Pass the Mic
By The Witness
Categories: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Society & Culture, Philosophy
Hosted by Rev. Tyler Burns and New York Times Best Selling Author Dr. Jemar Tisby. Tune in every week for engaging discussions and high-profile interviews addressing the core concerns of Black Christians. Pass The Mic is powered by The Witness – A Black Christian Collective. Learn more at TheWitnessBCC.com
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Recent episodes
- Black Church Hurt
Jemar and Tyler are back with a follow up to last episodes commentary on the Black Church. This time to respond to listener feedback. Listen in as they have a transparent discussion about misogynoir, the prosperity gospel, pastoral idolatry, and homophobia in the Black Church. It’s a heavy…
- Why Aren't You In Church?
We’ve talked about the “Quiet Exodus” of Black Christians from White Evangelical spaces, but the question is “Where’s the Promised Land?“. Jemar and Tyler answer the question by giving their history with the Black Church, what options Black Christians have, and some of the challenges of attending…
- Why Do Multi-Ethnic Churches Fail?
A timeless time capsule episode featuring special guest: Earon James Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Reconciliation and Justice, Are They Friends or Enemies?
Live from Truth's Table South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- The Black Christian Experience Episode 2: How to Live a Grounded Life with Dr. Zina Jacque
DON'T MISS THE NEXT EPISODE! Subscribe: Subscription Link: https://linktr.ee/BurnsClan Title: How to Live a Grounded Life with Dr. Zina Jacque Description: Well, family...This episode is one for the books! In the second episode of The Black Christian Experience, we talk about one of the…
- NEW PODCAST: The Black Christian Experience
Subscription Link: https://linktr.ee/BurnsClan Introducing The Black Christian Experience (Episode 1) Welcome to a brand new podcast called “The Black Christian Experience”! This season's theme: "How?" We want to spend this season wrestling with the practical and tangible realities of what it…
- "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July"
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/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…
- Time Capsule: Threats To The Movement (2020)
A bit of a time capsule episode this week as we through it back to right before the pandemic. We hosted a live meetup/recording in Houston Texas to discuss 4 threats to preventing the progress of Racial Justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at…
- The Witness of Black Legacy
Tyler and Jemar introduce a new series "Can I Get A Witness" taking a look at what it means to be a Black Christian Witness. This episode: Black Legacy Interestingly enough... when this episode was first released, 5-10 minutes of the intro were missing. I'm unsure as to why. It could have been a…
- The Witness of Black Love
Tyler and Jemar introduce a new series "Can I Get A Witness" taking a look at what it means to be a Black Christian Witness. This episode: Black Love Original Airdate: Feb 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
- The Witness of Black Art
Tyler and Jemar introduce a new series "Can I Get A Witness" taking a look at what it means to be a Black Christian Witness. This episode: Black Artistic Expression Original Airdate: Feb 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at…
- The Witness of Justice
Tyler and Jemar introduce a new series "Can I Get A Witness" taking a look at what it means to be a Black Christian Witness. This episode: Justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
- The Witness of Black Preaching
Tyler and Jemar introduce a new series "Can I Get A Witness" taking a look at what it means to be a Black Christian Witness. This episode: Black Preaching Original Publish Date: 2020-02-03 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…
- The Witness of Black History
Tyler and Jemar introduce a new series "Can I Get A Witness" taking a look at what it means to be a Black Christian Witness. This episode: History Original Publish Date: 2020-01-27 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
- On “Social Justice and the Gospel” Part 2
Jemar and Tyler are back! Is social justice heresy? Do Christians who believe in it actually affirm the Gospel?. These questions are back in the Christian conversation after “The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel” was published by a group of pastors. Original Publish date: 2018-09-12…
- Can I Get a Witness Podcast Interview with Christina Faith
We have a new podcast for you to check out! In the first full episode of Can I Get a Witness, Danielle Marck sits down with creative and entrepreneur Christina Faith. Be sure to go subscribe to the Can I Get a Witness Podcast to hear more episodes! Christina is a bold creative force dedicated to…
- On “Social Justice and the Gospel” Part 1
Is social justice heresy? Do Christians who believe in it actually affirm the Gospel?. These questions are back in the Christian conversation after “The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel” was published by a group of pastors. Part One of this 2-part episode is dedicated to a Black…
- The Myth of Absent Black Fathers
“The real problem with the Black community is fatherlessness”. If you’ve ever heard that, this podcast is for you. Jemar and Tyler are back to confront the myth of absent Black fathers. This episode covers the history of the myth, how communities of color raise their kids, and a word of…
- Abortion and the Black Community
“Why don’t you care about the abortion that’s happening in your own community?” “You talk about lynching and slavery but abortion takes more black lives every day” (sigh) If you’ve ever heard (or said) statements like these, this episode is for you. Jemar and Tyler are back to tackle the elephant…
- Pass The Mic's Top 10 Cultural Artifacts From 2025 (PART 2)
Cultural Artifacts is our version of a Top Ten list for the year. G. Tyler Burns and Jemar Tisby are back for part two. This time we’ve got a few albums, some books, and a variety of movies and television shows you’ll want to check out right away! As always, the rules remain the same: these…
- Pass The Mic's Top 10 Cultural Artifacts From 2025 (PART 1)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No. I’m not talking about Christmas (that’s wonderful, too). Cultural Artifacts!!! For longtime PTM listeners, this will feel like slipping into a familiar groove. As always, the rules remain the same: these artifacts don’t have to be new. They just have…
- The Fierce Urgency of Black Christianity
Pastor Tyler Burns details the 'fierce urgency of Black Christianity' at Lee University in 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Politics and the Origins of Ideology
THROWBACK Where do our political ideologies come from? What are their origins? Should our Christian faith influence our politics? Let's discuss... Don't @ us. Original Publish date: 2018-12-16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at…
- Politics and Racial Bias
THROWBACK: Jemar and Tyler are back talking about Cindy Hyde Smith’s contentious comments during her race to be Senator of Mississippi. They discuss how to process racial bias in politics, why it matters, and how we can practically push back while holding our convictions. This is Part One so come…
- Close The Doors!
Inspired by Bishop Marvin Sapp's Controversial Church Donation Tactics, this week on Pass The Mic we are unpacking church traditions that might need to be examined for 2025 and beyond. Whether its 'Preachers with Props', viral church moments, a lack of pastoral vetting, or an excess of…
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