Pass The Mic

Bet you didn’t expect this...Jemar and Tyler get real about mental, spiritual, and physical health on this episode. The guys share some personal stories, Black history (of course), and come up with a health challenge live on air. If you’re serious about living a healthy lifestyle, join us! Use the hashtag #PTMWhole to let us know you’re participating!

Van Jones joins Tyler to discuss Restorative Justice

“The real problem with the Black community is fatherlessness”. If you’ve ever heard that, this podcast is for you. Jemar and Tyler are back to confront the myth of absent Black fathers. This episode covers the history of the myth, how communities of color raise their kids, and a word of appreciation for their own fathers being present in their upbringing. Note: An unedited version was released previously by mistake. The episode has been updated to the correct version. If you have any issues getting the correct episode be sure to email Producer@TheWitnessBCC.com

Are y’all ready? We have one of our great friends on the podcast today. Ekemini Uwan joins us to talk about her recent traumatic experiences at The Sparrow Conference and all of the things. We talked about anti-racism, secondary trauma, the power of speaking to our black kinsmen, and speaking the truth in love. Break your notepads out for this one. Ekemini drops some gems! Read more about Ekemini’s experience at the Sparrow Conference in an article by our very own DeeDee Roe “Captive Audience: A Black Woman’s Reflection on the Sparrow Conference”: https://thewitnessbcc.com/captive-audience/ Read Ekemini’s open letter here “The Blood of Jesus is the Bridge, not my Back” by Ekemini Uwan: http://www.sistamatictheology.com/blog Ekemini’s PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/ekeminiuwan Truth’s Table’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable Follow Ekemini on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/sista_theology Follow Ekemini on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/spottieottiedopealiciousangel/ Ekemini Uwan is a p

“Why don’t you care about the abortion that’s happening in your own community?” “You talk about lynching and slavery but abortion takes more black lives every day” sigh If you’ve ever heard (or said) statements like these, this episode is for you. Jemar and Tyler are back to tackle the elephant in the room. Tune in for a candid conversation on the history of abortion views in the American church, the problems with the church’s approach to the conversation, and what a prophetic imagination ultimately looks like. This is not for the faint of heart (Y’all know how we do at Pass the Mic), but we hope it challenges you to move beyond the caricatures you’ve heard to a more consistent public witness.

Tyler and Beau breach the multiverse to find a theology of abundance in the Oscar Award Winning Spiderman: Into The Spider-Verse

Black History Month was wild, y’all. From blackface to KKK hoods to alleged hate crimes, every day was something new. But rather than questioning 2019 BHM, Jemar and Tyler question the premise itself. Is Black History Month still useful or is there a better way for us to remember our history? How do we protect our spaces from those who would remove the purpose of a celebration that means so much to our community? Listen in and let us know what you think!

In this episode Jemar talks the Oscars and the film Green Book, he views the political theater of Michael Cohen's testimony before a Congressional committee, and talks about how to celebrate Black History Month all year.

Recently co-host Tyler Burns had the opportunity to watch the forthcoming film Best of Enemies starring Taraji P. Henson and Sam Rockwell. The film chronicles the unlikely relationship between Civil Rights activist Ann Atwater and KKK leader C.P. Ellis. After watching the film, Tyler had mixed feelings about its framework and messaging. He decided to get to the bottom of Ann Atwater’s life by talking to someone who knew her personally. Following the controversial Best Picture Oscar win of the movie Green Book, we felt it would be helpful to have a deeper conversation about the framing of these stories. Listen as we have a discussion with Jonathan Wilson Hartgrove about the real story of Ann Atwater. Jonathan is the Director of The School for Conversion, an education center that Ann Atwater devoted her time to as a freedom teacher, mentoring young activists on the principles of freedom organizing for change. You might have heard of Jonathan’s name in connection with the Reverend Dr. William Barber. He worked

Ally Henny stops by to chat with Jemar about ant-racism and what it means to be anti-racist verses 'not racist'

Pastor Earon James, host of the 'Theology Q & A' Podcast returns to Pass The Mic along side Jeamr Tisby to answer the question 'Why do multi-ethnic churches fail?'

Ally Henny & Earon James interview Jemary Tisby live in Chicago at the Color of Compromise launch event!

Jemar and Tyler are back this week to discuss a serious topic: #SurvivingRKelly. The 6 part lifetime documentary swept through social media and challenged many of us to pay attention and hold him accountable. In this episode, we discuss what it means to hold ourselves accountable, how this story is being replayed in our churches/local communities, and how black men should respond to stories of the abuse of black women. Also, this is release week for Jemar’s new book “The Color of Compromise”! Be sure to pick up your copy at thecolorofcompromise.com and join us this week in Memphis (Jan 22) Chicago (Jan 25) and Atlanta (Jan 31) for our release week events!

We've got something special for you today! The first Chapter of Jemar's new book The Color of Compromise as read by the author himself! Order the full book now at: https://www.amazon.com/Color-Compromise-American-Churchs-Complicity/dp/0310597269/ref=sr11?ie=UTF8&qid=1529093673&sr=8-1&keywords=color+of+compromise

Join us for another insightful Pass the Mic conversation as Tyler and Jemar give their unique take on the typical year-end list. They discuss their top cultural artifacts (music, movies, tv shows, documentaries, books and people) that they’ve consumed this year. Listen as they swap interesting stories and share moving examples of personal growth. Also, we want to hear your list! What impacted your life in 2018?

This week Jemar discusses Andrew Johnson, the black high school wrestler who had his dreadlocks cut off because of a white referee's ultimatum. I talk about Kwanzaa and give some history and explanations for this cultural celebration happening right now. Lastly, I ask the question, "Was Jesus a refugee?"

In this atypical episode, Jemar talks the SBTS report on racism and slavery, the passing of the First Step Act criminal justice reform bill, and the Senate's approval of an anti-lynching bill after a century of inaction on the issue.

Where do our political ideologies come from? What are their origins? Should our Christian faith influence our politics? Let's discuss... Don't @ us.

Jemar and Tyler are back talking about Cindy Hyde Smith’s contentious comments during her race to be Senator of Mississippi. They discuss how to process racial bias in politics, why it matters, and how we can practically push back while holding our convictions. This is Part One so come back next week for Part Two of this discussion!

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