In Chapter 4 of United, Trillia talks about how the Lord answered her prayers for relationships in an unexpected way. When she felt isolated in her predominately white church, God saw fit to send her two new friends; together, three three of them represented three different ethnicities, backgrounds, and experiences. These friendships were not a […]
With the influx of black experience movies that have come out in the past few years, I’ve come to realize that it’s imperative that some stories be told. Unfortunately, many of the stories that need to be told are untraveled journeys, lost in the depths of uncharted territories. The lives of faithful minority saints that […]
Jemar & Phillip sit down with WNBA Minnesota Lynx Guard, Monica Wright to discuss her faith and how she seeks to glorify God both on and off the court. Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Be sure to leave us a review. Credit: Pass The Mic is fully produced by Podastery Studios. Visit www.Studio.podastery.com to discover what Podastery can do for […]
I remember the first time my mom ever had my brother and I sit down and watch Eyes On The Prize during black history month. If I’m being honest, I felt a little corny piled onto her bed watching the old documentary. I knew about the Civil Rights movement, knew about my history. I didn’t […]
Phillip & Jemar are joined by cultural apologist, Dr. Voddie Baucham, to discuss the Donald Sterling controversy, the NBA’s response, and consider the implications of this in regards to Christians living in the culture. Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Be sure to leave us a review. Credit: Pass The Mic is fully produced by Podastery Studios. Visit www.Studio.podastery.com to discover […]
I grew up in predominately white congregations and classrooms before becoming a homeschooled foreigner living in Oxford, England when I was ten. I always felt and saw my differences, but I I liked my difference. I liked being black. I liked my history and my uniqueness among my peers. In fact, the first time another […]
For some reason, I wasn’t ready to say it out loud just yet. In a sort of whiny voice that surprised me I replied, “I mean, I don’t know, I guess so…” I silently sighed. At lunch, I’d been telling a friend about my recent involvement with songwriting, recording and touring. I mentioned to her […]
This weekend, it was reported that Donald Sterling, owner of the NBA Los Angeles Clippers, made racist remarks in a heated conversation with his girlfriend. The audio (obtained by an online gossip magazine) strongly suggests that Sterling has very unhealthy views regarding culture and ethnicity. It has also been reported that this isn’t the first […]
Jemar & Phillip sit down with pastor Matt Chandler to discuss his calling to increase the ethnic IQ of Anglo Christians within his church, multi-ethinic ministry within Acts 29 and more. Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Be sure to leave us a review. Credit: Pass The Mic is fully produced by Podastery Studios. Visit www.Studio.podastery.com to discover what Podastery can […]
“You don’t even act black.” In United Trillia shares that, as a teen, she was often labeled as “acting white.” Because of her intonation and diction, and the fact that she did well at school, her blackness was called into question. Though she was the daughter of two black parents who were passionate about racial […]
Lead Pastor of The Village Church in Flower Mound, TX, Matt Chandler, recently spoke during Chapel at Dallas Theological seminary over an issue that plagues so many churches today: lack of diversity. This complex issue transcends a single race and is something that every Christian should have an interest in because diversity is an implication of […]
One question I consistently hear is, “Are we in the midst of a Reformed Black Movement?” I think what people are asking is whether we are seeing a broad-based, multi-pronged, ongoing shift of theological direction in African American communities. This question is understandable when we consider the rise of Christian hip-hop, the proliferation of […]
Found this new poem by Palos entitled “Colors” where he calls the church to embrace a body made up of people of all ethnicities and cultures. Check it out! Let us know what you think in the comment section.
The group formerly known as Level 3:16 is getting a new name and new music is coming as well. Stay tuned!
One of my favorite movies when I was a kid was Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Not a recording of Julie Andrews on Broadway, guys, but the version with Brandy, Whitney Houston, and Whoopie Goldberg. The version where a black Cinderella falls in love with a Filipino prince who has a white father and none of […]
Lost! Confused! Frustrated! I was drowning in those emotions at the first and last church planting training I attended. Please don’t get me wrong! [pullquote]The information was great but I didn’t see how it applied to my distinctive ministry context.[/pullquote] None of the speakers looked like me. None of them spoke to the realities of church […]
Phillip is joined by Adam Thomason, Muche Ukegbu, Tyler Burns, and Jasmine Baucham to discuss Darren Aronofsky’s 2014 film, Noah the movie and how Biblical stories are portrayed in mainstream entertainment. Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Credit: Pass The Mic is fully produced by Podastery Studios. Visit www.Studio.podastery.com to discover what Podastery can do for you.
Revelation 5:19 talks about the great multitude of heaven, painting a beautiful tapestry of God’s creative work and his redemptive plan for panta ta ethne… every people group. Yet, as many of us look around our churches on Sunday morning, or our diner tables, most often, the variance of our tapestry is somewhat lacking. In […]
Editors Note: I chose to use this headline because I thought strong language was appropriate considering the seriousness of what is taking place overseas to our brothers and sisters. I think the phrase “n*gger of the global world” appropriately provides a helpful (though not perfect) visual to the suffering, dehumanization and overall treatment of many Christians […]
If you’ve felt it between your fingers, you know it’s a rare gift. To hold in your hands a document shedding light on your unknown ancestors, one that reaches back into the era of slavery and reveals how you became who you are. It’s breath-taking, heart-breaking and inspiring—all at once. History in My Hands Last […]
