Dorena Williamson

Children's author Dorena Williamson talks with Faithfully Magazine Managing Editor Nicola A. Menzie about her latest book, "Brown Baby Jesus," which literally and beautifully draws out the Christ Child's ancestry. Williamson talks  about finding the right illustrator, highlighting “controversial” women in Jesus' genealogy, deciding when to push the envelope for younger readers, and more.

Dorena Williamson Talks Brown Baby Jesus Book

White Evangelical churches can do it, but Black churches can't? In the Nov. 6 episode of “News With Nicola,” host Nicola A. Menzie takes a look at a news item related to Jamal Bryant, pastor of New Birth Missionary Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, and at the general issue of churches and pastors getting politically involved during election season.

NWN: Black Church Politics and White Evangelical Hypocrisy

KevOnStage and Mrs. KevOnStage talk about themes explored in their book, “Marriage Be Hard: 12 Conversations to Keep You Laughing, Loving, and Learning with Your Partner.” Faithfully Magazine contributor Chanté Griffin serves as guest host of this Faithfully Podcast episode, recorded in September 2022.

KevOnStage and MrsKevOnStage Talk Sex, Therapy, and Marriage

Podcast hosts Ekemini Uwan and Christina Edmondson discuss their book, "Truth's Table: Black Women's Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation" with Faithfully Magazine Associate Editor Timothy Isaiah Cho. The "Truth’s Table" book is described as “a collection of essays and stories documenting the lived theology and spirituality we need to hear in order to lean into a more freeing, loving, and liberating faith…” Learn more at faithfullymagazine.com. (Originally recorded March 2022)

Podcast hosts Ekemini Uwan and Christina Edmondson discuss their book, "Truth's Table: Black Women's Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation" with Faithfully Magazine Associate Editor Timothy Isaiah Cho. The "Truth’s Table" book is described as “a collection of essays and stories documenting the lived theology and spirituality we need to hear in order to lean into a more freeing, loving, and liberating faith…” Learn more at <a href="http://faithfullymagazine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">faithfullymagazine.com</a>. (Originally recorded March 2022)

'Truth's Table' Hosts Talk Centering Black Women In Book

Christena Cleveland

Dr. Christena Cleveland, author and public theologian, talks with Managing Editor Nicola A. Menzie about her latest book, “God Is a Black Woman.”  In “God Is a Black Woman,” Cleveland shares her painful yet liberating journey of confronting what she calls “whitemalegod” and recounts how she learned to embrace the Sacred Black Feminine. She introduces readers to a Black Female God who is the complete opposite of the oppressive and controlling god fashioned and favored by white patriarchal Christianity. Learn more at faithfullymagazine.com.

Dr. Christena Cleveland, author and public theologian, talks with Managing Editor Nicola A. Menzie about her latest book, “God Is a Black Woman.” In “God Is a Black Woman,” Cleveland shares her painful yet liberating journey of confronting what she calls “whitemalegod” and recounts how she learned to embrace the Sacred Black Feminine. She introduces readers to a Black Female God who is the complete opposite of the oppressive and controlling god fashioned and favored by white patriarchal Christianity. Learn more at <a href="http://faithfullymagazine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">faithfullymagazine.com</a>.

'God Is A Black Woman' With Christena Cleveland

Alicia Akins

Alicia Akins talks about her latest book, "Invitations to Abundance: How the Feasts of the Bible Nourish Us Today," with Faithfully Magazine's Associate Editor Timothy Isaiah Cho. Learn more at faithfullymagazine.com.

Alicia Akins talks about her latest book, "Invitations to Abundance: How the Feasts of the Bible Nourish Us Today," with Faithfully Magazine's Associate Editor Timothy Isaiah Cho. Learn more at <a href="http://faithfullymagazine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">faithfullymagazine.com</a>.

