Episodes
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CnC: CRT in Education feat. Ebonye Crowe, LaQuita Maxey and Camara Wallace
To what degree does Critical Race Theory show up in education? Are the practice and ideas of CRT indoctrinating elementary schoolers into a harmful ideology that causes more racial division? How is CRT actually used? These questions and more are explored in this episode of Conviction in...
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Black 2 Africa Birthday Live Podcast & Music EP feat. Rome Herbert
Fun fact: Did you know that Malachi A+scribe and Rome Herbert share the same birthday?? Join us as we celebrate with a live session while listening to some select tracks from Rome's new EP, COLD NIGHTS. We also present an opportunity to travel abroad to Ghana with Spoken Word Elevated and Speak…
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MLK Day Reflections (Live at Anderson University)
Malachi A+scribe joins AU's MLK Day celebration (2024) to discuss with students and staff their reflections of the days events and implications pertaining to faith, action, and intercultural engagement in a Christian PWI. Click here to follow and support Malachi A+scribe and The Unapologetics...
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T in T: Bloods and CRTs feat. Rasool Berry
So, how do we respond to arguments against Critical Race Theory and its potential compatibility with the Gospel? What should you say when presented with claims from a thought leader like Neil Shenvi? This installment of Theory and Theology with guest Rasool Berry, teaching pastor at The Bridge…
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R in R: Bloods and CRTs, Neil Shenvi's "Critical Race Theory and Christianity"
How did Critical Race Theory even become a whole problem in the church? Who fired shots first? This installment of Reading in Righteousness gives attention to one Christian thought leader who has become the most prominent in white, conservative evangelical spaces concerning the topic of and...
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C in C: Bloods and CRTs feat. Dylan Bowen and Pastor Colby Hill
Does Critical Race Theory put biblical unity at risk? Do we have to choose sides in this culture war for justice and the advancement of the Gospel? Join this Conviction in Conversation. This episode hosts 2 returning guests from Season 2: Dylan Bowen (S2 Ep Unconditioning Performative Allyship)…
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MLK, CRT, and The Gospel
Critical Race Theory has become a point of contention not only in politics but also in schools and church spaces to determine how we learn about black history and fight against racism. And now, the work and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are in the hot seat. Should schools, libraries,...
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Theory in Theology: Stop Talking About CRT! feat. Joseph L. Tucker Edmonds
This episode is the first of the mini-series, Theory in Theology. A+scribe chops it up with Joseph L. Tucker Edmonds, an Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Africana Studies at Indiana University’s School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI as well as the Associate Director of the Center for the...
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Reading in Righteousness: Stop Talking About CRT! feat. Pastor Bryan Hudson
Reading in Righteousness explores various books from a widespread of Black authors who focus on topics related to antiracism in the Black Christian context, or as it applies. In this first installment, Malachi A+scribe reads 'Biblical & Social Justice: What Is It? An Everyday Person's Guide to...
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Conviction in Conversation: Stop Talking About CRT! feat. Ana Luis and Ben Tapper
Season 3 is finally here! We have returned to talk about what they don't want us to talk about: Critical Race Theory. Today's political climate fields competing ideas as to what it is and its function in society, education, and social interactions. This includes the church and Christian spaces...
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S2 Ep 19 Season 2 Finale pt 2 ft. Ana Luis
Ana and A+scribe recap the final installments of The Unconditional Series (12-17) while reflecting on this season while looking forward to Season 3. Support for Malachi A+scribe and The Unapologetics Podcast: Patreon Instagram music and merch Follow and support Watershed Voice:...
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S2 Ep 18 Season 2 Finale pt 1 ft. Ana Luis
Ana and Malachi A+scribe look back at this season's episodes of The Unconditional Series (1-13ish) for final reflections and insight on A+scribe's personal unconditioning journey. Support for Malachi A+scribe and The Unapologetics Podcast: Patreon Instagram music and merch
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S2 Ep 17 Unconditioning Racist Education feat. Natalie Pipkin
Natalie Pipkin, founder of Pulse Project Indy and Black Worldschoolers, returns to talk about what it means and looks like to do education without the racially oppressive structure and methods found in the American schooling system. This interview was recorded back in February 2021 so you'll hear...
