This episode is all about church and culture. Pastor Tommy is a former artist and pastor with significant views on Hip-hop and ministry. Listen to the crew dives deep into a conversation of what it means to follow your purpose even in an unsupportive environment. Be sure to like and comment on the episode. We would love to hear from you.

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The crew sits down with African Theologian Dr. Vince Bantu, who is an educator at Meachum School of Haymanot. They examine the understanding of faith and belief through an African Theological perspective. The conversation explores the benefits of learning about faith & God through different religious backgrounds without fully agreeing with them. God is many things. He has made everyone to be different. In this episode, we get to understand a little more of who God is, being we were all made in His image. 

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How do context and European Epistemology color our lenses when studying and teaching scripture? We are having an in-depth discussion on the parable of the ten talents to understand how cultural dynamics impact our view of scripture.

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On this episode of Church on The Block, the crew discuss what it means to understand the context of scripture. Scriptures are translated from many perspectives which has an impact on how someone receives the message. Although, the message may have uncomfortable realities that are considered, it's these types of scriptures that may be more helpful than not.

Be sure to catch all new episodes of Church on The Block Sundays at 10am EST. 9am CST. on Holy Culture Radio Sirius XM Channel 154.

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On this episode of Church on the Block, guests David Goldenberg, Midwest Director of the Anti-Defamation League, and Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann, founder of Mishkan Chicago a Jewish spiritual community drop in to discuss the impact of Kyrie Irving and Ye the artist FKA Kanye Wests controversial comments on the white Jewish community.  

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Pastor Phil has been at the forefront of the CHH community for years working with youth to spread the love of Christ. On this episode COTB producer Colleen interviews host, Pastor Phil Jackson of The Firehouse Community Arts Center to discuss his violence intervention and interruption programs and their impact on the Lawndale, Greater Chicago community.  

To find out more about Pastors Phil’s ministry and work visit thecfac.org. And remember to catch him, along with his co-hosts Pastah J and DJ Ruckus for Church on the Block every Sunday morning at 10 am EST. | 9 am CST. on Holy Culture Radio, Sirius XM, Channel 154.  

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Pastor Phil got the chance to sit down with the legendary Soup the Chemist to talk about Christian Hip Hop history, what prompted him to pick up the microphone, and his faith journey at the 2022 Flavor Fest Conference.  

If you want to learn more about the history of Christian Hip Hop be sure to check out Thru My Windows, The History of Holy Hip an audiobook by Soup the Chemist when it drops.

You can catch all-new episodes of Church on the Block Sundays at 10 am EST. | 9 am CST. on Holy Culture Radio Sirius XM Channel 154. 

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At the 2022 Flavor Fest conference, Pastor Phil had a chance to sit down with Cruz Cordero from the legendary Cross Movement for a discussion on faith and culturally relevant Christian Hip Hop to meet the needs of the times.

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During the 2022 Flavor Fest celebration and conference, Pastor Phil had a chance to talk to one of the legends of the genre Da Truth, who now goes by his given name Emanuel. His listeners know him as an artist, but Emanuel also has a ministry and he is sharing the lessons he’s learned on his journey and the evolution of his faith with us. 

Pastor Phil has been in the CHH space for some 20-plus years and has had a front-row seat witnessing its rise from doctorate obscurity to revolutionary methodology impacting an entire generation. “There are real talk situations and social challenges that people face. And in the midst of that, there is a theology that resonates hope,” Phil says of Christian Hip Hop. 

You can catch Church on the Block, real talk about the church, hip hop, and the streets; every Sunday at 10 am est. right here on Holy Culture Radio, Sirius XM Channel 154. 

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Artists and educators Haman Cross III and Lavie Raven join Church on the Block for an in-depth conversation on the origins of graffiti, the criminalization of graffiti, and the impact of graffiti in the community and on education. 

Tune in Sunday mornings at 10 am est. to Church on the Block, real talk about the church, the streets, and hip hop! Only on Holy Culture Radio, Sirius XM, Channel 154. Follow our hosts Pastor Phil, Pastah J and DJ Ruckus on Instagram and join the discussion.

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