Good Culture

A week full of travel has The Collective debating their preferred airlines, with Sho and Darryl sharing why they are willing to pay for convenience and peace of mind. After a few obligatory Spirit Airlines jokes (not too much!), the conversation turned to awards season. Up first, the recent controversy at the BAFTA Awards, where “SINNERS” actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were caught up in an “impossible” situation. We share the lessons the controversy can teach the church. Namely, the difficulties, limitations and dangers of “inclusion.” Our admiration of “SINNERS” continues with a celebration of the films historic achievements at the Academy Awards. We discuss the relationship between Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan, pairing authenticity with excellence, and the value of surrounding yourselves with brilliant people.  Follow @goodcultureinstitute for updates about how you can watch The Good Culture Show live!  Tax Free Giving: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/contribute/ Discover: Learn more about Good Culture: www.Goodcultureinstitute.com  Join our Community: https://good-culture.mn.co/ Learn About our Cohorts: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/ Follow: Follow Good Culture: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodcultureinstitute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582477391136 Follow Sho Baraka: https://linktr.ee/amishobaraka Follow Tryce Prince: https://linktr.ee/tryceprince Follow Ian O’Brian: https://linktr.ee/iobrien01

How we represent our cultural group, our country, and our faith matters. The Collective is back again to discuss Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance that divided parts of Christendom, and give us a pathway for how we should we respond when our own “group” is not represented in cultural celebrations. Turning to the Winter Olympics and NBA All-Star weekend, we discuss why “USA v. The World” ignites a little bit of patriotism in all of us. Finally, they reflect on the recent racist depictions of the Obama’s posted by President Donald Trump and the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson Jr. Two figures who have represented their faith in drastically different ways. The Collective help us discern how to address racism in the world without letting it distract us from the good work we have been called to do.   Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl USA v. The World  NBA All-Star Weekend  More Trump Racism Racism as Distraction Christian Prophetic Witness The Life & Legacy of Jesse Jackson   Tax Free Giving: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/contribute/ Discover: Learn more about Good Culture: www.Goodcultureinstitute.com  Join our Community: https://good-culture.mn.co/ Learn About our Cohorts: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/ Follow: Follow Good Culture: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodcultureinstitute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582477391136 Follow Sho Baraka: https://linktr.ee/amishobaraka Follow Tryce Prince: https://linktr.ee/tryceprince Follow Ian O’Brian: https://linktr.ee/iobrien01

The Collective’s eyes are still watching Minneapolis. Sho, Darryl, Ian, and Tryce open this episode with a discussion of rage and anger. They encourage us to filter out corrosive emotions that lead to sin, but make a case that Christians can express a righteous indignation in response to injustice. This leads to a discussion of the Cities Church protest. The Collective debates whether churches should be exempt as sites of protest, drawing on history as well as their own experiences as church leaders. They also discuss why Christians response to protests matters, and share their perspectives on the varying responses to the church protest two weekends ago. They end the episode by sharing their reflections on the most recent fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, the role of apathy and ignorance to the experiences of marginalized groups, and whether the events in Minneapolis will be a wake up call to the nation or “business as usual.”   Resources Mentioned: CATO Institute - A Brief History of U.S. Immigration Policy from the Colonial Period to the Present Day Sanctuaries of Segregation: The Story of the Jackson Church Visit Campaign by Carter Dalton Lyon Faces at the Bottom of the Well by Derrick Bell Tax Free Giving: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/contribute/ Discover: Learn more about Good Culture: www.Goodcultureinstitute.com  Join our Community: https://good-culture.mn.co/ Learn About our Cohorts: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/ Follow: Follow Good Culture: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodcultureinstitute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582477391136 Follow Sho Baraka: https://linktr.ee/amishobaraka Follow Tryce Prince: https://linktr.ee/tryceprince Follow Ian O’Brian: https://linktr.ee/iobrien01

“How are we feeling in the aftermath of Renee Good’s killing? Sho, Anastacia, Darryl, Ian, and Tryce share their reactions to the tragedy, discussing the role of narrative, power, desensitization, and policing. The Collective also discusses the philosophy of nonviolent direct action, and draw on the philosophy to analyze various protest tactics we’ve seen employed. Finally, the cast ends with a discussion of the Christians roles in social movements, sharing their diverse perspectives on how Christians can respond to social issues and whether Christians should participate in social movements that exist outside of the church.” Tax Free Giving: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/contribute/ Discover: Learn more about Good Culture: www.Goodcultureinstitute.com  Join our Community: https://good-culture.mn.co/ Learn About our Cohorts: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/ Follow: Follow Good Culture: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodcultureinstitute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582477391136 Follow Sho Baraka: https://linktr.ee/amishobaraka Follow Tryce Prince: https://linktr.ee/tryceprince Follow Ian O’Brian: https://linktr.ee/iobrien01  

