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In this episode, Di Baddest Chaplain speaks with Jeremy Burton, Chief Executive Officer of Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston. We explored the profound impact of comic books and superhero films on identity, representation, and societal issues.

We delve into the significance of characters like the X-Men and Captain America, discussing how these narratives reflect marginalized experiences and the complexities of leadership in contemporary society.

It was awesome having this conversation with Jeremy and although we are speaking about the upcoming film, Captain America: Brave New World, our dialogue emphasizes the importance of authentic storytelling and diverse representation in superhero films at large.

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Peace! This morning I preached about God’s commitment to us especially in times of great difficulty.

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No pillow for me this year

Black-eyed peas collared greens

No despair

Remember all the services of yesteryear

But I’m going to the next one so clear

Further convinced hope shines in the dark

So when I tell you keep faith

I hope you take it to heart

The ingredients obedience selflessness

Peace love and righteousness

You cannot purchase this

Just kerchief this

Keep it in your pocket

And the longer you live

The more they’ll try to stop it

Convince you it’s too heavy

Compel you to drop it

But keep it

You’ll need it

In lean times like these

Cuz on the other side it transforms to keys

What are you looking for my friend?

Are you waiting for the suffering to end?

Are you waiting for the chains to rust?

What if it’s dangerous?

What if all dreams dry into angeldust?

What if there really aint nobody saving us?

What if the grave of a slave is the name to trust?

So what you rave and cuss?

It’s just a game to us!

When you frustrated

Invitation tame to us

Don’t even speak to us

Pipsqueak to huh?!

Enumerated miseducated

Disgrace to us

The love that I have it adds value

Looking for the least to show you how you

Are priceless the nicest

In spite of the crisis

This is what Christ is

Whole time you watching for me

I’m watching you

I seen what they did to you

How they mistreated you

It’s typical that the bully try to play hero

Smiling in our face but we know

And I know you know that they ain’t my kinfolk

Imma Rock him to show that I’m no joke

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Preached a message this morning on the importance of remembering what God has done, and is doing, for us.

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Peace everyone!

I’m running back our conversation from June 2024 with Yolanda Solomon. Yolanda’s fantastic book is now a finalist in the 2024 IVP Readers’ Choice Awards!

You can vote for Yolanda’s book here.

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In this conversation, Dr. Nikia and Chris Burton explore the complex relationship between suffering, liberation, and theology, particularly within the context of the Black church. They discuss the harmful glorification of suffering and the need for a more compassionate understanding of Jesus's suffering. The conversation transitions into the impact of c…

“Where is the gospel of Jesus’ cross revealed today? The lynching of Black America is taking place in the criminal justice system…One can lynch a person without a rope or tree.”—James Cone, The Cross and The Lynching Tree

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In this conversation, Dr. Nikia S. Robert discusses the intersection of faith and abolitionist principles, emphasizing the role of the Black church in social justice. She outlines the importance of redefining abolition in contemporary society, the barriers faced in institutional settings, and the theological underpinnings that inform her work. Dr. Rober…

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In this conversation, Coach Luis Posada and I discuss the impactful work of the Brotherhood Basketball Academy, which aims to use basketball as a vehicle for personal and community development. We explore the complexities of youth sports, the importance of holistic training, and the lessons learned through coaching. Coach Posada shares his gratitude for…