Pastor Phil, DJ Ruckus, Pastah J
Church On The Block
Hosted by veteran youth and young adults pastor Pastor Phil Jackson, Pastah J, Amy L. Williams and DJ Ruckus, Church on the Block explores the needed and complicated bridge that the local church has to be a light to the street. The show engages in all-encompassing discussions and theological breakdowns of hip-hop and street culture and how the church can be salt and light to both - delivering hope.
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Pastor Phil, DJ Ruckus, Pastah J
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Oct 14, 2025
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Episodes
15. The January 6th Insurrection and The Trump Effect 30.11.2022 53:11
On this episode of Church on The Block the crew discusses the impact Donald Trump had on the January 6 insurrection and the country during his tumultuous presidency. How did race play a part in the Christian political divide during the Trump Era? And could we be heading towards another civil war as a result? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14. Celebrity Preachers and The Prosperity Gospel 23.11.2022 52:02
What does it mean to be a "Celebrity Preacher"? What is "Prosperity Gospel"? And how does it affect the Christian community? On this weeks episode of Church on the Block the crew examines what the bible says about prosperity, church finances and tithing. Tune in to Church on the Block every Sunday at 10 am est. on Holy Culture Radio, Sirius XM, Channel 154 and join the discussion! Learn more about...
13. What Should The Churches Response Be To The LGBTQ+ Community? 16.11.2022 53:16
Does the church show the love of Christ to the LGBTQ+ community? What should the Christian response be to the LGBTQ+ community? Pastor Phil, Pastah J and DJ Ruckus discuss the fear of inclusion in the church and the impact it has on children who identify as LGBTQ+. Hear the real life stories of two young people who were raised Christian and their struggles as members of the LGBTQ+ community to be...
12. Does the media influence the church creating a lack empathy for the streets? 09.11.2022 53:03
Special guest DJ Rock On joins the crew as they examine the effects of media on the way the church approaches street ministry and how that lack of empathy alienates the youth. Join Pastor Phil, Pastah J and DJ Ruckus discuss ways churches can work together to be more effective in our communities. And tune in every Sunday morning to Church on the Block at 10 AM EST./9 AM CST. on Holy Culture Radio,...
11. Can the church have a conversation about gun control and change the narrative of violence prevention in the streets? 02.11.2022 52:18
Pastor Phil, Pastah J and DJ Ruckus discuss gun control, the real life concerns of gun ownership, the impact of race on gun laws and changing the narrative of violence prevention in the streets. Join the discussion every Sunday morning at 10 AM EST./9 AM CST. with Church on the Block on Holy Culture Radio, Sirius XM, Channel 154. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10. Can we have a real conversation about the streets and the importance of serving? 27.10.2022 53:28
Chicago MC Thre joins Church on the Block for a no holds barred discussion on growing up in the streets, doing time in prison, trauma recovery and the importance of living in the community you serve. Join Pastor Phil, Pastor J and DJ Ruckus for Church on the Block, Sunday mornings at 10 AM EST./9 AM CST. on Holy Culture Radio, Sirius XM, Channel 154. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
09. How can the church empower and support fathers? 26.10.2022 38:26
Has the church done enough to support the men in our communities? Championship Fathering Author, Carey Casey sits down with Pastor Phil, Pastor J and Ruckus to discuss the role of the church in empowering and supporting our men as fathers and father figures, the importance of the father for the girl child and how to get more men back into the church. Join the discussion with Church on the Block, e...
08: Does the church fear the unknown more than we trust God? 25.10.2022 53:41
Pastor Phil, Pastah J, and DJ Rukus discuss trusting in the church vs trusting in God and what to do when you don't know what to do! Are we choosing religious rules over a relationship with the community? And how do we preach the gospel and reach the people in the ever-changing landscape that is society? Be sure to tune in to Church on the Block; Sunday mornings at 10 AM EST./ 9 AM CST. on Holy Cu...
07: Can we have a real conversation about abortion, women's rights and the church? 24.10.2022 51:19
Special guest and Christian Hip-Hop artist Aasha Marie join Pastor Phil, Pasta J, and DJ Ruckus for a vibrant conversation about Abortion, what has been, the new changes, and what may potentially be. Throughout, the collective address the well-known lightning rod phrases and sub-topics (e.g., pro-life, pro-choice, church shaming, and more) but also offer some thought-provoking paths forward. This...
06: Coming together as The Body of Christ with guest Corey Red. 30.09.2022 53:04
Interview with Corey Red about the church and what is it the Body of Christ needs to do differently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05: What do we mean when we say "the church?" 16.09.2022 53:15
We discuss how the church is and why and what the church is supposed to look like and what does God's word say about it, and how close can we get to God's idea. Check out Church On The Block live each Sunday morning on Holy Culture Radio on SiriusXM Channel 154 at 10 AM EST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04: Canon Interview, Church Politics and Creative Freedom 09.09.2022 51:59
Interviewing Aaron "Canon" McCain and his journey in the culture of Hip-Hop among white evangelicals circles and coming into his own and growing into his own voice in the culture. He talks about his struggles with depression, thoughts of suicide, and how the Lord, music, and valuing his voice gave him the courage to continue. Check out Church On The Block live each Sunday morning on Holy Culture R...
03: The Academic mindset of Hip Hop with guest Marcus Singleton 02.09.2022 51:55
We interviewed Dr. Marcus Singleton, a great MC and follower of Christ who talks about the academic mindset of Hip Hop and what it takes to think critically about the culture and the artistic expression of that culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02: The Influence of Hip Hop on the culture (Part 2) with guest Author and Hip Hop Artist CW Allen 02.09.2022 51:17
The conversations center around growing with the culture; Hip-Hop is wherever the people are; thus, if the people are not growing, then Hip-Hop will not grow. How can artists feel comfortable artistically growing and not feel stifled by not being able to produce music that would be valued by the industry and the Christian Hip Hop community? CW Allen (CDUB) freestyles and discuss the relevancy of w...
01: The Influence of Hip Hop on the culture with guest Verbal Kwest 02.09.2022 54:20
Our first show theme is the influence of hip-hop, In which we feature interviews with Chicago's own JKwest and Breatheasy with freestyle sessions by each artist. We discuss, along with Host pastor Phil Jackson and two co-hosts, Pastah J and DJ Ruckus, exploring the impact and influence of Hip-Hop culture and Hip-Hop's significant life-giving impact in the streets and the church. Learn more about y...
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