davie Tucker, Jr., pastor at Beech Creek Missionary Baptist Church  Omaràn D. Lee, director of spiritual care at Nashville General Hospital Keialah Hampton, member of Born Again Church Morris Tipton, pastor at First Baptist Church of East Nashville Additional reading:  Nashville Scene: Churches Go Last: An Influx of Wealth Has Remade 12South Harvard Gazette: How the Black Church saved Black America Pew Research Center: Black adults in the U.S. South more likely than those in other regions to attend a Black congregation

Olivia and Raven dive into the Black church's positive contributions to Black liberation and Black advancement. They discuss the role of the Black church during the Abolitionist movement, Reconstruction era, the Great Migration, and the Civil Rights movement. -- Email us! isquaredhello@gmail.com. | Follow us!  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/isquaredpodcast/ | Twitter @I_squaredpod https://twitter.com/I_SquaredPod | Facebook page http://www.fb.me/ISquaredPod -- Learn More! The Black Church https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/godinamerica-black-church/

All songs and texts used with permission Opening Prayer: Written by Christine Valters Paintner Opening Song: Welcome in the Stranger by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan from the album Singing with Monks and Mystics First Reading: Barbara Holmes, Joy Unspeakable: Contemplative Practice of the Black Church, Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2004, page 4. Sung Psalm Opening and Doxology: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan from the album Monk in the World: Songs for Contemplative Living Psalm Translation: Wilda C. Gafney, A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church © 2021 Church Publishing Incorporated, New York, NY 10016, used by permission. (Year W) page 1-2. Second Reading: John 4:7-9a, 10. Scripture quotation is from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Prayers of Concern: Written by Claudia Love Mair Sung Response: Tune by Betsey Beckman, lyrics by Christine Valters Paintner and Simon de Voil, sung by Simon de Voil and Alexa Sunshine Rose Closing Song: Promise to the Saints by Carmel Boyle from the album Singing with Monks and Mystics Closing Blessing: Written by Christine Valters Paintner to companion her book The Soul of a Pilgrim (Ave Maria Press) Please note: All of the songs and prayer responses are published on CDs in the Abbey of the Arts collection. In addition, these songs & responses have accompanying gesture prayers and/or dances created by Betsey Beckman that can be found on the corresponding DVD (each album has a DVD companion). Audio and video recordings of the Prayer Cycles are available at AbbeyoftheArts.com.

