Let's Talk About It

In the Season 3 Finale, the Morgans tackle the complexities of the relationship the Black community has with Black public figures. they explore the nuances of the pressure Black public figures are under and the varied responses the Black community can have to various expressions of Black fame. Malcolm and Micah continue the episode with a “Faith in Context” segment on Black Deconstruction. How does it tend to be different from the Exvangelical movement? And how can Black, deconstructing Christians move through their deconstruction journey in the healthiest way possible?

In this week’s entertainment segment, Malcolm and Micah offer their review of the movie “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” including their commentary on its cinematography and on its use of metaphor. Then, in their relationships segment, the Morgans explore adult parent-child relationships. They answer questions like, “what can make these relationships so difficult? What is there to look forward to when you’ve entered adulthood with your parents?”

In this week’s episode, the Morgans tackle the concept of power from all angles. In their relationships segment, they start by defining power and exploring the many ways it can show up by seen people. Then, in their faith in context segment, they explore a biblical foundation for how power should be used. 

This week, Malcolm and Micah spend some time thinking out loud about the movie, “Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul.” They use their entertainment segment to explore the layers of the film and the impact it’s had on Black Christians since its release. Then, in their relationships segment, they explore the obstacles that often stand in the way of cross-generational relationships and what we can do to improve them.

In this week’s “Faith in Context” segment, Micah and Malcolm spend some time thinking out loud about the evolution of church innovation. They wonder about what motivates the church to innovate and what the purpose of church innovation is. Then, in their “Entertainment” segment, they discuss the current trend of the cinematic reboot. They answer questions like, “Do we need the reboot? What kinds of people tend to crave a reboot?”

It’s never too late to discuss a good show! This week, Malcolm and Micah finally discuss the 2022 winter released AppleTV+ show, Severance. They explore the show’s appeal to the visual and auditory senses and its commentary on elements of western culture work life balance and definitions of personhood. Then, in their relationships segment, the Morgans ask and answer the question, “Why do some people come to work to make friends and others don’t?”

Malcolm and Micah head down memory lane and talk about what navigating “holy dating” was like as Black, Christian teenagers. They answer questions like, “What motivated the adults in our lives to talk about dating the way they did? And what does scripture actually say about dating— if anything?” The Morgans end this week’s episode by exploring the increasingly popular topic of ghosting— but with a bit of a twist.

Jordan Peele’s long-awaited #NopeMovie has finally been released and Malcolm and Micah simply could not pass up an opportunity to talk about it! They begin season three of the podcast by discussing the cinematic artistry and metaphorical themes of Peele’s most recent blockbuster. Then, in their relationships segment, they explore the building blocks of apologies in both personal relationships and the entertainment industry.

After Janelle Monae's "Antebellum," scholars and commentators revisited the conversation about whether we need any more slave movies (spoiler alert: it's a pretty short conversation). Malcolm and Micah join that conversation in their entertainment segment. Then they finish off this episode by reminiscing about the few slave movies they've valued the most over the years. 

Church hurt is a complicated subject with relational and spiritual components to consider. Malcolm and Micah sit down to first define and then discuss church hurt as a relational and spiritual issue. Then, in their relationships segment, they shift their discussion to how to repair after a fight or conflict.