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Hey everyone, Jemar Tisby here and this week we are taking a break from your regularly scheduled Pass The Mic to bring you an episode of Once Upon A Time in Wakanda.  Once Upon A Time in Wakanda is A Witness Podcast from way back in the before times of 2018 that explored the characters and themes of the original Black Panther film and franchise. This week, the show is returning with a spoiler fill...

Will Jawando’s My Seven Black Fathers tells a deeply affirmative story of hope and respect for men of color at a time when Black men are routinely stigmatized. Support this podcast patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jemar and Brea Perry, content distributor for The Witness, talk about the constantly shifting landscape of social media. What is social media good for and what are the hazards? Why is a digital presence so important? What's up with racism in the algorithm? What are some best practices to ethically utilize social media for ministry. This podcast will give you tips and tools as you navigate the worl...

Tyler and Jemar answer any and all questions from the Atlanta audience. Support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Can we be friends with people we disagree with? Tyler and Jemar unpack this question sent in from listener Chrisy.  Support this podcast at Patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By the age of 26-years old, Stanley Frankart had already spent a decade in prison. But that time in the wilderness introduced him to Jesus and changed the trajectory of his heart and his life. Stanley began a nonprofit called Young Christian Professionals which helps formerly incarcerated people re-enter life on the outside. In 2021, Stanley became part of the inaugural cohort of The Witness Fello...

***We had some technical issues during the recording which required pulling Jemar’s audio from everyone else’s mics. Very sorry for the inconvenience but the conversation was so rich that we made the decision to put it forward anyways because this episode is fire.**** Brea is back and joins with Tyler and Jemar to discuss the Promises and Perils of Christina Education. Despite all growing up in a...

Tyler Burns and Jemar Tisby are joined by Natasha Sistrunk Robinson to talk about both of her books Journey to Freedom: Discovering the God of Deliverance Exodus Bible study & Voices of Lament: Reflections on Brokenness and Hope in a World  Natasha Sistrunk Robinson is the President of T3 Leadership Solutions, Inc. and an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federati...

A Part 2 of sorts to the latest Afro·Theo·Futurism episode. Brea is back, this time with Tyler continuing the conversation about the state of the modern church and where we go from here. Topics covered include worship, technology, the eurocentric desire to provide an ‘awesome’ church experience, church in the metaverse, and more.  Brea Perry is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmin...

“Afro·Theo·Futurism” - Imagining a theology and ecclesiology from a Black perspective in a future of possibility and abundance.  The past few years have brought the church to a critical moment where so many of us are looking at what ‘church’ has been and trying to determine what the Church should be. In this episode Brea Perry returns as she and Jemar address some of the historic issues within the...

45, #DefundTheFBI, modern day abolition, and justice as a gateway drug. Oh! And we've got a surprise special guest joining Jemar and Tyler on mic in the second half. This is an episode you will not want to miss. Brea Perry is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington and now a content distributor for The Witness BCC. In addition to being a writer and a justice-seeker through advoca...

Oooo, Tyler and Jemar are tackling a touchy topic today. We’re talking about the value of Black labor and why it’s so hard for us to actually receive what we’re worth. We touch on everything from the wealth gap, Christian double standards of pay, and equity for compensation. Whether you’re in the Christian sphere or not, we hope this one frees you…and maybe puts some extra change in your pocket to...

"Living with the reality that people that know and love me don't always see me" This week Dr. Dharius Daniels joins Tyler and Jemar on Pass The Mic to talk about his new book, preaching, entrepreneurship, and more. Also, we are headed to Atlanta THIS WEEK! Get your tickets for Pass The Mic Live today: Pass The Mic LIVE: ATL Tickets, Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite Support this podcast at...

Pass the Mic is returning to Atlanta! It's been three (long) years since we've hit the road, so we're excited to do our first onsite live recording since 2019 and we'd love to meet you there. On Friday, August 19 at 7PM, we'll be recording an episode of Pass the Mic at 2150 Newmarket Parkway SE, Marietta, GA, 30067. Come meet us, and come meet the many Atlanta listeners who have helped us reach ov...

Who would win in a dance off? What are your pet peeves? How do you maintain grace in the pursuit of justice? This week Tyler and Jemar are answering your questions from social media. To follow the show and organization, be sure to visit The Witness (thewitnessbcc.com) Support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our video producer Ryan Gentry takes a step in front of the camera and behind the mic with Tyler to talk about faith, the church, and the Christian life for Gen Z.  Support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the book "How To Fight Racism" by Jemar Tisby here: How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey Toward Racial Justice: Tisby, Jemar: 9780310104773: Amazon.com: Books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jemar Tisby reads Frederick Douglass' entire "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July." It's long! But the section on the American church is piercing, prophetic, scathing, and, sadly, still relevant. In this special episode of Pass The Mic Jemar Tisby reads the entire historic address of Frederick Douglass entitled, "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

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Part 4 of our Heal, Black Man series. Support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 3 of our Heal, Black Man series. Support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of our Heal, Black Man series. Support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 of our Heal, Black Man series. Support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pastor Malcolm Foley shares his #LeaveLoud story along with fellow Mosaic pastor Slim Thompson.  Support the Pass The Mic podcast at patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices