Truth's Table

Welp, y’all! We’ve reached the end of another season of Truth’s Table! And what a journey it’s been! Christina and Ekemini are back at the table to reflect on Season 10 and our Underground Railroad 2.0 series. By the grace of God, we’re still here, still telling the truth, and still making our way toward freedom! This season, we’ve been exploring what it means to escape the land of bondage and cha...

In this special episode, Ekemini and Christina are honored to welcome Dr. Bernice A. King to the table! We talk about Dr. King’s legacy of nonviolent resistance and its place in our current political climate. Dr. King speaks candidly, describing the times we are living in as “diabolical.” We discuss A.I., ICE, Palestine, Congo, and more. We are honored to have Dr. King at the table. Pull up a chai...

Episode Description: In this powerful sermon, Dr. Christina Edmondson calls believers to wake up: to resist the temptation to manipulate, to spot manipulation when it comes for us, and to cling with contentment to Christ, who operates in grace and truth. Through Proverbs 6, she shows that manipulation is never just talk, it never just happens, and it never stays in one place. From the oldest con i...

Episode Description: It’s been a minute since we’ve had a BlackGirlMagic Episode and we are so excited to introduce Ten who is an amazing vocalist and up and coming musical artist. Y’all know Christina and Ekemini are always doing new creative projects, so you’ll want to listen or watch this episode to learn more about their new project we did in collaboration with Ten, Common Hymnal, and SeauxChi...

Episode Description: Y’all, Black women are writing amazing and timely devotionals and we are delighted to share them with you. In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are joined by Donna Barber to discuss her latest devotional book, “Enough for Today: 40 Reflections for Surviving the Wilderness.” We all need to be reminded that what God has provided and will provide for us will be “enough for toda...

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Episode Description:  In the infamous words of Mariah Carey, “Imma do the best I can with what I got!” But are people really doing the best they can with what they got? In 2026, it’s giving mid, subpar, “get someone else to do it!” In this episode, join Christina and Ekemini at the table as they discuss “Underperforming in 2026.” They discuss various internal and external factors contributing to...

Episode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are at the table unpacking their “Black Christian Starter Pack.” They talk about the things they carried when they first came to faith, from the songs, church accessories, cultural traditions, sermons, and influences that shaped their early Christian experience. Meet them at the table, as they share what they’ve held onto, let go of, or a...

Episode Description: In this episode of Truth’s Table, Lisa V. Fields is at the table with Christina and Ekemini for a powerful conversation about her latest book,  “When Heroes Fall.” Join us for this discussion about stories that shape our understanding of faith, leadership, and redemption. We explore what happens when the people we admire fall short and how those moments can challenge our expec...

Episode Description:  In this episode, Dr. Christina Edmondson preaches a sermon entitled, “A Whisper for the Weary,” reflecting on Elijah’s encounter with God in 1 Kings 19:9-18. Elijah had witnessed God move in powerful, unmistakable ways, yet when he was exhausted, afraid, and overwhelmed, God did not meet him through the wind, earthquake, or fire. Instead, God came in a gentle whisper. Someti...

Episode Description: In this episode, you get to hear or watch our very own Ekemini Uwan preach the gospel! She was invited to preach at Koinonia Church in Nashville, TN. She kicked off their new sermon series “Held by Hope” from the book of 1 Thessalonians. Ekemini’s sermon is entitled “Faith That Speaks for You!” from 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10 NIV. May this message encourage, convict, and bless yo...

Sponsor(s):  Episode Description: By now, you all know that Ekemini and Christina have a ‘sermon sending’ ministry! They both love listening to good sermons and share good sermons with each other. In this episode, they discuss the marks of a good sermon and the signs that a sermon has missed the mark. They talk about their approach to sermon preparation and preaching, and the temptations to avoid...

Sponsor(s): Episode Description: In this episode, Christina and Ekemini are at the table talking about their unpopular opinions that might get them canceled. Whether it’s about the “hottest” summer song of 2026 to their opinions about dogs. You don’t want to miss this episode. After you listen, let them know if they are cancelled! Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Support Truth...

