Best Black Liberation Theology Podcasts (2025)

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S 2.11 | Exodus 7:14-8:19 | Triad 1: The Blood, the Frogs, & the Lice 1:12:08

1d ago1:12:08

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Join Micah, Ell, and Fae as we explore the first three plagues on the land of Egypt. How are these plagues related to the story of both the Hebrews and the gods of Egypt? What is the importance of the symbolism of turning the Nile to blood? What are the lice doing? And what do you mean by "Balfrog"? Find out some answers to these questions and more…

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S 2.10 | Exodus 6:28-7:13 | Egypt's Magicians Copy God's Magic Tricks 1:06:14

9d ago1:06:14

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Join Micah, Pastor Don, Josiah, and Mike Shipley the Anarchist as we explore the duel between Moses, Aaron, and the Pharaoh's magicians. Why does God harden Pharaoh's heart? Do the Egyptian magicians really have secret powers? What is the relationship between Egypt's power, the plagues, and the downfall of Egypt? And what does God mean by "momentou…

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0.16 | You Only Get What You're Organized to Take 51:57

22d ago51:57

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Join Ell as she interviews co-host Rev. Liz Theoharis and new guest Noam Sandweiss-Back on their book, You Only Get What You're Organized to Take. What does it mean to be a poor people's movement? How is God already at work among the poor? And what kind of progress to you make when the people most affected by the exploitation of our society are als…

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S 2.9 | Exodus 6:1-27 | God Reassures Moses of his Calling 1:12:20

1M ago1:12:20

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Join Micah, Ell, Ben, and Blue as we explore God reassuring Moses that he is called in Exodus 6:1-27. What is the relationship between the God of Being and the God of Love? What does God have to say about our complaints? What cycle of forgetfulness are we stuck in today? Find out some answers to these questions and more on the third episode of our …

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Algorithms, Al, and Ales: Exploring Digital Frontiers – Tripp on the New Evangelicals Podcast 2:18:38

1M ago2:18:38

2:18:38

In this episode, Tim engages in a deep conversation with Tripp Fuller about the intersection of social media, algorithms, and the evolving landscape of community and faith. They explore how social media algorithms shape our perceptions and relationships, the cultural context of political polarization, and the challenges of fostering genuine communi…

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2.8 | Exodus 5 | Meeting with Pharaoh: Why You Need a Union Rep 46:32

1M ago46:32

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Join Micah, Ell, and Josiah as they explore the parallels between Moses' story and our own day in Exodus 5. Why is this three thousand year old book speaking to our exact moment? What can we learn from these negotiations about how to approach power? And what the hell do you mean, "The Balfrog Cometh?" Find out some answers to these questions and mo…

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4. Renewing the Spirit 29:08

1M ago29:08

29:08

By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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2.7.2 | The Other Side of the Story 27:51

1M ago27:51

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Join us for a very special episode to hear Jeff Baker's song, "God is Not a Man," and W. Scott McCandless' retelling of the Emergency Circumcision. Make sure you stick around to the end for a very special treat. Jeff Baker is on TikTok as Animation Bakery. Retelling the Bible can be found wherever good podcasts can be found. https://linktr.ee/twiba…

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S 2.7 | Exodus 4:18-31 | Emergency Circumcision 1:11:13

1M ago1:11:13

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Join Micah, W Scott McCandless, and new guests Kalie and Blue as they explore the meaning of these strange connected stories. Why does God harden Pharaoh's heart? What is this staff of the God(s)? Who is getting circumsized, who's feet (ha!) are being touched, and who is Zipporah's Bridgegroom of Blood? What does it mean for God to hear us? And whe…

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S 2.6 | Exodus 4:1-17 | The Snake Staff and the Withered Hand 58:59

2M ago58:59

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Join Micah, Ell, and Jules Webb as they explore the signs God gives Moses to show to Pharaoh in Exodus 4:1-17. What is the significance of transforming Moses' staff into a snake? How does this miracle feed into Moses' doubt? What is the importance of the leprosy? And how are all of these signs symbols of the devastation coming for both Egypt and ou…

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3. Renewing the Spirit 19:19

2M ago19:19

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By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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2. Renewing the Spirit 27:00

2M ago27:00

27:00

By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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1. Renewing the Spirit 30:09

2M ago30:09

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By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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S 2.5 | Exodus 3:13-22 | The Name of God 1:13:30

2M ago1:13:30

1:13:30

Join Micah, Ell, Rabbi Noyo, and Alex as they explore the name of God in Exodus 3:13-22. What does YHWH mean and how does that feed into the way we see the world? What is the connection between God's essence and our action? How is God wrapped up in our liberation? And how many rabbinical jokes can we squeeze into one episode? Find out some answers …

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Seeing as Resurrection: an Introduction to Eschatological Theology 52:14

2M ago52:14

52:14

By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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Many Faces of Christ: Black Christology 41:01

2M ago41:01

41:01

By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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Many Faces of Christ: Process Christology 59:26

2M ago59:26

59:26

By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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S 2.4 | Exodus 2:23-3:12 | The Burning Bush & a Flaming God 1:03:58

2M ago1:03:58

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Join Micah, Winter Fae, and Damon Garcia as they explore the burning bush in Exodus 2:23-3:12. What is the significance of this strange fire that cannot be quench, and what does that have to do with injustice? Why is Moses in particular the person God chooses? And what does God's choosing of Moses mean for your own calling in life? Find out some an…

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2.3 | Exodus 2:11-22 | Moses Kills an Oppressor 1:32:09

2M ago1:32:09

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Join Micah, Mike, & Pastor Sarah as they explore Moses' murder of an Egyptian slave task-master in Exodus 2:11-22. What kind of trauma is Moses experiencing here? Is this tactic a legitimate form in this circumstance? What does Moses' privilege mean for his ability to take these kinds of actions? And what is relinquishment trauma and what does that…

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2.2 | Exodus 2:1-20 | Drawing Up the Liberator 52:09

3M ago52:09

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Join Micah, Scott, Derek, Ell, & Mat as they explore the story of Pharoah's daughter and Moses' sister in Exodus 2:1-20. Why are these characters left unnamed? Why didn't Pharoah's daughter do more? And did anyone really believe that this whole thing wasn't just a clever ruse? Find out answers to these questions and more on the second episode of ou…

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Many Faces of Christ: Feminist Christology 26:07

3M ago26:07

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By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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Many Faces of Christ: Liberal Christology 26:56

3M ago26:56

26:56

By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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Many Faces of Christ: Reformed Theology 46:16

3M ago46:16

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By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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2.1 | Exodus 1 | Women's Wiles & the Foolishness of Pharaohs 54:25

3M ago54:25

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Join Micah, Scott, Derek, & Ell as they explore the heroism of Shiprah and Puah in Exodus 1. Who are Shiprah and Puah, and how does their strange identity alter our interpretations of their work to save the Hebrew children? What does this story have to teach us about doing the little we can do while working to dismantle the system itself? And why i…

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A Queer Easter Vigil: resurrection after religious trauma 22:42

3M ago22:42

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I offer up some reflections moving from Jesus's path to the cross into those twilit hours before he rose. I interweave my own story of deep trauma and hope of healing on the way. After church hurt and religious trauma, how do we rise to new spiritual life? Content warning: discussions of religious trauma and queerphobia; brief, non-specific suicide…

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Who Does What in the Church? Elders vs. Deacons Explained 44:41

3M ago44:41

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In this fourth episode of our series on biblical eldership, Pastor Eric Noorthoek and guest Joseph Rios tackle one of the most common points of confusion in church life: the distinction between elders and deacons. What does Scripture say about their respective roles? Are they interchangeable? Are deacons a “stepping stone” to eldership—or something…

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Elder Qualifications: Biblical Standards for Church Leadership 36:58

