The Carl Jackson Podcast

Filmed for YouTube, Ladonya debates with Carl about the possible spiritual danger of listening to Kanye West first gospel hip hop album. Additional music in this episode is by Hillsong Young & Free - Highs and Lows. And Philip Bailey - Come Before His Presence. The filmed version of this podcast is available at YouTube.com/CJCCJE

George A. Mason has been senior pastor at Wilshire since August 1989. His three decades as pastor follows the pattern of his predecessor, Bruce McIver, who was pastor at Wilshire 30 vibrant years.

George is a nationally recognized faith leader, rooted in congregational life. He combines the prophetic and pastoral voices within and beyond the church. He has served in leadership roles with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Fellowship Southwest, New Baptist Covenant, Duke Divinity School, Perkins School of Theology, Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square and other local and global ecumenical and interfaith endeavors. He is the founder and president of Faith Commons, a multi-faith, multiethnic nonprofit organization committed to promoting the common good from a faith perspective.

George is the host of the Good God project, a weekly audio and video conversation sponsored by Faith Commons. He is a frequent op-ed contributor to the Dallas Morning News on subjects of public interest that intersect religion, such as public education, race relations and predatory lending. He writes a monthly column on public theology for the Lakewood/East Dallas and Lake Highlands editions of the community news magazine The Advocate.

At Wilshire, George birthed and directs a pastoral residency program that has become a model for other congregations nationwide since 2002. His book, Preparing the Pastors We Need: Reclaiming the Congregation’s Role in Training Clergy, was published in 2012 by Alban Press. One of his passions is encouraging those whom God has called into vocational ministry.

George earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1978 from the University of Miami (Florida), where he was a quarterback on the football team. He holds both the Master of Divinity (1982) and Doctor of Philosophy (1987) degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. His doctoral field of study was systematic theology, with a minor in philosophy of religion. His dissertation was God's Freedom as Faithfulness: A Critique of Juergen Moltmann's Social Trinitarianism.

A native of New York City, George has been married to his wife, Kim, since 1979. They have three children and five grandchildren. He enjoys all sports, including politics, but especially golf.

Shasha talks with Carl about the importance of worship leaders in the global Christian church. Shasha is an American singer who has worked with superstars; David Foster, Seal, Norman Brown, Patti LaBelle, Jonathan Nelson and Benny Hinn only to name a few.

Klymaxx speak with Carl about the joys of being the first black female band with major pop success. Klymaxx is an American all-female pop/R&B band from Los Angeles, California. The band was composed of members Bernadette Cooper, Lorena Porter Shelby, Cheryl Cooley, Robbin Grider, Lynn Malsby and Joyce "Fenderella" Irby. Klymaxx was created and formed in 1979 by Bernadette Cooper (producer/drummer/vocals), the other original members included Lorena Porter Shelby (lead vocals), Cheryl Cooley (guitar), Robbin Grider (keyboards) and Lynn Malsby (keyboards). Joyce "Fenderella" Irby (bass/vocals/producer) joined the band later, before the recording of their debut album. The women involved developed their core sound in rehearsal, with Cooper providing "funky diva" vocals on faster songs, and Irby adding a "pop sensibility". Their debut album Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman was released in 1981, and their second album was Girls Will Be Girls. However their first album to achieve national recognition was the 1984 released Meeting in the Ladies Room, which the band self-composed and self-produced.

Are we calling freedom of speech hate speech? That is the question asked in this episode of The Carl Jackson Podcast. Speech is the expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds. Freedom of speech is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or a community to articulate their opinions and ideas without fear of retaliation, censorship, or legal sanction.

Vocal producer and arranger to the stars Lawrence Johnson talks with Carl from London, England about his work with Simon Cowell, Sam Smith, The Spice Girls among many others. His latest work can be heard on the new Will Smith Disney movie Aladdin, Jennifer Hudson’s new film CATS and the upcoming Donnie McClurkin Live in London 2 gospel album. Also in this episode Carl announces a new award show venture coming to television globally, (The World Gospel Music Awards), that’s being produced by Carl Jackson Studios.

Shad Marshall and Melvin X Graham debate injustice in America.

1. Reparations.

2. Economic power for black men and why it’s not accepted by white men.

3. President Trump.

Shad Marshall is a conservative Veteran and Truth Seeker looking to help those who truly want to help themselves.

Melvin X Graham is an ADOS (American Descendants of Slavery) Activist, Journalist and Filmmaker.

Carl’s thoughts on Ayesha Curry and the man vs woman war.

UK 🇬🇧 Grammy Award winning artist Junior speaks about his musical hits. He was the opener for Micheal Jackson on the BAD TOUR. His music has been sampled by hip hop artist from Heavy D to Warren G. Junior was one of the first British R&B artists to be successful in the United States. He is best known for his 1982 hit single, "Mama Used to Say".

Junior scored a #7 hit in the UK Singles Chart in 1982, with "Mama Used to Say". His follow-up single, "Too Late" also made the Top 20 in the UK. “Mama Used to Say" was also a Top 40 Pop hit and Top 5 R&B in the United States, earning him a "Best Newcomer" award from Billboard magazine.

Albums

* Ji (Mercury Records 1982), No 28 UK

* Inside Lookin' Out (1983)

* Acquired Taste (1985)

* Sophisticated Street (1988)

* Stand Strong (1990)

* Renewal (1992)

* Honesty (1995)

* Oceans (2005)

* Prisoner of Hope (2011)

Carl speaks about the truth behind the madness!