Pass The Mic
183 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 840 ratingsPass The Mic is the premier podcast of The Witness – A Black Christian Collective. Tune in every week for engaging discussions and high profile interviews addressing the core concerns of African Americans biblically. Learn more at TheWitnessBCC.com
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Episodes
Reconciliation and Justice, Are They Friends or Enemies?
December 17, 2019 03:11 - 19 minutesLive from South Africa.
Announcing The Witness Foundation
December 03, 2019 16:00 - 8 minutesDonate and learn more at TheWitnessFoundation.co
Waves Movie Review with Tyler Burns
November 23, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutesTyler reviews the film Waves (2019)
The Harriet Movie and the "Woke Wars"
November 14, 2019 14:00 - 49 minutesHollywood finally made a movie about the inimitable Harriet Tubman. Simply entitled Harriet, the movie details the early life of the Underground Railroad's most famous conductor. But the movie did not arrive without controversy. In this episode Jemar passes the mic to Ally Henny and they discuss what they thought of the film and why we should be careful of the "Great Woke Wars" SheCametoSlay
“Jesus is King” Group Chat with Ally Henny & Aadam Keeley
November 06, 2019 18:00 - 1 hourY’all knew it was coming...out deep dive into Jesus Is King and Kanye West is finally here. AND we just had to tag in some special guests. Coming the Roots host Ally Henny and Witness team members Aadam Keeley joined us to drop gems about Kanye’s expression of faith, album rollout, and the church’s response.
Live Free or Die: An Interview with Leslie Odom, Jr.
October 28, 2019 06:00 - 41 minutesWe got Leslie Odom on the podcast, y’all! The Hamilton and Tony Award winner stopped by to discuss his role in the upcoming film “Harriet”. But you know we couldn’t stop there! Jemar and Tyler unpack Harriet Tubman’s Christian influence, Black radical tradition, and wrestle with the crucial question: “Are we doing enough to liberate our people?”. Don’t miss this conversation!
“Politically Homeless”? Black Christian Politics
October 21, 2019 19:00 - 1 hourJemar and Tyler are back to talk about politics and answer the question: “Is political homelessness a viable solution for Black Christians?” Tune in as we discuss our personal political histories, the dilemma most of us faces when we engage politics, and the history of Black Christian political engagement.
Stop Killing Us: Botham Jean, Atatiana Jefferson, and generational trauma
October 14, 2019 14:00 - 1 hourBotham Jean, Atatiana Jefferson, and generational trauma
Pass The Mic LIVE: Don't Slide In The Middle of Brandt Jean's Hug
October 08, 2019 01:00 - 28 minutesJemar and Tyler give an impromptu live recording of the Pass The Mic podcast from the stage of this year's Joy and Justice conference. Get audio from every Joy and Justice 2019 plenary, breakout, and more by purchasing Digital Access at (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joy-and-justice-2019-digital-access-tickets-74282640377) or by becoming a patreon at patreon.com/PassTheMicPodcast
Joy And Justice: Digital Access
October 01, 2019 17:00 - 3 minutesAnnouncing Joy and Justice 2019 Digital Access! Learn more at JoyAndJustice.com Become a patreon and get Joy and Justice 2019 Ditial Access for free at patreon.com/PassTheMic
The Witness LIVE: Justice
September 16, 2019 13:00 - 39 minutesThis Labor Day, The Witness hosted a live Podcast-A-Thon to help raise support for the upcoming Joy And Justice Conference. Be sure to donate at JoyAndJustice.com
The Witness LIVE: Joy
September 09, 2019 13:00 - 44 minutesThis Labor Day, The Witness hosted a live Podcast-A-Thon to help raise support for the upcoming Joy And Justice Conference. Be sure to donate at JoyAndJustice.com
A Time to Heal
August 27, 2019 18:00 - 58 minutesTyler and Jemar talk about the emotional and spiritual scars the past several years of racism and injustice have left on many of us. Listen as they describe why the Joy and Justice conference, our first national gathering, provides a time of healing for people who are weary in the struggle. JoyAndJustice.com
White Jesus w/ Seun "S.O." Otukpe
August 15, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourThis is a first for Pass The Mic! The hip hop artist S.O. chose our podcast to debut his new song "White Jesus" and you get to hear it in this episode. We interview S.O. about his experiences as a Nigerian immigrant to the U.K. and the U.S., and we talk about how images of Christ can reinforce or dismantle ideas of racial superiority. Apple https://music.apple.com/us/album/augustines-legacy/1471205112?ls=1 iTunes https://music.apple.com/us/album/augustines-legacy/1471205112?ls=1&ap...
