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| 27 Apr 2020 | Pilot: Who are You? | 00:43:31 | |
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| 06 May 2020 | Through The Virus | 00:54:44 | |
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| 13 May 2020 | Through the virus pt. 2 | 01:03:27 | |
A lot is happening during this quarantine: the racially-charged killing of Ahmaud Arbery, questionable news, conspiratorial documentaries. Brandon and Daren want to talk about a little bit of it all in part 2 of this three-part series. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 20 May 2020 | Through the Virus pt. 3 | 00:56:33 | |
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| 27 May 2020 | Shadow of a Doubt pt. 1 | 00:54:29 | |
Movies, Television, deception, a Hollywood stuntman, and the CIA - all wrapped together in a documented presentation called "Out of Shadows". Brandon and Daren take a look at the documentary that discusses some not-so bizarre aspects of our government, media, and entertainment industry. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 30 May 2020 | Shadow of a Doubt pt. 2 | 01:01:02 | |
Brandon and Daren continue their review of the Out of Shadows Documentary. What are the implications of television programming being used a s way to manipulate citizens? Is this even believable? Or will it be chalked up as simply another "conspiracy theory"? Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 03 Jun 2020 | Still Can't Breathe | 01:08:06 | |
Tragedies are piling up. Humanity seems like it is at its breaking point with the center of the tragedies being a very familiar group...black americans. The blurred lines between humanity, justice and authority are rearing their ugly consequences and Brandon and Daren won't be the ones to shy away from talking about it. In addition to giving their thoughts about all that is happening with riots and protests, they share some stories about their many run-ins with Police officers while growing up in Baltimore. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 10 Jun 2020 | The Power of Music | 00:59:43 | |
If you haven't noticed by now, the boys love music. Having grown up in a musical family, there is something incredibly beautiful about music that is hard to miss. In this episode, they go through a brief list of some of the powerful aspects of music including perhaps the most powerful one of all - its origin. Songs: "The Last Dragon" - Dwight David "Notorious Thugs" - Bone Thugs N Harmony feat. Notorious B.I.G. "The End of Heartache" - Killswitch Engage “A Thousand Miles” - Vanessa Carlton“Pretty Wings” - Maxwell"It's Gonna Be Me" - India Carney Cover“Most Beautiful/So in Love” - Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 17 Jun 2020 | We Need to Talk About Police... | 01:34:00 | |
How can we not talk about the issue with policing in America? The conversation is a much-needed one but is the direction of the conversation helpful? Are we on target with highlighting the typical high-level, convoluted conversation of "racism"? Or is the conversation surrounding policing in America something that transcends ethnicity? Brandon and Daren bring their experience with police along with their thoughts. - and of course....some facts while continuing a much-needed dialogue. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 24 Jun 2020 | Church Kids | 01:01:18 | |
Did you grow up in church? We did. And probably one of the biggest truths you can learn from such a life is this - being in church doesn't make you a Christian. Brandon and Daren share what it was like to be raised in church while being adverse to it. Oh, and we brought some family along with us. Our sister Christine, cousin Jackie and our friend of more than 20 yrs Kenny. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 01 Jul 2020 | Majority Minorities | 01:21:44 | |
There is a lot of awareness going around regarding "Minority experience in America". However, the term minority seems to almost exclusively be reserved for Black Americans in the conversations of race relations. In this episode, we are joined by Pastor Eric So and Planting Pastor Resident, Danny Chung - two 2nd Gen Korean Americans who offer their perspective on what it is like to be on the fringe of the conversation of minorities and how the Black Lives Matter movement requires a deeper conversation with parents and family members who owned shops in black neighborhoods. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 08 Jul 2020 | Why are You Christian? | 01:12:07 | |
Finally getting back to their regularly scheduled episodes, Brandon and Daren tackle the question of "Why Christianity?" Meant to have been published months earlier, they pick up right where they left off before the world was flipped upside down. In this episode, they address the very real cause for some people's unbelief in the Christian faith while highlighting some of the grotesque caricatures of Christianity in pop culture. If you are a Christian...why? Tune in to hear the boys' answer. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 15 Jul 2020 | Church Culture: Piety and Pain | 01:23:21 | |
How does the conversation of church culture go down in the social media comment section? There are many people who grew up in the church but have left without looking back because of their experiences. No matter the experience, the claims of Christianity must be decided upon, We decided to bring the conversation to the podcast. Joined by Melvin of The Unsolicited Views podcast, we tackle the issue of church hurt, talk religious prohibitions and clear up some bad theology. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 22 Jul 2020 | Taxes: Red or Blue Pill? | 01:18:57 | |
In this episode, we plan to add to your wealth of knowledge with a topic you may not discuss often but you certainly are affected by - taxes. Do you know the history of taxation? Do you know the law when it comes to taxation? Did you know that taxation in this country is 100% legal...but in most cases is also 100% VOLUNTARY? We sit with the head Smith man - our Father, Dale and dive into the well of information he has attained in his 20-year journey of studying tax law. You may be shocked by what you hear. Strap in....for it isn't for the faint-hearted! Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 29 Jul 2020 | The Comment Section: It's not so black and white | 01:22:54 | |
