Be the Bridge Podcast

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Be The Bridge - Christmas 2021 (Video) Dec 21, 2021

Show notes

In this fun holiday episode, Founder and Podcast host Latasha Morrison chats with her friend and Be the Bridge’s Director of Programs, Patricia Taylor, about all things Hallmark! They discuss the progress Hallmark has made over the years in their movies regarding diversity and representation in all forms. (Be prepared for a few spoilers!) Tasha and Patricia even dream up their own Hallmark movie. And then we go from movies to music when Tasha chats with friend and Be the Bridge podcast producer and editor, Travon Potts. They dive into some of the work Travon has done and the important role music plays in film and in our lives. It is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit!

Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown
Producer, Editor & Music By - Travon Potts
Transcriber - Sarah Connatser

Quotes:

“It’s like that spirit that we say we want all year round where people are kind to each other and love each other. And you know it's gonna be a nice ending. Like there's nothing wrong with having that comfort, you know?” -Patricia Taylor

“When I watch TV I want to escape. So I don't want the same trauma that's happening in the world on my TV, especially Christmas movies.” - Latasha Morrison

“The kitchen is really sacred in our community.” -Latasha Morrison

“When you can identify with something off-screen when you're watching the movie, it just makes you feel seen.” - Latasha Morrison

“Us as Black folks, we want to feel our music.” - Travon Potts

“Just with the sound of the music, I feel the yams and the collard greens and the macaroni and cheese!” -Travon Potts

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Best of Be the Bridge - The Responsibility of Faith Leaders to Raise their Voice and Move into Action with Beth Moore Dec 15, 2021

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This episode brings together Be the Bridge founder Latasha Morrison and bestselling author, evangelist, and Bible teacher Beth Moore as they talk about racial reconciliation in the Christian faith. Beth details her own experiences speaking against injustice, dealing with the backlash, and waking up to her responsibilities as a faith leader. She also gives some insight into how Christians can become bold reconcilers who move beyond a head knowledge of Christ into heart knowledge and action.

Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison

Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown

Producer, Editor & Music By - Travon Potts

Transcriber - Brittany Prescott

Quotes:
“The point of Bible study is to actually love Jesus and not just get a head full of knowledge. So there's got to be a collision there of heart and mind, or it doesn't mean anything.” -Beth Moore

“We read the Bible through our cultural lens.” -Latasha Morrison

“There was not a single time that I've been really outspoken that I would have told you that I was going back on whether or not I should say it. It would have been that I could not have kept from it. And if that's the case, then I can be at peace there.” -Beth Moore

“Politics has not been my big thing. My big thing is the Church. But when it comes to Church, then I'm going to start reacting.” -Beth Moore

“This Jesus thing is life to me….my bread and my meat and my drink is that I am praying so hard to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Because he has that capacity for compassion as well as just being able to spit out what is true. And one of the things that I'm always asking him for, whether it's in this exact wording or not, is that the fire on my tongue would not exceed the fire in my heart.” -Beth Moore

“Our mouth cannot overshoot our heart or our duplicity is going to be exposed.” -Beth Moore

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Best of Be the Bridge - A Biblical and Historical Perspective on CRT (Critical Race Theory) with Dr. Christina Edmondson & Jemar Tisby Nov 30, 2021

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This episode brings together Be the Bridge founder Latasha Morrison with two scholars, Dr. Christina Edmondson Ph.D., and Doctoral candidate Jemar Tisby. Both are thought leaders in the push for racial equity in ecclesiastical spaces. In this episode, the conversations will center around the topic of CRT which is short for Critical Race Theory. We strive, as a podcast, to give you, our listeners and supporters, foundational tools to help you develop a clear historical and biblical perspective as it relates to race. LaTasha’s discussions with Christina and Jemar guide us through critiques of inequities and misrepresentations found anywhere, even in academia, that create racial disharmony.

Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison

Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown

Producer, Editor & Music By - Travon Potts

Transcriber - Sarah Connatser

Podcast link: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/be-the-bridge/

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Be The Bridge podcast listeners get 10% off.

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Best of Be the Bridge - How it All Began (Part 1) with Jennie Allen Nov 16, 2021

Show notes

This is a throwback to when Latasha Morrison and Jennie Allen talked about the beginning of their friendship journey.

To learn more about how the bridge started, purchase the Be the Bridge Book. Be the Bridge Book

You can find a full transcript of this episode on our website: Be The Bridge Blog

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Best of Be the Bridge - Addressing Systemic Sin as the Church and Having a Biblical Lens for Reparations and Trauma with Dominique Gilliard Nov 02, 2021

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You do not want to miss this episode with Dominique DuBois Gilliard! Dominique explains why the church must be at the forefront of conversations in our culture surrounding systemic sin. This conversation dives deep into the biblical lens in which to view systemic racism and patriarchy, reparations and trauma. And it provides helpful descriptions of confession and repentance. This episode will spur you on in your discipleship journey as well as your bridge-building journey.

Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown
Producer, Editor & Music By - Travon Potts
Transcriber - Sarah Connatser

Quotes:

“One of the things I think we can never lose sight of is the fact that we're doing this work on the ground, and we're also engaging in spiritual warfare, too.” -Dominique

“I think this is a moment. And I think for bridge builders, the thing that we have to recognize is that it's also an opportunity.” -Dominique

“Scripture is clear, privilege is real and it exists. And it addresses it multiple times throughout the biblical text. But scripture is also clear that we are always going to be tempted to exploit privilege for our selfish gain as opposed to taking Philippians two type mindset and really looking at privilege as something that we could steward and leverage to expand the kingdom and sacrificially love our neighbors.” -Dominique

“What happened as a consequence of the church's silence and lack of integrity is that folks outside the church picked up these conversations that we should have been having.” -Dominique

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Dominique Gilliard dominiquegilliard.com
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facebook.com/DominiqueDGilliard
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235 - Addressing Systemic Sin as the Church and Having a Biblical Lens for Reparations and Trauma with Dominique Gilliard Oct 19, 2021

Show notes

Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown
Producer, Editor & Music By - Travon Potts
Transcriber - Sarah Connatser

Quotes:

“One of the things I think we can never lose sight of is the fact that we're doing this work on the ground, and we're also engaging in spiritual warfare, too.” -Dominique

“I think this is a moment. And I think for bridge builders, the thing that we have to recognize is that it's also an opportunity.” -Dominique

“What happened as a consequence of the church's silence and lack of integrity is that folks outside the church picked up these conversations that we should have been having.” -Dominique

Links:

Dominique Gilliard dominiquegilliard.com
instagram.com/dominiquedgilliard
facebook.com/DominiqueDGilliard
twitter.com/DDGilliard

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Not all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.

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234 - Life as a Military Spouse and Woman of Color with Megan B. Brown Oct 05, 2021

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Megan B. Brown joins Latasha Morrison on this episode of the Be the Bridge podcast. Megan’s unique perspective as a woman of color, military spouse, and Bible study leader allows for a vulnerable conversation about important topics. Megan shares her journey of embracing her ethnic identity as well as the importance of reading Scripture with the historical context. They discuss her Bible study, Summoned, about Esther, and how she offers a different take on an often misunderstood book.

Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown
Producer, Editor & Music By - Travon Potts
Transcriber - Sarah Connatser

Quotes:

“There's all of this layered intensive work that needs to be done to reach women at the heart.” -Megan

“We wanted to pass that torch to the next generation of understanding properly who our Father in Heaven is and what that implies about who we are and how we should treat one another.” -Megan

“Your ethnic identity is something that God has given you. And when we try to become colorblind about that or when we try to ignore that we do a disservice to a part of God's creation.” -Tasha

“I wanted to diminish the things that were different about me….I wanted to blend because my separateness or my differentness was such a point of pain. People were mean.” -Megan

“And I just remember always feeling like I had one foot in each space, but I was welcome in neither.” -Megan

“I'm always painfully aware of my differences on the outside before I'm aware of anything else when I'm around new people.” -Megan

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233 - Deconstruction and Biblical Literacy with Dr. Eric Mason Sep 21, 2021

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In this episode of the Be the Bridge Podcast, Dr. Eric Mason joins Latasha for a deep conversation surrounding deconstruction, biblical literacy, and racial reconciliation. This episode is full of biblical wisdom and cultural insight. Dr. Mason also gives great recommendations for resources you will want to get and listen to.

Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown
Producer, Editor & Music By - Travon Potts
Transcriber - Sarah Connatser

Quotes:

“The Gospel restores all people's dignity. It makes us fully in the image of God through being conformed to the image of Jesus Christ.” -Dr. Mason

"In the era of misinformation, in the era of information memes and urban legends, biblical literacy is a must. We cannot assume that people understand the faith." -Dr. Mason

“Urban Apologetics is not just for Black people. This is for Christians. These are books that our white brothers and sisters should be getting and teaching from also.” -Tasha

“The devil always over promises and under delivers.” -Dr. Mason

“So if repetition exegetically is a sign of biblical emphasis, then we need to emphasize what God emphasizes. And if Jesus pulls justice as a hermeneutical lens to use in interpreting the Bible, we should.” -Dr. Mason

“Justice is a reflection of God's character.” -Dr. Mason

“You can't be a Christian and not deal with justice. It's unchristian to ignore justice.” -Dr. Mason

“Can you imagine having to answer to Jesus that you left a church because the pastor was calling you to value a person because they weren't treated justly?” -Dr. Mason

“You will know racial reconciliation is happening in your church when white people can submit to Black people.” -Dr. Mason

