Truth's Table

Many communities celebrate Malcolm X each year. This year, Malcolm X Day is May 19th, his birthday. High consciousness made Malcolm X one of the great “diagnosticians” of culture and life in the United States. This awareness leads to a broader conversation on the impacts of white supremacy among people of faith that are still resonating today. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table as Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina discuss the truth that came to Brother Malcolm through common grace. Hosts: Michelle Higgins (twitter.com/AfroRising) Christina Edmondson (twitter.com/DrCEdmondson) Ekemini Uwan (twitter.com/sista_theology) Producer: Joshua Heath (twitter.com/J_DotMusic4) Executive Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Special Thanks To: RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery)

In honor of Mother’s Day, Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina pay tribute to their mothers. In this episode, you will get a rare glimpse into the lives of the Truth’s Table women and how each of them have been shaped by their dear mothers. Pull up a chair, grab some tissues and listen as they pay tribute to their moms. Hosts: Michelle Higgins (twitter.com/AfroRising) Christina Edmondson (twitter.com/DrCEdmondson) Ekemini Uwan (twitter.com/sista_theology) Producer: Joshua Heath (twitter.com/J_DotMusic4) Executive Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Special Thanks To: RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery)

Today, the women of Truth’s Table discuss what black motherhood means to them. What it means for them to be black mothers to black children, and what it means to witness black motherhood as daughters. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table as Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina explore this timely subject. Hosts: Michelle Higgins (twitter.com/AfroRising) Christina Edmondson (twitter.com/DrCEdmondson) Ekemini Uwan (twitter.com/sista_theology) Producer: Joshua Heath (twitter.com/J_DotMusic4) Executive Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Special Thanks To: RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery)

Have a seat at the table, as women of Truth’s Table provide tips for you to survive as a Black woman in the church. Hosts: Michelle Higgins (twitter.com/AfroRising) Christina Edmondson (twitter.com/DrCEdmondson) Ekemini Uwan (twitter.com/sista_theology) Producer: Joshua Heath (twitter.com/J_DotMusic4) Executive Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Special Thanks To: RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery)

The women of Truth’s Table have been overwhelmed by all of the love they have received from their fans. In this episode, Christina, Michelle, and Ekemini want to reciprocate their love for their listeners, so they are answering questions from their listeners. Have a seat at the table and enjoy this episode full of random nuggets of fun and goodness. Hosts: Michelle Higgins (twitter.com/AfroRising) Christina Edmondson (twitter.com/DrCEdmondson) Ekemini Uwan (twitter.com/sista_theology) Producer: Joshua Heath (twitter.com/J_DotMusic4) Executive Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Special Thanks To: RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery)

Trigger Warning: The subject matter in this episode is heavy and there is strong language. The ladies of Truth’s Table share their experiences with objectification inside and outside of the church. What is objectification and how does it manifest itself in the church? This conversation is raw, real, and redemptive. Have a seat at the table as the women of Truth’s Table give voice to this difficult experience. Bring your teacup because the ladies are serving some hot tea. Hosts: Michelle Higgins (twitter.com/AfroRising) Christina Edmondson (twitter.com/DrCEdmondson) Ekemini Uwan (twitter.com/sista_theology) Producer: Joshua Heath (twitter.com/J_DotMusic4) Executive Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Special Thanks To: RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery)

Episode 009: 009  Why the Church Matters? For over five years now, there have been Pew Research studies and countless op-eds have documented the troubling trend of people leaving the church. In this episode of Truth’s Table, Michelle, Ekemini, and Christina discuss the reasons why they choose to remain in the church. Have a seat at the table as the women of Truth’s Table discuss why the church matters. Hosts: Michelle Higgins (twitter.com/AfroRising) Christina Edmondson (twitter.com/DrCEdmondson) Ekemini Uwan (twitter.com/sista_theology) Producer: Joshua Heath (twitter.com/J_DotMusic4) Executive Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Special Thanks To: RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery)

008 Get Out (Movie Discussion) In this episode, the women of Truth’s Table discuss Jordan Peele’s blockbuster hit movie, “Get Out.” Listen in and take a trip to the Armitage Estate with Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina. It’s going to be a wild ride. No spoons or teacups allowed. Hosts: Michelle Higgins (twitter.com/AfroRising) Christina Edmondson (twitter.com/DrCEdmondson) Ekemini Uwan (twitter.com/sista_theology) Producer: Joshua Heath (twitter.com/J_DotMusic4) Executive Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Special Thanks To: RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery)

In this episode, the Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina are joined by Tyler and Jemar from Pass The Mic to discuss the separation of the sexes in the church. The conversation is deep, raw, and real. Pull up a chair, have a seat at the table, and bring your teacup because the ladies are serving hot tea. Hosts: Michelle Higgins (twitter.com/AfroRising) Christina Edmondson (twitter.com/DrCEdmondson) Ekemini Uwan (twitter.com/sista_theology) Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Special Thanks To: RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery)

The ladies of Truth’s Table, Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina rock their natural hair. Have they always worn their hair natural? If not, what caused them to embrace their natural hair?  What has their natural hair journey been like? In this episode, Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina have a candid discussion about their hair stories. Pull up a chair, grab your coconut oil, and twist your hair while the ladies talk about their crowns of glory! Hosts: Michelle Higgins (twitter.com/AfroRising) Christina Edmondson (twitter.com/DrCEdmondson) Ekemini Uwan (twitter.com/sista_theology) Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Special Thanks To: RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery)

In this episode, the ladies of Truth’s Table, Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina talk about the about the documentary film, “I Am Not Your Negro” directed by Raoul Peck.  In 1979, James Baldwin wrote a letter to his literary agent describing his next project, "Remember This House." The book was to give an intimate account of the lives and assassinations of three of his close friends: Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. At the time of Baldwin's death in 1987, he left behind only 30 completed pages of this manuscript. Filmmaker Raoul Peck’s objective is to envision the book James Baldwin never finished. Warning: This episode contains spoilers, strong language, the use of the n-word and descriptive themes of violence. If you haven’t watched the film yet, listen to this episode at your own risk. Hosts: Michelle Higgins (twitter.com/AfroRising) Christina Edmondson (twitter.com/DrCEdmondson) Ekemini Uwan (twitter.com/sista_theology) Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Spec

Episode 004: Historical and Contemporary Resistance The mothers and sisters taught us, and we are still learning. We could never list them all! In this third episode of our series on resistance we discuss some of the women whose stories challenge and inspire us. Hosts: Michelle Higgins (twitter.com/AfroRising) Christina Edmondson (twitter.com/DrCEdmondson) Ekemini Uwan (twitter.com/sista_theology) Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Special Thanks To: RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery)

Episode 003: Resistance in the Bible Who and what comes to mind when you think about scripture and resistance? The women will lift up some of their favorite scriptural passages and glean both theological and sociological implications for today for the church and society. Hosts: Michelle Higgins (twitter.com/AfroRising) Christina Edmondson (twitter.com/DrCEdmondson) Ekemini Uwan (twitter.com/sista_theology) Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Special Thanks To: RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery)

Episode 002: What is Resistance? In this episode the women at the table explore the topic of resistance. Offering diverse perspectives, they set the stage for the Resistance series which will explore faith empowered activism and resistance to social sins. Hosts: - Michelle Higgins (twitter.com/AfroRising) - Christina Edmondson (twitter.com/DrCEdmondson) - Ekemini Uwan (twitter.com/sista_theology) Producer: - Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Special Thanks To: - RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) - Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery)

Episode 001: Receipts This is the inaugural episode of Truth’s Table. As such, Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina introduce themselves to you--the listeners. In this episode, each of the women talk about the reason for the podcast and their educational receipts. Pull up a chair and kick your feet up on the table. Hosts: - Michelle Higgins (twitter.com/AfroRising) - Christina Edmondson (twitter.com/DrCEdmondson) - Ekemini Uwan (twitter.com/sista_theology) Producer: - Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Special Thanks To: - RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) - Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery)

“Midwives of culture for grace and truth.” Welcome to Truth’s Table with Michelle Higgins, Christina Edmondson, and Ekemini Uwan. We are Black Christian women who love truth and seek it out wherever it leads us. We will share our perspectives on race, politics, gender, current events, and pop culture that are filtered through our Christian faith. So pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us. Learn more at www.TruthsTable.com Hosts: - Michelle Higgins (twitter.com/AfroRising) - Christina Edmondson (twitter.com/DrCEdmondson) - Ekemini Uwan (twitter.com/sista_theology) Producer: - Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Special Thanks To: - RAAN - www.RAANetwork.org (twitter.com/RAANetwork) - Podastery - www.podastery.com (twitter.com/Podastery)