Another "comment section" episode with our friend Joy. In the racial whirlwind of today, we thought it would be a good idea to tackle some subjects with a white woman to give air to such a perspective. We do a quick run-through of some potentially vitriolic subjects like guns, politics, and the new name given to over-stepping white women - "Karen". Sit and listen to two black guys talk to a white woman and still love each other afterward. And by the way....Joy came prepared! Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 05 Aug 2020 | In Case You Missed It... | 01:11:20 | |
Well...we've been through a lot these past few months. There have been a lot of topics that have taken center stage and the feuding, triggering and virtue-signaling has kept our attention. But...what are some things we may have missed? What are some things that may not be getting that much attention? Well, in case you missed it...here they are. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 11 Aug 2020 | Black is King...(and blurred) Pt. 1 | 00:55:50 | |
Beyonce has done it again. From her apparent inspiration by Michael Jackson and his cinematic music videos, she has dropped another cinematic music video called "Black is King". It is an artistic retelling of the Lion King narrative through the lens of modern culture - but is that all it tells? Brandon and Daren start opening up this cultural event and examine it through the lens of a Christian worldview...the only way they know how. And this is just part 1. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 19 Aug 2020 | Black is King...(and blurred) Pt. 2 | 00:53:31 | |
In the second segment of our review of Beyonce's cinematic music video, "Black is King", we breakdown the theological implications behind the artwork. Most will see it as uplifting, encouraging, and true! However, there are some truth claims made throughout this cinematic art piece that need to be examined. It is the Christian's duty to do so. This is no longer about entertainment...it is about education.Intro Song: “Shadowland” - The Lion King Broadway Ensemble (feat. Heather Headley)Outro Song: “Over Me” - Raizel Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 26 Aug 2020 | Marcia Montenegro: Former Professional Astrologer | 01:21:28 | |
Former professional astrologist and new age teacher, Marcia Montenegro joins black and blurred to talk New Age culture and teaching. She shares her story along with the insight into the growing influence the new age spiritual world has on mainstream Christianity. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 02 Sep 2020 | Kenosha, Race Wars and Hollywood's Sex Problem | 01:10:10 | |
2020 seems to want to out-do itself with hatred, deceit, and political division! In this episode, Daren and Brandon break down what is most frustrating about the events that took place in Wisconsin. These tragedies were fresh when this was recorded and new developments have surfaced since we recorded. However, our frustrations are the typical ones you've been hearing. And we don't just stay there. While democrats and republicans, whites, and blacks are hating each other....there is a very sinister agenda that has been pushed by Hollywood and streaming networks like Netflix. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 24 Sep 2020 | Football, Fake news & Flu Foolery | 01:08:49 | |
Football is back! ...and it couldn’t have been more cringy. From extended displays of virtue signaling and foolish covid-19 restrictions to the divisive naming of the national & “black” national anthems and the championing of criminals through commemorating them on sports jerseys…it was a lot! The boys take a serious glimpse into the meaning behind all that is happening. And yes, we also crack open some of these high-profile investigations such as Breonna Taylor and Antwon Rose Jr to see how we should feel about the narratives and the facts. Ps. The Ravens are 2-0! Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 07 Oct 2020 | Talking Atheism with an Atheist | 01:16:23 | |
Atheism - once defined as the claim that the existence of God being impossible, has been changed over time in order to evade the defense necessary in order to validate such a claim. We sit down with a friend and atheist and put some of the claims to the test. The conversation is cordial but the worldview is something that needs to be evaluated thoroughly. Christianity has been challenged since its inception and has passed all the tests. The final test of a Christian is death - another test passed with flying colors! Listen to the conversation and see if you have some questions for yourself. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 14 Oct 2020 | Cross-Examining Our Conversation on Atheism | 01:09:36 | |
Our Conversation with Marquis from "The Unsolicited Views Podcast" was a good glimpse into how civility can remain amongst Christians and atheists. Now, we cross-examine some statements made during that conversation. Is logic necessary? Is truth objective? Is faith blind? Is it possible to marry the ocean and make love to it? We enter the rabbit holes of these statements made during our conversation. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 21 Oct 2020 | Faith, Flows & Fearlessness | 01:14:46 | |
The boys sit down with Chicago native and emcee, Aasha Marie to talk music, faith, and boldness. We discuss how the gospel raised her from a life of religious death and how defending the faith is not simply reserved for "special Christians" but for every believer filled with the Name of the Lord. Intro Song: Dapper by Aasha Marie Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 04 Nov 2020 | A Conversation with Saints & Society | 01:17:56 | |
The Christian voice is one that is to be attached to the loudspeaker at all times; a light that remains set on a hill for all to see. Saints & Society is a budding light on the social media platform that professes the truth of Christianity unapologetically and we love it! Plus, they are good friends of ours so we love them! Listen to our conversation with David and Izabel Saville as we discuss the current climate of Christianity amidst our hyper-politicized culture. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 11 Nov 2020 | Every Pastor is Scandalous | 01:18:39 | |
We are all familiar with scandals happening within the church. We are all familiar with pastors being a large part of those scandals. What if I told you that every pastor is apart of a HUGE scandal. The scandal of grace! When God calls a sinful person to be the shepherd of a church, it is an example of how scandalous God’s love for His children is. We sit with pastor Kenneth Jones of Redeemer City Church in Washington DC to listen to just how scandalous it is that he is called pastor and son of the Most-High God. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 25 Nov 2020 | Episode 27: Every Black Life Matters | 01:04:07 | |
Black Lives Matter is a slogan we are all familiar with. The slogan itself seems to be at odds with the organization. If Black lives matter, then so much of what the organization promotes would not be promoted. We sit with EveryBLM founders Kevin McGary and Neil Mammen to discuss how every black life matters; a statement that can be made and backed up by a true biblical ethic. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 09 Dec 2020 | Episode 28: Fraudulent Thoughts | 01:10:55 | |
Brandon and Daren share their thoughts on the election madness and post-election madness. There are claims of fraud, claims of baseless accusations, and worst of all...evidence of idolatry amongst many Christians. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 30 Dec 2020 | Episode 30: The Church and the Enneagram w/ Marcia Montenegro | 01:20:48 | |
The church is considered the pillar of truth according to Paul. It means that we contend for what is true in all circumstances. How do new age teachings and devices such as the enneagram line up? We sit with our sister Marcia Montenegro to see what is hidden behind the mainstream frills of the newfound fondness of the enneagram. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 25 Dec 2020 | Special Episode: The Christmas Conspiracy | 00:32:47 | |
In this special episode, Brandon and Daren reminisce on their days as boys and what they enjoyed the most about Christmas time with their family. Afterwards, in pure black and blurred fashion, they dive into the biggest conspiracy ever known to the world. A story that begins with the Christmas narrative. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 13 Jan 2021 | Episode 31: Welcome to 2021 | 00:49:56 | |
The New Year is here! All throughout the end of 2020, we heard the moans and groans as we awaited the end of this notorious year. It was said that 2021 would be better. It was said that the end was finally here. Well....welcome to 2021! Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 20 Jan 2021 | Episode 32: Regressive Christianity | 00:49:17 | |
There have always been those that stray from the faith and reinvent terms in order to reconstruct Christianity in a way that is more suitable. What if that reconstruction simultaneously deconstructed the very foundation of justice, love, and peace? In this episode we read an FB post from Ragamuffin TV. Apparently Christians get many things wrong. Let's see if they can set the record straight. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 27 Jan 2021 | Episode 33: Critical Race Theory - Helpful or Harmful? | 00:43:30 | |
Something that is certainly not foreign to our country is the conversation on race relations. Have we reached a solution with Critical Race Theory? We sit with Monique of The Center for Biblical Unity and discuss just exactly how we should view CRT. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 03 Feb 2021 | Episode 34: Black History Month Intro | 00:54:51 | |
Black History Month has happened every February since 1976. Something that began as a result of Carter G. Woodson's desire to recognize neglected aspects of American history seems to have become another weapon of identity-politics in our polarized climate. Does black history month contribute to race relations in our country? Does all black history matter? Have we adopted MLK's principle of judgement based upon character rather than skin color? We'll talk about these things and more during the entire month of February. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 10 Feb 2021 | Episode 35: Black (blurred) History - Harriett Tubman | 00:52:49 | |
In our second installment of our Black and Blurred History month series, we look at Harriett Tubman and the American Heroine she truly was. Even in the America where slavery thrived, unity between black and white played a crucial part in its abolishment. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 17 Feb 2021 | Episode 36: Black (blurred) History - Ida B. Wells | 01:01:42 | |
This week we honor Ida B. Wells. A woman of true courage and zeal and didn’t back down from a fight. What is interesting, is that some of the tactics of evil in her time seem mysteriously similar to what we’ve seen today. She believed that the only way to extinguish darkness was to drown it in light. We take a brief historical trip to what life was like when Ida B. Wells was alive. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 24 Feb 2021 | Episode 37: Black (blurred) History - Mary McLeod Bethune | 00:51:56 | |
On this episode we briefly look at the life of Mary McLeod Bethune and her incredible perseverance. Brace yourselves, however. We open this episode airing out some of societies dirty laundry. Oh....and we've got some new soundbites... Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 03 Mar 2021 | Episode 38: Are You Ok? | 00:51:23 | |
We are in the month of March and there are some things to comment on regarding the presidency and the moves that have been made thus far. Also, is Joe Biden ok? What about those who saw him as our savior...are you ok? Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 10 Mar 2021 | Episode 39: COVID Television | 00:54:44 | |
Something that we all have been doing during the COVID era is watching television. We go through some of the shows we've been watching and analyze them in Black and Blurred fashion. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 24 Mar 2021 | Episode 40: Comment Section| Is CRT Really THAT Bad?? | 01:15:11 | |
We're back with another comment section episode where we sit with pastor and friend David Feiser. We engage in a friendly debate about the poison of critical race theory or lack thereof. David offers his perspective and shares with us how his background has shaped his sociological and political leaning. Per usual, we bring some humble opinions and facts to the conversation. Enjoy this friendly discussion as we continue to exit the social media platforms and place conversations back where they belong, in front of one another. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 31 Mar 2021 | Ep 41: Media Influence and Destructive Speech | 01:02:30 | |
The media is supposed to give information. How are we to engage with mainstream media when the agenda is to give information, the interpretation of that information and the practical steps that should follow the interpretation of the information? Also, we discuss Kirk Franklin and his viral video of him cursing out his son. How should the Christian view cursing? Is having a specific view on cursing a little narrow sighted.? Tune in and listen to our thoughts! Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 05 May 2021 | Ep 42: Just Catching Up | 00:53:22 | |
We are back from our hiatus...and it wasn't as restful as we hoped. From police shootings to celebrities virtue signaling...there are many things we need to discuss. Why not do it here? Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 08 May 2021 | Special Episode: David Fesier Extended | 00:29:36 | |
Do you remember our comment section episode with pastor David Feiser? Well, after we recorded...we kept on talking. We wanted to share with you some of the perks our patrons enjoy. We sought common ground on the conversation of politics and "political favorites". Hopefully, this conversation leads you to create bridges as well. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 26 May 2021 | Ep. 44: Black and Blurred (Ones) | 01:06:10 | |
Have you seen the famous celebrity-laced show, Hot Ones? Well...we have their sauces and our personalities. So, you know what comes next. We're visited by our good friend Geo and we go through a lineup of hot sauces while engaging in some spicy topics. (See what we did there?) Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 02 Jun 2021 | Ep. 45 - Bandwagon Rioters | 00:47:34 | |
From love flows sympathy and empathy. Both of these are relational virtues that build bridges toward advocacy and fellowship. Today, there is the manufactured version - bandwagon anger. There is a growing desire to join the outcry of the popular narrative of the day, all while proving to those watching that your anger will go unmatched. We sit and talk about how this growing desire to "be apart of the pain" is polluting our society with false mechanisms of sympathy. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 09 Jun 2021 | Ep. 46 - Caught in the Crossfire(Comment Section) | 00:55:04 | |
I'm sure many of you are familiar with the multitude of conversations on race in today's world. One thing that has always been hard to deal with - the many conversations ABOUT black people being had by non-blacks. Its just weird to listen to the many thoughts about black American issues that we disagree with, coming from non-black Americans. On this episode, we discuss a post that was made by Phil Visscher (Veggie Tales Creator) with a good friend of ours who happened to share the post. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 16 Jun 2021 | Ep. 47: Pre and Post Election Receipts | 01:05:23 | |
Obviously, we've been critical of the current administration and many overarching narratives of today. But behind all of the debates and social media quips lies a question - what is the truth? Many things being propagated today have a lot to do with fact and fiction. From elections and riots to COVID protocol and fear mongering - at the end of the day, we're concerned with the facts of it all. Its time to take a gander back in time and see how some of the first narratives of 2021 have aged thus far. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 30 Jun 2021 | Ep. 48: Unblurring the UFO Narrative - Part 1 | 01:01:25 | |
There is a growing buzz around UFOs with more and more prominent voices speaking about the phenomenon. The US government has stated it's real and that they have no idea what to make of it. Seems like a great opportunity for some people with a supernatural worldview to take the stage. In part 1 of this 2 part series we begin the discussion surrounding ETs. They may be much more than what meets the eye. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 21 Jul 2021 | Ep. 49: Candid Convo with Gen Z | 01:15:05 | |
This isn't a comment section episode, but it will bring the same raw goodness! In this episode, we are joined by some great friends of ours and we're inviting you into our conversation. These friends are some of generation Z's finest - representing high school, college, and recent college grad ages. These three siblings know the American lifestyle but currently live in Germany with their German parents (two of the most supportive people we know). We sit and discuss how the narratives of the US are reflected in European society and what life as a Gen Z'er is really like. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 04 Aug 2021 | Ep. 50: Unblurring the UFO Narrative Part II | 01:10:32 | |
We continue our series on UFOs and the surrounding narratives centered on terrestrial beings. In this episode, we draw the long connection between UFOs, the new age, and demons. Maybe the string that connects them isn't as long as we think. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 18 Aug 2021 | Ep. 51: Humble Opinion and Vax | 01:07:09 | |
