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Send us Fan Mail The election is over and we've all got some processing to do. Folks are all over the spectrum of emotions. Markus and Antwuan discuss the spiritual practice of lament with Mary Glenn (Intercultural Studies Professor at Fuller Seminary), and how God's people can process their emotions in a way that honors God.  About Mary Glenn: Mary is a bridge builder, chaplain and educ...

Send us Fan Mail We had the pleasure of sitting down with Soong Chan Rah to discuss the reality of America as a racialized society, the dynamics therein, and some ways Christians can respond. We had a great time with the interview, and we think you will as well. Lots to glean! About Soong-Chan Rah: Soong-Chan Rah (ThD, Duke Divinity School) is Milton B. Engebretson Professor of Church Growth and E...

Send us Fan Mail This conversation with Darrell Bock, author of the newly released "Cultural Intelligence" discusses implications of the Christian ethic and our current cultural landscape.  About Darrell Bock: Darrell Bock is the Executive Director of Cultural Engagement at The Hendricks Center and Senior Research Professor of New Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) in...

Send us Fan Mail We are excited to have American Christian historian and author Mark Noll on the show today to discuss the history of God, race and politics in America! Mark agree to chat with us to discuss concepts in his new book and to help us understand the our political climate in light of American history, including the evolution of our political party platforms, whether race has always been...

Send us Fan Mail Riots and protests will be one of many marks of 2020! Markus and Antwuan bring back a friend of the show, Keith Hileman, to discuss how Christians can process the riots happening across the country. __________________________________________ Become an Insider: https://coloredcommentary.com/#insider Post Feedback: @coloredcomments ( twitter & instagram ) Email questions and ide...

Send us Fan Mail Another shooting, and now the chorus starts all over again. Same songs. Same feels. Markus and Antwuan discuss their reluctance to even make this episode and how the circumstances surrounding Jacob Blake are exhausting. __________________________________________ Become an Insider: https://coloredcommentary.com/#insider Post Feedback: @coloredcomments ( twitter & instagram ) Em...

Send us Fan Mail So should we be excited about the Kamala choice or is the black community being played? Is her pick progress? If so, for who exactly? Markus and Antwuan discuss their thoughts in this episode. __________________________________________ Become an Insider: https://coloredcommentary.com/#insider Post Feedback: @coloredcomments ( twitter & instagram ) Email questions and ideas:  h...

Send us Fan Mail Markus and Antwuan discuss their thoughts about how Christians who desire to shape a just society should respond! So what do we as Christians do with Black Lives Matter. As an English sentence, we can absolutely agree. But the BLM organization has set some goals inconsistent with the Christian worldview. Should we dismiss BLM? She would refrain from uttering the phrase? She we sup...

Send us Fan Mail Black Lives Matter (BLM) has exploded on the scene and energized the world with messaging about the importance and value of black lives. What exactly is BLM? What do they believe? What do they want? Is there separation between the sentiment and the purposes of the organization? In this two-part conversation, Markus and Antwuan discuss and respond to the values of the organization...

Send us Fan Mail Over the last few weeks there's been a huge response from people who haven't been in the conversation about correcting social justices. Markus and Antwuan discuss their thoughts and feelings about the responses, the trust issue the black community has with new allies. ______________________ Become an Insider: https://coloredcommentary.com/#insider Post Feedback: @colored...

Send us Fan Mail The conversation around monuments have been going on for a while. In this episode, Markus and Antwuan discuss their thoughts around monuments, "history" and "heritage," and the "white Jesus" statues. Tell us what you think? Should we keep monuments up or bring them down? ______________________ Become an Insider: https://coloredcommentary.com/#insider...

Send us Fan Mail We respond to a heavy interview with speaker, author and presidential candidate Mark Charles on the historical analysis of Christianity in America. Mark is the author of Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery. Mark Charles discusses the racial narrative from his perspective and research. He is Native American. This is a response to a two p...

Send us Fan Mail We interview speaker, author and presidential candidate Mark Charles on the historical analysis of Christianity in America. Mark is the author of Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery. Mark Charles discusses the racial narrative from his perspective and research. He is Native American. This is part two of a two part interview. ___________...

