In this episode of Truth’s Table, Dr. Yolanda Pierce is sitting at the table with Christina and Ekemini for our first Behind The Book episode of the season to talk about her new book, “In My Grandmother’s House: Black Women, Faith and the Stories We Inherit.” Dr. Yolanda Pierce is Professor and Dean of the Howard University School of Divinity. She is a scholar of African American religious history, womanist theology, race and religion, and an alumna of Princeton University and Cornell University...
Apr 10, 2021•54 min
Y’all asked, we answered! In this episode, Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina are talking about Oprah’s interview with Meghan & Harry. They give their analysis, opinions, and props to Oprah for her theatrical performances, too! Y’all don’t want to miss this episode cause we definitely serving tea. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Merchandise: https://teespring.com/...
Apr 03, 2021•47 min
In this episode of Truth’s Table, Mayor Aja Brown joins Ekemini and Christina at the table. Mayor Aja Brown made history and quickly became a national trailblazer, elected at 31 as the youngest mayor to serve the City of Compton. She is an established leader, utilizing her expertise as an urban planner, economic developer and community servant. She quickly became known for her pragmatic 12-point Vision for Compton revitalization strategy, deploying evidence-based initiatives and attracting recor...
Mar 27, 2021•43 min
In this episode of Truth’s Table, Ekemini and Christina are sitting at the table with Yolanda Solomon to ask her what discipleship is, whether is matters or not in our walk with Christ. Yolanda Solomon is a proud Brooklyn native. After working in the television and film industry for over 10 years, Yolanda earned an M.A. in Urban Missions from Westminster Theological Seminary and then transitioned to working in campus ministry at Columbia University in NYC where she was blessed to serve undergrad...
Mar 20, 2021•58 min
WE ARE BACK!!! In this episode, Ekemini , Michelle, and Christina are at the table talking about the educational theme for season 5 of Truth’s Table. What you all can expect, why they chose this theme, what it will cover, and they share their hopes for the sistas at the table. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Merchandise: https://teespring.com/shop/truthstable?pid=46...
Mar 13, 2021•43 min
In this bonus episode of Truth's Table, Ekemini and Christina are sitting at the table with Lyn Sisson-Talbert, the producer of the hit Netflix movie, Jingle Jangle! Lyn Sisson-Talbert stands tall as one of the most accomplished female producers in Hollywood and the guiding force behind top grossing original projects for film, stage, and books. Sisson-Talbert is producing Netflix's first original live-action musical Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, a 20-year passion project she has been devel...
Dec 17, 2020•44 min
In this final episode of Truth’s Table Season 4, Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina reflect on this season of Truth’s Table in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss their favorite episodes, and some topics or interviews they wanted to cover but weren’t able to do. Thank you for taking a seat at the table with us this season. Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Merchandise: https://teespring.com/truthstable Our Spo...
Oct 31, 2020•30 min
In this episode, Ekemini , Michelle, and Christina sit around the table and speak words of life, affirmation, encouragement and blessings over one another. Each of them share their dreams and prayers for each other. Make sure you have a box of tissues nearby because the flood of tears are bound to flow. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us. Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Merchandise: https://teespring....
Oct 24, 2020•1 hr 8 min
In this Truth’s Table classroom episode, Michelle delivers a devotional and sermonic reflection on Psalm 69 between "Say Their Name" elements of a 2018 worship gathering focused on justice, lament, protest and Black liberation struggle. People of faith are encouraged to recognize their own need for deliverance even as they work and freedom dream. Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Merchandise: https://teespring.com/truths...
Oct 17, 2020•24 min
In this episode of Truth’s Table, Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina are joined at the table with LaTosha Brown and Fenika Miller from The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium and Black Voters Matter to talk about Black political power. LaTosha Brown is an award-winning visionary thought leader, institution builder, Cultural Activist and Artist, and Connector. She is a nationally recognized, “go-to” expert in Black Voting Rights and Voter Suppression, Black Women’s Empowerment, and Philanth...
Oct 10, 2020•51 min
In this episode, Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina tackle some of the legitimate questions and objections people have to voting. Check your voter registration status here: https://iwillvote.com/ and then pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Listen to The Porter’s Gate Worship albums: Justice Songs & Lament Songs at https://www.theportersgate.com/ Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Merchandise: https://...
