It's been a minute....but we're back! Mary, Israel, Femi & Ejim introduce the new season and cover if Christians are good at answering tough questions. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and cul...
Apr 05, 2023•40 min
Ejim, Israel & Mary begin by discussing the recent Supreme Court nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson. They also, as part of #AskBB answer the below questions. Questions: 1. What does it mean to honour/protect your spouse (07:10) 2. What do you guys make of some recent popular Christian’s who have left the faith?(13:11) 3. Would love to hear more on Deconstruction of the faith (28:18) 4. When was your last crisis of faith and how did you overcome it? (45:30) Join the conversation on Twitter u...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Dami, Mary & Ejim react to the tragic Russian invasion of Ukraine and discuss interesting reactions to a recent tweet on missional evangelistic efforts in Ukraine. They also answer an #AskBB question of How to be a good friend to a backsliding Christian? (42:37) Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Dami and Mary recap their recent travel plans with Ejim, which leads to an interesting discussion on what would Apostle Paul say to the saints at a particular location today. They also cover the animal abuse scandal involving West Ham football player Kurt Zouma. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us ...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 6 min
...And We're Back. New Year, New Style. The BB team return from a long hiatus, covering where they've been, the recent Mike Todd Spit-gate and whether the term "Soft Life" is helpful for the christian. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in ad...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 6 min
On Part 2 of the #ChurchInTheWild series on church hurt, Kingsley and Mary are joined by special guest Daniel (dbcxptures) as he shares his own experience of church hurt, mental health struggles and how that has personally impacted his faith. Disclaimer: The purpose of this discussion was primarily to understand and provide an insight into the ways Christians may be better able to offer support to those disillusioned with the church. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBerea...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 20 min
On the penultimate #ChurchInTheWildSeries episode, Mary is joined by a new official Black Berea member Ejim and recurring guest Femi as they tackle the black/black majority church experience in the UK. They discuss: - history of the black church in the UK - growing up in a black church - common misconceptions made about the black church and more. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our maili...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 10 min
On Part 1 of the #ChurchInTheWild series on church hurt. Richard & Mary are joined by special guest Pastor Ayo as he shares his own experience of failing church leadership and how he pastors/support others through church hurt. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 7 min
The church is made up of people who are called to serve God and one another. On this episode of the #ChurchInTheWild series we discuss: - How do we serve in church? - Coffee over giving? - Privilege of serving/finding how to serve Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the...
Apr 28, 2021•53 min
As we remember the late Yonkers legend, Earl Simmons (a.k.a DMX), Dami, Kingsley and Mary reflect on his life, music and faith in the public view. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in ...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Gabby, Israel & Mary begin by recapping the recent Meghan & Prince Harry interview with Oprah, covering the aftermaths and offering their thoughts on whether we should abolish the monarchy (16:25). They also, as part of #AskBB answer the below questions. Questions: 1. What are the topics in Christianity worth disagreeing on?(27:50) 2. What are your thoughts on CRT (Critical Race Theory)? (44:55) Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, p...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 9 min
God gifted His church with elders and deacons who would lead and serve God's people. On this episode of the #ChurchInTheWild series we unpack: - What is healthy church leadership? - Is submission to church leaders necessary & what do we do when we disagree? - Church Discipline Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hos...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Israel & Richard are joined by Ejim as they continue the #ChurchInTheWild series by discussing: - Why is corporate prayer important? - Prayer partners and accountability - How can I pray for my church? - Learning to pray Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City ...
Feb 24, 2021•46 min
Israel, Mary & Gabby continue the #ChurchInTheWild by covering Sermons & Bible Study. They discuss: 1. Listening well to sermons 2. What is better ; private devotional or communal worship? 3. How to study your bible Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City o...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 3 min
A key mark of any healthy church is the preeminence of the preached Word from its pulpit.. but what does that sound like to you? And how do you know if you’re called? Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of fa...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Episode 70 and our first episode of 2021! Gabby, Richard & Mary discuss the topic of fellowship, its importance, how it relates to friendship and how we can better serve one another in the church community. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Joi...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr
Christianity is a corporate matter, and the Christian life can only be fully realised in relationship with others. On the last episode of 2020 we open up three key questions: 1. What is a church? 2. Why join a church? 3. What does church membership require? Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group o...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 11 min
After an extended hiatus (sorry!), the #BlackBereaPodcast is back with a new series on Life During Lockdown. In this first episode, Gabby, Mary and Kingsley discuss navigating church online, fellowship amidst physical distance, making church accessible for all, timely promises from God’s word and Gabby’s impending book release. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast and the new theme song too. Be sure to join the conversation... Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBe...
Dec 09, 2020•53 min
As the plight of black women continues to be thrust in to the western public consciousness, we thought it helpful to have a conversation on what the bible has to say on (amongst other things) their sexual expression, protection and support. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christian...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Mary is joined by Daniella and Malakai as they discuss the recently released "Black Is King" visual album by Beyonce. They offer their thoughts on the musical film discussing the themes and how christians should engage with the rise of African spiritually. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith’s latest heart-to-heart has been the subject of recent discussion in pop culture. Join us as we explore their conversation and seek to apply the lessons we learn from the Lord’s table to the red table. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians fro...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Israel is back! Questions: 1. How do you know if you should pursue someone? as a guy i am interested in a few sisters, what should i use to pick the one to pursue? (12:00) 2. There's a growing group of christians who don’t believe the bible is inerrant - do you think you can be a christian and deny the scriptures reliability? would you say the bible is perfect? (21:50) 3. Does God forgive a person who’s had an abortion? (38:25) 4. Having been away from my church for so long physically due to COV...
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr
Even the best of men fail. So how do we deal with the flaws of our heroes? What makes Christ distinct to them? Join us as we confront the difficult truths about some of our favourite figures from history and the church and reflect on what this means for us engaging them now. Like, share, subscribe & join the conversation using hashtag using #BlackBereaPodcast Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 24 min
We're living in troubling times. Many black people have been murdered in the streets of America by the police force and their fellow citizens. Riots have broken out, attempting to force the hand of justice. Amid such volatility, President Trump has stated "when the looting starts, the shooting starts". Each day, we're confronted with a new, depressing headline. Join the Mary, Gabby and Richard from the Black Berea team as they reflect on the situation from the UK, with lenses that seek to glorif...
Jun 03, 2020•56 min
On Part 2 of our lockdown chronicles Mary, Tope and Dami discuss the continuing colourism debate, the complexities of cancel culture and the grace of forgiveness. Best served with a side of sprinkle cake 😉 Like, share, subscribe & join the conversation using hashtag using #BlackBereaPodcast Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of fai...
May 06, 2020•1 hr 24 min
As the Covid-19-prompted quarantine continues, Gabby, Mary and Kingsley talk the highs and lows of life during lockdown, offer their thoughts on navigating virtual church, stewarding their new-found free time, and principles for giving. Sit back and enjoy the discussion, you certainly have the time! Like, share, subscribe & join the conversation using hashtag using #BlackBereaPodcast Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group...
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr 1 min
As the world continues to acclimatise to the effects of the coronavirus, the boys sit down to offer their thoughts on the global response, evolving approaches to church worship and the social media hottakes. Special guest @akwasiAAppiah joins us from China to give us the low on how the churches on the ground are seeking to stay faithful and we also discuss the merits of Jesus’ blood and dealing with sickness as a Christian. Like, share, subscribe & join the conversation using hashtag using #...
Mar 19, 2020•1 hr 22 min
Is Love Blind? Can a relationship be sustained by an emotional connection? Gabby and Mary are joined by Femi as they discuss the hit Netflix show "Love is Blind" exploring themes of physical attraction, idolatry and modern dating. #Imnotsureministries Like, share, subscribe & join the conversation using hashtag using #BlackBereaPodcast Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Joi...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 4 min
This week DJ Mary P, Gabby and Dami sat down to talk about developments in the UK Christian hip-hop scene, offer their takes on recent black cinema, the Jamaican deportation scandal and cancel culture. Like, share, subscribe & join the conversation using hashtag using #BlackBereaPodcast Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith an...
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Kobe Bryant's death was tragic, and it hit us differently. He was a father and husband as well as an award-winning athlete and actor. Loss is unavoidable and painful for all those involved. How do we make sense of it? How does belief affect pain? Where do we find comfort? Richard, Mary and Ejim sit down to discuss how Christians handle the problematic topic of death and suffering. Like, share, subscribe & join the conversation using hashtag using #BlackBereaPodcast Sign up to our mailing lis...
Feb 05, 2020•52 min
