Pass The Mic

Welcome to “Am I an Evangelical?”, a conversation that centers the perspectives of women and black Christians, hosted by The Witness, a Black Christian Collective. Follow us at thewitnessbcc.com. This dialogue is facilitated by the official podcast of The Witness, “Pass the Mic”, which features “Dynamic Voices for a Diverse Church” (www.podasterystudios.com/podcast-pass-the-mic) To answer this question, Pass the Mic podcasts hosts Tyler Burns (@Burns23) and Jemar Tisby (@JemarTisby) will have this conversation with Ekemini Uwan (Truth’s Table co-host), Lisa V. Fields (Jude 3 Project founder), and Katelyn Beaty (writer, speaker, editor at InterVarsity Press, and former Manager at Large of Christianity Today magazine) Lisa Fields (@LisaVFields) graduated from University of North Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Communications and Religious Studies and Liberty University with a Master of Divinity with a focus in Theology. Lisa is the founder and President of the Jude 3 Project and the host of the Jude 3 Project Podcast. She has spoken at evangelism, apologetic and biblical literacy events at various universities and churches. Follow her work at www.jude3project.com. Katelyn Beaty (@KatelynBeaty) is a writer, speaker, and editor with Intervarsity Press. She is a graduate from Calvin College and also studied theology at Oxford University. She the first woman and the youngest person to become the managing editor for the magazine Christianity Today. Her first book, entitled A Woman’s Place was released in 2016. Katelyn has written for The Washington Post, The Atlantic, The New York Times and has commented on CNN, ABC, NPR, The Associated Press among others. Follow her work at www.katelynbeaty.com. Ekemini Uwan (@sista_theology) is a writer, speaker, and podcast extraordinaire. She received her Master of Divinity degree from Westminster Theological Seminary where she won the 2015 Green Prize Award in apologetics. She has been quoted by The New York Times, The Washington Post, Mashable, and The Huffington Post Religion among others. She also hosts the podcast Truth’s Table with Dr. Christina Edmondson and Michelle Higgins. You can follow her work at www.sistamatictheology.com. The Witness is a black Christian collective that engages issues of religion, race, justice, and culture from a biblical perspective. We aim to change the way Christians engage the church and the world by challenging them to think and act according to the holistic message of Christ. We consciously draw on the expansive black church tradition to address matters of personal faith while also speaking to issues of public righteousness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jemar and Beau attend the opening of the MS Civil Rights Museum and head to the studio to share some thoughts on the event, the guests, and the protests. Be sure to check out Jemar’s NYTimes op-ed “In Mississippi’s Museum Openings, a Victory for ‘Local People” and subscribe to Beau’s upcoming podcast “Red Flag” Episode 184 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) Lean More: Pass The Mic – www.PassTheMicPodcast.com (twitter.com/_PassTheMic) The Witness – www.TheWitnessBCC.com (twitter.com/TheWitnessBCC) Special Thanks To: Podastery – www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Name says it all… but for reference be sure to check out our episode from one year ago: Processing Donald Trump With Jemar Tisby Support this podcast on patreon at www.patreon.com/PassTheMic Episode 179 Original Airdate: Nov 13 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) Lean More: Pass The Mic - www.PassTheMicPodcast.com (twitter.com/_PassTheMic) RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) Special Thanks To: Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jemar and Tyler walk through 3 practical steps towards gospel driven racial reconciliation and anti racism work on a local level. Learn more how you can get social and support the show at PassTheMicPodcast.com Episode 174 Original Airdate: Oct 2 2017 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) Lean More: Pass The Mic - www.PassTheMicPodcast.com (twitter.com/_PassTheMic) RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) Special Thanks To: Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pastor Earon James returns to join Jemar and Tyler for a discussion on living in the South. This conversation is inspired by the NY Times July 8 2017 article Racism Is Everywhere, So Why Not Move South? Learn more how you can get social and support the show at PassTheMicPodcast.com Episode 173 Original Airdate: Sept 25 2017 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) Lean More: Pass The Mic - www.PassTheMicPodcast.com (twitter.com/_PassTheMic) RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) Special Thanks To: Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler and Jemar discuss the combination of misogyny and racism directed towards black women (misogynoir). They call themselves and other black men to repent and honor women as God commands. Support this podcast on patreon at www.patreon.com/PassTheMic Episode 178 Original Airdate: Nov 6 2017 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) Lean More: Pass The Mic - www.PassTheMicPodcast.com (twitter.com/_PassTheMic) RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) Special Thanks To: Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler and Jemar broadcast live and answer the following questions sent in from the audience: What eschatological hope do you have for the future of multi-ethnic churches? What would reperational work look like in a city like Memphis? How can people in the African diaspora who subscribe to Christian teachings honor their ancestry and reconcile the complex historical narrative that includes the introduction of Christianity through oppression (how can you trust the theology of a slaveholder)? How would you explain the intersection of gender and faith in the midst of the gender revolution? Racism is a problem within the white church that is avoided and labeled a liberal narrative, thoughts for engaging Christians who are steep in willful ignorance? What are Tyler’s thoughts on the Black Panther villains? (follow up to the Truth’s Table crossover) How do you respond to people of color who deny the existence of systemic injustice and white supremacy? What do you say to a person who says justice is only for heaven? Asked but not answered: “That Star Wars Trailer Thou!” Learn more how you can get social and support the show at PassTheMicPodcast.com Episode 176 Original Airdate: Oct 23 2017 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) Lean More: Pass The Mic - www.PassTheMicPodcast.com (twitter.com/_PassTheMic) RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) Special Thanks To: Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the live LDR episode, Pastor Lance asked the question: “Is reformed theology fatally flawed in presenting a faithful gospel witness and a full-on faithful witness of the gospel in the context of today?” On this week’s episode of Pass The Mic, Tyler and Jemar revisit this question. Episode 172 Original Airdate: Sept 18 2017 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) Lean More: Pass The Mic - www.PassTheMicPodcast.com (twitter.com/_PassTheMic) RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) Special Thanks To: Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is the day! There is a BIG announcement happening. Not only that, but over the coming weeks there will be ALOT of news and public announcements coming from the team, PR, social media, etc. That said, on this episode of Pass The Mic we reveal EVERYTHING! This is not an episode you want to miss… Support Pass The Mic on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/passthemic Episode 177 Original Airdate: Oct 31 2017 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) Lean More: Pass The Mic - www.PassTheMicPodcast.com (twitter.com/_PassTheMic) RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) Special Thanks To: Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler and Jemar discuss a portion of, “We Were Eight Years in Power”, the latest book by the award-winning writer for the Atlantic, Ta-Nehisi Coates. They explore the author’s explanation for being an atheist and respond from a black and Christian perspective. Learn more how you can get social and support the show at PassTheMicPodcast.com Episode 175 Original Airdate: Oct 16 2017 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) Lean More: Pass The Mic - www.PassTheMicPodcast.com (twitter.com/_PassTheMic) RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) Special Thanks To: Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices