Hey Saints Pod

Your faves, Zamir and Jame, talk the Karmelo Anthony trial and whether justice is truly blind when it comes to Black people. It's also Jame's birthday! Gospel Spotlight Onitsha and Trin-i-tee 5:7 Check out the "Hallelujah Anyhow" playlist for Pride Month here: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hallelujah-anyhow/pl.u-oZylDgYC0Zv4Jl https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6dU0ILSNN1TwNreMVNrXzb?si=2afcd...

It's Black Music Month and Pride month so this week we're joined by singer/songwriter and friend to the show, Rob Milton! We talk all things music, his evolution as an artist, and get into a conversation about queer representation in the Black Music space. Join us for a rich talk! New Rob Milton album "Everybody Loves Rob Milton" available now!

Voting Rights are being stripped, maps are redrawn and people want to keep politics out of the pulpits. WHEW! Zamir and Jame tackle all of this and more. They also give much love to the legendary B.Slade! Supreme Court, B.Slade, Voting Rights Act, Civil Rights, The Black Church

The saints showed their tails over Kim Burrell and KevOnStage and Zamir and Jame are here to break it all down. We do have to wonder why we're so quick to run to oppressive voices and why we are silent when others come to liberate and support us... Hmm...

Zamir and Jame tackle the trending topic of religious psychosis and the effects that religion can have on our mental health! Artists to listen to: Dewayne Woods, Rob Milton, Brik. Liam, LAYA, Deitrick Haddon & Hill City Collective, ANTHNY, Reginald Sharpe Jr. and Fellowship Chicago, religious psychosis, community, accountability, faith, mental health, spirituality, church, social conditioning,...

Close the doors! CLOSE THE DOORS! This week Zamir and Jame go straight to the pockets and tackle Prosperity Gospel, pay for pray, and how the heck we got here. You don't want to miss this truly enRICHing conversation

This week Jame and Zamir talk the infamous BAFTA incident, the phrase 'I don't see color,' and the importance of acknowledging and celebrating our differences. Also, who says Black people don't have culture? Look at all the vampires coming to siphon our goods.

It's time for a good, ole fashioned Bible Study. Jame and Zamir use the ANTM documentary to discuss shifts in culture and how we also see the evolution of thought and culture reflected in scripture. As usual there are different tangets along the way. Strap in and lets do some learning! podcast, LGBTQ, culture, Toni Morrison, yogurt, fermentation, black entrepreneurs, music tributes, religion, blac...

This week we are joined by Tait Desae of the podcast "Brother Breathe." Zamir, James and Tait discuss the importance of finding rest amidst the chaos of modern life, particularly for marginalized communities. Gospel History in Black Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/gospel-history-in-black/pl.u-KVXBk1BCm2oNWR JAMA Study: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:4473f671-a554-4...

Zamir and Jame ask each other the important question, "Why are we even doing this?" Seems like we're talking to a brick wall and the saints are perfectly content with not changing at all. Here's a VERY raw and honest conversation about what it's like to push back against the norm.

This week Zamir and Jame are talking everything from The Dress to the loss of the legend, Richard Smallwood, Masculine worship leaders, and Donnie McClurkin's legal woes. It's a jam packed conversation that asks the question "who owns the body" gospel music, Richard Smallwood, church culture, modesty, body positivity, black church, sexuality, representation, individuality, accountability, body ima...

Zamir and Jame reflect on the Christmas season, personal growth, and the challenges faced throughout the year but not before going on a Tangent about the impact of AI on jobs and society, the importance of community, accountability, and the need to let go of the past. Christmas, personal growth, AI, society, reflections, challenges, lessons learned, podcast, letting go, self-love, community, disce...

Zamir and Jame tackle normalized abuses in the home and in church and some of the history behind it all.

Zamir and Jame tackle the big question, "Does deliverance work?" The dialogue emphasizes the significance of truth and authenticity in liberating individuals from societal norms and the necessity of creating inclusive spaces for all. In this conversation, Jame and Zamir explore the complexities of queerness, sexual orientation, and the impact of societal norms and religious teachings on individual...

Your faves Jame & Zamir try their best to honor D'Angelo without getting sidetracked. What comes up are conversations about navigating fame, misheard lyrics and simply being yourself. podcasting, community, visibility, loss, legacy, fame, social media, music, accountability, substance abuse, queerness, faith, self-acceptance, community, truth, visibility, shame, music, identity, neo soul

Your fave queer saints Jame and Zamir pay tribute to Vanessa Brown-Knowles, highlight a few progressive voices in faith, and talk "I'm A Christian Before I'm Black" podcast, black culture, church, Vanessa Brown, E. Dewey Smith, Jamal Bryant, blackness, Christian nationalism, cultural identity, colonialism, cultural identity, blackness, faith, privilege, church inclusivity, cultural context, food,...

Zamir and Jame take a look at the Charlie Kirk incident and what it revealed about the current state of the church and also Mahoganee and the hug that went around the world. Gospel Spotlight: Lamar Campbell My .99¢: He's a Real Friend - The Clark Sisters A Friend - The Winans So Good - Nate Bean & 4Given feat. Antwaun Cooks Look & Live - Michael Fletcher & The Michael Fletcher Chorale

Who loves Gospel music? We love Gospel Music! Is it true? Mhmmm! In the inaugural episode of the Hey Saints podcast, hosts Zamir and Jame explore their experiences growing up in the church, the music that raised them, the and the evolution of gospel music. Between tangents, the duo also delves into the concept of a 'Gospel Mount Rushmore,' highlighting influential figures in gospel music, includin...