The Black Berea Podcast

Join us as we reflect on the recent incidents in Leicester University. Femi, Louis and Zoe share thoughts on how the gospel speaks to both the victims and perpetrators of bullying, and why older Christian men are so valuable to the church.Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective.Follow us on @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlackBerea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on twitter and instagramSubscribe to our youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

Zoe, Mary, and Louis discuss the recent viral 'Baby Formula Experiment', unpacking what it might reveal about compassion within the church. They also explore what the Bible teaches about generosity, practical giving, and caring for those in need.Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective.Follow us on @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlackBerea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on twitter and instagramSubscribe to our youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

The BB Team share thoughts on the recent news concerning Rapper Ghetts, before discussing whether they would partake in the Hallelujah challenge.Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective.Follow us on @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlackBerea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on twitter and instagramSubscribe to our youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

We’re back — and starting our new season with a hard but honest conversation. In this episode, we reflect on the recent deaths of Pastor Voddie Baucham and Charlie Kirk, two men whose legacies provoke very different reactions. How do we react to death faithfully when our feelings aren’t the same? What does compassion look like when controversy is part of the story? Join us as we talk openly about faith, mortality, disagreement, and the hope we share in Christ.Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective.Follow us on @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlackBerea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on twitter and instagramSubscribe to our youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

The team answer a few questions submitted on the latest AskBB. If you would love to support the podcast, https://donorbox.org/black-bereaQuestions:1. How were you saved?2. ⁠how do I manage having anxiety, whilst not being anxious for nothing?3. Should Christians get plastic surgery?Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective.Follow us on @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlackBerea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on twitter and instagramSubscribe to our youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

The Squad discuss recent social media conflicts and scandal, and how we can best navigate discourse as ChristiansSign up to our mailing list : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective.Follow us on @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlackBerea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on twitter and instagramSubscribe to our youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

Femi & Mary (without Louis who gets stuck in traffic) discuss how Christians should approach the arts covering the recently released "Sinners" written and directed by Ryan Coogler.Articles referenced in the episode:https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/05/sinners-review-ryan-coogler/https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/sinners-christian-movie-review/

Join Zoe, Mary, Femi and Louis as they unpack what the Bible says about personality and share how best to navigate self-discovery in today's age...Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective.Follow us on @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlackBerea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on twitter and instagramSubscribe to our youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

On part 2 of our Identity series, Alidor (@AstarMusicUK) joins Zoe and Mary to discuss navigating child-parent relationships as an adult.Check out https://www.instagram.com/ecclesiauk/ to see the recording of the "Hidden Pain Conference"Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠⁠⁠⁠The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective.Follow us on @⁠⁠⁠⁠BlackBerea⁠⁠⁠⁠ on twitter and instagramSubscribe to our youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

Femi and Zoe kick off a new season with a conversation on understanding and navigating the topic of Identity.Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠⁠⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠⁠⁠The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective.Follow us on @⁠⁠⁠BlackBerea⁠⁠⁠ on twitter and instagramSubscribe to our youtube: ⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

Mary, Zoe and Louis on a bonus episode close out 2024 by discussing their favourite news stories of 2024, reflecting on its theological implications and what encouragement they have for the future. (The Gospel Coalition) | Top Theological Stories: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/gospelbound/top-theology-stories-2024/ Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠⁠⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠⁠⁠ The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @⁠⁠⁠BlackBerea⁠⁠⁠ on twitter and instagramSubscribe to our youtube: ⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

Femi and Mary are joined By Radio 1xtra Host Swarzy as we discuss her journey, encouragement in being a light at work and how to honour the Lord at work as a believer. Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠⁠ The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @⁠⁠BlackBerea⁠⁠ on twitter and instagramSubscribe to our youtube: ⁠⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

Zoe, Femi and Louis discuss recent professions of faith in the influencer world and think through helpful ways to respond to and engage with this content. Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠ The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @⁠BlackBerea⁠ on twitter and instagramSubscribe to our youtube: ⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

Zoe, Femi & Mary are joined by special guest Pastor Emmanuel Akinfenwa Aka @Gaemechanger to discuss his journey in becoming a pastor, creating spaces for men, online discourse, discipleship and more... Follow Pastor Eman at www.twitter.com/gaemechanger For Four12men, https://www.instagram.com/four12men/ Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagramSubscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us.Email [email protected]

Louis, Femi, Mary and Zoe return for Season 7 discussing whether Pastors who have been disqualified from ministry can be restored. This spirals into an interesting conversations on restoration, ministry and the biblical standard for Ministers. Let us know what you think............. If you have any AskBB Questions, send us an email or contact via insta/twitter. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Louis, Mary and Zoe discuss the perceived bleakness of the dating scene and how Christians wanting to marry can be encouraged If you have any AskBB Questions, send us an email or contact via insta/twitter. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Mary and Zoe speak about what God is teaching them… If you have any AskBB Questions, send us an email or contact via insta/twitter. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

