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#163 How Christians Are Backing Kamala: A Dive into Social Sentiment
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Send us a text Brandon stumbled upon an Instagram Post from The And Campaign and it let to a swarm of Christians vomiting their hatred for Donald Trump. In this impromptu episode, Brandon navigates the misinformed sentiment from Christians toward the left; unpacking the theological, social, and political dynamics that shape how Christians view Vice…
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#162 Are We Unwitting Participants in a Moral Decline? (w/ Amy from Eyes on the Right)
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Send us a text We're joined by Amy from Eyes on the Right Podcast where she dives deep into that which ought not be spoken - CONSPIRACIES! Amy came to Christ and her eyes were unveiled to the realities of sin and darkness not just in human hearts but in high places and entertainment. We remember the truth about 9/11 while looking into ways we are c…
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#161 Is Michael Heiser a Heretic? (Responding to Michael Heiser Criticism) Part II
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Send us a text A couple of weeks ago, Doreen Virtue, our friend and fellow party pooper, Marcia Montenegro and 3 others gathered to share their concerns for Brandon's teacher, Dr. Michael Heiser. Though, it is very common for students to defend their teachers, Brandon's desire is to defend the cohesion of scripture and the unity of the body of Chri…
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#160 Is There More Than One God? (Responding to Michael Heiser Criticism) Part I
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Send us a text A couple of weeks ago, Doreen Virtue, our friend and fellow party pooper, Marcia Montenegro and 3 others gathered to share their concerns for Brandon's teacher, Dr. Michael Heiser. Though, it is very common for students to defend their teachers, Brandon's desire is to defend the cohesion of scripture and the unity of the body of Chri…
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#159 Narrative Breakers Part II: He Moved to Florida and Found Out He Was Wrong!
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Send us a text We sit with the eldest brother of our father, Arthur Smith (Uncle Bubba). He shares with us the early seeds of the Christian faith planted by his parents while growing up in the city of Baltimore. As a former wild boy himself, he tells how the value system of even criminals has shifted in such a way towards becoming a community paria…
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#158 Why This Comedian's Take on Kamala Harris Made Us Angry
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Send us a text Comedian and cross-dresser Ricky Smiley was angry on his radio show last week due to the number of black Americans who refuse to blindly support Kamala Harris. Brandon and Daren decided to slow down, turn on his show ad listen to his arguments with humility. Maybe there is something we aren't seeing. Well Ricky, we're giving you the …
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#157 Discover the Hidden Olympics: More Thrilling Than Ever! (Patreon Preview)
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Send us a text While the world Olympics took center stage, the race Olympics were just underway! Kamala Harris began her bid for presidential nominee with a familiar tone and the world Olympics gaslit everyone, In this patron only preview, we uncover the truth behind what many are saying that Christians got wrong about the Olympics and we also dive…
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#156 Are Christians Losing Their Discernment? (Patrons Only Preview)
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Send us a text In this for-patrons-only special video, Brandon addresses the growing complacent nature of a milk-fed church lacking true spiritual discernment. No, lacking discernment doesn't mean that you will vote for Trump. However, it does mean that you have an ability to see through the lies that typically pit brothers and sisters against one …
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#155 The (almost) Assassination of President Donald Trump
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Send us a text Ladies and Gentlemen, the inevitable took place. The rhetoric of the past 8 years has borne fruit. In this episode, we delve into a critical moment in recent political history—the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Exploring the implications of this event, we analyze the intersection of faith and conservative p…
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#154 There is a Growing, Worldwide Movement of Pro-Life Christians
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Send us a text "God faithfully brings about His purposes even when we cannot see the path through our own doubt and fears" ~ Kurt Dillinger| Life International In this heart stirring episode, we are blessed to sit and talk with Kurt Dillinger, founder of Life International - an organization that advocates for life in every way possible. Kurt shares…
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#153 She Was Persecuted for Being a REAL Doctor During Covid
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Send us a text We sit with Dr. Denise Sibley to hear her story of how she faithfully cared for patients when Covid was on the move and Big Pharma's lies were blinding so many. She reveals to us the hidden, nefarious purposes behind the disinformation efforts by so many in the media and encourages us with a reminder of hope. This episode may make yo…
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#152 Jesus is a Man - A Father's Day Sermon
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Send us a text American society is unhinged and absent masculinity is a symptom of our estranged relationship with God. Something that has been missing in the evangelical church is the worship of God for manhood. We walk on egg shells discussing masculinity because we've bought into the lie that manhood and womanhood is about us rather than the Lor…
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#151 He Called Us Out on Social Media - The New Evangelical
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Send us a text Tim Whittaker, known by his social media alias, The New Evangelical jumped on one of our posts to critique it and maybe help us reconsider our evangelical/conservative/racists/bigoted/)everything else) allegiances. Going into this episode, we weren't aware that is the case, Even during this friendly debate, it didn't seem like he had…
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#150 He Identifies as a 'Gay Christian': Side B, Identity and the Church
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Send us a text In this comment section episode, we sit with Colton from NY (by way of the Carolinas) to discuss biblical sexuality and the 'side b' conversation. By the way, Colton considers himself to be a 'Gay Christian'. We sit to hear him up and offer some loving pushback as well as we engage in healthy discussion over the topic of biblical ide…
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#149 Harrison Butker and Joe Biden: Two Speeches That Will Never Be Compared to One another (Patreon Sneak Peek)
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Send us a text In this exclusive patreon episode, we discussed the notorious speech given by Harrison Butker, kicker of the Kansas City Cheats - I MEAN Chiefs... Anyway...Did you know that Joe Biden gave a commencement speech at Morehouse College? It wouldn't be shocking if you hadn't heard of it, since Harrison Butker was being raked through the c…
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#148 We are in Dangerous Times: How a Reformation will Lift the Church Up
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Send us a text We share with you our commentary on our time at the G3 conference in Fort Worth, Texas. From preaching to our understanding of modesty; the church is far away today in America from a desire glorify the Lord in all things. Is it true that we must always be reforming. This weekend showed us that this is very much the case. Support the …
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#147 The Girl with Special Shoes w/Hilda Bih
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Send us a text To break the podcast fast, we bring our sister and author Hilda Bih on to discuss how God gave her a renewed view of Him and a deep sense of gratitude through a diagnosis of Muscular Dystrophy. If you don't have a fear of God then you will after this. If you don't know that you can truly trust Him and find comfort in Him then you wil…
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#146 Narrative Breakers pt. 1: How Christ, Free-thinking and Patriotism Changed Our Father's Life
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Send us a text We're joined for the second time by our father, Dale for the first of a 3-part series that shows how the narrative surrounding black men in the country is meant to attack them rather than reveal the multifaceted reality of being a black American. How did a boy from Baltimore with auto-democratic syndrome become a conservative who esp…
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#145 Diddy, Idolatry, and Why Christians Need to Wake Up
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Send us a text The news and gossip around Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs is not something that Christians ought to be excited to partake in. Rather, we should be mourning the current status of this generation. There are many celebs who are deified and propped up by professing Christians who have no idea how the dark the world really is. What happens in th…
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#144 Hollywood Being Exposed, Baltimore Bridge and 'Christ is King'
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Send us a text Our home town was hit hard with a tragic and terrifying incident on the key bridge. Is there more than what meets the eye there? Also, the Sean Combs aka Puff Daddy aka P. Diddy scenario has evolved quickly from Hollywood gossip into global evil being revealed. We've prayed that the darkness be brought into light in the many evil fac…
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#143 How Cali's Woke Education Target's Young Minds and the One Christian Who Stood Against It (w/ Kali Fontanilla)
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Send us a text We sit with content creator, educator and sister in the faith, Kali Fontanilla who has amassed a large following on social media through her stance against woke education within the public school system. We talk faith, the war of ideas and how she and her husband started their own school, The Exodus Institute. Go vist their school pa…
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#142 The Problem with Professing Christians and Their Decreasing Biblical Worldview w/ Dr. Adam Rasmussen
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Send us a text What does the average person mean when they say "I am a Christian"? The results may shock you. In this episode, Brandon sits with Dr. Adam Rasmussen of the Arizona Christian Cultural Research Center to discuss the difference between a Christian Worldview and a Biblical Worldview. Also, we discuss the importance of biblical literacy i…
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#141 Why is Beyonce's Country Song Dividing Us?
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Send us a text There is a new country artist topping the charts and rumor has it, Taylor Swift is in her crosshairs. We've reached a point in our country where EVERY conversation will be about 'race'. How did this happen? Is our country becoming more racist? Our answer will shock you. Support the show Please Rate & Comment! Hosts: Brandon and Daren…
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#140 Hidden Criminals, Women-hating Men, and More Pandering from the Left
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Send us a text We're a few weeks removed form the Superbowl, the NBA Allstar game and some heinous crimes that were committed during that time line. Have you heard of the shooting at the parade? What about the shooting at Joel Osteen's church? It is odd to see which evils get air time in our country today. We will air them all out in this episode. …
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#139 The Black Church: Community or Cult?
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Send us a text How would you define the 'Black Church'. Is there such a thing, biblically? The title has been used over and over throughout history and we are realizing just how divisive it is. The 'Black Church' is to be distinguished from Christians who are black. The black church is a politicized and secularized segment of black Americans who se…
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#138 What Do Feminism, Black Nationalism and Christian Nationalism Have in Common?
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Send us a text Are you hearing more and more about Christian Nationalism? Delving beyond the headlines, Brandon and Daren discuss the nuanced motivations of individuals drawn to Christian nationalism and its implications for the broader landscape of religious and civic life. From the role of charismatic leaders to the influence of socio-economic fa…
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#137 Hip Hop Culture vs Slavery: Battle for the Deterioration of Black America
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Send us a text In this episode we delve into the intricate relationship between music and cultural de-evolution within the black community. Is it time we stop using slavery as a reason for the gratuitous violence and grotesque promiscuity plaguing generations of black Americans? Are these aspects of hip hop culture worthy of the celebration we give…
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#136 Can We Know How Dark the World Really Is? Part II
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Send us a text #9eleven, #QAnon, #pizzagate, #JFK...all of these things have been classified as theory and filed away in the insane claims department. How do Christians interpret this reality? As the pillar and buttress of truth, does the Church join the populace and stick our heads in the sand? Should we hop on the latest conspiracy fad without as…
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#135 Can We Know How Dark the World Really Is? Part I
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Send us a text Happy New Year! We now know that Christmas is the birth of the Light of the world and the beginning of the death of darkness. In order for our reorientation toward Christmas to be complete, we need to have somewhat of a more accurate grasp on the darkness that will be extinguished. Our modernized thinking has lead of to believe that …
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#134 Christmas We all Need in a Clown World
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Send us a text Do you have hope this Christmas? Has the news stolen joy from you? We are enamored with murders, hatred, divisiveness, sexual immorality, children being targeted, education being diminished, and far more beneath the surface than we could type here! All of this comes on top of the morale-suffocating era of Covid that we are all still …
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#133 Game Day Truths: NFL Fallout, Media Missteps, and Unraveling the January 6th Tape Saga
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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the tumultuous aftermath of the 'black face' controversy and explore the media missteps surrounding a Deadspin writer's critique of a young Chiefs fan. Uncover the twists and turns as we unravel the tape saga of January 6th, exposing the truth behind the Democratic Party's deception regarding what took …
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#132 Revisiting the Role Christians Played in the BLM Toxicity and the Current Cultural Divide (w/ Virgil Walker)
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Send us a text It has been a while since the BLMN riots tore through urban communities. The Twitter (X) feuding has moved to topics such as the Israel/Palestine war and the internet is still crazy! We sit with Virgil Walker to slow down and revisit the loud rhetoric that was taking place when the evangelical church was distancing itself from biblic…
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#131 Unveiling the Truth: Is the 'Black-Owned Business' Label Helping or Hurting
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Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode, we delve deep into the discourse surrounding the 'Black-Owned Business' label. Joined by Standard of Truth Podcast host, April Chapman, Brandon and Daren critically analyze the lingering stigma behind black business owners, their expectations and the expectations of black consumers. Discover the nua…
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#131 What Do Critical Race Theory and the Nashville Shooter Have in Common?
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Send us a text Join hosts Brandon and Daren Smith in a gripping episode of Black and Blurred as they explore the intricate connection between the Nashville mass shooting and Critical Race Theory. Delve into the depths of analysis as we navigate through the complex interplay of social dynamics, ideologies, and the broader implications for our societ…
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#130 This Christian Book Has Some Red Flags You Should Really Know About
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Send us a text Are you being your new 'true' self? Have you kissed your old 'false' self goodbye? Have you ever asked where these terms come from?? We bring back our good friend and original professional party pooper, Marcia Montenegro to discuss a Christian book that has been around for some time called, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter S…
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#129 This Christian is Infiltrating the Darkness as an Educator
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Send us a text Are you a Christian in isolation at your work? Are you a doctor? A teacher? a Pastor amidst people who seem to hate Jesus and all that He loves? How do you stand firm in your faith when you feel so outnumbered, overwhelmed and downcast? We are joined by a supporter of the podcast and educator in the school system (referred to as 'Del…
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#128 Is this White Couple Racist for Adopting Black Children?
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Send us a text We received the most humbling letter a few months ago from a father and long time listener of Black and Burred who has, along with his wife, adopted black siblings. Here's the problem: they are a white Californian couple living amidst this dystopian, debased generation. Having received insults and slanderous claims of racism, the fat…
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#127 School Shootings You'll Never Hear About, War and Christian Platitudes
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Send us a text Obviously, the world has changed since we last sat down with Israel declaring war. How Should Christians think about this? Also, there are some college shootings that you probably haven't heard about and there are some frustrating reasons why. Lastly, Brandon walks us through an encounter he had with some college students from the SD…
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#126 Another Look Behind the Blurred Enneagram Curtain
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Send us a text We're joined by another CIA (Cross-examined Inspector Academy) classmate of Brandon's named Alexa Cramer who is a true mama bear. Not only does she contribute to the Mama Bear Apologetics blog, but she is also an apologist who defends the faith by exposing the subtle lies that draw us away from the truth through trickery. You've hear…
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#125 Is Science Dying at the Hands of Transgenderism?
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Send us a text We're joined by Dr. Brittany LaBeouf who shares her expertise as a PhD in Exercise Physiology and how it contradicts the growing trend of transgenderism. She is the host of the Heaven and Health podcast and has a deep desire to see modern women embraced with the loving truth of God's beautiful creation of womanhood - something that t…
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#124 Back with Frozen Politicians, Timely Racism and a Special Patreon Cringe Moment
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Send us a text Listeners, Supporters, Followers and Patrons - We love you! We got a new board and we're back giving you special Black and Blurred Content. As we catch up after our little hiatus, we discuss the senior abuse towards certain politicians, the need for Christians to understand the conversations around Aliens and the Jacksonville tragedy…
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#123 Seeing God's Goodness When He Tells You 'No'
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Send us a text As Brandon and his Wife Tulani prepare to welcome their third boy into the world, we want to encourage our siblings with a reminder of God's faithfulness in the dark. Brandon shares their journey through infertility. He shares how God brought conviction when they sought Him with the desire to conceive a child. How tightly do you hold…
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#122 Critical Thinking We All Need: Thoughts from an Asian American Part 2
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Send us a text How do Asian Americans feel when it comes to the pervasive topics on race in the country? As the odd men/women out, a dear brother sits with us to discuss the disappointment around many Christians' inability to think well on these topics and where that has led us. Rather than Critical Theory being preached from the pulpit, Christians…
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#121 Critical Thinking We All Need: Thoughts from an Asian American Part 1
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Send us a text How do Asian Americans feel when it comes to the pervasive topics on race in the country? As the odd men/women out, we sit with a dear brother to discuss the disappointment around many Christians' inability to think well on these topics and where that has led us. Rather than Critical Theory being preached from the pulpit, Christians …
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#120 Woke Attacks While You Were Sleeping (w/ Kevin McGary of Every Black Life Matters)
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Send us a text 2 Years ago we had co Founders Kevin McGary and Neil Mammen on the show to tell us about their new organization Every Black Life Matters. Today, Kevin rejoins the podcast to drop some facts that will turn any current leftist argument on its head. He walks us through some of the content of books and how when you follow the objective h…
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#119 Are We Experiencing More Adversity at the Hands of Diversity Training?
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Send us a text We finally get to sit and chat with Dr. Carol Swain about what to expect in a post - affirmative action world. A woman who escaped abject poverty to become a holder of 5 degrees is probably someone who knows a thing or two about success and how to achieve it. We discuss the lies behind diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the supr…
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#118 Affirmative Action, God the Mother, and White Demons
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Send us a text We know what you're thinking. Just strap in and sit tight while we give some commentary on all of the dormant racism this Supreme Court ruling has drawn out. Also, Brandon has a brief encounter with a cult in the mall, and we don't know if you've heard...but...apparently all white people are taught to be demons. Let us know what you …
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#117 Pride Month, The Flood and Why Love is Wrath
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Send us a text Has the Church been keeping track of how far away we move from the scriptures each generation? June has been deemed pride month and the church is on the frontlines of "the being nice" war. Has the bride of Christ abdicated her role as pillar and buttress of truth? Also, many have been suggesting that homosexuality has nothing to do w…
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#116 How to Rely on God During and After a School Shooting w/ Macy McCombs
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Send us a text We're joined by a beloved sister in the faith, co-laborer in Silver Spring and now Author of Letters to Jaelynn: A True Story of Friendship, Loss and Healing to discuss the tragedy that shook southern Maryland when a shooting took place at Great Mills High school leaving two dead and one injured. Macy, a student at the school during …
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#115 COMMENT SECTION: Discussing Guns and Transgenderism with a Progressive Pastor
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Send us a text Our cousin and Missouri Pastor, Tom Baynham finally joins Black and Blurred to "offer us a progressive perspective" on guns and transgenderism. We're always willing to bring important conversations into the trenches so that the truth would shine. That is our goal. Either one of us is wrong or we're both wrong. The one impossibility i…
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