I'm Really Bad at This

We begin this episode at discussing the post election America. Was Moses writing scripture after he died? (51:54) What are you watching on TV now? (1:09:16) Jerrold shares a wild Frontier Airlines story (1:17:44) Pastor Eric Mason has left all the groups. (1:26:34) 

This episode was recorded a few days before the new President was elected, it begins with the fellas congratulating the Dodgers for winning the World Series. I think it’s clear now, Lil’ Wayne can’t be our Super Bowl performance (6:45) James went to Colorado to see the Buffaloes play and almost blew the bridge to pound town (16:53) Jerrold completed his 90 day recovery program (24:49) If Trump won...

This episode begins with Jerrold sharing his creative process and his hopes of helping with this new art. James got kicked off the deacon board (18:23) You may not be your pastor’s priority at the time (24:50) The Religion Business documentary (39:37) The benefit of burying someone in your backyard (1:05:20) Kirk Franklin is tired of some Christians (1:15:07) Do we say the hard things well? (1:41:...

This episode begins with James giving us the Taste of Soul recap. Bookie got his permit to carry a concealed weapon (20:55) Have you heard of monitoring spirits? (28:55) Do you deal with social anxiety? (55:20) I want to ask God about Magic Mushrooms (1:12:21) Would you try neuralink? (1:35:11) Less than 2 weeks until the big vote, where are we with all this? (1:44:39)

This episode begins with us celebrating Bookie’s completion of his Masters Degree and graduating laude dodi. Jerrold quit his new job already (11:58) Economy predictions in this political climate (21:56) Stop hating on Elon Musk (33:56) Don’t give to the poor if you want a return on your investment (43:10) If you could share only one CHH album which one would it be? (1:03:17) Big Money Jesus (1:12...

This Episode begins with the brothers reminiscing about their involvement in Christian Hip Hop as artist, managers and promoters which quickly turns to our wild speculations about the recent Diddy allegations. How do you curate your social media? (12:29) Larussell’s take on how Dee-1 is being treated for speaking out against destructive lyrics in Hip Hop (28:16) Are pastors disqualified indefinite...

This episode begins with Jerrold sharing his new driving gig experience that turns into Bookie and James sharing their shady driving job stories (3:04) Bookie’s son comes home with a hickey (23:07) If your Pastor drinks alcohol let him live (36:02) Is wearing church clothes still a thing? (53:31) Haitians will eat a cat (56:35) Do you have to go to church to be a Christian? (1:18:18) Someone else...

This episode starts off in full foodie mode as the fellas talk about trying new food spots in LA. Bookie tells us his adventure as the Sparkletts man (19:43) Jerrold is making music again and shot a music video (24:33) Therapy is dope (29:07) Because we do have PTSD (53:23) My daughter went to her first college party (1:10:08) Is all this AI technology a bad thing? (1:19:54) Let’s put on our tin f...

This episode we discuss our take on Marcus Rodgers vs. Preston Perry (8:35) Kendrick Lamar has upset the internet (49:06) Shannon Sharpe, slip up or stunt? (1:06:46) Is your pastor too political? (1:13:13) Christians who are too concerned about their self image (1:22:47) Since I told the world I’m not smoking weed any more (1:25:00) Trump is living that thug life (2:16:03) Email Us irbatpodcast@gm...

Get ready for a wild ride this week!  We start off celebrating the return of the new football season and fantasy football leagues. A private Christian High School that cost 20K a year (6:28) Unconscious bias training at work—are we really solving the problem? (11:04) And, in a shocking twist, James loves cigarettes, while Jerrold's stop smoking weed more than 30 days ago (21:44/23:54) How a p...

Get ready for a no-holds-barred conversation that dives deep into the realities of dating and relationships in the Christian world. We kick things off by tackling the burning question: How do you navigate bedroom expectations when you’re a single Christian in the dating scene? (2:21) Then, we get raw and real—do you sleep with your spouse even when tensions are high? (13:13) If it’s not for me God...

This episode begins with the question how do you signal to your partner that you’re ready to go to be on time (10:04) How do you prepare your friends and family for the NFL season? (13:08) Is it ok to work on Sunday as a Christian (18:25) Toxic family members that abuse the Bible (30:12) How has the political season effected your social media timelines? (44:56) Cowboy criminals turned into the big...

This episode begins with James thoughts on catching a real thief and shares how he prepares to preach a sermon (19:36) Why Men Don’t go to church (29:53) The Black Man Needs his own religion? (43:15) Should Christians pay for publishing rights to sing songs at church? (56:48) What’s the wildest thing you’ve seen on the internet this week? (1:15:25) If you were missing a limb is that something you...

This episode begins with a sincere apology by James. After 20 plus years of marriage what is one major piece of advice you’d give someone thinking about getting married (12:43) Why is it that we talk about race and ethnicity a lot? (23:54) Our top 5 favorite White television shows (38:53) Will Black athletes and entertainers ever own the industries they build? (55:10) Google and the internet is th...

This episode James explains how he got jumped in a prayer meeting (8:42) Jerrold shares about his therapy journey (17:02) Holy Cougar Feedback (43:32) Who wants a “Boss Woman?” (49:03) In this season you need to cut off people? (1:15:58) Are we influenced by too much “Hustle Culture” (1:35:40) The Black Jobs conversation (1:40:44) 

This episode begins with James and Bookie explaining why they believe Holy Cougars are the wave and offer some great dating advice. Jerrold is back from New Zealand and shares all about his trip (16:02) James preached at a predominantly White church and nobody shouted (47:23) Bookie is ready to quit his new job already (1:00:44) Kamala may be king? (1:04:10) Crooked Cops are at it again? (1:22:36)...

This episode begins with Jerrold explaining why he was put in Facebook jail (5:39) James has been practicing his breakup speech with his accountability partner (11:25) Jerrold is headed to another country (16:39) Pastor Anthony Kidd encourages our souls (23:50) Is this real Black preaching? (43:42) Your ethnic impact on your worship style (47:49) American Christian music is still very white tho (5...

This week the guys into a discussion about the assassination attempt of former President Trump. Jerrold shares how the Secret Service women don’t scare him but Bookie thinks it’s because of DEI (20:32) James took a look at Project 2025 and gives us insights (32:19) How ugly women make attractive men fall for them (1:08:38) Men are becoming more healed what does this mean for the ladies? (1:16:26)...

In this episode James thinks he may need to break up with his accountability partner. Do we truly celebrate the holidays properly? (17:45) I remember the time we almost got jumped at a rodeo (26:08) How would you really act if you were homeless (32:20) Jerrold opens up about some recent challenges in his marriage (52:18) Hey young world date your age (1:23:38) 

In this episode Jerrold kicks things off talking about how marriage groups have helped his marriage for more than 20 years. We reminisced about our first Really Bad Marriage Group (3:58) I can go to Disneyland by myself (26:08) Was our predictions correct about the first presidential debate? (38:58) The 10 Commandments should we put them back in schools? (52:32) Is going for coffee a “cheap” first...

Is Bill Gates making meat? (4:53) How the Kdot concert really impacted Juneteenth (10:20) What is the culture? (13:47) The Presidential Debate (40:53) If your spouse cheated would you stay? (1:03:53) I think God wants you to upgrade, I meant downgrade (1:15:07) Do you see dead people? (1:29:15) Bookie on FB https://www.facebook.com/lamar.b.douglas   Bookie on Treads https://www.threads.net/@bookie...

This episode the guys gave their initial thoughts on the Tony Evans announcement (8:25) RIP Red Lobster (14:27) What’s Juneteenth? (17:59) Angela White/ Blac Chyna only answers to the trinity (21:12) Can Christians work together with other religious groups? (32:20) Neil Degrasse Tyson say’s astrology is wack! (46:25) Pastor apologizes to the LGBTQ+ community (1:00:26) Is this Step-Father being ste...

Does it take 10 years to really start a marriage? 20 plus years later here’s our thoughts (1:30) Juneteenth Kendrick Lamar concert predictions (26:45) Compton Official Pride (28:58) Do the children of today need more struggle in their lives? (33:20) There are not a lot of good single men? (44:25) Is the “Mega Church” a good place for community? (1:04:36) Preston Perry’s book testimony (1:22:37) Ar...

In this episode of IRBAT the guys talk about how church community is vital (9:35) Listen to YouTube prayers instead of coming up with your own (12:23) How long does it take for your devotional time to kick in? (14:33) Andre 3000 are we just not cultured enough? (24:06) Are you working up to your potential or just making excuses? (31:15) Are fatherless homes still a bad thing? (56:31) Is it ok to “...

In this episode the guys discuss Diddy Friend Silence (4:45) Church Discipline (13:37) The Pastor didn’t help me so I didn’t help him (24:14) Preston Perry’s new book How to Tell the Truth (53:01) We pray that horrible things happen to you (63:06) If my child was LGBTQ or not (79:30)  Preston Perry’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@apologeticswithprestonperr4060 Bookie on FB https://www.fac...