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Bringing clarity to the blurred view on personhood, ethnicity and culture through the lens of two Christian brothers from Baltimore.
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Send us a Text Message.To break the podcast fast, we bring our sister Hilda Bih on to discuss how God gave her a renewed view of Him and a deep sense of gratitude through a diagnosis of Muscular Dystrophy. If you don't have a fear of God then you will after this. If you don't know that you can truly trust Him and find comfort in Him then you will after hearing this. Support the Show.Please Rate & Comment!Hosts: Brandon and Daren SmithWebsite: www.blackandblurred.comPatreon: www.patre...
Send us a Text Message.We're joined for the second time by our father, Dale for the first of a 3-part series that shows how the narrative surrounding black men in the country is meant to attack them rather than reveal the multifaceted reality of being a black American. How did a boy from Baltimore with auto-democratic syndrome become a conservative who espouses what would be called hateful, xenophobic and un-Christlike rhetoric? If you think our podcast is edgy...then listen to the tree from ...
Send us a Text Message.The news and gossip around Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs is not something that Christians ought to be excited to partake in. Rather, we should be mourning the current status of this generation. There are many celebs who are deified and propped up by professing Christians who have no idea how the dark the world really is. What happens in the dark will come to light. The media cycle around Diddy is a display of God's sovereignty and it would serve us well to never forget that. ...
Send us a Text Message.Our home town was hit hard with a tragic and terrifying incident on the key bridge. Is there more than what meets the eye there? Also, the Sean Combs aka Puff Daddy aka P. Diddy scenario has evolved quickly from Hollywood gossip into global evil being revealed. We've prayed that the darkness be brought into light in the many evil facets of entertainment and this is just another hole poked in the covering cloak. We take a look back at the last interview Candace Owens did...
Send us a Text Message.We sit with content creator, educator and sister in the faith, Kali Fontanilla who has amassed a large following on social media through her stance against woke education within the public school system. We talk faith, the war of ideas and how she and her husband started their own school, The Exodus Institute. Go vist their school page and support! Learn More about Exodus InstituteSupport the Show.Please Rate & Comment!Hosts: Brandon and Daren SmithWebsite: www.blac...
Send us a Text Message.What does the average person mean when they say "I am a Christian"? The results may shock you. In this episode, Brandon sits with Dr. Adam Rasmussen of the Arizona Christian Cultural Research Center to discuss the difference between a Christian Worldview and a Biblical Worldview. Also, we discuss the importance of biblical literacy in turbulent times. ---- As a Fellow at the Cultural Research Center and the Dean of the College of Arts & Humanities at Arizona Christi...
Send us a Text Message.There is a new country artist topping the charts and rumor has it, Taylor Swift is in her crosshairs. We've reached a point in our country where EVERY conversation will be about 'race'. How did this happen? Is our country becoming more racist? Our answer will shock you. Support the Show.Please Rate & Comment!Hosts: Brandon and Daren SmithWebsite: www.blackandblurred.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/blackandblurredPaypal: https://paypal.me/blackandblurredYouTube: Bla...
Send us a Text Message.We're a few weeks removed form the Superbowl, the NBA Allstar game and some heinous crimes that were committed during that time line. Have you heard of the shooting at the parade? What about the shooting at Joel Osteen's church? It is odd to see which evils get air time in our country today. We will air them all out in this episode. Plus - the NBA and its commentators virtue signal when a man competes against a woman in a 3-point shooting contest. Acorn Drops and Police...
Send us a Text Message.How would you define the 'Black Church'. Is there such a thing, biblically? The title has been used over and over throughout history and we are realizing just how divisive it is. The 'Black Church' is to be distinguished from Christians who are black. The black church is a politicized and secularized segment of black Americans who see Christian faith merely as a cultural aspect of their greater identity - blackness. In this church, Jesus is not Lord but a ma...
Send us a Text Message.Are you hearing more and more about Christian Nationalism? Delving beyond the headlines, Brandon and Daren discuss the nuanced motivations of individuals drawn to Christian nationalism and its implications for the broader landscape of religious and civic life. From the role of charismatic leaders to the influence of socio-economic factors, this episode sheds light on the multifaceted reasons that have led to the prominence of this movement.First Clip: Ashley Judd, "I am...
