“Midwives of culture for grace and truth.” Welcome to Truth’s Table with Christina Edmondson, and Ekemini Uwan. We are Black Christian women who love truth and seek it out wherever it leads us. We will share our perspectives on race, politics, gender, current events, and pop culture that are filtered through our Christian faith. So pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us. Learn more at TruthsTable.com

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Sponsor(s): Truth’s Table Book Episode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are sitting at the table with Danielle Coke Balfour to discuss her debut book,  A Heart on Fire: 100 Meditations on Loving Your Neighbors Well, Danielle Coke Balfour guides readers through the Ten Pillars of a Life of Good Work, explaining that a life of good work is both conscious and intentional. Dani explores ideas of justice, empathy, hope, community, love, consistency, awareness, creativity, honesty, and redemption. With thoughtful meditations and practical to-do’s, A Heart on Fire will inspire you to evaluate your life and make changes. Learn more about Danielle Coke Balfour: Danielle Coke Balfour is a designer turned illustrator, social justice activist, and entrepreneur. She’s the founder of Oh Happy Dani, a lifestyle brand and educational platform that uses artwork and resources to encourage hope, inspire justice, and make complex ideas more accessible for her community of over half a million people across social media. Danielle has happily partnered with Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and mission-based brands, and she aims to help everyday advocates do good daily in their spheres of influence using their passions and skills. Buy A Heart on Fire here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1524881228?tag=simonsayscom" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1524881228?tag=simonsayscom</a> Buy our NAACP Image Award Nominated book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: <a href="https://truthstable.com/book" rel="nofollow">https://truthstable.com/book</a>Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable</a>PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Behind The Book: A Heart on Fire by Danielle Coke Balfour

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Sponsor(s): Black Christian Influencers Episode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are back at that the table for part 2 of “What Do We Really Believe?” They are sitting at the table going through the <a href="https://www.usccb.org/prayers/apostles-creed" rel="nofollow">Apostle’s Creed</a>. They blew the dust off of The Apostle’s Creed in part 1 and now they are continuing to get all the way into it for part 2. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us!  Buy our NAACP Image Award Nominated book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: <a href="https://truthstable.com/book" rel="nofollow">https://truthstable.com/book</a> Buy Your Ticket for The Black Influencer’s Conference: https://bciconference.org/Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable</a>PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

What Do We Really Believe? Part 2

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Sponsor(s): Zondervan- The Spirit of Justice Episode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are back in the “Back to Basics” series. They are sitting at the table going through the <a href="https://www.usccb.org/prayers/apostles-creed" rel="nofollow">Apostle’s Creed</a>. Yup, that’s right! They are taking it back to the old school by using the creed as a launching pad to talk about the fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith. Do you know the Apostle’s Creed or the Nicene Creed? If you do or don’t, you are welcome to pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us!  Buy our NAACP Image Award Nominated book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: <a href="https://truthstable.com/book" rel="nofollow">https://truthstable.com/book</a> Buy The Spirit of Justice by Jemar Tisby at https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-spirit-of-justice-stories-of-faith-race-and-resistance-jemar-tisby/20859536?aid=79599&amp;ean=9780310144854&amp;listref=books-jemar-has-written-or-contributed-to&amp;Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable</a>PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable</a>  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Back to Basics: What Do We Really Believe? Part 1

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Sponsor: Broadleaf Books Episode Description: In this episode Christina and Ekemini are back at the table with their Bibles open as they discuss how our faith speaks to the needs of those in poverty.  They discuss the reasons why Christians should seek to alleviate poverty and how they ought to see people in poverty through the eyes of dignity and honor. Pull up a chair with your Bible app in hand and have a seat at the table.  Buy our NAACP Image Award Nominated book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: <a href="https://truthstable.com/book" rel="nofollow">https://truthstable.com/book</a> Buy My Divine Natural Hair now: <a href="https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506494012/My-Divine-Natural-Hair" rel="nofollow">https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506494012/My-Divine-Natural-Hair</a>or wherever books are sold! Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable</a>PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable</a>  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Poor Kids, Rich Country Pt. 2

