Pass The Mic

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Should those with a platforms speak on life or death issues like Covid-19, Vaccinations, Justice or otherwise? Well... it depends. Let's talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like... What do we do with them? There is a shifting world under our feet and the realities of what we have been taught socially and relationally, and the family conversation overall have changed. It's different to be a Black parent now...while also being a Black son/daughter. For reference this week be sure to check out these articles: How Black Parents Survived 2020 - The New York Times (nytimes...

Like... What do we do with them? There is a shifting world under our feet and the realities of what we have been taught socially and relationally, and the family conversation overall have changed. It's different to be a Black parent now...while also being a Black son/daughter. For reference this week be sure to check out these articles: How Black Parents Survived 2020 - The New York Times (nytimes...

 …Are y’all still leaving loud?  Listen, Tyler and Jemar are back on the mic together and the return does not disappoint! In this episode, we discuss why some of us are hesitant to “Leave Loud” and confront some of the things that keep us from making an essential decision. Whether fear, idols, the approval of people, the way we heard the Gospel, all of it. We’re coming for it all today. Also, don’...

 …Are y’all still leaving loud?  Listen, Tyler and Jemar are back on the mic together and the return does not disappoint! In this episode, we discuss why some of us are hesitant to “Leave Loud” and confront some of the things that keep us from making an essential decision. Whether fear, idols, the approval of people, the way we heard the Gospel, all of it. We’re coming for it all today. Also, don’...

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Listen to this author interview and be sure to buy her book!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jemar shares his PHD journey. Alternate names include: “Phinally Done!” “PhDone!” “Dr. J” “Three Little Letters” “The Man, THe Myth, The Doctor” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, Jemar shares his PHD journey. Alternate names include: “Phinally Done!” “PhDone!” “Dr. J” “Three Little Letters” “The Man, THe Myth, The Doctor” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Run or Walk 5K, 10K, 26 Miles or 50 Miles Throughout SeptemberUpload your distances & photos daily to win a prize: 9/1 - 9/30 The Active Witness Challenge is a virtual fundraiser to commemorate the 1956 March on Selma. It is not remiss that we are in the midst of our generation's Civil Rights Movement. Whether participants walk, run, or support through a donation, we have an opportunity to be ...

Run or Walk 5K, 10K, 26 Miles or 50 Miles Throughout SeptemberUpload your distances & photos daily to win a prize: 9/1 - 9/30 The Active Witness Challenge is a virtual fundraiser to commemorate the 1956 March on Selma. It is not remiss that we are in the midst of our generation's Civil Rights Movement. Whether participants walk, run, or support through a donation, we have an opportunity to be acti...

 Well, family, for the first time in PTM history, Tyler is doing a solo podcast episode! Stop the press! Tyler is back this week with a word from Nehemiah about staying committed to OUR work first, making sure we are truly doing what God has called us to do. Time is PRECIOUS, family. Do not waste it on conversations that do not benefit you! Receive this word and be free! Don’t forget! To sign up f...

 Well, family, for the first time in PTM history, Tyler is doing a solo podcast episode! Stop the press! Tyler is back this week with a word from Nehemiah about staying committed to OUR work first, making sure we are truly doing what God has called us to do. Time is PRECIOUS, family. Do not waste it on conversations that do not benefit you! Receive this word and be free! Don’t forget! To sign up f...

This week on Pass The Mic, we go inside the ‘drafts’ to unpack some of those “tweets we don’t tweet” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week on Pass The Mic, we go inside the ‘drafts’ to unpack some of those “tweets we don’t tweet” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is a courageous voice for justice for those whom we often forgotten about. Tyler invites Terence Lester onto the podcast for a conversation about his powerful new book “When We Stand”, a book on the power of seeking justice together.  Terence Lester is an activist, writer, storyteller, and community leader. He is known for nationwide campaigns that bring awareness to issues surroun...

Our guest today is a courageous voice for justice for those whom we often forgotten about. Tyler invites Terence Lester onto the podcast for a conversation about his powerful new book “When We Stand”, a book on the power of seeking justice together.  Terence Lester is an activist, writer, storyteller, and community leader. He is known for nationwide campaigns that bring awareness to issues surroun...

Sho just released He Saw That It Was Good , a collection of essays on the topics of work and creation. The conversation begins by discussing this book and how important it is for this moment.  But…the dialogue took a turn. The trio talked about Black organizational unity, Black men in leadership, Sho’s history within Christian Hip Hop, the future of tearing down/building up, and much more. This is...

Sho just released He Saw That It Was Good, a collection of essays on the topics of work and creation. The conversation begins by discussing this book and how important it is for this moment.  But…the dialogue took a turn. The trio talked about Black organizational unity, Black men in leadership, Sho’s history within Christian Hip Hop, the future of tearing down/building up, and much more. This is...

Jemar Tisby reads Frederick Douglass' entire "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July." It's long! But the section on the American church is piercing, prophetic, scathing, and, sadly, still relevant. In this special episode of Pass The Mic Jemar Tisby reads the entire historic address of Frederick Douglass entitled, "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Jemar Tisby reads Frederick Douglass' entire "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July." It's long! But the section on the American church is piercing, prophetic, scathing, and, sadly, still relevant. In this special episode of Pass The Mic Jemar Tisby reads the entire historic address of Frederick Douglass entitled, "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

In this special episode of Pass The Mic, Jemar reflects on Juneteenth after it became a national holiday and was officially commemorated nationwide. He talks about why Juneteenth should be a national holiday and the unintended consequences of taking a Black-centered holiday and making it mainstream. He also delves into the history (of course!) as he discusses the actual contents of General Order N...

In this special episode of Pass The Mic, Jemar reflects on Juneteenth after it became a national holiday and was officially commemorated nationwide. He talks about why Juneteenth should be a national holiday and the unintended consequences of taking a Black-centered holiday and making it mainstream. He also delves into the history (of course!) as he discusses the actual contents of General Order N...

Saturday was our first Juneteenth as a federal holiday, and it feels...complicated. What was once ours doesn’t feel like just ours anymore. We are excited but also aware of what this might mean for a sacred day of Black belonging and freedom.  Tyler and Jemar shared about these complex feelings for our holiday, our celebration, our day. This podcast was recorded during our second annual “Free to B...