Oct 03, 2020•49 min
Dr. Tiffany M. Gill is a professor, historian, and a nationally recognized researcher and scholar of African American History. She is the author of the award-winning book Beauty Shop Politics: African American Women's Activism in the Beauty Industry and co-editor of To Turn the Whole World Over: Black Women and Internationalism. A graduate of Georgetown and Rutgers Universities, Dr. Gill was named one of the top 25 Women in Higher Education by Diverse Issues in Higher Education in 2018. A nation...
Sep 26, 2020•57 min
Truth’s Table For President inaugural episode of the season 4 finale series, “Truth’s Table For President: The Election Series.” This episode was recorded in the Before Times, back in February 2020 to be exact. At that time, the democractic field for nomination had a bevy of candidates to choose from. In light of the coronavirus pandemic and all that is happening in the world we still decided to release this series, as the election is around the corner. In this episode, the women of Truth’s Tabl...
Sep 19, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Following Truth’s Table’s recent episode on singleness, Dr. Christina is joined by her husband, Dr. Mika Edmondson for a discussion on marriage during the time of COVID-19. They will share their hopes and concerns for their marriage in the midst of heightened stress and talk about the power of empathy in communication. Finally, they discuss the ways the church can support and serve spouses for the good of the entire body. Save 40% off Learning to Be by Juanita Campbell Rasmus when you order at h...
Sep 12, 2020•1 hr
In this episode, Christina interviews Michelle and Ekemini about all things dating. The rules, the method, patterns and themes they experience as single women. There is a lot of vulnerability in this episode so make sure you have your teacup ready when you come to the table. Ekemini’s article referenced in this episode: Singleness My Only Companion: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2017/january-web-only/singleness-my-only-companion.html Save 40% off Learning to Be by Juanita Campbell Rasmus ...
Sep 05, 2020•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are sitting at the table with Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil to discuss her new book, “Becoming Brave” and her own evolution from pushing for racial reconciliation to racial justice. Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil is a dynamic speaker, teacher, author and reconciliation leader! She is a trailblazer, who is thoroughly loving and rigorously prophetic. Her mission is to inspire and empower emerging Christian leaders to be practitioners of reconciliation in their vari...
Aug 29, 2020•1 hr 4 min
In this episode of Truth’s Table, Ekemini and Christina are sitting at the table with Chrystal Evans Hurst to talk about her new book, The 28-Day Prayer Journey: A Daily Guide to Conversations with God. For anyone who longs for a consistent prayer life yet struggles with distractions, doubts, or knowing where to start, bestselling writer and beloved speaker Chrystal Evans Hurst offers a simple and heartfelt method to meaningful conversations with God, just one day at a time. The kind of intentio...
Aug 22, 2020•42 min
In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are at the table with Lecrae to talk about his new book, I Am Restored: How I Lost My Religion But Found My Faith. Lecrae is a Two-time GRAMMY winning hip-hop artist and bestselling author. Lecrae has inspired millions with his redemptive and gut-honest art. But when his personal life spun into chaos, he was forced to face the buried impact of the unhealed wounds--sexual abuse, physical trauma, addiction, and depression--that threatened to tear it all apart...
Aug 15, 2020•53 min
It is time for another Truth’s Table classroom. This episode highlights a presentation that Christina gave on Polarization at the Just Gospel 2019 Conference in Atlanta. Christina makes a theological and psychological case for the dismantling of harmful and stagnating polarization in the Church in America. Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Merchandise: https://teespring.com/shop/truthstable?pid=46&cid=2742 Truth’s Ta...
Aug 08, 2020•49 min
The women are back at the table! In this episode, Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina reflect on the life and legacies of Civil Rights heroes, John Lewis, Emma Sanders, Rec. C.T. Vivian and others. The women discuss what it means to give people their roses while they yet live so they can enjoy the fragrance they give and the importance of being the roses for those who are still in the land of the living. Have a seat at the table and make sure you keep your tissues nearby. Sources mentioned in this ...
