Want to experience the entire Bible in just fifteen minutes a day for one year? Listen in as Truth's Table co-hosts Christina Edmondson and Ekemini Uwan narrate Scripture and offer thoughtful prayers in this daily Bible reading podcast. Learn more and subscribe to "Get In The Word with Truths Table" at https://www.ivpress.com/get-in-the-word-with-truth-s-table-podcast Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code TRUTHSTABLE for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com Advertising Inquir...
Dec 20, 2021•42 sec
Can y’all believe that we have come to the end of Truth’s Table Season Five? Join Ekemini and Christina at the table as they discuss their reflections on the “We Gon’ Learn Today” series. They talk about some of their favorite interviews, episodes, what they learned this season, and what to expect during Truth’s Table Season Six. Support Truth’s Table: Truth’s Table’s Book is launching into the world in April 2022! One of the greatest ways you can show your love for Ekemini, Michelle, and Christ...
Oct 30, 2021•34 min
In this final BlackGirlMagic episode of Truth’s Table season five, Ekemini and Christina are sitting at the table with Danielle Coke. Danielle Coke is a designer turned illustrator, social justice advocate, and entrepreneur. She seeks to encourage faith, inspire justice, and guide you through loving your neighbor well. Her illustrations aim to make complex issues more digestible and help others find and use their passions to make a difference in their spheres of influence. With a joy that flows ...
Oct 23, 2021•51 min
In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are sitting at the table with Jarvis R. Givens to learn about his book, Fugitive Pedagogy:Carter G. Woodson and the Art of Black Teaching. What is fugitive pedagogy? Why does it matter? How is it still in operation today? Dr. Givens takes us to school, y’all! So pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us. Jarvis R. Givens, a native of Compton, California, is an assistant professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, a faculty affiliate in...
Oct 16, 2021•56 min
In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are sitting at the table with Andraéa LaVant to discuss disability in the church and the ways that the church can learn and support their disabled siblings. Andraéa LaVant is a nationally and internationally sought-after disability inclusion expert. She is widely recognized for spearheading a global disability justice movement as impact producer for Netflix’s Oscar-nominated film, Crip Camp, executive produced by President Barack and Mrs. Michelle Obama. An...
Oct 09, 2021•54 min
In this episode, our We Gon’ Learn Today series continues as Ekemini and Christina sit down with Dr. Cheryl A. Fields-Smith to learn about Black Homeschooling. Why does it exist? How did it come to be? And the ways that our beautiful Black children benefit from the Black homeschooling environment. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Dr. Cheryl Fields-Smith is an Associate Professor of Elementary Education at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. She earned her doctorate...
Oct 02, 2021•49 min
In this episode of Truth’s Table, Ekemini and Christina sit down at the table with Michelle Rice, President of TVONE who is our final Black Woman Rising episode of the season! Michelle Rice, a 16-year veteran of TV One and CLEO TV, was recently named President. In this role, Rice is responsible for leading all business, operational and creative aspects of the network. Prior to her promotion, Rice served as the Executive Vice President of Content Distribution and Marketing for TV One, where she d...
Sep 25, 2021•45 min
In this episode of Truth’s Table, Ekemini interviews the BLERDs of the table, Michelle and Christina about all things Wandavision. They provide their analysis of this popular Marvel television series. Fellow Black nerds of the table, gather round because this episode is for you. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! IVP Learning to Be Discount for Truth’s Table Listeners: Truth’s Table listeners can save 30% off Learning to Be when you order at https://www.ivpress.com/learning-to...
Sep 18, 2021•35 min
In this episode, Ekemini and Christina sit down at the table with the hosts of Black to The Beginning podcast, Dr. Samantha Coleman and Sandria Washington. Friends Dr. Samantha Coleman and Sandria Washington both discovered as adults they were adopted. Each quickly learned that Black adoption is common, but taboo to speak about in private or publicly. The voices of Black adoptees - especially those adopted by Black families - are rarely heard. If every birth has a story, why is no one telling ou...
Sep 11, 2021•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, Michelle and Christina are sitting at the table with Phil Allen Jr. to talk about his documentary film, “Open Wounds: A Story of Racial Tragedy, Trauma, and Redemption. Phil Allen, Jr. is a Ph.D. candidate at Fuller Theological Seminary where he is a Pannell Center for Black Church Studies Fellow. As an emerging ethicist and theologian his research integrates Black Church theology and praxis, understanding and healing racial trauma, and theology and ethics of justice and racial ...
