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Episode Description: It’s time for another Behind The Book episode! Is the love of money really the root of racism? That’s what our guest, Malcolm Foley argues in his book, The Anti-Greed Gospel. Pull up a chair as Ekemini and Christina ask Malcolm to get to the root of the sin of racism.Learn more about our guest: Malcolm Foley (PhD, Baylor University) is a pastor, historian, and speaker who serves as special adviser to the president for equity and campus engagement at Baylor University. He has written for Christianity Today, The Anxious Bench, and Mere Orthodoxy. Foley copastors Mosaic Waco, a multicultural church in Waco, Texas, where he lives with his wife, Desiree.Buy The Anti-Greed Gospel here: https://a.co/d/e3CR2wbSupport 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/TruthsTableOur Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code TRUTHSTABLE for a gr

Sponsor(s): Episode Description: Ekemini and Christina are taking a brief departure from the “Still Resting” series to talk about “The Makings of a Black Auntie” because becoming a Black Auntie is a sacred rite of passage in our community. Meet Christina and Ekemini as they cackle and unpack the levels of Black auntiehood, the fashion, posture, the joys, and fears of aging into Black auntiehood. We promise this episode will make you laugh and reflect on the importance of Black Aunties. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! 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): Patreon and TT BookEpisode Description: We’re back with another installment of our “Still Resisting” series! This time, Ekemini and Christina sit down with Congresswoman Shontel M. Brown, who represents Ohio’s Eleventh Congressional District, for a timely and urgent conversation.We’re sounding the alarm on a so-called “One Big, Beautiful Bill” that threatens to have a devastating impact, especially on the Black community. In its current form, this bill is far from beautiful. The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office says it will add $2.9 trillion to the national debt, resulting in 10.9 million people losing their health coverage due to severe cuts to Medicaid and Medicare.This is not just policy; it’s personal. The consequences of this legislation will be felt most deeply in our communities, where access to healthcare is already inequitable and under threat. That’s why we sat down with Congresswoman Brown to talk about why this matters and what we can do. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the

Sponsor(s): Patreon and TT BookEpisode Description: We’re taking a brief break from our “Still Resisting” series to reflect on a monumental moment in church history: the selection of Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope to lead the Catholic Church. His appointment has sparked deep interest, curiosity, and conversation among Catholics, Protestants, and communities worldwide.Pope Leo XIV’s appointment is historic because he is the first pope from the United States and has Haitian roots. He represents a powerful symbol of the global and multicultural reality of the Catholic Church in the 21st century. His background offers a vital connection to Latin America, particularly Peru, a country with a deep Catholic tradition and a long history of Black and Indigenous faith communities.This is the first time Ekemini and Christina have had the opportunity to discuss Catholicism on Truth’s Table, and to honor the occasion, they invited Jeanné Lewis to the table. Jeanné is the CEO of Faith in Public Life and a lifelong C

Sponsor(s): TT Patreon and TT book Episode Description: In this episode, Christina and Ekemini sit down with Natasha Smith to discuss her book Black Woman Grief: A Guide to Hope and Wholeness. We discuss the particularities of Black woman grief, the importance of making time to grieve, the place of therapy, the church, and spiritual disciplines when it comes to our grief.   Learn more about Natasha Smith: Natasha Smith is a grief advocate, speaker, and podcast host. She is the author of Can You Just Sit with Me? Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life. Her work has appeared in Guideposts, Propel Women, Influence magazine, her.BIBLE, and elsewhere. She and her husband, Clinton, have four children and live near Raleigh, North Carolina. You can find her online at imnatashasmith.com.Purchase Black Woman GriefSupport 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/Tr

