A God Who Heals…And Does Not

I scrolled through my Facebook timeline and saw a post about a man who had a stroke as recently as three days ago. That man was coming home today. Three days later. The poster proclaimed, “God is so good and such a healer!” Earlier the same day, I took my family to the Covid-19 memorial […]

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Lenten Reflection: A New Day

Christendom is old, and arguments about who Jesus was, what he did, and why are just as old. Each of the gospel writers focuses on different elements of Jesus’ life and ministry. Unfortunately, for much of the history of theological discourse about Jesus, women and other marginalized groups were excluded from the conversation. That began […]

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Be Healed with Nickolas Gaines

Healing is difficult, messy, and necessary work. It is work we do in community. When done right, we are made whole and we have the same impact on those around us. Nickolas Gaines joins us this week to provide a roadmap toward healing. This is a journey for all of us. Let’s begin together. 

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A Very Special Episode w/Nickolas Gaines

Nickolas Gaines joins us again we learn how we can heal and be whole. We deal with the impact of the pandemic on our children and how to navigate all of the changes they are experiencing. Nick introduces the concept of reparenting and how it helps us in our healing process.

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Hoodoo w/ Dr. Iyelli Ichile

The African American religious tradition is varied. One of those traditions is distinctly ours. It was created for and maintained by us. Hoodoo is the faith of our ancestors. Its influences continue to touch most areas of Black American life. In this episode, Dr. Iyelli Ichile joins us as we explore this faith that sustained […]

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The Reckoning

Following the Capitol Insurrection we look at the role the American Church has played in the events and what preceded it. In this episode, Mike & Amera explore how those events may change the religious landscape.

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Process Theology w/Dr. Monica A. Coleman

Rev. Dr. Monica A. Coleman joins us this week as we dive into Process Theology. Dr. Coleman discusses how Process Theology answers the question about evil and suffering, God’s power, and our place in this ever-changing universe. Join us as we liberate our faith! Check out more of Dr. Coleman’s work at https://monicaacoleman.com

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A Shot and A Prayer: Faith Uncut & The Brown Liquor Report

This historic election year, we teamed up again with our family over at The Brown Liquor Report podcast. This two-part pre and post election coverage has all the brilliance and insight you’ve come to expect from both crews. Fears, hopes, dreams, and fun. Grab a shot, say a prayer, and join us! Part 1 The […]

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The Power of Story

Ahead of the election, we’re discussing the function and power of story.  We look at the hero’s journey in the Bible and the theology of Parable of the Sower, The Color Purple, and Lovecraft Country. All of these tell stories around identity. We are asking who tells our stories and how do we reclaim that […]

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American Civil Religion

Is the separation of Church and State possible when the two are the same? This week, we discuss how and why American Civil Religion performs Christian faith and how the two are radically different. 

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