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Robert Monson, Sam Gay, and Trey Ferguson attempt to capture real life conversations that center around wrestling with God, issues within Black culture, and things in society/the world. Find out more about the work we produce and check out merch here: https://linktr.ee/threeblackmen Support Three Black Men and join our community at patreon.com/threeblackmen Connect with us at [email protected]
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We interrupt our scheduled break in programming to bring you this historical, political, and theological reflection on Juneteenth. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via PayPal: threeblac…
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Profiles In Truth telling: Mariann Edgar Budde
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In this episode Robert highlights the work of Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde as a profile in sincere Truth Telling. Please check out her book How We Learn To Be Brave. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you …
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In this episode we talk about the work of being an iconoclast and the care that is needed to do it well. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via PayPal: [email protected]…
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Sam and Robert sit down in this episode to talk about the evolution of (or lack of) rappers that they have been impacted by and learned from. Enjoy. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via…
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In this episode, we get the opportunity to sit with our first guest ever...Sharifa Stevens in a full circle moment as we discuss her new book When We Talk to God: Prayers and Poems for Black Women. Please go and get her book wherever books are sold and check out her substack at https://sharifahstevens.substack.com To support the work that we do her…
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In this episode Sam and Robert discuss their mental health and the state of the country. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via PayPal: [email protected]…
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In this week's episode, Sam & Trey sit down to talk about the capacity for telling the truth in music... but the temptation and allure of peddling nonsense instead. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you…
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In this episode we are happy to bring back on the podcast poet and author Nikki Grimes to talk about her new book Glory, Too: Poems. You can find out more about this book and about more of her work at nikkigrimes.com To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd li…
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In this episode we think through the normal critiques of building echo chambers and offer a generative approach to building them. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via PayPal: threeblack…
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In this episode, we sit down to talk about the recent viral clip of Marvin Sapp and the pressure to give financially to church spaces. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via PayPal: three…
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In continuing the season's theme of truth telling...Trey reads Martin Luther King Jr's Letter from Birmingham Jail. Enjoy. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via PayPal: threeblackmenpodc…
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In this episode, we have an honest conversation about the roles that shame has played in our lives and how it can be a generative force. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via PayPal: thr…
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Truth Teller Spotlight: Martin Luther King Jr.
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In this episode, we bring Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and work to the table and talk through what it means to be a truth teller who emulates his work. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that…
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Continuing the conversations we have been having on being truth tellers, we sit down and talk about the journey towards telling the truth to ourselves. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that …
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In this brief episode Robert thinks about the role of Black imagination and how it relates to truth telling. He reads a Foreword of Natasha Marin's book Black Imagination. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patre…
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Four Black Men Talk About Telling the Truth (With Special Guest Rev. Solomon Missouri)
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In this episode we sit down with the always thoughtful and always funny Reverend Solomon Missouri. For more information on his work please visit www.solomonmissouri.com To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon,…
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Trey leads this episode and continues the theme of the season by leaning into the legacy of Ida B. Wells. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via PayPal: [email protected]…
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Season 6: Truth Tellers and (Shhh) Peddlers
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We are back at the table for season 6. In this opening episode we discuss the gravity of the moments that we are living in. We are energized to podcast this season and hope you will enjoy what we have cooking up. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like t…
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We end Season 5 and our journey towards hope together. We are proud of all of the conversations we have had and look forward to Season 6. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via PayPal: th…
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In this episode we sit down with author Quina Aragon to talk about her new book Love Has a Story. Please go to https://quinaaragon.com/love-has-a-story/ for more info. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, …
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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark with Cody Balfour
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In this episode we talk with author Cody Balfour about his new book Don't Be Afraid of the Dark. Please go to https://www.codyqbalfour.com for more information on his work. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patr…
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(Note this was supposed to upload Tuesday morning but failed to upload) In this episode Robert shares some reflections from Dr. Martin Luther King's book Strength to Love. Please allow Dr. King's words to anchor you on a tumultuous Election Day. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/…
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In this episode, the three of us are in person and podcasting from the mountains. We discuss how we use podcasting to be an agent of hope in the world. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that …
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Join this episode for a sermon from Pastor Trey where he speaks on the notion that Christ is the the purpose of wisdom. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via PayPal: threeblackmenpodcast…
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In this episode, Robert gives some context to finding hope in chaotic times. For more of his thoughts on the topic go to a post he wrote about here: https://open.substack.com/pub/musingsfromabrokenheart/p/dancing-in-the-dark-pt-2?r=i2ptp&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit …
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In this episode we talk about the new Netflix show, Supacell and the gift that it is to Black imagination and world building. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via PayPal: threeblackmenp…
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Listen to a sermon by our brother Trey: When we see Jesus in fullness, everything changes. For more information on all that Trey has going, please go to https://www.pastortrey05.com To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outsid…
