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Send us Fan Mail This interview with Mark DeYmaz talks about the inevitable dynamic of race in the 21st-century church in America. Mark provides practical and spiritual conversation around multicultural dynamics in church development.  _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast:  coloredcommentary.com/apple Spotify:  coloredcommentary.com/spotify Google Podcasts:  color...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we dip into the grab bag of questions the show has received. Among them are questions about whether seeing black governmental leaders and CEOs disprove systemic racism as well as the oft-discussed conversation of culpability. How responsible am I for the sins of a generation I wasn't apart of. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podc...

Send us Fan Mail There's lots of concern about how to handle conversations around race with kids.  Our guest today has tackled that topic head-on and chose to sit with us to share her story about how she got into writing about race for kids, and what projects she has coming! Check out Dorena's Writing at Dorena's  Amazon Page   _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Link...

Send us Fan Mail What would it mean for Christians  to pursue activism? What is faith-based activism and what role has  it played both historically and in our modern day. Markus and Antwuan interview Alexia Salvatierra to disusss. Alexia Salvatierra is the Academic Dean of Centro Latino and Assistant Professor of Intergral Mission and Global Transformation at Fuller Theological  Seminary. Learn mo...

Send us Fan Mail Today is a grab bag of ideas as cohosts Markus and Antwuan chat about Elon Musk and twitter, Harvard and reparations and Jemar Tisby and his recent drama with Grove City. Join in for the discussion. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast:  coloredcommentary.com/apple Spotify:  coloredcommentary.com/spotify Google Podcasts:  coloredcommentary.com/goo...

Send us Fan Mail Today we release an interview with Lisa Sharon Harper, author of new book "Fortune" as well as other released works (namely "Evangelical Does Not Equal Republican or Democrat").  In her new book, Lisa uses the power of story to recount a rich, ancestral story of how race affected her family history and what she's doing to repair it. Join in for this riveti...

Send us Fan Mail It's the 2022 Oscars and not only did Will Smith win his first "Best Actor" category, but he also smacked Chris Rock on live television over a joke about his wife Jada. In this episode, we discuss the incident from several angles. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast:  coloredcommentary.com/apple Spotify:  coloredcommentary.com/spot...

Send us Fan Mail Join us today with special guest of the show, Rasool Berry! It's the last day of Black History month and we're discussing some of our most influential black contributors to American society.  _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast:  coloredcommentary.com/apple Spotify:  coloredcommentary.com/spotify Google Podcasts:  coloredcommentary.com/...

Send us Fan Mail Today we discuss the latest in current events involving Joe Biden, the Supreme Court and general thoughts around Black History Month. Join us for the conversation. ________________________________________________________ Become an Insider: https://coloredcommentary.com/#insider Post Feedback: @coloredcomments ( twitter & instagram ) Email questions and ideas:  https://coloredc...

Send us Fan Mail Martin Luther King Jr was far more controversial than we might think! In this episode we discuss Dr. King and his ideas around Karl Marx, socialism and communism, as well as he general idea of the grace needed for the journey of learning! KEY LINKS in the episode https://dallasdinnertable.com/ https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/encyclopedia/communism ______________________________...

Send us Fan Mail What does the cycle and effects of addiction have to do with racial dynamics in our society?  Today, licensed therapist and university professor Amanda Giordano joins us to discuss the relationship of racial dynamics and addictions. ________________________________________________________ Become an Insider: https://coloredcommentary.com/#insider Post Feedback: @coloredcomments ( t...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the myth or reality of racial trauma and how it effects us all and our work toward civil justice. Today, Markus and Antwuan are joined by friend of the show licensed counselor, Deborah Hill. ________________________________________________________ Become an Insider: https://coloredcommentary.com/#insider Post Feedback: @coloredcomments ( twitter & instagram ) Email...