Alicia Akins on Biblical Feasts, 'Invitations To Abundance' Book

Trip Lee

Rapper and author Trip Lee, born William Lee Barefield III, joined Faithfully Magazine for a live chat about his career, new projects, and more. Lee also shared how he thinks Christians should handle doubt, the Young, Restless, and Reformed Movement, and where he finds inspiration. Learn more at faithfullymagazine.com.(Originally published December 8, 2021)

Rapper and author Trip Lee, born William Lee Barefield III, joined Faithfully Magazine for a live chat about his career, new projects, and more. Lee also shared how he thinks Christians should handle doubt, the Young, Restless, and Reformed Movement, and where he finds inspiration. Learn more at <a href="http://faithfullymagazine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">faithfullymagazine.com</a>.(Originally published December 8, 2021)

Trip Lee Talks New Music, Quitting the Pastorate, Dealing With Doubt and More

Author and pastor Mitchel Lee talks with Faithfully Magazine Associate Editor Timothy Isaiah Cho about the “even if” life of a Christian that holds the goodness of God in one hand and the troubles of life in the other. These are themes he explores in his book, "Even If: Trusting God When Life Disappoints, Overwhelms, or Just Doesn't Make Sense." Visit faithfullymagazine.com for more.

Author and pastor Mitchel Lee talks with Faithfully Magazine Associate Editor Timothy Isaiah Cho about the “even if” life of a Christian that holds the goodness of God in one hand and the troubles of life in the other. These are themes he explores in his book, "Even If: Trusting God When Life Disappoints, Overwhelms, or Just Doesn't Make Sense." Visit <a href="http://faithfullymagazine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">faithfullymagazine.com</a> for more.

Trusting God Amid Disappointments: Mitchel Lee Talks 'Even If'

Greg Johnson

Pastor and author Dr. Greg Johnson discusses his book “Still Time to Care: What We Can Learn from the Church’s Failed Attempt to Cure Homosexuality” with Faithfully Magazine’s Associate Editor Timothy Isaiah Cho.  Learn more at https://faithfullymagazine.com.

Pastor and author Dr. Greg Johnson discusses his book “Still Time to Care: What We Can Learn from the Church’s Failed Attempt to Cure Homosexuality” with Faithfully Magazine’s Associate Editor Timothy Isaiah Cho. Learn more at <a href="https://faithfullymagazine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://faithfullymagazine.com</a>.

On Caring for Versus 'Curing' LGBTQ Believers With Pastor Greg Johnson

Angela Parker

New Testament scholar and Womanist theologian Dr. Angela N. Parker discusses her book, “If God Still Breathes, Why Can’t I?: Black Lives Matter and Biblical Authority,” with Faithfully Magazine Managing Editor Nicola A. Menzie. In the book, Parker argues that white supremacy undergirds the Christian doctrines of inerrancy and infallibility, and offers an approach that embraces women and people of color. Learn more at https://faithfullymagazine.com (https://amzn.to/3eKTNVl).

New Testament scholar and Womanist theologian Dr. Angela N. Parker discusses her book, “If God Still Breathes, Why Can’t I?: Black Lives Matter and Biblical Authority,” with Faithfully Magazine Managing Editor Nicola A. Menzie. In the book, Parker argues that white supremacy undergirds the Christian doctrines of inerrancy and infallibility, and offers an approach that embraces women and people of color. Learn more at <a href="https://faithfullymagazine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://faithfullymagazine.com</a> (<a href="https://amzn.to/3eKTNVl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3eKTNVl</a>).

'If God Still Breathes, Why Can't I?' With Dr. Angela Parker

Faithfully Podcast is the flagship podcast for Faithfully Magazine and features editorial staff in conversation with academics, pastors, activists, artists, and others about how Christianity informs their perspectives on faith, race, and culture. Hosted by Managing Editor Nicola A. Menzie and Associate Editor Timothy Isaiah Cho. Owned and operated by Faithfully Media, LLC.

Dante Stewart

Danté Stewart discusses themes in his new book, "Shoutin in the Fire: An American Epistle" (amzn.to/31DwXvW) with Faithfully Magazine Managing Editor Nicola A. Menzie. In "Shoutin' in the Fire," Stewart grapples with the intersecting identities of being Black, Christian, and American. Find more at faithfullymagazine.com.

Danté Stewart discusses themes in his new book, "Shoutin in the Fire: An American Epistle" (<a href="http://amzn.to/31DwXvW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">amzn.to/31DwXvW</a>) with Faithfully Magazine Managing Editor Nicola A. Menzie. In "Shoutin' in the Fire," Stewart grapples with the intersecting identities of being Black, Christian, and American. Find more at <a href="http://faithfullymagazine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">faithfullymagazine.com</a>.