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Episode Description: In this episode Christina and Ekemini are taking a brief detour from the “Back to Basics” series to introduce a short yet important series about child poverty and our Christian duty to care for the poor. Join them at the table as they talk about their own experience with and view of poverty. They delve into the social ramifications of poverty stereotypes that flatten and distort our view of children and adults in poverty. This conversation will prepare us for Truth’s Table’s Faith &amp; Child Anti-Poverty Forum on April 4th, 2024 in Columbia, MD at The Harriet Tubman Cultural Center. Please join us for this FREE in-person event if you live in the Washington DC, Maryland, or Virginia area. Register on Eventbrite: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/truths-table-faith-and-child-anti-poverty-forum-registration-817709399827?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/truths-table-faith-and-child-anti-poverty-forum-registration-817709399827?aff=oddtdtcreator</a> Buy our NAACP Image Award Nominated book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: <a href="https://truthstable.com/book" rel="nofollow">https://truthstable.com/book</a> Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable</a>PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable</a>  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Poor Kids, Rich Country Pt. 1

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Sponsor(s): Broadleaf Books- Rise of Rage Episode Description: We are back for our eighth season, y’all! God is good and we are glad to be back at the table. We are kicking off this season with a series called “Back to Basics.” In this episode, Ekemini and Christina sit down and talk about why they are choosing to go back to basics for season 8. The basics of our faith, relationships, politics and all the things, y’all! Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us.  Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: <a href="https://truthstable.com/book" rel="nofollow">https://truthstable.com/book</a> Buy The Rise of Rage now: <a href="https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506492353/The-Rise-of-Rage" rel="nofollow">https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506492353/The-Rise-of-Rage</a> or wherever books are sold! Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable</a>PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Season 8 Introduction: Back To The Basics

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Sponsor(s): TT bookTruth&#39;s Table is sponsored by BetterHelpEpisode Description: Issa wrap, y’all! Christina and Ekemini are sitting at the table reflecting on season seven of Truth’s Table. They have come this far by grace! In this finale episode, C and E discuss their favorite episodes, the surprises they encountered during this season, and what to expect for season eight of Truth’s Table. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Purchase our new book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/</a>Go to <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable</a> to save 10% off your first month Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable</a>PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable</a>  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Season 7 Finale: Table Reflections

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Sponsor(s): TT BookTruth&#39;s Table is sponsored by BetterHelpEpisode Description: It’s been a while since Truth’s Table has done a live event, so it was fitting for our first live recording to take place at the National Museum of African-American Music in Nashville, TN. In this episode, Ekemini and Christina sit down at the table with Dr. Rashawn Ray and Aloe Blacc at the event, “AIR Equity Initiative Pathways to Peace: Reimagining the Future of Public Safety for Youth and Communities.” We discuss racial equity, activism, and the need to dismantle systemic barriers so that Black children can thrive and dream. We also sat down with Dr. Terrance McNeil and Dr. Melissa Collins to discuss school safety from elementary school to the college classroom.  Learn more about our guests: <ul><li>Dr. Rashawn Ray serves as Vice President and Executive Director of the AIR Equity Initiative at the American Institutes for Research.</li><li>Aloe Blacc is a Grammy-nominated musician, philanthropist, and advocate. </li><li>Dr. Melissa Collins is an educator from Memphis-Shelby County Schools, known for her engaging and innovative STEAM initiatives, and was named the 2022-23 Tennessee Teacher of the Year.</li><li>Dr. Terrance McNeil is an assistant professor at Tennessee State University and has expertise in culturally responsive school governance, mentoring, and shrinking opportunity gaps through leadership development (including educating and mentoring aspiring principals in TN). He was the inaugural recipient of the Excellence in Innovation and Competitiveness Award from the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (2018).</li></ul> Purchase our new book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/</a>Go to <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable</a> to save 10% off your first month ﻿Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable</a>PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Truth’s Table LIVE: American Institute for Research Equity Event with Aloe Blacc

