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Karen Hunter Is Awesome!Are We So “Wicked”? (A Discussion with Tyler Merritt)Karen Hunter shares her controversial perspective on 'Wicked' with Actor, Author & Activist - Tyler Merritt.
2025-04-2523 min
The Conversation with Adam WeberMy Mentors: Bob Merritt on Shortcomings as Strengths (South Dakota #13)Today’s episode is the second episode in My Mentors series. My guest today is my dear friend and mentor, Bob Merritt - the former Senior Pastor of Eagle Brook Church in Minnesota. During his 29 years at Eagle Brook, the church expanded from 300 people to 28,000 and grew to 10 locations throughout the Twin Cities metro. He now spends his time helping pastors and speaking at churches. As a pastor, I have looked to Bob for advice on how to build faith for big things and so much more. The impact he’s had on me and the church I past...2025-04-1452 min
The Michele Tafoya PodcastMeet a Fan of Trump’s Tariffs: Captain Tyler MerrittCaptain (RET) Tyler Merritt is the CEO of veteran-owned NineLine Apparel. What we didn’t know was his stance on stem cell research and therapies; his views on tariffs; and his unwavering commitment to reviving American patriotism. This won’t be the last we hear from this great American. Thank you to our sponsor! SleepCreme.com For your best night’s sleep, head to SleepCreme.com and use the code “GAMEDAY” at checkout for FREE STANDARD SHIPPING on your first order! Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Re...2025-04-1030 minThe Michele Tafoya PodcastMeet a Fan of Trump’s Tariffs: Captain Tyler MerrittCaptain (RET) Tyler Merritt is the CEO of veteran-owned NineLine Apparel. What we didn’t know was his stance on stem cell research and therapies; his views on tariffs; and his unwavering commitment to reviving American patriotism. This won’t be the last we hear from this great American. Thank you to our sponsor! SleepCreme.com For your best night’s sleep, head to SleepCreme.com and use the code “GAMEDAY” at checkout for FREE STANDARD SHIPPING on your first order! Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Re...2025-04-1030 min
For The Love With Jen Hatmaker PodcastTyler Merritt’s This Changes EverythingDescription:Cancer is a tough topic—hard to discuss, isolating, and disorienting for those facing it. For Tyler Merritt, a beloved voice in the JHBC community, confronting mortality sparked a fresh perspective on life.Tyler joins Jen to talk about This Changes Everything, his humorous and heartfelt love letter to life after battling cancer. With his signature humor, pop culture nods, and musical theater references (plus a killer playlist), Tyler weaves candid stories of surgery and treatment with playful asides—think a five-page play about his appendix and Taylor Swift-inspired subtitles.Things may go o...2025-03-071h 11
All About ChangeTyler Merritt - Before You Call the Cops, Storytelling and Empathy Driven Social JusticeTyler Merritt is a Nashville-based actor, comedian, vocalist, and creator of The Tyler Merritt Project. He believes empathy is a powerful tool to fight injustice and encourages people to step out of the anonymity of social media and engage in face-to-face conversations. Using his creativity, Tyler Merritt challenges racism and promotes empathy. In 2018, Tyler's viral video "Before You Call The Cops" (released by The Tyler Merritt Project) was viewed by over 18 million people worldwide and voted one of the Top 20 videos of the year by NowThisPolitics. In 2020, “Before You Call the Cops” recirculated and has s...2025-02-1830 minKaren Hunter Is Awesome!Tyler Merritt Confronts Living in 'This Changes Everything'From earlier this month, Tyler Merritt joined us to discuss his latest book on publication day! He details cherishing life and family after cancer threatened his own life.
2025-01-2716 min
Morse Code Podcast with Korby LenkerViral Sensation Tyler Merritt Talks Race, Humor, and his Inspiring New Book. MCP #213Quick note before the show - after taking almost 4 years off to produce the Morse Code TV Pilot, I’m about to release some new music. So so excited about this. The first single is called Meet Me at the End of the World. Its about reaching for love at all costs. I texted our guest Tyler Merritt the track after our interview last week and, to quote the man: “The whole song is super melodic. Great lyrical imagery. Super solid song bro”. So, early reviews are promising! The single launch party and Korby full band show (!) is Saturday Feb 15...2025-01-161h 05
Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?#427 This Changes Everything: On Cancer, Fear, Laughter & Lament with Tyler MerrittYou are in for a treat this week! We are back with my good friend Tyler Merritt today, who has been on the show before. Tyler is a Nashville-based actor, author, musician, activist, cancer survivor, and founder of The Tyler Merritt Project. He’s appeared in shows like Netflix’s Outer Banks, Marvel’s Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and NBC’s Young Rock. Tyler is also the author of the bestselling memoir I Take My Coffee Black and the children’s book A Door Made for Me. I’m thrilled to have him back on the show today t...2025-01-1544 min
Turn Downtime Into Storytime With Full AudiobookThis Changes Everything: A Surprisingly Funny Book About Race, Cancer, Faith, and Other Things We Don't Talk About Audiobook by Tyler MerrittListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 782263
Title: This Changes Everything: A Surprisingly Funny Book About Race, Cancer, Faith, and Other Things We Don't Talk About
Author: Tyler Merritt
Narrator: Tyler Merritt
Format: Unabridged
Length: 08:00:00
Language: English
Release date: 01-14-25
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Biography & Memoir, Counseling & Inspirational, General Comedy
Summary:
A cancer diagnosis caused Tyler Merritt—beloved author of I Take My Coffee Black—to realize that there was no time for anger, unforgiveness, foolishness, or lost friendships. None of us have any time to waste.
When Tyler Merritt was...2025-01-148h 00
We're All in This TogetherThis Changes Everything: The Power of Vulnerability with Tyler MerrittOn this episode I had the honor and privilege of talking to my friend, Tyler Merritt, about his brand new book, This Changes Everything: A Surprisingly Funny Story about Race, Cancer, Faith, and Other Things We Don’t Talk About. Tyler’s wisdom, wit, depth, and insight are inspiring and important. In our conversation, we discuss the power of vulnerability, how proximity breeds empathy, why facing death can be both terrifying and liberating, the importance of keeping things in perspective, and why it’s essential to be real about how we feel. Resources: We’re All...2025-01-141h 07Karen Hunter Is Awesome!Three Thoughtful Questions with Tyler MerrittAuthor, Actor, & Activist Tyler Merritt joins to answer three thoughtful questions from Karen Hunter.
2025-01-0722 min
Book Friends ForeverThis Changes Everything By Tyler Merritt (Audiobook Excerpt)On Sale: Jan 14, 2025
Read by Tyler Merritt, Jerrie Merritt, David Tieche, Dr. Marcus Tan
From the author of I Take My Coffee Black, a sobering, humorous memoir about learning to let go and embrace the sanctity of life after being diagnosed with Cancer.
When Tyler Merritt was diagnosed with cancer, everything he thought he knew about what mattered in life changed. This Changes Everything is a humorous and optimistic love letter to this beautiful life.
Though he made it through a highly invasive surgery and thought he was in the clear, Tyler soon realized that the cancer had other plans...2024-12-2103 min
4 Friends & A Book PodcastS5E3: I Take My Coffee Black - Tyler Merritt4 Friends review I Take My Coffee Black, by musician, actor, and activist Tyler Merritt
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4 Friends and A Book podcast centers discussions on books, life experiences, and a little bit of everything else in between. We have organic conversations which flow naturally from the book at hand, through the writer's journey, and of course, the impact it has on the culture. Our mission is to bring inspiration and reinforce the joys of literacy within our commu2024-11-2252 min
From Glory Days: Veterans EditionFrom Glory Days: Veterans Edition ~ Tyler MerrittNov. 10, 2024 ~ Tyler Merritt joins the show to talk about taking part of the U.S. invasion into Iraq and founding Nine Line Apparel.2024-11-1037 min
Who Made You the Boss?28. Tyler Merritt on the Privilege of Imposter SyndromeJoin us as we sit down with the multi-talented Tyler Merritt to discuss his journey as a leader, actor, and author. They delve into Tyler's realization of his leadership role, his strategy to create his own opportunities in the acting world, and the significance of managing fear and ambition for mental health. The conversation also touches on Tyler's book I Take My Coffee Black, exploring its humor, niche references, and powerful message about inclusivity and representation. Listeners will be treated to light-hearted moments, including Tyler's aversion to bananas, the duo’s unpopular opinions, and their shared love for karaoke (To...2024-10-0937 min
Hate Speech10 - Big Trucks - Little Blue Pilldozer ft Merritt KWhat’s cooler: one $100K truck or ten $10K Chinese electric cars as a chariot? Merritt (@merrittk) joins us to talk about the arms race of insecurity that is Big Trucks.
We throw out some facts and it all comes down to this: big trucks and their consequences are ontologically evil. We don’t mean semis. We love those things.*
Merritt is learning to drive. Tyler thinks doctors don’t need giant trucks for stethoscopes. And Nate makes a shocking romantic choice. Then Merritt and Tyler educate Nate on an impo...2024-06-181h 19
The Actually Biblical PodcastAbraham • Number The StarsAbraham Series Episode Six. Genesis 15. Tyler Merritt, Landon LeJeune, and James Merritt discuss revelation from God. Because of Abram's choice, God is beginning to reveal things to him. In this episode, we discuss how sacrifice is the door to revelation from God. When you begin to let go of certain things for God and choose to love him and build that relationship it will naturally reveal things about God to you. What is God showing Abram?
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The Actually Biblical PodcastMusic • Kaydin Wilson, Micah Coffey, Michaela LeJeuneWhy is music so important? What makes music so powerful and what is its purpose? In this episode, we bring on Kaydin Wilson, Micah Coffey, and Michaela LeJeune and allow these amazing young people to help us in this conversation about music. In this episode, Landon LeJeune, Tyler Merritt, and James Merritt, along with guests hit the topics of ‘Worldly Music’ and the role of the musician and explain what the difference is between worship and praise.
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The Actually Biblical Podcast"God Hears Your Cries" • Kaydin Wilson • TestifyTestify Series Episode Two. In this special episode, we introduce one of our favorite members of Actually Biblical, Kaydin Wilson. Kaydin’s testimony is a story of the love of God. Tyler Merritt, Landon LeJeune, and James Merritt gathered their questions and Kaydin testified of how God will never forsake you and told his story of the redeeming power of God.
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Not Just Sunday is launching soon… if you have any questions about what we are planning please email...2024-04-2641 min
MegaRole Play with Jen Hatmaker & Tyler MerrittJen Hatmaker returns with her new friend Tyler to chat with her old friends Halle. And Gray.Jen Hatmaker: @jenhatmakerTyler Merritt: @thetylermerrittproject👉 Get all show info and ad free + bonus content HERE.Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-04-0728 min
This Is NashvilleProfile: Tyler MerrittOriginally from Las Vegas, Merritt talks about the multicultural background that he comes from and his family’s roots in the South. After going viral in 2020 for a previously published video called “Before You Call the Police,” he gained national attention for his works on race, leading to the publication of his memoir, "I Take My Coffee Black."
Today, he'll talk with host Khalil Ekulona about the upcoming elections, diversity in Nashville, and how he talks about difficult, political topics.
This episode was produced by Elizabeth Burton. 2024-04-0150 min
For The Love With Jen Hatmaker PodcastFrom Small Town To Big Influence: Jerrie Merritt’s Legacy of Giving BackIn this week’s episode in our Black Trailblazer’s series, Jen may have leveraged her connections, and we couldn’t be more thrilled that she did. We’re excited to have a wonderful sit down with the amazing Jerrie Merritt (who just happens to be Jen’s boyfriend Tyler’s mother–and a Black trailblazer in every sense of the word). In addition to being Tyler’s mom, Jerrie’s currently the Senior VP of Community Development at the Bank of Nevada in Las Vegas. Her banking career spans 40 plus years, where her job now is discerning funding for community deve...2024-02-281h 08
The Missing and Unexplained PodcastMISSING: Dean Kelly Morrison (Merritt/Kamloops, B.C.)On October 22, 2013, Dean Kelly Morrison disappeared after leaving his job as a painter at the 2600-hectare Stump Lake Ranch between Merritt and Kamloops. He is a 44-year-old father of three who had been living in a trailer on the ranch's property. Despite extensive search efforts, Morrison's disappearance remains a mystery to his family.It's alleged that on the day he was let go, he had an altercation with the ranch's foreman. It's also alleged that on the day Dean went missing, the Stump Lake Ranch foreman contacted members of Dean's family, asking them to get rid...2024-02-0626 min
Stage, Page & Screen with Josh ShippCraft Viral Videos with Tyler MerrittOur words matter.The ones we choose to use and the ones we choose to leave out. The medium in which we share them. The tone with which they’re shared. Whether heard or read by millions, or spoken only in our minds (consider the health benefits of “positive self-talk”). Anytime and anywhere words are used, they have an impact. They matter.Consider Tyler Merritt and his experience of becoming a viral media sensation by simply sharing a single page’s worth of thoughtfully-considered words. Words he made up a couple hours before recording...2023-10-011h 28
Normalize The Conversation by Inspiring My GenerationBeing Black in America: The Impact of Racism on Mental Health with Tyler MerrittToday we're confronting some pressing questions that society often shies away from.