Is Racism Worse in the South
July 30, 2019 17:00 - 44 minutesEaron James joins Jemar to discuss whether racism is worse in the South than other parts of the country. They even get international and talk about their experiences with racism and racial profiling while traveling abroad. This episode helps give perspective on the pervasiveness of racism in all parts of the world and how to spot it. Link: "The Warmth of Other Suns" by Isabel Wilkerson - https://www.amazon.com/Warmth-Other-Suns-Americas-Migration/dp/0679763880 Link: "The Case for R...
Black Church Hurt
July 16, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourJemar and Tyler are back with Part 2 of our Black Church series, this time to respond to listener feedback on the previous episode. Listen in as they have a transparent discussion about misogynoir, the prosperity gospel, pastoral idolatry, and homophobia. It’s a heavy discussion but one we feel is necessary. Keep the feedback coming!
"What to the Slave is the Fourth of July"
July 04, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourIn 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?"
Why don’t you attend a Black Church?
July 01, 2019 14:00 - 1 hourWe’ve talked about the “Quiet Exodus” of Black Christians from White Evangelical spaces, but the question is “Where’s the Promised Land?“. Jemar and Tyler answer the question by giving their history with the Black Church, what options Black Christians have, and some of the challenges of attending a Black Church in 2019. But we wanna hear your story. Share it with us!
How to Raise Justice-Minded Black Children Part 2
June 17, 2019 16:00 - 56 minutesWe’re back for Part 2 of our series on How to Raise Justice Minded Black Children. Tyler is joined by Ally Henny, host of Combing the Roots, to discuss this topic from the perspective of Black Mothers. Tune in as we talk about the differences between Black Mothers and Fathers, how to raise younger children with the right mindset, and the influence of our culture to create the capacity for justice and dignity. Part 3 coming soon!
When the President Crashes your Church Service
June 05, 2019 15:00 - 52 minutesJemar and Tyler are back for a bonus episode to discuss the controversial visit of President Trump to Pastor’s David Platt’s McLean Bible Church on Sunday for prayer. Was it unwise? Was it standard operating procedure? How do Black Christians perceive these situations? How can we learn from incidents like this as we work through our own relationship with people in power? Tune in for a Black Christian perspective on this scenario. https://www.mcleanbible.org/prayer-president https:...
How to Raise Justice-Minded Black Children Part 1
June 03, 2019 15:00 - 45 minutesIn a world that is caught up with personal success, is it possible to raise Black children who are care for their neighbors? On this episode, Tyler is joined by The Witness Pastor-in-Residence Earon James to discuss how to raise justice-minded Black children in a divisive, narcissistic world. Also, don’t forget to register for the Joy and Justice Conference coming this Fall in Chicago on October 4-5!
Let's Talk About Trolls
May 27, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutesTyler Burns and Producer Beau York discuss how they individually and The Witness organizationally has wrestled with trolls.
Issa Health Challenge
May 15, 2019 18:00 - 1 hourBet you didn’t expect this...Jemar and Tyler get real about mental, spiritual, and physical health on this episode. The guys share some personal stories, Black history (of course), and come up with a health challenge live on air. If you’re serious about living a healthy lifestyle, join us! Use the hashtag #PTMWhole to let us know you’re participating!
Interview: Van Jones
May 08, 2019 14:00 - 19 minutesVan Jones joins Tyler to discuss Restorative Justice
The Myth of Absent Black Fathers
April 22, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour“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. Note: An unedited version was released previously by mistake. The episode has been updated to the correct version. If you have an...
