Pass The Mic

Black History Month was wild, y’all. From blackface to KKK hoods to alleged hate crimes, every day was something new. But rather than questioning 2019 BHM, Jemar and Tyler question the premise itself. Is Black History Month still useful or is there a better way for us to remember our history? How do we protect our spaces from those who would remove the purpose of a celebration that means so much t...

In this episode Jemar talks the Oscars and the film Green Book, he views the political theater of Michael Cohen's testimony before a Congressional committee, and talks about how to celebrate Black History Month all year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently co-host Tyler Burns had the opportunity to watch the forthcoming film Best of Enemies starring Taraji P. Henson and Sam Rockwell. The film chronicles the unlikely relationship between Civil Rights activist Ann Atwater and KKK leader C.P. Ellis. After watching the film, Tyler had mixed feelings about its framework and messaging. He decided to get to the bottom of Ann Atwater’s life by talk...

Ally Henny stops by to chat with Jemar about ant-racism and what it means to be anti-racist verses 'not racist' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pastor Earon James, host of the 'Theology Q & A' Podcast returns to Pass The Mic along side Jeamr Tisby to answer the question 'Why do multi-ethnic churches fail?' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ally Henny & Earon James interview Jemary Tisby live in Chicago at the Color of Compromise launch event! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jemar and Tyler are back this week to discuss a serious topic: #SurvivingRKelly. The 6 part lifetime documentary swept through social media and challenged many of us to pay attention and hold him accountable. In this episode, we discuss what it means to hold ourselves accountable, how this story is being replayed in our churches/local communities, and how black men should respond to stories of the...

We've got something special for you today! The first Chapter of Jemar's new book The Color of Compromise as read by the author himself! Order the full book now at: https://www.amazon.com/Color-Compromise-American-Churchs-Complicity/dp/0310597269/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1529093673&sr=8-1&keywords=color+of+compromise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for another insightful Pass the Mic conversation as Tyler and Jemar give their unique take on the typical year-end list. They discuss their top cultural artifacts (music, movies, tv shows, documentaries, books and people) that they’ve consumed this year. Listen as they swap interesting stories and share moving examples of personal growth. Also, we want to hear your list! What impacted your...

This week Jemar discusses Andrew Johnson, the black high school wrestler who had his dreadlocks cut off because of a white referee's ultimatum. I talk about Kwanzaa and give some history and explanations for this cultural celebration happening right now. Lastly, I ask the question, "Was Jesus a refugee?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this atypical episode, Jemar talks the SBTS report on racism and slavery, the passing of the First Step Act criminal justice reform bill, and the Senate's approval of an anti-lynching bill after a century of inaction on the issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where do our political ideologies come from? What are their origins? Should our Christian faith influence our politics? Let's discuss... Don't @ us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jemar and Tyler are back talking about Cindy Hyde Smith’s contentious comments during her race to be Senator of Mississippi. They discuss how to process racial bias in politics, why it matters, and how we can practically push back while holding our convictions. This is Part One so come back next week for Part Two of this discussion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Pass the Mic steps into the ring! Our special guest is none other than Michael B. Jordan! The actor is best known for his roles as Killmonger in Black Panther, Oscar Grant in Fruitvale Station, and Adonis Creed in Creed. He’s one of the top young actors in Hollywood, and we’re glad to have him join us on his press junket for his upcoming film, Creed 2. Listen in as discuss Creed 2, how...

Jemar and Tyler are back to talk about Tyler’s recent trip to South Africa with The Justice Conference. Listen in as we talk about 5 things he learned/re-learned from his time. We talk about all the things: personal identity, decolonized worship, justice, the Kingdom of God. You just have to drink it all in! Don’t forget to check out our friends in Cape Town and their wonderful ministries there! I...

AMA from the DC House Party....plus a little Squadcast in there as well.... hmm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I want to write out the news... but I would be spoiling the surprises Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live From DC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jemar and Earon James discuss the potential and pitfalls of talking politics from the pulpit and in the pews. They explore what divides Christians politically and why and how to press forward in an age of angry disagreement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jemar and Beau discuss the recent controversy at the University of Mississippi, Jemar's recent article in the New York Times, and the move to rename and/or replace problematic monuments. Jemar's NYT article: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/15/opinion/ida-b-well-ole-miss-journalism.html Red Flag (itunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/red-flag/id1435809192?mt=2 Red Flag (spotify): https://ope...

Tyler is joined by special guest Ally Henny as they discuss what it means to “de-center” whiteness in our conversations on race and our theological discourse. Tune in as they discuss the history of the PTM FB Group and the ups and downs they’ve had in public talking about race in multi-ethnic settings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jemar and Tyler talk about the death of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. On their hiatus, the world watched her funeral and came away with mixed reactions. A few weeks later, our community was rocked by the unjust killing of Botham Shem Jean. How should we deal with all this death? Listen as we give a theology on death, injustice, and lament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Jemar and Tyler are back! Is social justice heresy? Do Christians who believe in it actually affirm the Gospel?. These questions are back in the Christian conversation after “The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel” was published by a group of pastors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jemar and Tyler are back! Is social justice heresy? Do Christians who believe in it actually affirm the Gospel?. These questions are back in the Christian conversation after “The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel” was published by a group of pastors. Part One of this 2-part episode is dedicated to a Black Christian analysis of the statement. Jemar and Tyler break down parts of the text an...

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