Mightier Than A Sword w/ John Green
201 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOur purpose is to empower those in the Black community to think about our role and responsibility to ourselves, families, communities and future.
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Am I my brother’s keeper? PresidentObama’s initiative to address
March 02, 2014 23:30 - 1 hour - 13.9 MBWhose responsibility is it to address the concerns of employment, education and violence in communities of color..... What can be done by government? What can be done by each of us?
Should Parents Allow Their Children To Fail?
February 23, 2014 23:30 - 1 hour - 13.8 MBCan Black Children afford to fail?
What does it mean to be a parent...Is parenting for everyone?
February 16, 2014 23:30 - 1 hour - 13.9 MBWhen children fail academically or fall into a life of crime do we as parents share in that failure?
Should parents allow their children to fail…… Does Blacks children have any room
February 09, 2014 23:30 - 1 hour - 13.9 MBAre Black parents failing their children by not preparing them to compete and succeed?
Are Black Husbands Becoming Extinct?
February 02, 2014 23:30 - 1 hour - 13.8 MBWhy are black women half as likely as white women to be married, and more than three times as likely as white women never to marry….. What do you see as some of the challenges that make the possibility of marriage for Black women decline? THIS IS A RE-BROADCAST
Are Black Men Avoiding Marriage or Delaying it.....
January 26, 2014 23:30 - 1 hour - 13.8 MBBlack women are three times as likely never to married than White women.....Do Black men have a favorable attitude towards marriage? Are Black men avoiding marriage or delaying it?
If 1 out of 9 Black men in the U.S are in jail.... what about marriage?
January 19, 2014 23:30 - 1 hour - 13.9 MBWhat are the chances of Black women getting married if she’s praying for a husband and he’s praying for a release date? 1 out of 9 Black men between the ages of 20-29 are in jail or prison in the U.S.....
Are Black Husbands Becoming Extinct?
January 12, 2014 23:30 - 1 hour - 13.9 MBWhy are black women half as likely as white women to be married, and more than three times as likely as white women never to marry….. What do you see as some of the challenges that make the possibility of marriage for Black women decline?
Traditions, Values and Cultures
January 06, 2014 00:10 - 1 hour - 13.6 MBTo start off, this year M-tas will focus on the black family and black relationships for the first quarter of the 2014.... So let the healing and dialog continue! Listen to this re-broadcast as we talk about black parenting, black relationships and the black family "Traditions, Values and Cultures."
2013 A year-end review: Time of reflection and renewal
December 29, 2013 23:30 - 1 hour - 13.8 MBAs this year comes to a close and the coming year presents us with new hopes and new challenges we must never forget to practice gratitude. Gratitude gives us the spiritual and mental edge to press forward no matter the obstacle.... So as we leave the last Sunday of 2013 what are you most grateful for?
The influence Of money and social pressure that leads to debt, misery and crime
December 22, 2013 23:30 - 1 hour - 13.8 MBWhat different choices will you make in the coming year with your money? Its perfectly fine to be a work in progress.....Making more money may not be the issue but rather how we handle the money currently being earned....
Nelson Mandela, The Man, His Message And Myth
December 15, 2013 23:30 - 1 hour - 13.8 MBWhat can we learn from the life of Nelson Mandela
Harry Belafonte, Jay Z And the intergenerational Beef Principal or Profit
December 08, 2013 23:30 - 1 hour - 13.9 MBTo whom much is given much is required does this saying hold true for Jay Z, Did he owe it to the black community to end his partnership with Barneys?
7 Habits Of Highly Effective People Part III
November 24, 2013 23:30 - 57 minutes - 12.9 MBFinal book discussion of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People... Part III
Decisions, choices and Consequences.... What will you do to get ahead?
November 17, 2013 23:30 - 1 hour - 13.8 MBDecisions, choices and Consequences.... What will you do to get ahead? Certain women have always use sex as bait remember Monica Lewinsky but rape as leverage? # scandal
Traditions, Values and Culture
November 10, 2013 23:30 - 1 hour - 13.6 MBWhat is the point of traditons and long held Values, is there wisdom to be found in traditions such as marriage, family or roles? You decide......