Sep 04, 2021•48 min
In this episode, Michelle and Ekemini are sitting at the table with Jay Ell Alexander who is Truth’s Table’s August BlackGirlMagic guest! Jay Ell has established herself as a communications professional with a true commitment to community engagement through her passion for health and fitness over the last 11 years. She is the owner of The Vaughn Strategy, a public relations consulting business, and also serves as the owner and CEO of Black Girls RUN!, after serving as their brand manager for six...
Aug 28, 2021•50 min
In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are back at the table to review the movie RESPECT. There are spoilers and possible triggers concerning sexual assault, so if you are impacted by either, please heed this warning. RESPECT, starring Jennifer Hudson, follows the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church to her international superstardom. Aretha handpicked Jennifer to portray her in this film – the remarkable true story of Franklin’s journey to find her voice ...
Aug 21, 2021•59 min
In this episode, Christina and Ekemini are at the table talking about the Black women on the continent and in the Diaspora who excelled in their respective sports. They also discuss the blatant racism several of them had to contend with in order to compete for the olympics as well as the tragic life events that occured behind the scenes of their performances. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Sponsor: IVP: First Nations Version & RESPECT Movie IVP First Nations Version Di...
Aug 14, 2021•42 min
In this episode, Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina are at the table talking about conflict within friendships, the tension, anxiety, resolution, and growth that can come from it. They also discuss the seasonal nature of some friendhships, too! Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Penguin Young Readers, Purchase J.D. and the Great Barber Battle by J. Dillard here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/635442/jd-and-the-great-barber-battle-by-j-dillard-illustrated-by-akeem-s-rob...
Aug 07, 2021•46 min
In this episode of Truth’s Table, Michelle and Christina are sitting at the table with Dr. Teresa Hairston as our Black Woman Rising guest. Dr. Teresa Hairston is an internationally known and respected pioneer in the field of Gospel music and ministry. In 1989, she established Gospel Today Magazine, a publication she launched with an investment of only $300, while working two jobs as a single (divorced) mother to three young children. Over the 23 plus years of her leadership (she retired in 2013...
Jul 31, 2021•46 min
In this episode, Ekemini and Michelle sit down at the table with Morgan Harper Nichols to dive into her new book, How Far You Have Come. This is Morgan’s second time at the table and it’s always a joy to learn from her as she is always candid at the table. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us. Morgan Harper Nichols is an acclaimed artist, poet, musician and Wall Street Journal and Publisher’s Weekly best-selling author Morgan Harper Nichols has created her life's work around the ...
Jul 24, 2021•1 hr
In this episode, Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina are at the table discussing the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the church, which has changed the way we worship, gather, and fellowship. This episode was recorded a couple months ago, so listen with that in mind as things have been changing rapidly. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us. IVP Truth’s Table Discount for Cradling Abundance by Monique Misenga Ngoie Mukuna, with Elsie Tshimunyi McKee : Truth’s Table listeners can save 30...
Jul 17, 2021•46 min
In this episode, Ekemini and Christina sit down with Shana V. White to talk about the impact of COVID-19 on teachers and students. Shana was a veteran educator for sixteen years, serving in both public and private schools as a computer science and health/physical education teacher in metro Atlanta during her career. She has also served as an instructional technology coordinator for two years in Gwinnett County Public Schools and was Research Associate in the Constellations Center for Equity in C...
Jul 10, 2021•42 min
In this episode Ekemini and Christina are sitting at the table with Dr. Anthea Butler for a Behind The Book Episode for her newest book, White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America. Anthea Butler is Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. A sought-after commentator on the BBC, MSNBC, CNN, The History Channel and PBS, Professor Butler regularly writes opinion pieces covering religion, race, politics and popular culture for...
Jul 03, 2021•52 min
In this BlackGirlMagic Episode, Ekemini and Christina are at the table with Natalie Lauren Sims. They talk about Natalie’s hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma on the heels of the centennial anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre. Learn more about Natalie Lauren Sims: Art is where we wander until our voice finds us. And like all truth, it finds us eventually. As stubborn as a sunrise, arriving to set the captives of darkness free, Natalie Lauren’s work is the “Art of Liberation.” In the spirit of unrelenting ...
