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 aff…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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 con…

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 …

(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 platformsFollow A Star's Sickle cell charity at @HiddenPainSocietyThe Black Berea…

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/blackbereaThe Black Berea pod…

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,…

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 platformsListen to A Star's new single 'Outside' Ft S.O. on all DSPsFollow A Star's Sickle cell charity at @HiddenPainSociety J…

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 conver…

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…

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/blackbereaThe Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of …

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 sub…

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/blackbereaThe Black Be…

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 Dec…

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 platform…

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 platfor…

...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 pod…

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…

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 …

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 sub…

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 serveJoin the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and sub…

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/blackbereaThe Black Berea po…

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 th…

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 al…

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 prayJoin the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe.Sig…

Israel, Mary & Gabby continue the #ChurchInTheWild by covering Sermons & Bible Study. They discuss:1. Listening well to sermons2. What is better ; private devotional or communal worship?3. How to study your bibleJoin the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe.Sign up …

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/blackber…

Episode 70 and our first episode of 2021! Gabby, Richard & Mary discuss the topic of fellowship, its importance, how it relates to friendship and how we can better serve one another in the church community. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe.Sign up to ou…

Christianity is a corporate matter, and the Christian life can only be fully realised in relationship with others. On the last episode of 2020 we open up three key questions:1. What is a church?2. Why join a church?3. What does church membership require?Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast on all our platforms, plea…

After an extended hiatus (sorry!), the #BlackBereaPodcast is back with a new series on Life During Lockdown. In this first episode, Gabby, Mary and Kingsley discuss navigating church online, fellowship amidst physical distance, making church accessible for all, timely promises from God’s word and Gabby’s impending book release. We’d love to hear yo…

As the plight of black women continues to be thrust in to the western public consciousness, we thought it helpful to have a conversation on what the bible has to say on (amongst other things) their sexual expression, protection and support.Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, co…

Mary is joined by Daniella and Malakai as they discuss the recently released "Black Is King" visual album by Beyonce.They offer their thoughts on the musical film discussing the themes and how christians should engage with the rise of African spiritually.Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, ple…

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith’s latest heart-to-heart has been the subject of recent discussion in pop culture. Join us as we explore their conversation and seek to apply the lessons we learn from the Lord’s table to the red table.Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment…

Israel is back! Questions:1. How do you know if you should pursue someone? as a guy i am interested in a few sisters, what should i use to pick the one to pursue? (12:00)2. There's a growing group of christians who don’t believe the bible is inerrant - do you think you can be a christian and deny the scriptures reliability? would you say the bible …

Even the best of men fail. So how do we deal with the flaws of our heroes? What makes Christ distinct to them? Join us as we confront the difficult truths about some of our favourite figures from history and the church and reflect on what this means for us engaging them now.Like, share, subscribe & join the conversation using hashtag using #BlackBe…

We're living in troubling times. Many black people have been murdered in the streets of America by the police force and their fellow citizens. Riots have broken out, attempting to force the hand of justice. Amid such volatility, President Trump has stated "when the looting starts, the shooting starts". Each day, we're confronted with a new, depress…

On Part 2 of our lockdown chronicles Mary, Tope and Dami discuss the continuing colourism debate, the complexities of cancel culture and the grace of forgiveness. Best served with a side of sprinkle cake 😉Like, share, subscribe & join the conversation using hashtag using #BlackBereaPodcastSign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackbereaThe …

As the Covid-19-prompted quarantine continues, Gabby, Mary and Kingsley talk the highs and lows of life during lockdown, offer their thoughts on navigating virtual church, stewarding their new-found free time, and principles for giving. Sit back and enjoy the discussion, you certainly have the time!Like, share, subscribe & join the conversation usi…

As the world continues to acclimatise to the effects of the coronavirus, the boys sit down to offer their thoughts on the global response, evolving approaches to church worship and the social media hottakes. Special guest @akwasiAAppiah joins us from China to give us the low on how the churches on the ground are seeking to stay faithful and we also…

Is Love Blind? Can a relationship be sustained by an emotional connection? Gabby and Mary are joined by Femi as they discuss the hit Netflix show "Love is Blind" exploring themes of physical attraction, idolatry and modern dating. #ImnotsureministriesLike, share, subscribe & join the conversation using hashtag using #BlackBereaPodcastSign up to our…

This week DJ Mary P, Gabby and Dami sat down to talk about developments in the UK Christian hip-hop scene, offer their takes on recent black cinema, the Jamaican deportation scandal and cancel culture.Like, share, subscribe & join the conversation using hashtag using #BlackBereaPodcastSign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackbereaThe Blac…

Kobe Bryant's death was tragic, and it hit us differently. He was a father and husband as well as an award-winning athlete and actor. Loss is unavoidable and painful for all those involved. How do we make sense of it? How does belief affect pain? Where do we find comfort?Richard, Mary and Ejim sit down to discuss how Christians handle the problemat…

Join Kingsley, Mary and special guest, Daniella as they explore themes relating to modesty, clothing and gender expectations. Like, share, subscribe & join the conversation using hashtag using #BlackBereaPodcastSign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackbereaThe Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the C…

Gabby, Tope and Mary discuss Blue Story, the recent film released by Rapman and the controversy arising from #VuegateJoin our conversation on Twitter using #BlackBereaPodSign 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 commen…

As cultural opposition toward Christianity in the U.K. grows, it’s no surprise many of us are reluctant to discuss our faith in the workplace. In spite of this, we’re still called to make Jesus Christ known! Listen in as we share our experiences, anxieties and encouragements about sharing our beliefs with colleagues. Disclaimer: P45 may be required…

Jesus is King is the ninth studio album of Chicago native, Kanye West; the self professed “Greatest Human Artist of All Time”. Join the Black Berea team and guest, Malakai, as we share our thoughts on the album, Sunday Service, the nature of genuine conversion, its challenges and discipleship. You gon do what Adam do or press play? Like, share and …