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Definition Radio2025/4/26 - Oaks gets into a whole bunch of new tunesOaks gets into a whole bunch of new tunes.
Playlist:
Hunger Back by Mouthpi3ce
Vengeance by Tae Lamar ft. Griffin, Procyse & DJ Kair One
Don’t Quit Your Day Job by Jered Sanders & FUTURISTIC
Christlife by E.Man ft. iNTELLECT & Kepz
41 by Young C
Food Desert by Aasha Marie
Ghost by Braille & 1995
GET SAVED 2 by 7Scripture ft. HK, RenzoMck & Jeremiah 1:5
God On My Side by Y Shadey & Still Shadey
Fallout by The Profit
BITTER WORDS by Mr Diabolical ft. The Profit
Top Up (SZN 4.EP.8) by Aligned Vision & Si Knightly
Time by 678NATH & Aligned Vision
Grind Al...2025-05-0200 min
Make It PlainMalcolm & Good IntentionsIn this episode, we delve into the complex nature of racism and how it operates under the surface through condescension, bias, and power imbalances. We examine the importance of humility, empathy, and genuine understanding in addressing the root causes of injustice and overcoming the divisions that have plagued our society for far too long. Along the way, we draw on the wisdom of Jesus, the power of the Gospel to change, and the timeless principle of the Golden Rule, exploring how we can put these teachings into practice.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/make-it-plain/do...2023-02-2135 min
Make It PlainMalcolm & Black BrotherhoodIn this final ep of season 2, Phil and Taelor discuss the Malcolm quote:"We Black men have a hard enough time in our own struggle for justice—and already have enough enemies as it is—to make a drastic mistake of attacking each other and adding more weight to an already unbearable load."Follow Phillip HolmesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhillipMichaelHolmesTwitter: https://twitter.com/phillipmholmesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipmholmes/Follow Taelor GrayTwitter: https://twitter.com/tael...2022-04-1840 minMake It PlainMalcolm & VictimhoodIn this week’s episode of Make it Plain, Phillip Holmes and Taelor Gray discuss this quote from Malcolm X:"I see America through the eyes of the victim. I don't see an American dream. I see an American nightmare.”Follow Phillip HolmesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhillipMichaelHolmesTwitter: https://twitter.com/phillipmholmesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipmholmes/Follow Taelor GrayTwitter: https://twitter.com/taelor_grayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/taelor_gray/2022-04-0433 minMake It PlainMalcolm & The Black VoteIn this episode of Make it Plain, Phillip Holmes and Taelor Gray discuss a quote in which Malcolm X offers a vision of what minority voters are capable of accomplishing.Follow Phillip HolmesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhillipMichaelHolmesTwitter: https://twitter.com/phillipmholmesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipmholmes/Follow Taelor GrayTwitter: https://twitter.com/taelor_grayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/taelor_gray/Learn more about Make It Plain: https://makeitplain.co...2022-03-2142 minMake It PlainMalcolm & TokenismIn this week’s episode of Make it Plain, Phillip Holmes and Taelor Gray explore the following Malcolm X quote:"Then in the second semester of the second grade, I was elected class president. It surprised me even more than other people. But I can see now why the class might have done it. My grades were among the highest in the school. I was unique in my class, like a pink poodle. And I was proud. I'm not going to say I wasn't. In fact, by then, I didn't really have much feeling about being a Ne...2022-03-1437 minMake It PlainMalcolm & The North vs SouthIn this episode of Make it Plain, Phillip Holmes and Taelor Gray examine the differences and commonalities in the experiences of African Americans in the North versus those in the South. Follow Phillip HolmesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhillipMichaelHolmesTwitter: https://twitter.com/phillipmholmesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipmholmes/Follow Taelor GrayTwitter: https://twitter.com/taelor_grayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/taelor_gray/Learn more about Make It Plain: https://makeit...2022-03-0738 minMake It PlainMalcolm & Real ProgressIn this episode of Make it Plain, Phillip Holmes and Taelor Gray talk about an illustration from Malcolm X that remains relevant today.Follow Phillip HolmesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhillipMichaelHolmesTwitter: https://twitter.com/phillipmholmesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipmholmes/Follow Taelor GrayTwitter: https://twitter.com/taelor_grayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/taelor_gray/Learn more about Make It Plain: https://makeitplain.coJoin the Patreon Community: https...2022-02-2841 min
Make It PlainMalcolm & PoliticsIn the season two premiere episode of Make it Plain, Phillip Holmes and Taelor Gray discuss Malcolm X’s views on the American political party system and relate his words to today’s polarized political environment.Follow Phillip HolmesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhillipMichaelHolmesTwitter: https://twitter.com/phillipmholmesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipmholmes/Follow Taelor GrayTwitter: https://twitter.com/taelor_grayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/taelor_gray/Learn more about Mak...2022-02-2136 min
The SubstanceFeed Drop | Make It Plain: Malcolm's Intellectual IntegritySurprise! We're excited and honored to share a very special feed drop with you all today!
You may remember Phillip Holmes from our great conversation in Episode 70 where we talked about Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., what people get wrong about them, and the importance of properly understanding power dynamics. He also cofounded The Witness (formerly The Reformed African American Network) with past guest Jemar Tisby, was an original host of their podcast Pass The Mic, where he met his wonderful, multi-talented wife Jasmine (you should get her books Mother To Son & Carved in Ebony...2022-02-1641 min
The Ambassador PodcastSeason 3 - Episode 11: Malcolm Slandered: In Collaboration with the Make It Plain PodcastThis week, we are presenting an episode from our friends, Phillip Holmes and Taelor Gray, and their “insightful and challenging” podcast Make It Plain. In this episode of the Make It Plain podcast, host Phillip Holmes and Taelor Gray discuss how Malcolm X was slandered. Holmes and Gray reflect on how Malcolm X’s quote was frighteningly accurate and how this perception of him is alive and well today. They explore the motives for this misrepresentation and why Malcolm X predicted that the press would be the culprit rather than the government or FBI. Phillip closes by sharing a story ab...2022-02-1452 min
Truth Over Tribe: Christian Takes on Culture, News & PoliticsFeatured Podcast: "Make It Plain" on Malcolm XWe're shaking things up! In this week's episode, we're featuring another podcast: Make It Plain! In this podcast, hosts Phillip M. Holmes and Taelor Gray offer Christian reflections on the words and life of the controversial civil rights leader, Malcolm X. Today, Patrick is sharing his personal favorite Make It Plain episode. You'll hear Holmes and Gray discuss how the perception of Malcolm X was unfairly and inaccurately shaped by the media. They'll also explore the ways that Malcolm X lived through (and predicted) the power of the press to slander and spin stories. Listen now!2022-02-1452 minMake It PlainBonus: Who Killed Malcolm XIn this episode, Phillip and Taelor discuss the Netflix documentary, Who Killed Malcolm X, which follows the work of Abdur-Rahman Muhammad. For over 30 years, Muhammad has been investigating the assassination of Malcolm X. The documentary investigates the allegations made in the 1977 Hayer affidavits.The discussion took place prior to the Manhattan district attorney's announcement that convictions of Muhammad A. Aziz and Khalil Islam, who both served 20 years in prison for the murder of Malcolm X, would be thrown out. A brief update is provided at the end.Follow Phillip HolmesFacebook: https://www.face...2021-11-181h 05The Substance70: Interview | Phillip Holmes on Power and Malcolm XWhen people think about Malcolm X they are likely to have strong feelings one way or the other, whether or not they are familiar with his life and writing. Phillip Holmes is our guest this week and he and his longtime friend, rapper and pastor Taelor Gray, have set out to examine the words and life of Malcolm X from a Christian perspective and to set the record straight a bit. We had a wonderful time with him (which is reflected in the episode length) and we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!
