This week, Amera and Mike explore the importance of a faith that affirms blackness. They address harmful and healthy depictions, why it is vital to the development of self-identity, and strategies for ensuring we construct healthy environments. With so many anti-black messages pressing into our collective consciousness, this isn’t just a fight in faith spaces. […]
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BONUS EPISODE!! This week we joined our homies at The Brown Liquor Report and Nicki Mayo to dig all the way into these elections. This is one of the most important elections in our lifetime and we’re giving you all the information you need. It’s perfect for standing in your early voting line.
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Amera and Mike discuss theology, what it means to define your own and why your personal theology is important.
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Amera and I are going back to church! This week we’re detailing our experiences. What did we do after leaving? What made us consider returning? What are the challenges of coming back? It’s homecoming season and we’re coming home.
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This week we’re exploring the hold misogyny appears to have on us. How did we get here? How does it affect us? How do we get away? We’re offering some insight on how to go from ashy to classy. We don’t want anyone to be ashy. You don’t have to be but it takes work […]
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This week Amera is back and we are using our platform to discuss the importance of building up a practice of political participation, especially in the non-presidential, or midterm, election cycles. While different groups are advocating for “getting out the vote” for this specific cycle, we are advocating for a change in attitude toward political […]
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This week we were joined by Ev’Yan Whitney of the Sexually Liberated Woman podcast as we explored non-monogamy & polyamory in the Bible. We trace the history of and reasons for non-monogamy, the rise of monogamy and the resurgence of an expression that was and maybe still is common. Ev’Yan shares her experiences transitioning from […]
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We are back! To kick off season 3, we are addressing The Statement on Social Justice & the Gospel signed by John MacArthur and thousands of other faith leaders. We discuss some of the affirmations and denials contained in the statement, how and why a statement like this is made in the year of our […]
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For the final episode of Faith Uncut Season 2, we were talking about our bodies..and your bodies and all bodies. What contributes to how we see them? How and why are those norms established? How do we overcome the persistent influences? There’s a little time left this summer. Join us as we love on the […]
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This week we’re joined by Jas Hands of The Brown Liquor Report as we discuss the history, benefits and impact of the yearly summer church tradition, Vacation Bible School. We cover our own experiences and answer the question ‘is it indoctrination?’
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We have to address Church Hurt. It is real. We get real with it this week.
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This week we’re joined by Sherrell Moore-Tucker creator of MindBody FAITH and Faith & Flow Yoga. Sherrell is a best-selling author, speaker, and wellness expert who specializes in holistic stress management. She joins us to discuss her experiences introducing yoga into Christian spaces.
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Welcome to the Shit Show! It’s been a tough week for many people. During this show we process the immigration crisis at the border, the Muslim ban, the SCOTUS, and how we cope with the crushing news cycle. We also cover some simple and not so simple things you can do to act. We’re in […]
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Content Warning: This episode contains discussion surrounding sexual harassment and sexual assault. It’s time for the church to have this discussion. We’re having it.
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The Trump administration continues to assert they have no plan for reuniting children separated from their parents at the U.S. border with their families but they do have a plan. Upon hearing the children were being transported to various states, I wondered if there were any children shipped to my state. I spoke with my […]
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On the heels of an attempted biblical justification of separating children from their parents, we consider the times the bible has been used to justify harm against groups of people. Why is it difficult to do the work of restoration? What does it take to resolve those situations and begin to repair the harm done? […]
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This has happened before. The United States is currently tearing children away from their families at border crossings. The children are detained in a repurposed Walmart warehouse, given 3 meals a day, forced to take classes in English and U.S. Civics, with no guarantee they will be reunited with their parents. The cannot be guaranteed […]
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The Supreme Court issued another debated decision this week so we figure it is the perfect time to discuss the importance of the Federal bench. This week, we discuss how that bench is currently being shaped, especially at the lower court level, how it impacts you and how you can impact it. Primaries are here. […]
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Does it seem like speaking about Israel is only acceptable at certain times? Is there a blind allegiance to Israel? Why is our support of Israel seeming inseparable from our faith? Do you feel like it is difficult to have any conversation about Israel without crossing a line of anti-Semitism? We’re discussing those questions and […]
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This week, we continue our exploration of Queer Theology with Nick Gaines. We discuss cultural impacts on human development and sexuality and how that informs how we partner and parent. Churches that have been inhospitable to the LGBTQIA community cannot be confused when that community, who has supported the church, has to create some distance […]
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Our next entry in the Sex in the Bible series is an important discussion of Queer Theology. Nick Gaines joins us as we attempt to liberate our view of God and allow that freedom to liberate ourselves. In the first part of this two part episode, we discuss the gendering and sexuality of God, how […]
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This week, we are celebrating all the Mothers. Biological mothers, community mothers, biblical mothers, aunt and cousin mothers…our mothers. We see you. We love you. We thank you!
