In this thought-provoking episode of Pass The Mic, hosts Pastor Tyler Burns and Dr. Jemar Tisby dive into the transformative power of the Church in today’s society. They explore how the Church offers deliverance in the face of modern struggles and how followers of Jesus are equipped with spiritual authority. With insightful discussion on the role of faith communities, they unpack the significance of the church as a force for good, healing, and justice. Whether you’re a believer seeking deeper faith or curious about the church’s relevance today, this episode challenges and inspires.

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Dive into the pages of The Spirit of Justice and uncover the enduring power of faith and resistance in the fight for racial equality. Here are key themes and takeaways you'll explore:

Get your copy today: The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance: Tisby, Jemar: 9780310144854: Amazon.com: Books

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A few spoilers for the 2023 film American Fiction. Inspired by a recent viewing of American Fiction, Dr. Jemar Tisby is joined with EP Beau York to discuss the pitfalls that progressive white liberals fall into when attempting to separate themselves from racism.

American Fiction is a 2023 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Cord Jefferson in his feature directorial debut. Based on the 2001 novel Erasure by Percival Everett, it follows a frustrated novelist-professor who writes an outlandish satire of stereotypical "Black" books, only for it to be mistaken for serious literature and published to high sales and critical praise. The film stars Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa Rae, Sterling K. Brown, John Ortiz, Erika Alexander, Leslie Uggams, Adam Brody and Keith David.

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On Wednesday, August 14, Jemar joined several of our friends and colleagues to speak on the Evangelicals for Harris Zoom call. From the moment the organization announced the event, all the speakers became the victims of online attacks. What does it mean to run from cliches and to truly embrace a 'thick' political theology versus the ingrained 'thin' political theology of evangelical's past?

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Over 10 years later and still relevant... Jemar is joined by Tyler Burns & Michelle Higgins to discuss the events in Ferguson surrounding the killing of Michael Brown, race relations in America, and the role of the church in the midst of injustice. Note: Episode recorded live via Google Hangout on Aug 19, 2014. At that time we experienced a few delays in connection causing some of the sporadic audio issues you hear during this episode.

Original Airdate: August 19, 2014

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On August 9, 2014, 18-year-old Michael Brown was shot and killed by police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. Just one year after the murder of Trayvon Martin set off fresh waves of racial unrest throughout the nation and in the church. Fanning the flame started after the acquittal of Trayvon's killer, #BlackLivesMatter became the banner under which the latest movement for Black freedom marched.

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

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In this episode, Dr Jemar Tisby and Pastor Tyler Burns engage in a deep and nuanced discussion on whether Black Christians should denounce their fraternities and sororities. They explore the history, cultural significance, and the spiritual implications of Greek letter organizations within the Black community as well as providing insights into their roles and relevance today amongst modern critique.

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In this gripping and thought-provoking episode, Pastor Tyler Burns and Dr. Jemar Tisby delve into the shocking news of an attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump. The hosts explore the political, social, and ethical ramifications of such a significant event in contemporary American history and challenge us to examine where our identity lies? This was a revealing moment for many. Do you claim political identity over Jesus?

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This Sunday Tyler preached at Rise City Church where he is on staff as Lead Pastor. After worship he sat with the congregation and shared this message. With his permission I've pulled the audio to release here on Pass The Mic. I know many of you are looking to Pass The Mic to help process the events of this past week. That episode is still coming together and will likely be out next week at the earliest.

You can find the message as well as the worship service on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMjCOqAg82I&t=627s

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This week Dr. Jemar Tisby is joined by our video editor and Arrizon native Ryan Gentry to delve into the importance of understanding and engaging with neighbors who may hold different political views, particularly in swing states. In this episode, Ryan and Jemar discuss strategies for fostering dialogue, empathy, and community across political divides. They emphasize the significance of listening and finding common ground to promote unity and constructive conversations.

Be sure to check out the episode of the FOOTNOTES with JEMAR TISBY podcast referenced in this week's Pass The Mic: "Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor" - Footnotes with Jemar Tisby: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor on Apple Podcasts

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