Ok...the conversation on vaccines is a bit out of hand. But then again, when was this COVID conversation in hand? It is important that we engage this era of wokeness, political idolatry, and truth suppression with vigilance. In this episode, we do a run through on how we got to such a place where people without vaccine shots become a terrorist threat to the general public. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 01 Sep 2021 | Ep. 52: Unblurring the Lens of Progressive Christianity | 01:01:06 | |
In this episode, we sit with author and apologist Alisa Childers as we tackle the growing influence progressive Christianity has on the church. Is this ideology really bringing progress to the faith? Or is it something else entirely? Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 08 Sep 2021 | Ep. 53: What Exactly are We Witnessing? | 00:59:09 | |
It's time we address some grievances. I know what you're thinking, "you've done that already". No, but seriously, what exactly is happening in our country....or in our world for that matter? Is it something new? Or..is it something that stems from the DNA of the original sower of discord and chaos - the satan? Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 15 Sep 2021 | Ep. 54 - What Exactly Are We Witnessing Part II | 01:13:45 | |
We continue to give some clarity to some of the confusion swirling around in our society. Is socialism just another practical way of living? Or is it a religion? Either way, does it lead to flourishing or does it lead to oppression? Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 07 Oct 2021 | Ep. 55: Things We've Forgotten | 01:10:50 | |
The media cycle has had a stronghold on the culture for a long time. Every election cycle we are at each other's throats for some reason our TV gave us. What if we actually stopped and evaluated the beliefs we claim to hold as a way to genuinely seek truth? On this episode, we revisit some popular moments of outrage and sorrow forced upon us through media narratives and see if that same outrage and sorrow holds the same weight now that a new "team" is leading the country. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 20 Oct 2021 | Ep. 56: Unsolicited Questions - Comment Section | 01:08:48 | |
We have friends who have a podcast of their own and who also have questions. From ambiguities to grievances stemming from church hurt, these questions are held by many and we thought there'd be no other place to address them than with the brothers with opinions and facts. Worlds collide in this episode where the gospel takes center stage. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 03 Nov 2021 | Ep. 57: Where Yall At? | 01:11:37 | |
The typical patterns are striking. Rights are infringed upon, people get angry, people are pit against one another and we're on to the next topic afterward. Meanwhile, we waker up with even less freedoms than before. Why do we have to keep dealing with this? For the christian, we can admittedly be upset...but we don't have to be afraid nor hopeless. Check out this freestyle episode on some things that are fading to the background. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 10 Nov 2021 | Ep. 58: Colin in Black and Blurred | 00:56:08 | |
Colin Kaepernick has a docudrama-series on Netflix. It seems the only purpose of this tv series is to get a peek into Kap's childhood. But, we should know better than that. We dive into the undercurrent of this docuseries and the epidemic of angered black voices; a group of people with a common denominator. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 17 Nov 2021 | Ep. 59: Give Us... Justice? | 00:55:27 | |
We take a look at the Kyle Rittenhouse trial following the 2020 tragedy during a riot on Kenosha, Wisconsin. The trial has resulted in a lot of discovery. The discovery thus far has shown Rittenhouse to be seemingly innocent of the murder charges thrown at him. So, is this all the trial is about? Is this simply a desire to see the truth upheld and justice prevail? Is this a form of vengeance? Is this another crack at taking citizens' freedom to self-defense? We sit and discuss our take. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 20 Nov 2021 | Ep. 60: Zach Attack | 00:47:51 | |
While you were sleeping, the Rittenhouse Jury was in deliberation and a former NFL player named Zach Stacy acted in the most cowardly of ways by physically assaulting a woman in a very dreadful way. We discuss the media's handling of events like Kyle Rittenhouse and we discuss the real issue behind the Zach Stacy assault. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 01 Dec 2021 | Ep. 61: The War on Children pt. 1 w/ Dr. Renee Murrell | 00:57:11 | |
It isn't difficult to think through ways that children are under attack in our society.; something that isn't unique to this generation. However, little is known about just how prolific sex trafficking is in this world. Even less is known about just how prolific it is in our society - and in not so subtle ways it is curated into forms of entertainment. We sit with Dr. Renee Murrell, a woman with 40 years of experience with the FBI regarding child trafficking. You'll want pen and paper for this episode! Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 08 Dec 2021 | Ep. 62: The War on Children pt. 2 - Overview | 01:06:51 | |
We continue with our series on the war on children in this world. This war comes in the shape of hypersexualization of children, pedophilia, and abortion. But the war started a long time ago.; so long ago, it is recorded in the scriptures. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 15 Dec 2021 | Ep. 63: The War on Family w. Dr. Christina Crenshaw | 00:55:11 | |
We bring another great mind to the show. We are joined by Dr. Christina Crenshaw, a professor at Baylor Univerity. If you thought that the war on children is an isolated war, think again. It is a war on the entire family! Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 22 Dec 2021 | Ep. 64: A Black and Blurred Christmas | 01:05:28 | |