Sho Baraka is joined by Professor and lawyer, Timothy Welbeck to breakdown each song and the themes of the the album.  Listen to the album: https://www.fvr.fan/shobaraka/midnightofagoodcuture Learn More about Sho Baraka: Follow on instagram & X: @amishobaraka Facebook: ShoBaraka https://linktr.ee/amishobaraka www.shobaraka.com

Sho, Anastacia, Ian, Tryce, & Darrell discuss Christmas traditions, Sho shares a new segment called “The Last Shall Be First and the First Shall Be Last,” and then we close the show out with a Christmas Culture Draft. Let us know in the comments who you think drafted the best! Ansatacia Movie - The Family Stone Song - What do the Lonely Do at Christmas - The Emotions Food - Royal Dansk Butter Cookies Tradition - Christmas Lights Character - Clark Griswold (Christmas Vacation) Darryl Movie - A Christmas Story Song - This Christmas - Donnie Hathaway Food - Gingerbread Tradition - Gingerbread Houses Character - Buddy the Elf (Elf) Ian Movie - Jingle All the Way Song - All I Want For Christmas Is You Food - Candy Canes Tradition - Ugly Sweaters Character - Santa Claus Sho Movie - Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Jim Carrey) Song - What Christmas Means to Me - Stevie Wonder Food - Eggnog Tradition - Opening Presents on Christmas Eve Character - John McClain (Die Hard) Tryce Movie - The Polar Express Song - Wonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartney Food - Red Velvet Cake Tradition - Christmas Morning Morning Character - Pigeon Lady (Home Alone 2) Support: Tax Free Giving: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/contribute/ Discover: Learn more about Good Culture: www.Goodcultureinstitute.com  Join our Community: https://good-culture.mn.co/ Learn About our Cohorts: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/ Follow: Follow Good Culture: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodcultureinstitute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582477391136 Follow Sho Baraka: https://linktr.ee/amishobaraka Follow Tryce Prince: https://linktr.ee/tryceprince Follow Ian O’Brian: https://linktr.ee/iobrien01

Year End Review Episode Sho, Anastacia, Ian, Tryce, & Darryl review the good culture (and the bad culture) of 2025. The collective also share their top music, films and books of the year. However before we close the year out we need to discover some new Christian Hip Hop with Ronaldo from Medial Point. Ronaldo/Medial Point Medial point Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medialpoint/ Christopher Syncere Isaac Quazzo She Uno Isaiah Velez 2025 Best of… Album Anastacia - Sinners Soundtrack Darrell - Sinners Soundtrack Ian - Sho Baraka -Midnight of a Good Culture, Propaganda - Your Arms Are Too Short To Box Wit God, Dre Jamal - Epic Sho - Chance the Rapper - Star Line, Sault - Acts of Faith Tryce - Olivia Dean - The Art of Loving TV/Film Anastacia - Chief of War Darrell - Welcome to Derry Ian - Thunderbolts Sho - Adolescence/Sinners Tryce - Andor/Sinners Books Anstacia - Fight Oligarchy - Bernie Sanders; Abundance - Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson Darrell - Myth America Ian - Don’t Let Nobody Turn You Around - Justin Giboney Sho - The Anti-Greed Gospel - Malcolm Foley   Support: Tax Free Giving: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/contribute/   Discover: Learn more about Good Culture: www.Goodcultureinstitute.com  Join our Community: https://good-culture.mn.co/ Learn About our Cohorts: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/   Follow: Follow Good Culture: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodcultureinstitute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582477391136   Follow Sho Baraka: https://linktr.ee/amishobaraka Follow Tryce Prince: https://linktr.ee/tryceprince Follow Ian O’Brian: https://linktr.ee/iobrien01  

Sho, Anastacia and Ian have a generous discussion with the author of the Anti-Greed Gospel, Malcolm Foley. The pastor and academic talks about how much of our faith is entangled with capitalism and Neo-liberal politics.    The Net of Faith by Petr Chelčický  The Life In Christ: Learn More Support: Tax Free Giving: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/contribute/   Discover: Learn more about Good Culture: www.Goodcultureinstitute.com  Join our Community: https://good-culture.mn.co/ Learn About our Cohorts: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/   Follow: Follow Good Culture: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodcultureinstitute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582477391136   Follow Sho Baraka: https://linktr.ee/amishobaraka Follow Anastacia Johnson: @anastaciafjohnson Follow Tryce Prince: https://linktr.ee/tryceprince Follow Ian O’Brian: https://linktr.ee/iobrien01

Sho, Tryce and Anastacia are joined by Morgan Lee to learn about Israel and Palestine from Palestinian professor and Christian, Tony Deik. The Collective learns about the history of the conflict and how narratives have been shaped to influence Christian in America.  Morgan Lee Instagram: @mepaynl    Learn About Tony:  https://christiansforsocialaction.org/resource/20-minute-takes-tony-deik-pursuing-justice-as-an-act-of-worship/ Christ In The Rubble : Learn More The Other Side of the Wall: Learn More Being Christian After The Desolation of Gaza: Learn More Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine: Learn More Support: Tax Free Giving: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/contribute/   Discover: Learn more about Good Culture: www.Goodcultureinstitute.com  Join our Community: https://good-culture.mn.co/ Learn About our Cohorts: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/   Follow Good Culture: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodcultureinstitute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582477391136 Follow Sho Baraka: https://linktr.ee/amishobaraka Follow Tryce Prince: https://linktr.ee/tryceprince Follow Ian O’Brian: https://linktr.ee/iobrien01  

Sho Baraka shares laughs and ideas with Jude 3 Project's Lisa Fields. They talk about the growing business behind apologetics content, fallen heroes, writing books and more.  Lisa’s Book: When Faith Disappoints  Nytimes article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/us/black-men.html A Little Exercise For Young Theologians: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Exercise-Young-Theologians/dp/0802874150 Support: Tax Free Giving: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/contribute/   Discover: Learn more about Good Culture: www.Goodcultureinstitute.com  Join our Community: https://good-culture.mn.co/ Learn About our Cohorts: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/   Follow: Follow Good Culture: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodcultureinstitute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582477391136 Follow Sho Baraka: https://linktr.ee/amishobaraka  

Sho Baraka, Anastacia Johnson, Tryce Prince and Ian O'Brien sit down to discuss the social-political and style distinctions within Worship music and gospel. The Collective discusses the much talked about interview between Ezra Klein and Ta-nehisi Coates. Lastly they evaluate they're own definition of success based on a poll by NBC surveying thousands of Gen Zer's.  Articles Mentioned:  Relevant: https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/music/how-maverick-city-music-is-breaking-the-worship-music-mold/ New York Times: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaeoDlLNnok&themeRefresh=1 Slate: https://www.salon.com/2025/10/01/maga-cant-expand-its-base-and-christian-music-tells-us-why/ Christianity Today https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/10/maverick-city-music-black-worship-gospel-ccm-gyamfi-raine/ NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/poll-gen-zs-gender-divide-reaches-politics-views-marriage-children-suc-rcna229255 Books Mentioned:  Anna Julia Cooper: A Voice From The South   Support: Tax Free Giving: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/contribute/ Discover: Learn more about Good Culture: www.Goodcultureinstitute.com  Join our Community: https://good-culture.mn.co/ Learn About our Cohorts: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/ Follow: Follow Good Culture: https://www.instagram.com/goodcultureinstitute/ Follow Sho Baraka: https://linktr.ee/amishobaraka Follow Tryce Prince: https://linktr.ee/tryceprince Watch The Episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/m2vb6qwcroE   Buy Sho's Book: He Saw That It Was Good https://www.amazon.com/Saw-That-Was-Good-Reimagining/dp/0593193040  

Sho Baraka is joined by Tryce Prince and Ian O'Brien as they discuss why they've started a podcast. What will Good Culture be and how each individual plans to contribute according to their area of expertise. They also talk about the ways in which they feel Christians can better engage art.    Support: Tax Free Giving: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/contribute/ Discover: Learn more about Good Culture: www.Goodcultureinstitute.com  Join our Community: https://good-culture.mn.co/ Learn About our Cohorts: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/   Follow: Follow Good Culture: https://www.instagram.com/goodcultureinstitute/ Follow Sho Baraka: https://linktr.ee/amishobaraka Follow Tryce Prince: https://linktr.ee/tryceprince   Watch The Episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/VNRKzkKIg5M   Buy Sho's Book: He Saw That It Was Good https://www.amazon.com/Saw-That-Was-Good-Reimagining/dp/0593193040  

Sho Baraka explains the impetus for the revised podcast and what you can expect moving forward. He talks about his personal formation growing up and how the gospel helped to reform those aspects of his life without destroying his identity altogether.    Support: Tax Free Giving: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/contribute/ Discover: Learn more about Good Culture: www.Goodcultureinstitute.com  Join our Community: https://good-culture.mn.co/ Learn About our Cohorts: https://goodcultureinstitute.com/   Follow: Follow Good Culture: https://www.instagram.com/goodcultureinstitute/ Follow Sho Baraka: https://linktr.ee/amishobaraka Watch The Episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/jDJAzMKlkLg Buy Sho's Book: He Saw That It Was Good https://www.amazon.com/Saw-That-Was-Good-Reimagining/dp/0593193040