Synopsis
Pass The Mic is the premier podcast of The Witness A Black Christian Collective. Tune in every week for engaging discussions and high profile interviews addressing the core concerns of African Americans biblically. Learn more at TheWitnessBCC.com
Episodes
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Lessons from the “Mother City” of Cape Town
12/11/2018 Duration: 50minJemar and Tyler are back to talk about Tyler’s recent trip to South Africa with The Justice Conference. Listen in as we talk about 5 things he learned/re-learned from his time. We talk about all the things: personal identity, decolonized worship, justice, the Kingdom of God. You just have to drink it all in! Don’t forget to check out our friends in Cape Town and their wonderful ministries there! Isiphambano Center for Biblical Justice: tps://www.isiphambano.com Julle Mense: https://soundcloud.com/jullemense
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Pass The Mic AMA From DC
05/11/2018 Duration: 58minAMA from the DC House Party....plus a little Squadcast in there as well.... hmm.
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The Witness 2019: Expanding the Collective
31/10/2018 Duration: 17minI want to write out the news... but I would be spoiling the surprises
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Should We Talk about Politics in the Church?
23/10/2018 Duration: 35minJemar and Earon James discuss the potential and pitfalls of talking politics from the pulpit and in the pews. They explore what divides Christians politically and why and how to press forward in an age of angry disagreement.
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Ole Miss, Ed Meek, and Ida B. Wells
16/10/2018 Duration: 40minJemar and Beau discuss the recent controversy at the University of Mississippi, Jemar's recent article in the New York Times, and the move to rename and/or replace problematic monuments. Jemar's NYT article: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/15/opinion/ida-b-well-ole-miss-journalism.html Red Flag (itunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/red-flag/id1435809192?mt=2 Red Flag (spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/5K1aLm5krMgIAKXfxJAcPJ?si=DK8GfIImSl2JRZPKwARazw
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De-Centering Whiteness in our Conversations
08/10/2018 Duration: 49minTyler is joined by special guest Ally Henny as they discuss what it means to “de-center” whiteness in our conversations on race and our theological discourse. Tune in as they discuss the history of the PTM FB Group and the ups and downs they’ve had in public talking about race in multi-ethnic settings.
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From Aretha to Botham: Death in the Black Community
01/10/2018 Duration: 52minJemar and Tyler talk about the death of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. On their hiatus, the world watched her funeral and came away with mixed reactions. A few weeks later, our community was rocked by the unjust killing of Botham Shem Jean. How should we deal with all this death? Listen as we give a theology on death, injustice, and lament.
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On “Social Justice and the Gospel” Part 2
12/09/2018 Duration: 51minJemar and Tyler are back! Is social justice heresy? Do Christians who believe in it actually affirm the Gospel?. These questions are back in the Christian conversation after “The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel” was published by a group of pastors.
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On “Social Justice and the Gospel” Part 1
10/09/2018 Duration: 44minJemar and Tyler are back! Is social justice heresy? Do Christians who believe in it actually affirm the Gospel?. These questions are back in the Christian conversation after “The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel” was published by a group of pastors. Part One of this 2-part episode is dedicated to a Black Christian analysis of the statement. Jemar and Tyler break down parts of the text and share some of their concerns with the language and assumptions. This is just the beginning. Stay tuned for the second half next week!
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When Pastors Meet with a President
04/08/2018 Duration: 37minRed alert! Buckle up! Jemar and Tyler are back with an emergency podcast about the meeting everyone is talking about. After a group of famous Black pastors were invited to the White House to reportedly discuss prison reform, Black Christians responded with shock and confusion. The televised meeting with the President has raised numerous questions and concerns. -Is it ever wise to meet with a President? -Why is this meeting important for all Black Christians? -What does this meeting say about Charismatic Christianity? Listen in as we tackle these tough but important questions in a quite candid episode. The Google doc is not working for some reason... Support this podcast on patreon at www.patreon.com/PassTheMic Hosts: Jemar Tisby (twitter.com/JemarTisby) Tyler Burns (twitter.com/Burns23) Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Podastery Studios (twitter.com/Podastery) Lean More: Pass The Mic - www.PassTheMicPodcast.com (twitter.com/_PassTheMic) The Witness - www.TheWitnessBCC.com (twitter.com/Witness
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Clapbacks Are A Ministry
30/07/2018 Duration: 36minLive From Atlanta! Support this podcast on patreon at www.patreon.com/PassTheMic Hosts: Jemar Tisby (twitter.com/JemarTisby) Tyler Burns (twitter.com/Burns23) Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Podastery Studios (twitter.com/Podastery) Learn More: Pass The Mic - www.PassTheMicPodcast.com (twitter.com/_PassTheMic) The Witness - www.TheWitnessBCC.com (twitter.com/WitnessBCC)
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Drift or Shift?
