Truth's Table

Sponsor(s): Zondervan- The Spirit of Justice Episode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are back in the “Back to Basics” series. They are sitting at the table going through the Apostle’s Creed. Yup, that’s right! They are taking it back to the old school by using the creed as a launching pad to talk about the fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith. Do you know the Apostle’s Creed or the Nicene Creed? If you do or don’t, you are welcome to pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Buy our NAACP Image Award Nominated book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/bookBuy The Spirit of Justice by Jemar Tisby at https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-spirit-of-justice-stories-of-faith-race-and-resistance-jemar-tisby/20859536?aid=79599&ean=9780310144854&listref=books-jemar-has-written-or-contributed-to&Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Advertising Inq

Sponsor: Broadleaf BooksEpisode Description: In this episode Christina and Ekemini are back at the table with their Bibles open as they discuss how our faith speaks to the needs of those in poverty.  They discuss the reasons why Christians should seek to alleviate poverty and how they ought to see people in poverty through the eyes of dignity and honor. Pull up a chair with your Bible app in hand and have a seat at the table. Buy our NAACP Image Award Nominated book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/bookBuy My Divine Natural Hair now: https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506494012/My-Divine-Natural-Hairor wherever books are sold! Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode Description: In this episode Christina and Ekemini are taking a brief detour from the “Back to Basics” series to introduce a short yet important series about child poverty and our Christian duty to care for the poor. Join them at the table as they talk about their own experience with and view of poverty. They delve into the social ramifications of poverty stereotypes that flatten and distort our view of children and adults in poverty. This conversation will prepare us for Truth’s Table’s Faith & Child Anti-Poverty Forum on April 4th, 2024 in Columbia, MD at The Harriet Tubman Cultural Center. Please join us for this FREE in-person event if you live in the Washington DC, Maryland, or Virginia area. Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/truths-table-faith-and-child-anti-poverty-forum-registration-817709399827?aff=oddtdtcreatorBuy our NAACP Image Award Nominated book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/bookSupport Truth’s Table: P

Sponsor(s): Broadleaf Books- Rise of Rage Episode Description: We are back for our eighth season, y’all! God is good and we are glad to be back at the table. We are kicking off this season with a series called “Back to Basics.” In this episode, Ekemini and Christina sit down and talk about why they are choosing to go back to basics for season 8. The basics of our faith, relationships, politics and all the things, y’all! Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us. Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/bookBuy The Rise of Rage now: https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506492353/The-Rise-of-Rage or wherever books are sold! Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sponsor(s): TT bookEpisode Description: Issa wrap, y’all! Christina and Ekemini are sitting at the table reflecting on season seven of Truth’s Table. They have come this far by grace! In this finale episode, C and E discuss their favorite episodes, the surprises they encountered during this season, and what to expect for season eight of Truth’s Table. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us!Purchase our new book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code TRUTHSTABLE for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sponsor(s): TT BookEpisode Description: It’s been a while since Truth’s Table has done a live event, so it was fitting for our first live recording to take place at the National Museum of African-American Music in Nashville, TN. In this episode, Ekemini and Christina sit down at the table with Dr. Rashawn Ray and Aloe Blacc at the event, “AIR Equity Initiative Pathways to Peace: Reimagining the Future of Public Safety for Youth and Communities.” We discuss racial equity, activism, and the need to dismantle systemic barriers so that Black children can thrive and dream. We also sat down with Dr. Terrance McNeil and Dr. Melissa Collins to discuss school safety from elementary school to the college classroom. Learn more about our guests: Dr. Rashawn Ray serves as Vice President and Executive Director of the AIR Equity Initiative at the American Institutes for Research.Aloe Blacc is a Grammy-nominated musician, philanthropist, and advocate. Dr. Melissa Collins is an educator from Memphis-Shelby County Schools, kno

Sponsor(s): Penguin Randomhouse: Something, Someday Episode Description: We are coming to the close of Truth’s Table season seven! We can hardly believe how quickly time has flown this year, but we can’t leave y’all without one last #BlackGirlMagic guest for this season. In this episode, Christina sits down at the table with Emmy-nominated journalist Zinhle Essamuah. Zinhle talks about how her convictions and culture shape her work as a journalist in front of and behind the cameras. Learn more about Zinhle Essamuah: Zinhle Essamuah is the Emmy-nominated co-anchor of NBC News Daily and network correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC, best known for her reporting spanning justice, culture, and poverty. Recently, Zinhle’s reports earned NBC an ONA Award and placed third for the Collier Prize. They’ve also spurred viewers to action: her investigation into the Acadiana Center for Youth in Louisiana moved the governor to sign a bill limiting solitary confinement in juvenile facilities, and her reporting on fake landlo

Sponsor(s): Penguin Kids: Remember UsEpisode Description: In this episode, Christina and Ekemini sit down at the table with Dr. Monique Gadson to discuss the epidemic of loneliness in the United States. Dr. Monique is the co-author of Finding Hope in a Dark Place: Facing Loneliness, Depression, and Anxiety with the Power of Grace. Learn more about Dr. Monique Gadson:  Monique is a licensed professional counselor, consulting therapist, educator, and podcast host. She received her B.S. in Business Management from The University of Alabama, M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy State University, M.S. in Spirituality and Counseling from Richmont Graduate University, and Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Amridge University. She hosts the podcast “And The Church Said” that discusses church and culture from a Christian counseling perspective.  She is the founder and executive director of C.H.U.R.C.H Services (counseling & consulting hearts with unwavering restoration in Christian hope), a p

Sponsor(s): Truth’s Table BookEpisode Description: In June 2023, Ekemini was a panelist at The Witness’ Joy & Justice Conference. The panel was about the changing demographics of the Black community in the U.S. and how we can unite as a people while honoring our various histories and social locations. In this episode, you will hear Ekemini in conversation with Marc Antoine and Tyler Burns, who moderated the conversation. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Purchase our book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTableAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sponsor(s): IVPEpisode Description: We are delighted to have Mekdes Haddis, author of Just Missions, as our #BlackGirlMagic guest for September! Mekdes Haddis’ turns one this month, and she is at the table talking to us about the various ways her book Just Missions has been received. Mekdes is the founder and executive coach of Just Missions, an online community that elevates diaspora voices and equips Western allies to become mutual partners for the work of the gospel. Originally from Ethiopia, she moved to the United States in 2003 and earned a BS in communications from Liberty University and a master's degree in organizational leadership from Columbia International University. She is also the project director of the Racial Justice and Reconciliation Collaborative for the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE). Haddis has worked in several churches, building discipleship and outreach strategies that are holistic in their approach to include people on the margins. She and her family live in South Car

Sponsor(s):  IVPEpisode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are at the table and they’re feeling a lil’ introspective. Listen in as they discuss who they really are and debunk some misperceptions they have heard about themselves in the streets. They revealing a bit more of their interior lives, so you definitely don’t want to miss this episode. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Buy A Just Mission by Mekdes Haddis: Order here: https://ivpress.com/a-just-mission use promo code: TRUTH23 to save 30% off your purchasePurchase our book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTableAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sponsor(s): TT BookEpisode Description: It’s our final Behind the Book episode of the season! Christina and Ekemini are sitting at the table with Esau McCaulley to discuss is latest book, How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family's Story of Hope and Survival in the American South. They discuss legacy of faith, entrenched childhood poverty, and interracial marriage. Make sure to pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Learn more about Esau McCaulley: Rev. Esau McCaulley, PhD is an associate professor of New Testament at Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL.   His first book entitled Sharing in the Son’s Inheritance was published by T & T Clark in 2019. His second book Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope was published by IVP academic in 2020.  It has won numerous awards, including Christianity Today’s book of the year. His first children’s book, Josie Johnson’s Hair and the Holy Spirit, will be published by IVP in May 2022. He is a contributi

Sponsor(s): Crowned with GloryEpisode Description: In this episode, Christina and Ekemini are sitting at the table with Barbara Jones. Barbara has dedicated her life to domestic,  international missionary  and community development work. Pull up a chair and  listen in on this truth telling conversation that will leave you motivated to love God by serving others. Learn more about Barbara Jones: Rev. Barbara D. Jones serves as founder and president of Walking Anew, Inc., an organization that aims to create dignified and unified communities for Black and Brown people locally and globally. Walking Anew has served various communities throughout the nation since 2017.Barbara has served in numerous countries, leading missional teams around the world and utilizes her expertise to effectively aid and disciple others in creating Biblical unity and developing intercultural competencies. She is a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory, an Executive Coach, Speaker and Ordained Minister, who ser

