Faith Uncut

Thanks Bew

This week, we are celebrating all the Mothers. Biological mothers, community mothers, biblical mothers, aunt and cousin mothers...our mothers. We see you. We love you. We thank you!

This Is Kanye

To kick off Mental Health Awareness Month, we discuss why Kanye's issues are his choice. We ask if what Mr. West is portraying aligns with Free Thought, how information is properly sourced, and why these comments are exceptionally uninformed. The blame for Kanye is placed on a lot of people. It's time for Kanye to take the credit.

Faith Stories: Reals & Feels

This week, Tee Greazy and Janelle, hosts of the Reals & Feels podcast, sat with us to share their faith stories. We all learned so much from this conversation. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did. 

 

After this episode, subscribe to Reals & Feels. It’s well worth your time!

 

https://soundcloud.com/teegreazy

Come Sunday

This week, we're discussing the Netflix film Come Sunday, the story of Carlton Pearson and his doctrinal shift regarding hell. What was the big deal? Why did it matter? Was he right?

 

There are minor spoilers here but nothing that was not public information prior to the release of the film.

 

Speech at the Joint College of Bishops: https://youtu.be/WebLD5hzyMs

 

JCOB Response: https://youtu.be/ZO3U4Lhrkt0

 

Bishop J. Delano Ellis Response: https://youtu.be/7-r7yCX7fPg

Postponed?

The Age of the Digital Griot Podcast Conference is postponed. This is the story behind what happened. 

Faith Stories: Tia

This week, we are listening to the faith journey of a very special guest. Tia joins us to guide us through her path from agnosticism to faith.

These journeys are important and not always a straight line or happy ending. We plan to bring you many of these uncut versions of people's lives.

We hope you enjoy how this story inspired us!

The Gospel of Belcalis Almanzar

The event we've all been waiting for is upon us! Cardi B released Invasion of Privacy this week. We're discussing her rise, success, and what it means for you and us. Her life should inspire us to be our fully complex selves at all times.

Also, get the album!

Did Jesus Have to Die for Our Sins?

This Easter, we're discussing 'what is it that Jesus actually did?' What happened on the cross and the days after? Why did it have to happen that way? These questions have been asked for thousands of years. These questions, and whatever answers are available, are important. Not all people view it the same way and the answers are not as simple as we would like.

In the 90's, people would often ask What Would Jesus Do? We honor this day by asking "What Did Jesus Do?"

Cancellation and Forgiveness

This week we're talking Cancellation Culture. What does it mean to be cancelled? Which steps are required to cancel something or someone? We discuss why this may be helpful and necessary and what makes it effective. But what happens after that if it is time to un-cancel the cancellation. How do you navigate the space between cancellation and forgiveness? We offer insight on both as we find our way to a few answers.

Good Church

What makes a good church? This week Mike, Amera, & J.W. discuss what goes into planning a new church, being 'called', how existing churches adapt to changing conditions, and the overall purpose of the church. It may not be what you think.

Intro Clip: Rethinking Church by Francis Chan: https://youtu.be/vTuj_QcrE6E