Best Markus Lloyd Podcasts (2025)

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A Messy Advent 1:02:23

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Send us a text Advent has always been messy, whether we've realized it or not. Herod was on the throne. Life be lifing for Mary and Joseph. Jesus was born into a world searching for hope, not unlike the moment we are in. That night was many things: exhausting, scary, surprising, painful, anything but silent. God met the world right where it was at …

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Is AI the Answer? 58:00

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Send us a text Advancing technology has always been a hot topic, inspiring some of our favorite sci-fi novels and movies. Now with AI assistants on every phone, the best hopes and the worst fears of AI are jumping from fiction into reality. Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone consider the implications of AI and its impact on relational engagement and c…

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Leading in Looney Times 56:25

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Send us a text What are church leaders dealing with as they try to shepherd their churches in 2025? Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone talk about the fears and obstacles church leaders can be faced with as they wrestle with changing demographics. As culture and communities evolve, can the church stay the same? It's a conversaion about theology, justic…

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The New White Flight 47:21

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By Markus Lloyd & Antwuan Malone

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The Charlie Kirk Episode: War or Peace? 57:24

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Send us a text After the Charlie Kirk murder, the nation seems to be in an uproar, with each day escalating more than the day before. What happens next for us? What happens next for the church? Markus and Antwuan discuss the church's role in responding to Charlie Kirk's death, and the Christians' responsibility in an explosive and divided political…

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Part 2: Nonviolence in 2025 1:18:02

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Send us a text Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone revisit the conversation of nonviolence as they answer questions that were sparked in part one. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast: coloredcommentary.com/apple Spotify: coloredcommentary.com/spotify Google Podcasts: coloredcommentary.com/google Stitcher: coloredcomme…

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Nonviolence in 2025: Brave or Naïve? 49:12

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Send us a text Is love powerful enough for our times? Markus and Antwuan wrestle with a tough question: Do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s nonviolent principles still work in today’s cutthroat political climate? Or has the game changed so much that power plays and “fighting fire with fire” are the only options left? From gerrymandering in Texas to glo…

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How Greed Fuels Racism: A Conversation with Malcolm Foley 1:23:48

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Send us a text Is money really the root of all evil? In this thought-provoking conversation, Malcolm Foley, author of Anti-Greed Gospel, challenges us to rethink our relationship with wealth through the lens of Jesus' teachings. In Matthew 6:24, Jesus makes it plain: "You cannot serve two masters." Yet, wealth is often the ultimate measure of succe…

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Welcome to 2025 1:13:51

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Send us a text An inauguration, a plea for mercy, and a tidal wave of change-- Welcome to 2025. Join us for another colorful conversation with hosts Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone as they discuss the first week of the new administration. Where do we go from here? Markus and Antwuan dive into the complexities of this moment reflecting on United Sta…

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Christian Witness and The Public Square 1:19:15

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Send us a text How has Christian witness been affected by the involvement of Christians in the Public Square? Throughout the series, we focused on how Christians interact with and in the Public Square. In this special bonus episode, we examine the impact of those actions with special guest Kaitlyn Schiess. It's an enlightening conversation as Marku…

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Special Episode - 2024 Election 1:24:49

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Send us a text You're processing the election, and so are we! Join the Threaded team for a candid discussion about the election. We share our feelings, what we are wrestling with, and where we find hope. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast: coloredcommentary.com/apple Spotify: coloredcommentary.com/spotify Google …

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Reflection & The Public Square (Series Finale) 1:29:28

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Send us a text With the election, the conversation has shifted. Some Christians are grieving while others are celebrating, yet the mission God calls us to remains the same. This episode was filmed before the election, but the conversation remains relevant. Join the Threaded team as we reflect on what we learned over the last eight episodes. We disc…

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Rejection & The Public Square 1:27:14

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Send us a text From favored to traitor, Nancy French shares her journey-- from becoming a successful ghostwriter for conservative political leaders to being ostracized from the Republican party when she was unwilling to endorse an unsuitable president. When her allies turned on her, Nancy found herself spiritually adrift, politically confused, and …

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Christian Nationalism & The Public Square 1:08:57

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Send us a text We talked about fears and hesitations, learned about advocacy and the value of curiosity, and discussed identity and politics. Through each episode, we asked how we can steward the gifts of democracy well. How can we love as Christ did? Now, the question is, can Christians go too far in the public square? Join the Threaded team as th…

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Effective Discourse and The Public Square 1:19:44

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Send us a text How do we have effective discourse when we disagree? Special guest Monica Guzman shares practical tips for navigating difficult political conversations while deepening the relationship rather than destroying it. Discover how curious conversations could transform your perspective and relationships. Welcome to another colorful conversa…

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Advocacy & The Public Square 1:13:18

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Send us a text Let's talk about Public Policy! Special Guest Stephen Reeves joins Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone to discuss his experience as a Christ follower, a lobbyist, and an advocate. What is advocacy? What does it mean to be a Christian and a lobbyist? It's a fascinating conversation about the separation of church and state, protecting free…

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Bonus Episode - Let's Discuss Summer 2024 1:01:33

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Send us a text From breakdancing in the Summer Olympics to a new presidential candidate, there's a lot to talk about! Join us for a special bonus episode where we take a moment to discuss the current events of Summer 2024. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast: coloredcommentary.com/apple Spotify: coloredcommentary.…

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Hesitation and The Public Square 1:11:52

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Send us a text What are the fears? Hosts Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone, with special guest Collin Packer, explore why some Christians hesitate to engage in politics. Do Christians and churches stay silent in the name of unity? What does real unity entail? The episode is full of questions as they discuss economic consequences, historical perspecti…

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Christian Response & The Public Square 1:13:09

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Send us a text What happens when we disagree? Do you try to make the public arena more Christian or exhibit Christian ethics? When it comes to protests, marches, and debates, how should Christians participate? Dr. Salvatierra joins hosts Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone to discuss public theology, power and love, and what we can learn from Christ's …

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Racial Conversations and The Public Square 1:08:04

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Send us a text It's hard to talk about race, but race and politics during an election season? How do you have a constructive conversation instead of a heated debate? Dr. Bock breaks down the levels of conversation and shares biblically based insights about identity that can help us have conversations on the hard topics. Plus, hosts Markus Lloyd and…

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Should Christians Be Involved in Politics 1:06:39

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Send us a text Should Christians vote? That's the opening question for this complex discussion on Christianity and Politics. Are voting and democracy mentioned in the Bible? Do the scriptures have examples of believers engaged in politics? Are politics the only way Christians can effect change? This conversation weaves through biblical times, the P…

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Pandering and Dog Whistles 1:03:50

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Send us a text It's game time and we're not just talking basketball! In this episode, Markus and Antwuan enter the world of politics as they discuss pandering and dog whistles. Don't miss this conversation about communication and the impact of words in an election season! _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast: color…

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The Many Faces of Social Justice 1:02:34

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Send us a text Special Guest Dorcas Cheng-Tozun joins Markus and Antwuan for a colorful conversation about social justice. Dorcas shares about her new book "Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: How to Change the World in Quiet Ways." Dive into the different forms of activism, the challenge of burnout, and how each one of us has a unique role to f…

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Diving into the Uncomfortable - A Trip to Montgomery 1:09:16

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Send us a text Markus and Antwuan have a candid conversation about Markus' trip to Montgomery Alabama with other leaders in racial justice. Antwuan shares the powerful experience of an intercultural worship service. Plus, they delve into what it means to be a disciple of Christ - if we are supposed to love those whom God loves, why don't we? ______…

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Barbie, Black Panther, Hamas & Other Responses to Power 1:13:46

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Send us a text Join the guys as they discuss current events, how it will affect next years election, and how we should respond. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast: coloredcommentary.com/apple Spotify: coloredcommentary.com/spotify Google Podcasts: coloredcommentary.com/google Stitcher: coloredcommentary.com/stitc…

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Emmett Till and Slavery 1:12:50

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Send us a text The guys discuss the Emmett Till movie and Florida's declaration that slavery was beneficial. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast: coloredcommentary.com/apple Spotify: coloredcommentary.com/spotify Google Podcasts: coloredcommentary.com/google Stitcher: coloredcommentary.com/stitcher IHeart Radio: c…

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A Black Man Befriending the KKK and Converting Them! (w/ Daryl Davis) 1:12:08

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Send us a text Daryl Davis is a world-renowned musician and well-known for befriending several Ku Klux Klan members. Listen to his powerful story about how God is using him. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast: coloredcommentary.com/apple Spotify: coloredcommentary.com/spotify Google Podcasts: coloredcommentary.co…

