Truth's Table

Sponsor: Truth’s Table Book

Episode Description: Why did God give us music? Have you ever thought about this question? What’s the purpose of music? Why does it matter, and what does theology have to do with music? Join Christina and Ekemini at the table as they converse about these questions via Stevie Wonder’s classic and legendary song, “As.” They discuss the deep theological content of As and talk about the other questions people often ask these days: “Is R&B music dead?” If not, what’s missing from it? Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! 

Article referenced in this episode: Where did the love go? In today’s black pop music, love songs are harder to find: https://andscape.com/features/where-did-the-love-go-in-todays-black-pop-music-love-songs-are-harder-to-find/

Support Truth’s Table: 

Purchase our book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable

PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable

Episode Description:

Whose faith is it, really? Will the real Christians please stand up!?

“Steady in the Storm,” is the topic on the table. Christina and Ekemini are at the table talking about true Christianity vs. counterfeit Christianity, and how our true faith in Jesus Christ of Nazareth keeps them “Steady in the Storm.” 

There is so much confusion in the land, so make sure to share this episode! Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us!

Purchase our book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/

Support Truth’s Table: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable

PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTable

Truth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donate

Episode Description:

In 2025, the U.S. economy has taken a sharp decline due to tariffs, stagnate wages, inflation, unlawful termination of federal workers, just to name a few factors. Unfortunately and unsurprisingly, no demographic has been hit harder than Black women. Last month, The New York Times, released an article entitled, “In Trump’s Federal Work Force Cuts, Black Women Are Among the Hardest Hit”.  Christina and Ekemini are sitting at the table to give hope, encouragement, and presence to the unemployed. They also share the impacts these economic changes and targeting has had on them individually and on Truth’s Table as a whole. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us!  

NYT Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/us/politics/trump-federal-work-force-black-women.html

Global State of Black Women (Financial Relief): https://globalstateofwomen.com/

Purchase our book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/

Support Truth’s Table: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable

PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTable

Truth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donate

Sponsor(s): Ten x 10

Episode Description: As the old adage goes, “all good things must come to an end.” This is our final episode of our “Teens at The Table” series, and we are ending it with a topic that is near and dear to our hearts here at Truth’s Table: Justice. In this episode, Christina is sitting with our brilliant teens to discuss the intersection of faith and justice. This episode along with the entire series gives us hope for a brighter future. The kids are alright, by God’s grace.

This series is made possible by our ministry partnership with Ten x 10. Through innovative resources and collaborative efforts, TENx10 supports youth discipleship efforts across diverse communities. Visit 1010.org and follow @tenx10collab on social media to learn more and join the movement. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! 

Purchase our book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/

Support Truth’s Table: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable

PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTable

Truth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donate

Sponsor(s): Ten x 10

Episode Description: 

We are back in our “Teens at The Table” series! In this episode, mental health is the topic on the table. Christina is sitting with the teens to discuss mental health, and she asks them about what external factors impact their mental health. The teens share what they want adults to know about their mental health and the various ways social media and peer pressure negatively impact their mental health. This series is made possible by our ministry partnership with Ten x 10. Through innovative resources and collaborative efforts, TENx10 supports youth discipleship efforts across diverse communities. Visit 1010.org and follow @tenx10collab on social media to learn more and join the movement. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! 

Purchase our book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/Purchase our book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/

Support Truth’s Table: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable

PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable

Episode Description: 

In this episode, we are honored to welcome back our dear friend, Rev. Dr. Nicole Massie Martin (@nmassiemartin), for another “Behind the Book” episode. Join us as Nicole shares the reasons why she wrote “Nailing It” and how we can become better leaders wherever God has called us to serve. Nicole wrote this leadership book from her vantage point as a Black woman with seasoned leadership skills from the C-Suite to the Church. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! 

Learn more about Rev. Dr. Nicole Massie Martin: 

Reverend Doctor Nicole Massie Martin was born and educated in Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University with a triple major in Human and Organizational Development, Educational Studies, and French. Dr. Martin received her Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and earned a Doctor of Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. 