Sponsor(s): Patreon & TT BookEpisode Description: We are back with another “Still Resisting” episode, and Black women at play is the topic on the table. In this episode, Ekemini and Christina talk about the amazing Truth’s Table Foundation retreats they hosted for Black Christian women. They discuss the importance of play for Black women and the ways our play is constrained and policed. They are also discussing how Black women can access play in a variety of ways. We hope you’ve got your boots on the ground because we are ready to play! 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/bookSupport Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTableAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode Description: We are taking a short break from our “Still Resisting” series to bring y’all a special episode. Ekemini and Christina sit down with Jennifer Lucy Tyler to talk about her journey with IVF, the heartbreak of infertility, and all the physical and emotional pain that accompanies it. This is a very honest and raw conversation that holds space for Black women who often carry the weight of reproductive struggles in silence.This episode peels back the layers of what it means to hope, grieve, fight for joy, and reclaim your voice in a world that too often overlooks Black women’s pain in the fertility journey. Sistas, if you’ve ever felt invisible in your journey to motherhood or questioned your strength while walking a path you didn’t choose, this episode is for you. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Learn more about our guest, Jennifer Lucy Tyler: Jennifer Lucy Tyler is a Bible Teacher, speaker, storyteller, entrepreneur, and growth coach. She is the creator of two journals, B

Sponsor(s): TT book & Patreon Episode Description: Tired of crashing out!? Say no more, we got you! In this timely and practical episode, Ekemini and Christina delve into the vital topic of emotional and mental health during political chaos. They discuss mental wholeness as an act of resistance and self-preservation, and they discuss the importance of cultivating emotional resilience, especially for Black women. Watch or listen as Christina leads us through grounding activities and reflective practices. The episode is designed to be interactive, provide practical emotional care, and empower Truth’s Table listeners to actively participate in their journey toward holistic wellness. 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/bookSupport Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTableAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sponsor(s): Brazos Press “The Anti-Greed Gospel”Episode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are honored to be joined by Dr. Allan Boesak, the South African Anti-Apartheid Theologian. We discuss the points of convergence and divergence between apartheid in South Africa and Jim Crow in the U.S. South. The ways in which the vestiges of both racial oppressive systems continue to oppress our people in the United States and South Africa. Put on your thinking caps because we ‘bout to learn today! Learn more about Dr. Allan Boesak: Prof. Allan Aubrey Boesak studied Theology at the Theological Seminary of the Dutch Reformed Mission Church at the University of the Western Cape, was ordained in Immanuel Dutch Reformed Mission Church in Paarl in 1968 at age 22. In 1970 he started advanced studies at the Theological University at Kampen in the Netherlands, and was awarded the Doctor’s degree in Theology in June 1976. A week after the Soweto Uprisings, he returned to South Africa to become Chaplain to stude

Episode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina sit down with this season’s first BlackGirlMagic guest, Danelle Walker-Whiteside to talk about fighting for democracy. They discuss what fighting democracy looks like: why democracy matters? What is a democracy? And how can we fight to keep it in tact? Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us. Learn more about Dannelle:Dannelle Walker Whiteside is a higher education leader, education lawyer, TEDx Speaker, authenticity advocate, and force multiplier. As Vice President for Legal Affairs and Organizational Strategy at Austin Peay State University (APSU), she serves as the institution’s Chief Legal Officer while overseeing strategic initiatives, public relations, and marketing. Her leadership has driven APSU’s rebranding efforts—resulting in a 19% increase in applications—strengthened the connection between marketing and admissions to reverse enrollment decline, and launched initiatives like the Leadership Exchange and "PEAYple in the Com

Episode Description:In this episode, Christina and Ekemini are looking back at Truth’s Table season one, “The Resistance Series,” to see if their views or approach to resistance have changed. Take a walk down memory lane as the women of Truth’s Table listen to the first season of Truth’s Table and add their commentary eight years later. 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/bookSupport Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTableAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode Description: We are still in our “Still Resisting” series and a fundamental part of resistance is holding onto hope in the midst of despair. Ekemini and Christina are at the table discussing the ways they hold onto hope through faith. Through their faith in Jesus, they recognize that it’s hope that is holding onto them amid great turmoil, chaos, and political upheaval. 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/bookSupport Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTableAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode Description: It’s time for our first Behind The Book episode of Truth’s Table Season 9! Ekemini and Christina are honored to be sitting at the table with Dr. Julius Garvey to discuss his new book, “Justice For Marcus Garvey: Look for Me in the Whirlwind” Ekemini and Christina have a deep discussion with Dr. Garvey about his Father, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Pan-Africanism, Garvey’s faith, the impact of his legacy, and his father’s posthumous pardon. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Learn more about Dr. Julius Garvey: Dr. Julius Garvey, MD, FACS, FRCS, OJ, is an accomplished surgeon and lecturer with over fifty years' tenure in the medical field spanning New York, Canada, and Jamaica. He has served, led, and taught at top medical institutions and universities, including Columbia University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Queens Hospital Center, and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, among others. He has served as an annual p

