Faith & Work: Corporate Discipleship for the “Onlys”
You accept the job to work for an organization. As you began to get settled in,…
There Has To Be A Promised Land: Why Black Christians Should Leave White Evangelicalism
“Don’t worry about the fighting, worry more when the fighting stops.” -…
I Thirst: An Open Letter to Black Americans
“I can’t breathe...I can’t breathe”Those were his last words and the world saw…
I Too Am Tired: Race Convos in 2020
It is a weary thing, this racial conciliation monster. If you do not take care,…
PTM: “After Whiteness” with Dr. Willie Jennings
Today’s episode is fire. Tyler Burns has the honor of interviewing powerhouse…
The Early African Framers of the Christian Faith
Selected Important Works of Early African Christian Literature in the First 600…
Are We Really Making Progress?
Recently, the Barna Research Group released a study about “How the summer of…
Divorcing (White) Evangelicalism, Remarrying My Wife — Part 2
Read Part 1 Here!I write and share these words because I know there are others…
Divorcing White Evangelicalism, Remarrying My Wife — Part 1
My wife and I were on the edge. The last time I wrote about our relationship…
PTSD & Black Lives Matter (4 Years Later)
Four years ago, before RAAN became The Witness, before the Cubs won the World…
Raising Black Children in a Racist Society
Racism is a major burden that weighs heavily on the hearts and minds of many…
Why Lecrae's "Restoration" Should Still Be On Repeat
What a journey Lecrae has been on!Lecrae’s debut studio album "Real Talk" was…
PTM: Leaving the SBC with Pastor John Onwuchekwa
On July 3, 2020, Pastor John Onwuchekwa surprised many by telling his followers…
Gospel-Salted Speech in A Sin-Salty Age
Speech is powerful. I still remember when my beautiful baby boy uttered the…
Black Joy and Co-Crucifixion with Christ
“Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud” (1969) was an anthem of Black joy as we…
Why I Left the Black Church 18 Years Ago & Why Returning Was Imperative
Two years ago, Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo declared 2019 the “Year of…
What Did God Really Say? Reflections on Candice Benbow & Dr. Howard John Wesley — Part 3
Read Part 1 and Part 2 here!Paul vs Jesus?Another case Benbow makes is that…
Oluwatoyin “Toyin” Salau’s Death and Misogyny in the Black Community
“Almost everything that’s ever gone wrong in my life I can trace back to a…
What Did God Really Say? Reflections on Candice Benbow & Dr. Howard John Wesley — Part 2
Read Part 1 here! Experience vs. ExegesisBoth Candice Benbow and Dr.…