3M ago36:58

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In this third installment of our series on biblical eldership, Pastor Eric Noorthoek and guest Joseph Rios dive into the weighty and sobering qualifications laid out in 1 Timothy 3:1–7. What does it mean to be “above reproach”? How do we reconcile the terms “pastor” and “elder” in Scripture? And why must a man’s private character match his public m…

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Congregational vs. Elder Rule: What the Bible Actually Says 39:23

4M ago39:23

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In this episode, we continue our discussion on church governance, exploring what Scripture says about leadership within the body of Christ. How should a church be led? What is the role of elders and deacons? Is church governance a New Testament concept, or does it have roots in the Old Testament? We unpack biblical ecclesiology, diving into Titus 1…

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5. Paul the Pharisee w/ Crossan 1:10:31

4M ago1:10:31

1:10:31

By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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4. Paul the Pharisee w/ Crossan 57:38

4M ago57:38

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By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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3. Paul the Pharisee w/ Crossan 59:09

4M ago59:09

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By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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2. Paul the Pharisee w/ Crossan 59:58

4M ago59:58

59:58

By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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The Church Is Not a Democracy 31:47

4M ago31:47

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The modern church is facing an identity crisis. Have we strayed from God’s design? In this episode, we take a hard look at biblical ecclesiology—what the Bible actually says about the church, its leadership, its mission, and its authority. Are we building according to God's blueprint, or have we traded biblical convictions for cultural trends? Join…

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1. Paul the Pharisee w/ Crossan 1:08:38

4M ago1:08:38

1:08:38

By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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Ep. 37: Spirituality for Community Organizing with Br. Ken Homan, SJ 38:09

4M ago38:09

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Br. Ken Homan, SJ, joins David to discuss their recently published article, "Community Organizing and the Call of the King." Article: https://www.pdcnet.org/jcathsoc/content/jcathsoc_2024_0021_0002_0307_0324 Spiritual Exercise: https://www.academia.edu/126445163/The_Call_of_the_King_Exercise_from_Community_Organizing_and_the_Call_of_the_King_ Music…

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Ryan Burge: Trust, Religion, & a Functioning Democracy (EXTENDED ED.) 1:23:39

5M ago1:23:39

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By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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0.15 | Pulp Parables 57:46

5M ago57:46

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Join Josiah as he tells us some stories from his fantastic podcast Pulp! that communicate some important truths about what we need to be doing in these trying times. Subscribe to Pulp! spotify.link/2d7DraiiADb All the TWIBAR stuff: https://linktr.ee/twibar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Truth in Tough Times: Sarojini Nadar 38:07

6M ago38:07

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By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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Truth in Tough Times: Anthony Reddie 41:27

6M ago41:27

41:27

By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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Truth in Tough Times: Kwok Pui-lan 31:26

6M ago31:26

31:26

By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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Truth in Tough Times: Jung Mo Sung 38:21

6M ago38:21

38:21

By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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Truth in Tough Times: Mitri Raheb 39:35

6M ago39:35

39:35

By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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Truth in Tough Times: Monica Melanchthon 46:45

6M ago46:45

46:45

By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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Truth in Tough Times: Simangaliso Kumalo 38:31

6M ago38:31

38:31

By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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Truth in Tough Times: Brigitte Kahl 40:27

6M ago40:27

40:27

By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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Truth in Tough Times: Dwight Hopkins 45:07

6M ago45:07

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By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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Truth in Tough Times: Miguel De La Torre 41:01

6M ago41:01

41:01

By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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Truth in Tough Times: Victor Aguilan 35:19

6M ago35:19

35:19

By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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0.14 | Christian Nationalism 2:11:47

6M ago2:11:47

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Join Micah, Josiah, and Kraig Kahl from Voices from the Left as they discuss Christian Nationalism. Not for any particular reason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A Message for Inauguration Week 4:06

6M ago4:06

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We'll be back soon with season 2 of the podcast. In the meantime, with all that's going on in the world, Micah wanted to share a little message of hope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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