On January 7, Tyre Nichols was brutally beaten by 5 Black police officers in Memphis. Three days later, he died from his injuries. After the release of the body cam video a week ago, the world has come to know who Tyre Nichols was: his life, his heart, and his passions. We are forced to ask ourselves: When will enough be enough? Tyler and Jemar discuss the murder, the reaction, and what feels different this time around. The story and the reaction: https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/tyre...
Feb 06, 2023•34 min
It's 2023 and the conversation about how to promote racial justice continues to be a salient one. A recent report from Pew Research reveals which methods and strategies Black people think are most effective. Just 13 percent of Black people say the Black Church has been most helpful to Black people in recent years. (substack.com) Support this podcast at patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 30, 2023•54 min
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And also, our favorite episode(s) of the year! Every year, we recap our favorite “cultural artifacts”. These can be books, albums, people, movies, TV shows, events….ANYTHING that got us through the year. There’s only one catch: these items do NOT have to come out this year. They just have to be consumed this year. Creating this list helps us to commemorate how we’ve grown and what has helped us get through. Join Jemar and Tyler for the first half of thei...
Jan 02, 2023•1 hr 39 min
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And also, our favorite episode(s) of the year! Every year, we recap our favorite “cultural artifacts”. These can be books, albums, people, movies, TV shows, events….ANYTHING that got us through the year. There’s only one catch: these items do NOT have to come out this year. They just have to be consumed this year. Creating this list helps us to commemorate how we’ve grown and what has helped us get through. Join Jemar and Tyler for the first half of thei...
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Faitth is one-half of the Melanated Faith Podcast. Faitth is a masters-level social worker engaging in community organizing and activism with a passion for anti-racism education. Faitth is a creative strategist who loves to produce audiovisual content. In her spare time, Faitth LOVES to travel around the world. She has been to over 19 countries and cannot wait to explore the world more. Faitth has a love for spontaneous adventures and trying new things, especially when it comes to cooking! If Fa...
Dec 22, 2022•41 min
Jemar and Tyler are back and (finally) ready to share their thoughts on 2022's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Spoilers in this episode if you have not yet seen the movie! Support this podcast at patreon.como/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Hey everyone, Jemar Tisby here and this week we are taking a break from your regularly scheduled Pass The Mic to bring you an episode of Once Upon A Time in Wakanda. Once Upon A Time in Wakanda is A Witness Podcast from way back in the before times of 2018 that explored the characters and themes of the original Black Panther film and franchise. This week, the show is returning with a spoiler filled review of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Long time listeners will recognize the voices of Earon J...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Will Jawando’s My Seven Black Fathers tells a deeply affirmative story of hope and respect for men of color at a time when Black men are routinely stigmatized. Support this podcast patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 14, 2022•39 min
Jemar and Brea Perry, content distributor for The Witness, talk about the constantly shifting landscape of social media. What is social media good for and what are the hazards? Why is a digital presence so important? What's up with racism in the algorithm? What are some best practices to ethically utilize social media for ministry. This podcast will give you tips and tools as you navigate the world of digital content distribution. Brea Perry is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilm...
Nov 07, 2022•28 min
Tyler and Jemar answer any and all questions from the Atlanta audience. Support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2022•49 min
Live from Atlanta, it's Pass The Mic. Support this podcast at pareon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 25, 2022•36 min
Can we be friends with people we disagree with? Tyler and Jemar unpack this question sent in from listener Chrisy. Support this podcast at Patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 17, 2022•30 min
By the age of 26-years old, Stanley Frankart had already spent a decade in prison. But that time in the wilderness introduced him to Jesus and changed the trajectory of his heart and his life. Stanley began a nonprofit called Young Christian Professionals which helps formerly incarcerated people re-enter life on the outside. In 2021, Stanley became part of the inaugural cohort of The Witness Fellows. He shares his sometimes harrowing and ultimately redemptive story with Tyler and Jemar. Support ...
Oct 10, 2022•48 min
***We had some technical issues during the recording which required pulling Jemar’s audio from everyone else’s mics. Very sorry for the inconvenience but the conversation was so rich that we made the decision to put it forward anyways because this episode is fire.**** Brea is back and joins with Tyler and Jemar to discuss the Promises and Perils of Christina Education. Despite all growing up in a Christian school environment, each had a very different experience across multi denominational appro...
Oct 03, 2022•46 min
Tyler Burns and Jemar Tisby are joined by Natasha Sistrunk Robinson to talk about both of her books Journey to Freedom: Discovering the God of Deliverance Exodus Bible study & Voices of Lament: Reflections on Brokenness and Hope in a World Natasha Sistrunk Robinson is the President of T3 Leadership Solutions, Inc. and an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy (2002), former United States Marine Co...
Sep 26, 2022•48 min
A Part 2 of sorts to the latest Afro·Theo·Futurism episode. Brea is back, this time with Tyler continuing the conversation about the state of the modern church and where we go from here. Topics covered include worship, technology, the eurocentric desire to provide an ‘awesome’ church experience, church in the metaverse, and more. Brea Perry is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington and now a content distributor for The Witness BCC. In addition to being a writer and a justice-s...
Sep 19, 2022•43 min
“Afro·Theo·Futurism” - Imagining a theology and ecclesiology from a Black perspective in a future of possibility and abundance. The past few years have brought the church to a critical moment where so many of us are looking at what ‘church’ has been and trying to determine what the Church should be. In this episode Brea Perry returns as she and Jemar address some of the historic issues within the church while imagining where we could go from here. While practicing a form of ‘Afrotheofuturism’, t...
Sep 12, 2022•42 min
45, #DefundTheFBI, modern day abolition, and justice as a gateway drug. Oh! And we've got a surprise special guest joining Jemar and Tyler on mic in the second half. This is an episode you will not want to miss. Brea Perry is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington and now a content distributor for The Witness BCC. In addition to being a writer and a justice-seeker through advocacy for the incarcerated, she’s also a dedicated self-described Black entertainment apologist, champi...
Sep 05, 2022•39 min
Oooo, Tyler and Jemar are tackling a touchy topic today. We’re talking about the value of Black labor and why it’s so hard for us to actually receive what we’re worth. We touch on everything from the wealth gap, Christian double standards of pay, and equity for compensation. Whether you’re in the Christian sphere or not, we hope this one frees you…and maybe puts some extra change in your pocket too… Support this show at patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Aug 29, 2022•33 min
"Living with the reality that people that know and love me don't always see me" This week Dr. Dharius Daniels joins Tyler and Jemar on Pass The Mic to talk about his new book, preaching, entrepreneurship, and more. Also, we are headed to Atlanta THIS WEEK! Get your tickets for Pass The Mic Live today: Pass The Mic LIVE: ATL Tickets, Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite Support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 14, 2022•1 hr
Pass the Mic is returning to Atlanta! It's been three (long) years since we've hit the road, so we're excited to do our first onsite live recording since 2019 and we'd love to meet you there. On Friday, August 19 at 7PM, we'll be recording an episode of Pass the Mic at 2150 Newmarket Parkway SE, Marietta, GA, 30067. Come meet us, and come meet the many Atlanta listeners who have helped us reach over 500,000 downloads already in 2022! Be sure to get your tickets today: Pass The Mic LIVE: ATL Tick...
Aug 03, 2022•45 min
Who would win in a dance off? What are your pet peeves? How do you maintain grace in the pursuit of justice? This week Tyler and Jemar are answering your questions from social media. To follow the show and organization, be sure to visit The Witness (thewitnessbcc.com) Support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 25, 2022•44 min
Our video producer Ryan Gentry takes a step in front of the camera and behind the mic with Tyler to talk about faith, the church, and the Christian life for Gen Z. Support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 18, 2022•34 min
Get the book "How To Fight Racism" by Jemar Tisby here: How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey Toward Racial Justice: Tisby, Jemar: 9780310104773: Amazon.com: Books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 11, 2022•34 min
Jemar Tisby reads Frederick Douglass' entire "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July." It's long! But the section on the American church is piercing, prophetic, scathing, and, sadly, still relevant. In 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?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Let's talk about Curt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 04, 2022•40 min
Part 4 of our Heal, Black Man series. Support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 27, 2022•40 min
Part 3 of our Heal, Black Man series. Support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 20, 2022•37 min
Part 2 of our Heal, Black Man series. Support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 13, 2022•37 min
Part 1 of our Heal, Black Man series. Support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 06, 2022•36 min
