Best Black Church And Spirit Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 219 Shannon K. Evans - Wisdom from the Mystics for Modern Faith 54:43

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In this episode, Shannon K. Evans takes us on a fascinating journey through the lives and teachings of radical female mystics from history, and explores how their wisdom and practices can speak powerfully to our lives and faith today. We'll dive into topics like the importance of art and creativity, caring for the environment, mental health, and fi…

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That Time Tyler Cast Out A Demon 55:43

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In this thought-provoking episode of Pass The Mic, hosts Pastor Tyler Burns and Dr. Jemar Tisby dive into the transformative power of the Church in today’s society. They explore how the Church offers deliverance in the face of modern struggles and how followers of Jesus are equipped with spiritual authority. With insightful discussion on the role o…

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The Spirit Poured Out in Our Hearts 42:24

18h ago42:24

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1. Saving Work 2. Moving Work 3. Incomprehensible WorkBy Paul Freswick

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The Ninth Plague: Spiritual Warfare in Black and Light 33:43

1d ago33:43

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1. God's Authority in Egypt 2. God's Authority in Wisconsin 3. Our Response to God's AuthorityBy Paul Freswick

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Ep. 218 Natalie Runion - Reconstruction After Deconstruction: Going Back to the Original Blueprint 1:01:52

6h ago1:01:52

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In this episode, Natalie Runion shares her vision for rebuilding the church on the solid foundation of Jesus, moving past the deconstruction and hurt many have experienced. We discuss the blueprint found in the book of Acts for a Spirit-led, missional, and unified church that loves God and loves people. Natalie provides practical insights on cultiv…

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The Power That is In Us (Holy Spirit), with Gary Black, Part 1 53:09

3h ago53:09

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When we accept the grace of Jesus and decide to follow him, God desires for us to turn from our own way of thinking and live Spirit-filled lives too. Yet many of us don’t. We meet Christians all the time whose lives could be summed up in two statements: One: “Nobody’s perfect. And two: “God understands.” There’s almost a despair about those two sta…

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Meet the Author with Ken Huck – September 5, 2024 – Michael Davis “After Christendom” and Ralph Martin “A Life in the Spirit: A Memoir” 54:37

8h ago54:37

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Ken talks with Michael Davis “After Christendom” (Sophia Institute Press) and Ralph Martin “A Life in the Spirit: A Memoir” (Emmaus Road Publishing). Michael’s book available at: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/after-christendom/ Dr. Martin’s book at: https://stpaulcenter.com/martin/ To learn more about Renewal Ministries: https://www.renewalmi…

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Ep. 217 Jemar Tisby - The Spirit of Justice 1:00:02

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In this episode, Jemar Tisby takes us through the rich history of Black Christians fighting for justice in America. From Phillis Wheatley's powerful poetry to the legal strategy that toppled Jim Crow, Tisby highlights how the "spirit of justice" has driven Black Christians to resist oppression and work towards greater freedom. He emphasizes the cru…

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The Spirit of Justice 34:00

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Dive into the pages of The Spirit of Justice and uncover the enduring power of faith and resistance in the fight for racial equality. Here are key themes and takeaways you'll explore: Historical Resistance: Learn about the brave individuals who stood against racial injustice throughout American history. Faith in Action: See how deeply faith influen…

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Humility is The Best Medicine 32:11

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1. Shepherd & Shepherding 2. Understanding Humility 3. God's Timing 4. Our ResponseBy Paul Freswick

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“When all Hell breaks loose!” 39:58

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1. Job's Character (vs. 1-5) 2. God's Sovereignty Revealed (vs. 6-11) 3. The Calamities (vs. 12-18) 4. Job's Response & Our Application (vs. 18-22)By Mr. Nathan Agen

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Dr. Umar calling OUT Steve Harvey, Rickey Smiley, DL Hughley, and Roland Martin, Our Blk Children R Missing, Plies Please Stop it!! 12:43

2h ago12:43

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Send us a text Observational comedy Black comedy Sketch comedy Sarcasm Racial humor Satire Support the Show. Please subscribe!!!! Stay tune new episodes weekly! #Applepodcast #iheartradio #spotify https://www.youtube.com/@stacyspirit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-staceyspirit-show-now-we-cooking-with-mango-grease/id1704558310…

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Ep. 216 Karl Vaters - De-Sizing the Church 58:39

7d ago58:39

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This conversation with Karl Vaters is a fascinating look at the history and impact of the Church Growth Movement in America and around the world. Karl shares how the movement started with good intentions to reach more people for Christ, but over time it became an unhealthy obsession with numerical growth and bigger churches. The danger is that we'v…

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The Power of Rest 44:27

7h ago44:27

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We’re kicking off a new series in season 13 of Locker Room, and it’s simply called Power. We’re going to look at some key aspects and opportunities God gives us to usher His power into and through our lives. This week we’re digging out the power of rest. Jesus invites us into a healthy rhythm, where we pour out our lives for the Kingdom: pouring in…

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Meet the Author with Ken Huck – August 29, 2024 – Timothy O’Malley, Ph.D. “Behold, Believe, Become: Meeting the Hidden Christ in Things We See, Say and Do at Mass” and Steve Dawson “Catholic Evangelization ... 56:04

7h ago56:04

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Ken talks with Timothy O’Malley, Ph.D. “Behold, Believe, Become: Meeting the Hidden Christ in Things We See, Say and Do at Mass” (Ave Maria Press)and Steve Dawson “Catholic Evangelization: Stories of Conversion and Witness” (Ignatius Press). Tim’s book available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/behold-believe-become Steve’s book available…

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Ep. 215 Jonny Morrison - Prodigal Gospel 1:02:49

10d ago1:02:49

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This conversation with Jonny Morrison explores a holistic, relational understanding of the gospel and sin. Jonny shares how his personal story of loss and doubt led him to rediscover the good news of Jesus as a revelation of God's relentless love and restoration. He unpacks how sin is best understood as missing the mark of love, rather than just br…

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White Liberal Racism 40:06

1h ago40:06

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A few spoilers for the 2023 film American Fiction. Inspired by a recent viewing of American Fiction, Dr. Jemar Tisby is joined with EP Beau York to discuss the pitfalls that progressive white liberals fall into when attempting to separate themselves from racism. American Fiction is a 2023 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Cord Jeff…

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Rejoicing is better than Reviling 37:52

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1. Revival Launching 2. Revival Reviling 3. Revival AlightingBy Paul Freswick

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The Eighth Plague: Another Plague of Death 40:06

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1. Generational Lessons (vs. 1-6) 2. Hostile Discussions (vs. 7-11) 3. Harsh Desolations (vs. 12-15) 4. Deadly Lies (vs. 16-20)By Paul Freswick

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Ep. 214 Khristi Lauren Adams - Discovering God Through the Lens of Black Girlhood 1:03:44

1h ago1:03:44

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In this wide-ranging conversation, Khristi Lauren Adams, author of "Womanish Theology," discusses her personal journey of discovering God through the lens of black girlhood. She reflects on the importance of integrating one's lived experiences with theological study, and how viewing Scripture and theology through diverse cultural perspectives can d…

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Meet the Author with Ken Huck – August 22, 2024 – Abigail Jorgensen “A Catholic Guide to Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss” and Karen Hall “The Sound of Silence: The Life and Canceling of a Heroic ... 55:29

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Ken talks with Abigail Jorgensen “A Catholic Guide to Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss” (Ave Maria Press) and Karen Hall “The Sound of Silence: The Life and Canceling of a Heroic Jesuit Priest” (Crisis Publications/Sophia Institute Press). Abigail’s book available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/catholic-guide-to-miscarriage-stil…

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Ep. 213 Lisa Sharon Harper - Israel, Palestine, Justice, and a Common Humanity 58:35

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This conversation with Lisa was recorded in June just a week after the bombing of Rafah – a refugee camp – a place that was supposed to provide safety from the war. In this conversation, Lisa Sharon Harper covers some incredibly important and challenging topics. We hear Lisa speak passionately about the need for humility - recognizing that we are n…

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Steve/Rickey & Friends close your Mouth? Mrs. Chicken Wing Thief ? Is Harris Right 4 Blks? Black Farmers 2 billion? 23:38

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Send us a text Observational comedy Black comedy Sketch comedy Sarcasm Racial humor Satire Support the Show. Please subscribe!!!! Stay tune new episodes weekly! #Applepodcast #iheartradio #spotify https://www.youtube.com/@stacyspirit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-staceyspirit-show-now-we-cooking-with-mango-grease/id1704558310…

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Evangelicals For Harris 49:05

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On Wednesday, August 14, Jemar joined several of our friends and colleagues to speak on the Evangelicals for Harris Zoom call. From the moment the organization announced the event, all the speakers became the victims of online attacks. What does it mean to run from cliches and to truly embrace a 'thick' political theology versus the ingrained 'thin…

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Reconciliation is Better than Information 37:20

22d ago37:20

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1. False Hopes Exposed 2. True Prophecies Fulfilled 3. True Messiah ProclaimedBy Paul Freswick

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God Rules Over the Hail and Over the Heart 41:17

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1. Man's Hard Heart 2. God's Hardening HandBy Paul Freswick

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Ep. 212 Brady Boyd - Pursuing Unity in Divided Times 55:53

24d ago55:53

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In my conversation with Brady Boyd we talk about unity, healing divisions, and keeping the main thing the main thing in the church. Brady shares his experience leading New Life Church in Colorado Springs through a tumultuous season of moral failure and violence, and how they were able to rebuild unity and see a spiritual revival by focusing on serv…

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Meet the Author with Ken Huck – August 15, 2024 – James Papandrea “Praying Like the Early Church” and Nikolas Nikas “Now and at the Hour of Our Death: Making Moral Decision at the End of Life” 55:29

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Ken talks with James Papandrea “Praying Like the Early Church” (Sophia Institute Press) and Nikolas Nikas “Now and at the Hour of Our Death: Making Moral Decision at the End of Life” (Ignatius Press). James’s book available at: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/praying-like-the-early-church/ and Nikloas’s at: https://ignatius.com/now-and-at-the-h…

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Ep. 211 Jamie Winship Returns - Receiving Your True Identity 57:02

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In this conversation, Jamie Winship talks about the importance of finding true identity in God and community, rather than in individual performance or achievement. We discuss how fear and shame can lead to false identities, and how addressing the root causes of these negative emotions through prayer and imagination can help people find freedom and …

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NFL is it Safer? Mrs. Biden is Disappointed? Marco Rubio says Donald Trump is the closest thing to Jesus! Jaded Women Happy WOMEN 13:11

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Send us a text Observational comedy Black comedy Sketch comedy Sarcasm Racial humor Satire Support the Show. Please subscribe!!!! Stay tune new episodes weekly! #Applepodcast #iheartradio #spotify https://www.youtube.com/@stacyspirit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-staceyspirit-show-now-we-cooking-with-mango-grease/id1704558310…

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Roundtable: The Ferguson Uprisings of 2014 50:45

29d ago50:45

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Over 10 years later and still relevant... Jemar is joined by Tyler Burns & Michelle Higgins to discuss the events in Ferguson surrounding the killing of Michael Brown, race relations in America, and the role of the church in the midst of injustice. Note: Episode recorded live via Google Hangout on Aug 19, 2014. At that time we experienced a few del…

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Death is not All, Life is not Vain 38:01

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1. Death (Sin) in Adam 2. Death (Body) in Adam 3. Life in ChristBy Paul Freswick

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Teach Us Your Way, O Lord 31:23

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1. We Must Recognize When/How We Walk in Our Own Way 2. We Must Ask the Lord to Teach Us His Way 3. We Must Walk/Run in the Ways of the LordBy Josh Golackson

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Ep. 210 Tod Bolsinger Returns - Practicing Change: Leading in a Rapidly Changing World 59:49

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In this conversation, Tod Bolsinger provides a thoughtful exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing leaders in a rapidly changing world. He shares insights on the importance of adaptability, humility, and a willingness to learn and experiment in the face of crisis and uncertainty. He discusses the need for leaders to shift their values…

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Meet the Author with Ken Huck – August 8, 2024 – Father Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. “The Four Levels of Happiness: Your Path to Personal Flourishing” and Fr. Michael Brisson, LC “Death in Black and White ... 57:05

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Ken talks with Father Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. “The Four Levels of Happiness: Your Path to Personal Flourishing” (Sophia Institute Press) and Fr. Michael Brisson, LC “Death in Black and White” (Ignatius Press). Father Spitzer’s book available at: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-four-levels-of-happiness/ and Father Brisson’s at: https://i…

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Ep. 209 Tia Levings - Breaking Free from Patriarchal Control 59:30

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In this episode, Tia Levings provides a powerful and insightful look into the realities of Christian fundamentalism and patriarchy, and the devastating impact it can have on individuals and families. She shares her personal story of growing up in a high-control religious environment and her eventual escape from an abusive marriage. Her experiences …

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Ep. 208 Eliza Griswold - A Reckoning with Love, Power, and Justice in an American Church 35:21

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In this conversation Eliza Griswold provides a fascinating look into her book Circle of Hope, which chronicles the experiences of a progressive evangelical church in Philadelphia as they navigate major cultural shifts and challenges in 2020. Griswold discusses how she was drawn to explore this particular church community, which represented a differ…

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Mike Brown 10 Years Later 37:44

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On August 9, 2014, 18-year-old Michael Brown was shot and killed by police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. Just one year after the murder of Trayvon Martin set off fresh waves of racial unrest throughout the nation and in the church. Fanning the flame started after the acquittal of Trayvon's killer, #BlackLivesMa…

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