23/07/2018 Duration: 43minMany Christians have re-evaluated some of the cultural and political assumptions they once held. Does this questioning and any new (or more strongly held) convictions about justice represent a drift away from the Bible or just a shift in emphasis? Support this podcast on patreon at www.patreon.com/PassTheMic Hosts: Jemar Tisby (twitter.com/JemarTisby) Tyler Burns (twitter.com/Burns23) Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Podastery Studios (twitter.com/Podastery) Lean More: Pass The Mic - www.PassTheMicPodcast.com (twitter.com/_PassTheMic) The Witness - www.TheWitnessBCC.com (twitter.com/WitnessBCC)
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The Black Barbershop
16/07/2018 Duration: 44minJemar and Tyler are back for a fun discussion all about the black barbershop. This sometimes hilarious conversation is all about the cultural care of black men’s hair and what it means for black dignity. Tune in as the guys discuss: -Why the barbershop is so important to the black community -Why exterior appearance is important in the black community -Their personal hair journeys -Some funny (and awkward) barbershop stories Episode Support this podcast on patreon at www.patreon.com/PassTheMic Hosts: Jemar Tisby (twitter.com/JemarTisby) Tyler Burns (twitter.com/Burns23) Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Podastery Studios (twitter.com/Podastery) Lean More: Pass The Mic - www.PassTheMicPodcast.com (twitter.com/_PassTheMic) The Witness - www.TheWitnessBCC.com (twitter.com/WitnessBCC)
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Trust Black People When They Say Racism is Real
10/07/2018 Duration: 45minTyler and Jemar talk with Ally Henny about a tweet she sent pondering why it is so hard for some to believe black people when they talk about their experiences with racism. Support this podcast on patreon at www.patreon.com/PassTheMic Hosts: Jemar Tisby (twitter.com/JemarTisby) Tyler Burns (twitter.com/Burns23) Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Podastery Studios (twitter.com/Podastery) Lean More: Pass The Mic - www.PassTheMicPodcast.com (twitter.com/_PassTheMic) The Witness - www.TheWitnessBCC.com (twitter.com/WitnessBCC)
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Is Christianity the White Man's Religion?
02/07/2018 Duration: 45minEaron James and Jemar Tisby discuss how the concept of whiteness has affected Christianity in America. They break it down from a historical and biblical perspective, then conclude with some resources for further study. Additional Refrences: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgBbqi_rzuc&feature=share - https://thewitnessbcc.com/black-theologians/ - Jude3Project.com Support this podcast on patreon at www.patreon.com/PassTheMic Hosts: Jemar Tisby (twitter.com/JemarTisby) Tyler Burns (twitter.com/Burns23) Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Podastery Studios (twitter.com/Podastery) Lean More: Pass The Mic - www.PassTheMicPodcast.com (twitter.com/_PassTheMic) The Witness - www.TheWitnessBCC.com (twitter.com/WitnessBCC)
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Restaurants, Protests, and "Civility"
25/06/2018 Duration: 55minAadam Keeley joins Jemar to discuss a few current events. Support this podcast on patreon at www.patreon.com/PassTheMic Hosts: Jemar Tisby (twitter.com/JemarTisby) Tyler Burns (twitter.com/Burns23) Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Podastery Studios (twitter.com/Podastery) Lean More: Pass The Mic - www.PassTheMicPodcast.com (twitter.com/_PassTheMic) The Witness - www.TheWitnessBCC.com (twitter.com/WitnessBCC)
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Pence, Patterson and the SBC
18/06/2018 Duration: 48minEaron James returns to join Jemar Tisby talking Pence, Patterson and the SBC. Support this podcast on patreon at www.patreon.com/PassTheMic Hosts: Jemar Tisby (twitter.com/JemarTisby) Tyler Burns (twitter.com/Burns23) Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Podastery Studios (twitter.com/Podastery) Lean More: Pass The Mic - www.PassTheMicPodcast.com (twitter.com/_PassTheMic) The Witness - www.TheWitnessBCC.com (twitter.com/WitnessBCC)