Jussie Smollett, Transgender Swimmer, CNN, and Pedophilia - How are the topics discussed here on the Black and Blurred Podcast connected to Christmas? Listen to the end to find out! Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 12 Jan 2022 | Ep. 65: Blurred Tokens (Black and African American Conservatives) | 01:08:49 | |
We sit with Instagram content creator and college political ambassador for a subset of Prager U, Joel (@Tokenblackguyusa) to discuss conservatism in the US as black and African Americans. We also discuss the language behind the memorialized January 6th attack on the US Capitol. Is the reporting truthful and concise? Or is there another motive behind the lust for January 6th commemoration? Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 19 Jan 2022 | Ep. 66: Gaslight - Guns are Evil | 00:58:43 | |
Gaslighting is almost a fabric of society today. From covid to racism to biology all the way to freedom; we are told what is happening and how to feel about what is happening regarding things that do not conform to reality. We have to trust what we see. In this episode, we will address a few of the things we are told to believe about guns and the subtle lies that come packaged along with the magic wands of gaslighting within the narrative. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 26 Jan 2022 | Ep. 67: Gaslight - Race pt. 1 | 00:59:25 | |
In the words of Booker T. Washington, racism is kept on life support by those who benefit from it most. Racism is so special today it isn't special at all. Slavery is racist, Jim crow laws are racist, voter iDs are racist, chess is racist...even math is racist! So, why is everything seemingly being painted with a racist paintbrush? We'll analyze a video by Ami Horowitz to see what is hidden underneath this layer of trying to save black Americans. What we see in reality and what we're being told to believe don't seem to add up! (that was racist...) Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 02 Feb 2022 | Ep. 68: Gaslight - Race pt. 2 | 01:03:08 | |
Book referenced: The Best of Thomas Sowell by Dean Kalahar Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 12 Feb 2022 | Ep. 69: A Taste of Your Own Medicine (Discussing Cancel Culture) | 00:44:06 | |
(Late Episode) Since political correctness has evolved to cancel culture, there have been many who stood on the side of dissent; only to be met with gaslighting and slander. Now, the tables have turned. Cancel Culture's progenitors are experiencing the indiscriminate tyranny of the monster they have created. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 19 Feb 2022 | Ep. 70: When God Tells You No | 00:49:16 | |
Brandon shares his and his wife's journey through infertility. He shares how God brought conviction when they sought Him with the desire to conceive a child. How tightly do you hold onto your plans? We pray this episode brings an encouraging reminder of the God we serve! Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 05 Mar 2022 | Ep. 71: Is Racism Being Pushed Nationally? | 00:55:38 | |
This is an episode we did reluctantly. In case you haven't heard, Show Time Cable network has a new docuseries called "Everything is Gonna be All White". In short, it is disgusting. It is 3, terribly written and prduced episodes of hateful rhetoric against those with white skin. Is this docuseries evidence of racism being accepted again in the US? Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 16 Mar 2022 | Ep. 72: A Biblical Conversation About Church Hurt (with @saintsandsociety) | 01:21:32 | |
Church Hurt is real. It needs to be addressed. It also needs to be properly distinguised from church bitterness, church disagreement and church rebellion. Brandon sits with Christian Instagram influencer and friend, Izzy of SaintsandSociety to talk about what church hurt is and what it isn't. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 23 Mar 2022 | Ep. 73: 'New Thought' Practices within the Church w/ Marcia Montenegro | 01:06:25 | |
We bring back the head Professional Party Pooper to talk about some very popular ideologies shared by Christians today that find their origin in New Thought Ideology. How should we feel about affirmations, vison boards and the like? Well....Marica shares some truth bombs with us. Bring an umbrella. Parades will be rained on (to the praise of His glory!) Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 30 Mar 2022 | Ep. 74: Majority Minorities 2 | 01:00:53 | |
We're back with another episode with some great new friends and sisters of the faith, Kat and Novella to talk America's narratives for minorities. How should minorities in the country feel when they seem to disagree with every talking point place in behalf of minorities?? Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 13 Apr 2022 | Ep. 75: Gaslight - COVID | 01:04:47 | |
We finally round out our gaslight series with COVID. There is so much to say about the last 3 years. I think the one word that sums up our experience is gaslighting: "Wear masks!"..."don't wear masks"..."don't take the vaccine"...."take the vaccine." "We care about safety"...."don't listen to doctors who can help". When does the gaslighting end?? The worst part: the church fought itself rather than be a lighthouse for the world. This is only the beginning. Leave us a comment - what was your most frustrating moment during this COVID era? Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 27 Apr 2022 | Ep. 76: Truth and Fire | 00:59:48 | |
We sit with Constance Troutman, writer at Truth and Fire Blog who also appeared in the American Gospel series. We discuss coming out of cultural Christianity and the toxic teachings that have plagued majority black churches and still plague them today. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 04 May 2022 | Ep. 77: (Comment Section) Why is Christianity So Hypocritical? | 01:18:17 | |
