Kristian and the crew run down the list of the top moments of 2024 with a collection of Reaching For the Stars segments. The segment featuring Christian Influencer, Tim Ross, is where we discuss the notion that Black People are Racist...

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00:00 - Intro and Highlights

05:46 - Welcome

08:28 - What was the most impactful cultural moment of the year?

21:44 - Bad Faith: The Rise of Christian Nationalism review

27:50 - Black People are Racist - Tim Ross (Reaching for the Stars)

47:02 - Deconstructing the Rapture review

49:20 - Jesus Wasn't a Revolutionary - Jordan Ifueko (Reaching for the Stars)

1:03:49 - Black Women & African Spirituality 7 review

1:07:47 - Astrology is Demonic - Brandon Jacobs (Reaching for the Stars)

1:18:59 - Closing Remarks of 2024

The Faith Community is a disruptive ministry built upon five keys: Greatest Commandment Theology, Anti-Racism, Women's Equity, LGBTQ+ Affirmation, and Bible Criticism. We are for the unchurched, the over-churched, and the under-churched; the weary and the wounded; the seeking and the cynical.

Exploring the concept of soul ties, this episode critically examines their theological origins, cultural implications, and real-life impact.

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00:00 Podcast Introduction 

05:02 Holy Smokes One Rule 

08:13 Smoking, Drinking, and How was the flesh characterized in your faith tradition of origin? 

23:39 Reaching for the Stars 

30:26 Reactions - Philosophy vs. the Bible 

33:52: Reactions - What did Frederick Douglass do? 

38:17 Reactions - Christian want to own everything 

48:49 The Pastor’s Study - An Introduction to the Flesh 

1:13:49 Spiritual Bypassing Harm as Sacrifice 

1:24:09 How do you all navigate your relationship with the flesh? 

1:31:13 Final Word 

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The Faith Community is a disruptive ministry built upon five keys: Greatest Commandment Theology, Anti-Racism, Women's Equity, LGBTQ+ Affirmation, and Bible Criticism. We are for the unchurched, the over-churched, and the under-churched; the weary and the wounded; the seeking and the cynical. 

Exploring the concept of soul ties, this episode critically examines their theological origins, cultural implications, and real-life impact.

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00:00 Podcast Introduction 

06:44 Holy Smokes One Rule 

10:01 The Couch w/ Pamela the Therapist 

15:26 Smoking, Drinking, and What is your relationship to the concept of soul ties? 

35:10 Reaching for the Stars 

48:34 He Keeps Coming Back 

51:40 Purity Culture is a Setup 

56:25 We have an obsession with end states 

01:01:23 What value do you find in the concept of soul ties? 

01:06:32 Anxious attachment style

01:14:21 You start to lose yourself 

1:25:14 Final Words 

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Exploring the complex relationship between Christianity and capitalism, this episode unpacks how faith intersects with wealth, ethics, and societal values.

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00:00 Podcast Introduction 

07:09 Holy Smokes One Rule 

13:15 Smoking, Drinking, and When did you become Conscious of Capitalism 

33:40 Reaching for the Stars 

57:47 The Pastor’s Study 

42:41 Reactions to the Overview of Late Stage Capitalism 

1:25:56 Connections to Christianity and Capitalism 

1:36:53 Final Words 

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In this episode, we dive into the origins, myths, and misconceptions surrounding Halloween, exploring its cultural and spiritual significance.

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In this episode, we explore the complexities of deconstructing deliverance, challenging traditional beliefs and practices in spiritual healing.

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In this episode, we explore the rise of Christian nationalism and its impact on faith and politics in America.

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In this episode of our audience favorite series, Black Women and African Spirituality, special guest Mazda Miles joins us to discuss Hoodoo.

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In this episode, special guest Alex Twiggs joins us to explore The Black Gay Agenda and its impact on the community.

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In this episode, special guest Timothy Careathers joins us to discuss Diddy, Demons, & The Divine 9. Please be aware we discuss sexual violence and predatory behavior.

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