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Sponsor(s): Penguin Randomhouse: Something, Someday Truth&#39;s Table is sponsored by BetterHelp Episode Description: We are coming to the close of Truth’s Table season seven! We can hardly believe how quickly time has flown this year, but we can’t leave y’all without one last #BlackGirlMagic guest for this season. In this episode, Christina sits down at the table with Emmy-nominated journalist Zinhle Essamuah. Zinhle talks about how her convictions and culture shape her work as a journalist in front of and behind the cameras.  Learn more about Zinhle Essamuah: Zinhle Essamuah is the Emmy-nominated co-anchor of NBC News Daily and network correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC, best known for her reporting spanning justice, culture, and poverty.  Recently, Zinhle’s reports earned NBC an ONA Award and placed third for the Collier Prize. They’ve also spurred viewers to action: her investigation into the Acadiana Center for Youth in Louisiana moved the governor to sign a bill limiting solitary confinement in juvenile facilities, and her reporting on fake landlord scams in Detroit resulted in one viewer paying off a tenant’s home.In 2022, Zinhle led NBC‘s broadcast coverage of the Jackson water crisis in Mississippi, securing exclusive interviews at key inflection points with senators, the mayor, the EPA, NAACP, and more.  Her reporting ultimately developed into the NBC documentary, Boiling Point. The same year, as Russia invaded Ukraine, Zinhle championed NBC’s first-to-air coverage of African and Indian nationals facing harassment and discrimination at the border. Previously, Zinhle was a correspondent at NowThis News, the number one most-watched video news creator on social media, where she anchored KnowThis, a daily evening news show. Zinhle is a multi-platform storyteller who reports on culture, climate, and justice around the nation.   Follow Zinhle on <a href="http://instagram.com/simplyzinhle" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> at @simplyzinhle and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZinhleEssamuah" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> &amp; <a href="http://twitter.com/simplyzinhle" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>: <a href="https://thrillist.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?e=c8ea3db9ac&id=d7584e76e0&u=21ad40382e7142da1bc9f1a05" rel="nofollow"> </a>@zinhleessamuah Purchase Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman: <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/535797/remember-us-by-jacqueline-woodson/" rel="nofollow">https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/535797/remember-us-by-jacqueline-woodson/</a> Purchase our new book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/</a> Go to <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable</a> to save 10% off your first month Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable</a>PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Black Girl Magic Interview: Zinhle Essamauh

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Sponsor(s): Penguin Kids: Remember UsTruth&#39;s Table is sponsored by BetterHelpEpisode Description: In this episode, Christina and Ekemini sit down at the table with Dr. Monique Gadson to discuss the epidemic of loneliness in the United States. Dr. Monique is the co-author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Hope-Dark-Place-Loneliness/dp/1683596358" rel="nofollow">Finding Hope in a Dark Place: Facing Loneliness, Depression, and Anxiety with the Power of Grace.</a>  Learn more about Dr. Monique Gadson:  Monique is a licensed professional counselor, consulting therapist, educator, and podcast host. She received her B.S. in Business Management from The University of Alabama, M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy State University, M.S. in Spirituality and Counseling from Richmont Graduate University, and Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Amridge University.  She hosts the podcast “And The Church Said” that discusses church and culture from a Christian counseling perspective.  She is the founder and executive director of C.H.U.R.C.H Services (counseling &amp; consulting hearts with unwavering restoration in Christian hope), a private practice and ministry that focuses on providing Christian counseling services and resources. She also helps clients with issues such as grief, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, communication, questions of faith, and spiritual abuse, just to name a few.She served on the staff of a church for 16 years as the clinical mental health counselor, as an expert contributor to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs for a video-based training series for chaplain services, as a consulting therapist for several churches and organizations, and has taught several courses in psychology, counseling, and human development as an adjunct professor. Monique also writes and speaks on a range of issues concerning individual and family matters and facilitates groups for teens, couples, and individuals.  She has taught on relationship development, with her specialty being in pre-engagement and premarital counseling. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Purchase Remember Us by Jacqueline Woodson: <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/535797/remember-us-by-jacqueline-woodson/" rel="nofollow">https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/535797/remember-us-by-jacqueline-woodson/</a> Purchase our book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/</a> Go to <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable</a> to save 10% off your first month Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable</a>PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable</a>  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Understanding Loneliness with Dr. Monique Gadson

