Faith Under Construction Podcast

Have you read the TEA that the Bible spills?! There’s drama over family inheritance, sibling rivalry, bitter betrayals, stolen identities, surprise reveals, enslavement . . . and that’s just the book of Genesis! The 66 books that make up Scripture each add something unique to God’s story, but they all point to the same truth: no matter how messy we humans get, the invitation to be redeemed, restor...

It’s time to address the elephant—or doubt—in the room. You know those big questions we’re afraid to say out loud, ones like, “Is the Bible true?” or “Why does a good God let bad things happen?” Everybody has them, even when we’re afraid to admit it to one another. But what if those doubts we try to avoid thinking about at all costs are the very things God might use to help us know Him better? Wha...

If King David, the man after God’s own heart, danced before the Lord (2 Samuel 6:14), does that mean we should be dancing between the pews every Sunday? Church is so much bigger than just our one experience of worship. But why is there such a wide variety in the ways we feel moved by the Spirit to praise, lament, or express our devotion to the infinite God—and how do I know what’s right for me? Jo...

Ever had to “shop around” for a church before? Definitely not fun. It’s easy to come up with a long list of must-haves for a certain place of worship to become our church home—and it’s even easier to jump ship when something doesn’t meet our expectations. But is there anything about how we choose our church that should be non-negotiable? Is it all up to our priorities and preferences? Join our con...

Is prayer your first step, or last resort? It can be a little awkward to keep a conversation going with someone you can’t see or speak to in person. But what if our prayer time wasn’t meant to be an occasional check-in? What if our prayers were meant to be part of an ongoing chat with our best friend, someone who loves us, who wants to hear about all the details of our life, and who willingly come...

Have you ever struggled with feeling you’re supposed to be one type of way when you walk through the office doors, and a whole different type of way when you walk through the church doors on Sunday? Because we live in a culture that champions “work, hustle, grind, repeat,” we’ve gotten pretty good at separating our career paths from our faith paths. But God didn’t intentionally create each one of...

Guest Bio:   Charlotte Crabbe is the founder and president of Cultivate Vibrance, whose mission is to inspire Black women in leadership to be well, lead with authenticity, and live vibrantly. Her experience is diverse—from leading a nonprofit in New York City, to conference and event planning, to creating a DEI program that successfully built pathways for emerging leaders of color. Charlotte is al...

Guest Bio:   Briana McCarthy is the director of engagement for African American Ministries at Our Daily Bread Ministries and the founder and president of The Brilliant Tribe, a discipleship organization committed to equipping the church to intentionally follow Christ in everyday life—not just on Sundays. Additionally, Briana has had the opportunity to write for and partner with organizations such...

Guest Bio:   Dr. Eric Mason is the founder and lead pastor of Epiphany Fellowship Church in Philadelphia, PA. He is married to Yvette and has three sons—Immanuel, Nehemiah, and Ephraim—and one living daughter, Amalyah. Dr. Mason has been graced by God to preach and teach at churches and conferences in the US and abroad. He is the recipient of multiple earned degrees, including a BS in psychology f...

Guest Bio:   Rev. Dr. Brianna K. Parker is a nationally recognized author, faith leader, and data-driven strategist shaping the future of the Black Church and community transformation. As founder and CEO of Black Millennial Café, LLC (BMC), she leads the nation’s foremost research consultancy focused on faith, justice, and culture within Black communities. Her work provides empirical data, cultura...