Best Bethel AME Church Podcasts (2024)

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Black History, Black Lives, and Black Violence 55:00

1+ y ago55:00

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It's the first day of February and Black Heritage Month. In 2023, this month is clouded by a governor banning AP Black History courses, five black Memphis police officers are charged with the murder of a black man (Tyre Nichols) and a state government attempting to take control of a predominately black major city in Mississippi. There's a lot to un…

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test show for 2023 2:00

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This is a test show for s2023By Pastor Lorenzo Neal

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Two Bishops and Beyonce: Controversial sagas from the Black Church 49:00

2y ago49:00

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After having been away for a minute, Dr. Neal plays catch up with the recent headlines of the robbery and follow up controversy of Bishop Lamar Whitehead and Bishop Patrick Wooten bashes Beyonce over lyrics and use of legendary Clark Sisters music sample. Listen and share across your social media. Become a patron-www,patreon.com/LorenzoTNeal…

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The Buffalo Massacre and the White Replacement Identity Crisis 57:00

2y ago57:00

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On Saturday, a white man entered a predominately black neighborhood grocery store and opened fire killing ten and wounding three. The perpetrator streamed his evil act on Twitch and also penned a manifesto that stated his belief in the white replacement conspiracy theory. Dr. Neal discusses this tragedy and the ramifications it will continue to hav…

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Remembering Kevin Samuels and DHS Disinformation Governance Board 59:00

2y ago59:00

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Instagram and Youtube social influencer Kevin Samuels passed away and many were celebrating and also spreading false information regarding the circumstances of his passing. Also, the US Department of Homeland Security recently established a "Disinformation Governance Board" to counter misinformation attacks by agencies and countries against America…

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The SCOTUS Big Leak: Will Roe vs Wade Be Overturned? 50:00

2y ago50:00

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For nearly 50 years, pro-life/anti-abortion activists have sought to overturn the Roe v Wade SCOTUS decision. On Monday, a draft copy of Justice Alito's majority opinion was leaked by media outlet Politico supposing that SCOTUS would be overturning the case setting up political fights regarding abortion access and rights across the country. This le…

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Black Faces in White Spaces: The Crossover of Christian and Country Music 55:00

2y ago55:00

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Music has long been said to be the "universal language" connecting all humans together. Historically, black musical artists always found greater success outside of black audiences. This trend continued and morphed into mainstream musical genres incorporating black R&B and hip-hop rhythms into their genres. Recently following a performance at a CMT …

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Chris Rock and Will Smith: Violence Acceptance against Black Men 47:00

2+ y ago47:00

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The 2022 Oscars Awards telecast audience was left in shock after Will Smith calmly walked on stage and slapped Chris Rock after Rock made a poorly received joke about Will's wife Jada. Although Smith apologized in his acceptance speech, there were mixed reactions from celebrities and others regarding the incident. The one thing that was clear, is t…

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Changing Spaces with Mandisa Thomas of Black Non-Believers 34:00

2+ y ago34:00

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A report released in February 2022 claims that blacks are becoming non religious at a faster rate than any other ethnic group. This is not surprising when as recently as several weeks ago, some high profile blacks either left their religious communities or denounced faith altogether. Black Non-Believers founder Mandisa Thomas joins Dr. Neal once ag…

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Revisiting a Conversation with Jeremiah Camara 1:15:00

2+ y ago1:15:00

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Staying along the vein of the church in black history, I decided to venture into the archives and share a conversation with author and filmmaker Jeremiah Camara from 2016. Jeremiah Camara is the director and producer of the documentary film Contradiction: A Question of Faith, which examines the saturation of churches in African American communities…

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The Black Holiness Church Movement's Impact on Black History with Dr. CJ Rhodes 58:00

2+ y ago58:00

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The Holiness movement of the late 19th century spurred a new dimension of the black religious experience. At the forefront of this movement were CP Jones and CH Mason founders of the Church of Christ Holiness USA and the Church of God in Christ respectively. Author and Pastor Dr. CJ Rhodes joins Dr. Neal to discuss this rich history of the Black Ho…

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Black Sexuality, Faith and Family with Duchess Cashmere 57:00

2+ y ago57:00

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Sexuality and sexual expression have long been a taboo topic of discusssion in the black church yet we have a number of black clergy and laypersons who fall into sexual immorality. Where does sexuality in all of its expressions fit into the black religious experience and how should the church accurately and properly breach this area of faith and fa…

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The Church and The Great Resignation 50:00

2+ y ago50:00

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Since the pandemic began in 2020, thousands of people have chosen not to return to their employment for a number of reasons. As church worship services moved to virtual platforms, many clergy decided to make to move away from pastoral or church ministry. How will this "Great Clergy Resignation" impact the future of the church in a post pandemic wor…

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The New Revolution of Black Christian Deconstruction 1:01:00

2+ y ago1:01:00

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Last week two prominent Christian rappers made statements that shook up the American Christian world. Brady Godwin known as Phanatik of the Chrsitian rap group Cross Movement, says he sent a letter to his church withdrawing his membership and renouncing what he believed and shared for over 30 years. Grammy winning Christian rapper LeCrae wrote a tw…

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Zera Today first show 2022-Poor sermon illustration and Voting Rights Act 1:01:00

2+ y ago1:01:00

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Dr,. Neal is back discussing various topics of the day including Pastor Todd's poor sermon illustration and why the Senate is stalling on the John Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2021. Also get your copy of Dr. Neal's latest book "He Was Clean" now available on Amazon-https:/www.amzn.com/B09M4TF7FG and become a Patron-www.patreon.com/LorenzoTNeal…

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Addressing Black Femicide and Seasonal Affective Disorder 53:00

2+ y ago53:00

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On December 11, 2021 a video of a man claiming to have taken the life of his girlfriend and proposing to do the same to his wife and himself went viral after he followed through with his threat. This action is just one of many that has occured and been on the rise since 2020 pandemic lockdowns. Join Dr. Neal as he discusses this and other topics of…

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Love and Marriage: How Black celebrity relationships cause damage to Black Love 57:00

2+ y ago57:00

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Black Love has been the celebrated chant for black celebrity relationships like Will and Jada Smith, Magic and Cookie Johnson, Denzel and Pauletta Washington, and the former epitome of black love Bill and Camille Cosby and Ruby Dee and Ozzie Davis (RIP to them both). Even the odd ones like Oprah Winfrey and Stedman are highlighted as 'relationship …

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Donda & Manson, Theology of Ugliness, and Q Anon Craziness 59:00

2+ y ago59:00

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As if 2021 cannot get any stranger, there was plenty happening the last several days to make the world shake. Kanye West holds his first Sunday service since releasing his Donda album earlier this year. Pastor John Piper of Desiring God ministries explains how God uses ugliness as a grace gift. Finally, firm believers in Q Anon crowded the streets …

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The Black Church Front: Clergy Retention, Equity, and Social Engagement 1:01:00

2+ y ago1:01:00

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It's no secret that the church and the "Black Church" in particular is experiencing a significant shift across the board. For the black church explicitly, a recent research project reported that some 15% of black pastors are walking away from the profession and changing occupations. Also, Bishop TD Jakes has recived approval from Atlanta city offic…

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Random topics for this week in October 54:00

2+ y ago54:00

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This show is somewhat of a makeup show for the last several on trending topics from the death of Colin Powell, vaccine mandates, and Jon Gruden's firing among other things. Support the show by becoming a patron on www.patreon.com/LorenzoTNealBy Pastor Lorenzo Neal

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Larry Elder, Kanye's Donda: A Contrast of Black Male Perceptions and Receptions 1:02:00

3y ago1:02:00

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Political commentator and now former candidate for governor of California Larry Elder raised his profile with a strong challenge to Gov. Greg Newsome. Kanye West finally drops his Donda album after weeks of listening parties and anticipation. It's a work of his religious and mental exploration since losing his 2020 presidential bid and his separati…

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Personal Development with Coach Andy Charles 31:00

3y ago31:00

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Personal Development Coach and public speaker Andy Charles joins Dr. Neal to discuss how personal coaching can help individuals achieve their long and short term goals. Find Andy on his website https://andyspersonaldevelopment.com/ and on all social media.By Pastor Lorenzo Neal

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Faith and Action: A Conversation with Andrew J Schatnik 1:02:00

3y ago1:02:00

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Dr. Neal is joined by Andrew J Schaknik, author, legal scholar, radio and podcast host and have a wonderful conversation on faith, social justice, policiing, academics, and law. To learn more about Andrew Schatnik visit his website at https://schatkinshow.com. Please support the Zera Today Show by becoming a patron on Patreon: www.patreon.com/Loren…

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Simone Biles withdraws, Public Schools chaos, and the Cost of the Non-Vaccinated 1:03:00

3y ago1:03:00

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As the 2020/21 Olympics are underway in Japan, world champion gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from further participation due to poor performance and mental unreadiness and as a result some have criticized her patriotism and athletic abilities. As the summer comes to an end and many public schools prepre to reopen for Fall, the issues of critical race…

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Juneteenth, Southern Baptist and Critical Race Theory 50:00

3y ago50:00

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For over a century, black communities across the country have observed June 19th as a day of celebration and liberation for freed slaves. Now thanks to President Biden it is a federal holiday. The Southern Baptist Convention met and elected a new president all while wrestling with critical race theory and its impact on the denomination and the coun…

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George Floyd and Black America One Year Later 1:08:00

3y ago1:08:00

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It's been a year since George Floyd was murdered by former officer Derreck Chauvin. There hang been a number of other incidents and social unrest across America since then. How directly has this impacted and changed black Americans and what should be expected in the near and distant future for Black American DOS? Join Dr. Neal as great discusses th…

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Microaggressions, Excessive Blackness, and Overall Black Exhaustion 45:00

3y ago45:00

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THe last several years have really brought strain on the collective black community in the US. Blacks are feeling overwhelmed with external threats of microaggressions and racism, and internal pressure of being excessively black or not black enough. This combined with the pressure and trauma brought on by COVID-19 has some blacks experiences seriou…

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Black Lives or Black Menticide: What's the Truth for Urban Black Communities 1:01:00

3y ago1:01:00

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For nearly a decade now, the mantra of Black Lives Matter has come to the forefront of American minds as the media reports more officer involved shootings and deaths leading to rioting and looting of urban areas already impacted by economic plight. This is contrasted by the under-reporting of black homicides against each other even when children or…

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The Chauvin Trial Verdict and Collective Black Trauma 49:00

3y ago49:00

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Former officer Derrick Chauvin has been convicted for the murder of George Floyd. While some are celebrating this as a victory, there is still a collective trauma that has yet to be fully addressed. Join Dr Neal as he discusses this and o other topics of the day.By Pastor Lorenzo Neal

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Lil Nas X and the Dilemma of Black Gen Z’ers 54:00

3+ y ago54:00

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Rapper Lil Nas X rose to fame with He has his old town Road that had many parents crying from their children's repetitive insistence on singing it. Following that he announce that he was a gay man to the chagrin of many of his country music fans. His latest project has created just as much controversy as the first one except this one is seemingly t…

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Covid 19 One Year Later: How it has shifted the Church and People 55:00

3+ y ago55:00

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It was roughly a year ago that Americans were becoming more aware of the Covid 19 as the virus quickly morphed into a global concern. We were learning that we would not be able to worship in person, and would be prohibited from attending large gatherings and even funerals for our friends and loved ones. A year later, vaccines have been created and …

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Joe Biden Inaugurated But Blacks feel Politically Powerless 51:00

3+ y ago51:00

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History was made as Joe Biden, Jr was sworn in as the 46th POTUS and Kamala Harris as the 49th Vice President. Many were simply glad to see Trump out of the White House. In spite of turning out in record numbers this past election cycle, a recent research study by the Barna Group reports that many Black Americans feel more politically powerless tha…

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Ralph Warnock Wins, Mase pastors again and Cleaver inclusively prays 1:01:00

3+ y ago1:01:00

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Happy new year everyone! Now that 2020 is over what do we have to look forward to in 2021? We already have some groundbreaking history in Congress qith the election of Pastor Ralph Warnock as US Senator from Georgia and the hopes that with the new vaccines things will slowly creep back to normal. Join Dr. Neal as he discusses the latest news topics…

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A Biden and Harris Presidency: What Should Blacks Expect 1:09:00

3+ y ago1:09:00

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Although the POTUS election has ended with Biden and Harris declared the winner and Trump still contesting the results, the black community is now considered the most valuable asset to both political parties. What should black leaders demand from the administration and how will we fit into an intersectional paradigm? Plus another influential pastor…

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Post Election Day Reflections 1:01:00

3+ y ago1:01:00

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The 2020 election cycle has finally come to an end but the results for the POTUS race are still uncertain. it appears that Americans turned out in record numbers to cast their ballot. How will the elections results impact black communities and in particular black men. Join Dr. Neal as he discusses this and other topics of th day…

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Voices like Frederick Douglass: Interview with Rev. Dean Nelson 59:00

3+ y ago59:00

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As we approach the National election, the race to secure the black vote is in full swing. Both the Biden and Trump campaigns are reaching out more than usual to black voters but black men like Ice Cube and others are voicing dissent from the groupthink mentality placed upon black voting population. Rev. Dean Nelson, Chairman of the Douglass Leaders…

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Ice Cube and the Contract with Black America 48:00

3+ y ago48:00

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This week, Pope Francis acknowledged same se unions and a pastor leaves his church over politics.As the Presidential Election Day draws closer, the candidates are doing their best to pander to the communities they believe will help them win. Black Americans have been the most pandered to but always get left out afterwards, Rapper and actor Ice Cube…

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Truth in Politics with Tim Ward 57:00

4y ago57:00

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Politicians have long had the reputation for being somewhat untruthful when it comes to saying and doing things to get elected or remain in political power. Journalist and author Tim Ward along with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky co-wrote the book "Pro Truth-A Practical Guide for puttting Truth back into Politics" to help bring to light much of the deception a…

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Netflix, Cuties, and the Problem of Black Female Sexualixation 56:00

4y ago56:00

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Former Florida mayor and Gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum comes out as bi-sexual on the Tamron Hall Show. Netflix'srecent movie "Cuties" has come under fire because it seems to exploit children. The movie follows an 11 year old Senegalese girl who becomes a member of a dance troupe against her mother's wishes. Black women have long been viewed…

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Black Panther Rests The Black Billionaires and Black Votes Matter 1:05:00

4y ago1:05:00

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This year is certainly an emotional roller coaster. The death of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman has rocked Hollywood and black America. Will it be an impetus for black men to do more for sale care and preservation? Forbes has officially listed Tyler Perry on the billionaire list. What does this say about black achievement and the struggle narr…

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Who's Fooling Who? Why Pandering for Black Votes is Unimpactful for Blacks 1:06:00

4y ago1:06:00

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As Election day inches closer, even during this pandemic, politicians from both parties are canvasing black communities with their usual pandering. As both major parties host their conventions, the race to bait the black vote is front and center. Conservatives, Liberals, Moderates, Progressives, and even Socialists are weaponizing the BLM movement …

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Black Lives and the Black Inefficacy Narrative 1:05:00

4y ago1:05:00

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In his book "The Souls of Black Folk" WEB introduced the concept of black double conciousness or the idea that blacks in America experience a "a peculiar sensation, this double-consciousness, this sense of always looking at one’s self through the eyes of others, of measuring one’s soul by the tape of a world that looks on in amused contempt and pit…

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The Global God Divide, China and Christians, and Kanye Rallies 1:08:00

4y ago1:08:00

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This week saw the passing of legends of faith and freedom John Lewis, CT Vivian, and JI Packer among many others, A new Pew Research report states that globally, more people are questioning the necessity of belief in God for moral goodness and China forces Christians to remove crosses and replace them with photos of Communist leaders. Finally, in h…

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Covid, Entanglements, and an Imperfect Jesus 1:00:00

4y ago1:00:00

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As the beginning of a new academic school year comes closer, concerns about how to educate students are brought the torefront. CNN anchor Don Lemon makes a very bold statement about an unperfect Jesus and superstar celebrities Will and Jada Smilth acknowledge the frailties of their marriage leading to an "entanglement with a younger mentee. What co…

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The Supreme Court Rules, Kanye Runs, COVID Resurges 1:00:00

4y ago1:00:00

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The US Supreme Court makes favorable rulings for religious organizations regarding healthcare exemptions and employee dismissals that can affect all religious schools and organizations. One July 4th, Kanye West tweeted out his announcement to run for POTUS and as states revisit their re-opening plans, churches are faced with the challenges of deali…

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10th Anniversary Show Black Liberation vs Black Lives Matter 1:06:00

4y ago1:06:00

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The 1960's and 70's saw the rise of black identity and a militant black liberation movement. The 2010's saw the emergence of the Black Lives Mattter movement. Both have a connection to the moral and social injustice that plague Black Americans have been facing since the beginning of post Reconstruction.Jim Crow society. Is the BLM movement the ideo…

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June 2020 Remembering Emanuel and Juneteenth 155 Years Later 1:02:00

4y ago1:02:00

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This June is more meaningful as we observe the 5th Anniverssary of the massacre at Mother Emanuel AME in Charleston, SC and 155 years since the announcement to slaves in Galveston, TX that they were officially freed. Both are significant and relevant to the wave of protests occuring across this country. What should the end game for this day be for …

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Race, Riots, and Virtue Signaling: Enough is Enough 48:00

4y ago48:00

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Looting and riots have become normalized following race or police related violence towards black lives. From Ferguson to Baltimore, it is an unfortunate after effect of an injustice against black Americans. What has made the looting and rioting following the death of George Floyd is the virtue signaling from political leaders that is further dividi…

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Karens and Killer Cops: Creating Greater Distrust in Black Americans 56:00

4y ago56:00

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It's another week of Covid and viral videos that reveal the deep disconnect in America between black Americans and whites. We viewed white women now dubbed generically as Karen calling 911 for simply feeling threatened in a black man's presence and one raging for a manager because of her dissatisfaction with an encounter by a retailer. We viewed a …

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Going Back to Church: Are We Prepared for the Adustment? 55:00

4y ago55:00

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"The Doors of the Church are Open" are words that are uttered regularly during many worship experiences after the sermon during the invitation to Christian discipleship. As the country slowly reopens, so are many churches in spite of the growing concerns of how this could impact the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus. There are many adjustments th…

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