Sponsor(s): Episode Description: Listener Advisory warning: there is a discussion about suicidal ideation, so if that topic is sensitive for you, please use caution when listening or refrain from listening. Call the 988 suicide & crisis lifeline if you’re struggling similarly. We care for you and thank you for sitting at Truth’s Table. In this episode, Ekemini is joined by Yvette Henry, the au...

Episode Description: Christina and Ekemini are back at the table, and along with everyone else in the Black community, they’ve been disturbed by the case of Nolan Wells in Mississippi. His untimely death surfaced a critical conversation many Black people are having today: the lack of safety they feel when they are the only Black face in a White space. In this episode, Ekemini and Christina talk a...

Episode Description: We are taking a brief break from our Underground Railroad 2.0 series to talk about singleness in the church. It’s been a minute since  Christina and Ekemini have talked about singleness in the church, so they invited Sekou Browne to join them at the table. Sekou Browne is a writer, filmmaker, and Telly Award–winning producer, as well as a cultural critic exploring the intersec...

THE EPISODE HAS BEEN UPDATED! Episode Description: Look at God! On the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, Ekemini is sitting at the table with Minister JaNaé Bates Imari, who is one of the lead organizers of nonviolent resistance to ICE in Minneapolis, Minnesota. If you want to know what democracy looks like, pull up a chair and watch or listen to this conversation with Min. JaNaé,...

Episode Description: Y’all we are so excited for you all to listen and watch this episode. It’s the first time we have featured an adult fiction book for a Behind the Book episode, and we are elated to have Jasmine Holmes at the table to discuss her fiction debut. Our Sister’s Keeper is now a USA Today Bestseller, and believe us when we say you need to buy this book, and pull up a chair for this d...

Episode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are honored to welcome back to the table, Esosa Osa, founder or Onyx Impact to talk about the Jim Crow maps that have been passed in Louisiana, Tennessee, and other states in the South thus far, with the devastating Supreme Court ruling that gutted the Voting Rights Act. The conversation also examines how AI is perpetuating misinformation...

Episode Description: We have a Truth’s Table LIVE episode for y’all! Last week, Ekemini and Christina spoke at Calvin College’s Association of Christian Student Development Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The theme of the conference, “Rooted & Reaching,” fits perfectly with our Underground Railroad 2.0 series. In this episode, we talk about what it means to be rooted in faith and reachin...

Sponsor(s): TT Book & Patreon  Episode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are at the table talking about their upcoming projects individually and collectively. Even in the midst of uncertainty and chaos, the work of ministry still continues. So pull up a chair, as Christina and Ekemini share a sneak preview of what’s to come from Truth’s Table.  Pre-order Christina’s new book:...

Sponsor(s): TT Book Episode Description: We are back at the table with part two of our conversation with IAMSON. In this episode, Ekemini and Christina talk to him about the importance of congregational singing and authenticity in worship music. Join us at the table as he reflects on faith, mental health, worship, creativity, and perseverance while navigating this present moment. Together, we expl...

Episode Description: In this special Part One conversation, Christina and Ekemini sit down with IAMSON to talk about what it means to keep “sing songs in a strange land” -Psalm 137:4-9. IAMSON’s music is vulnerable, honest, accessible and worshipful. Join us at the table as he reflects on faith, mental health, worship, creativity, and perseverance while navigating spaces that often feel unfamiliar...

Sponsor(s): TT Book Episode Description: Important note: This episode of Truth’s Table was recorded earlier this year, before the Voting Rights Act was gutted.  Truth’s Table is on the move! Christina and Ekemini are on location at the Tennessee State Capitol, sitting down with Representative Justin J. Pearson to talk about what faithful resistance demands in an era shaped by state violence, envir...

Episode Description: Trigger warning: this episode includes a brief discussion of the sexual assault allegations and trial of Michael Jackson. Also, this is a “spoiler alert” for listeners who have not yet watched the film, Michael , as we discuss major scenes, themes, and key moments in depth. In this episode of Truth’s Table, Christina and Ekemini go back into time to talk about their own childh...