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Do We Affirm Affirmative Action? 1:16:06

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Send us a text The Supreme Court repealed Affirmative Action in the United States. Tune in to hear what Markus and Antwuan have to say about it. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast: coloredcommentary.com/apple Spotify: coloredcommentary.com/spotify Google Podcasts: coloredcommentary.com/google Stitcher: coloredcom…

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What Does Israel Have to do With Ethnic and Cultural Conflict? 1:17:02

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Send us a text Markus recently visited Israel and found some remarkable similarities to the issues of race here in America. In this episode, Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone recap his trip and discuss how what he learned effected his views around the work we're dong here. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast: colore…

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Let’s Talk about Basketball and Juneteenth with Rasool Berry 1:13:45

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Send us a text What do you know about Juneteenth? Think it is just a Black holiday? Listen as Markus and Antwuan talk to Rasool Berry about his documentary “Juneteenth: Faith in Freedom” and how he connects the holiday to faith and the collective freedom of all people. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast: coloredc…

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Talking Chasing Justice & the Challenge of Multi-Ethnic Worship with Sandra Von Opstal 1:07:03

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Send us a text We're so excited to chat again with Sandra Von Opstal about how the church can create a better culture of worship in diverse environments. This interview reminds us to embrace and embody the communal aspects of our worship experiences. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast: coloredcommentary.com/apple…

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First Nations, Canadian Residential Schools, and Reconciliation With Melissa Ewing 1:00:07

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Send us a text Milissa is a half-white, half-indigenous pastor in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Listen as she talks about the Canadian Residential School System and how it was a catalyst for her work. Join us as we hear about the reconciliation work that Milissa is doing in her life and with her church. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Li…

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Turning Lament to Joy With Sheila Wise Rowe 1:06:52

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Send us a text In this interview, we talk with Sheila Rise Rowe about her recent writings about racial lament and ways to Christian community can leverage it for healing. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast: coloredcommentary.com/apple Spotify: coloredcommentary.com/spotify Google Podcasts: coloredcommentary.com/g…

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Learn Their Names: An Interview About the Asian-American Experience in the American Church 1:04:07

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Send us a text We get the privilege of interviewing Sabrina Chan, Linson Daniel and La Chow on a book they co-authored called "Learning Our Names: Asian Americans on Identity, Relationships, and Vocation." This is an eye-opening conversation about the not-so-simple dynamics of navigating life and church as an Asian-American Christian. Book: Learnin…

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Should We Cancel Black History Month? 58:58

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Send us a text Black History Month was established for a specific purpose. Is the celebratory month achieving that purpose or does it make matters worse? Today, we discuss the dynamics around Black History Month in 2023. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast: coloredcommentary.com/apple Spotify: coloredcommentary.co…

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The Sequel: Christmas and Christian Nationalism Part 2 1:09:17

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Send us a text We finish the year with the second part of our Christian Nationalism conversation. In this episode we get into the definition and practicality of Christian Nationalism. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast: coloredcommentary.com/apple Spotify: coloredcommentary.com/spotify Google Podcasts: coloredcom…

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Christmas & Christian Nationalism 1:08:33

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Send us a text It's a Christmas episode and nothing quite says 'Tis the Season like a conversation around Christian nationalism. Right? In this episode, Antwuan and Markus chat about the holidays and about the intensifying conversation brewing around the legitimacy of Christian nationalism, _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links A…

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Born in Singapore, Pastoring Multiethnic Church in Denver | Interview with Nirup Alphonse 1:13:22

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Send us a text Nirup Alphonse is the lead and teaching Pastor of LIFEGATE Church in Denver, Colorado. LIFEGATE is one of the fastest growing churches in the city and since it’s inception it has had a prayer for vision to be an inter-ethnic and intergenerational community. Pastor Nirup is a gifted communicator of the Scriptures who aims to preach th…

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From Goldman Sachs to Multiethnic Discipleship | An interview with Michelle Sanchez 51:28

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Send us a text We get to have a compelling interview with author and speaker Michelle Sanchez about her calling to serve the church. Michelle shares with us about her most recent book release, "God's Beloved Community. Michelle T. Sanchez, MDiv, ThM, serves as Executive Minister of Make and Deepen Disciples for the Evangelical Covenant Church, a mu…

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Pastor Derwin Gray Talks Fishing, the Gospel and the Diverse Church! 56:51

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Send us a text Markus and Antwuan sit down with Pastor Derwin Gray to get a tease for what he'll be sharing at the Mosaix Conference on Nov. 8-10! Pastor Gray was coming off his fishing sabbatical, but that didn't mean he wasn't fired up. Check out this show if you need a boost! _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast…

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"Divided by Faith" Author, Michael Emerson Joins us for an Interview! 1:12:42

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Send us a text Michael Emerson is one of the most-mentioned authors on this podcast. It is our DEEPEST pleasure to be able to interview him fo our show as we continue to lead up to the Mosaix Conference 2022 Get your tickets at mosaixconference.com to join us in Dallas, or go to mosaixconference.vfairs.com for the virtual experience (if you can't m…

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When Someone Spray Paints F words, Racial Slurs and Swastikas on a Church! | Colored Commentary Live 1:05:58

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Send us a text Racist vandalism in the neighborhood, racial slurs during the Duke/BYU volleyball game and a lady shouting in racists slurs in Plano Texas. Markus and Antwuan jump on to talk about it. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast: coloredcommentary.com/apple Spotify: coloredcommentary.com/spotify Google Podc…

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Race, Leadership and the 21st Century Church Interview w/ Mark DeYmaz 1:14:44

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Send us a text This interview with Mark DeYmaz talks about the inevitable dynamic of race in the 21st-century church in America. Mark provides practical and spiritual conversation around multicultural dynamics in church development. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast: coloredcommentary.com/apple Spotify: coloredc…

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Answering Questions: How responsible am I for the things I didn't do? Does POC excellence and leadership disprove systemic racism? 1:14:03

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Send us a text In this episode we dip into the grab bag of questions the show has received. Among them are questions about whether seeing black governmental leaders and CEOs disprove systemic racism as well as the oft-discussed conversation of culpability. How responsible am I for the sins of a generation I wasn't apart of. ________________________…

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Talking to your Kids about Race w/ Dorena Williamson 1:11:55

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Send us a text There's lots of concern about how to handle conversations around race with kids. Our guest today has tackled that topic head-on and chose to sit with us to share her story about how she got into writing about race for kids, and what projects she has coming! Check out Dorena's Writing at Dorena's Amazon Page __________________________…

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Let's Talk Faith-Rooted Activism (with Alexia Salvatierra) 1:10:44

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Send us a text What would it mean for Christians to pursue activism? What is faith-based activism and what role has it played both historically and in our modern day. Markus and Antwuan interview Alexia Salvatierra to disusss. Alexia Salvatierra is the Academic Dean of Centro Latino and Assistant Professor of Intergral Mission and Global Transforma…

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Harvard University Reparations, Elon Musk, Twitter and Jemar Tisby | Colored Commentary LIVE 1:20:39

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Send us a text Today is a grab bag of ideas as cohosts Markus and Antwuan chat about Elon Musk and twitter, Harvard and reparations and Jemar Tisby and his recent drama with Grove City. Join in for the discussion. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast: coloredcommentary.com/apple Spotify: coloredcommentary.com/spoti…

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Ancestry, Race and Redemption: An Interview with Lisa Sharon Harper (Author/Speaker) 1:12:59

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Send us a text Today we release an interview with Lisa Sharon Harper, author of new book "Fortune" as well as other released works (namely "Evangelical Does Not Equal Republican or Democrat"). In her new book, Lisa uses the power of story to recount a rich, ancestral story of how race affected her family history and what she's doing to repair it. J…

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Will & Chris and the Smack Heard Across the World 1:19:41

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Send us a text It's the 2022 Oscars and not only did Will Smith win his first "Best Actor" category, but he also smacked Chris Rock on live television over a joke about his wife Jada. In this episode, we discuss the incident from several angles. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast: coloredcommentary.com/apple Spot…

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Black History Month 2022 w/ Rasool Berry 1:10:41

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Send us a text Join us today with special guest of the show, Rasool Berry! It's the last day of Black History month and we're discussing some of our most influential black contributors to American society. _____________________________ Podcast Subscription Links Apple Podcast: coloredcommentary.com/apple Spotify: coloredcommentary.com/spotify Googl…