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To kick off Mental Health Awareness Month, we discuss why Kanye’s issues are his choice. We ask if what Mr. West is portraying aligns with Free Thought, how information is properly sourced, and why these comments are exceptionally uninformed. The blame for Kanye is placed on a lot of people. It’s time for Kanye to […]
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This week, Tee Greazy and Janelle, hosts of the Reals & Feels podcast, sat with us to share their faith stories. We all learned so much from this conversation. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did. After this episode, subscribe to Reals & Feels. It’s well worth your time! https://soundcloud.com/teegreazy
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This week, we’re discussing the Netflix film Come Sunday, the story of Carlton Pearson and his doctrinal shift regarding hell. What was the big deal? Why did it matter? Was he right? There are minor spoilers here but nothing that was not public information prior to the release of the film.
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The Age of the Digital Griot Podcast Conference is postponed. This is the story behind what happened.
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This week, we are listening to the faith journey of a very special guest. Tia joins us to guide us through her path from agnosticism to faith. These journeys are important and not always a straight line or happy ending. We plan to bring you many of these uncut versions of people’s lives. We hope […]
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The event we’ve all been waiting for is upon us! Cardi B released Invasion of Privacy this week. We’re discussing her rise, success, and what it means for you and us. Her life should inspire us to be our fully complex selves at all times. Also, get the album!
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This Easter, we’re discussing ‘what is it that Jesus actually did?’ What happened on the cross and the days after? Why did it have to happen that way? These questions have been asked for thousands of years. These questions, and whatever answers are available, are important. Not all people view it the same way and […]
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This week we’re talking Cancellation Culture. What does it mean to be cancelled? Which steps are required to cancel something or someone? We discuss why this may be helpful and necessary and what makes it effective. But what happens after that if it is time to un-cancel the cancellation. How do you navigate the space […]
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What makes a good church? This week Mike, Amera, & J.W. discuss what goes into planning a new church, being ‘called’, how existing churches adapt to changing conditions, and the overall purpose of the church. It may not be what you think.
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We have a gun problem. Many of the same people who fight against reform profess a strong faith backed by the bible. This week, we’re discussing if these two topics can coexist.
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We continue the conversation in our Sex in the Bible series beginning with the topic of masturbation and self pleasure. This episode covers pornography and some of the scientific discoveries around self pleasuring since the bible was written. Nick Gaines uses his experience as a chaplain and counselor to guide us through this often avoided […]
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We are beginning a series of shows looking at various ways sex is portrayed in the bible. In this first show, we are joined by Nickolas Gaines of the Black on Black Time podcast. We look at the biblical examples of masturbation and contrast them with traditional church teachings on the topic. Does what the […]
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Gen Xodus is what we call the exodus of Generation X from our churches. A lot of attention is paid to millenials leaving but we also see Gen X’ers as a valuable bridge to the next generation. This week, we welcome Mark, a fan of Faith Uncut into the studio to help us understand the […]
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Are you excited about Black Panther? We are! Check out this Black Panther Primer where The Count from The Brown Liquor Report joins us, again, to guide us through Wakanda. This is a ‘no spoiler’ podcast since we haven’t seen the movie. We’re discussing Black Panther’s abilities, affluence, Wakanda, the Women of Wakanda, the […]
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The season of love is upon us! This week, we are celebrating love. When you find that special person, there is a lot of excitement and hope…that’s not what this show is about. We go beyond that to discuss the the rest of love. The love that starts after that initial phase. The good stuff!
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We’re continuing a conversation we began in ‘Truth to Power’ about divorce in the church. Amera and Mike discuss their own experiences with marriage and divorce and the effects it had on friends, family and their church life. We’re exploring how we navigate divorce and how our faith spaces can improve their support for people […]
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There was a lot of discussion around disparaging comments about Haiti, African countries, and El Salvador. The language isn’t coded anymore. Do we prefer this level of honesty or the traditional coded versions? This week, we’re talking dog whistles, Aristotle, Shakespeare, Climate Theory, and how the view of darkskin as undesirable evolved. We tie all […]
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This week we discuss cursing versus cussing and all manner of language. We get into the history of profanity, its church roots, kids and cussing, and what the Bible says about it all. Can you cuss? Why TF not? Listen, learn, share.
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