The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby

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**The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby**

The Justice Briefing is your weekly guide to understanding current events through a historically grounded, theologically rooted, justice-centered lens. Instead of framing the world through fear or culture-war panic, we draw from the spirit of justice—from the biblical prophets to the Civil Rights Movement. This isn't just commentary; it’s discipleship for truth and justice.

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Update: The Witness Foundation Apr 20, 2020

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The Case For Big Goverment Apr 09, 2020

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The Rona, voter suppression, and the case for big government Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Kobe Bryant Episode Jan 30, 2020

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In this episode Jemar talks about the sudden death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his accomplishments but also the credible accusation of rape from 2003. He discusses what we can do in the aftermath of the loss of someone who is well-known and admired. Finally, he offers some insights about the Black church inspired by comments from a comedian. Links: NY Daily News - https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/ny-kobe-bryant-sexual-assault-charge-gloria-allred-colorado-20200129-mq77nkjsunctxkwvqsonddeesy-story.html You probably can’t live every day like it’s your last, but here’s what you CAN do” - https://thewitnessbcc.com/you-probably-cant-live-every-day-like-its-your-last-but-heres-what-you-can-do/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Impeachment, Impeachment, Impeachment! Dec 21, 2019

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Impeachment, impeachment, impeachment! Jemar talks all the things about the impeachment of the 45th president, plus offers commentary on the explosive Christianity Today article supporting the president’s removal from office. Links. Republicans Who Want Trump Defeated - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/17/opinion/lincoln-project.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share Trump Should Be Removed from Office Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Notes From South Africa Dec 09, 2019

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Jemar recaps his experiences in South Africa including reflections about apartheid, colonialism, and some stories both humorous and hair-raising. And he asks, “Has the concept of Christian missions been stolen from Black people?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Announcing The Witness Foundation Dec 03, 2019

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Jesus Is King Nov 11, 2019

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In this episode Jemar talks about why Kanye West’s Jesus Is King album has been so controversial, what Mississippi’s election tells us about politics in America today, and why you need to be your full racially and ethnically embodied self to the table. Links: Support Jemar's South Africa Trip: https://www.mtw.org/missionaries/tisby-jemar Account#: 400295 How Kanye West embeds black gospel music in white evangelical theology - https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2019/10/30/how-kanye-wests-jesus-is-king-embeds-black-gospel-music-white-evangelical-theology/ Democrats Win Control in Virginia and Claim Narrow Victory in Kentucky Governor’s Race - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/05/us/politics/ky-va-ms-elections-recap.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't Call it a Lynching Oct 24, 2019

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Jemar recaps the impeachment inquiry including the most damning testimony yet, he explains why the president’s comments comparing lynching and impeachment are grossly inappropriate, discusses Princeton Seminary’s efforts at reparations, and shares an inspiring story of a high school coach demonstrating disarming love. Links: Ukraine Envoy Testifies Trump Linked Military Aid to Investigations - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/22/us/trump-impeachment-ukraine.html Trump compares impeachment probe to ‘lynching,’ draws swift condemnation - https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-compares-impeachment-probe-to-lynching-draws-widespread-condemnation/2019/10/22/2fa24af2-f4d4-11e9-ad8b-85e2aa00b5ce_story.html Princeton seminary will pay $27M in slavery reparations - https://www.nj.com/news/2019/10/princeton-seminary-will-pay-27m-in-slavery-reparations.html Video shows Oregon coach disarming student then embracing him before police arrive - https://abcnews.go.com/US/video-shows-oregon-coach-disarming-student-embracing-police/story?id=66389192 Bonus: White Christians, do not cheapen the hug and message of forgiveness from Botham Jean’s brother - https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2019/10/03/white-christians-do-not-cheapen-hug-message-forgiveness-botham-jeans-brother/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Impeachment, Relevant, and Greta Thunberg Sep 26, 2019

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In this episode of Footnotes Jemar dives into the the long awaited impeachment investigation of the president, discusses the courage of climate activist Greta Thunberg, makes it clear that arresting a 6-year old is not okay, and talks about black Christian self-empowerment. Links: Nancy Pelosi Announces Formal Impeachment Inquiry of Trump - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/24/us/politics/democrats-impeachment-trump.html?action=click&module=Spotlight&pgtype=Homepage Transcript: Greta Thunberg's Speech At The U.N. Climate Action Summit - https://www.npr.org/2019/09/23/763452863/transcript-greta-thunbergs-speech-at-the-u-n-climate-action-summit Florida grandmother outraged after 6-year-old arrested for ‘tantrum’ - https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-grandmother-outraged-after-6-year-old-arrested-for-tantrum/ Black Christians Deserve Better Than Companies (And Churches) Like Relevant Media Group - https://medium.com/@andrehenry/black-christians-deserve-better-than-companies-like-relevant-media-group-42aed44528c9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Black Athletes, Mascots, and Jerry Falwell Sep 12, 2019

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In this episode of Footnotes Jemar goes a bit heavy on the “sportsball” stories but mixed with a heaping dose of justice, he talks about the brilliant expose about Liberty University president Jerry Falwell, Jr., and he questions why white evangelicals waged a concerted effort to mount a primary challenger to Donald Trump. Links: It’s Time for Black Athletes to Leave White Colleges: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/10/black-athletes-should-leave-white-colleges/596629/ Notre Dame’s mascots are breaking barriers. They should be celebrated — not trolled. - https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-notre-dame-leprechaun-mascot-20190910-omzbgcnbxrf4jnkcm2nobhoage-story.html ‘Someone’s Gotta Tell the Freakin’ Truth’: Jerry Falwell’s Aides Break Their Silence” - https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2019/09/09/jerry-falwell-liberty-university-loans-227914 Primary challenges show potential cracks in Trump's GOP - https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/460585-primary-challenges-show-potential-cracks-in-trumps-gop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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