Sponsor(s): TT BookEpisode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are sitting at the table with their wigs on the table, too! They are discussing the question: can you keep it real while rocking wigs? They engage in a humorous and self-reflective discussion about their hair, wigs, and all the things. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us and bring your wigs, too! Purchase our book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTableAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sponsor(s): TT BookEpisode Description: It’s that time in our season to have another Black Woman Rising episode. Ekemini and Christina are honored to sit at the table with Dr. Barbara L. Peacock. Dr. Barbara L. Peacock is the award-winning author of  Soul Care in African American Practice . She received the Award of Merit from Christianity Today, and the Martin Institute for Christianity and Culture and Dallas Willard Award (MIDWC) announced Soul Care in African American Practice as the book of the year in 2021. In addition, she received an award from Christianity for Biblical Equity (Mutuality) and is a finalist with the Museum of African American History Museum (Boston) and Black Authors Matter.Her new book is  Spiritual Practices for Soul Care: 40 Ways to Deepen Your Faith .Dr. Peacock is founder of  Peacock Soul Care  (PSC). PSC is an institution thatoffers a certificate of completion in Spiritual Direction and Spiritual Formation forpersons seeking a deeper journey with God. PSC also provides special Sou

Sponsor(s): Leading Well & HelloFresh Episode Description: Ekemini and Christina are at the table talking about what it takes to make a Truth’s Table episode. Listen as they take you beyond the veil to learn about the evolution of the podcast, how they’ve remained independent podcasters with such longevity, and what they love most about hosting and producing Truth’s Table. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Truth’s Table Listener Hello Fresh Discount:Hello Fresh Deal for Truth’s Table Listeners: Go to hellofresh.com/truthstable50 and use promo code truthstable50 to get 50% off plus free shipping!Buy Leading Well: A Black Woman’s Guide to Wholistic, Barrier-Breaking Leadership by Dr. Jeanne Porter King and save 40% off plus free shipping when you order before 10/31/2023 at https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/492135 and use promo code LEADERSHIP40. Support Truth’s Table: Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/bookPatreon: h

Sponsor(s): TT book & HelloFresh Episode Description:Dr. Christina Edmondson teaches from Amos 5:24. She highlights the life of the prophet, Amos, and themes of justice and holiness. This teaching reminds the listener of the compassionate and just character of God.  Finally, we are reminded to distrust theologies and traditions that downplay the compassion, grace and empathy of God. Truth’s Table Listener Hello Fresh Discount:Hello Fresh Deal for Truth’s Table Listeners: Go to hellofresh.com/truthstable50 and use promo code truthstable50 to get 50% off plus free shipping!Support Truth’s Table: Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/bookPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTableAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sponsor(s): TT BookEkemini and Christina are at the table talking about waiting on God. While waiting on God, there is a temptation to internalize Satan’s accusations or the false assumptions friends say to us in the wait. Ekemini and Christina talk about the ways that waiting on God has molded and shaped them. How do we wait well? How do we guard against bitterness while waiting on God. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us. Truth’s Table Listener Hello Fresh Discount:Hello Fresh Deal for Truth’s Table Listeners: Go to hellofresh.com/truthstable50 and use promo code truthstable50 to get 50% off plus free shipping!Support Truth’s Table: Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/bookPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTableAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Issa Truth’s Table Live episode, y’all! Truth’s Table was invited to the historic and legendary E.K. Bailey Preaching Conference (EKBPC) 2023 in Dallas, Texas. Christina and Ekemini discuss their experience at the conference and you’ll hear them facilitate a first-time all-women panel at the EKBPC. The topic of the panel was “Exploring the Stories of the Women of Genesis” and the brilliant panelists are Lisa V. Fields Founder & CEO of Jude 3 Project, Rev. Dr. Danielle Brown Senior Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, and Rev. Cokeisha Bailey Robinson, Dean of Student Diversity and Inclusion at Grace College. Ekemini and Christina facilitate a discuss with these mighty women of God, that went far beyond Genesis and into the Old Testament as a whole. May this conversation encourage, edify, inspire, and convict you as you sit at the table. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us!Truth’s Table Listener Hello Fresh Discount:Hello Fresh Deal for Truth’s Table Listeners: Go to hellofresh.com/truthstable

Sponsor(s): HelloFreshEpisode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are at the table and they are going back into time to discuss the presidential elections in 2016 and 2020. In this episode, Christina and Ekemini unpack their mental and emotional state during the previous presidential elections and how we can prepare for the presidential election in 2024. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Truth’s Table Listener Hello Fresh Discount:Hello Fresh Deal for Truth’s Table Listeners: Go to hellofresh.com/truthstable50 and use promo code truthstable50 to get 50% off plus free shipping!Support Truth’s Table: Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/bookPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTableAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands