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#KamalaHarris is energizing quite a few “minority” intersections within the electorate as #JoeBiden’s VP pick. She’s a woman and an HBCU graduate (Howard University). She’s also “Black” (Jamaican), “Asian” (Indian) and “Greek”...and by “Greek”, I mean she’s a member of a Greek-lettered organization.  In addition to the ethnic and educational diversity Harris brings to the Biden ticket, her  membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc (AKA) is also a major selling point amongst some minority voters. As the first Black Greek-lettered organization (BGLO), AKA  has strong ties in the Black community as well as in the wider political, business, and even religious arenas. Yet, a growing number of Christians are renouncing their membership in this organization and other BGLOs.  But why? Find out in this Relevant Replay as we revisit our season 1 interview with Lily J, who renounced her letters in AKA after she became a Believer in Christ.

Host Veritéetfeu discusses civil rights activist Shaun King’s recent call to remove all depictions of “white Jesus” and why she's seriously thinking about revoking her own "Black Card". Related content from truthandfire.com Christianity: The White Man's Religion or Nah? (April 2016) "Black Lives Matter! Wait...Where is the Church?" (June 2020)

While reflecting on the Black Lives Matter movement, host Veritéetfeu works through a few unrefined thoughts to and about the Black community, the Church + the Police.  Related Content from Truth + Fire The Great Awokening: On Black Panther, Black Identity + The Black Christian (February 20, 2018) What the Church Must Do to Address #ChurchToo (November 28, 2017)

With her usual fiery wit, host Veritéetfeu examines the independent investigation into Heather and Cornelius Lindsey (The Gathering Oasis Church). Is this investigation Biblical? Will it truly yield justice? Tune in now to hear her findings.  Relevant Content from Truth + Fire The Grade + Knowledge of Heather Lindsey (Blog: March 15, 2018) Social Justice: Why Jesus Didn't Pursue It + Why the Church Shouldn't Fight for It (Blog: September 21, 2018) Pastors, Podcasters + Pulpit Pimpettes (Podcast: S1E2 /S2RR) Sources Open Letter to Heather and Cornelius Lindsey (www.spiritualabuseendsnow.com, May 2020) 

In light of recent allegations against Heather and Cornelius Lindsey, today's episode is a relevant replay of a fan favorite from Truth + Fire: The Podcast Season 1:  Pastors, Podcasters and Pulpit Pimpettes.  While we disagree with the manner in which these recent allegations are being exposed and the way in which the investigation is being conducted, we fully support the need for Heather and Cornelius Lindsey to step down as pastors and to cease any and all other ministry-related activities. Whatever individual "spiritual abuses" they may or may not have committed against their members and supporters, they have first and foremost abused the Word of God.  Heather and Cornelius are FALSE TEACHERS because they preach a FALSE GOSPEL, which automatically disqualifies them from ministry. A formal investigation into why they should be avoided need only begin and end with the Scriptures.  ------- In honor of Women's History Month, host Veritéetfeu discusses the role of women in ministry and shed

In this episode of Truth + Fire: The Podcast, host Veritéetfeu revisits The End is Near: 5 Things You Need to Know about the Rapture, a Truth + Fire blog post from 2016 which challenges five popular beliefs concerning the return of Jesus Christ. RELATED CONTENT S1E1: A Lil' Bit of Eschatology (Podcast Episode, March 1 2019) The End is Near: 5 Things You Need to Know about the Rapture (Blog Post, October 13, 2016) AUDIO SOURCES Theme: Are We Still in Love (Instrumental) by Gloria Tells Music Bed: Bonanza by Mark Jutbo

Host Veritéetfeu and mental health advocate Stephen Swinson discuss mental health and share practical tips and Biblical wisdom for maintaining your peace and mental well-being in the midst of COVID-19. Related Content Thoughts About Suicide + Mental Illness (Blog Post, December 3, 2019) An Appeal to Appeal COVID-19 Church Closures (Blog Post, March 21, 2020) Are We Cowards? Christians + COVID-19 Hugs, Hygiene + Hypocrisy (Podcast Episode, S2E2.2) Are We Cowards? Christians + COVID-19 Prepping (Podcast Episode, S2E2.1) Audio Sources Theme: Are We Still in Love (Instrumental) by Gloria Tells Music Bed: Safehouse (Instrumental) by Iso Indies Referenced Articles "Adjustment Disorders". Mayo Clinic. Accessed April 12, 2020. 

Are we cowards? In this three-part special, we’re talking about the Christian response to COVID-19. Declared a global pandemic, COVID-19  has impacted political, social and economic practices around the world.  But how has it impacted the Church? And, most importantly, has the Christian response been Christ-like? In Part 3, host Veritéetfeu examines justifications given for COVID-19 church closures.  Related Content An Appeal to Appeal COVID-19 Church Closures (Blog Post, March 21, 2020) Are We Cowards? Christians + COVID-19 Hugs, Hygiene + Hypocrisy (Podcast Episode, S2E2.2) Are We Cowards? Christians + COVID-19 Prepping (Podcast Episode, S2E2.1) Audio Sources "Atlanta Megachurch Pastor Responds To Churches That Held Sunday Service During COVID-19 Pandemic". Roland S. Martin. (March 20, 2020). Theme: Are We Still in Love (Instrumental) by Gloria Tells Music Bed: "Remote" by Damma Beatz Referenced Articles "The Church Growth Gap: The Big Get Bigger While the Small Get Smaller". Aaron Earls. Chr

Are we cowards? In this three-part special, we’re talking about the Christian response to COVID-19. Declared a global  pandemic, COVID-19  has impacted political, social and economic practices around the world.  But how has it impacted the Church? And, most importantly, has the Christian response been Christ-like? In Part 2, we examine new social and hygienic measures that could easily take Believers down an unloving and hypocritical path.  Related Content An Appeal to Appeal COVID-19 Church Closures (Blog Post, March 21, 2020) Are We Cowards? Christians + COVID-19 Prepping (Podcast Episode, S2E2.1) Audio Sources "Coronavirus Update: 5 Alternatives to the Traditional Handshake". American Lung Association. March 11, 2020. "How to Wash Your Hands". Babylon Health. March 5, 2020 "How to Use Hand Sanitizer Effectively". Babylon Health. March 6, 2020.  Theme: Are We Still in Love (Instrumental) by Gloria Tells Music Bed: "Trending" by A P O L L O ft. Timothy Infinite

Are we cowards? In this three-part special, we’re talking about the Christian response to COVID-19. Declared a global  pandemic, COVID-19  has impacted political, social and economic practices around the world.  But how has it impacted the Church? And, most importantly, has the Christian response been Christ-like? In Part 1, we take a look at COVID-19 prepping and how to know if it's being done in wisdom or out of fear.  Opening Clip: CityNews Toronto 

The second season of Truth + Fire: The Podcast returns with a candid discussion on fitness and nutrition from a Biblical perspective. Tune in as host Veritéetfeu and certified personal trainer and nutritionist Brittney Fairley encourage Believers in their fitness goals for the glory of God.  *To access free resources from Brittney Fairley or to inquire about her services, you may reach her at brittneyfairley86@gmail.com  or @BFairley_Fit on Instagram.* Truth + Fire: The Podcast is brought to you by truthandfire.com, where we explore faith and pop culture from a witty, Christian perspective.   

In the Season 1 finale of Truth + Fire: The Podcast, host Veritéetfeu responds to reader questions about her testimony and treats listeners to a story time about "That One Time a Female "pastor" from TN Tried to De-platform Me from Instagram". It's the longest episode of the season, yet one of the most revealing.   RELATED CONTENT FROM TRUTH + FIRE "It's Our Anniversary! Two Years & Two False Teachers Later..." E1: A Lil Bit of Eschatology  Beloved, Do Not Believe Every Spirit: On Signs, Wonders + Spiritual Gifts  Merry Just Another Day: The Vanity in Christmas RESOURCES 9 Marks Church Search Tool - www.9marks.org/church-search CLIP SOURCES [The Church at the Well / Kia Moore]. (2019, December 1). "The Real Couples at Christmas" Part 1. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://m.facebook.com/wemakewells/videos [The Church at the Well / Kia Moore]. (2019, December 8). "The Real Couples at Christmas" Part 2. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://m.facebook.com/wemakewells/videos Disclaimer - Excer

***REPLAY. Originally aired July 6, 2019*** Christians aren't called to "date" as the world does. But does that mean we're to avoid the world's tools and resources for finding a mate? In this episode host Veriteetfeu is joined by guest Zaina K., a single Christian woman presently exploring online dating. In this candid chat the ladies share their personal convictions and experiences with online dating and the pros and cons of using online dating platforms in seeking a Christian spouse.  Winners of the Truth + Fire #GospelChallenge are also announced. Related Content from truthandfire.com "God Told Me to Marry You"...And What God Really Said “Hello, I’m a Christian and Physical Attraction is Important TO ME” "Protected Sex" Doesn't Make Sense...There, I Said It What Your Single Friends Really Think About Your Engagement

Women may not be pastors. That's a clear directive for Church order in the Scriptures (1 Timothy 3; 2 Timothy 2:12-14; 1 Corinthians 14:33-39). But can women handle matters of faith outside the church? In this episode, host Veritéetfeu examines the role of Christian women in the public square, including her own work as a female Christian blogger.  RELATED CONTENT FROM TRUTHANDFIRE.COM "No. Women May NOT be Pastors: Where's the Lie?" "The Grace + Knowledge of Heather Lindsey" "No. Women May NOT be Pastors: But Can They Be Deacons?" "Something in the Milk Ain't Clean: 8 Preachers to Avoid in 2018" RELATED PODCAST EPISODES FROM TRUTH + FIRE: THE PODCAST E3: Pastors, Podcasters + Pulpit Pimpettes 

