In this episode of Pass The Mic, hosts Rev. Tyler Burns and Dr. Jemar Tisby discuss the desire for mentors. Join the conversation as they explore the significance of mentorship in personal, professional, and spiritual growth, sharing personal anecdotes and insights that highlight the impact of mentorship on their own lives. Discover the signs that indicate you might be in need of a mentor and gain valuable advice on how to identify the right mentors for your unique journey. The hosts discuss var...
Mar 11, 2024•39 min
January 2024 marks five years since my first book, The Color of Compromise, was published. In January 2019 when the book came out, Dr Tisby could not have imaged the response it would garner. Thanks to you, the readers, it became a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller. It has made its way into college and seminary courses, church small groups, and national news outlets. Now it’s time to celebrate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 04, 2024•31 min
In this compelling episode of "Pass The Mic," join hosts Dr. Jemar Tisby and Rev. Tyler Burns as they delve into the complexities of maintaining unwavering values in the pursuit of racial justice. The duo engages in a thought-provoking conversation, exploring the subtle temptations and challenges that arise when navigating the turbulent waters of social change. Drawing on their vast experiences and deep insights, Dr. Jemar and Rev. Tyler dissect the notion of compromise and the allure it can hol...
Feb 26, 2024•40 min
It's 2024. We need to decolonize evangelism... let's talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 19, 2024•32 min
Rev Tyler Burns and Dr Jemar Tisby answer the question: What is Justice? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 12, 2024•35 min
You've heard the statement right? "We shouldn't be more Black than Christian." But...what does that mean? Tyler and Jemar are back to breakdown the foundational concept of our work at Pass The Mic: We are unapologetically Black and Christian. Support this podcast at patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 05, 2024•34 min
We are taking a little time to gear up for the next round of episodes from Pass The Mic but did not want to leave you hanging. We've got back to back hits from the archives for you to enjoy in the meantime. New episodes return Feb 5th. With civil rights advocacy in his DNA, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III built his ministry on community advancement and social justice activism. As Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Moss spent the last two decades practicing and prea...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 6 min
We are taking a little time to gear up for the next round of episodes from Pass The Mic but did not want to leave you hanging. We've got back to back hits from the archives for you to enjoy in the meantime. New episodes return Feb 5th. Becoming Brave with Dr. Brenda Salter Mcneil (ARCHIVES): What a special guest we have on the podcast today! If you are familiar with the conversation about reconciliation and justice in the church, you won’t get very far without hearing the name, the Rev. Dr. Bren...
Jan 22, 2024•58 min
If you listened to our 5 part mini series 'Not The Voice, The Microphone: The Pass The Mic Story', the style of this episode will be very familiar to you. In honor of MLK day, we wanted to revisit a 'cannon event' from Pass The Mic's history that we unfortunately did not have time to discuss in the miniseries but definitely deserves a spotlight. This week Dr. Jemar Tisby is joined by Executive Producer Beau York to share an oral history of sorts from their experiences in Memphis, TN 50 years aft...
Jan 15, 2024•57 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 11, 2024•1 hr 8 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. This is Part 1 of 2 so be on the lookout for what comes next! Creating this list helps us to commemorate how we’ve grown and what has helped u...
Jan 01, 2024•49 min
On November 19, Bishop Carlton Pearson, a legendary but polarizing figure in the Pentecostal church, passed away after a long illness. He was known for founding both Higher Dimension Church and the Azusa Fellowship. He was also known for later embracing a universalist theological view. In this episode, Tyler speaks from the perspective of someone who knew Bishop Pearson personally. He tells a few stories he’s never shared publicly and reflects on what the church might be able to learn from his l...
Dec 18, 2023•45 min
The finale of our 5 part mini series celebrating 10 years of Pass The Mic, with the oral history of the Pass The Mic podcast. Support this podcast at patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 11, 2023•36 min
Celebrating 10 years of Pass The Mic, this week we bring you part 4 of our miniseries sharing the oral history of Pass The Mic. Support this podcast at patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 04, 2023•33 min
Celebrating 10 years of Pass The Mic, this week we bring you part 3 of our miniseries sharing the oral history of Pass The Mic. Support this podcast at patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2023•36 min
Celebrating 10 years of Pass The Mic, this week we bring you part 2 of our miniseries sharing the oral history of Pass The Mic. Support this podcast at patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 20, 2023•41 min
On December 3rd 2013, the first 'Pass The Mic Live' broadcast went out in what we have always referred to behind the scenes as 'Episode 0'. Over the next few weeks, we will bring you a special PTM mini-series with Jemar, Tyler, and Beau pulling back the curtain, sharing our stories, and reflecting on the 'cannon events' that made Pass the Mic what it is today. This series will be something a little different. Part audio documentary, part listening party, all Pass The Mic. Enjoy. Learn more about...
