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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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? ______…

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…

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…

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…

Send us a Text Message. 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: c…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. ________________________…

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 __________________________…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Send us a text Today we discuss the latest in current events involving Joe Biden, the Supreme Court and general thoughts around Black History Month. Join us for the conversation. ________________________________________________________ Become an Insider: https://coloredcommentary.com/#insider Post Feedback: @coloredcomments (twitter & instagram) Em…

Send us a text Martin Luther King Jr was far more controversial than we might think! In this episode we discuss Dr. King and his ideas around Karl Marx, socialism and communism, as well as he general idea of the grace needed for the journey of learning! KEY LINKS in the episode https://dallasdinnertable.com/ https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/encyc…

Send us a text What does the cycle and effects of addiction have to do with racial dynamics in our society? Today, licensed therapist and university professor Amanda Giordano joins us to discuss the relationship of racial dynamics and addictions. ________________________________________________________ Become an Insider: https://coloredcommentary.c…

Send us a text We discuss the myth or reality of racial trauma and how it effects us all and our work toward civil justice. Today, Markus and Antwuan are joined by friend of the show licensed counselor, Deborah Hill. ________________________________________________________ Become an Insider: https://coloredcommentary.com/#insider Post Feedback: @co…

Send us a text We've been dealing with the effects of covid-19 for nearly two years now. The response to covid-19 has had a profound effect on our economies, ways of life, and in our communities. Recently conversations around vaccines and governmental overreach are fueling the conversation. Where does the Christian fall in these matters? JOIN US FO…

Send us a text CC hosts Markus and Antwuan have a candid discussion what Christian Nationalism is and how it effects our country and the work around race relations. ________________________________________________________ Become an Insider: https://coloredcommentary.com/#insider Post Feedback: @coloredcomments (twitter & instagram) Email questions …

Send us a text Critical Race Theory continues to fuel conversation all over the country. The conversation about whether CRT should be taught in public schools to our kids is producing even more fear and confusion around the topic. Today, we'll host a discussion with you about CRT and the effect it should have (or not have) on public education curri…

Send us a text Critical Race Theory conversations are happening all around the country. Rasool Berry joins the guys on this episode to dig a bit more into CRT and the ways its changing the conversation around racial justice in the church and in our society at large.. ________________________________________________________ Become an Insider: https:…

Send us a Text Message. Who knew that advocating for fairness and equality would be so injurious? We should have known. History should have served the warning. And yet, we find that still, in 2020, advocation for the just treatment of all citizens is a dangerous conversation. In this podcast, three ministers discuss that danger, and the scars they …

Send us a text We were excited to share the mic with Duke Kwon and Gregory Thompson (authors of "Reparations: A Christian Call For Repentance and Repair") on their latest book release and on the role of the church in the conversation around reparations. Grab a copy of the book at: https://amzn.to/3ec8oZg ____________________________________________…

Send us a text Dr. Seuss, Aunt Jemima, Mr. Potato Head, Gina Carano.... these are a few of the latest to be "cancelled" by what people are labeling "cancel culture." What is cancel culture and what does is have to do with Christians and a desire for social justice. We discuss. ________________________________________________________ Don't forget to…

Send us a text PBS created a special documentary meant to chronicle the Black Church in American history. Markus and Antwuan discuss thoughts around this documentary and some of the ideas introduced in the documentary. . . ________________________________________________________ Don't forget to REGISTER for the THREADED VIRTUAL CONFERENCE coming Ma…

Send us a text Jemar Tisby is back with us! Join us for a candid conversation with Tisby about the work of bringing the gospel to racial tension, the personal success and challenges of 2020, and the challenges we face going forward in2021. We had the chance to speak with author Jemar Tisby on his, now acclaimed, "The Color of Compromise" book and h…

Send us a text We were so delighted to spend some time with Brenda Salter McNeil to hear more intimately about her journey as a Christian fighting for reconciliation. Brenda brings her signature joy and passion to a conversation that is both challenging and inspiring. Brenda's just released a new book called Becoming Brave. You can pick one at http…

Send us a text Dr. Martin Luther King Jr is an American hero for his work toward civil rights for all people. But he is not celebrated by everyone. In this episode, Markus and Antwuan discuss the legacy of Dr. King and what he might say to our current political and religious situation in America. YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN: Virtual MLK Day Celebrat…

Send us a text You are going to love hearing what our friend, Ben Wong has to say about race, the church and diversity from an Asian American perspective. Ben is a former pastor who believes in the the bridge-building potential of God's church in the race conversation. Grab some coffee and take a listen to a conversation among friends. ____________…

Send us a text In this episode we discuss the connection and relationship between white supremacy in the American church. Author of the recently released book, "White Lies" joins us for a discussion about Christianity, supremacy, and the importance of truth. __________________________________________ Become an Insider: https://coloredcommentary.com…