Shop and Frisk or Shop at your own risk
November 03, 2013 23:30 - 59 minutes - 13.4 MBWhen you consider the recent race and class lawsuit filed against Barney’s and the national attention that Black leaders are bringing to the issue of shopping while Black… Will Black consumers be treated better and have a better shopping experience?… Let’s be honest who wants to lose a consumer group who has the capital to spend $350 on Belts and $2,500 on handbags?
7 Habits Of Highly Effective People. Part 2
October 27, 2013 22:30 - 1 hour - 13.8 MBJoin us for our second discussion of our quarterly book selection 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
What is wrong with being Judged?
October 20, 2013 22:30 - 59 minutes - 13.4 MBIs Pastor Marvin Winans correct in his decision not the bless children born to unwed mothers? Who is he to judge and Whose standards is he upholding?
Goverment Shut Down/ EBT Failure
October 13, 2013 22:30 - 45 minutes - 10.3 MBHow long will this standoff in Washington last and could more people having access to affordable care really lead to us defaulting on our debt?
When To Shoot? Unarmed women killed after ignoring law
October 06, 2013 22:30 - 47 minutes - 10.6 MBWere there other ways that law enforcement could have handled this situation? Now we know that this unarmed woman was challenge with mental illness.
The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People
September 29, 2013 22:30 - 1 hour - 13.8 MBWhy is it that some fail while others succeed not because of their circumstances or conditions but their habits..... Join us for our monthly book discussion as we create new habits of reading consistently and sharing with others as we learn, grow and develope.
40 Billion Dollar Cut In the Food Stamp Program.
September 22, 2013 22:30 - 46 minutes - 10.4 MBShould Food Assistance to those who need the help be up for debate?
Traditions,Values and Culture Part 2
September 15, 2013 22:30 - 1 hour - 13.6 MBWhat is the point of traditons and long held Values, is there wisdom to be found in traditions such as marriage, family or roles? You decide...... Part 2
Traditions, Values and Culture
September 08, 2013 22:30 - 1 hour - 13.8 MBWhat is the point of traditons and long held Values, is there wisdom to be found in traditions such as marriage, family or roles? You decide......
The unexpected does occur, but not living forever should not
September 01, 2013 22:30 - 36 minutes - 8.15 MBNot Living forever is not the unexpected....So give your family the financial security they deserve by protecting them with life insurance...
The Power of Music and the Influence of the EMCee.
August 25, 2013 22:30 - 45 minutes - 10.2 MBfhjfhfh
Outwitting The Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success.PIII
August 18, 2013 22:30 - 1 hour - 13.8 MBFinal discussion of our quarterly book selection Outwitting The Devil. The secret to Freedom and Success
The impact of the war on drugs and is it time to end it....
August 11, 2013 22:30 - 1 hour - 13.7 MBWar on drugs is it time to end it?
Can a hoodie and saggin jeans make you a target?
August 04, 2013 22:30 - 1 hour - 13.7 MBShould young people be singled out and viewed as threating due to their style of dress and language or should this expression be seen simply as youth culture?
Contingency thinking and planning for families
July 28, 2013 22:30 - 31 minutes - 6.92 MBJoin us today as we discuss Why contingency thinking and planning should be considered by all families with your host John Green.
Outwitting The Devil Part II
July 21, 2013 22:30 - 1 hour - 15.3 MBTune in today at 5:30 pm as we continue our journey to discover how to experience success and freedom. If the devil is real, can the devil be conquered and outwitted? If you have lost your edge or have yet to discover purpose you might not want to missed this conversation. To listen call 718-508-9533.
Where do we go from here? Remembering Trayvon
July 14, 2013 22:30 - 1 hour - 13.7 MBMaking sense of the Zimmerman not guilty verdict
Will there be justice for Trayvon?
July 07, 2013 22:30 - 45 minutes - 10.2 MBJoin us as we explore the question will the Martin family find justice of the death of Trayvon or will they have to settle with a wrongful death lawsuit?
The necessity of life insurance
June 30, 2013 22:30 - 24 minutes - 5.4 MBToday on MTAS radio we will be discussing the necessity of life insurance and why you should never buy it!