Host Veritéetfeu tests the claims of a revival coming to/ currently taking place in America and provides a reluctant update on “Kanye's Kristianity”. ----- RELATED CONTENT FROM TRUTHANDFIRE.COM E17: Kanye's Kristianity (Truth + Fire: The Podcast) CLIP SOURCES [awheel3]. (2019, November 2). "Kanye West - Spontaneous Worship + Altar Call @ Sunday Service, Baton Rouge:  Nov 1, 2019. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/tq2usNGpz4s [Blaze TV]. (2014, August 31). Third Great Awakening - Glenn Beck Radio Program. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/c5Es0ulE0nI [Beck, Glenn]. (2019, November 4). God is Using Kanye West Jesus is King Album, Sunday Services show Third Great Awakening is Here.  [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/Ay50h0RtCII [Def Jam Recordings]. (2019, November 5). “Religion has always played a major role in Kanye’s life”[Embedded Video file]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/defjam/status/1191784795526881286

In this episode, host Veritéetfeu draws on the Scriptures and her past experience under a false gospel to explain her take on Kanye West's recent profession of faith.  RELATED CONTENT FROM TRUTHANDFIRE.COM Beloved, Do Not Believe Every Spirit: On Signs, Wonders + Spiritual Gifts  Blessings and Cursing and the Rise of Cardi B That Ain't the Work of the Lord! On the Tasha Cobbs/Nicki Minaj Collab Why the Church Aint' No Good to Meagan Good: The Truth About Church Hurt CLIP SOURCES  [Darville, Jordan]. (2019, September 24). "What exactly is Kanye West's Sunday Service?" Fader. [Embedded video file]. Retrieved from https://www.thefader.com/2019/09/24/a-history-of-sunday-service-kanye-west [Jimmy Kimmel Live]. (2019, April 2). Jimmy Kimmel Interviews Kim, Kourtney + Khloe Kardashian Live in Las Vegas. [Video file]. Retrieved from  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZXsG7Qj5XM [Sunday Service Archive]. (2019, October 12). Kanye West Sunday Service/Howard University Full Live [Video file]. Retrieve

Submission is a highly controversial concept in our culture, and, as of late, this topic has also been hotly debated amongst professing Christians. But what is submission, exactly? Is it something only wives should do? What does it look like in a marriage, on the job or in other facets of life and faith? In this episode host Veritéetfeu explores this topic Biblically with the help of special guests Elder Tyrell and Marie Samuels of Temple Hills Baptist Church. REPLAY: Originally aired June 2019

REPLAY: Originally aired March 2019 In recent months, there has been an undeniable trend in Christians renouncing their membership in historically Black greek letter organizations. From YouTube testimonies to social media posts to personal blogs, Believers in Christ who once belonged to some of the most revered organizations in the world are publicly denouncing their greek affiliation and (re)affirming their faith in Christ. In this episode, host Veritéetfeu interviews writer Lily J, who renounced her letters in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc in 2016. Related Truth + Fire Content Why I Renounced My Letters in AKA: Guest Feature by Lily J. Originally published at www.mylifeaslily.com. Republished with permission. Works Cited Johnson, S. [Shaheed Johnson]. (2018, October 8). Why I Denounced Omega Psi Phi (PART 1) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntTMORFAw5g&t=397s [PEACEMAKERS]. (2019, January 13). Why I Renounced Delta Sigma Theta Sorority [Video file]. Retrieved from https://w

In this episode, host Veritéetfeu discusses Jackie Hill Perry’s recent affirmation of Jenn Johnson and Christine Caine (false teachers) and examines Perry's justification for this controversial move.  Related Content from Truth + Fire (truthandfire.com) Bye..Jackie? Beloved, Do Not Believe Every Spirit: On Signs, Wonders + Spiritual Gifts For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Self-Segregation/When the Gospel is Enuf Social Justice: Why Jesus Didn’t Pursue It + Why the Church Shouldn’t Fight for It We Just Lost One: Bye Lecrae The Grace + Knowledge of Heather Lindsey Something in the Milk Ain’t Clean: Avoid Sarah Jakes-Roberts in 2018! Audio Clip Sources [Hillsong Leadership Network TV]. (2017, February 13). Who Has Most Influenced Christine Caine's Preaching? [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10Ka3qxXvVI [Simone Bernadette Juan]. (2019, March 15). Hearing from God - Jenn Johnson [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82lVEUWrvFE  *Excerpts appear unde

In this episode, host Veritéetfeu discusses the concept of apostasy, or what the Scriptures call “falling away” (2 Thess. 2:1-3). What does it mean to fall away? Are there any initial signs of apostasy, and are some Believers more prone to fall away than others?  Related Content at truthandfire.com Can You be Separated from God's Love? YEP!  Self-Check + Encouragement for the Weary Christian The End is Near: 5 Things You Need to Know About the Rapture The Great Awokening: On Black Panther, Black Identity & the Black Christian