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Sponsor(s): Truth’s Table BookTruth&#39;s Table is sponsored by BetterHelpEpisode Description: In June 2023, Ekemini was a panelist at The Witness’ Joy &amp; Justice Conference. The panel was about the changing demographics of the Black community in the U.S. and how we can unite as a people while honoring our various histories and social locations. In this episode, you will hear Ekemini in conversation with Marc Antoine and Tyler Burns, who moderated the conversation. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us!  Purchase our book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/</a>Go to <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable</a> to save 10% off your first month  Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable</a>PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Truth’s Table Classroom: Pan-Africanism & The African Diaspora

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Sponsor(s): IVPTruth&#39;s Table is sponsored by BetterHelpEpisode Description: We are delighted to have Mekdes Haddis, author of Just Missions, as our #BlackGirlMagic guest for September! Mekdes Haddis’ turns one this month, and she is at the table talking to us about the various ways her book Just Missions has been received.  Mekdes is the founder and executive coach of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/justmissions" rel="nofollow">Just Missions</a>, an online community that elevates diaspora voices and equips Western allies to become mutual partners for the work of the gospel. Originally from Ethiopia, she moved to the United States in 2003 and earned a BS in communications from Liberty University and a master&#39;s degree in organizational leadership from Columbia International University. She is also the project director of the Racial Justice and Reconciliation Collaborative for the <a href="https://www.nae.org/" rel="nofollow">National Association of Evangelicals (NAE)</a>. Haddis has worked in several churches, building discipleship and outreach strategies that are holistic in their approach to include people on the margins. She and her family live in South Carolina. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us!  Buy A Just Mission by Mekdes Haddis: Order here: <a href="https://ivpress.com/a-just-mission" rel="nofollow">https://ivpress.com/a-just-mission</a> use promo code: TRUTH23 to save 30% off your purchase Purchase our book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/</a> Go to <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable</a> to save 10% off your first month Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable</a>PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

#BlackGirlMagic: Mekdes Haddis

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Sponsor(s):  IVPTruth&#39;s Table is sponsored by BetterHelpEpisode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are at the table and they’re feeling a lil’ introspective. Listen in as they discuss who they really are and debunk some misperceptions they have heard about themselves in the streets. They revealing a bit more of their interior lives, so you definitely don’t want to miss this episode. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us!  Buy A Just Mission by Mekdes Haddis: Order here: <a href="https://ivpress.com/a-just-mission" rel="nofollow">https://ivpress.com/a-just-mission</a> use promo code: TRUTH23 to save 30% off your purchase Purchase our book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/</a> Go to <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable</a> to save 10% off your first month  Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable</a>PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Who We Really Are

