Blacks in the Bible? The Truth They Never Taught You

📲 Follow Prof. Ayers on IG: @ThoughtfulKingIn this powerful episode of The Network Podcast, Coach P sits down with Professor Michael Ayers to explore Black Liberation Theology, representation in scripture, and the sociological structures that shape identity.Are there Blacks in the Bible?Why were we “never meant to know”?How does faith connect to social justice?And is financial slavery keeping our community stuck?This conversation bridges theology, sociology, economics, and empowerment for African Americans seeking spiritual clarity and intellectual depth. The episode covers: • Blacks in the Bible• Colonization & identity• Dominant ideology explained• Love thy neighbor as thyself• Financial freedom & credit myths• Spiritual exhaustionTIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Welcome to The Network: The Funky Four Foundation1:11 – Who is Professor Michael Ayers? (Blacks in the Bible)4:28 – Why We “Were Never Meant to Know”8:38 – Sociology: Dominant vs Minority Groups Explained12:41 – Colonization: Language & Religion14:04 – Yeshua as Revolutionary18:08 – Love Thyself First: Liberation Starts Within21:32 – Coercive Identity Politics30:40 – “I Don’t Want to Get Black” (Self-Perception & Colorism)37:58 – Faith & Systemic Inequality41:23 – Mental & Spiritual Exhaustion in Today’s Climate44:13 – Vanity, Debt & Financial Slavery48:26 – You Are in the Sacred Text51:19 – Jeremiah 29:11 Testimony1:07:18 – Financial Enslavement & Credit Score Myth1:15:54 – Why Black Liberation Theology Is MisunderstoodSubscribe to The Network Podcast for more conversations on spiritual, physical, mental, and financial wellness.📲 Follow The Network on IG: @podcast_with_prejean🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeSubscribe to The Network." You never know — you might need it."