Send us a Text Message.In this episode we delve into the intricate relationship between music and cultural de-evolution within the black community. Is it time we stop using slavery as a reason for the gratuitous violence and grotesque promiscuity plaguing generations of black Americans? Are these aspects of hip hop culture worthy of the celebration we give it? We dive deep into song lyrics to trace the coinciding affect the most popular songs of any given decade had on our current state of "b...
Send us a Text Message.#9eleven, #QAnon, #pizzagate, #JFK...all of these things have been classified as theory and filed away in the insane claims department. How do Christians interpret this reality? As the pillar and buttress of truth, does the Church join the populace and stick our heads in the sand? Should we hop on the latest conspiracy fad without asking any questions? The answer is no to both. We look into some dark realities about our world that should point you to the reality of a sa...
Send us a Text Message.Happy New Year! We now know that Christmas is the birth of the Light of the world and the beginning of the death of darkness. In order for our reorientation toward Christmas to be complete, we need to have somewhat of a more accurate grasp on the darkness that will be extinguished. Our modernized thinking has lead of to believe that ancient darkness remained in antiquity and does not plague us today. You are sadly mistaken. Jesus said that we will have trouble in this w...
Send us a Text Message.Do you have hope this Christmas? Has the news stolen joy from you? We are enamored with murders, hatred, divisiveness, sexual immorality, children being targeted, education being diminished, and far more beneath the surface than we could type here! All of this comes on top of the morale-suffocating era of Covid that we are all still recovering from. And if you're dealing with your own trials on top of all of that...suffice it to say, it is hard to have hope this Christm...
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we delve into the tumultuous aftermath of the 'black face' controversy and explore the media missteps surrounding a Deadspin writer's critique of a young Chiefs fan. Uncover the twists and turns as we unravel the tape saga of January 6th, exposing the truth behind the Democratic Party's deception regarding what took place that day and the implications this ploy makes on the entire current state of the presidency. Join us for a candid conversation on gam...
Send us a Text Message.It has been a while since the BLMN riots tore through urban communities. The Twitter (X) feuding has moved to topics such as the Israel/Palestine war and the internet is still crazy! We sit with Virgil Walker to slow down and revisit the loud rhetoric that was taking place when the evangelical church was distancing itself from biblical fidelity and inching her way toward the cultural in hopes of being well received. We discuss the needed headship, unity, and a return to...
Send us a Text Message.In this thought-provoking episode, we delve deep into the discourse surrounding the 'Black-Owned Business' label. Joined by Standard of Truth Podcast host, April Chapman, Brandon and Daren critically analyze the lingering stigma behind black business owners, their expectations and the expectations of black consumers. Discover the nuanced perspectives, challenges, and opportunities associated with this conversation, and gain valuable insights into the broader conversatio...
Send us a Text Message.Join hosts Brandon and Daren Smith in a gripping episode of Black and Blurred as they explore the intricate connection between the Nashville mass shooting and Critical Race Theory. Delve into the depths of analysis as we navigate through the complex interplay of social dynamics, ideologies, and the broader implications for our society.Support the Show.Please Rate & Comment!Hosts: Brandon and Daren SmithWebsite: www.blackandblurred.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/blackan...
Send us a Text Message.Are you being your new 'true' self? Have you kissed your old 'false' self goodbye? Have you ever asked where these terms come from?? We bring back our good friend and original professional party pooper, Marcia Montenegro to discuss a Christian book that has been around for some time called, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero. This book shares attributes with many other Christian books and it's time we begin to look closer at what books are teaching and f...
Send us a Text Message.Are you a Christian in isolation at your work? Are you a doctor? A teacher? a Pastor amidst people who seem to hate Jesus and all that He loves? How do you stand firm in your faith when you feel so outnumbered, overwhelmed and downcast? We are joined by a supporter of the podcast and educator in the school system (referred to as 'Delos') who is connected to a high-profile school in the country. He embodies what it means to be "wise as serpents, yet innocent as dove...
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