Sometimes we feel second hand embarrassment, especially in the age of social media, of our own in moments that are unbecoming. Our heart is for Black Christians. We are not shields, not stools, and we have nothing to be ashamed of. This is just the beginning of the conversation. Stay tuned for Part 2.

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The spiritual metaphor of a table is compelling. To set that table, on the part of the host, is an act of service. The host is setting a place for the guest. The host is working so that others will be filled. And that table is not complete when one sits in it alone. Get hungry, Fam! We’re talking food, fellowship, legacy, love, and more on this week’s Pass The Mic.

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Singing and songs are important to our lives and at The Witness we LOVE Gospel music. This week, we want to hear you sing. Black Christians, go on IG, Facebook, twitter, etc and tag us with you singing songs that set you free! #FreedomSongChallenge

Spotify – Election "Selah" Playlist

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There is a tension that exists when a Black Pastor or even just a Black Christian is instantly labeled or associated with the Black Church, regardless of whether or not they are actively in or even ever have been a member of a Black Church. Too often we miss the moment to have a deeper discussion on the Expansive Black Christian Tradition.

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Ekemini Uwan and Christina Edmondson return to Pass The Mic this week to discuss their new book: Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation. Pre-order our book today at https://truthstable.com/book

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The murder of Trayvon Martin on February 26, 2012 set off fresh waves of racial unrest throughout the nation and in the church. 

A year later when his killer was acquitted #BlackLivesMatter became a hashtag. Then in 2014, when Mike Brown was killed Black Lives Matter became the banner under which the latest movement for Black freedom marched. 

Tyler and Jemar reflect on 10 years of racial revelations since Martin's murder and assess what it all means for attempts at racial justice in the church. 

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FRIENDS! How many of us have them?

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Are you ready to have your skull cracked for the right to vote? 

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Danté Stewart returns to Pass The Mic to talk about the active legacy of Black writing. 

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Sometimes when you get into a conversation it takes a surprising and poignant turn. In this episode Jemar talks about the multi-year spiritual drought brought on by the racism he experienced among Christians and the generally dehumanizing state of the world. Everyone, even public figures known for their religious convictions, has difficult seasons in their faith life. What do you do when God seems distant?

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