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City Image

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City Image is a Christian worldview podcast and media source for urban issues based in New York City.

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Episodes

  1. Permission To Be Black - Feat. A.D. Thomason - Episode 56

    Bryant and Varlene sit down with A.D. Thomason to discuss his new book Permission to Be Black: My Journey with Jay-Z and Jesus. https://www.ivpress.com/permission-to-be-black

  2. Meghan and Harry, Clubhouse, & NFTs - Episode 55

    Clai, Bryant, and Andy reflect on the Oprah Winfrey interview of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry and discuss what's going on in tech.

  3. The Aftermath of the Ravi Zacharias Abuse Scandal - Episode 54

    Lourdes, Bryant, and Clai discuss the fallout from the Ravi Zacharias abuse scandal and where to go from here. This episode contains a discussion on sexual abuse, please be advised. Here is the full Miller & Martin report on Ravi Zacharias:...

  4. And We Back 2021 - Episode 53

    City Image is back with our first episode of the new year. We discuss Britney Spears, Tom Brady, and, of course, marriage and singleness. Clai debuts "The Stoop". Welcome back to City Image.

  5. Critical Race Theory and The Church - Feat. Rasool Berry - Episode 52

    Critical Race Theory is a way of understanding racism through the dynamics of oppressed and oppressor groups. Many in the church who have been advocating for racial justice have been accused of compromising the faith with CRT. Is CRT compatible with Scripture? Are there pitfalls to critical…

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  6. Do We Need A Moral Revolution? - Feat. Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove - Episode 51

    Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove joins us this week to talk politics for the poor, political propaganda, and reconstructing your faith. Jonathan is a writer, speaker, activist and author of Revolution of Values: Reclaiming Public Faith for the Common Good. You can purchase a copy of Revolution of Values...

  7. Reading While Black - Feat. Dr. Esau McCaulley - Episode 50

    Dr. McCaulley joined us this week to drop ALL THE KNOWLEDGE. What unique emphases and contributions has the black church brought to biblical interpretation? How has the suppression of black voices limited and hurt the church's application and understanding of scripture? How does scripture speak…

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  8. What Are We REALLY Attracted To Pt. 2: How Important Is Physical Attraction? - Episode 49

    Is physical attraction important before dating someone? How important is sexual attraction in marriage? What keeps a bond going in long-term relationships? Lourdes and Bryant change their minds on a few things as we revisit attraction, sexuality, dating, and marriage. ALSO! TONIGHT (10/1) Come...

  9. Stockton On My Mind - Episode 48

    Bryant, Varlene, and Clai discuss the HBO documentary Stockton On My Mind. What can Stockton mayor Michael Tubbs' bold approaches to policy and governing teach us about improving the lives of poor people? How can young people lead the way in civic engagement? We discuss this week on City Image.

  10. Dealing With Grief, Death and Loss - feat. Mel Lawrenz - Episode 47

    Clai and Andy sit down with Mel Lawrenz, the author of A Chronicle of Grief: Finding Life After Traumatic Loss. Mel expresses how the loss of his daughter taught him deep lessons about how to help people dealing with grief. Clai and Andy talk about the ways people supported them when they each…

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  11. Faithful Political Engagement - feat. Justin Giboney and Chris Butler - Episode 46

    This week Bryant and Andy sat down with Justin Giboney and Chris Butler, authors of Compassion (&) Conviction: The AND Campaign's Guide to Faithful Civic Engagement. This interview covered how Christian can faithfully engage in politics, how to process issues when you are feeling disillusioned…

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  12. Financial Freedom - Episode 44

    Our generation has trillions of dollars of debt and little knowledge of how to navigate the system. How can we begin to get our finances in order to have financial freedom and help others? We're going to try to figure it out together this week on City Image. If you'd like budgeting coaching, hit…

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  13. Should Christians Support #BLM? - Episode 43

    In this episode we discuss whether or not Christians should support the Black Lives Matter movement and organization and make sense of Jonathan Isaac standing during the NBA Anthem protest.Black Lives Matter Beliefs Statement: https://blacklivesmatter.com/what-we-believe/To listen to City Image…

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  14. Rediscipling the White Church - featuring David Swanson - Episode 42

    This week we spoke with Pastor David Swanson about his new book Rediscipling the White Church: From Cheap Diversity to True Solidarity. David shared his insights on what observations led him to write the book, where the white church is animated by culture over faith, and how discipleship and the...

  15. Should Christians Vote? - Episode 41

    Bryant the Theological Giant is back! We are talking civic engagement. Should we vote in every election? Is it wrong to vote third party? Why don’t we know anything about how our government works? How else can we engage civically beyond voting?This Wednesday (7/1) AND Campaign NYC is hosting a...

  16. On Lies and Lament - feat. Soong-Chan Rah - Episode 40

    Dr. Soong-Chan Rah joins us this week to weigh in on the Black Lives Matter protests and how we arrived at this current moment in our culture. He unpacked the sources of our nation's racialized narratives and explained why it's so essential to make room for lament when addressing injustice.During...

  17. Dating In Quarantine - Episode 39

    Daniel the Creator is back. Lourdes realizes a Facebook crush is a Hotep Anti-Vaxxer. We’re talking dating in quarantine.Apple: apple.co/2zVxedFYoutube: bit.ly/cityimageyoutubeFollow us on Facebook:facebook.com/thecityimageFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/TheCityImageFollow us on Instagram:...

  18. We the People - feat. Mark Charles - Episode 38

    This week, we sat down with 2020 Independent Presidential candidate Mark Charles to discuss why he’s running for president. Candidate Charles shared with us the principles that guide his platform, why he wants to challenge the broken foundations upon which the U.S. was built, and how his…

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  19. COVID-19 and Incarceration - feat. Tony Rosa, Anton Robinson, Lenora Easter, Wendy Jennings - Ep. 37

    Cases of COVID-19 have spread quickly across prisons and jails due to unsafe conditions and lack of resources to protect those who are incarcerated. Medical officials at Rikers Island have said “This is not a generational public health crisis, rather it is a crisis of a magnitude no generation...

  20. Criminal Justice Reform - feat. Lenora Easter, Anton Robinson and Wendy Jennings - Episode 36

    Despite having 5% of the world’s population our country has 25% of the global prison population. Since 1970, our incarcerated population has increased 700% and there are 2.3 million Americans in prison today. We sat down with lawyers and activists Lenora Easter, Wendy Jennings and Anton Robinson…

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  21. A Tale of Two Ronas - feat. Zac Martin - Episode 35

    COVID-19 has impacted different populations in different ways. In this episode we hear from Zac Martin, director of Trellis, on how the pandemic is impacting vulnerable populations and how the church should respond. To learn more about Trellis and Zac's work, visit www.jointrellis.org/, follow…

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  22. Mental Health and the Church - Feat. Rich Bowman - Episode 34

    Rich is back! On this episode, we dive into the importance of mental health, some of the negative stigmas attached to it, and how the local church should respond to the mental health needs of its congregants.

  23. Show Love to your OGs - Episode 33

    Pastor Tony Evans is the first African American to have a study Bible and a commentary in his name. We talk the significance of this accomplishment. We also comment on the protest Evans and Kirk Franklin have against the Dove Awards.

  24. Wake Up, Mr. West! - Episode 32

    We review Kanye West's latest album, "Jesus is King." We then talk about the church's reaction to West's newfound faith and the controversy surrounding his politics.

  25. Bryant Talks Struggling with Unemployment and Vocational Ministry - Episode 31

    City Image gives updates on where its been -- in particular a major life transition for Bryant the Theological Giant. He talks through being unemployed, his misgivings about ministry, and what God has been showing him during this season.

  26. Keep it Real: What are Christian Men REALLY attracted to? - Episode 30

    Are Christian men keeping it real when they articulate what they are attracted to in a mate? Lourdes seems to think Christian guys are frontin'. Are Christian women keeping it real tho? We discuss.

  27. Social Media, Jussie Smollett and Cancel Culture - Episode 29

    We’re talking social media! How should we operate in this fast-paced, digital news cycle? Is it biblical to cancel people? Do you use Twitter or does Twitter use you? And as Big L once said, we’re so ahead our time our parents haven’t met yet. We centered this one around the Jussie Smollet fiasco...

  28. White American Folk Religion #12Lies - feat. Jonathan Walton - Episode 28

    "America is a Christian nation.""All men are created equal.""We are the land of the free and the home of the brave."Except when we're not.In this episode, Jonathan Walton unpacks his new book Twelve Lies That Hold America Captive And the Truth That Sets Us Free.Pick up a copy today!:...

  29. Surviving R. Kelly - Episode 27

    The hosts discuss the documentary "Surviving R.Kelly" and sexual abuse. We also discuss why the church was complicit in enabling R. Kelly and what the church can learn from this.

  30. The John Allen Chau Controversy and Christian Mission - Feat. Karen Ellis - Episode 26

    Special guest Karen Ellis joins the podcast to talk about the controversy surrounding Christian missionary John Allen Chau. Was Chau right to do what he did? Was it irresponsible or worse--evil?