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For Vince
To commemorate the life of Eugene Vincent Patton, I dug in the vault of old files from my college days and found this gem: a recording of an interview I did with him. To all of Vince's family, dear friends, and the Indy artist community, let this bless you. Much love. Listen to and download…
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S2 Ep 16 Unconditioning Black Women Hate pt. 2 feat. Bryce Dotson and Oluwadara Fasipe
This episode is a complementary discussion from an earlier episode (be sure to listen to Ep 15 first) where the brothas chop it up about our role in honoring, protecting, advocating for, and partnering with black women to uncondition the doubly oppressive harm that works against them in society…
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The Falcon, The Winter Soldier, and The Police (TFATWS Recap pt 2) feat. Camara Wallace and Ty Luv the MC
This is Part 2 of a two-part review of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. You should listen to Part 1 first on the I Can MARVEL All Day podcast: https://marvelalldaypod.buzzsprout.com/998896/8440877-mcu-the-falcon-and-the-winter-soldier-recap A+scribe is joined by good friends Camara Wallace and...
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Chauvin Verdict Check-in feat. Laurie Butler pt. 2
Laurie and A+scribe continue to say the things that need to be said. At the end of the day, we are working for and towards a better future for black and brown children--our children.
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Chauvin Verdict Check-in feat. Laurie Butler pt. 1
All of the thoughts...all of the feelings...all of the implications--let's talk about it.
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S2 Ep 15 Unconditioning Black Women Hate pt. 1 feat. Shawanee’ Patrick, Mickeala Carter, and Shiarra Patrick
To celebrate Women's History Month, this episode is about black women, led by black women. Friend, Shawanee' Patrick, hosts and facilitates the conversation on loving oneself in a world and society that perpetually treats our sisters as "the least of these." Shawanee’ Patrick is a doctoral...
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S2 Ep 14 Unconditioning Colorism feat. Jadonna Keim, Camara Wallace & Mwangi Maina
Join Malachi A+scribe for a panel discussion with some of his friends on the effects of colorism in their personal lives and how they are unconditioning it. This episode is blackety-BLACK-black with a side of melanin. All of the things A+scribe: https://linktr.ee/a_scribe
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S2 Ep 13 Unconditioning Racist Language in the Church feat. Pastor Colby Hill
This episode is a follow-up from Episode 11, Unconditioning Racist language. A+scribe and Pastor Hill explore what racist language looks like in the church context as Black Christians navigating three intersecting worlds: blackness, whiteness and the religious spaces that host each (exclusively...
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S2 Ep 12 Unconditioning Holiday Traditions feat. Brian & Gloria Carter (aka Dad & Mom)
Enjoy this special holiday episode! Malachi A+scribe's parents join to share their stories and learnings of navigating holidays as a Black Christian family. Links to all my pages: https://linktr.ee/a_scribe
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S2 Ep 11 Unconditioning Racist Language feat. Ana Luis & Keondre Montgomery
Returning guests, Ana and Keondre, join to give exposition to words and phrases you didn't know were racist while playing a heaping game of "Name That, Racist." Follow Malachi A+scribe: https://linktr.ee/a_scribe
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S2 Ep 10 Unconditioning Unhealthy Friendships feat. DJ KB
On this episode we are getting our friendships in check! Kristen "KB" Newton has been an international recording artist and DJ for the last 10 yrs, most known for being the official in-arena DJ for the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and the WNBA's Indiana Fever (2013-2020). However, over the past 2 years…
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S2 Ep 9 Unconditioning Emotional Baggage feat. Korie Pickett
2020 has been a lot and is taking its toll on our emotional well-being. How do we continue the fight for justice with battle fatigue? Korie "KP" Pickett, creative entrepreneur and editor of Queen Spirit Magazine, shares her unconditioning story of grief, brokenness, and healing. Donate for new...
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S2 Ep 8 Unconditioning White Church Hurt feat. Aubs
Aubrey "Aubs" Barnes, content creator (hop hop, spoken word, podcasts), educator, and community organizer chops it up with A+scribe about the pains of liberating a black soul from the chains of a white-catering ministry. Yes, we said it just like that; that's how it is.
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S2 Ep 7 Unconditioning Discrediting the Black Church feat. Pr. Jeffery A. Johnson II
Is the Black church relevant in today's movement? Does it any longer play a vital role in this generation's sense of blackness? Pastor Jeffery A. Johnson aka "Pastor Jay" of Eastern Star Church chop it up about the Black church's role in our community today.
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S2 Ep 6 Unconditioning Performative Allyship feat. Dylan Bowen and Blake Alford
College friends Dylan Bowen and Blake Alford join Malachi A+scribe to discuss the do's and don't's of being a white ally in pursuit of social justice for black people.
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S2 Ep 5 Unconditioning False Images and Idols feat. Chris Mack & Rome Herbert
From Confederate statue removals to riots, this episode provides the framework for reviewing current events in social justice with clear vision. Returning guests, Chris Mack and Rome Herbert (fka LJ) join A+scribe in a hilarious game of "Naw, That Ain't It."
