Saved-ish Podcast

Saved-ish caps off season 5 with a deep dive into what breaking the rules, with Pastor Dexter Nutall. Check out Pastor. Pastor Nutall explores the tension between "worldly" rules and scripture and the ways we can find direction when we're not sure where and how to move. Follow Pastor at PasD on Instagram and Twitter, and keep up with all the rulebreaking happening at New Bethel DC. Scriptures mentioned in this episode are Philippians 1:6 and Romans 7: 14.

Post Scripts (P.S.) with Pastor Nutall is a deeper conversation, from a Biblical perspective, about topics discussed on previous episodes of Saved-ish Podcast. Follow savedishpod on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

We’re taught about tithing but what else is there to learn about managing our finances as we grapple with ballooning student loan debt, unstable career trajectories, and a growing wealth gap? In this episode, Keith, Kiana and Perry Flemming, a credit wealth specialist, discuss financial literacy in the church, owning your worth, and how their own relationship with money has changed overtime. Scriptures mentioned: Matthew 6:21, Deuteronomy 8:18, Proverbs 22:1, 1 Timothy 6:10. Follow Perry and his work on LinkedIn. Saved-ish at savedishpod on IG and Twitter.

Oftentimes we are told that science and faith collide. The big bang and evolution vs. Adam and Eve. God’s healing ability vs modern medicine . Is it possible to reconcile the two? In this episode, Keith, Kiana and special guest Nurse Meedie Bardonille discuss the intersection of faith and science. Scriptures mentioned: Isaiah 38, Jeremiah 30:17, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Psalms 111:2. Follow Savedish at savedishpod on IG and Twitter.

As Christians, we often find sanctuary and solace in attending church. But what happens when the sanctuary is closed to the church family? In this episode we’re looking back at, and looking forward to the time spent at church with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Keith, Kiana and Bunmi discuss church, the effects of Covid-19 on their worship experience, and how they’ve adjusted (or not).  Scriptures mentioned: Ephesians 2:14-16, Hebrews 10:23-25, 1 Thessalonians 2 Follow Savedish at savedishpod on IG and Twitter.

The Bible says to love and respect one another, especially your father and mother, but what happens when they or any members of your family are problematic? In this episode, Kiana, Keith, and family therapist, Omni Odum, tackle family dynamics and how they have decided to break the rules to protect their peace and maintain stability in their homes. Scriptures mentioned in this episode are Deuteronomy 31:6; 1 Corinthians 13:4; 1 Timothy 3:5. Follow Savedish (@savedishpod) on Instagram and Twitter. Edited by Stephanie Hou and produced by Bunmi Akinnusotu and Infinity Norton. 

With the world ever-changing, we have changed too. Kiana and Keith return to discuss how they have been doing and discuss the rules they have “broken” as Christians. This season opener is about the ways in which rules can be a catalyst for growth, be a distraction from God’s word and how to keep faith at the center of it all. Scriptures mentioned in this episode are Colossians 3:23, Proverbs 3:6 and Matthew 15:3. Follow Savedish at savedishpod on Instagram and Twitter. Editing by Stephanie Hou and Produced by Bunmi Akinnusotu and Infinity Norton.

Post Scripts (P.S.) is a deeper conversation, from a Biblical perspective, about topics discussed on Saved-ish Podcast. Pastor Dexter Nutall, Executive Producer and Bunmi Akinnusotu, delve into Biblical principles that can be applied to the political climate of our time, the importance of faith amid uncertainty, and the future of the church in light of COVID-19. Follow PasDNutall on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

The right to vote has emerged as yet another tool to subjugate the humanity of marginalized groups as if the violence wasn’t enough. Today, our generation is witnessing the most important Presidential election in our lifetime, testing our faith in government and God’s will. Rev. Kazimir Brown, Deputy Director of Religious Affairs for the Poor People's Campaign joins Keith and Kiana for an empowering discussion about everything voters need to know and do to prepare for the upcoming election. Scriptures mentioned: Song of Solomon 2:15; Acts 18:9-10; Isaiah 61. Follow @savedishpod on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. 

With everyone calling for justice for violence, unfair treatment, and discrimination, one might wonder if we have the capacity to forgive. Is an apology necessary for forgiveness to occur? Is justice enough for forgiveness? As Christians, forgiveness is a chief tenant of our faith but sometimes, revenge feels so much better. Keith, Kiana, and Marcus Coleman talk about justice in light of generational transgressions and what moving forward looks like at a time when forgiveness doesn't feel like enough.

Scriptures to reflect on: Luke 16:10, Ephesians 4:31-32, and John 8:7. Follow us on Twitter and IG: @SavedishPod. Hit us up with thoughts: 202-596-5998. 

Athletes and celebrities everywhere are standing up and calling for a final end to systemic transgressions that have plagued black and brown communities in America for generations.  This episode with Kiana and Keith, will explore the activism that is taking place, cancel culture, the messiness of "wokeness" and thoughts on how all of this align with Biblical teachings. Scriptures mentioned in this episode: 2 Corinthians 13-18 and Proverbs 31: 8-9. Follow us on Twitter and IG: @SavedishPod. Hit us up with thoughts: 202-596-5998.