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Pass The Mic

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Hosted by Rev. Tyler Burns and New York Times Best Selling Author Dr. Jemar Tisby. Tune in every week for engaging discussions and high-profile interviews addressing the core concerns of Black Christians. Pass The Mic is powered by The Witness – A Black Christian Collective. Learn more at TheWitnessBCC.com

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Creative Anti-Racism with Danielle Coke 12.05.2021 51:16

Today we have a special interview for you! Our host Tyler Burns recently interviewed Danielle Coke, also known as @ohhappydani, to talk about creative anti-racism in a world of injustice. In the conversation, they talked about her journey, her own #LeaveLOUD story, and how disruptive creativity can enhance the cause of anti-racism. Be sure to follow Danielle on Instagram at @ohhappydani and pick...

What is #LeaveLOUD? 04.05.2021 1:03:44

Jemar is BACK! Returning from his brief hiatus, Jemar and Tyler give you the official explainer of what #LeaveLOUD really is and who it is for. We know you have questions, so we’re taking time to answer as many as we can. We answer the questions: -Are we saying all Black people HAVE to leave? -Are we leaving Jesus behind? -Are we giving up on white people? -Where do we go from here? This is an old...

Behind the Mic: Derek Chauvin Verdict 26.04.2021 1:08:56

This past week, the world paused and held its collective breath, waiting for the verdict in the Derek Chauvin Trial. Almost a year after Chauvin placed his knee on George Floyd’s neck, and killed him for all the world to see, his verdict was read. Is this justice? Will this lead to lasting change? Is this something to celebrate? Tyler, Ally, and new Witness team member Brea Perry are here to discu...

Leave LOUD: Behind the Mic with Tyler Burns & Ally Henny 19.04.2021 1:07:43

Family, sometimes you have to throw out the script! That’s what PTM host Tyler Burns and Witness VP Ally Henny did during their latest Behind the Mic on IG Live. What was originally an episode recapping the second part of Tyler’s Leave LOUD episode turned into an unscripted convo about Black freedom in white spaces. Make sure you’re sitting down for this one! #LeaveLOUD ********* In 2018, the New...

Black Liturgies with Cole Riley 12.04.2021 46:56

This conversation is like water for the soul, fam. Today’s episode features the incredible Cole Riley, the creator and writer of Black Liturgies— a project seeking to integrate the truths of Black dignity, lament, rage, justice, and rest into written prayers. Black Liturgies creates a space of sacred welcome. A space of dignity, lament, truth-telling, healing, rest, and liberation. These liturgi...

Leave LOUD: Tyler Burns, Part 2 05.04.2021 59:32

Leave LOUD: Tyler Burns with Greg Burns This is a deep cut, y’all. A few weeks ago, you heard Tyler Burns tell his own #LeaveLoud story, but we couldn’t leave it there. As always, there’s more to the story. Tyler invites his father, Greg Burns, onto the podcast to discuss being converted and trained in white spaces, his own growth in understanding his identity, how this journey has affected thei...

Leave LOUD: Ally Henny's Story Part 2 29.03.2021 1:49:08

The stories continue…After Jemar Tisby and Tyler Burns shared powerful episodes of their #LeaveLOUD experiences, it’s time to hear from our very own Ally Henny. How is the Black Christian experience different in rural settings? Are multiethnic churches truly safe spaces for Black women? What happens when Black women #LeaveLoud? Ally had to courageously confront these questions during her time in...

The Work Continues 24.03.2021 31:49

Tyler, Jemar, and Shannon join the podcast to talk about an exciting but bittersweet announcement regarding Jemar and the future of The Witness. We’re just getting started! The Work Continues! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leave LOUD: Ally Henny's Story Part 1 22.03.2021 1:11:04

Leave LOUD: Tyler Burns’ Story 15.03.2021 1:22:30

Another one…After Jemar Tisby’s courageous #LeaveLOUD story last week, Tyler Burns is up next to share his own journey. How do you overcome years of Christian Education that makes you question your Black identity? What can our lives look like when we embrace a vision for what it means to be Christ-following and Black-centered? For Tyler, these realities seemed elusive and, at times, impossible. W...

Leave LOUD: Jemar Tisby’s Story 08.03.2021 1:37:55

Whew! Listen, family...this is the one. 10 years ago, Jemar Tisby founded this organization with the hope of achieving racial reconciliation in white evangelical spaces. Eventually, after a barrage of attacks, smears, and racial trauma, the organization changed its name, and Jemar left the place that he thought was his home. What happened? What changed? What did he learn? This is the story like y...

Appreciating the Pentecostal Tradition 02.03.2021 57:51

We’re back with another episode! Tyler has a conversation with Witness BCC Vice President and Coming The Roots podcast host Ally Henny about their shared Pentecostal roots. What can we learn from our spiritual heritage? What may be missing underneath the surface that others cannot see? How can we use what we have experienced to build a better future? NOTE: This episode was recorded before The Bla...

The Black Church PBS Documentary Review Live! 22.02.2021 1:39:21

This excellent discussion features: Jemar Tisby, CEO of The Witness Inc Tyler Burns, President of The Witness BCC Ally Henny, Vice President of The Witness Bcc Rev. Dr. Nicole Massie Martin, Founder of Soulfire International Ministries Rev. Dr. C.J. Rhodes, Senior Pastor of the historic Mt. Helm Baptist Church Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leave Loud: It’s time to go, family 03.02.2021 48:42

Welp...Black History Month is wildin once again...As much as we try to stay away from talking about every instance of racism, we couldn’t let this one slide. A few days ago, a viciously racist letter that was sent Pastor Dwight McKissic became public. Shortly after it was shared for the world to see, the letter went viral, exposing many Black Christians to familiar, triggering racist language abo...

Permission to Be Black with A.D. Thomason 02.02.2021 47:57

As we begin Black History Month, we are releasing a special interview about our willingness to be ourselves regardless of what society says. Our guest today is writer, activist, and speaker A.D. Thomason. A.D. is on to speak about his new book Permission to Be Black. AD is a three time award winning filmmaker and Co-founder of 3Strandfilms (read and view films here NOTOFTHEM.COM). Adam is an adju...

“Letter From Birmingham Jail” 18.01.2021 52:37

Happy MLK Day! In honor of the famed civil rights icon who is often whitewashed, often sanitized, often vilified; we have a special treat for you. On April 16, 1963, Dr. King wrote a lengthy letter to a coalition of white clergymen from a narrow jail cell in Birmingham, after being arrested by the police for nonviolent direct action. What he wrote eventually became one of the greatest pieces of wr...

We Been Told Yall….Black Triumph in an Insurrection 11.01.2021 51:31

After the chaos of 2020, we all have been looking forward to 2021...welp… We’re just a few days into the new year and we have experienced both the power of Blackness and the relentlessness of White Supremacy. Jemar and Tyler are back to talk about the past week’s events, our response, and remaining Black centered in our understanding of the events around us. Also! Y’all are amazing! We are excited...

MINI: How do we do reconciliation right? 10.01.2021 2:32