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Send us Fan Mail Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone return for a timely conversation on power, race, and democracy in the United States. What happens when the law says race can’t be used to exclude people… but also can’t be used to repair the damage caused by exclusion? Markus and Antwuan wrestle with the ongoing dismantling of voting protections, the myth of neutrality, the fear of losing power, and...

Send us Fan Mail When Power Looks More Like Pharaoh Than Jesus, What Happens Next? In this episode of Colored Commentary, Markus and Antwuan dive into a discussion about power. What is power, really? Is it good… or inherently dangerous? And what does it mean for Christians living in the United States right now? From the story of Moses and Pharaoh to modern-day politics, the conversation explores h...

Send us Fan Mail What if the way we talk about immigration misses the heart of Jesus? In this powerful episode of Colored Commentary, we sit down with Dr. Jemar Tisby and filmmaker Lauren Vernea to unpack their groundbreaking documentary Jesus Was a Migrant. This conversation goes beyond politics and dives deep into theology, history, and real human stories—challenging how the Church understands i...

Send us Fan Mail Robert P. Jones, founder of the Public Religion Research Institute and NYT bestselling author, joins Marcus and Antwuan to unpack the data behind Christian Nationalism in America. From why white evangelical Protestants identify with this worldview, to how demographic shifts have turned a "moral majority" into a desperate power grab, to the surprising nuance in how these...

Send us Fan Mail What if your passion for justice is quietly destroying your soul? In this powerful episode of Colored Commentary, we sit down with Jonathan Walton, author of Beauty and Resistance, to wrestle with a question many activists, church leaders, and everyday people rarely stop to ask: What’s actually driving your justice work: God or your own wounds? From burnout and trauma to ego, iden...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to do history! Karen Johnson takes Markus and Antwuan beyond the compilation of names and dates to examine how history is created. In her book Ordinary Heroes of Racial Justice: A History of Christians in Action, Karen presents four case studies that help readers understand race dynamics in the United States. Through the exploration of racial justice in the United States...

Send us Fan Mail Through technical difficulties, we will prevail! Happy Black History Month!  Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone are joined by Dr. Christina Edmondson and Chad Brennan, authors of Faithful Anti-Racism: Moving Past Talk to Systemic Change, to discuss what faithful anti-racism looks like in our current political and cultural moment. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Lin...

Send us Fan Mail New Year, Same Politics.  The onslaught of breaking political news and violence didn't pause for the holidays. Each Sunday morning, people are showing up with a growing list of concerns that can't be checked at the door. What happens next? Markus and Antwuan discuss the ICE shootings and the challenge that church leaders face.  _____________________________ Podcast Subsc...

Send us Fan Mail Advent has always been messy, whether we've realized it or not. Herod was on the throne. Life be lifing for Mary and Joseph.  Jesus was born into a world searching for hope, not unlike the moment we are in. That night was many things: exhausting, scary, surprising, painful, anything but silent. God met the world right where it was at then, and he can meet us in this moment, t...

Send us Fan Mail Advancing technology has always been a hot topic, inspiring some of our favorite sci-fi novels and movies. Now with AI assistants on every phone, the best hopes and the worst fears of AI are jumping from fiction into reality. Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone consider the implications of AI and its impact on relational engagement and critical thinking. _____________________________...

Send us Fan Mail What are church leaders dealing with as they try to shepherd their churches in 2025? Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone talk about the fears and obstacles church leaders can be faced with as they wrestle with changing demographics.  As culture and communities evolve, can the church stay the same?  It's a conversaion about theology, justice, diversity, and what it means to live o...

Send us Fan Mail The makeup of neighborhoods is changing, but the response remains the same. As America becomes more diverse, what does this mean for the communities and the churches within them? Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone discuss the Christian response to the changing cultural dynamics. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast:  coloredcommentary.com/apple Spoti...

Send us Fan Mail After the Charlie Kirk murder, the nation seems to be in an uproar, with each day escalating more than the day before. What happens next for us? What happens next for the church? Markus and Antwuan discuss the church's role in responding to Charlie Kirk's death, and the Christians' responsibility in an explosive and divided political environment. ___________________...

Send us Fan Mail Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone revisit the conversation of nonviolence as they answer questions that were sparked in part one. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast:  coloredcommentary.com/apple Spotify:  coloredcommentary.com/spotify Google Podcasts:  coloredcommentary.com/google Stitcher:  coloredcommentary.com/stitcher IHeart Radio:  coloredcom...

Send us Fan Mail Is love powerful enough for our times? Markus and Antwuan wrestle with a tough question: Do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s nonviolent principles still work in today’s cutthroat political climate? Or has the game changed so much that power plays and “fighting fire with fire” are the only options left? From gerrymandering in Texas to global examples of resistance, they dig deep i...

Send us Fan Mail Is money really the root of all evil?  In this thought-provoking conversation, Malcolm Foley, author of Anti-Greed Gospel, challenges us to rethink our relationship with wealth through the lens of Jesus' teachings. In Matthew 6:24, Jesus makes it plain: "You cannot serve two masters." Yet, wealth is often the ultimate measure of success in American culture.  Join Ma...

Send us Fan Mail An inauguration, a plea for mercy, and a tidal wave of change-- Welcome to 2025. Join us for another colorful conversation with hosts Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone as they discuss the first week of the new administration. Where do we go from here? Markus and Antwuan dive into the complexities of this moment reflecting on United States history, the role of the church, and what th...

Send us Fan Mail How has Christian witness been affected by the involvement of Christians in the Public Square? Throughout the series, we focused on how Christians interact with and in the Public Square. In this special bonus episode, we examine the impact of those actions with special guest Kaitlyn Schiess. It's an enlightening conversation as Markus, Antwuan, and Kaitlyn discuss church, pol...

Send us Fan Mail You're processing the election, and so are we! Join the Threaded team for a candid discussion about the election. We share our feelings, what we are wrestling with, and where we find hope. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast:  coloredcommentary.com/apple Spotify:  coloredcommentary.com/spotify Google Podcasts:  coloredcommentary.com/google S...

Send us Fan Mail With the election, the conversation has shifted. Some Christians are grieving while others are celebrating, yet the mission God calls us to remains the same. This episode was filmed before the election,  but the conversation remains relevant. Join the Threaded team as we reflect on what we learned over the last eight episodes. We discuss the impact that those conversations had on...

Send us Fan Mail From favored to traitor, Nancy French shares her journey-- from becoming a successful ghostwriter for conservative political leaders to being ostracized from the Republican party when she was unwilling to endorse an unsuitable president.  When her allies turned on her, Nancy found herself spiritually adrift, politically confused, and occupationally unemployable. Republicans mocked...

Send us Fan Mail We talked about fears and hesitations, learned about advocacy and the value of curiosity, and discussed identity and politics. Through each episode, we asked how we can steward the gifts of democracy well. How can we love as Christ did? Now, the question is, can Christians go too far in the public square? Join the Threaded team as they examine Christian Nationalism and the Public...

Send us Fan Mail How do we have effective discourse when we disagree? Special guest Monica Guzman shares practical tips for navigating difficult political conversations while deepening the relationship rather than destroying it.  Discover how curious conversations could transform your perspective and relationships. Welcome to another colorful conversation with hosts Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone...

Send us Fan Mail Let's talk about Public Policy! Special Guest Stephen Reeves joins Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone to discuss his experience as a Christ follower, a lobbyist, and an advocate. What is advocacy? What does it mean to be a Christian and a lobbyist? It's a fascinating conversation about the separation of church and state, protecting freedom, and discovering Jesus in the marg...

Send us Fan Mail From breakdancing in the Summer Olympics to a new presidential candidate, there's a lot to talk about! Join us for a special bonus episode where we take a moment to discuss the current events of Summer 2024.  _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast:  coloredcommentary.com/apple Spotify:  coloredcommentary.com/spotify Google Podcasts:  coloredcom...