In this episode, Rose reads a portion of Adrienne Maree Brown's book Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds. You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books…

In this episode Rose and Robert talk about the things that they are finding beauty in and the role of the creative when it comes to beauty. You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To ge…

In this episode Rose reads a piece from Cole Arthur Riley's book This Here Flesh. She reads from the chapter "belonging." You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the book…

In this episode we sit down with author, speaker, lecturer...EbonyJanice to talk about her book All the Black Girls Are Activists and so much more. We talk about her work, her takes on softness/self-care and the "seated place of Toni Morrison." Please go to ebonyjanice.com for more information. Enjoy! You can check out our growing list of songs on …

In this episode Robert reads a prayer by Tabitha Brown centered around supportive love. You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, …

This is part 3 of a three part conversation that Rose and Robert had concerning maintaining a consistent social media ethic that includes communal care. Enjoy! You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Bl…

This is part 2 of a three part conversation that Rose and Robert had concerning maintaining a consistent social media ethic that includes communal care. Enjoy! You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Bl…

Join Rose J. Percy as she shares a prayer/reading by Sarah Bessey for learning to love the world again. You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention …

This is part one of a three part conversation that Robert and Rose had concerning how we approach social media. We discuss how we approach social media and some of the pitfalls that we have had with it. You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOh…

In this episode Robert gives a short word of affirmation to start a new week. You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please che…

In this episode, Rose and Robert sit down to talk to Leah about Leah about Black disability, music, theology, and more. Leah is a beautiful singer, songwriter, and musician and you can find her work wherever you stream music. You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PW…

In this episode Rose and Robert have a conversation about world building and the role of expansive imagination. You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we …

Back from our midseason break and in this episode Robert points to the recent Substack works that both he and Rose have put out lately. You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get so…

In this episode Robert gives a short piece on beauty and announces the annual podcast vacation for a few weeks. Enjoy! You can check out our growing list of songs at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the pod…

In this episode Rose and Robert continue to have a conversation with Pastor Trey to discuss the contours of Black imagination and the gift that it can be to the world. Trey is a brilliant scholar, theologian, artist, author, and pastor. Check his work out at https://www.pastortrey05.com You can check out our growing list of songs at https://open.sp…

In this episode Rose and Robert sit down to have a conversation with Pastor Trey to discuss the contours of Black imagination and the gift that it can be to the world. Trey is a brilliant scholar, theologian, artist, author, and pastor. Check his work out at https://www.pastortrey05.com You can check out our growing list of songs at https://open.sp…

In this episode we continue our conversation about some of the music that accompanies us in our journey to Black aliveness. Here we note our experiences of being musicians as well. You can check out our growing list of songs at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black …

In this episode we talk about some of the music that accompanies us in our journey to Black aliveness. You can check out our growing list of songs at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please che…

In this episode, Rose takes on hosting duties and shares a beautiful reflection that comes from her Substack on soft-spoken truth tellers. To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list?https://bookshop.org/lists/b…

In this episode, Rose takes on hosting duties and interviews Robert about his approach to the world, theology, and more. She shares an affirmation for Black men as well. To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-li…

In this episode, Robert reads a prayer from Cole Arthur Riley’s new book Black Liturgies. To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list?https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-li…

In this episode we discuss Kevin Quashie's book on Black Aliveness. We also talk about what it means to navigate through the world and anchor ourselves. To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list?https://booksh…

Season 4 has begun and I am joined by Rose J. Percy as an honored guest/co-host/collaborator/dreamer. Please check her substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen…

In this season finale I talk a bit on salvation and what it has come to mean to me now. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out my writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.…

In this episode I sit down with public theologian and writer Alicia Crosby. We discuss Hagar, our friend Camille's book Hero and the Whore and more. Please go to aliciatcrosby.com for more info. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support me financially on Patreon at: pa…

In this episode I sit down with author Ally Henny to talk about her book I Won't Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When The World Tries To Silence You. Please go to allyhenny.com for more of her work. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support me financially on Patreon at: pa…

In this episode I try to continue the thought process of Black Lives Matter and cultivating this as an ethic. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out my writing at: https://musingsfrom…

In this episode I sit down with Nya S. Abernathy to talk about where she is finding God. Find her wonderful writing on substack at https://ofearthandofstars.substack.com/about You can find the series of poems that I did with her and Sharifa here: https://ofearthandofstars.substack.com/p/poems-for-the-stars-part-three If you're a fan of the show, pl…

In this episode, I read a bit of an excerpt from one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's speeches on the theme of love and activism. This excerpt has been sitting on my mind and heart and wanted to share. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support me financially on Patreon a…

In this episode I talk about a bit about cultivating curiosity and how it can help us on our theological endeavors. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out my writing at: https://musin…

I am joined by the wonderful Rose on this part 2 episode as we talk about what it means to be Black and a Contemplative. Please find her work at rosejpercy.com. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, y…

I am joined by the wonderful Rose on this episode as we talk about what it means to be Black and a Contemplative. Please find her work at rosejpercy.com. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can …

This episode is actually part 2 of a conversation I had with KJ where we talked about her book The Book of Common Courage. She shared such wisdom that I wanted to give this portion on the body, pain, and more it’s own episode. Enjoy. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also s…

In this episode I sit down and talk about where I am finding God. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out my writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com…

Earlier in the season I posted a snippet of a conversation Marla and I did together on her book Jaded, creating new narratives, and more. For more information on her please go to https://marlataviano.com/

Earlier in the season I posted a portion of this wonderful conversation with Jessica. Here is the full, rich conversation. Please go to her website for more info on her books and other work. https://jessicakantrowitz.com/

Before we take a little podcast break until July, I wanted to give you an episode with a few thoughts on public theologians/public thinkers and what they can be. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, …

I sit down to talk with Kevin about his book and his advocacy work with people experiencing homelessness. Please go to his website kevinmnye.com for more info. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, yo…

In this episode I sit down with Rohadi and talk about his new book and deconstruction. Please go to Rohadi.com for more info and his work. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out my wr…

This episode is a treat as I combine portions of two different conversations with Marla Taviano and Jessica Kantrowitz. With Marla I discuss her book Jaded and disengaging from toxic theologies and more. With Jessica I discuss her book Good Morning Friends and what it means to write as wounded healers. I will definitely post the full convos later i…

On this episode I sit down with author KJ Ramsey and talk about her book, pain, finding God and more. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out my writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenh…

Please check out the post I reference here: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com/p/hebrews-11-and-womens-history-month?embeddedPostPublications= If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can c…

In this episode I talk with Dr. Jennifer Awes Freeman and her book The Good Shepherd. Join us as we talk about the image and are around the Good Shepherd. Please get her book here or wherever books are sold: https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481315371/the-good-shepherd/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review …

In this episode I sit with Dr. Lerita Coleman Brown and talk about her new book What Makes You Come Alive: A Spiritual Walk with Howard Thurman. Please check out her book leritacolemanbrown.com

On this episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Danya Ruttenberg and discuss her book On Repentance and Repair. We talk through forgiveness, harm, restoration, and more. Please go and get her book. Check out her Substack at “Life is a Sacred Text” You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can …

This is part of a segment that I am doing highlighting the places that different people are finding God. In this episode I sit down with poet and theologian Ajanaé Dawkins. Please check out VS the podcast, and her work at ecotheo collective. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You ca…

This bonus episode is part 2 of a conversation where I sit down with Esperanza Gene and Rose J. Percy and talk about the lived realities of those with chronic illness and are also Black.Rose: Find out about Rose's offerings, her podcast, and her newsletter at www.rosejpercy.comEsperanza: Find Esperanza on Twitter at @land_of_Za If you're a fan of t…

In this episode I sit down with Esperanza Gene and Rose J. Percy and talk about the lived realities of those with chronic illness and are also Black.Rose: Find out about Rose's offerings, her podcast, and her newsletter at www.rosejpercy.comEsperanza: Find Esperanza on Twitter at @land_of_Za If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and …

I sit down to talk about Faitth’s new wonderful book “Remember Me Now: A Journey Back to Myself and a Love Letter to Black Women.” Please check out her website at faitthbrooks.com and you can order her book there as well. Also check out her podcast Melanated Faith. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on …

Here for another season talking about God and the world.