Truth's Table

Sponsor(s): Truth’s Table BookEpisode Description: In June 2023, Ekemini was a panelist at The Witness’ Joy & Justice Conference. The panel was about the changing demographics of the Black community in the U.S. and how we can unite as a people while honoring our various histories and social locations. In this episode, you will hear Ekemini in conversation with Marc Antoine and Tyler Burns, who moderated the conversation. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Purchase our book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTableAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sponsor(s): IVPEpisode Description: We are delighted to have Mekdes Haddis, author of Just Missions, as our #BlackGirlMagic guest for September! Mekdes Haddis’ turns one this month, and she is at the table talking to us about the various ways her book Just Missions has been received. Mekdes is the founder and executive coach of Just Missions, an online community that elevates diaspora voices and equips Western allies to become mutual partners for the work of the gospel. Originally from Ethiopia, she moved to the United States in 2003 and earned a BS in communications from Liberty University and a master's degree in organizational leadership from Columbia International University. She is also the project director of the Racial Justice and Reconciliation Collaborative for the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE). Haddis has worked in several churches, building discipleship and outreach strategies that are holistic in their approach to include people on the margins. She and her family live in South Car

Sponsor(s):  IVPEpisode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are at the table and they’re feeling a lil’ introspective. Listen in as they discuss who they really are and debunk some misperceptions they have heard about themselves in the streets. They revealing a bit more of their interior lives, so you definitely don’t want to miss this episode. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Buy A Just Mission by Mekdes Haddis: Order here: https://ivpress.com/a-just-mission use promo code: TRUTH23 to save 30% off your purchasePurchase our book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTableAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sponsor(s): TT BookEpisode Description: It’s our final Behind the Book episode of the season! Christina and Ekemini are sitting at the table with Esau McCaulley to discuss is latest book, How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family's Story of Hope and Survival in the American South. They discuss legacy of faith, entrenched childhood poverty, and interracial marriage. Make sure to pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Learn more about Esau McCaulley: Rev. Esau McCaulley, PhD is an associate professor of New Testament at Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL.   His first book entitled Sharing in the Son’s Inheritance was published by T & T Clark in 2019. His second book Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope was published by IVP academic in 2020.  It has won numerous awards, including Christianity Today’s book of the year. His first children’s book, Josie Johnson’s Hair and the Holy Spirit, will be published by IVP in May 2022. He is a contributi

Sponsor(s): Crowned with GloryEpisode Description: In this episode, Christina and Ekemini are sitting at the table with Barbara Jones. Barbara has dedicated her life to domestic,  international missionary  and community development work. Pull up a chair and  listen in on this truth telling conversation that will leave you motivated to love God by serving others. Learn more about Barbara Jones: Rev. Barbara D. Jones serves as founder and president of Walking Anew, Inc., an organization that aims to create dignified and unified communities for Black and Brown people locally and globally. Walking Anew has served various communities throughout the nation since 2017.Barbara has served in numerous countries, leading missional teams around the world and utilizes her expertise to effectively aid and disciple others in creating Biblical unity and developing intercultural competencies. She is a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory, an Executive Coach, Speaker and Ordained Minister, who ser

Sponsor(s): TT BookEpisode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are sitting at the table with their wigs on the table, too! They are discussing the question: can you keep it real while rocking wigs? They engage in a humorous and self-reflective discussion about their hair, wigs, and all the things. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us and bring your wigs, too! Purchase our book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTableAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sponsor(s): TT BookEpisode Description: It’s that time in our season to have another Black Woman Rising episode. Ekemini and Christina are honored to sit at the table with Dr. Barbara L. Peacock. Dr. Barbara L. Peacock is the award-winning author of  Soul Care in African American Practice . She received the Award of Merit from Christianity Today, and the Martin Institute for Christianity and Culture and Dallas Willard Award (MIDWC) announced Soul Care in African American Practice as the book of the year in 2021. In addition, she received an award from Christianity for Biblical Equity (Mutuality) and is a finalist with the Museum of African American History Museum (Boston) and Black Authors Matter.Her new book is  Spiritual Practices for Soul Care: 40 Ways to Deepen Your Faith .Dr. Peacock is founder of  Peacock Soul Care  (PSC). PSC is an institution thatoffers a certificate of completion in Spiritual Direction and Spiritual Formation forpersons seeking a deeper journey with God. PSC also provides special Sou