Nov 13, 2023•36 min
Ally Heney (I Won't Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When The World Trys to Silence You) returns to answer Tyler's question: Why is Taylor Swift invading my sports highlights? Support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 06, 2023•39 min
Part 4 of 4 for this week’s Pass The Mic LIVE AMA from Philly. The question was 2 parts: lamenting the historic injustice perpetrated by white churches and specifically in the Philadelphia area, the other is asking what organizations are currently working to mend the racial divide in the American church. Tyler Burns shares his thoughts and experience as a Lead Pastor fighting injustice in his hometown of Pensacola. We are having such incredible conversations with listeners who have been encourag...
Oct 30, 2023•8 min
Part 3 of 4 for this week’s Pass The Mic LIVE AMA from Philly. The question is asked to Tyler Burns and special guest Ally Henny: after #LeaveLoud, where do we go from ‘the wilderness’? We are having such incredible conversations with listeners who have been encouraged and challenged by Pass The Mic and are looking for more engagement and community in their hometowns. We would be honored to bring this show to an area near you. If you’re Interested in bringing Pass The Mic to your school, church,...
Oct 27, 2023•13 min
Part 2 of 4 for this week’s Pass The Mic LIVE AMA from Philly. Jemar Tisby offers advice for those wishing to serve outside of formal church ministry. We are having such incredible conversations with listeners who have been encouraged and challenged by Pass The Mic and are looking for more engagement and community in their hometowns. We would be honored to bring this show to an area near you. If you’re Interested in bringing Pass The Mic to your school, church, or institution for a live recordin...
Oct 25, 2023•7 min
Part 1 of 4 for this week’s Pass The Mic LIVE AMA from Philly. We have a few warm up questions on fake tiktok podcasts and favorite colors as well as the question posed to Jemar Tisby, Tyler Burns, and special guest Ally Henny: ‘What Is Your Devotional Life Like?’ We are having such incredible conversations with listeners who have been encouraged and challenged by Pass The Mic and are looking for more engagement and community in their hometowns. We would be honored to bring this show to an area ...
Oct 23, 2023•20 min
When The Organization You Love Betrays You Let’s talk about institutional betrayal. Safe to say many of us have experiences with interstitial betrayal. Like when an institution says one thing but does another. Or maybe having certain requirements initially that change when certain people want to gain access. Or making certain promises that look good from the outside that might be a bit different once you get inside. Should we just be done with institutions all together or is there a better way f...
Oct 16, 2023•28 min
This week Tyler Burns is joined by Ally Heney (I Won't Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You) to discuss the desire for a healthy Church community while navigating the toxic signs of an unhealthy church. Support this podcast at patreon.com/PassTheMicc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 09, 2023•50 min
Michael Emerson joins Tyler Burns and Jemar Tisby on this week's episode of Pass The Mic to discuss Divided By Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America, the legacy of the book, it's impact on The Witness, as well as his family's faith journey and current work. The author of 15 books and over 100 other publications, Michael O. Emerson is recognized as a national leader in the study of race and religion and has won several awards for his scholarship. He is the principal inves...
Oct 02, 2023•57 min
Recently, a social media account shared a graphic with the most influential Black preachers of the last 50 years. The post caused a stir on social media, but it also got us thinking: Who are the most influential Black preachers of the last 50 years, and more importantly, how do we measure “influence”? In this episode, Tyler shares his list (or lists) with Jemar and they discuss what influence means and how we should steward it. Buckle up! Some of his choices will surprise you… Support this podca...
Sep 25, 2023•41 min
Star actor and icon Jamie Foxx recently received backlash for a subliminal statement about “fake friends”. His statement went viral and caused fellow actors to accuse him of antisemitism and hate speech. Tyler and Jemar discuss the complexities of Black rhetoric, the ways we are often misinterpreted, and how crucial it is to protect our own language. Support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 18, 2023•43 min
Our resident wordsmith Ally Henny referred to the 45th president as "RICO Suave." It's a reference to the latest indictment of Trump (he's facing 91 total counts if you're keeping track)--this time in Georgia and for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) violations. Tyler and Jemar talk about how this case differs from previous indictments and how they think this might affect the 2024 presidential election. Support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad c...
Sep 11, 2023•44 min
Recently, retired NFL player Michael Oher has made public statements correcting the record of his adoption from the Tuohy family. The story was the basis for the 2009 Oscar winning film “The Blindside”. Little did he know that he was being blindsided himself. In this episode, Jemar and Tyler talk about the perils of the “white savior” narrative and how crucial it is for Black people to own our stories and how we tell them. Support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad c...
Sep 04, 2023•46 min
On Saturday, August 26, a white supremacist committed an act of domestic terror at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida killing 3 precious Black lives: 52-year-old Angela Michelle Carr; 19-year-old Anolt Joseph "A.J." Laguerre Jr.; and 29-year-old Jerrald De'Shaun Gallion. Tyler and Jemar are back for a bonus episode to talk about this vile shooting, the flood of emotions that we all feel, and what this continues to show us about our disregard for Black lives. Support this podcast at ...
Aug 29, 2023•47 min