“I think that it's very important that there be a racial IQ growth in the body of Christ.” -Dr. Mason

Links:

Dr. Eric Mason: https://www.pastoremase.com/

Epiphany Fellowship: https://www.epiphanyfellowship.org/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC76WVwO_8jULaF3i0oVJF0g

Lands of the Bible Cruise 2022 with Dr. Eric Mason, Dr. Bryan Loritts, Pastor Albert Tate, and Lecrae: http://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf22101622c58465#eotours

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232 - Take it to the Bridge: A Conversation on the Be the Bridge Facebook Ministry Group Sep 07, 2021

Show notes

The Be the Bridge Facebook Ministry group was formed in 2020 and is a place for those in leadership in the church to lean into the conversation of racial righteousness. It provides a courageous space for learning, growing, and helping the Church lead in a proactive way. In this episode, founder of Be the Bridge, Latasha Morrison, is joined with the leader of the ministry group, Mariah Humphries, as well as two of the members of it, Brian Kilde and Annie Banceu, to share their experience in the group. This podcast episode reveals their journey of what pushed them into bridge building work and why they continue in it when pushback comes. It will encourage you to know you’re not alone in this important work.

Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown
Producer, Editor & Music By - Travon Potts
Transcriber - Sarah Connatser

Quotes:

“Ultimately, one of the reasons for starting Be the Bridge was because I really wanted to see the Church, the body of Christ, be more of a credible witness in this conversation.” -Tasha

“Sometimes people don't know, because they don't have the information. But when they're provided the information, they do better.” -Tasha

“I've got a heart for the American church. And for me to have a desire for the American church to change, I need to be able to also have a heart for those who are leading the American church.” -Mariah

“This work starts with humility.” -Tasha

“At Be the Bridge, we're not trying to convince people of stuff. We want you to come already convinced and ready to do the work and ready to replicate and reproduce the work.” -Tasha

“It is a place to make mistakes, it is a place for us to be educated and trained and discipled and relearn.” -Brian

“Racism is a place of spiritual formation just as much as every other area of life, and is a sin that needs to be called out, confessed in humility, and repented from, and repaired.” -Brian

“People of color, leaders of color, pastors of color, help me see fuller God's glory in imago dei.” -Annie

“It's my heart and my passion for the Church to take on a rightful place in this conversation and not be reactive but be proactive, because this is such gospel work.” -Mariah

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Podcast link: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/be-the-bridge/

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230 - Parenting Wisdom and Bridge-Building Encouragement with Author, Speaker, Podcast Host Jamie Ivey Aug 10, 2021

Show notes

Jamie Ivey is an author and speaker, talk show host, and the popular podcast host of The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey. She joins Be the Bridge founder Latasha Morrison for a great conversation where they discuss the difference between empathy and sympathy, share wisdom in parenting, and give encouragement for the times you get pushback in this bridge building work. Jamie also opens up about her Native heritage. This conversation will be helpful and hopeful.

Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown
Producer, Editor & Music By - Travon Potts
Transcriber - Sarah Connatser

Quotes:

“One of the things that has really been important for me is to think through what voices can I elevate because of the people who are listening to me?” - Jamie

“My brain and my eyes and my heart have been opened wider than I ever imagined they could have been. And that's taken work. And I’ve taken heat for it in some ways.” -Jamie

“Empathy is the difference of sitting in it with someone. Sympathy is when I'm a bystander but I'm not sitting in it with you.” -Tasha

“It's not my children's responsibility to open my eyes up to racial injustice in our country.” -Jamie

“If you're raising a Black child and you're white, their experience in life is going to be 100% different than yours. And you want your child to feel like they can tell you and that you are an advocate for them.” -Jamie

“I love to tell people, it's not always what people do in front, but it's also what they're doing behind the curtain.” -Tasha

“This work is spiritual work. This is discipleship. This is spiritual formation that we're going through.” -Tasha“You have to be teachable. And if you're not teachable, that is exhausting to a person of color.” -Tasha

“This is not my work. This is God's work. And that's what sustains me.” -Tasha

“I started Be the Bridge because of the local church. So I want to see the Church whole and well. And when we get it, the world gets it.” -Tasha

“I hold on to my ancestors before me that hoped for a better future.” -Tasha

“Like our ethnicity, our culture comes from God. And it's expansive. Look at all the people and languages that God has created. And so when that is stolen from us, or when that is withheld from us, there's disruption that happens in God's original design. And so it's about the reordering of things, reconciliation. Justice is about the reordering of things.” -Tasha

“I wish that people would enter into spaces and conversations with people and trust that their feelings are real.” - Jamie

“I think the hope is we see glimpses of change...And if there were so many stories of change, there's hope for everyone to also change as well.” -Jamie

“Broken systems create broken language.” -Tasha

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