Send us Fan Mail We interview speaker, author and presidential candidate Mark Charles on the historical analysis of Christianity in America. Mark is the author of Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery. Mark Charles discusses the racial narrative from his perspective and research. He is Native American. This is part one of a two part interview. ___________...

Send us Fan Mail The senseless murder of Ahmaud Arbery is the latest reminder of the ugliness of racism in America. Markus and Antwuan bring back a friend of the show (Deborah Hill) to react together to this latest tragic loss of black life and discuss ways forward from different perspectives. ______________________ Become an Insider: https://coloredcommentary.com/#insider Post Feedback: @coloredc...

Send us Fan Mail Everybody's on lockdown! So we just decided to get into the "social distancing studio" (our homes) and turn on the mics and just talk. We discuss family bliss, new hobbies, and how some of the ways churches and society may create some new normals once this is all over. Go ahead and listen in on the conversation!. ______________________ Become an Insider: https://col...

Send us Fan Mail We brought together some of the Threaded leadership team on for a Facebook Live discussion on Covid-19 and Race. We talk about all the ways this virus impacts the racial atmosphere in our country. It's a fun and eye opening discussion! Join us! ______________________ Become an Insider: https://coloredcommentary.com/#insider Post Feedback: @coloredcomments ( twitter & inst...

Send us Fan Mail We were able to talk with a good friend of the show, Dr. Vishal Bhakta, an Emergency Room doctor in the DFW area. Dr. Bhakta gives a firsthand account of how medical professionals are responding to the virus and personal sacrifices he and his family are making, as well as some mythbusting about some of the covid-19 ideas going around the web. _______________________ Become an Insi...

Send us Fan Mail Markus and Antwuan continue the conversation around Critical Race Theory (CRT). In this episode, they discuss the merits and challenges of CRT ideas, especially as it pertains to living life as Christians in the modern age. _______________________ Become an Insider: https://coloredcommentary.com/#insider Post Feedback: @coloredcomments ( twitter & instagram ) Email questions a...

Send us Fan Mail What is Critical Race Theory? You probably know it, without knowing it! Critical Race Theory (or CRT) have been denounced by well-known pastors and ministers as a distraction to the spreading of the gospel. Markus and Antwuan look to define CRT and discuss the relevancy of its core principles to the racial reconciliation conversation in this episode (the first half of two). ______...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Markus and an Antwuan continue a conversation with Frank Bradford, an African American police sergeant. Frank discussess with us the dynamics of being a police officer in a time when the relationship between the police and black and brown community is increasingly strained. _______________________ Become an Insider: https://coloredcommentary.com/#insider Post Feedb...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Markus and an Antwuan continue a conversation with Alice Kay, a former ICE agent turned immigration lawyer. Alice discusses misconceptions about ICE on the border, and the challenge of enforcing the law and being compassionate. _______________________ Become an Insider: https://coloredcommentary.com/#insider Post Feedback: @coloredcomments ( twitter & instagram...

Send us Fan Mail Real talk. We couldn't get everything we wanted in on the Live ComeUnity podcast, especially on the matter of love and justice. And even in this podcast, we leave a lot on the table. Still we decided to go a bit further on these unnecessarily divisive approaches to solving racial divides in America. As Christians, the conversation is completely different. We look to scripture...

Send us Fan Mail This is our very first LIVE Colored Commentary event, y'all! We were honored to host Come. Unity 2020 this year, with the topic of Love & Justice. We touch on the subject a bit and we interview several key players in the community, including an ex-ICE Agent, and black police sargeant and a couple practioners who are had at work bringing people together and inspiring civic...

Send us Fan Mail How complicit is the "church" with racism in America? In this episode, we chat with author/historian/speaker Jemar Tisby (author of the acclaimed "The Color of Compromise). Jemar shares with us from his historical research of the connectedness with American church history and American racial history. Learn more about Jemar Tisby at jemartisby.com and pick up his boo...