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This episode is a throwback to a Patreon conversation that Trey and Robert had about the launch of The Intention Church. For more information on all that Trey has going, please go to https://www.pastortrey05.com To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to…
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In this episode, we sit down to have a conversation on dreaming. We discuss what it is like to cultivate dreams and the obstacles that we face. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via PayP…
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Continuing the season long focus on hope, in this episode we feature a snippet of the conversation that Rose J. Percy and Robert had on Black Coffee and Theology. In this episode they talk about World Building, the imagination and more. Please go check out the full episode over on Black Coffee and Theology Podcast! To support the work that we do he…
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In this episode we sit down with author and creative Nya S. Abernathy to talk about her new book Welcome Wonder. You can find more on Nya at her Substack: ofearthandofstars.substack.com To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially ou…
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Flavor of a Vibrant Faith with Pastor Trey
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This is a sermon by Pastor Trey. If the Black Church is divinely positioned to speak prophetically to America’s soul, the character of Jesus is not made known in the wielding of earthly power. Matthew 5:13 (NLT) “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and tr…
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Womanish Theology with Khristi Lauren Adams
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In this episode we sit down with Rev Khristi Lauren Adams to talk about her new book Womanish Theology: Discovering God Through the Lens of Black Girlhood. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen and if you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do t…
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In this episode, Sam and Trey sit down to talk about the 2023 movie, Book of Clarence. To support the work that we do here and to join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen If you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via PayPal: [email protected]…
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In this episode we have a conversation with Tamela Gordon about her book Hood Wellness: Tales of Communal Care From People Who Drowned On Dry Land. You can get her book anywhere books are sold. Also fair warning, we had some audio issues with this conversation so there may be moments of silence. To support the work that we do here and to join the c…
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This episode is a mashup of a Black Coffee and Theology episode with Rob and Rose J Percy as well as an episode of the New Living Treyslation. Enjoy! To support the work that we do here and join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen If you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via Pay…
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In this episode Robert and Trey sit down to discuss where they are at mentally in this season of life. To support the work that we do here and join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen If you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via Paypal: [email protected].…
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In this episode we open up the book of Hebrews to discuss faith and hope. To support the work that we do here and join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen If you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via Paypal: [email protected].…
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In this episode, Trey and Robert continue a conversation on rap beefs. To support the work that we do here and join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen If you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via Paypal: [email protected].…
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In this episode we chop it up about some of the latest rap beefs between Kendrick, J. Cole, Drake, and more. *Note* This episode was recorded before Kendrick's latest rap diss named Euphoria came out. To support the work that we do here and join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen If you'd like to support us fina…
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Holding on to Hope (Part 2) with Dr. Drew Hart
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In this episode, we continue an open conversation with friend of the show Dr. Hart about cultivating hope and the obstacles that we face in this journey. Check out his podcast, Inverse Podcast as well as his website drewgihart.com. To support the work that we do here and join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen I…
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Holding on to Hope (Part 1) with Dr. Drew Hart
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In this episode, we sit down to have an open conversation with friend of the show Dr. Hart about cultivating hope and the obstacles that we face in this journey. Check out his podcast, Inverse Podcast as well as his website drewgihart.com. To support the work that we do here and join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threebla…
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In this mini episode, Robert shares some thoughts on resurrection. To support the work that we do here and join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen If you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via Paypal: [email protected].…
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In this episode, we sit down to talk about what we are enjoying and gleaning from Beyonce's new album Cowboy Carter. As we continue to explore the theme of hope, we can’t leave out the soundtrack to our hopes and dreams. To support the work that we do here and join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen If you'd lik…
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In this episode, we continue a conversation on evolving, especially as Black men. We point to the evolution of recent artists like Andre 3000. To support the work that we do here and join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen If you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via Paypal: th…
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In this episode, we talk about the wisdom that we can gain by listening to our body as we age. To support the work that we do here and join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen If you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via Paypal: [email protected].…
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Sam and Robert sit down to have a conversation about the time it takes to cultivate gentleness. To support the work that we do here and join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen If you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via Paypal: [email protected].…
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Cue Anita Baker's "You Bring Me Joy" as Sam and Robert sit down to have a lighthearted conversation about things that are bringing hope and joy these days. To support the work that we do here and join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmenIf you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that vi…
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This episode revisits a discussion we had back when we first started!To support the work that we do here and join the conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmenIf you'd like to support us financially outside of Patreon, you can do that via Paypal: [email protected].…
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In this episode, Trey and Robert discuss our last Black History highlight; Raphael Warnock. We discuss his book The Divided Mind of the Black Church and more. To support the work that we do here and check out the rest of this conversation, please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen If you'd like to support us financially outside of Patre…
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