#KamalaHarris is energizing quite a few “minority” intersections within the electorate as #JoeBiden’s VP pick.

She’s a woman and an HBCU graduate (Howard University). She’s also “Black” (Jamaican), “Asian” (Indian) and “Greek”...and by “Greek”, I mean she’s a member of a Greek-lettered organization.  In addition to the ethnic and educational diversity Harris brings to the Biden ticket, her  membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc (AKA) is also a major selling point amongst some minority voters. As the first Black Greek-lettered organization (BGLO), AKA  has strong ties in the Black community as well as in the wider political, business, and even religious arenas.

Yet, a growing number of Christians are renouncing their membership in this organization and other BGLOs.  But why?

Find out in this Relevant Replay as we revisit our season 1 interview with Lily J, who renounced her letters in AKA after she became a Believer in Christ.

Host Veritéetfeu discusses civil rights activist Shaun King’s recent call to remove all depictions of “white Jesus” and why she's seriously thinking about revoking her own "Black Card".

Related content from truthandfire.com

Christianity: The White Man's Religion or Nah? (April 2016)

"Black Lives Matter! Wait...Where is the Church?" (June 2020)

While reflecting on the Black Lives Matter movement, host Veritéetfeu works through a few unrefined thoughts to and about the Black community, the Church + the Police. 

Related Content from Truth + Fire

The Great Awokening: On Black Panther, Black Identity + The Black Christian (February 20, 2018)

What the Church Must Do to Address #ChurchToo (November 28, 2017)

With her usual fiery wit, host Veritéetfeu examines the independent investigation into Heather and Cornelius Lindsey (The Gathering Oasis Church). Is this investigation Biblical? Will it truly yield justice? Tune in now to hear her findings. 

Relevant Content from Truth + Fire

The Grade + Knowledge of Heather Lindsey (Blog: March 15, 2018)

Social Justice: Why Jesus Didn't Pursue It + Why the Church Shouldn't Fight for It (Blog: September 21, 2018)

Pastors, Podcasters + Pulpit Pimpettes (Podcast: S1E2 /S2RR)

Sources

Open Letter to Heather and Cornelius Lindsey (www.spiritualabuseendsnow.com, May 2020) 

In light of recent allegations against Heather and Cornelius Lindsey, today's episode is a relevant replay of a fan favorite from Truth + Fire: The Podcast Season 1:  Pastors, Podcasters and Pulpit Pimpettes.  While we disagree with the manner in which these recent allegations are being exposed and the way in which the investigation is being conducted, we fully support the need for Heather and Cornelius Lindsey to step down as pastors and to cease any and all other ministry-related activities. Whatever individual "spiritual abuses" they may or may not have committed against their members and supporters, they have first and foremost abused the Word of God.  Heather and Cornelius are FALSE TEACHERS because they preach a FALSE GOSPEL, which automatically disqualifies them from ministry. A formal investigation into why they should be avoided need only begin and end with the Scriptures. 

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In honor of Women's History Month, host Veritéetfeu discusses the role of women in ministry and sheds light on what Scripture permits and prohibits of women in the local church.

A few Truth + Fire articles that will help you follow her commentary include:

"No. Women May NOT be Pastors: Where's the Lie?"

"The Grace + Knowledge of Heather Lindsey"

"No. Women May NOT be Pastors: But Can They Be Deacons?"

"Something in the Milk Ain't Clean: 8 Preachers to Avoid in 2018"

Works Cited

[Heather Lindsey]. (2019, January 7). Urgent Care [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BTgqjoOLK4

*Heather Lindsey excerpt appears under Fair Use for the purposes of criticism and commentary.*

In this episode of Truth + Fire: The Podcast, host Veritéetfeu revisits The End is Near: 5 Things You Need to Know about the Rapture, a Truth + Fire blog post from 2016 which challenges five popular beliefs concerning the return of Jesus Christ.

RELATED CONTENT

S1E1: A Lil' Bit of Eschatology (Podcast Episode, March 1 2019)

The End is Near: 5 Things You Need to Know about the Rapture (Blog Post, October 13, 2016)

AUDIO SOURCES

Theme: Are We Still in Love (Instrumental) by Gloria Tells

Music Bed: Bonanza by Mark Jutbo

Host Veritéetfeu and mental health advocate Stephen Swinson discuss mental health and share practical tips and Biblical wisdom for maintaining your peace and mental well-being in the midst of COVID-19.

Related Content

Thoughts About Suicide + Mental Illness (Blog Post, December 3, 2019)

An Appeal to Appeal COVID-19 Church Closures (Blog Post, March 21, 2020)

Are We Cowards? Christians + COVID-19 Hugs, Hygiene + Hypocrisy (Podcast Episode, S2E2.2)

Are We Cowards? Christians + COVID-19 Prepping (Podcast Episode, S2E2.1)

Audio Sources

Theme: Are We Still in Love (Instrumental) by Gloria Tells

Music Bed: Safehouse (Instrumental) by Iso Indies

Referenced Articles

"Adjustment Disorders". Mayo Clinic. Accessed April 12, 2020. 

Are we cowards? In this three-part special, we’re talking about the Christian response to COVID-19. Declared a global pandemic, COVID-19  has impacted political, social and economic practices around the world.  But how has it impacted the Church? And, most importantly, has the Christian response been Christ-like? In Part 3, host Veritéetfeu examines justifications given for COVID-19 church closures. 

Related Content

An Appeal to Appeal COVID-19 Church Closures (Blog Post, March 21, 2020)

Are We Cowards? Christians + COVID-19 Hugs, Hygiene + Hypocrisy (Podcast Episode, S2E2.2)

Are We Cowards? Christians + COVID-19 Prepping (Podcast Episode, S2E2.1)

Audio Sources

"Atlanta Megachurch Pastor Responds To Churches That Held Sunday Service During COVID-19 Pandemic". Roland S. Martin. (March 20, 2020).

Theme: Are We Still in Love (Instrumental) by Gloria Tells

Music Bed: "Remote" by Damma Beatz

Referenced Articles

"The Church Growth Gap: The Big Get Bigger While the Small Get Smaller". Aaron Earls. Christianity Today. (March 6, 2019). 

"Michigan governor says state doesn't 'have the ability to directly enforce and control' religious gatherings amid coronavirus outbreak". Zack Budryk. The Hill. (March 22, 2020).

Are we cowards? In this three-part special, we’re talking about the Christian response to COVID-19. Declared a global  pandemic, COVID-19  has impacted political, social and economic practices around the world.  But how has it impacted the Church? And, most importantly, has the Christian response been Christ-like? In Part 2, we examine new social and hygienic measures that could easily take Believers down an unloving and hypocritical path. 

Related Content

An Appeal to Appeal COVID-19 Church Closures (Blog Post, March 21, 2020)

Are We Cowards? Christians + COVID-19 Prepping (Podcast Episode, S2E2.1)

Audio Sources

"Coronavirus Update: 5 Alternatives to the Traditional Handshake". American Lung Association. March 11, 2020.

"How to Wash Your Hands". Babylon Health. March 5, 2020

"How to Use Hand Sanitizer Effectively". Babylon Health. March 6, 2020. 

Theme: Are We Still in Love (Instrumental) by Gloria Tells

Music Bed: "Trending" by A P O L L O ft. Timothy Infinite