The Black Berea Podcast

On the "season finale", Richard & Mary had the privilege to sit down with fellow Black Berea member Israel before his departure to America for seminary. They discussed topics ranging from upbringing to legacy. Join them as they speak about the things that have shaped the life of such a wonderful brother. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodS4. On all our platforms, ple...

Due to popular demand, the team will now answer more of your questions with an Ask Black Berea episode scheduled for every other podcast. Questions: 1. How should young Christians responsibly use their Christian liberty on social media? 2. Are there more subtle versions of the prosperity gospel that we need to be weary of? 3. During the live show, someone said that “you cannot believe the prosperi...

Audio from the Black Berea Live Event.....The Gospel for Black Millennials. Israel, Mary & Kingsley are joined by special guest Mike Omoniyi, director and co-founder of Our God Given Mission. They discuss the changing landscape for black British millennials and how these are informing responses to Christianity and the church. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodS4. On...

Manhood and loneliness are two words you rarely find in the same sentence in a conversation. However, men do experience loneliness, and research has shown that this is only increasing. So why isn't this more of a conversation? In this episode, Kingsley and Israel sit down with special guest Malakai Larry King to talk loneliness, manhood, cultural narratives, and friendships. Why aren't men talking...

In this final episode discussing the themes in Rachel Jones book ‘Quarter life crisis,’ Gabby, Richard and Israel discuss the topic of doubt. What is doubt? How does it appear in the Christian life? Are there real tangible answers to the doubts we have? And what is the Church’s responsibility to the existential doubts that people bring into the community? All these questions and more are addressed...

Due to popular demand, the team will now answer more of your questions with an Ask Black Berea episode scheduled for every other podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodS4. On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Be sure to also share, subscribe and support Israel’s Covenant Campaign at www.cruciform.me. Join our conversation on Twitter using...

Richard & Mary are joined by regular special guest Ejim to continue the Quarter Life Crisis series. They reflect on the sad news of Nipsey Hussle's recent passing and cover the topics of nostalgia and regret. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodS4. On all our platforms like, comment and subscribe. Be sure to also share, subscribe and support Israel’s Covenant Campaign...

Due to popular demand, the team will now answer more of your questions with an Ask Black Berea episode scheduled for every other podcast. Questions: 1. Is it wrong to have a Christian friend that you’re not fond of? So you don’t particularly like them but you don’t hate them?(13:20) 2. What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit? (20:30) 3. I really struggle to evangelise – any helpful tips? (3...

Due to popular demand, the team will now answer more of your questions with an Ask Black Berea episode scheduled for every other podcast. We discuss a wide range of questions on topics such as singleness, absent fathers and atheism. Questions: 1. How do I know if I’m called to singleness? (01:59) 2. What advice would you give to a former atheist with strong doubts? (10:17) 3. How would you advise...

Mary & Tope are joined by the newest member of the black berea team. We discuss the growing epidemic of loneliness in our society and friendships. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodS4. On all our platforms like, comment and subscribe. Be sure to also share, subscribe and support Israel’s Covenant Campaign at www.cruciform.me Join our conversation on Twitter using #Bl...

Due to popular demand, the team will now answer more of your questions with an Ask Black Berea episode scheduled for every other podcast. We discuss a wide range of questions on topics such as overcoming sexual sin to speaking things into existence! Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodS4. On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Be sure to also shar...

Life’s an avocado, and then you die. Jk. Press play. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodS4. On all our platforms like, comment and subscribe. Be sure to also share, subscribe and support Israel’s Covenant Campaign at www.cruciform.me Join our conversation on Twitter using #BlackBereaPodS4. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcas...

Happy New Year beloved! The boys from Black Berea are back with episode 1 of the Black Berea Podcast Season 4. This season takes a new twist! Due to popular demand, the team will now answer more of your questions with an Ask Black Berea episode scheduled for every other podcast. Topics ranging from male modesty to navigating dementia make this particular episode one you can’t miss! Join the conver...

Join Kofi and Mary as they sit with Shai Linne at Ecclesia church. Shai in London for the God Made Me & You conference offered his candid, comical and often convicting thoughts on a number of issues. Topics discussed included Shai’s musical influences, conversion, fatherhood, the state of gospel rap, drill music, ministry and pastoral burnout, his relationship with his wife, Blair (where Shai intr...

Richard and Israel sit down with special guests Ryan Burton-King, Yannick Christos-Wahab, and Kehinde Omotayo to discuss the recent Dallas statement on social justice and the gospel. They hash out their initial thoughts and reactions, interact with some of the big ideas mentioned in the statement, and consider together how the church can move forward on addressing issues relating to social justice...

On the final episode of the Black Berea podcast season 3, we reflect on the life and legacy of the late Queen of Soul: Aretha Franklin. We look at the fallout from her funeral, including the controversial eulogies and the misconduct allegations levelled at Bishop Charles Ellis. Are we over-politicising the pulpit? And is the church failing to distinguish itself in the #MeToo era? There’s also a wo...

Mary, Richard, and Israel sit down to discuss Boris Johnson’s recent comments around the burqa and what that means for Christians and civic engagement. They then turn their attention to willow creek and the new sexual misconduct allegations regarding Bill Hybels. Join our conversation on Twitter using #BlackBereaPodcast. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podc...

Israel and Richard are joined by a special guest Remi to discuss friendships in light of international friendship day and whether christians should participate in combat sports. Join our conversation on Twitter 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...

Mary and Israel are joined by Ejim to discuss Love and Patience. The team tackles Google’s most asked question ‘what is love?’ and then flesh out the relationship between the virtue of patience and politics (and so much more!). Join our conversation on Twitter using #BlackBereaPodcast. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of...

With news that rapper J Hus has posted bail, we sit down to discuss Franklyn Addo’s Independent article calling for the ‘Bouff Daddy’ to be reprieved. How could criminal justice look for trauma victims? And what makes a man? What should we make of 50 Cent’s comments on Terry Crews and his sexual assault case? Press play. #leavethestrap Join our conversation on Twitter using #BlackBereaPodcast. Sig...

As he makes his third appearance, Ejim joins Mary and Israel to talk about the World Cup, Mike Pence’s speech at the SBC, the women of colour only event at the gospel coalition conference, and the one year anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire. The team seeks to make sense of issues ranging from Christianity and politics, to the Christian impulse to pursue justice. Join our conversation on Twitte...

The conversation in Episode 24 continues as we review the BBC documentary: Gangs, Drill and Prayer. Who’s pioneering the “gospel drill” genre and is it even biblical? We also discuss our concern about the black millennial gospel emerging in churches across London and the role of the church in local contexts. Join our conversation on Twitter using #BlackBereaPodcast. Sign up to our mailing list : w...

On this episode we sit down to discuss the Royal Wedding sermon from PB Michael Curry that broke the internet. Is love really the way? And what might the love between Harry and Meghan achieve for black Britons? We also discuss what makes somebody “black enough” and whether blackness policing goes too far. Join our conversation on Twitter using #BlackBereaPodcast. Sign up to our mailing list : www....

On this episode the Black Berea team discuss Spotify’s weighing in on the R Kelly case, the call for radical increase in diversity in universities, self-care, euthanasia, and the met gala! Grab a coffee, update your calorie diary, and listen in on the conversation. Join our conversation on Twitter using #BlackBereaPodcast. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea po...

Back from its hiatus, season 3 of the podcast returns with a topical discussion on issues including Kanye, colorism and the 25th anniversary of Stephen Lawrence’s murder. Share, subscribe, review and comment! Join our conversation on Twitter 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 fr...