Send us Fan Mail We've been dealing with the effects of covid-19 for nearly two years now. The response to covid-19 has had a profound effect on our economies, ways of life, and in our communities. Recently conversations around vaccines and governmental overreach are fueling the conversation. Where does the Christian fall in these matters? JOIN US FOR THE NEXT COLORED COMMENTARY LIVE ON OUR Y...

Send us Fan Mail CC hosts Markus and Antwuan have a candid discussion what Christian Nationalism is and how it effects our country and the work around race relations.  ________________________________________________________ Become an Insider: https://coloredcommentary.com/#insider Post Feedback: @coloredcomments ( twitter & instagram ) Email questions and ideas:  https://coloredcommentary.com...

Send us Fan Mail Critical Race Theory continues to fuel conversation all over the country. The conversation about whether CRT should be taught in public schools to our kids is producing even more fear and confusion around the topic. Today, we'll host a discussion with you about CRT and the effect it should have (or not have) on public education curriculums. Join us! __________________________...

Send us Fan Mail Critical Race Theory conversations are happening all around the country. Rasool Berry joins the guys on this episode to dig a bit more into CRT and the ways its changing the conversation around racial justice in the church and in our society at large.. ________________________________________________________ Become an Insider: https://coloredcommentary.com/#insider Post Feedback:...

Send us Fan Mail Who knew that advocating for fairness and equality would be so injurious? We should have known. History should have served the warning. And yet, we find that still, in 2020, advocation for the just treatment of all citizens is a dangerous conversation. In this podcast, three ministers discuss that danger, and the scars they carry. __________________________________________________...

Send us Fan Mail We were excited to share the mic with Duke Kwon and Gregory Thompson (authors of "Reparations: A Christian Call For Repentance and Repair") on their latest book release and on the role of the church in the conversation around reparations. Grab a copy of the book at:  https://amzn.to/3ec8oZg ________________________________________________________ Become an Insider: https...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Seuss, Aunt Jemima, Mr. Potato Head, Gina Carano....  these are a few of the latest to be "cancelled" by what people are labeling "cancel culture."  What is cancel culture and what does is have to do with Christians and a desire for social justice. We discuss. ________________________________________________________ Don't forget to REGISTER for the THR...

Send us Fan Mail PBS created a special documentary meant to chronicle the Black Church in American history. Markus and Antwuan discuss thoughts around this documentary and some of the ideas introduced in the documentary. . . ________________________________________________________ Don't forget to REGISTER for the THREADED VIRTUAL CONFERENCE coming March 1, 2021. Get detail at  wearethreaded.o...

Send us Fan Mail Jemar Tisby is back with us! Join us for a candid conversation with Tisby about the work of bringing the gospel to racial tension, the personal success and challenges of 2020, and the  challenges we face going forward in2021. We had the chance to speak with author Jemar Tisby on his, now acclaimed, "The Color of Compromise" book and he's back with us again to share...

Send us Fan Mail We were so delighted to spend some time with Brenda Salter McNeil to hear more intimately about her journey as a Christian fighting for reconciliation. Brenda brings her signature joy and passion to a conversation that is both challenging and inspiring. Brenda's just released a new book called Becoming Brave. You can pick one at https://amzn.to/3om1eos. ______________________...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Martin Luther King Jr is an American hero for his work toward civil rights for all people.  But he is not celebrated by everyone. In this episode, Markus and Antwuan discuss the legacy of Dr. King and what he might say to our current political  and religious situation in America. YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN: Virtual MLK Day Celebration Event:  https://www.facebook.com/events/37...

Send us Fan Mail You are going to love hearing what our friend, Ben Wong has to say about race, the church and diversity from an Asian American perspective. Ben is a former pastor who believes in the the bridge-building potential of God's church in the race conversation. Grab some coffee and take a listen to a conversation among friends. __________________________________________ Become an In...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the connection and relationship between white supremacy in the American church. Author of the recently released book, "White Lies" joins us for a discussion about Christianity, supremacy, and the importance of truth. __________________________________________ Become an Insider: https://coloredcommentary.com/#insider Post Feedback: @coloredcomme...