Pass The Mic

Ally Henny stops by to chat with Jemar about ant-racism and what it means to be anti-racist verses 'not racist' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pastor Earon James and Jeamr Tisby discuss challenges faced by multi-ethnic churches, including pushback on addressing social justice issues and white supremacy. They emphasize the importance of creating an inclusive environment, staying faithful to Scripture, and implementing practical steps for diversity. Inclusivity and listening are key for success in multi-ethnic churches.

Ally Henny & Earon James interview Jemary Tisby live in Chicago at the Color of Compromise launch event! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1529093673&sr=8-1&keywords=color+of+compromise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where do our political ideologies come from? What are their origins? Should our Christian faith influence our politics? Let's discuss...Don't @ us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices