The Politics of Jesus Podcast

This conversation explores the intersection of theology, justice, and global solidarity by examining how the Black Church engages (or avoids) the realities of Israel and Palestine. Dr. Marc Lamont Hill joins Rev. LaKesha Womack and Dr. Obery Hendricks to unpack the historical, political, and theological dimensions of the conflict and consider the Church’s moral responsibility in confronting systems of apartheid, occupation, and oppression.

In December 2020, members of the violent extremist group, the Proud Boys, trespassed on the grounds of Metropolitan AME Church in Washington, D.C., to tear down its Black Lives Matter banner, an act echoing generations of white supremacist attacks on Black sacred spaces.

In February 2025, Metropolitan AME won a legal victory against the racist group, but the deeper struggle for dignity, safety, and justice in Black faith communities continues.

In this powerful episode of The Politics of Jesus Podcast, hosts Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev. LaKesha Womack sit down with Rev. William H. Lamar IV, pastor of the historic Metropolitan AME Church, to discuss the rise of white supremacist violence, the prophetic response of the Black church, and the spiritual and civic courage required to confront hate with truth and power.

Together, they explore:

• The story behind the Proud Boys’ attack and the church’s pursuit of justice

• Why white supremacist movements continue to target Black communities

• How faith can fuel resistance, restoration, and radical hope

This conversation reminds us that our churches are not just places of worship; they are fortresses of faith, freedom, and prophetic resistance.

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In this thought-provoking episode of The Politics of Jesus Podcast, Dr. Renita J. Weems—renowned biblical scholar, minister, and author—joins Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev. LaKesha Womack for an unflinching discussion of Black women’s ongoing struggle for justice within both the church and the broader political landscape.

Dr. Weems sheds light on the double burden of racism and sexism Black women confront, examining how faith traditions, sacred texts, and political systems are used to both oppress and empower black women. The discussion unpacks the prophetic role Black women have played in movements for justice, the cost of their leadership, and the urgent need to dismantle patriarchal structures that silence women’s voices in church and society.

What does it mean to live out the commandment to “love your neighbor” in a society marked by division, hostility, and indifference?

In this powerful episode of The Politics of Jesus Podcast, Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev. LaKesha Womack have a timely conversation on the radical call to advocacy and love in action.

This episode challenges listeners to consider the cost of authentic discipleship and the transformative power of advocating for those who may never return the love.

This episode, hosted by Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev. LaKesha Womack, examines how the church can faithfully navigate change faithfully in a rapidly shifting cultural, political, and spiritual landscape. Rev. Dr. Theresa Fry Brown will share insights on “sacred shifts”—the ways congregations, clergy, and communities of faith can embrace transformation without losing sight of their spiritual grounding.

In this compelling episode of The Politics of Jesus Podcast, Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, President and CEO of the Children’s Defense Fund, joins Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev. LaKesha Womack to examine how the Trump administration’s policies could negatively impact the lives of America’s children, particularly those living in poverty. Drawing on his extensive experience as a community leader and child advocate, Wilson explores the systemic challenges—ranging from education inequities to healthcare gaps, food insecurity, and housing instability—that affect vulnerable children every day, and offers bold, actionable strategies for alleviating them.

Why does the same Bible lead to such different political convictions in Black and white churches? How do white MAGA Christians justify their support of Donald Trump?

In this illuminating episode of The Politics of Jesus Podcast, Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev. LaKesha sit down with respected religious scholar Robert P. Jones, author of the highly acclaimed book, White Too Long, to explore the deep-seated historical and theological factors that have resulted in the radically different, even oppositional ways that black and white Christians engage in politics and practice their faith.

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Donald Trump and his MAGA Christo-nationalists are daily attempting to push America into full-blown fascism. Yet when thinking of anti-fascism, what usually comes to mind are the grassroots resistance movements in Europe that opposed Hitler and Mussolini. In this powerful episode of The Politics of Jesus Podcast, the renowned Baptist minister and political commentator, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, joins hosts Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev. LaKesha Womack to discuss an alternative to Eurocentric anti-fascist ideations: “The Black Tradition of Resistance to Fascism,” and the resources that Black culture offers for the struggle against Trump’s fascist onslaught. Using the work of the literary titan, Toni Morrison, Dr. Dyson will discuss the anti-fascist strategies and traditions of black folks, the religious and cultural power and activist traditions that empowered them, and how they can be used to fight the creeping fascism plaguing America today.

Join us for an exclusive sneak peek into the brand-new season of The Politics of Jesus Podcast with Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev. LaKesha Womack. In this special prelaunch show, we’ll share the vision behind the podcast, what you can expect from upcoming episodes, and why these conversations matter now more than ever.

Tune in to hear about the powerful topics, dynamic guests, and thought-provoking discussions that will challenge, inspire, and invite you to see the intersection of faith, justice, and public life in new ways.

📅 Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look—your chance to get ready for a season that promises to spark meaningful dialogue and ignite action.