  31. Joshua Harris Recants "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" - Episode 25

    Joshua Harris recently released a statement renouncing his best-selling book "I Kissed Dating Goodbye." He announced that the book will be going out of print. We discuss the book's impact and the positive and negative effects it had on Christian culture.

  32. Questions for City Image - Episode 24

    Lots of laughs this episode as City Image came up with several questions to answer in order for our audience to learn more about us. Enjoy.

  33. Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel - Episode 23

    The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel is a document that has been signed by several prominent evangelical leaders including John MacArthur. In this episode, City Image responds to the affirmations and denials of this document while unpacking the issues surrounding its content and the...

  34. The Image of God and Social Justice - Episode 22

    City Image returns with an episode focused on the Biblical teaching of the Image of God as it relates to justice issues in society. The hosts explain how human beings have intrinsic worth and value because they have been made in God's image. They identify ways in which we undermine the Image of…

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  35. Church Hurt - Episode 21

    On this episode of City Image, we sit down on our podcast's one year anniversary to talk about the issue of church hurt and discuss the role of reconciliation in the healing process.Subscribe:Apple:apple.co/2zVxedFYouTube:bit.ly/cityimageyoutubeFollow us on Social...

  36. Black Panther Part 2 - Episode 20

    Join City Image alongside special guest, pastor Rasool Berry, as they continue our analysis of Marvel's Black Panther.Subscribe:Apple: apple.co/2zVxedFYouTube: bit.ly/cityimageyoutubeFollow us on Social Media:www.facebook.com/thecityimage/City Image is a Christian worldview podcast and media…

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  37. Black Panther Part 1 - Episode 19

    On this episode, we discuss the movie Black Panther in depth. Join us as we uncover the significance of the movie, and how it applies to our lives.Subscribe:Apple: apple.co/2zVxedFYouTube: bit.ly/cityimageyoutubeFollow us on Social Media:www.facebook.com/thecityimage/City Image is a Christian...

  38. Justice in Urban Education - Episode 18

    On this episode of City Image, we sit down with educator, Lourdes the Principal, to discuss issues related to justice in urban education. Lourdes draws from years of expertise as she exposes the school to prison pipeline and other systemic issues in our education system.Subscribe:Apple:...

  39. Body Image & Weight Loss - Episode 17

    Join City Image as we deep dive into a very personal topic for many, including the three of us. Hear our stories with body image and weight loss, the good & the bad, and how can we work to bring everything under the Lordship of...

  40. 2017 Year End Recap - Episode 16

    City Image is back with a 2017 year-end recap. What are a big stories or trends this year? From wokeness to #metoo to trump, join us for a review on what this year has brought, and join us at the end for some major announcements for City Image this coming Year.

  41. Rape Culture & Women In The Church With Special Guest Hosts - Episode 15

    Rape culture has affected many women in major ways. How has that permeated church culture, what can we say in response? Join special guest hosts, Lourdes, Natarsha and Yvonne as they give a woman's perspective on these issues.

  42. White Evangelicalism - Part 2 - Feat. James Roberson - Episode 14

    City Image continues the discussion on White Evangelicalism and its challenges to minority communities with special guest James Roberson. James is lead pastor of the Bridge Church.

  43. Tasha X Nicki Minaj & Christians in the Arts - Feat. Carvens Lissaint - Episode 12

    How should Christians engage in the arts? We discuss this issue and more with Carvens Lissaint. Carvens is an actor and spoken word artist, currently featured in Broadway show "Hamilton."

  44. The Big Fight & Charlottesville - Episode 11

    What is going to happen with the Mayweather/ McGregor fight this weekend? Also, hear our response to the recent events in Charlottesville.

  45. Men & Women in Community - Episode 10

    What are some pain points for Men and Women when it comes to Christian community? Join us as we look at the topic especially affecting Women with guests Yvonne Eseonu and Phylicia Delince.

  46. The Court Ruling On Philando Castile - Episode 9

    The hosts of City Image comment on the recent verdict on the Philando Castile case.

  47. What Is Community? - The Overview - Episode 7

    Why is Christian community important? In this episode, we talk about how much community has blessed our lives. We also talk through some challenges and misconceptions to Christian community in the urban context.

  48. Male Rompers & Black Hebrew Israelites - Feat. Rasool Berry - Episode 6

    In this episode, we continue the conversation surrounding Kendrick Lamar's promotion of the Black Hebrew Israelite cult in his latest album DAMN. We take an in depth look at the movement with our guest pastor, Rasool Berry.

  49. Facebook Live & Kendrick's New Album - Episode 5

    Should Facebook cut off its live feature due to recent atrocities? What's up with Kendrick Lamar's new album? Join us as we look at some quotes from the new album.

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