Jun 26, 2021•1 hr 4 min
In this episode of Truth’s Table, Ekemini and Christina sit down with Dr. Charlie Dates, Pastor of Progressive Baptist Church of Chicago. He talks to us about why he entered the SBC and what caused him to exit. He was very candid so y’all don’t want to miss this conversation. Get your teacups, pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! In 2011, at age 30, Dr. Charlie Edward Dates became the youngest Senior Pastor at Chicago's Progressive Baptist Church; a church celebrating a distinct...
Jun 19, 2021•56 min
In this episode, Ekemini and Christina sit down at the table with Dr. Jelani Favors who is the author of “Shelter in a Time of Storm: How Black Colleges Fostered Generations of Leadership and Activism.” They discuss the history of HBCUs, their present impact, and the future of HBCUs. Dr. Jelani M. Favors is an associate professor of history at Clayton State University. He has received major fellowships in support of his research that includes an appointment as a Humanities Writ Large Fellow at D...
Jun 12, 2021•1 hr 9 min
In this episode, Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina are at the table talking about all things political education. They discuss the following questions and more: What is political education? Is it important? If so, why? Does the Bible have anything to say about political education? Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table! IVP Truth’s Table Discount for The Coming Race Wars by William Pannell: Truth’s Table listeners can save 30% on the expanded edition of The Coming Race Wars when they order ...
Jun 05, 2021•55 min
In this BlackGirlMagic Interview episode, Ekemini and Christina are sitting at the table with Rev. Dr. Brianna Parker. Rev. Dr. Brianna K. Parker (Rev. Bri) is a preacher, scholar and researcher on Black millennials and faith with more than a decade of experience in full-time ministry. She is the founder and curator of the Black Millennial Cafe (BMC). In her work leading the BMC, she coaches church leaders on developing healthy relationships with Black millennials. She regularly dispenses with f...
May 29, 2021•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of Truth’s Table, Ekemini and Christina sit down with Sarah Jakes Roberts to discuss her newest book, Woman Evolve: Break Up with Your Fears and Revolutionize Your Life. Sarah Jakes Roberts is a businesswoman, bestselling author, and media personality who expertly balances career, ministry, and family. She has been the driving force behind grassroots marketing for films, publications, and community programs that inspire and uplift people of all ages and backgrounds. Sarah is the ...
May 22, 2021•51 min
In this episode, Ekemini, Michelle & Christina are the table for part 2 of “what is sin?” They give some practical advice on how to kill sin and be prepared as they pour out themselves for the sistas at the table. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! IVP Truth’s Table Discount: Truth’s Table listeners can save 30% on When We Stand when they order at ivpress.com using promo code TRUTH21 (offer expires June 18). That’s promo code TRUTH21 at ivpress.com for 30% off the book. Bl...
May 15, 2021•37 min
In this episode, Ekemini, Michelle & Christina are the table to answer the theological question: What is sin? We getting into the word of God, sistas! So grab your Bibles as we answer this question. The discussion is deep and rich so this will be a two-part episode. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Truth’s Table Discount on the Dwell Bible App: To get started with Dwell, go to [dwellapp.io/truthstable] to get 10% off a yearly subscription, or 33% off Dwell for life. 33% ...
May 08, 2021•1 hr 6 min
In this episode Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina are at table discussing the movie, Judas and the Black Messiah. This is our first movie review of the season, so pull up a chair and join us at the table! 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 Table Discount on the Dwell Bible App: To get started with Dwell, go to [dwellapp.io/truthstable] to get 1...
May 01, 2021•48 min
In this episode, Ekemini and Michelle are sitting at the table with Jennifer Lucy Tyler. Jennifer Lucy Tyler is a Bible teacher, storyteller, entrepreneur, and growth coach. She is also the creator of two journals, Be Your Own Relationship Goals: Volume 1 and The Changemaker Guide to Studying the Bible. In 2016, she received a coaching certification through Lifeforming Leadership Institute and focuses on helping women grow spiritually through online courses and studies. In 2018, Jennifer founded...
Apr 24, 2021•52 min
Our “We Gon’ Learn Today” series is back! Ekemini and Christina are sitting at the table with Zakiya Naema Jackson to talk about educational inequity. Zakiya is the Vice President of Advocacy for the Expectations Project, where she oversees advocacy campaigns and executes learning experiences on education equity, emphasizing systemic policy changes. She also engages in strategic planning for faith communities and clergy to utilize their experience as they advocate for change. Zakiya loves to hel...
Apr 17, 2021•46 min