Brandon found himself in the comment section of a post that was sent to him regarding sexual abuse in the catholic church. He responded to a comment from a former chirstian who ridiculed the church for being pro-life yet silent on the topic of sexual abuse. More comments insued and we had to bring the conversation to the podcast. We talk leaving the church, issues with scripture and morality in a godless world. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 01 Jun 2022 | Ep. 78: African and Blurred w/Hilda Bih | 00:55:40 | |
Today, Brandon sits with writer and blogger Hilda Bih - a sister and beloved friend who joins us to give clarity to the blurred lens of Africans in today's growing narratives. Confined to a wheelchair for the majority of her life, she offers an insightful perspective on suffering and gratitude. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 08 Jun 2022 | Ep. 79: Boundaries - Seeing Pride Month with Biblical Clarity | 00:57:10 | |
Obviously, when it comes to content for a podcast or blog, Pride month is low hanging fruit. In this episode, we lift the conversation to that of sexuality and its boundaries. Why is homosexuality deemed immoral by the God of the Bible? Is it because people don't love each other in same sex relationships? Is it because it breaks tradition? The answer isn't as shocking as you may think...but it is rarely taught in our modern churches today.*opening clip* Meeke Addison - Be Grieved! Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 15 Jun 2022 | Ep. 80: Back to Basics - Defending Biblical Womanhood with Natalie from @StopandConsider | 01:00:05 | |
We are joined by Christian Instagram influencer, wife and mother, Natalie of @StopandConsider and we talk biblical womanhood. The world is unraveling (at least in the US, it is) and we're hitting the pause button to discuss the joys of living under the rulership of the good shepherd as a woman! Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 22 Jun 2022 | Ep. 81: White Guy with a Black Church - with Pastor David Feiser | 01:04:26 | |
Do you remember our friend and brother David who was patient with us as we hammered the Joe Biden "Come on" button?? Well, he is back to bless us with his presence and today, he comes as a pastor of a predominantly black church in Seattle. What he has learned so far is worth sharing! Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 29 Jun 2022 | Ep. 82: Biblical Manhood pt.1 - A General Discussion | 00:46:41 | |
There seemed to be many men who were apart of the weeping and gnashing of teeth following the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Why has healthy manhood been decimated so? Is the condition of the west a result of a lack of biblical manhood? In this first installment on our manhood series, we look at the issues of manhood from plan view through the lens of scripture. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 06 Jul 2022 | Ep. 83: Discussing 'What is a Woman' with Monique Duson | 00:50:47 | |
Matt Walsh's 'What is a Woman' is still trending for its brilliance in highlighting the psychological failings of a lot of what is being propagated as hope for many people. How does this new wave postmodern thought line up with conversations on race and critical theory? We throw around some thoughts with The Center for Biblical Unity's Monique Duson to see if we can make it make sense.Check out www.centerforbiblicalunity.com Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 11 Jul 2022 | Podcast Update! | 00:03:16 | |
We're offcially in the summer season. We're grateful for the Black and Blurred Podcast and how God has sustained us for 2 years. It is time for a little rest! We will rejoin you in August with New Episodes! We also have some cool updates or you! Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 10 Aug 2022 | Ep. 84: We're Back! | 00:46:33 | |
Back from social and podcasting hiatus, we're playing catchup! There are many things to discuss, among which are, steller marksmanship, false teachers, and a demonic diva - just to name a few. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 17 Aug 2022 | Ep.85:Biblical Manhood - Husbands and Headship | 01:09:52 | |
In the opening episode of the biblical manhood series, we discuss marriage and the role of husband., What is this role? How has man's failure to dwell in this role well harmed society? Are men really to blame for the shape society is in currently? One aspect of manhood that is all too misunderstood and taken too lightly is headship. The call of a man in the divine structure of marriage is a large one., We ought to be paying attention. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 31 Aug 2022 | Ep. 86:Technical Difficulties - Student Loans, Trump Raid and Blurred Bishops | 00:34:20 | |
You know the saying..."when life hands you lemons...". With our studio equipment putting a damper in our second installment of the Biblical Manhood series, we didn't want to leave you without an episode, so today we give our thoughts on some things that have been circulating the internets, How should we really feel about the student loan" forgiveness"? What about those individuals who demand for Christians to get on board? We discuss this along with that Trump raid and we introduce a new segment - Blurred Bishops (todays clip involves a pastor scolding his congregation for not buying him a watch -_- Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 07 Sep 2022 | Ep. 87: Manhood - Secular vs. Biblical | 00:54:03 | |
We hand the reins to our boy Joey Perez to walk us through some examples that are far too often presented to men as healthy examples of manhood. Charles Spurgeon once said, "Discernment is not knowing the difference between what is right and what is wrong. Discernment is knowing the difference between what is right and what is 'almost' right". Let's look at some "almost right" examples of manhood that plagues the minds of men today. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 14 Sep 2022 | Ep.88: A Brotherly Commentary - Football, Jay Z, Kevin Samuels and Manhood | 01:01:31 | |