Episode Description: Since the election, the Black delegation has collectively decided that we need to fall back from saving this country and put our “boots on the ground.” “Where dem fans at!?” If you know, you know.  Ekemini and Christina are back at the table to wrestle with this question. 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/bookSupport Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sponsor(s): TT Book. Episode Description:  Ekemini and Christina are back for Season 9 of Truth’s Table! Can y’all believe it? We are starting off our season with the “Still Resisting” series. As you know, Truth’s Table’s first season series was entitled  “The Resistance Series” in response to the 2016 Presidential election. Now that the former occupant of the White House has been re-elected in the 2024 Presidential election, we are back at the table talking about what it means to still resist his racist policies. 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/bookSupport Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code TRUTHSTABLE for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sponsor(s):Episode Description: Issa wrap, y’all! Christina and Ekemini are sitting at the table reflecting on season eight of Truth’s Table. They have come this far by grace! In this finale episode, Christina and Ekemini discuss their favorite episodes, the surprises they encountered during this season, and what to expect for season nine of Truth’s Table. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us!Have you signed The Confession of Evangelical Conviction with Truth’s Table? No, what are you waiting for? Sign here: https://forms.gle/RAyzAyfTw4WnmczHSupport Truth’s Table: 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/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTableAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode Description: Hey, ya’ll! Ekemini and Christina have been traveling extensively. As a result, they were not able to record an episode this week. Keep them in your prayers! Truth’s Table will be back to its regularly scheduled programming next week. In the meantime, pray for our country, the world, and make sure to vote! Have you signed The Confession of Evangelical Conviction with Truth’s Table? No, what are you waiting for? Sign here: https://forms.gle/RAyzAyfTw4WnmczHSupport Truth’s Table: 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/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sponsor(s): Brazos PressEpisode Description: In this episode, Christina and Ekemini sit down at the table with Khristi Lauren Adams to talk about her newest book, Womanish Theology: Discovering God through the Lens of Black Girlhood. They talk about the ways that womanish and womanist theology converge and diverge—the image of God in Black girlhood and so much more. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Learn more about our guest: Khristi Lauren Adams (MDiv, Princeton Theological Seminary) is a speaker, writer, youth advocate, and ordained Baptist minister. She is the award-winning author of Parable of the Brown Girl (named the Best Young Adult Book by the African American Literary Awards and the New York Black Librarians Caucus) as well as Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way and its middle grade version, Black Girls Unbossed: Young World Changers Leading the Way. Adams formerly worked as dean of spiritual life and equity at The Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and now is the

Sponsor(s): The Confession of Evangelical ConvictionEpisode Description: In this episode, Christina and Ekemini are sitting at the table with Esosa Osa to learn more about the various forms of disinformation targeted at our community. Esosa explains the reasons why and how we can combat these various attacks we see on social media and in the media. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Learn more about Esosa Osa: Esosa is the Founder and CEO of Onyx Impact, a Georgia-based organization created to better understand and combat adverse messaging in Black communities and increase Black civic engagement. She is a disinformation expert who focuses on the specific kind of disinformation that seeks to diminish civic participation of Americans, especially Black Americans. Onyx Impact seeks to better serve and empower Black communities by exposing and mitigating the harmful external information ecosystems targeting them. She has years of experience fighting disinformation in elections, with her work bei

Sponsor(s): The Confession of Evangelical ConvictionEpisode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are sitting at the table with Beth Moore. We are in a polarized and contentious presidential election year. As Christians we are called to courage and love, while resisting fear. Beth shares her own personal journey with fear, anxiety, and how we can fight it in our own lives. You don’t want to miss this episode full of biblical wisdom. Learn more about Beth Moore: Author and Speaker Beth Moore is a dynamic teacher whose conferences take her across the globe. She has written numerous bestselling books and Bible studies. She is also the founder and visionary of Living Proof Ministries based in Houston, TX. Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, she is the fourth child of a retired Army major and a homemaker. Before the family moved to Houston in her teen years, Beth spent most of her childhood in Arkadelphia, Arkansas where her father managed the local cinema. Have you signed The Confession of Evangelical Con