“The Blood of Jesus is the Bridge, not my Back” with Ekemini Uwan
April 09, 2019 05:00 - 57 minutesAre y’all ready? We have one of our great friends on the podcast today. Ekemini Uwan joins us to talk about her recent traumatic experiences at The Sparrow Conference and all of the things. We talked about anti-racism, secondary trauma, the power of speaking to our black kinsmen, and speaking the truth in love. Break your notepads out for this one. Ekemini drops some gems! Read more about Ekemini’s experience at the Sparrow Conference in an article by our very own DeeDee Roe “Captiv...
Abortion and the Black Community
April 01, 2019 06:00 - 58 minutes“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 imagi...
Pass The Remote: Into the Spider-Verse
March 18, 2019 16:00 - 47 minutesTyler and Beau breach the multiverse to find a theology of abundance in the Oscar Award Winning Spiderman: Into The Spider-Verse
Is Black History Month Colonized?
March 11, 2019 18:00 - 43 minutesBlack History Month was wild, y’all. From blackface to KKK hoods to alleged hate crimes, every day was something new. But rather than questioning 2019 BHM, Jemar and Tyler question the premise itself. Is Black History Month still useful or is there a better way for us to remember our history? How do we protect our spaces from those who would remove the purpose of a celebration that means so much to our community? Listen in and let us know what you think!
Footnotes: Green Book, Cohen, and Black History Month
March 04, 2019 14:00 - 50 minutesIn this episode Jemar talks the Oscars and the film Green Book, he views the political theater of Michael Cohen's testimony before a Congressional committee, and talks about how to celebrate Black History Month all year.
The Story of Ann Atwater with Jonathan Wilson Hartgrove
March 04, 2019 02:00 - 39 minutesRecently co-host Tyler Burns had the opportunity to watch the forthcoming film Best of Enemies starring Taraji P. Henson and Sam Rockwell. The film chronicles the unlikely relationship between Civil Rights activist Ann Atwater and KKK leader C.P. Ellis. After watching the film, Tyler had mixed feelings about its framework and messaging. He decided to get to the bottom of Ann Atwater’s life by talking to someone who knew her personally. Following the controversial Best Picture Oscar ...
What is Anti-Racism?
February 11, 2019 06:00 - 35 minutesAlly Henny stops by to chat with Jemar about ant-racism and what it means to be anti-racist verses 'not racist'
Why Do Multi-Ethnic Churches Fail?
February 04, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutesPastor Earon James, host of the 'Theology Q & A' Podcast returns to Pass The Mic along side Jeamr Tisby to answer the question 'Why do multi-ethnic churches fail?'
Live From Chicago: The Color of Compromise Book Launch
January 28, 2019 17:00 - 36 minutesAlly Henny & Earon James interview Jemary Tisby live in Chicago at the Color of Compromise launch event!
#SurvivingRKelly
January 21, 2019 16:00 - 1 hourJemar and Tyler are back this week to discuss a serious topic: #SurvivingRKelly. The 6 part lifetime documentary swept through social media and challenged many of us to pay attention and hold him accountable. In this episode, we discuss what it means to hold ourselves accountable, how this story is being replayed in our churches/local communities, and how black men should respond to stories of the abuse of black women. Also, this is release week for Jemar’s new book “The Color of ...
The Color of Compromise: Chapter 1
January 14, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutesWe've got something special for you today! The first Chapter of Jemar's new book The Color of Compromise as read by the author himself! Order the full book now at: https://www.amazon.com/Color-Compromise-American-Churchs-Complicity/dp/0310597269/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1529093673&sr=8-1&keywords=color+of+compromise
Pass The Mic: 2018 Cultural Artifacts
January 07, 2019 02:00 - 1 hourJoin us for another insightful Pass the Mic conversation as Tyler and Jemar give their unique take on the typical year-end list. They discuss their top cultural artifacts (music, movies, tv shows, documentaries, books and people) that they’ve consumed this year. Listen as they swap interesting stories and share moving examples of personal growth. Also, we want to hear your list! What impacted your life in 2018?
Footnotes: Andrew Johnson, Was Jesus a Refugee, and the True Meaning of Kwanzaa
December 30, 2018 23:00 - 42 minutesThis week Jemar discusses Andrew Johnson, the black high school wrestler who had his dreadlocks cut off because of a white referee's ultimatum. I talk about Kwanzaa and give some history and explanations for this cultural celebration happening right now. Lastly, I ask the question, "Was Jesus a refugee?"
Footnotes with Jemar Tisby
December 24, 2018 06:00 - 26 minutesIn this atypical episode, Jemar talks the SBTS report on racism and slavery, the passing of the First Step Act criminal justice reform bill, and the Senate's approval of an anti-lynching bill after a century of inaction on the issue.
Politics and the Origins of Ideology
December 17, 2018 01:00 - 1 hourWhere do our political ideologies come from? What are their origins? Should our Christian faith influence our politics? Let's discuss... Don't @ us.
Politics and Racial Bias
November 26, 2018 12:00 - 45 minutesJemar 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!
Michael B. Jordan interview + Creed 2 Review
November 19, 2018 15:00 - 48 minutesThis week, Pass the Mic steps into the ring! Our special guest is none other than Michael B. Jordan! The actor is best known for his roles as Killmonger in Black Panther, Oscar Grant in Fruitvale Station, and Adonis Creed in Creed. He’s one of the top young actors in Hollywood, and we’re glad to have him join us on his press junket for his upcoming film, Creed 2. Listen in as discuss Creed 2, how he handles his intense roles, and the importance of black representation on the big screen. And s...
Lessons from the “Mother City” of Cape Town
November 12, 2018 14:00 - 52 minutesJemar and Tyler are back to talk about Tyler’s recent trip to South Africa with The Justice Conference. Listen in as we talk about 5 things he learned/re-learned from his time. We talk about all the things: personal identity, decolonized worship, justice, the Kingdom of God. You just have to drink it all in! Don’t forget to check out our friends in Cape Town and their wonderful ministries there! Isiphambano Center for Biblical Justice: tps://www.isiphambano.com Julle Mense: https://soundcloud...
Pass The Mic AMA From DC
November 05, 2018 13:00 - 1 hourAMA from the DC House Party....plus a little Squadcast in there as well.... hmm.
The Witness 2019: Expanding the Collective
October 31, 2018 16:00 - 18 minutesI want to write out the news... but I would be spoiling the surprises
Should We Talk about Politics in the Church?
October 23, 2018 16:00 - 37 minutesJemar and Earon James discuss the potential and pitfalls of talking politics from the pulpit and in the pews. They explore what divides Christians politically and why and how to press forward in an age of angry disagreement.
Ole Miss, Ed Meek, and Ida B. Wells
October 16, 2018 01:00 - 41 minutesJemar and Beau discuss the recent controversy at the University of Mississippi, Jemar's recent article in the New York Times, and the move to rename and/or replace problematic monuments. Jemar's NYT article: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/15/opinion/ida-b-well-ole-miss-journalism.html Red Flag (itunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/red-flag/id1435809192?mt=2 Red Flag (spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/5K1aLm5krMgIAKXfxJAcPJ?si=DK8GfIImSl2JRZPKwARazw
De-Centering Whiteness in our Conversations
October 08, 2018 02:15 - 51 minutesTyler is joined by special guest Ally Henny as they discuss what it means to “de-center” whiteness in our conversations on race and our theological discourse. Tune in as they discuss the history of the PTM FB Group and the ups and downs they’ve had in public talking about race in multi-ethnic settings.
From Aretha to Botham: Death in the Black Community
October 01, 2018 02:00 - 52 minutesJemar and Tyler talk about the death of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. On their hiatus, the world watched her funeral and came away with mixed reactions. A few weeks later, our community was rocked by the unjust killing of Botham Shem Jean. How should we deal with all this death? Listen as we give a theology on death, injustice, and lament.