Dante Stewart Talks Being Black, Christian and American in 'Shoutin In The Fire'

Shields Green

In this episode of Faithfully Podcast, you’ll hear Managing Editor Nicola A. Menzie's conversation with Dr. Louis A. DeCaro Jr. about his most recent book, "The Untold Story of Shields Green: The Life and Death of a Harper's Ferry Raider." DeCaro is associate professor of Church History at Alliance Theological Seminary in New York City. He is the author of  several books, including biographical works on Chrisian abolitionist John Brown and Muslim activist Malcolm X. | The book: https://amzn.to/3kwB8Qo; Learn more: faithfullymagazine.com.

In this episode of Faithfully Podcast, you’ll hear Managing Editor Nicola A. Menzie's conversation with Dr. Louis A. DeCaro Jr. about his most recent book, "The Untold Story of Shields Green: The Life and Death of a Harper's Ferry Raider." DeCaro is associate professor of Church History at Alliance Theological Seminary in New York City. He is the author of several books, including biographical works on Chrisian abolitionist John Brown and Muslim activist Malcolm X. | The book: <a href="https://amzn.to/3kwB8Qo;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3kwB8Qo;</a> Learn more: <a href="http://faithfullymagazine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">faithfullymagazine.com</a>.

Black Harper's Ferry Raider Shields Green With Louis A. DeCaro Jr

Bridget Eileen Rivera, blogger of the popular website, Meditations of a Traveling Nun. Rivera discusses themes in her new book, "Heavy Burdens: Seven Ways LGBTQ Christians Experience Harm in the Church." "In Heavy Burdens," Rivera examines how Christian communities alienate and condemn LGBTQ people, highlights the pain of LGBTQ Christians, and outlines a path for churches to develop a better approach. Learn more: https://faithfullymagazine.com/bridget-eileen-rivera-interview-heavy-burdens/

Bridget Eileen Rivera, blogger of the popular website, Meditations of a Traveling Nun. Rivera discusses themes in her new book, "Heavy Burdens: Seven Ways LGBTQ Christians Experience Harm in the Church." "In Heavy Burdens," Rivera examines how Christian communities alienate and condemn LGBTQ people, highlights the pain of LGBTQ Christians, and outlines a path for churches to develop a better approach. Learn more: <a href="https://faithfullymagazine.com/bridget-eileen-rivera-interview-heavy-burdens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://faithfullymagazine.com/bridget-eileen-rivera-interview-heavy-burdens/</a>

Church Must Be Safe for All LGBTQ Christians, Says 'Heavy Burdens' Author

Kat Armas

Kat Armas speaks with Faithfully Magazine Associate Editor Timothy Isaiah Cho about her latest book, "Abuelita Faith" (https://amzn.to/37GEf1A). In the book, "Armas shows us how voices on the margins … have more to teach us about following God than we realize." Visit faithfullymagazine.com for more and follow us on Twitter @faithfullymag.

Kat Armas speaks with Faithfully Magazine Associate Editor Timothy Isaiah Cho about her latest book, "Abuelita Faith" (<a href="https://amzn.to/37GEf1A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/37GEf1A</a>). In the book, "Armas shows us how voices on the margins … have more to teach us about following God than we realize." Visit <a href="http://faithfullymagazine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">faithfullymagazine.com</a> for more and follow us on Twitter @faithfullymag.

Kat Armas Talks 'Abuelita Faith' and Women of the Bible

Terry M. Wildman, lead translator of the First Nations Version of the New Testament (https://amzn.to/3xNWrAZ), speaks with Editorial Fellow Evana D. Upshaw about the first known translation of the New Testament into a culturally relevant style for the Indigenous peoples of North America. Wildman, founder of Rain Ministries, is also director of spiritual growth and leadership development for Native InterVarsity. Visit faithfullymagazine.com for more and follow us on Twitter @faithfullymag.

Terry M. Wildman, lead translator of the First Nations Version of the New Testament (<a href="https://amzn.to/3xNWrAZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3xNWrAZ</a>), speaks with Editorial Fellow Evana D. Upshaw about the first known translation of the New Testament into a culturally relevant style for the Indigenous peoples of North America. Wildman, founder of Rain Ministries, is also director of spiritual growth and leadership development for Native InterVarsity. Visit <a href="http://faithfullymagazine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">faithfullymagazine.com</a> for more and follow us on Twitter @faithfullymag.

First Nations Bible Version Created By and For Indigenous North Americans

Jackie Hill Perry

Jackie Hill Perry, bestselling author of “Gay Girl, Good God,” speaks with Associate Editor Timothy Isaiah Cho about themes in her latest book, “Holier Than Thou: How God’s Holiness Helps Us Trust Him” (https://amzn.to/3AGEFRM). Learn more at faithfullymagazine.com. (Photo: B&amp;H Publishing)

Jackie Hill Perry, bestselling author of “Gay Girl, Good God,” speaks with Associate Editor Timothy Isaiah Cho about themes in her latest book, “Holier Than Thou: How God’s Holiness Helps Us Trust Him” (<a href="https://amzn.to/3AGEFRM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3AGEFRM</a>). Learn more at <a href="http://faithfullymagazine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">faithfullymagazine.com</a>. (Photo: B&amp;H Publishing)

Jackie Hill Perry Talks 'Holier Than Thou' Book

Anthea Butler

Dr. Anthea Butler is associate professor of Religious Studies and Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Butler, an expert on African American and American history and religion, recently authored "White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America." In "White Evangelical Racism," Butler peels back the layers of history to examine the core of conservative evangelical activism and power. In this episode, Faithfully Magazine’s Associate Editor Timothy Isaiah Cho speaks with Butler about themes in "White Evangelical Racism." The interview was conducted July 11, 2021. Find the transcript at https://faithfullymagazine.com/interview-anthea-butler. (Photo: Torrence L. Neal)

Dr. Anthea Butler is associate professor of Religious Studies and Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Butler, an expert on African American and American history and religion, recently authored "White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America." In "White Evangelical Racism," Butler peels back the layers of history to examine the core of conservative evangelical activism and power. In this episode, Faithfully Magazine’s Associate Editor Timothy Isaiah Cho speaks with Butler about themes in "White Evangelical Racism." The interview was conducted July 11, 2021. Find the transcript at <a href="https://faithfullymagazine.com/interview-anthea-butler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://faithfullymagazine.com/interview-anthea-butler</a>. (Photo: Torrence L. Neal)

Dr. Anthea Butler Talks 'White Evangelical Racism'

Sho Baraka

Artist and activist Sho Baraka talks with Faithfully Magazine's Associate Editor Timothy Isaiah Cho about themes in his debut book, "He Saw That It Was Good." (Recorded 04/08/2021)

Sho Baraka on New Book 'He Saw That It Was Good'

Daniel Hill

Faithfully Magazine talks with "White Lies" author and pastor Daniel Hill on the subject of "the White moderate" in this interview that was streamed live on Facebook. Our Associate Editor Timothy Isaiah Cho hosts this March 8, 2021, conversation.Cho originally spoke with Hill about his book, "White Lies: Nine Ways to Expose and Resist the Racial Systems That Divide Us," in December 2020. That Q&amp;A was published on faithfullymagazine.com under the headline "Interview: ‘To Love Jesus Is to Hate White Supremacy’—Daniel Hill Talks ‘White Lies’ Book (https://faithfullymagazine.com/interv...​). An excerpt of that interview:"In Fall 2017, Faithfully Magazine interviewed Daniel Hill about his book 'White Awake: An Honest Look at What It Means to Be White.' Now, after years engaging with White Christians to help them embark on their own racial and cultural awakening, Hill has published 'White Lies: Nine Ways to Expose and Resist the Racial Systems That Divide Us.'"Hill, the founding pastor of River City Community Church in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, gives his readers a sequel to White Awake with practical steps to confront white supremacy."In this Facebook Live Q&amp;A, Hill responds to questions from viewers.Thanks for listening.#FacebookLive​ #Q​&amp;A #WhiteModerate​ #Christianity​ #Race​ #Racism​ #WhiteSupremacy​ #RacialReconcliation​ #MultiethnicChurch​ #Diversity​ #FaithfullyMagazine​ #Interview

