Pass the Mic

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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"If you are not appalled by what is happening; if you are not shaken to your core – there is something wrong with your humanity. If we, as Christians, are not outraged by this genocide, by the weaponizing of the Bible to justify it, there is something wrong with our Christian witness, and compromising the credibility of the Gospel! If you fail to call this a genocide. It is on you. It is a sin and a darkness you willingly embrace." - Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac

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Amongst the Supreme Court immunity decision, the presidential debate, and the general state of American politics, Pastor Tyler Burns and Dr. Jemar Tisby discuss the urgency of the moment and the need for a political theology that elevates the flourishing of our neighbors. 

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Evangelical pastor and radio host Tony Evans cited an unnamed "sin" as he stepped down as senior pastor at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, the latest controversy for high-profile pastors in America.

Evans will be "temporarily stepping away from his senior pastor’s duties," Shari L. Carroll, a spokesperson for the church, said in a Friday email to USA TODAY. On Sunday, the pastor said in a statement on the church's website that he has "committed no crime," but "did not use righteous judgment in actions."

This week on Pass The Mic Pastor Tyler Burns and EP Beau York sit down to discuss the state of Mega Churches, Celebrity Pastors, Christian Influencers and ask the question 'is it time for the mega church to die'?

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Juneteenth became a national holiday in 2021. While many African Americans have celebrated the holiday for decades, many other people know little about it. In this teach-in Dr. Jemar Tisby--a historian, professor, and bestselling author--talks about the history of Juneteenth and describes its importance in the life of the nation. 

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In this podcast you will learn about: 

--The announcement on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, TX 

--The Junteenth flag and its symbolism 

--Why we should celebrate Juneteenth as a national holiday 

--And more! 

You can get more content like this at: JemarTisby.Substack.com 

Order Dr. Tisby's latest book: The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance

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Over 5 years later and still relevant... Tyler and Jemar are joined with then SBC Pastor Earon James to discuss the controversy that surrounded the Southern Baptist Convention’s 2017 annual meeting.

Original Airdate: June 18 2017

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