Updated: 8:33 a.m. It's a Sunday morning at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Minneapolis. Pastor Elijah McDavid III is preaching to the congregation. The rows are nearly full with several dozen churchgoers. Above the pulpit hangs three portraits of a Black Jesus and banners with each letter of the word — Rhythm — hang across the ceiling. They represent the traditions of its primarily African American congregation. When McDavid speaks, all eyes are on him as members of the church hang onto every word. On this Sunday morning his sermon is based on the message “Let Your Life Speak.” He's preaching from the book of James and says it can be a little direct. “At some point it may sound like I'm judging you. But I'm not singling you out, I'm trying to help all of us out. I need these five chapters of wisdom just as much as anybody here,” McDavid said. The congregation cheered. At 30, McDavid may be young for a senior pastor, but he has deep roots in the Black church. Originally from Arlington, Va., his grandfather was a pastor and civil rights leader in South Carolina for over 50 years — who battled segregation and helped integrate schools. McDavid grew up hearing how his grandfather helped transform his community and it continues to inspire him to this day. Gallery Stephen Maturen for MPR News Senior pastor Elijah McDavid III speaks during a service at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church on Oct. 16 in Minneapolis. Stephen Maturen for MPR News Senior pastor Elijah McDavid III speaks during a service at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church on Oct. 16 in Minneapolis. Stephen Maturen for MPR News Senior pastor Elijah McDavid III speaks during a service at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. “It's helping folks to imagine what a better world can look like. At the end of the day we are an imaginative people, we are a creative people and we're always believing that God has something better than what we're currently living in and experiencing,” McDavid said. “It's being able to kind of paint that tapestry and visualize what this world can become.” McDavid started out serving as assistant pastor at Alfred Street Baptist Church, one of the oldest Black churches in Alexandria, Virginia. A few years ago he got a call from an old family friend who thought he'd be a good fit to continue the work of the retiring pastor at Fellowship. That's when he moved to Minnesota to run a church on his own for the first time. Fellowship is located in a section of Minneapolis which contains some of the highest concentrations of African Americans. These north side neighborhoods also contain some of the highest concentrations of poverty and economic underdevelopment compared to other parts of the city. Black churches like Fellowship have long played a crucial role in advocating for the freedoms and rights of African Americans. And McDavid doesn't shy away from talking about issues that impact residents of the north side neighborhoods which surround the church. But he also says the church is taking action to help the community. Gallery Stephen Maturen for MPR News Chanda Smith Baker (right) comforts Indred Alexander (left) a candidate for Brooklyn Park City Council, as she speaks during a service at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. The church used a portion of the service as a platform to let local electoral candidates speak. Stephen Maturen for MPR News Parishioners listen as senior pastor Elijah McDavid III speaks during a service. Stephen Maturen for MPR News Natalie Sims (center) sings along with fellow parishioners as FMBC Youth Choir performs. Stephen Maturen for MPR News Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks during a service. The church used a portion of the service as a platform to let local electoral candidates speak. Stephen Maturen for MPR News Parishioners dance and sing along as FMBC Youth Choir performs during a service. Stephen Maturen for MPR News Volunteers manage a voting information booth after a service at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. Stephen Maturen for MPR News Youth members of the multimedia team monitor a live-streaming broadcast during a service at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church on Oct. 16 in Minneapolis. “If the need is housing that's affordable, if the need is dealing with food insecurity then we're gonna work on meeting those needs,” McDavid said. “Some needs we can meet as a church but when there's other issues that are beyond the scope of the church, that's when we work together with people like in an interfaith housing collaborative, to make sure that there's more money being set aside on the state government level to help build affordable housing for individuals.” Fellowship also joined the fight to protect the community from COVID by becoming one of the first faith based vaccination sites. And members of the community say they like McDavid's style. Church trustee Larry Suarez has been attending Fellowship for over 20 years.  Suarez, who is in his 70s, says McDavid impressed him from the start. “The first time I heard him I said, ‘that is the guy.' He teaches, he preaches and he pastors. And his arms are open, which makes this church open,” Suarez said. “That is so important, because you want people to look at Fellowship and know that I can go and I'm welcome and I'll be treated well.” Younger churchgoers are also impressed. Stephen Maturen for MPR News Members of the FMBC Youth Choir perform during a service at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church on Oct. 16 in Minneapolis. Mackenzie Jones has been going to Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church since she was six years old. Now in her mid 20s, she says continuing to come to Fellowship and stay connected with those who watched her grow up has maintained a sense of stability in her life. She's glad to see more young people join the church since McDavid started as pastor. And it's something that makes Jones excited about coming to church each week. “It's very easy to connect with him and he is clearly an intellect just through his sermons,” Jones said. “He keeps it very real, which is something that I like. I like someone who's direct.” For McDavid, cultivating community is one of the most rewarding parts of leading a church. “This world can be so traumatic, so violent six days a week, and one day a week you get a chance to come in here and find a place of refuge and peace. To be affirmed and loved by others in your community,” McDavid said. “Some who you know well, others who you don't know. But we foster these deep meaningful relationships here and those carry generational bonds.” Gallery Stephen Maturen for MPR News Senior pastor Elijah McDavid III greets parishioners after a service Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church on Oct. 16 in Minneapolis. Stephen Maturen for MPR News Senior pastor Elijah McDavid III greets parishioners after a service at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church on Oct. 16 in Minneapolis. Stephen Maturen for MPR News Senior pastor Elijah McDavid III greets parishioners after a service at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church on Oct. 16 in Minneapolis. McDavid's style of relating to his community is just one of many reasons church goers come back week after week. As Fellowship continues to grow, McDavid loves to see new congregation members walk though its doors. He hopes to continue creating a refuge for community members and to keep the longstanding Black tradition going for generations to come.

The black church is failing the community, Rev. Tim Christopher said on this week's episode of Fully Charged.Christopher, a minister at Berean Missionary Baptist Church in downtown Minneapolis and the founder of Shepherds Works, joined Kendall and Sheila Qualls to discuss the crisis in the black community and ways they can come together to help the community. Christopher has been working with inner-city youth since 1992.

Yazmin Spearman is a third-year MDiv candidate at Duke Divinity. She defines herself as a human, creative writer, and preacher. This episode was previously recorded in the summer of 2021. Due to my study abroad plans, Kiki's Korner was interrupted. Please enjoy this powerful conversation on intersectionality, critical race theory, womanism, the Black Church, and social movements. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kimani-francois/support

Opening Prayer: Written by Christine Valters Paintner Opening Song: Brigid's Birds by Margaret McLarty from the album The Soul's Slow Ripening: Songs for Celtic Seekers First Reading: Barbara Holmes, Joy Unspeakable: Contemplative Practice of the Black Church, Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2004. page 41. Sung Psalm Opening and Doxology: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan from the album Monk in the World: Songs for Contemplative Living Psalm Translation: Wilda C. Gafney, A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church © 2021 Church Publishing Incorporated, New York, NY 10016, used by permission. (Year W) page 97. Second Reading: Exodus 15:19-21. Scripture quotation is from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Prayers of Concern: Written by Claudia Love Mair Sung Response: Tune by Betsey Beckman, lyrics by Christine Valters Paintner and Simon de Voil, sung by Simon de Voil and Alexa Sunshine Rose Closing Song: Peregrine by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan from the album The Soul's Slow Ripening: Songs for Celtic Seekers Closing Blessing: Written by Christine Valters Paintner to companion her book The Soul of a Pilgrim (Ave Maria Press) Please note: All of the songs and prayer responses are published on CDs in the Abbey of the Arts collection. In addition, these songs & responses have accompanying gesture prayers and/or dances created by Betsey Beckman that can be found on the corresponding DVD (each album has a DVD companion). Audio and video recordings of the Prayer Cycles are available at AbbeyoftheArts.com.

Jemele Hill launched the Unbothered Network, audio programming for and by Black women. Spotify said, “Let's do this.” Now, Lyvonne and her fabulous soul sister, Deborah Joy Winans, are cohosts of Sanctified, a faith-based podcast that celebrates Black women's spiritual journeys! Tune in as they celebrate the launch of Sanctified, inspired by Zora Neale Hurston's, "The Sanctified Church."Listen to "Sanctified" FREE... only on Spotify!For this episode's supplemental materials, visit patreon.com/lyvonnebriggs (aka Sensual Faith Academy) and join the tier that's right for you! The Sensual Faith tier supports the podcast and the Lavish Love tier supports the podcast *and* grants you access to bonus content (like book studies, audio essays, tarot/oracle card readings, and more!).Other ways to support Lyvonne and her work:Cash App: $PastorBaeVenmo: @LyvonneBriggsZelle/Paypal: Lyvonne.Briggs@gmail.com

This week we CUT THE CRAP and dig directly into a topic that we predict will have a geographic reach of maybe like 100 miles, but all the 40-55 year olds within that 100 mile radius will be tripping over the snowdrifts of SAM BLACK CHURCH stickers still piled up in their homes to post about how Jet once jumped off a giant fiberglass weed leaf and landed on them so hard that they still have to sleep sitting up and can't hold a ball in their left hand.

Forged in the furnace of U.S. segregation, the Black Church is the pillar of African American communities across the country. As such, it has a powerful testimony and incredible lessons that can be shared still today. Author and leader Freda Sampson joins the pod to talk about the history of the Black Church, what distinguishes Black Churches from other protestant churches, and what are the biggest challenges facing Black Churches today. Freda G. Sampson is an advocate for equity, justice and radical inclusion.  She is entrepreneur, creative, and author. Her passion stems from growing up and observing her father, Rev. Dr. Frederick G. Sampson, II, a civil rights leader and pastor, fight for equality for all people. Witnessing that love in action has formed the direction of her personal and professional journey. A diversity and inclusion professional, Freda provides consulting, training and facilitation services to corporations, governmental agencies and organizations throughout Michigan and Canada on diversity, inclusion, and cultural competency. Find more books on the MSU Bias Busters series here: The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.

Day 16 The Address: 110 Calhoun Street, Charleston, South Carolina The Story: Mother Emanuel AME Church is one of the oldest Black churches in the United States, and for 200 years, it functioned as the center for organizing for civil rights. Its name says it all. Emanuel "God with us." And God has been constant. Because there's never been a church that has withstood the reign of terrorism so bravely. Today, we will explore The Why. Why was this church targeted? Why was it necessary? What kind of spiritual courage was being borne there? Well, that courage has a name: Denmark Vesey Today, we learn his story. The true story of Mother Emanuel's bravest son. Don't miss this ah-ha of history.

If you want to hear the rest of this episode and a bonus episode of Here's The Thing EVERY WEEK, click the link! https://linktr.ee/Kevonstagestudios