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The Politics of Jesus PodcastIsrael, Palestine, and the Black Church: A Discussion with Marc Lamont HillThis conversation explores the intersection of theology, justice, and global solidarity by examining how the Black Church engages (or avoids) the realities of Israel and Palestine. Dr. Marc Lamont Hill joins Rev. LaKesha Womack and Dr. Obery Hendricks to unpack the historical, political, and theological dimensions of the conflict and consider the Church’s moral responsibility in confronting systems of apartheid, occupation, and oppression.
2025-11-1051 min
The Politics of Jesus PodcastHow We Defeated the Proud Boys: Strategies for Countering Extremism Against Our Communities featuring Rev. William H. Lamar IVIn December 2020, members of the violent extremist group, the Proud Boys, trespassed on the grounds of Metropolitan AME Church in Washington, D.C., to tear down its Black Lives Matter banner, an act echoing generations of white supremacist attacks on Black sacred spaces.In February 2025, Metropolitan AME won a legal victory against the racist group, but the deeper struggle for dignity, safety, and justice in Black faith communities continues.In this powerful episode of The Politics of Jesus Podcast, hosts Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev. LaKesha Womack sit down with Rev. William H. Lamar IV...
2025-10-2947 min
The Politics of Jesus PodcastBlack Women's Fight for Justice in the Church and Body PoliticIn this thought-provoking episode of The Politics of Jesus Podcast, Dr. Renita J. Weems—renowned biblical scholar, minister, and author—joins Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev. LaKesha Womack for an unflinching discussion of Black women’s ongoing struggle for justice within both the church and the broader political landscape.Dr. Weems sheds light on the double burden of racism and sexism Black women confront, examining how faith traditions, sacred texts, and political systems are used to both oppress and empower black women. The discussion unpacks the prophetic role Black women have played in movements for justice, the cost o...
2025-10-231h 08
The Politics of Jesus PodcastAdvocating for Your Neighbors When They Don't Love You BackWhat does it mean to live out the commandment to “love your neighbor” in a society marked by division, hostility, and indifference?In this powerful episode of The Politics of Jesus Podcast, Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev. LaKesha Womack have a timely conversation on the radical call to advocacy and love in action.This episode challenges listeners to consider the cost of authentic discipleship and the transformative power of advocating for those who may never return the love.
2025-10-2347 min
The Politics of Jesus PodcastSacred Shifts: Embracing Change and Culture in Faithful Churches with Rev. Dr. Teresa Fry BrownThis episode, hosted by Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev. LaKesha Womack, examines how the church can faithfully navigate change faithfully in a rapidly shifting cultural, political, and spiritual landscape. Rev. Dr. Theresa Fry Brown will share insights on “sacred shifts”—the ways congregations, clergy, and communities of faith can embrace transformation without losing sight of their spiritual grounding.
2025-10-0847 min
The Politics of Jesus PodcastHow Our Political Environment Affects Children Living in Poverty with Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, President and CEO of the Children's Defense FundIn this compelling episode of The Politics of Jesus Podcast, Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, President and CEO of the Children’s Defense Fund, joins Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev. LaKesha Womack to examine how the Trump administration’s policies could negatively impact the lives of America’s children, particularly those living in poverty. Drawing on his extensive experience as a community leader and child advocate, Wilson explores the systemic challenges—ranging from education inequities to healthcare gaps, food insecurity, and housing instability—that affect vulnerable children every day, and offers bold, actionable strategies for alleviating them.
2025-09-3049 min
The Politics of Jesus PodcastDivided by Race, Not by Faith with Robert P. Jones, Author of White Too LongWhy does the same Bible lead to such different political convictions in Black and white churches? How do white MAGA Christians justify their support of Donald Trump?In this illuminating episode of The Politics of Jesus Podcast, Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev. LaKesha sit down with respected religious scholar Robert P. Jones, author of the highly acclaimed book, White Too Long, to explore the deep-seated historical and theological factors that have resulted in the radically different, even oppositional ways that black and white Christians engage in politics and practice their faith.Connect with us:
2025-09-2248 min
The Politics of Jesus PodcastThe Black Tradition of Resistance to Fascism with Rev. Dr. Michael Eric DysonDonald Trump and his MAGA Christo-nationalists are daily attempting to push America into full-blown fascism. Yet when thinking of anti-fascism, what usually comes to mind are the grassroots resistance movements in Europe that opposed Hitler and Mussolini. In this powerful episode of The Politics of Jesus Podcast, the renowned Baptist minister and political commentator, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, joins hosts Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev. LaKesha Womack to discuss an alternative to Eurocentric anti-fascist ideations: “The Black Tradition of Resistance to Fascism,” and the resources that Black culture offers for the struggle against Trump’s fascist onslaught. Using the work o...
2025-09-151h 04
The Politics of Jesus PodcastThe Politics of Jesus Podcast: Prelaunch Sneak Peek 🎙️✨Join us for an exclusive sneak peek into the brand-new season of The Politics of Jesus Podcast with Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev. LaKesha Womack. In this special prelaunch show, we’ll share the vision behind the podcast, what you can expect from upcoming episodes, and why these conversations matter now more than ever.Tune in to hear about the powerful topics, dynamic guests, and thought-provoking discussions that will challenge, inspire, and invite you to see the intersection of faith, justice, and public life in new ways.📅 Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look—your chance to get re...
2025-09-0541 min