Sponsor(s): Leading Well & HelloFresh Episode Description: Ekemini and Christina are at the table talking about what it takes to make a Truth’s Table episode. Listen as they take you beyond the veil to learn about the evolution of the podcast, how they’ve remained independent podcasters with such longevity, and what they love most about hosting and producing Truth’s Table. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Truth’s Table Listener Hello Fresh Discount:Hello Fresh Deal for Truth’s Table Listeners: Go to hellofresh.com/truthstable50 and use promo code truthstable50 to get 50% off plus free shipping!Buy Leading Well: A Black Woman’s Guide to Wholistic, Barrier-Breaking Leadership by Dr. Jeanne Porter King and save 40% off plus free shipping when you order before 10/31/2023 at https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/492135 and use promo code LEADERSHIP40. Support Truth’s Table: Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/bookPatreon: h

Sponsor(s): TT book & HelloFresh Episode Description:Dr. Christina Edmondson teaches from Amos 5:24. She highlights the life of the prophet, Amos, and themes of justice and holiness. This teaching reminds the listener of the compassionate and just character of God.  Finally, we are reminded to distrust theologies and traditions that downplay the compassion, grace and empathy of God. Truth’s Table Listener Hello Fresh Discount:Hello Fresh Deal for Truth’s Table Listeners: Go to hellofresh.com/truthstable50 and use promo code truthstable50 to get 50% off plus free shipping!Support Truth’s Table: Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/bookPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTableAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sponsor(s): TT BookEkemini and Christina are at the table talking about waiting on God. While waiting on God, there is a temptation to internalize Satan’s accusations or the false assumptions friends say to us in the wait. Ekemini and Christina talk about the ways that waiting on God has molded and shaped them. How do we wait well? How do we guard against bitterness while waiting on God. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us. Truth’s Table Listener Hello Fresh Discount:Hello Fresh Deal for Truth’s Table Listeners: Go to hellofresh.com/truthstable50 and use promo code truthstable50 to get 50% off plus free shipping!Support Truth’s Table: Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/bookPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTableAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Issa Truth’s Table Live episode, y’all! Truth’s Table was invited to the historic and legendary E.K. Bailey Preaching Conference (EKBPC) 2023 in Dallas, Texas. Christina and Ekemini discuss their experience at the conference and you’ll hear them facilitate a first-time all-women panel at the EKBPC. The topic of the panel was “Exploring the Stories of the Women of Genesis” and the brilliant panelists are Lisa V. Fields Founder & CEO of Jude 3 Project, Rev. Dr. Danielle Brown Senior Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, and Rev. Cokeisha Bailey Robinson, Dean of Student Diversity and Inclusion at Grace College. Ekemini and Christina facilitate a discuss with these mighty women of God, that went far beyond Genesis and into the Old Testament as a whole. May this conversation encourage, edify, inspire, and convict you as you sit at the table. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us!Truth’s Table Listener Hello Fresh Discount:Hello Fresh Deal for Truth’s Table Listeners: Go to hellofresh.com/truthstable

Sponsor(s): HelloFreshEpisode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are at the table and they are going back into time to discuss the presidential elections in 2016 and 2020. In this episode, Christina and Ekemini unpack their mental and emotional state during the previous presidential elections and how we can prepare for the presidential election in 2024. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Truth’s Table Listener Hello Fresh Discount:Hello Fresh Deal for Truth’s Table Listeners: Go to hellofresh.com/truthstable50 and use promo code truthstable50 to get 50% off plus free shipping!Support Truth’s Table: Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/bookPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTableAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sponsor(s): HelloFreshEpisode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are at the table talking about thier hair. During the first season of Truth’s Table, the sistas talked about the importance and the implications of wearing their natural hair. Now they are back at the table six years later to discuss the ever-evolving relationship they have with their hair. Sistas, pull up a chair, grab your coconut oil and have a seat at the table.  Truth’s Table Listener Hello Fresh Discount:Hello Fresh Deal for Truth’s Table Listeners: Go to hellofresh.com/truthstable16 and use code truthstable16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping!Support Truth’s Table: Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/bookPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTableAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sponsor(s): hello freshEpisode Description: In this episode, Ekemini is that the table with Kizzle who is the founder of the popular podcast, “Express Yourself, Black Man.” As the founder of Express Yourself Black Man and the creator of A Black Man’s Safe Haven. Through Express Yourself Black Man (XYBM) @expressyourselfblackman, Kizzle is building a healthier Black community by teaching and equipping Black men with the tools and resources they need to grow and heal. XYBM focuses on meeting Black men where they are and offering them the information they need to succeed in language they understand. The platform consists of a podcast (available on all podcast streaming platforms), social media community (with over 115K+ Black people across all social media platforms), and a holistic healing app for Black men, A Black Man’s Safe Haven (@blackmansafehaven).Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform that was built to take the stress out of the healing journey for Black men. In Safe Haven, Black men are paired with B