Aug 01, 2020•59 min
In this episode of Truth’s Table, Ekemini and Christina are sitting at the table with Leah Toussain. In 2010 Leah Toussaint, educator and speaker found herself longing for hope as she clutched a uniquely tiny, ornate urn of her stillborn son Kervens Solomon. Over the next four years, threemore exquisitely decorated urns were added seemingly robbing her of the love, hopes and dreams of a mother’s heart. This confounding suffering initiated a complete life reboot. She left a lucrative position wit...
Jul 25, 2020•54 min
In this episode of Truth’s Table, Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina are discussing police and prison abolition. Christina and Ekemini ask Michelle, the resident abolitionist at the table all of their questions about abolition. What is abolition? How would it be implemented? Toward the end of the episode they share their freedom dreams. You don’t want to miss this episode. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Resources mentioned in this episode: criticalresistance.org https://brea...
Jul 18, 2020•1 hr 30 min
Sheila Wise Rowe holds a Master's degree in Counseling, hails from Boston Massachusetts, and has lived in Paris, France and Johannesburg, South Africa. For over twenty-five years Sheila has been a counselor, spiritual director, and speaker. Sheila is also a truth-teller who writes passionately about matters of faith and emotional healing for several publications. She advocates for the dignity, rights, and healing of abuse survivors, those carrying racial trauma, and racial (re)conciliation. Shei...
Jul 11, 2020•56 min
Ekemini is teaching us about the connection between eschatology (the study of last things) and the Black Lives Matter movement. You’ll want to grab a notebook and take some notes during this episode. Class is in session! Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code TRUTHSTABLE for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jul 04, 2020•42 min
In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are sitting at the table with Kimberly Williams. Kimberly emerges as a woman of God who believes in multicultural worship and has a desire to see every nation, tribe and tongue worshipping together. Kimberly is a singer, songwriter and instrumentalist for Christian ministry, Urban Doxology, as well as a Worship Pastor for The District Church in Washington DC. As a songwriter and independent recording artist, Kimberly proclaims her faith in God through the r...
Jun 27, 2020•49 min
In this episode, Michelle and Ekemini are sitting at the table with Shelly McLean. Shelly is a Registered Nurse who has been in practice for 7 years. She is a Certified Medical Surgical Nurse with a diverse background in various medical specialties, but is currently practicing full-time at one of the largest emergency rooms in NYC. Shelly also works part-time at a smaller emergency room in the suburbs of New Jersey. She was recently accepted to SUNY Downstate Medical Center's Family Nurse Practi...
Jun 20, 2020•54 min
Omar Liles is a certified Dementia Practitioner with The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, Certified Montessori Dementia Professional with The International Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Omar is a graduate of New York Divinity School with a Master of Religion and a Doctorate in Ministry with an emphasis in Pastoral Leadership at Andersonville Theological Seminary and a substitute Adjunct Professor at New York Divinity School. He has worked in long-term care for...
Jun 13, 2020•47 min
In this episode of Truth’s Table, TaRita Johnson joins Ekemini and Christina at the table to talk about the job search and career changes in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. TaRita Johnson is the Director of the Calvin College Career Center. She is responsible for the center’s overall mission to equip students to succeed on their life-long vocational path. She oversees the center’s career coaching, employer relations, events and marketing, analytics and assessment. Before joining Calvin Co...
Jun 06, 2020•53 min
In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are joined by Chris-Tia Donaldson, CEO and Founder of Thank God It’s Natural (tgin). Chris-Tia Donaldson is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Thank God It’s Natural (tgin), a manufacturer of natural hair and skin care products, currently sold in Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Sally’s Beauty, and Walgreen’s. In her role, she oversees all aspects of day-to-day operations, sales, and strategic partnerships. Chris-Tia has been featured in major media pu...
May 30, 2020•55 min
In this episode of Truth’s Table, Christina and Ekemini go behind the scenes of Lifetime TV’s “The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel” with the director, Christine Swanson and the writer, Camille Tucker. The women discuss their own faith journeys and how their faith informs their work in Hollywood. They share the process of making The Clark Sisters movie, so you don’t want to miss this episode. Make sure you pull up a chair and have a seat at the table! Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https:/...
May 23, 2020•1 hr 4 min