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S2 Ep 4 Unconditioning Apathy feat. Elijaih Tiggs (@sireliwho)
On this episode we acknowledge, analyze, carry, and lift the heaviness of the summation of tragedies we've witnessed in 2020 (Ahmaud Arbrey, Breonna Taylor, Dreajon Reed, George Floyd). This episode is for those who are feeling all of the feels, some of the feels, none of the feels, and those who...
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S2 Ep 3 Unconditioning Traditionalism and Poor Practices pt2 feat. Ashley Mack-Jackson
Prof. Ashley Mack-Jackson gives some words of wisdom from her experiences and unconditioning story.
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S2 Ep 2 Unconditioning Traditionalism and Poor Practices pt1 feat. Ashley Mack-Jackson
This episode begins the first of the Unconditional Series. By an ever growing number, black Millennials are leaving the church, refuting and discrediting their worth and value, oftentimes because the behaviors of certain church members or groups whose practices didn’t render themselves consistent...
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S2 Ep 1 New Season, Who Dis??? feat. Ana Luis
Season 2 opens with a sort-of reintroduction to The Unapologetics Podcast. Educator and Phd student, Ana Luis, collabs with A+scribe to discuss last season's highlights and this season's features. You will also hear some vulnerability, looking into the personal life and personhood of Malachi...
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S1 Ep 9: Season Finale
Malachi A+scribe answers your questions about the podcast, life, and all things unapologetics.
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S1 Ep 8: Kwanzaa, A Black Christmas Special
Community leader, Natalie Pipkin of Pulse Project Indy, comes to educate and dispel the notion that you can't celebrate both Christmas and Kwanzaa. Join A+scribe for his very first Kwanzaa celebration, in the name of Jesus for the culture!
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S1 Ep 7.5: Playing "The Most Dangerous Game" Pt. 2
Mr. Keondre Montgomery, friend and fellow teacher, gives the play-by-play on Lamar Jackson, Colin Kaepernick, Steven A. Smith, and every otha brotha in the strugga! Every move one makes as a black male in this country is an important one, and this episode highlights the impact of the movers and...
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S1 Ep 7: Playing "The Most Dangerous Game" (Kanye and Kaepernick)
Damon Golden (rapper, photographer, videographer, teacher, etc.) joins the conversation surrounding recent events of Kanye West's 'Jesus Is King' and Colin Kaepernick's never-ending struggle to return to the NFL. Both are symbolic of the narrative of the black Christian: simultaneous battles for...
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S1 Ep 6.5: Hugs, Hip Hop, and Homiletics
This is the second part of "Episode 6: Hugs, Hip Hop, and Hermeneutics." LJ and A+scribe get into the homiletic of his message on faithfulness and justice, and what black forgiveness looks like, in light of the events of the Botham Jean murder (and the hugs) while playing more rounds of "They…
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S1 Ep 6: Hugs, Hip Hop, and Hermeneutics
Rapper and campus leader, Rome Herbert (fka "LJ"), joins A+scribe for an honest discussion on recent events surrounding the Botham Jean killing and Amber Guygher sentencing hearing. Together they break down relevant scriptures that offer navigation through this situation at the intersection of...
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S1 Ep 5: Protest as a Ministry
A+scribe brings the mic to Black Lives Matters. Members of the Indianapolis chapter, Leah DeRae and Kyra Jay, join us to dispel the some of the myths surrounding BLM, protesting for social justice, and the work being done to bring value to disenfranchised communities.
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S1 Ep 4: Naw, This Is US: From Juneteenth to July 4th
On this special summer episode, I meet up with friends Camara Wallace, Nayela Chowdhury, and Sarah Diviney at the 2019 Indy Juneteenth Celebration on Indianapolis' west side. We, being the most unlikely bunch at this event(black, biracial, Bangladeshis, and white), discuss the complex joys of…
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S1 Ep 3: When The Whole School Is Racist
Percy Bland Jr., Youth Pastor at Eastern Star Baptist Church, and his teen youth group join me with the middle schoolers and high schoolers of my church to talk about racism as they see it in their classrooms.
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S1 Ep 2: Rap, Race, and Rhetoric
Rapper Chris Mack joins A+scribe at his favorite soul food joint to discuss the nuances of using hip hop to engage in dialogue about racism and social justice.
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S1 Ep 1: How to Black History Month
A+scribe and artist-friend, Mickey Young exchange tips, pedagogy, and best practices with college friend Jacob McCall as he celebrates Black History Month with his 5th graders. Jacob teaches at Columbus Signature Academy, a school dedicating to preparing “socially engaged citizens who excel in an...
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