Pass The Mic

Over 5 years later and still relevant... Tyler and Jemar are joined with then SBC Pastor Earon James to discuss the controversy that surrounded the Southern Baptist Convention’s 2017 annual meeting. Original Airdate: June 18 2017 Support this podcast on patreon at www.patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Tye Tribbett's Appearance on the Breakfast Club left many in the church up in arms to hear him declare "The Church is Wack!" The immediate influx of calls in to the show from the 90s demanding it's language back aside, this click bait moment does offer up a legit question: Is the Church wack? Tyler and Jemar are here to share their thoughts. Be sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/passthem...

Latasha Morrison is a bridge-builder, reconciler, and a compelling voice in the fight for racial justice. The author of the award-winning New York Times bestseller Be the Bridge, Tasha has spoken nationwide at many events including IF:Gathering and Justice Conference. A native of North Carolina, Tasha earned degrees in human development and business leadership. She founded Be the Bridge to inspire...

Jemar and Tyler are BACK this week and discussing recent events concerning Pastor Keion Henderson going viral after 'shushing' a member of the church during worship. Learn how you can support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic mj1lUuB5inmNShZcZCAi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over 5 years later and still relevant... Pastor Earon James returns to join Jemar and Tyler for a discussion on living in the South. This conversation is inspired by the NY Times July 8 2017 article "Racism Is Everywhere, So Why Not Move South?" Learn more how you can get social and support the show at PassTheMicPodcast.com Original Airdate: Sept 25 2017 Support this podcast on patreon at www.patr...

Over 5 years later and still relevant... Tyler and Jemar are joined by Pastor Earon James to discuss the current state of the ‘Culture Wars’. Learn more how you can get social and support the show at PassTheMicPodcast.com Original Airdate: Sept 4 2017 We Want To Kill The Culture Wars Support this podcast on patreon at www.patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

As with last week, we are doing something a little different. Jemar Tisby & EP Beau York are talking about the importance of understanding history and combating prevalent fictitious narratives, especially in the era of AI.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Something a little different this week. Tyler Burns & EP Beau York are talking about the challenge of crafting stories with meaning and unpacking the role of telling a good story in preaching. BTW the Preist referenced in this episode is Father Roderick. My apologies for forgetting his name at the time of recording - Father Roderick - YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Writer/Director Dee Rees is an alumna of New York University's graduate film program and a Sundance Screenwriting & Directing Lab Fellow. In 2018, Dee became the first Black woman nominated for an Oscar in the Best Adapted Screenplay category for her highly-acclaimed film Mudbound (2017). Dee's Emmy-Award winning HBO film Bessie (2015) starred Queen Latifah as the legendary American Blues sing...

In this episode of Pass The Mic, hosts Rev. Tyler Burns and Dr. Jemar Tisby discuss the desire for mentors. Join the conversation as they explore the significance of mentorship in personal, professional, and spiritual growth, sharing personal anecdotes and insights that highlight the impact of mentorship on their own lives. Discover the signs that indicate you might be in need of a mentor and gain...

January 2024 marks five years since my first book, The Color of Compromise, was published. In January 2019 when the book came out, Dr Tisby could not have imaged the response it would garner. Thanks to you, the readers, it became a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller. It has made its way into college and seminary courses, church small groups, and national news outlets. No...

In this compelling episode of "Pass The Mic," join hosts Dr. Jemar Tisby and Rev. Tyler Burns as they delve into the complexities of maintaining unwavering values in the pursuit of racial justice. The duo engages in a thought-provoking conversation, exploring the subtle temptations and challenges that arise when navigating the turbulent waters of social change. Drawing on their vast experiences an...

It's 2024. We need to decolonize evangelism... let's talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rev Tyler Burns and Dr Jemar Tisby answer the question: What is Justice? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've heard the statement right? "We shouldn't be more Black than Christian." But...what does that mean? Tyler and Jemar are back to breakdown the foundational concept of our work at Pass The Mic: We are unapologetically Black and Christian. Support this podcast at patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are taking a little time to gear up for the next round of episodes from Pass The Mic but did not want to leave you hanging. We've got back to back hits from the archives for you to enjoy in the meantime. New episodes return Feb 5th. With civil rights advocacy in his DNA, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III built his ministry on community advancement and social justice activism. As Senior Pastor of Trinity U...

We are taking a little time to gear up for the next round of episodes from Pass The Mic but did not want to leave you hanging. We've got back to back hits from the archives for you to enjoy in the meantime. New episodes return Feb 5th. Becoming Brave with Dr. Brenda Salter Mcneil (ARCHIVES): What a special guest we have on the podcast today! If you are familiar with the conversation about reconcil...

If you listened to our 5 part mini series 'Not The Voice, The Microphone: The Pass The Mic Story', the style of this episode will be very familiar to you. In honor of MLK day, we wanted to revisit a 'cannon event' from Pass The Mic's history that we unfortunately did not have time to discuss in the miniseries but definitely deserves a spotlight. This week Dr. Jemar Tisby is joined by Executive Pro...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And also, our favorite episode(s) of the year! Every year, we recap our favorite “cultural artifacts”. These can be books, albums, people, movies, TV shows, events….ANYTHING that got us through the year. There’s only one catch: these items do NOT have to come out this year. They just have to be consumed this year. Creating this list helps us to commemorate...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And also, our favorite episode(s) of the year! Every year, we recap our favorite “cultural artifacts”. These can be books, albums, people, movies, TV shows, events….ANYTHING that got us through the year. There’s only one catch: these items do NOT have to come out this year. They just have to be consumed this year. This is Part 1 of 2 so be on the lookout f...

On November 19, Bishop Carlton Pearson, a legendary but polarizing figure in the Pentecostal church, passed away after a long illness. He was known for founding both Higher Dimension Church and the Azusa Fellowship. He was also known for later embracing a universalist theological view.  In this episode, Tyler speaks from the perspective of someone who knew Bishop Pearson personally. He tells a few...

The finale of our 5 part mini series celebrating 10 years of Pass The Mic, with the oral history of the Pass The Mic podcast. Support this podcast at patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrating 10 years of Pass The Mic, this week we bring you part 4 of our miniseries sharing the oral history of Pass The Mic. Support this podcast at patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrating 10 years of Pass The Mic, this week we bring you part 3 of our miniseries sharing the oral history of Pass The Mic. Support this podcast at patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrating 10 years of Pass The Mic, this week we bring you part 2 of our miniseries sharing the oral history of Pass The Mic. Support this podcast at patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices