Southside Rabbi

Southside Tribe! We are back with a discussion on the troubling, unnecessary killing of another unarmed man, Tyre Nichols. You most likely have seen some news coverage of this tragic event, and as the story develops and unfolds, we at Southside Rabbi give some initial thoughts on the situation. We also dive into the history of policing in America, as well as some police reform examples and ideas....

Southside Tribe, we are back in the building this week with another controversial one for ya: why are so many people leaving the church, and in some cases Jesus himself? We do not claim to have all the answers, but by God's grace, we wade through the dense waters of this topic, from sources with articles and polls, personal experiences, and words from the mouths of others. We look at the book of J...

Southside Tribe!! We are back with another hot one! This time our guy Scootie Wop joins us for some commentary on reconciliation, which includes healing AND forgiveness. We open with a few laughs (as usual) then move into deeper discussion on biblical forgiveness, and why we shouldn't cheapen it. We also take a look at Jesus' own words on forgiveness, and what it cost Him to earn our deliverance....

What's good, family?! Have you ever known anyone who suspected you might be an alien in disguise? Or swore up and down that the Earth is shaped like a frisbee? How about thinking Hillary is the Anti-Christ?! We are back with Part 2 of this very polarizing topic of conspiracy theories - approaching it biblically, culturally, and as always, hilariously! We knew we had to bring this topic back from S...

Southside Tribe!! We are back with another monument of a man: Mr. Trip Lizzard himself! Our bro came through to talk on God's faithfulness, goodness, and loving consistency. He tells us about why he's excited for 2023, gives details on the illness he is living with, and how the Lord is sustaining him through it all. KB shares the inside scoop on the birthday roast of Trip Lee a few years back, and...

Southside Tribe, we back with another hitter! This week we are discussing something that troubles all of us one way or another: sin! We talk on root causes, spiritual therapy, taking action against sin early, and bringing our weaknesses TO God, rather than trying to keep them from Him. We also touch on Dane Ortlund's excellent book, Gentle and Lowly, that shows how the main disposition we see of J...

Southside Tribe! Season 5 continues with another fantastic people for you! This week we have the industrious Ty Brasel, one of the hardest working CHH artists out there. Here we touch on the heart behind Ty's new album, his testimony, and overcoming adversity. KB shares how fighting through pain can be a catalyst for growth, and Ameen touches on remembering God's faithful promises whether in the m...

Southside Tribe! The wait is over! We are back in action with Season 5 on deck, and this episode is one for the ages! It's been a few months, so with all that's going on in the world, we circle back to the rise of Christian nationalism, the recent antics of Kanye West, and the Hebrew Israelite community. One central question we seek to pose to our listeners here, with everything you are doing, tea...

What up, Southside Tribe!! It's been a minute, but we still moving behind the scenes! This is a special bonus episode we recently shot with fellow recording artist S.O. Here we discuss the music industry and some tactics of major labels, Christian Hip-Hop, a bit of sync licensing, and the Kingdom ethic permeating everything we do! Be sure to check out S.O's new album "Now or Later", available wher...

Y'all done up and done it! With Season 4 over with, we were out here resting, loving God and neighbor, gearing up for Season 5, when we got hit with the landmark news that the Supreme Court ruled Roe v. Wade overturned. Since then, we have received countless comments and DM's asking us to come down from the mountaintop, and address the people. Jokes aside, we are here with a special edition episod...

Southside Tribe, what's good?! This week we are toning things down a bit, but the word is no less potent! We're sharing a bonus episode with you, and a very transparent and intimate one at that! We move from discussing the good theology of Job's friends, to the age-old question, "How do I actually know and feel that God loves me?", to emotional intelligence in the Church and in this world full of...

Southside Tribe! This week we are back with more fantastic peoples! We have singer/songwriters Evan Craft and Sam Rivera, who recently released a song featuring KB entitled "Be Alright". Here we dive into their beginnings in the faith, the origins on the song, and how they ended up collaborating. Sam also shares his past battles with depression and mental health and how the Lord brought him throug...

