Free Black Thought Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Ep. 5 - Punk Rock Forever (Jake Mackey) Aug 02, 2023

Show notes

Connie Morgan and Jake Mackey sit down to discuss Jake’s unique upbringing, how Free Black Thought came to be and his journey to an Omni-American identity.

Stuff referenced in this episode:

Jake’s Twitter: @omni_american
Jake’s Book: Belief and Cult: Rethinking Roman Religion
A documentary about Jake’s upbringing in India: The Ashram Children
Louis Mackey’s (Jake’s Dad) Final Book: Faith Order Understanding: Natural Theology in the Augustinian Tradition
Randall Kennedy’s “Why Critical Race Theory is Important,” in Current Affairs Magazine
Randall Kennedy’s interview with Lex Fridman (conversation starts at 1:17)
Dr. Sheena Mason’s work on Racelessness
Jake’s “What to Us Now is the Fourth of July?” in the Journal of Free Black Thought
Jake’s “The B.E.S.T. Microaggression Training You’ve Never Heard Of,” in the Journal of Free Black Thought
Jake’s “The B.E.S.T. Microaggression Training You’ve Never Heard Of, Part 2,” in the Journal of Free Black Thought

Ep. 4 - Critiquing the Black Church and Christian Nationalism (Virgil Walker) Jul 26, 2023

Show notes

Executive Director of Operations for G3 Ministries and co-host of the immensely popular “Just Thinking” podcast Virgil Walker sits down with host Connie Morgan to unpack racial topics within the church. From the Black Church to Christian Nationalism, Virgil isn’t afraid to call out his theological friends or foes in this illuminating episode.

Stuff referenced in this episode:

G3 National Conference Registration (Use code G3JT for 30% off)
G3 Ministries
Just Thinking Podcast and Website
Virgil’s Book: Just Thinking About the State
Virgil’s Twitter: @VirgilWalkerOMA
Virgil’s Instagram: @virgilwalker

Ep. 3 - Fired for Uplifting Viewpoint Diversity (Tabia Lee) Jul 19, 2023

Show notes

FBT co-founder Tabia Lee takes host Connie Morgan through the timeline of her academic career. Dr. Lee landed her dream job of DEI director at De Anza College only to be quickly ousted for promoting not just diversity of skin color but diversity of thought.

Stuff referenced in this episode:

Lee’s website: www.drtlee.solutions
Lee’s GoFundMe
Lee’s “Race Ideology-in-Practice,” in the Journal of Free Black Thought
Dumisani Washington’s “When Black People Defend Israel and the Jews,” in the Journal of Free Black Thought featuring Lee’s story

Ep. 2 - Black. American. Christian. Zionist. (Dumisani Washington) Jul 12, 2023

Show notes

Connie Morgan and Pastor Dumisani Washington sit down to discuss how a former Baptist with Southern roots became a fierce defender of Israel. Pastor Dumisani breaks down his personal journey to Zion and explains why he believes standing with Israel will be a defining issue for Christians of color in the 21st century.

Stuff referenced in this episode:

Pastor Dumisani’s Twitter: @DumisaniTemsgen
Pastor Dumisani’s Book: Zionism and the Black Church: Why Standing with Israel will be a Defining Issue for Christians of Color in the 21st Century
Pastor Dumisani’s “Zionism and the Black Church,” in the Journal of Free Black Thought
Pastor Dumisani’s “When Black People Defend Israel and the Jews,” in the Journal of Free Black Thought
Pastor Dumisani’s “Why School Choice May Help Save the US-Israel Relationship,” in the Journal of Free Black Thought
Pastor Dumisani’s Substack
Pastor Dumisani’s Instagram: @dumisani6
IBSI Website
P.E.A.C.E. Initiative Ambassador Program
IBSI Substack: Africa-Israel Weekly
IBSI Instagram
IBSI Twitter
IBSI Facebook
IBSI Clubhouse
IBSI YouTube
Dumisani Washington Ministries (Information about Israel Trip in December)

Podcast Theme Music by JoDavi

Ep. 1 – The Anti-Anti-Racist Rhetorician (Erec Smith) Jul 05, 2023

Show notes

Erec's Twitter: twitter.com/Rhetors_of_York. Erec's Latest for National Review: For DEI Supporters, Perpetuation of Racism is Good Business. Erec's Books: A Critique of Anti-racism in Rhetoric and Composition and The Lure of Disempowerment: Reclaiming Agency in the Age of CRT. Empowered Humanity Theory: Empowered Pathways. The Book on Nichiren Buddhism Erec Mentions: Focus your mind - Light up your life: Nichiren Buddhism 4.0.

Get full access to Journal of Free Black Thought at freeblackthought.substack.com/subscribe

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Free Black Thought Podcast

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected