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Listen in to hear where the ideas of Christian rap came from and the mistakes that were made along the way. You will also find advice on what you can do as a Christian to support this genre of music.

Top Takeaways:

• The contributions of the genre. 

• The effects of limited ideas in the Christian rap scene. 

• How too many conditions and lack of support has caused anger and resentment.

• How the second movement of the genre evolved into the third wave that is less desirable.  

• What are the boundaries that shouldn’t be crossed?

It's pretty common for people to convert to a faith or to become more religious throughout their lives. What's rare, however, is seeing someone very famous and influential become a devout follower while still in the public eye. These instances are usually met with skepticism from the community. In this episode, Flame and Da TRUTH discuss not only Kanye West’s conversion, but many other historic influencers who came to know Christ. They discuss the nature of faith from a biblical perspective and how we should move forward when these unique cases present themselves. 

The color purple, a royal combination of blue and red, serves as a simple reminder that harmony and intentional synergy can produce something of great value. What if we as a people, viewed our relationships, ideologies, and interactions through the same lens? 

In this episode, Da' T.R.U.T.H and Flame talk unity and the importance of fostering passionate discussions. Listen in to hear why there is tremendous value in remaining open to other perspectives and viewpoints. Find advice on how you can stay stable and truly grounded, regardless of how you stretch, develop, and grow.

Top Takeaways:
• Sharing love despite differences. 
• The meaning behind Da' T.R.U.T.H’s song, "Color Purple."
• Flame shares insights on stretching and being open to other views.
• The importance of prioritizing dialogue and passionate discussion.
• Thoughts on social pressure when exploring outside ideas.
• Discussion of the pitfalls of pursuing unity at any cost.