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Sponsor(s): TT BookTruth&#39;s Table is sponsored by BetterHelpEpisode Description: It’s our final Behind the Book episode of the season! Christina and Ekemini are sitting at the table with Esau McCaulley to discuss is latest book, How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family&#39;s Story of Hope and Survival in the American South. They discuss legacy of faith, entrenched childhood poverty, and interracial marriage. Make sure to pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us!  Learn more about Esau McCaulley: Rev. Esau McCaulley, PhD is an associate professor of New Testament at Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL.   His first book entitled Sharing in the Son’s Inheritance was published by T &amp; T Clark in 2019. His second book Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope was published by IVP academic in 2020.  It has won numerous awards, including Christianity Today’s book of the year. His first children’s book, Josie Johnson’s Hair and the Holy Spirit, will be published by IVP in May 2022. He is a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times. His writings have also appeared in places such as Washington Post, The Religious New Service, and Christianity Today. He is married to Mandy, a pediatrician and navy reservist. Together, they have four wonderful children.Follow Esau:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEsauMcCaulley" rel="nofollow">@OfficialEsauMcCaulley</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/esaumccaulley" rel="nofollow">@esaumccaulley</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/esaumccaulley/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@esaumccaulley</a>Buy <a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Far-Promised-Land-Survival/dp/0593241088/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3M41LY8WO7SHH&keywords=how+far+to+the+promised+land+mccaulley&qid=1694281048&s=instant-video&sprefix=how+far+to+the+prom%2Cinstant-video%2C82&sr=1-1" rel="nofollow">How Far to The Promised Land by Esau McCaulley</a>Purchase our book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/</a>Go to <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable</a> to save 10% off your first month Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable</a>PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Behind The Book: How Far to The Promised Land with Esau McCaulley

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Sponsor(s): Crowned with GloryTruth&#39;s Table is sponsored by BetterHelpEpisode Description: In this episode, Christina and Ekemini are sitting at the table with Barbara Jones. Barbara has dedicated her life to domestic,  international missionary  and community development work. Pull up a chair and  listen in on this truth telling conversation that will leave you motivated to love God by serving others.  Learn more about Barbara Jones: Rev. Barbara D. Jones serves as founder and president of <a href="http://www.walkinganew.org/" rel="nofollow">Walking Anew, Inc</a>., an organization that aims to create dignified and unified communities for Black and Brown people locally and globally. Walking Anew has served various communities throughout the nation since 2017.Barbara has served in numerous countries, leading missional teams around the world and utilizes her expertise to effectively aid and disciple others in creating Biblical unity and developing intercultural competencies. She is a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory, an Executive Coach, Speaker and Ordained Minister, who serves in partnership with the <a href="https://www.developingculturalintelligence.com/" rel="nofollow">Christian Cultural Intelligence Group</a>. As a leader, missionary and consultant for the past 28 years, Barbara has developed several training modules to educate and coach hundreds of executive leaders, in government, corporate, denominational ministries and communities. She travels extensively as a speaker and has been invited into several podcast communities. Additionally, she continues to work with numerous local and global centered organizations, around the world. Her literary contributions include a published interview with <a href="https://www.barna.com/barbara-jones-on-sending-missionaries/" rel="nofollow">BARNA</a>, an organization that researches cultural and religious trends, as well as a chapter in the recently published <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hear-Us-Emmanuel-Reconciliation-Representation/dp/1951991028/ref=pd_lpo_14_t_1/132-9377179-1557860?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1951991028&pd_rd_r=5c9bc46f-1ecf-4d78-a012-c415bc65f32d&pd_rd_w=xkdB7&pd_rd_wg=JiAuw&pf_rd_p=a0d6e967-6561-454c-84f8-2ce2c92b79a6&pf_rd_r=CZCF6MSTMWEAMJHS1EWA&psc=1&refRID=CZCF6MSTMWEAMJHS1EWA" rel="nofollow">Hear Us Emmanuel: Another Call for Racial Reconciliation, Representation, and Unity in the Church</a>. Buy Crowned With Glory by Jasmine L. Holmes: Order here: <a href="https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/516447" rel="nofollow">https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/516447</a> use promo code: CROWNED40 to save 40% off with free standard shipping. Offer available through 10/31/23. Purchase our book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/</a> Go to <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable</a> to save 10% off your first month  Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable</a>PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Ms. Missiology: Black Women Missionaries with Barbara Jones

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Sponsor(s): TT BookTruth&#39;s Table is Sponsored by BetterHelpEpisode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are sitting at the table with their wigs on the table, too! They are discussing the question: can you keep it real while rocking wigs? They engage in a humorous and self-reflective discussion about their hair, wigs, and all the things. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us and bring your wigs, too!  Purchase our book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/</a> Go to <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable</a> to save 10% off your first month Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable</a>PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Keepin’ it Real with a Wig on?

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Sponsor(s): TT BookTruth&#39;s Table is sponsored by BetterHelpEpisode Description: It’s that time in our season to have another Black Woman Rising episode. Ekemini and Christina are honored to sit at the table with Dr. Barbara L. Peacock. Dr. Barbara L. Peacock is the award-winning author of  Soul Care in African American Practice . She received the Award of Merit from Christianity Today, and the Martin Institute for Christianity and Culture and Dallas Willard Award (MIDWC) announced Soul Care in African American Practice as the book of the year in 2021. In addition, she received an award from Christianity for Biblical Equity (Mutuality) and is a finalist with the Museum of African American History Museum (Boston) and Black Authors Matter. Her new book is  Spiritual Practices for Soul Care: 40 Ways to Deepen Your Faith .Dr. Peacock is founder of  Peacock Soul Care  (PSC). PSC is an institution thatoffers a certificate of completion in Spiritual Direction and Spiritual Formation forpersons seeking a deeper journey with God. PSC also provides special Soul CareLeadership classes for persons who want to take individual semester classes.Dr. Peacock received her Bachelor of Science degree from North CarolinaCentral University, Durham, NC; her master’s degree from Princeton TheologicalSeminary and holds a Doctorate of Ministry from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.Her dissertation emphasis was Spiritual Direction for Ministry Leaders.  Previously she served at the Park Church as Minister of Discipleship and Prayer,Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church as Minister of Christian Education and asDirector of Christian Education with the American Baptist Churches of the South. In1992 she found M.A.P.S (Mission Against Premarital Sex) Ministries and in 1996 shefounded Providence Ministries which included serving women who’s husbands wereinvolved in professional sports. She serves as a spiritual leader for individuals and groups, desiring them to experience a deeper relationship with God that propels them to accomplish all they are called to be and to do.Dr. Peacock enjoys traveling, writing, and exercising. She is married to Gilbert, and they are the owners of Freedom Financial Advantage. The Peacocks have one daughter, Vernee. She is married to Michael. They and the Peacock’s grandchildren, Eden and Eliah, reside in Milton, MA. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us!  Website:  <a href="http://www.peacocksoulcare.com/" rel="nofollow">www.peacocksoulcare.com</a>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BarbaraLPeacockDrSoulCare" rel="nofollow"> www.facebook.com/BarbaraLPeacockDrSoulCare</a>Instagram:  <a href="http://www.instagram.com/barbaralpeacock" rel="nofollow">www.instagram.com/barbaralpeacock</a>Twitter:  <a href="http://www.twitter.com/barbaralpeacock" rel="nofollow">www.twitter.com/barbaralpeacock</a> Go to <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable</a> to save 10% off your first monthSupport Truth’s Table: Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: <a href="https://truthstable.com/book" rel="nofollow">https://truthstable.com/book</a>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable</a>PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable</a> Merchandise: <a href="https://teespring.com/truthstable" rel="nofollow">https://teespring.com/truthstable</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Black Woman Rising: Dr. Barbara L. Peacock