Southside Tribe! We are in the building with our good friend Pastor Tommy Kyllonen for his new book release party! We get to hear the heart behind "Frames", the origin of the book, as well as how we should view those around us with a heart of God's love. Your frames can change the game. This podcast was recorded before a live studio audience, you should have been there! Full episode on all audio p...

Southside Tribe, what up?! We got a fantastic people for you this week! Our brother David French carved out some time to chat with us about the Christian call to justice and mercy, as well as sharing and breaking down one of his favorite passages of Scripture with us. We discuss the discrepancy between the early Christian Church's approach to engaging society as opposed to the nationalism and thir...

Southside Tribe, y'all better stretch before listening to this joint! This week we have 2/3 of our sisters from the Truth's Table Podcast with us to discuss and breakdown some of their brand new debut book! And break it down they did! Dr. Christina Edmondson and Ms. Ekemini Uwan literally encouraged our souls by sharing their takes and burdens on colorism, anti-racism, forgiveness, singleness and...

Southside Tribe, salute!! We are back this week with one of the biggest stories in recent times: the incident between Chris Rock, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett at the 2022 Oscars. We keep it real, raw and nuanced as we navigate this situation from seemingly every angle imaginable. From what the Scriptures have to say (in context), to what would have proved better in the situation, to the real injuri...

Southside Tribe, what's good?! We are back with KB's "favorite episode this season", discussing the recent documentary covering the rise and falls of Kanye West, Jeen-yuhs. We dive into the Scriptures on several topics from suffering and daily encouragement, to success and God's grace! Ameen breaks down the trials Job encountered by God's hand, and ways Satan tries to tempt believers. KB also give...

Ayye, Southside Tribe! We are back with another one! This week we are tackling a prevalent issue in the culture: the 'manoshpere', and 'manly man' ideology, especially as it relates to pride and degrading women, and seeing this through the lens of Scripture. We address the "alpha/beta male" mentality and speak on some of the roots of these terms. Come rock with us and hear what kind of servant lea...

Hey family! This week the hits keep coming! After our illustrious intros, we acknowledge and briefly summarize the conflict in Ukraine, and segue into a discussion about burnout, for pastors, believers in Christ, and those still seeking Him. We also discuss the command from Jesus to not be alarmed, or anxious at the troubling times we see all around us. KB also shares a recent time he was close to...

Southside Tribe, what's good?! This week we are back with a look back at our testimonies in how the Lord God showed himself strong in our lives early on, and brought us towards His marvelous light! We also revisit a few topics we have discussed in the recent past including social justice, deconstruction, CRT, American history and the spreading of the Gospel to the Western world. This is one for th...

Southside Tribe!! We are back with another haymaker, speaking on dear brothers and sisters leaving their faith in Christ. We first touched on this topic back in Episode 9 of Season 1, and have revisited in light if recent events. There have been a slew of people, local and public figures, who have believed their doubts, taken their leave and left many around them full of questions. Most of y'all k...

Southside Tribe!! Welcome to Season 4! Thank y'all so much for rocking with us! We are back with a weighty and solemn conversation as we wade in the waters of the recent situation with a brother in the Lord, involving infidelity. As we pray for honesty of the heart and seek reconciliation for him and his spouse, we also see the opportunity to use our voices for exploited women everywhere, especial...

Southside Tribe! We are still here! This week we are continuing the convo with big bro Ambassador, which was so weighty it deserved a second episode! Here we discuss some circumstances and mindsets that may have moved some of our dear friends and peers to the controversial belief system of 'Hebrew Israelism', more commonly heard as 'Black Hebrew Israelism', even people in our extended community. H...

Yo, Southside Tribe! This week we got a 'fantastic people' for you! Yes, you read that right! We have our big bro William "The Ambassador" Branch, one of the most prominent founders of Cross Movement, and the Christian Hip Hop movement, in general! Here we salute our brother, who has discipled us and so many of our peers from a distance, and we catch up on his current position as Professor of Prea...

What's good, family?! This week we are back with a look at vigilantism, particularly in reference to the recent Rittenhouse and Arbery verdicts. KB shares several stories of personal experience, leading with the question: is it ego or is it danger, as the trend continues of civilians taking matters into their own hands, even after being instructed by professionals not to intervene. We also ask the...