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Make It PlainSeason 1 Finale: Reflections & HighlightsIn this season 1 finale, Phil and Taelor discuss their overall thoughts of the podcast so far, what they have taken away personally from the life of Malcolm X and the exciting things coming in the near future. Also, stay tuned for an exclusive listen of "Apply Pressure," a song off of Taelor's new mixtape. Thank you for all your support through Season 1. Stay tuned for more engaging content.Follow Phillip HolmesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhillipMichaelHolmesTwitter: https://twitter.com/phillipmholmesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipmholmes/2021-07-1432 minMake It PlainMalcolm & Black Women“The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.” - Malcolm XIn this episode, Phillip and Taelor welcome Jasmine Holmes to talk about how Malcolm X was a part of her upbringing, his influence on her life, her reflections on this quote as a Black woman, and much more.Follow Phillip HolmesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhillipMichaelHolmesTwitter: https://twitter.com/phillipmholmesInstagram: https...2021-07-0748 minMake It PlainMalcolm vs Martin“The white man pays...subsidizes Reverend Martin Luther King so that [he] can teach the negroes to be defenseless. That's what you mean by ‘non-violent,’ to be defenseless, to be defenseless against one of the most cruel beasts that have ever taken people into captivity. That's the American white man.” -Malcolm XPhillip and Taelor discuss Malcolm’s harsh criticism of Dr. King’s philosophy of nonviolence. Where was Malcolm right (or fair) in his criticisms? What role did region and context play in these comments? We also discuss how Malcolm and Martin's perspectives about each other's philosophy w...2021-06-3053 minMake It PlainMalcolm & Symbolic VictoriesIn this episode, Phillip and Taelor discuss symbolic victories (e.g. Juneteenth Holiday) vs actual policy changes (e.g. police reform) and whether or not Malcolm’s assessment of America still rings true today. Also, make sure to stay tuned after the episode to hear Phil announce the winners of the Carved in Ebony giveaway!Follow Phillip HolmesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhillipMichaelHolmesTwitter: https://twitter.com/phillipmholmesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipmholmes/Follow Taelor GrayTwitter: https://twitter.com/ta...2021-06-2340 minMake It PlainInterludePhillip and Taelor are taking a break to record more episodes, but in the meantime, take a moment to hear about some very exciting stuff happening. Make sure to check out our awesome book discussion available via Patreon. Thank you all so much for the amazing support you have shown Make It Plain. We are already at 4000 downloads! Last but not least, we are launching a brand new e-commerce store and to celebrate, we are doing an Instagram giveaway!Follow Phillip HolmesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhillipMichaelHolmesTwitter: https://tw...2021-06-1601 minMake It PlainMalcolm's Intellectual IntegrityIn this episode of Make it Plain, Phillip Holmes and Taelor Gray discuss intellectual integrity. Malcolm X’s commitment to honesty, humility, and open-mindedness in the pursuit of truth drives us back to the Scriptures and reminds us of the posture every Christian should have.Follow Phillip HolmesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhillipMichaelHolmesTwitter: https://twitter.com/phillipmholmesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipmholmes/Follow Taelor GrayTwitter: https://twitter.com/taelor_grayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/taelor...2021-06-0937 minMake It PlainMalcolm SlanderedIn this episode of the Make It Plain podcast, host Phillip Holmes and Taelor Gray discuss how Malcolm X was slandered. In his autobiography, Malcolm wrote:“When I am dead — I say it that way because, from the things I know, I do not expect to live long enough to read this book in its finished form — I want you to just watch and see if I’m not right in what I say: that the white man, in his press, is going to identify me with “hate”. He will make use of me dead, as he...2021-06-0247 minMake It PlainMalcolm MisunderstoodOn this episode of the Make It Plain podcast, host Phillip Holmes and Taelor Gray kickoff episode 1 discussing misperceptions of Malcolm X. In his autobiography, Malcolm wrote:“Why am I as I am? To understand that of any person, his whole life, from birth must be reviewed. All of our experiences fuse into our personality. Everything that ever happened to us is an ingredient.” To start the conversation, Holmes and Gray share how they were exposed to Malcolm X. Gray was exposed to Malcolm X by his mother at an ea...2021-05-2646 minMake It PlainMake It Plain TrailerMake It Plain is a podcast for mature Christians in which Phillip Holmes and Taelor Gray offer Christian reflections on the words and life of the controversial civil rights leader Malcolm X.Follow Phillip HolmesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhillipMichaelHolmesTwitter: https://twitter.com/phillipmholmesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipmholmes/Follow Taelor GrayTwitter: https://twitter.com/taelor_grayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/taelor_gray/Learn more about Make It Plain: https...2021-05-1702 min