Daren is going out of town so you'll have to wait for our last installment of the Biblically Manhood series for once he is back. Until then...we sat and had a candid conversation about some of what was discussed during the previous episode. What are some things we missed? We try and recollect some poisonous thoughts about manhood that is pervasive in society. Also, is there REALLY a such thing as manhood that is toxic? Our answer would shock you. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 21 Sep 2022 | Ep. 89: Hollywood, Tokenism and the Little Mermaid | 00:45:00 | |
There have been movies that have changed faces and have led to subsequent outcries. Is this something really worth being upset over? IS this something to bat an eye at? The new actress cats as Arielle (Halle Bailey) is caught in the crossfire of heated debate surrounding the new look Little Mermaid and we believe that both sides have thoughts to reconsider. How should we view Hollywood's take on 'representation' in film? How should we view diversity hires in general? We give our two cents... Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 28 Sep 2022 | Ep. 90: Fatherhood Pt. 1 (Biblical Manhood Series) | 00:36:07 | |
Throughout the history of the country, fathers have been a staple of a healthy society. Fatherlessness is the antithesis. When we look around and we see society crumbling, we need to look at our homes. Before we point the finger of blame too fast, there is much at play when it comes to the tragedy of fatherlessness today. Today, we dive deep into the realities and causes of fatherless homes in our society and especially in black American homes. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 05 Oct 2022 | Ep. 91: Fatherhood Pt. 2 | 00:45:11 | |
In the conclusion of our series on manhood, we finish discussing fatherhood and the tragic realities that our cities have been left in due to the lack of two-parent homes and men who commit to their families. Politics play a role in all of this. Who you vote for may have a bigger part to play on our fatherless society than you may think. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 12 Oct 2022 | Ep. 92 - Manhood Finale (Live Episode) | 01:08:53 | |
Finishing up our series on Biblical Manhood, we had a live episode with some audience interactions. We go through the highlights from the series and engage some good questions listeners had during the episode or throughout the series. If there is one takeaway from this series it is this - a society's flourishing or destruction will have men at its helm. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 19 Oct 2022 | Ep. 93: A Plea to the Neutral Christian | 00:58:36 | |
November is right around the corner. There many vitriolic events and conversations that seem to be fading to black as the elections make there to way to our calendars, Are you sick of truth coming to light in the shadows only to be contradicted again whenever politicians decide to do so? Remember the COVID conversations? Remember the vaccine conversations? Remember the accusations? Remember the slander toward those who said COVID had a 99.9% survival rate and that the vaccine needed more testing in order to be truly trusted? Remember when people took a stand to not get vaccinated and they were fired from there jobs? To the neutral Christian: have you looked around to see if any of that turned out to be valid? Do you take these things into consideration? Here is a plea from Black and Blurred to you... Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 26 Oct 2022 | Ep. 94: Top 10 Ways We Know the Left Hates Black Americans | 01:13:51 | |
Election season is here and there are some things to discuss before all the blue politicians take up residence in the nearby low-income, neighborhood church. The boys run down a list of topics and realities they've highlighted Ad nauseum in order to compile their top 10 ways that it is clearly obvious that leftists hate black Americans. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 02 Nov 2022 | Ep. 95: 'Blacking' Wrong with Adam Coleman of Wrong Speak | 01:01:19 | |
We sit with Adam Coleman of Wrong Speak Publishing to discuss "blacking wrong" and his book ,Black Victim to Black Victor. Something we all have in common is how intolerant the left is toward black Americans who think for themselves. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 16 Nov 2022 | Ep. 96: The Case of the Vaccine Deaths | 00:46:53 | |
Have you heard any news about an alarming trend of deaths concerning vaccinated young adults? When COVID first struck, our TVs were filled with the horror of potential imminent death, all in the name of safety and information sharing. Yet, today, we don't hear anything of benefit to us regarding the Covid response and the subsequent vaccines that were forced upon us. Steven Crowder sat with Dr. John O'Looney on his podcast and the professional undertaker brought with him some interesting findings - findings that probably will never make headline news...but it should! Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 30 Nov 2022 | Ep. 97 - Wakanda, Matriarchy and the Kingdom of God | 00:50:46 | |
*SPOILER ALERT* Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 21 Dec 2022 | Ep. 98 - End of Year Conspiracy Check | 00:54:24 | |
The Year is coming to an end. There were many claims made by conspiracy theorists the last few years (some by us). Let's do a survey of the year and look into some subtle news breaks that have been confirmed true but don't seem to reach our television sets. Also, we share our thoughts on all the recent nonsense: Kanye West, Twitter, Deion Sanders leaving Jackson State University. Please Rate & Comment! | |||
| 06 Jan 2023 | Ep. 99: Unity Through Tragedy and The Elephant in the Room Surrounding Damar Hamlin's Cardiac Arrest | 00:53:53 | |
Happy New Year! We are back for another episode and we must cover the tragic injury that took place on Monday Night Football's game involving Damar Hamlin, an NFL player for the Buffalo Bills. There are so many branches stemming from this event that took place: unity, jousting for victimhood and a much needed conversation surrounding vaccine threats! Please Rate & Comment! | |||