Truth's Table

In this episode of Truth’s Table, Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina are discussing police and prison abolition. Christina and Ekemini ask Michelle, the resident abolitionist at the table all of their questions about abolition. What is abolition? How would it be implemented? Toward the end of the episode they share their freedom dreams. You don’t want to miss this episode. Pull up a chair and have a...

Sheila Wise Rowe holds a Master's degree in Counseling, hails from Boston Massachusetts, and has lived in Paris, France and Johannesburg, South Africa. For over twenty-five years Sheila has been a counselor, spiritual director, and speaker. Sheila is also a truth-teller who writes passionately about matters of faith and emotional healing for several publications. She advocates for the dignity,...

Ekemini is teaching us about the connection between eschatology (the study of last things) and the Black Lives Matter movement. You’ll want to grab a notebook and take some notes during this episode. Class is in session! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are sitting at the table with Kimberly Williams. Kimberly emerges as a woman of God who believes in multicultural worship and has a desire to see every nation, tribe and tongue worshipping together. Kimberly is a singer, songwriter and instrumentalist for Christian ministry, Urban Doxology, as well as a Worship Pastor for The District Church in Washington DC....

In this episode, Michelle and Ekemini are sitting at the table with Shelly McLean. Shelly is a Registered Nurse who has been in practice for 7 years. She is a Certified Medical Surgical Nurse with a diverse background in various medical specialties, but is currently practicing full-time at one of the largest emergency rooms in NYC. Shelly also works part-time at a smaller emergency room in the sub...

Omar Liles is a certified Dementia Practitioner with The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, Certified Montessori Dementia Professional with The International Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Omar is a graduate of New York Divinity School with a Master of Religion and a Doctorate in Ministry with an emphasis in Pastoral Leadership at Andersonville Theological Seminary...

In this episode of Truth’s Table, TaRita Johnson joins Ekemini and Christina at the table to talk about the job search and career changes in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. TaRita Johnson is the Director of the Calvin College Career Center. She is responsible for the center’s overall mission to equip students to succeed on their life-long vocational path. She oversees the center’s career co...

In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are joined by Chris-Tia Donaldson, CEO and Founder of Thank God It’s Natural (tgin). Chris-Tia Donaldson is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Thank God It’s Natural (tgin), a manufacturer of natural hair and skin care products, currently sold in Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Sally’s Beauty, and Walgreen’s. In her role, she oversees all aspects of day...

In this episode of Truth’s Table, Christina and Ekemini go behind the scenes of Lifetime TV’s “The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel” with the director, Christine Swanson and the writer, Camille Tucker. The women discuss their own faith journeys and how their faith informs their work in Hollywood. They share the process of making The Clark Sisters movie, so you don’t want to miss this episode....

In this episode Truth’s Table, Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina talk about “murder hornets,” the pandemic, Anti-lockdown rebels, and all the things happening in our country. Pull up a chair, grab your teacup because the tea is exceptionally hot, and have a seat at the table with us! CBS News article referenced in this episode: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/murder-hornets-united-states-honeybee-popu...

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In this episode of Truth’s Table, Michelle and Ekemini are sitting at the table with LaTroya Hester, Director of Communications at NAATPN, Inc and Channte’ Keith, Director of Operations for NAATPN, Inc. LaTroya and Channte’ are speaking about the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on the Black Community. We invite you to the table and to learn more about our sistas at the table below: LaTroya Hes...

In this episode, Khristi joins Ekemini and Michelle at the table to discuss her book, Parable of the Brown Girl. Khristi Lauren Adams is a speaker, author, youth advocate and ordained Baptist minister. Khristi is the author of Parable of the Brown Girl which is published by Fortress Press and will be released February 2020. The book highlights the cultural and spiritual truths that emerge from the...

Y’all asked and we delivered! In this episode of Truth’s Table Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina review Lifetime’s ‘The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel. Pull up a chair and chat it up with us as we discuss all things Clark Sisters. Get ready to cackle and play along. Grab your teacup and pull up a seat at the table. Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: h...

In this special episode of Truth’s Table, Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina are releasing a Good Friday episode with friends of the table: Kim Cash Tate, Mazare, Reverend Nicole Massie Martin, and Natasha Sistrunk Robinson. All seven of the women at the table will preach/teach on the seven last words of Jesus at the cross in honor of our Savior and in light of the rich tradition of the Black church...

In this episode, Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina are at the table talking about the memes, gifs, challenges, and all the things that have kept them cackling during this pandemic. Join them at the table and get ready to cackle along with them! Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Merchandise: https://teespring.com/shop/truths...

In this episode, the women of Truth’s Table discuss how they are processing their lives under this pandemic. They discuss how they are finding joy, struggles, frustration and the like. So pull up a chair and have a seat at the table! Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Merchandise: https://teespring.com/shop/truthstable?pid=...

Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina are back at the table for season 4 of Truth’s Table! The women did not expect to begin the season during a pandemic and under quarantine but they are rolling with it. In this episode, the women discuss all things Rona. Abide Discount for Truth’s Table Listeners: Get started now with 25% off a premium subscription by downloading the Abide app at Abide.co/table. You’...

In this final episode of season 3, Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina reflect on the theme of this season, “You Okay, Sis?” They center Atatiana Jefferson and lament her murder. Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Don’t have a mug? Buy Truth’s Table merchandise here: https://teespring.com/truthstable#pid=287&cid=6409&s...

In this episode, Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina are throwing it back to a Truth’s Table Live that they did in North Carolina. The topic of this episode is “Just Preach The Gospel,” which is used to shut down any and all conversations related to justice issues of any kind. So pull up a chair, grab you Truth’s Table mug and have a seat at the table because the tea is piping HOT. Support Truth’s Ta...

It’s about that time for a mailbag episode, y’all! Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina are at the table and they are digging into the Truth’s Table mailbag and answering your questions. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table! Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Don’t have a teacup? Buy Truth’s Table merchandise here: http...

It’s Truth’s Table’s final BlackGirlMagic Interview of the season. Ekemini and Christina are sitting at the table with Patrice Gopo. Patrice was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, and she is the child of Jamaican immigrants. Her writing often considers racial identity formation, race relations, and the search for a sense of belonging. Her essays have appeared in a variety of publications, inclu...

It’s about that time in the season for our crossover episode! Ekemini and Christina welcome Jemar Tisby and Tyler Burns from Pass The Mic. All four of them discuss what it means to build your own table, set the table, extend the table, and support the table. You’re in for a treat so grab your teacups and have seat at the table! Will we see you all at The Joy & Justice Conference in Chicago on...

In this episode, Dr. Christina Edmondson speaks on Luke 19 and restorative justice. Pull up a chair, grab your Bible, and join her at the table! Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Don’t have a teacup? Buy Truth’s Table merchandise here: https://teespring.com/truthstable#pid=287&cid=6409&sid=front Purchase Evangelica...

In this episode of Truth’s Table, Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina talk about their guilty pleasures. They talk about TV shows, food, and more. They discuss why they turn to these guilty pleasures. Get ready to cackle along with the women of Truth’s Table. Grab your teacup and have a seat at the table with us! Don’t have a teacup? Buy a Truth’s Table mug here: https://teespring.com/truthstable#pid...