Faithfully Magazine talks with "White Lies" author and pastor Daniel Hill on the subject of "the White moderate" in this interview that was streamed live on Facebook. Our Associate Editor Timothy Isaiah Cho hosts this March 8, 2021, conversation. Cho originally spoke with Hill about his book, "White Lies: Nine Ways to Expose and Resist the Racial Systems That Divide Us," in December 2020. That Q&amp;A was published on <a href="http://faithfullymagazine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">faithfullymagazine.com</a> under the headline "Interview: ‘To Love Jesus Is to Hate White Supremacy’—Daniel Hill Talks ‘White Lies’ Book (<a href="https://faithfullymagazine.com/interv...​" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://faithfullymagazine.com/interv...​</a>). An excerpt of that interview: "In Fall 2017, Faithfully Magazine interviewed Daniel Hill about his book 'White Awake: An Honest Look at What It Means to Be White.' Now, after years engaging with White Christians to help them embark on their own racial and cultural awakening, Hill has published 'White Lies: Nine Ways to Expose and Resist the Racial Systems That Divide Us.' "Hill, the founding pastor of River City Community Church in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, gives his readers a sequel to White Awake with practical steps to confront white supremacy." In this Facebook Live Q&amp;A, Hill responds to questions from viewers. Thanks for listening. #FacebookLive​ #Q​&amp;A #WhiteModerate​ #Christianity​ #Race​ #Racism​ #WhiteSupremacy​ #RacialReconcliation​ #MultiethnicChurch​ #Diversity​ #FaithfullyMagazine​ #Interview

'White Lies' Author Daniel Hill on the White Moderate (Facebook Live Q&A)

Teresa Hairston

Dr. Teresa Hairston, founder and publisher emeritus of “Gospel Today” magazine, discusses her journey in the gospel music industry as an influencer and businesswoman in this conversation with Faithfully Magazine’s Managing Editor Nicola A. Menzie. Their conversation centers on Hairston’s documentation of her journey in the new book, “Unstoppable: The Incredible Journey of America's #1 Christian Lifestyle Magazine.”Hairston discusses the inspiration for founding “Gospel Today” magazine, its successes, and the LifeWay Bookstore scandal that ultimately led to the popular Christian magazine’s end. Hairston, who overcame a close encounter with COVID-19, also shares lessons she learned as a businesswoman in a male-dominated industry, her regrets, and ongoing work to shape the future of the gospel music industry. The interview was recorded February 25, 2021.The publisher describes “Unstoppable” as “the story of an incredible entrepreneurial journey. It chronicles the life of a daring young African American woman, Teresa Hairston, a single mom raising three children and working three jobs. She only had $300 to invest in her dream. But, with tremendous odds stacked against her, she boot-strapped her way to a successful media conglomerate that produced Gospel Today Magazine, ‘America’s #1 Christian Lifestyle Magazine.’” Learn more at: https://books2liveby.com/product/unstoppable/.Follow Faithfully Magazine at faithfullymagazine.com.#TeresaHairston #GospelToday #Magazines #Interview #LifeWayBookstores #GospelMusic #FaithfullyMagazine

Dr. Teresa Hairston, founder and publisher emeritus of “Gospel Today” magazine, discusses her journey in the gospel music industry as an influencer and businesswoman in this conversation with Faithfully Magazine’s Managing Editor Nicola A. Menzie. Their conversation centers on Hairston’s documentation of her journey in the new book, “Unstoppable: The Incredible Journey of America's #1 Christian Lifestyle Magazine.” Hairston discusses the inspiration for founding “Gospel Today” magazine, its successes, and the LifeWay Bookstore scandal that ultimately led to the popular Christian magazine’s end. Hairston, who overcame a close encounter with COVID-19, also shares lessons she learned as a businesswoman in a male-dominated industry, her regrets, and ongoing work to shape the future of the gospel music industry. The interview was recorded February 25, 2021. The publisher describes “Unstoppable” as “the story of an incredible entrepreneurial journey. It chronicles the life of a daring young African American woman, Teresa Hairston, a single mom raising three children and working three jobs. She only had $300 to invest in her dream. But, with tremendous odds stacked against her, she boot-strapped her way to a successful media conglomerate that produced Gospel Today Magazine, ‘America’s #1 Christian Lifestyle Magazine.’” Learn more at: <a href="https://books2liveby.com/product/unstoppable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://books2liveby.com/product/unstoppable/</a>. Follow Faithfully Magazine at <a href="http://faithfullymagazine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">faithfullymagazine.com</a>. #TeresaHairston #GospelToday #Magazines #Interview #LifeWayBookstores #GospelMusic #FaithfullyMagazine

Teresa Hairston, 'Gospel Today' Founder, Talks 'Unstoppable' Book

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