In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are sitting at the table with Dr. Michael Robinson to talk about Black men’s mental health. Truth’s Table has always been a strong advocate for mental health support and care, so it’s only right that we also talk about the importance of this for our Black brothas.  Michael Robinson’s research interests address the health and well-being of African Americans and other underserved populations, particularly in relation to substance abuse and mental disorders. Robinson’s work has appeared in publications such as the Journal of Social Work Education and “The Handbook of African American Health: Social and Behavioral Interventions.” He is currently serving a three year appointment as a manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Social Work Education. He has also assisted the Council on Social Work Education through appointments to the Council for Racial Ethnic and Cultural Diversity and the Commission for Diversity and Social and Economic Justice. He currently directs the school’s

Sponsor(s): Broadleaf Books: Social Justice For the Sensitive SoulEpisode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are at sitting at the table to talk to Faitth Brooks about her debut book, “Remember Me Now.” Faitth Brooks is a writer, speaker, social worker, activist, and co-host of the Melanated Faith podcast. She engages in activism by working with nonprofits to find sustainable solutions to systemic issues, as well as by being a strategist and consultant for brands and influencers. Faitth has served as the director of programs and innovation for Be the Bridge and director of women's empowerment for Legacy Collective. In addition to leveraging her speaking and social media platforms to enliven collective liberation centered on the sisterhood of Black women, Faitth is crafting a communal space where Black sisters can explore rest, tenderness, and softness. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Purchase Remember Me Now by Faitth Brooks: https://www.amazon.com/Remember-Me-Now-Jo

Sponsor(s): HelloFresh, I Won’t Shut Up! & The Witness ConferenceEpisode Description:  In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are at the table talking about the toxicity within a particular segment of the Black male podcast universe. What is the motivation for the misogynoir that these podcasters perpetuate? How can their Black male podcasting counterparts begin to divest from negativity in order to produce content that uplifts our community collective and fosters Black love? Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Truth’s Table Listener Discounts:Hello Fresh Deal for Truth’s Table Listeners: Go to hellofresh.com/truthstable16 and use code truthstable16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping!Buy I Won’t Shut Up! By Ally Henny. SAVE 40% off plus free standard shipping when you order from https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/492130 and use promo code ALLYTRUTH to save.The Witness Conference Deal for Truth’s Table Listeners: Save 25% off your r

Sponsor(s): HelloFresh, I Won’t Shut Up! & The Witness ConferenceEpisode Description: Back in the days when I was young, I’m not a kid anymore, but some days and sit and wish I was a kid again.” - Ahmad What y’all know about that classic 90s jam? In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are at the table and they are taking y’all back into time to y’all what it was like to be a Black girl in a nineties kind of world. Get ready to go down memory lane with Ekemini and Christina, as they reminisce over their childhood and all things 90s. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us!  Truth’s Table Listener Discounts:Hello Fresh Deal for Truth’s Table Listeners: Go to hellofresh.com/truthstable16 and use code truthstable16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping!Buy I Won’t Shut Up! By Ally Henny. SAVE 40% off plus free standard shipping when you order from https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/492130 and use promo code ALLYTRUTH to save.The Witness Conference Deal for Truth’s Table Listeners: Save 25% off yo

Sponsor(s): The Witness ConferenceEpisode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are at the table talking about the need to discern the times. How do you apply wisdom and discernment to the world around us. How do we know when to engage and disengage the world and how do we do with wisdom. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Hello Fresh Deal for Truth’s Table Listeners: Go to hellofresh.com/truthstable16 and use code truthstable16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping!The Witness Conference Deal for Truth’s Table Listeners: Save 25% off your registration for the Joy and Justice 2023: Rise Up and Flourish when you register using promo code TRUTHSTABLE at http://riseupandflourish.com/  The Rise Up & Flourish conference will be held on June 23-24, 2023, at the historic Lilydale First Baptist Church’s Legacy Campus located at 424 Indianwood Boulevard, Park Forest, Illinois 60466.Regular-priced tickets: $125At the door: $200Register today! Support Truth’s Table: Buy our book! Trut

Sponsor(s): The Witness Conference & Hello Fresh Episode Description: In this episode Ekemini and Christina are excited to sit down at the table with NAACP Image Award Winning Author, Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts.  As a writer and thought-leader, Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts offers those who read her work and hear her speak an authentic experience; an opportunity to explore the intersection of culture, identity, and faith/spirituality at the deepest levels. She is the founder of HeARTspace, a healing community created to serve those who have experienced trauma of any kind through the use of storytelling and the arts.Tracey holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University of Kentucky, a Master of Business Administration degree from Montclair State University, and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Fairleigh-Dickinson University. She is a former Assistant Professor of English and Black Studies at the Community College of Philadelphia.As a writer, Tracey has published 22 books includin