Dr. Martin serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Christianity Today. She is the founder and Executive Director of Soulfire International Ministries, which accelerates thriving for pastors, churches, and younger leaders. She is also active in her local congregation in Maryland at Kingdom Fellowship AME Church where she leads the Grow Ministry.

Dr. Martin is a gifted writer and author of numerous articles including three books: Nailing It: Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering & Surrender, Made to Lead: Empowering Women for Ministry and Leaning In, Letting Go: A Lenten Devotional. She serves on the executive council of the National Association of Evangelicals, the board of trustees at Fuller Theological Seminary, and on the National Advisory Council for the Salvation Army. She is a founding board member of the Center for Christianity and Public Life and has been inducted into the esteemed Board of Preachers at Morehouse College. Dr. Martin is married to her best friend, Dr. Mark Martin, and they have two amazing daughters.

Buy Nailing It by Rev. Dr. Nicole Massie Martin: https://www.ivpress.com/nailing-it?srsltid=AfmBOor7aKIpqNe_ks3I5QSpANzqYhBygItGxFoC8rZq39Z3LWAwuNZWSupport Truth’s Table: 

Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/book

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable

PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable

Sponsor(s): Ten x 10

Episode Description: In this episode, join Christina and the teens at the table as they discuss all things relationships in the digital age. The teens discuss cautions and curiosities about online relationships, what they’ve been taught to look for in relationships, and the place of faith in their relationships. Be prepared to be encouraged and have your assumptions challenged by the teens.

This series is made possible by our ministry partnership with Ten x 10. Through innovative resources and collaborative efforts, TENx10 supports youth discipleship efforts across diverse communities. Visit 1010.org and follow @tenx10collab on social media to learn more and join the movement. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! 

Support Truth’s Table: 

Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/book

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable

PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTable

Truth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donate

Sponsor(s): Ten x 10

Episode Description: In this episode, join Christina at the table as she facilitates an insightful panel conversation with some brilliant teenagers. They share their perspectives on their use and/or abstention from social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and streaming platforms. Their perspectives are enlightening and are sure to spark some great conversation with the young people in your life. This series is made possible by our ministry partnership with Ten x 10. Through innovative resources and collaborative efforts, TENx10 supports youth discipleship efforts across diverse communities. Visit 1010.org and follow @tenx10collab on social media to learn more and join the movement. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us!Support Truth’s Table: 

Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/book

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable

PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTable

Sponsor(s): Ten x 10

Episode Description: Christina and Ekemini are back at the table with a brand new mini-series entitled, “Teens at The Table.” Join Ekemini and Christina at the table as they discuss the importance of this series, as this is the first time they have had teenagers at the table. Truth’s Table is honored to model the importance of intergenerational learning and exchange, as the teens discuss how their Christian faith informs several aspects of their lives. This series is made possible by our ministry partnership with Ten x 10. Through innovative resources and collaborative efforts, TENx10 supports youth discipleship efforts across diverse communities. Visit 1010.org and follow @tenx10collab on social media to learn more and join the movement. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us!

Support Truth’s Table: 

Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/book

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable

PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable

Episode Description:

In this special teaching episode of Truth’s Table, co-host Dr. Christina Edmondson brings a powerful and timely message drawn from 1 Samuel 22. In a sermon that speaks directly to the heart of our times, Dr. Christina explores themes of refuge, responsibility, and the dangers of unchecked emotions by contrasting the paths of King Saul and David.

Through the biblical narrative, listeners are invited to reflect on the devastating consequences of jealousy, paranoia, and the refusal to receive correction—as embodied by Saul—and the faithful resilience of David, even under pressure and betrayal.

Tune in and be encouraged, convicted, and reminded that even in our darkest hours, we are never beyond the reach of God’s justice or the call to walk in humility before the true King—Jesus Christ.

Support Truth’s Table: 

Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/book

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable

PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTable

Truth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donate