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Sponsor(s): Leading Well &amp; HelloFresh Truth&#39;s Table is sponsored by BetterHelpGo to <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable</a> to save 10% off your first month  ﻿Episode Description: Ekemini and Christina are at the table talking about what it takes to make a Truth’s Table episode. Listen as they take you beyond the veil to learn about the evolution of the podcast, how they’ve remained independent podcasters with such longevity, and what they love most about hosting and producing Truth’s Table. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Truth’s Table Listener Hello Fresh Discount: Hello Fresh Deal for Truth’s Table Listeners: Go to <a href="https://www.hellofresh.com/pages/podcast?c=TRUTHSTABLE50&dm=first-box-meals&mealsize=4-2&utm_campaign=podcast50off&utm_content=act_podcast_podcastads&utm_medium=cpm&utm_source=podcast&vs_campaign_id=1b4fc653-3b67-415d-9ffe-306eb424c51c" rel="nofollow">hellofresh.com/truthstable50 </a>and use promo code truthstable50 to get 50% off plus free shipping! Buy Leading Well: A Black Woman’s Guide to Wholistic, Barrier-Breaking Leadership by Dr. Jeanne Porter King and save 40% off plus free shipping when you order before 10/31/2023 at <a href="https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/492135" rel="nofollow">https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/492135</a> and use promo code LEADERSHIP40.  Support Truth’s Table: Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: <a href="https://truthstable.com/book" rel="nofollow">https://truthstable.com/book</a>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable</a>PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable</a> Merchandise: <a href="https://teespring.com/truthstable" rel="nofollow">https://teespring.com/truthstable</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Behind The Scenes of Truth's Table

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Sponsor(s): TT book &amp; HelloFresh Truth&#39;s Table is sponsored by BetterHelpGo to <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable</a> to save 10% off your first month Episode Description:Dr. Christina Edmondson teaches from Amos 5:24. She highlights the life of the prophet, Amos, and themes of justice and holiness. This teaching reminds the listener of the compassionate and just character of God.  Finally, we are reminded to distrust theologies and traditions that downplay the compassion, grace and empathy of God.  ﻿Truth’s Table Listener Hello Fresh Discount: Hello Fresh Deal for Truth’s Table Listeners: Go to <a href="https://www.hellofresh.com/pages/podcast?c=TRUTHSTABLE50&dm=first-box-meals&mealsize=4-2&utm_campaign=podcast50off&utm_content=act_podcast_podcastads&utm_medium=cpm&utm_source=podcast&vs_campaign_id=1b4fc653-3b67-415d-9ffe-306eb424c51c" rel="nofollow">hellofresh.com/truthstable50 </a>and use promo code truthstable50 to get 50% off plus free shipping! Support Truth’s Table:  Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: <a href="https://truthstable.com/book" rel="nofollow">https://truthstable.com/book</a>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable</a>PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Truth’s Table Classroom: Justice is Grace to the Wounded

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Sponsor(s): TT BookTruth&#39;s Table is sponsored by BetterHelpGo to <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterhelp.com/truthstable</a> to save 10% off your first month Ekemini and Christina are at the table talking about waiting on God. While waiting on God, there is a temptation to internalize Satan’s accusations or the false assumptions friends say to us in the wait. Ekemini and Christina talk about the ways that waiting on God has molded and shaped them. How do we wait well? How do we guard against bitterness while waiting on God. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us.  Truth’s Table Listener Hello Fresh Discount: Hello Fresh Deal for Truth’s Table Listeners: Go to <a href="https://www.hellofresh.com/pages/podcast?c=TRUTHSTABLE50&dm=first-box-meals&mealsize=4-2&utm_campaign=podcast50off&utm_content=act_podcast_podcastads&utm_medium=cpm&utm_source=podcast&vs_campaign_id=1b4fc653-3b67-415d-9ffe-306eb424c51c" rel="nofollow">hellofresh.com/truthstable50 </a>and use promo code truthstable50 to get 50% off plus free shipping! Support Truth’s Table:  Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: <a href="https://truthstable.com/book" rel="nofollow">https://truthstable.com/book</a>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable</a>PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable" rel="nofollow">https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Yet Holding On

“Midwives of culture for grace and truth.”

Welco…

“Midwives of culture for grace and truth.” Welcome to Truth’s Table with Christina Edmondson, and Ekemini Uwan. We are Black Christian women who love truth and seek it out wherever it leads us. We will share our perspectives on race, politics, gender, current events, and pop culture that are filtered through our Christian faith. So pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us. Learn more at TruthsTable.com