Episodes
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In this special episode of Pass The Mic Jemar Tisby reads the entire historic address of Frederick Douglass entitled, "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?"
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Introducing The Black Christian Experience (Episode 1)
Welcome to a brand new podcast called “The Black Christian Experience”!
This season's theme: "How?" We want to spend this season wrestling with the practical and tangible realities of what it means to be both Black and Christian, all at the same time.
In this first episode, our host G. Tyler Burns wrestles with this central theme:
How are we still here?
This question is a double entendre that can bring confusion and clarity depending on how we ask it. But hidden beneath the surface of this question, we can find something mysterious and wonderful about ourselves and also about this podcast.
Be sure to subscribe to The Black Christian Experience Podcast wherever you are listening. And find out more at bcepodcast.com
If you want to support this work, join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thebce/membership
This is a Mavrik Production. Special thanks to Yabui Media for providing the space for this episode recording.
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Missing episodes?
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A bit of a time capsule episode this week as we through it back to right before the pandemic. We hosted a live meetup/recording in Houston Texas to discuss 4 threats to preventing the progress of Racial Justice.
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Tyler and Jemar introduce a new series "Can I Get A Witness" taking a look at what it means to be a Black Christian Witness. This episode: Black Legacy
Interestingly enough... when this episode was first released, 5-10 minutes of the intro were missing. I'm unsure as to why. It could have been a technical issue but I'm glad to say I was able to find the master track so please enjoy for the first time ever the full episode of The Witness of Black Legacy.
Original Airdate: Mar 2020
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Tyler and Jemar introduce a new series "Can I Get A Witness" taking a look at what it means to be a Black Christian Witness. This episode: Black Love
Original Airdate: Feb 2020
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Tyler and Jemar introduce a new series "Can I Get A Witness" taking a look at what it means to be a Black Christian Witness. This episode: Black Artistic Expression
Original Airdate: Feb 2020
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Tyler and Jemar introduce a new series "Can I Get A Witness" taking a look at what it means to be a Black Christian Witness. This episode: Justice
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Tyler and Jemar introduce a new series "Can I Get A Witness" taking a look at what it means to be a Black Christian Witness. This episode: Black Preaching
Original Publish Date: 2020-02-03
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Tyler and Jemar introduce a new series "Can I Get A Witness" taking a look at what it means to be a Black Christian Witness. This episode: History
Original Publish Date: 2020-01-27
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Jemar and Tyler are back! Is social justice heresy? Do Christians who believe in it actually affirm the Gospel?. These questions are back in the Christian conversation after “The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel” was published by a group of pastors.
Original Publish date: 2018-09-12
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We have a new podcast for you to check out! In the first full episode of Can I Get a Witness, Danielle Marck sits down with creative and entrepreneur Christina Faith. Be sure to go subscribe to the Can I Get a Witness Podcast to hear more episodes!
Christina is a bold creative force dedicated to telling impactful stories. Her journey began in social work, where she developed a deep understanding of resilience and the power of personal stories. Driven by a passion for storytelling, Christina transitioned into filmmaking, earning critical acclaim for her documentaries, feature films, and series that engage audiences and spark meaningful conversations. Through her company, The Grindhouse Inc., Christina mentors emerging creatives and helps them craft compelling content that leaves a lasting impression. Her work continues to inspire and demonstrates that creativity is a powerful tool for connection and change.
Be sure to share this episode with someone who would enjoy it!
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Is social justice heresy? Do Christians who believe in it actually affirm the Gospel?. These questions are back in the Christian conversation after “The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel” was published by a group of pastors. Part One of this 2-part episode is dedicated to a Black Christian analysis of the statement. Jemar and Tyler break down parts of the text and share some of their concerns with the language and assumptions. This is just the beginning. Stay tuned for the second half next week! Original Publish Date: 2018-09-10
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“The real problem with the Black community is fatherlessness”. If you’ve ever heard that, this podcast is for you. Jemar and Tyler are back to confront the myth of absent Black fathers. This episode covers the history of the myth, how communities of color raise their kids, and a word of appreciation for their own fathers being present in their upbringing.
Original Publish date: 2019-04-22
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“Why don’t you care about the abortion that’s happening in your own community?”
“You talk about lynching and slavery but abortion takes more black lives every day”
(sigh) If you’ve ever heard (or said) statements like these, this episode is for you. Jemar and Tyler are back to tackle the elephant in the room. Tune in for a candid conversation on the history of abortion views in the American church, the problems with the church’s approach to the conversation, and what a prophetic imagination ultimately looks like. This is not for the faint of heart (Y’all know how we do at Pass the Mic), but we hope it challenges you to move beyond the caricatures you’ve heard to a more consistent public witness.
Original Publish date: 2019-04-01
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Cultural Artifacts is our version of a Top Ten list for the year.
G. Tyler Burns and Jemar Tisby are back for part two.
This time we’ve got a few albums, some books, and a variety of movies and television shows you’ll want to check out right away!
As always, the rules remain the same: these artifacts don’t have to be new.
They just have to be consumed this year. The things that steadied us. Challenged us. Made us feel more human in a year that demanded a lot.
Don't forget to listen to Part 1: https://youtu.be/pFaTdC9-fUQ
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
No. I’m not talking about Christmas (that’s wonderful, too).
Cultural Artifacts!!!
For longtime PTM listeners, this will feel like slipping into a familiar groove.
As always, the rules remain the same: these artifacts don’t have to be new.
They just have to be consumed this year. The things that steadied us. Challenged us. Made us feel more human in a year that demanded a lot.
This is Part 1 of 2, so consider this your invitation to settle in—and start making your own list.
We’ll be back next Thursday (12/18) for part 2 of Cultural Artifacts.
Catch us on Substack Live or on my YouTube page.
What’s on your cultural artifacts list this year? Let us know in the comments.
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Pastor Tyler Burns details the 'fierce urgency of Black Christianity' at Lee University in 2020
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THROWBACK
Where do our political ideologies come from?
What are their origins?
Should our Christian faith influence our politics?
Let's discuss...
Don't @ us.
Original Publish date: 2018-12-16
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THROWBACK: Jemar and Tyler are back talking about Cindy Hyde Smith’s contentious comments during her race to be Senator of Mississippi. They discuss how to process racial bias in politics, why it matters, and how we can practically push back while holding our convictions. This is Part One so come back next week for Part Two of this discussion!
Original Publish Date:
2018-11-26
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Inspired by Bishop Marvin Sapp's Controversial Church Donation Tactics, this week on Pass The Mic we are unpacking church traditions that might need to be examined for 2025 and beyond. Whether its 'Preachers with Props', viral church moments, a lack of pastoral vetting, or an excess of gatekeeping, practices across all denominations are not above critique and should be interrogated as to their value in true Kingdom work. For those that missed it: Gospel legend and bishop Marvin Sapp faced major backlash after a resurfaced sermon clip from the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World convention went viral. In the video, Sapp instructs ushers to close the church doors until each of the 1,000 attendees donates $20, aiming to raise $40,000 on the spot. He even challenges the live stream viewers to do the same and tells pastors on stage to give $100 each.
#MarvinSapp #ChurchControversy #GospelMusic #ChristianNews #ViralVideo #PentecostalChurch #MarvinSappSermon
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