Outwitting The Devil: The secret to freedom & success
June 23, 2013 22:30 - 44 minutes - 10 MBJoin today as we discuss Outwitting The Devil: The secret to freedom & success by Napoleon Hill, our quarterly book selection.
Outwitting The Devil: The secret to freedom & success
June 23, 2013 22:30 - 44 minutes - 10 MBJoin today as we discuss Outwitting The Devil: The secret to freedom & success by Napoleon Hill, our quarterly book selection.
The importance of fathers and the role that women play?
June 16, 2013 22:30 - 45 minutes - 10.3 MBOn today's show we will discuss the importance of fathers and the role that woman play in chooing their children's fathers? Today's guest will be Monique Howard and Jill Allison.
Are Black Fathers M.I.A?
June 09, 2013 22:30 - 45 minutes - 10.2 MBOn today's show we ask the question Are Black men missing from the lives of our children or simply not home? Our guest will be Les Rogers of ITC Consulting and Jahmal Coles, founder of the Role Model Movement.
More Perspective on President Obama's Morehouse Speech
June 02, 2013 22:30 - 38 minutes - 8.68 MBDon't Judge a book by it's cover: What every Black American can learn from President Obama's Commencement Speech given at Morehouse College.
Chicago School closing and The Obama Speech
May 26, 2013 22:30 - 45 minutes - 10.3 MBToday's discussion we will disuss the CPS closings and President Obama's speech at Morehore College. Today's guest will be Randy Evans and Akbar Beyah.
White Fear or White Reality: The Magnificent Mile Hoax
May 19, 2013 22:30 - 43 minutes - 9.78 MBIn today's conversation, we will deal with White Fear or White Reality:The Magnificent Mile Hoax. Our guests will be Smoke "JT" Taylor, Akbar Beyah and Sholanda Sloan.
Motherhood
May 12, 2013 22:30 - 42 minutes - 9.6 MBToday's topic do discussion the Beauty and the Challenges of Motherhood. Our guest will be Sholanda Sloan
Mightier Than A Sword Radio with Host John Green
April 21, 2013 22:30 - 45 minutes - 10.2 MBJoin us at 6:30pm EST for M-TAS Radio Show as we talk about celebrities, role models and star power with three rising high school students, Jimmie Taylor III from Urban Prep High School, Quintin Bohannon from Thornwood High and Jhermani Green from Downers Grove South. www.m-tas.org
Mightier Than A Sword Radio with Host John Green
April 14, 2013 22:30 - 45 minutes - 10.1 MBJoin us for M-TAS Radio with Host John Green Sundays at 5:30pm EST. Today's show will deal with the relevance of churches in the black community, black youth unemployment, and black businesses.
Mightier Than A Sword Radio with Host John Green
April 07, 2013 22:30 - 44 minutes - 9.97 MBJoin us for M-TAS Radio with Host John Green Sundays at 5:30pm EST. Today's show will deal with the relevance of churches in the black community, black youth unemployment, and black businesses.
Mightier Than A Sword Radio with Host John Green
April 07, 2013 22:30 - 44 minutes - 9.97 MBJoin us for M-TAS Radio with Host John Green Sundays at 5:30pm EST. Today's show will deal with the relevance of churches in the black community, black youth unemployment, and black businesses.
Mighter than a Sword
March 31, 2013 22:30 - 38 minutes - 8.62 MBOur purpose in building this community is to empower individuals in the Black community to think about our role and responsibility to ourselves, families, communities and future. To encourage thinking, dialogue and collective effort towards rebuilding homes, schools, churches, businesses, organizations and communities one mind at a time.
Mightier Than A Sword - Black Talk Radio
March 24, 2013 22:30 - 46 minutes - 10.3 MBJoin us for M-TAS Radio with Host John Green tomorrow at 5:30pm CST. Tomorrow's conversation will deal with role models, Chicago public school closings, and the future of education.
Mightier Than A Sword Radio: Violence in Chicago Part 3
March 17, 2013 22:00 - 47 minutes - 10.6 MBWe will continue the conversation about violence in Chicago, remembering Jonylah Watkins, the 6-month old who became the younges victim of gun violence in Chicago. We will also discuss the Black Starr Youth Report Card, the role straw buyers play in violence. Tune in at 5:30pm CST on Sunday to join the conversation.