The Black Berea Podcast

Episode 70 and our first episode of 2021! Gabby, Richard & Mary discuss the topic of fellowship, its importance, how it relates to friendship and how we can better serve one another in the church community. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The B...

Christianity is a corporate matter, and the Christian life can only be fully realised in relationship with others. On the last episode of 2020 we open up three key questions: 1. What is a church? 2. Why join a church? 3. What does church membership require? Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to...

After an extended hiatus (sorry!), the #BlackBereaPodcast is back with a new series on Life During Lockdown. In this first episode, Gabby, Mary and Kingsley discuss navigating church online, fellowship amidst physical distance, making church accessible for all, timely promises from God’s word and Gabby’s impending book release. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast and the new theme song...

As the plight of black women continues to be thrust in to the western public consciousness, we thought it helpful to have a conversation on what the bible has to say on (amongst other things) their sexual expression, protection and support. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list...

Mary is joined by Daniella and Malakai as they discuss the recently released "Black Is King" visual album by Beyonce. They offer their thoughts on the musical film discussing the themes and how christians should engage with the rise of African spiritually. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to o...

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith’s latest heart-to-heart has been the subject of recent discussion in pop culture. Join us as we explore their conversation and seek to apply the lessons we learn from the Lord’s table to the red table. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www...

Israel is back! Questions: 1. How do you know if you should pursue someone? as a guy i am interested in a few sisters, what should i use to pick the one to pursue? (12:00) 2. There's a growing group of christians who don’t believe the bible is inerrant - do you think you can be a christian and deny the scriptures reliability? would you say the bible is perfect? (21:50) 3. Does God forgive a person...

Even the best of men fail. So how do we deal with the flaws of our heroes? What makes Christ distinct to them? Join us as we confront the difficult truths about some of our favourite figures from history and the church and reflect on what this means for us engaging them now. Like, share, subscribe & join the conversation using hashtag using #BlackBereaPodcast Sign up to our mailing list : www.tiny...

We're living in troubling times. Many black people have been murdered in the streets of America by the police force and their fellow citizens. Riots have broken out, attempting to force the hand of justice. Amid such volatility, President Trump has stated "when the looting starts, the shooting starts". Each day, we're confronted with a new, depressing headline. Join the Mary, Gabby and Richard fro...

On Part 2 of our lockdown chronicles Mary, Tope and Dami discuss the continuing colourism debate, the complexities of cancel culture and the grace of forgiveness. Best served with a side of sprinkle cake 😉 Like, share, subscribe & join the conversation using hashtag using #BlackBereaPodcast Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant gro...

As the Covid-19-prompted quarantine continues, Gabby, Mary and Kingsley talk the highs and lows of life during lockdown, offer their thoughts on navigating virtual church, stewarding their new-found free time, and principles for giving. Sit back and enjoy the discussion, you certainly have the time! Like, share, subscribe & join the conversation using hashtag using #BlackBereaPodcast Sign up to ou...

As the world continues to acclimatise to the effects of the coronavirus, the boys sit down to offer their thoughts on the global response, evolving approaches to church worship and the social media hottakes. Special guest @akwasiAAppiah joins us from China to give us the low on how the churches on the ground are seeking to stay faithful and we also discuss the merits of Jesus’ blood and dealing wi...

Is Love Blind? Can a relationship be sustained by an emotional connection? Gabby and Mary are joined by Femi as they discuss the hit Netflix show "Love is Blind" exploring themes of physical attraction, idolatry and modern dating. #Imnotsureministries Like, share, subscribe & join the conversation using hashtag using #BlackBereaPodcast Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The B...

This week DJ Mary P, Gabby and Dami sat down to talk about developments in the UK Christian hip-hop scene, offer their takes on recent black cinema, the Jamaican deportation scandal and cancel culture. Like, share, subscribe & join the conversation using hashtag using #BlackBereaPodcast Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of...

Kobe Bryant's death was tragic, and it hit us differently. He was a father and husband as well as an award-winning athlete and actor. Loss is unavoidable and painful for all those involved. How do we make sense of it? How does belief affect pain? Where do we find comfort? Richard, Mary and Ejim sit down to discuss how Christians handle the problematic topic of death and suffering. Like, share, sub...

Join Kingsley, Mary and special guest, Daniella as they explore themes relating to modesty, clothing and gender expectations. Like, share, subscribe & join the conversation using hashtag using #BlackBereaPodcast Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on...

Gabby, Tope and Mary discuss Blue Story, the recent film released by Rapman and the controversy arising from #Vuegate Join our conversation on Twitter using #BlackBereaPod Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in additi...

As cultural opposition toward Christianity in the U.K. grows, it’s no surprise many of us are reluctant to discuss our faith in the workplace. In spite of this, we’re still called to make Jesus Christ known! Listen in as we share our experiences, anxieties and encouragements about sharing our beliefs with colleagues. Disclaimer: P45 may be required. Be safe tho. Join our conversation on Twitter us...

Jesus is King is the ninth studio album of Chicago native, Kanye West; the self professed “Greatest Human Artist of All Time”. Join the Black Berea team and guest, Malakai, as we share our thoughts on the album, Sunday Service, the nature of genuine conversion, its challenges and discipleship. You gon do what Adam do or press play? Like, share and subscribe! Join our conversation on Twitter using...

Gabby, Kingsley & Mary are joined by Femi from the Only God Can Judge Me Podcast to discuss dating apps. Join our conversation on Twitter using #BlackBereaPod Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysi...

In the final episode in the Church Before The Watching World series, Israel sits down with Richard and Mary for a live recording discussing the relevance of the church, and considering the future multiethnic church in the coming generation. They also cover mission and justice and the unique challenges that churches in London particularly face. The Church Before The Watching World is a 4 part podca...

In Part 3 of The Church Before The Watching World Series, Yannick and Jason, pastors at Stockwell Baptist Church join Israel to discuss an upcoming merger, the role of the church in a community and the importance of contextualisation. The Church Before The Watching World is a 4 part podcast episode series with interviews and a panel discussion looking at the uniqueness of the church and its import...

In Part 2 of the Church Before The Watching Series Israel sits down with Felix Aremo, a manager at London City Mission to discuss the relevancy of the church for London in the 21st century, how that relates with race, gender and class, and how christians within their communities can be empowered to reach the lost. The Church Before The Watching World is a 4 part podcast episode series with intervi...

In the 1st of this 4 part series, Israel sits down with HERC Pastor Kehinde Omotayo to discuss the relevancy of the church for London in the 21st century, evangelism and more. The Church Before The Watching World is a 4 part podcast episode series with interviews and a panel discussion looking at the uniqueness of the church and its importance for christians and non-christians. Join our conversati...

Christians are increasingly being confronted with accusations about being whitewashed and eurocentric. The question is, have they got a point? Join us as we speak to S.O. about his latest track "White Jesus" - dealing with oppression, colonialism and false depictions of Christ. Listen to White Jesus here, https://open.spotify.com/album/17DT6v36k6IGNrLhCstI6m?si=0gOsRE8mRjeUTFOxq2BXhA Pre-Order Aug...