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This year's Essence Festival of Culture sparked heated debate over representation, cultural ownership, and diaspora unity. Some attendees felt the event shifted away from its Black American roots, while others embraced its broader Pan-African focus. In this episode, we examine the controversy through the lens of Scripture—asking how the gospel speaks to questions of identity, culture, and unity. F...

Join Monique and Kevin for part 2 of their thought-provoking series discussing the fears that grip the Black community. In this episode, they unpack five new fears perpetuated by cultural narratives, including the controversial reaction to the recent Sydney Sweeney jeans commercial. From education policies and the fear of school choice to the fear of leaving the Democratic Party, they challenge th...

Kevin and Monique confront the uncomfortable truth: much of what is sold to the black community as “protection” or “progress” is often rooted in fear — fear of independence, fear of losing government support, fear of being left behind. In this podcast, we challenge the systems, narratives, and political strategies, especially from the Democrat Party, that keep blacks mentally fragile, emotionally...

Where are black fathers? In his new book, The Children We Left Behind: How Western Culture Rationalizes Family Separation & Ignores The Pain Of Child Neglect, Adam B. Coleman documents his pain of growing up with an absent father and lays out a vision to prioritize our children first.

Monique and Kevin dive into the life and philosophy of Booker T. Washington, exploring his seminal work, Up from Slavery. They discuss how his story of resilience, education, and self-reliance contrasts with modern narratives about race and history. Kevin also shares his controversial perspective on why he thinks the Civil Rights Act of 1964 should be repealed, arguing it violates constitutional f...

Did communists hijack America’s racial justice movements? Former Communist Party insider Manning Johnson thought so—and he had the receipts. In this episode, we are talking about Johnson’s 1958 book, Color, Communism, and Common Sense, to explore how racial division was weaponized by Marxists to destabilize the U.S. capitalistic system and where we see the residue of these ideas working today. Rea...

Join Monique Duson and Kevin Briggins as they dive into the recent Corey Mahler vs. James White debate, responding to Mahler's controversial claim that black people cannot be sanctified like white people. They unpack the biblical truth that the Holy Spirit works equally in all believers, regardless of race, and expose the flaws in racist ideologies like white supremacy. Discover what Scripture say...

Monique and Kevin tackle the controversial Minnesota park incident and its fallout, exploring what it reveals about race, faith, and culture from a Christian worldview. Is racism driving division in the church? Why are people supporting figures like Shiloh Hendricks and Carmelo Anthony despite their actions? We dive into black racism, the "woke right," liberation theology, and the danger of priori...

Kevin and Monique react to the backlash from the black aristocracy prompted by Atlanta Pastor Phillip Anthony Mitchell’s comments about black kids respecting authority, including white police officers. They also discuss a recent post Monique made on social media about the lack of call for diversity in the black church. Be sure to stay connected by downloading the CFBU app! With the CFBU app, you'l...

Monique and Kevin respond to the recent social media beef between Melissa Dougherty, Allie Beth Stuckey and the black church delegates. Kevin had some strong words to address the problem of ethnic idolatry in the black church.

In this episode, Kevin and Monique talk with Sam Sey, Ghanaian-Canadian blogger and writer, who was recently told that he's not black. We discuss what it means to be black and differences between race, ethnicity and culture. Be sure to stay connected by downloading the CFBU app! With the CFBU app, you'll have all our resources (Theology Mom, All the Things Show, and CFBU) at your fingertips. Searc...

Kevin and Monique have a conversation on Kendrick Lamar's halftime show and consider what it means when "They Not Like Us." Be sure to stay connected by downloading the CFBU app! With the CFBU app, you'll have all our resources (Theology Mom, All the Things Show, and CFBU) at your fingertips. Search for "center for biblical unity" in your app store. Sponsored by Center for Biblical Unity Get Off C...

Kevin and Monique recorded a spontaneous conversation discussing the recent viral video from rapper, Dank Demoss, who is suing Lyft for not accommodating her weight. This leads to a larger conversation about intersectionality, critical theory, Herbert Marcuse and fat studies. Be sure to stay connected by downloading the CFBU app! With the CFBU app, you'll have all our resources (Theology Mom, All...

Tomorrow is MLK Day. We've brought Chad O. Jackson back to discuss the lies of black history. This time, we are focusing on the complex legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. WATCH PART 1 HERE: Exposing the Lies of Black History | Episode 16 https://youtu.be/seG4cWtNFGo For more about Chad's work, see: • Website: https://www.chadojackson.com/ • YouTube channel: https:...

Kevin and Monique are joined by Dear Woke Christian (Jason Whitaker) as they talk about black life in the post 2024 election aftermath and share their thoughts on African Americans moving away from the Democrat party.

The Diddy situation has highlighted the reality that domestic violence can hide in plain sight and that it must be addressed. In the episode, Kevin and Monique discuss the issues of domestic violence with Kat Elias, LCSW. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (U.S.) www.thehotline.org Call (800) 799-SAFE (7233) Text "START" to 88788 Love Is Respect (teen/ young adult dating abuse) www.loveisrespe...

Social justice warriors often bring up the disparity in grades and the achievement gap between white and black students as a sign of institutional racism. In this episode, Kevin and Monique sit down with educator, Dr. Althea Penn to discuss closing the achievement gap.

Kevin and Monique discuss the prosperity gospel and what Monique saw on her recent mission trip to Uganda where she noticed its ideas having a strong influence on some churches there.

Monique and Kevin answer your questions!

Kevin and Monique discuss the tension between the call for BIPOC-only spaces with the call for racial integration in nearly every space. What is the principle here?

Kevin and Monique speak with pro-life advocate, Toni McFadden on her journey through adoption, her current work in the pro-life space, and how the abortion industry harms the black community. Watch Toni's Instagram response to Lecrae's comments about abortion: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CIY0kWzDL8w/?igsh=OGg3MWNhand0amFu Read Toni's blog post responding to Lecrae: https://www.standingforfreedom....

Monique and Kevin reflect on the recent presidential debate and consider the impact on black Americans. They also answer the big question on social media: Are black jobs really a thing?

Kevin posted a picture of Abraham Lincoln this week on social media in celebration of Juneteenth. It blew up. Monique and Kevin share their perspectives on the pros and cons of Juneteenth and how it's been hijacked by race grievance hustlers.

Join Monique and Kevin as they chop it up about President Biden's recent speech at Morehouse and what happens when you make "blackness" your core identity.

In this episode Kevin and Monique chat with pastor Toussaint Adams on the importance of proper doctrine and theology in the local church and how poor theology has led to the breakdown of many local black churches.