Black Coffee and Theology Podcast

In this episode Robert reads a prayer by Tabitha Brown centered around supportive love. You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here:...

This is part 3 of a three part conversation that Rose and Robert had concerning maintaining a consistent social media ethic that includes communal care. Enjoy! You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that w...

This is part 2 of a three part conversation that Rose and Robert had concerning maintaining a consistent social media ethic that includes communal care. Enjoy! You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that w...

Join Rose J. Percy as she shares a prayer/reading by Sarah Bessey for learning to love the world again. You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing colle...

This is part one of a three part conversation that Robert and Rose had concerning how we approach social media. We discuss how we approach social media and some of the pitfalls that we have had with it. You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black...

In this episode Robert gives a short word of affirmation to start a new week. You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bo...

In this episode, Rose and Robert sit down to talk to Leah about Leah about Black disability, music, theology, and more. Leah is a beautiful singer, songwriter, and musician and you can find her work wherever you stream music. You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSG...

In this episode Rose and Robert have a conversation about world building and the role of expansive imagination. You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growi...

Back from our midseason break and in this episode Robert points to the recent Substack works that both he and Rose have put out lately. You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast...

In this episode Robert gives a short piece on beauty and announces the annual podcast vacation for a few weeks. Enjoy! You can check out our growing list of songs at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here...

In this episode Rose and Robert continue to have a conversation with Pastor Trey to discuss the contours of Black imagination and the gift that it can be to the world. Trey is a brilliant scholar, theologian, artist, author, and pastor. Check his work out at https://www.pastortrey05.com You can check out our growing list of songs at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBb...

In this episode Rose and Robert sit down to have a conversation with Pastor Trey to discuss the contours of Black imagination and the gift that it can be to the world. Trey is a brilliant scholar, theologian, artist, author, and pastor. Check his work out at https://www.pastortrey05.com You can check out our growing list of songs at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBb...

In this episode we continue our conversation about some of the music that accompanies us in our journey to Black aliveness. Here we note our experiences of being musicians as well. You can check out our growing list of songs at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mentio...

In this episode we talk about some of the music that accompanies us in our journey to Black aliveness. You can check out our growing list of songs at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://booksh...

In this episode, Rose takes on hosting duties and shares a beautiful reflection that comes from her Substack on soft-spoken truth tellers. To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-li...

In this episode, Rose takes on hosting duties and interviews Robert about his approach to the world, theology, and more. She shares an affirmation for Black men as well. To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-b...

In this episode, Robert reads a prayer from Cole Arthur Riley’s new book Black Liturgies. To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? Please check her substack out at https://agen...

In this episode we discuss Kevin Quashie's book on Black Aliveness. We also talk about what it means to navigate through the world and anchor ourselves. To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theol...

Season 4 has begun and I am joined by Rose J. Percy as an honored guest/co-host/collaborator/dreamer. Please check her substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app.  You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out my writing at: https:...

In this season finale I talk a bit on salvation and what it has come to mean to me now. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app.  You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out my writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com

In this episode I sit down with public theologian and writer Alicia Crosby. We discuss Hagar, our friend Camille's book Hero and the Whore and more. Please go to aliciatcrosby.com for more info. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app.  You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check ou...

In this episode I sit down with author Ally Henny to talk about her book I Won't Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When The World Tries To Silence You. Please go to allyhenny.com for more of her work. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app.  You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check ou...

In this episode I try to continue the thought process of Black Lives Matter and cultivating this as an ethic. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app.  You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out my writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com

In this episode I sit down with Nya S. Abernathy to talk about where she is finding God. Find her wonderful writing on substack at https://ofearthandofstars.substack.com/about You can find the series of poems that I did with her and Sharifa here: https://ofearthandofstars.substack.com/p/poems-for-the-stars-part-three If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review...

In this episode, I read a bit of an excerpt from one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's speeches on the theme of love and activism. This excerpt has been sitting on my mind and heart and wanted to share. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app.  You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can che...