...Zoe, Mary, Femi and Louis discuss voting in light of the upcoming UK General Election before briefly sharing some difficulties around being a Christian today. https://www.engage24.org.uk - Helpful resource on the election that Louis referred to in the episode If you have any AskBB Questions, send us an email or contact via insta/twitter. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Mary, Zoe and Louis discuss if Christians should 'chase the bag' and how social media has influenced our spending patterns... (Apologies for the sound on Marys Mic - it cut out at the start :() If you have any AskBB Questions, send us an email or contact via insta/twitter. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

This is episode 100 (apparently!) As part of #AskBB, Zoe and Mary answer the below questions. Apologies for the sound issues around the halfway mark :( Questions: 1. Recommend one practical way of holiness? (4:07) 2. ⁠How should I approach forgiveness with someone who doesn’t seem repentant or contrite? (19:38) 3. ⁠How do you think social media has affected preaching or discerning good preachers/churches from bad ones? (46:24) Article that Mary references - https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/erik-raymond/common-questions-christians-ask-forgiveness/ If you have any AskBB Questions, send us an email or contact via insta/twitter. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Femi & Mary are joined by special guests Samson and Joshua to discuss being "GenZs", we discuss the obstacles and challenges this demographic may face, the differences between Gen Z and millennials and the call to Christianity across all generations. If you have any AskBB Questions, send us an email or contact via insta/twitter. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Zoe, Louis and Femi discuss the importance of knowing where to draw the line between true Christianity and cults. If you have any AskBB Questions, send us an email or contact via insta/twitter. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Zoe, Louis, Femi & Mary cover the increasing ever difficult times we seem to be living in and discuss helpful promises for the Christian If you have any AskBB Questions, send us an email or contact via insta/twitter. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Through much AFCON trepidation, The BB team discuss theology, its importance and whether it's vital for the christian. If you have any AskBB Questions, send us an email or contact via insta/twitter. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Season 6 begins with Louis, Femi, Zoe and Mary reflecting on their time away from the podcast, 2024 Goals, whether churches should have crossover services and the unfortunate recent BBC documentary on the Nigerian pastor and televangelist TB Joshua. If you have any AskBB Questions, send us an email or contact via insta/twitter. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Femi & Mary on the season finale as part of #AskBB answer the below questions. Questions: 1. Do you tithe? (3:23) 2."How would you speak to a person who you felt was stingy/ungenerous or tight fisted with money in ways which felt ungodly? This usually shows itself in planning events for family/friends" (12:40) 3. Is doctrine difference a no go when considering marriage, when you agree on the gospel (20:46) 4. I just became a believer a few weeks ago. I have no background whatsoever in Christianity or church culture and don’t have many Christian friends etc . What would you say my top three priorities should be?” (41:15) 5. What are your thoughts on what’s happening in Israel vs Palestine? what should be the christian response? (49:46) If you have any AskBB Questions, send us an email or contact via insta/twitter. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Mary, Zoe and Femi are joined by special guest Cristine (@iamcroe/ @blagape) to discuss singleness, the dating scene, marriage and more... The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

(Firstly, sorry for the delay) We're back! Femi is joined by Mary and recurring special Guests Louis and Ali (@AstarMusicUK) to discuss masculinity, Andrew Tate/Kevin Samuels, cancel culture, are men trash, discipleship and more... Follow A star on @AstarMusicUK on all platforms Follow A Star's Sickle cell charity at @HiddenPainSociety The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Femi & Mary are joined by recurring guest Zoe to discuss the new blockbuster movie Barbie and broadly cover whether Christianity is misogynistic. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Israel, Mary & Femi discuss the state of the church following some recent annual general meetings. They cover pastor's salary, whether people want to be in full time church ministry, youth work and generally why people are leaving the church. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Mary & Femi are joined by @AstarMusicUK to discuss A Star's health journey with sickle cell, unpack the tough question on the problem of evil, and cover A Star's upcoming music/charity. Follow A star on @AstarMusicUK on all platforms Listen to A Star's new single 'Outside' Ft S.O. on all DSPs Follow A Star's Sickle cell charity at @HiddenPainSociety Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Ejim, Femi & Special Guest Louis, as part of #AskBB answer the below questions. Questions: 1. Christian view of climate change and fast fashion (06:33) 2. Retribution, Karma and Mercy (20:20) 3. Should Pastors use Chat GPT as part of their Sermon Prep? (37:21) If you have any AskBB Questions, send us an email or contact via insta/twitter. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Israel, Femi and Mary are joined by special guest Zoe to discuss the bible and cover some tricky questions Christians usually face regarding the subject. https://jude3project.org (as mentioned by Zoe as a useful resource on the episode) Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: https://bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Ejim, Femi and Mary unpack the topic of christian liberty and how it pertains to enjoying arts and culture. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Femi, Israel and Mary continue the tough questions series discussing whether Christianity is necessary. Through some technical glitches and a loss of a podder lol, we cover religion v relationship and the case for Christianity. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea Please Rate & Review on iTunes Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

It's been a minute....but we're back! Mary, Israel, Femi & Ejim introduce the new season and cover if Christians are good at answering tough questions. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea Please Rate & Review on iTunes Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Ejim, Israel & Mary begin by discussing the recent Supreme Court nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson. They also, as part of #AskBB answer the below questions. Questions: 1. What does it mean to honour/protect your spouse (07:10) 2. What do you guys make of some recent popular Christian’s who have left the faith?(13:11) 3. Would love to hear more on Deconstruction of the faith (28:18) 4. When was your last crisis of faith and how did you overcome it? (45:30) Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea Please Rate & Review on iTunes Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Dami, Mary & Ejim react to the tragic Russian invasion of Ukraine and discuss interesting reactions to a recent tweet on missional evangelistic efforts in Ukraine. They also answer an #AskBB question of How to be a good friend to a backsliding Christian? (42:37) Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on our socials @BlackBerea Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Dami and Mary recap their recent travel plans with Ejim, which leads to an interesting discussion on what would Apostle Paul say to the saints at a particular location today. They also cover the animal abuse scandal involving West Ham football player Kurt Zouma. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on our socials @BlackBerea Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

...And We're Back. New Year, New Style. The BB team return from a long hiatus, covering where they've been, the recent Mike Todd Spit-gate and whether the term "Soft Life" is helpful for the christian. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on our socials @BlackBerea Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

On Part 2 of the #ChurchInTheWild series on church hurt, Kingsley and Mary are joined by special guest Daniel (dbcxptures) as he shares his own experience of church hurt, mental health struggles and how that has personally impacted his faith. Disclaimer: The purpose of this discussion was primarily to understand and provide an insight into the ways Christians may be better able to offer support to those disillusioned with the church. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea Please Rate & Review on iTunes Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

On the penultimate #ChurchInTheWildSeries episode, Mary is joined by a new official Black Berea member Ejim and recurring guest Femi as they tackle the black/black majority church experience in the UK. They discuss: - history of the black church in the UK - growing up in a black church - common misconceptions made about the black church and more. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea Please Rate & Review on iTunes Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

On Part 1 of the #ChurchInTheWild series on church hurt. Richard & Mary are joined by special guest Pastor Ayo as he shares his own experience of failing church leadership and how he pastors/support others through church hurt. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea Please Rate & Review on iTunes Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

The church is made up of people who are called to serve God and one another. On this episode of the #ChurchInTheWild series we discuss: - How do we serve in church? - Coffee over giving? - Privilege of serving/finding how to serve Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea Please Rate & Review on iTunes Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

As we remember the late Yonkers legend, Earl Simmons (a.k.a DMX), Dami, Kingsley and Mary reflect on his life, music and faith in the public view. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea Please Rate & Review on iTunes Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Gabby, Israel & Mary begin by recapping the recent Meghan & Prince Harry interview with Oprah, covering the aftermaths and offering their thoughts on whether we should abolish the monarchy (16:25). They also, as part of #AskBB answer the below questions. Questions: 1. What are the topics in Christianity worth disagreeing on?(27:50) 2. What are your thoughts on CRT (Critical Race Theory)? (44:55) Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea Please Rate & Review on iTunes Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

God gifted His church with elders and deacons who would lead and serve God's people. On this episode of the #ChurchInTheWild series we unpack: - What is healthy church leadership? - Is submission to church leaders necessary & what do we do when we disagree? - Church Discipline Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea Please Rate & Review on iTunes Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Israel & Richard are joined by Ejim as they continue the #ChurchInTheWild series by discussing: - Why is corporate prayer important? - Prayer partners and accountability - How can I pray for my church? - Learning to pray Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea Please Rate & Review on iTunes Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

Israel, Mary & Gabby continue the #ChurchInTheWild by covering Sermons & Bible Study. They discuss: 1. Listening well to sermons 2. What is better ; private devotional or communal worship? 3. How to study your bible Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea Please Rate & Review on iTunes Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com

A key mark of any healthy church is the preeminence of the preached Word from its pulpit.. but what does that sound like to you? And how do you know if you’re called? Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea Please Rate & Review on iTunes Email [email protected] www.blackberea.com