Should the color of your skin dictate your perception of beauty? Should a routine traffic stop inspire fear for your life? Should the simple act of crossing the street require you to adjust your appearance to appear less intimidating?
In this episode, I'm honored to introduce our guest, Tyler Merritt. Tyler is not only an accomplished actor and comedian but also the visionary founder of the Tyler Merritt Project. You might recognize him from his impactful viral...2023-09-0648 min
Veteran MadeDoing Business Well and Right w/ Tyler Merritt | Founder & CEO of Nine Line ApparelCarey spoke with Tyler Merritt, a retired special operations aviator and the founder and CEO of Nine Line Apparel where he is doing business well and right, fighting modern day slavery through an ethical supply chain.
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2023-08-081h 10
The Leadercast Podcast102: Make No Assumptions w/ Tyler MerrittTyler Merritt is a Nashville-based actor, activist, cancer survivor, best selling author and founder of The Tyler Merritt Project. Tyler and Joe hit on all topics from overlapping lives in Las Vegas to how to be true to yourself outside of preconceived biases. This episode is a 45 minute rollercoaster of both laughing AND crying.Developing world-class leaders in your community is now easier than ever with Leadercast. In addition to our Flagship May event, becoming a Presenting Partner allows you to stream multiple events per year–each with an opportunity to earn money. The NE...2023-07-2545 min
The Actually Biblical PodcastYes LordA sermon from Tyler Merritt. Thanks to The Rock Church of Justin for letting us use this video. In this episode, Tyler Merritt teaches the commitment and what it means to serve and say yes lord.
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The Story BlenderTyler MerrittListen in to a powerful conversation with Tyler Merritt as we discuss the curse of being artistic, the importance of both passion and the pursuit of excellence, how Tyler fell in love with Bon Jovi, the power of telling (and listening to) stories, and the importance of viewing others as people of worth.
Tyler is the author of I Take My Coffee Black and his videos have been viewed more than 100 million times.
Give it a listen!2023-06-0942 min
Wild Precious LifeI Take My Coffee Black with Tyler MerrittTyler Merritt is a Nashville-based actor, comedian, vocalist, and creator of The Tyler Merritt Project. His viral video Before You Call The Cops has been viewed by over 100 million people worldwide. He is also the author of two books: I Take My Coffee Black and A Door Made Just for Me. In this episode, Annmarie and Tyler talk about their shared love of musical theater and how to choose love over hate in a world that too often encourages the opposite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-04-2058 min
Cosmic Reality PodcastRADIO 5G 2/14/23 - Dr Lee Merritt - Parasites-Cancer-DNA-Fear“Radio 5G” Nancy Hopkins and Mark Joseph discussing an interview of Dr. Lee Merritt and Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson
Rumble Station Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson Interview with Dr. Lee Merritt
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iWoman ReportTyler Merritt InterviewIn this episode we discuss with Tyler Merritt from the Tyler Merritt Project: "Everyday it's something new." Footage makes a difference and now we are beginning to see it, but now what? Black Lives Matter Finding Hope Coming Together.2023-01-1318 min
Burn the BoatsTyler Merritt: Patience for the IgnorantTyler Merritt is an Activist, Author, Actor, and public speaker. His video monologue, “Before You Call the Cops,” garnered national attention after the murder of George Floyd in 2020, and has been viewed tens of millions of times. Tyler’s new children's book, A Door Made for Me, is based on his own experience being rejected by neighbors because of his race. The book helps kids understand the injustice of racism in a way they can understand, while also preparing them for situations they may encounter in the future. In Tyler’s...2022-12-2042 min
Sinner Saint SisterThe Tyler Merritt Project w/Tyler Merritt | S9 E1Tyler Merritt is a master story teller. He uses his theater skills, appreciation for pop culture, observance of history, and deep love of people to draw us in, pour himself out, and change the world one laugh, one tear, one fist shake at a time. Tyler went viral in 2018 and 2020 for his heartfelt response to, as a big Black man, being stereotyped. Together, we talk about the art he pursues, the books he’s written, the power of proximity, and the Oneness we are called to. The unity God desires for us is a big project. Tyler Merritt has ta...2022-11-151h 02
For The Love With Jen Hatmaker PodcastSurprised by Love: Jen & Tyler On Where They Started and How It’s GoingIt’s time to bring a close to our Dating, Sex, & Relationships series. And what better way to wrap it all than hearing a candid conversation from Jen and her person–Tyler Merritt. If you’ve listened to this series, you might have noticed that Jen has mentioned Tyler–a long time activist and author—a time or two, and that part of the reason for this series was to explore some new territory that Jen has only been exposed to over the last year or so as she tentatively put her toe in the dating waters after the end of her...2022-10-051h 29
#WeNeedToTalk# WeNeedToTalk-Tyler Meritt: Part 2Malynda continues her conversation with Tylert Merritt. Tyler is the founder of The Tyler Merritt Project, and author of "I TAKE MY COFFEE BLACK: REFLECTIONS ON TUPAC, MUSICAL THEATER, FAITH AND BEING BLACK IN AMERICA." Throughout his career, Tyler has gained recognition through notable acting projects, including Netflix Outer Banks, NBC’s Ordinary Joe, and Marvel’s Falcon and The Winter Soldier, and serving as the face of the worldwide teaching curriculum The Gospel Project for Kids. Most recently, Tyler Merritt made headlines with his 2018 viral video "Before You Call The Cops," which has been viewed by over 100 million peop...2022-10-0331 min
#WeNeedToTalk#WeNeedToTalk- Tyler Merritt- Part 1Season 7 of #WeNeedToTalk Kicks off with a 2 part conversation with Nashville-based actor, activist & cancer survivor, Tyler Merritt. Tyler is the founder of The Tyler Merritt Project, and author of "I TAKE MY COFFEE BLACK: REFLECTIONS ON TUPAC, MUSICAL THEATER, FAITH AND BEING BLACK IN AMERICA." Throughout his career, Tyler has gained recognition through notable acting projects, including Netflix Outer Banks, NBC’s Ordinary Joe, and Marvel’s Falcon and The Winter Soldier, and serving as the face of the worldwide teaching curriculum The Gospel Project for Kids. Most recently, Tyler Merritt made headlines with his 2018 viral video "Before...2022-09-2646 minWe're All in This TogetherThe Power of Proximity with Tyler MerrittMy guest on this episode, Tyler Merritt, believes that proximity breeds empathy…and that with empathy, humanity has a fighting chance. I agree and am so inspired by him, his work, and his books. Tyler is an actor, activist, founder of the Tyler Merritt Project, and the author of the remarkable memoir, I Take My Coffee Black, as well as the brand new children’s book, A Door Made for Me. In our wide-ranging conversation, Tyler and I discuss race, religion, inclusion, authenticity, and the importance of proximity. Resources: We’re All in This Together (book), b...2022-09-201h 15
Best Full Trial Audiobooks in Better in Audio, Audie-Award WinnersA Door Made for Me by Tyler MerrittPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/603102 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Door Made for Me Author: Tyler Merritt Narrator: Tyler Merritt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 15 minutes Release date: September 13, 2022 Genres: Audie-Award Winners Publisher's Summary: This emotional and honest book explores a racist encounter from the perspective of a young Black boy, while offering a message of unconditional love and acceptance to soothe the pain of blind prejudice. In this story based on the author's childhood, a young Black boy confronts his first experience of overt racism. In recounting the events to his grandfather, the young narrator asks: “How...2022-09-1402 min
Get Best Full Audiobooks in Better in Audio, Audie-Award WinnersA Door Made for Me by Tyler MerrittPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/603102to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Door Made for Me
Author: Tyler Merritt
Narrator: Tyler Merritt
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 15 minutes
Release date: September 13, 2022
Genres: Audie-Award Winners
Publisher's Summary:
This emotional and honest book explores a racist encounter from the perspective of a young Black boy, while offering a message of unconditional love and acceptance to soothe the pain of blind prejudice. In this story based on the author's childhood, a young Black boy confronts his first experience of overt racism. In recounting the events to his grandfather, the young narrator asks: “How can...2022-09-1415 min
Listen With Your Imagination, Free Audiobook Are Your DestinationDoor Made for Me Audiobook by Tyler MerrittListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 603102
Title: Door Made for Me
Author: Tyler Merritt
Narrator: Tyler Merritt
Format: Unabridged
Length: 00:15:41
Language: English
Release date: 09-13-22
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Kids, Health & Family
Summary:
This emotional and honest book explores a racist encounter from the perspective of a young Black boy, while offering a message of unconditional love and acceptance to soothe the pain of blind prejudice.
In this story based on the author's childhood, a young Black boy confronts his first experience of overt racism. In recounting the events to his g...2022-09-1315 min
Timcast IRLTwitter Exec BLOWS WHISTLE Proving Elon Musk Was RIGHT w/Tyler MerrittTwitter Exec BLOWS WHISTLE Proving Elon Musk Was RIGHT w/Tyler Merritt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-08-242h 09
The DeconstructionistsTyler Merritt ”I Take My Coffee Black”Guest Info/Bio:
Tyler Merritt is an actor, comedian, viral sensation, activist, founder of The Tyler Merritt Project, and author of the memoir, I Take My Coffee Black: Reflections on Tupac, Musical Theater, Faith, and Being Black in America. As a 6’2” dreadlocked black man living in the South, Merritt is well aware of stereotypes and their potentially dangerous consequences. In response, Merritt has devoted his creativity to bringing his ethos of “Love. Learn. Create.” to life through his words and videos as part of The Tyler Merritt Project. His viral videos, “Before You Call the Cops” and “Walking While Bla...2022-08-161h 38
Write the Damn Book Already11: Interview with Tyler MerrittClick Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!Tyler Merritt is an Actor, Author, Activist, and Encourager, and speaking with him on this latest episode of Write the Damn Book Already was nothing short of joy-giving.His first book, I Take My Coffee Black, is part personal story, part history lesson, part laugh-out-loud humor, and part perspective-considering/shifting, and it's a must-read I'll be recommending for years to come. I N T E R V I E W H I G H L I G H T S...2022-08-111h 02Write the Damn Book Already11: Interview with Tyler MerrittClick Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!Tyler Merritt is an Actor, Author, Activist, and Encourager, and speaking with him on this latest episode of Write the Damn Book Already was nothing short of joy-giving.His first book, I Take My Coffee Black, is part personal story, part history lesson, part laugh-out-loud humor, and part perspective-considering/shifting, and it's a must-read I'll be recommending for years to come. I N T E R V I E W H I G H L I G H T S...2022-08-111h 02For The Love With Jen Hatmaker PodcastLetters from Me Camp Week 2: Me Camp Turns to We Camp with Tyler Merritt in MNThis year’s Me Camp is in full swing, community. We have traveled from Austin to Aspen, and now up, up, up to the Northwoods of Minnesota, where we find ourselves in Grand Marais. Nestled on the shores of Lake Superior, this teeny tiny town was home to Jen for 3 weeks. And she is doing it all. Eating a plethora of fried fish salads, skipping rocks in the bay, potentially trespassing to sit on a picturesque roof and read her book and drink her wine. BONUS: Jen is joined by none other than the man of the moment Tyler Me...2022-07-2728 min
The Kevin Miller PodcastBe OK With Not Being OK | Part 2: Tyler Merritt#1018: I’m back with Tyler Merritt for part 2 to talk through his personal Values, Motives, and Habits. To see what drives him. In part 1 together our focus was stereotypes and marginalization. I’m a 6’ tall, white, American male who has never experienced a negative stereotype or marginalization. Tyler is a 6’4” dreadlocked Black man in America who absolutely knows what it’s like to be negatively stereotyped and marginalized. I encourage you to listen to that episode if you haven’t, but now…we go behind the scenes. Tyler Merritt is a Nashville-based actor, activist, cancer survivor, founder of The Tyler Merritt Pr...2022-07-1342 min
The Kevin Miller PodcastBe OK With Not Being OK | Part 2: Tyler Merritt#1018: I’m back with Tyler Merritt for part 2 to talk through his personal Values, Motives, and Habits. To see what drives him. In part 1 together our focus was stereotypes and marginalization. I’m a 6’ tall, white, American male who has never experienced a negative stereotype or marginalization. Tyler is a 6’4” dreadlocked Black man in America who absolutely knows what it’s like to be negatively stereotyped and marginalized. I encourage you to listen to that episode if you haven’t, but now…we go behind the scenes. Tyler Merritt is a Nashville-based actor, activist, cancer survivor, founder of The Tyler Merritt Pr...2022-07-1350 minThe Kevin Miller PodcastBe OK With Not Being OK | Part 2: Tyler Merritt#1018: I’m back with Tyler Merritt for part 2 to talk through his personal Values, Motives, and Habits. To see what drives him. In part 1 together our focus was stereotypes and marginalization. I’m a 6’ tall, white, American male who has never experienced a negative stereotype or marginalization. Tyler is a 6’4” dreadlocked Black man in America who absolutely knows what it’s like to be negatively stereotyped and marginalized. I encourage you to listen to that episode if you haven’t, but now…we go behind the scenes. Tyler Merritt is a Nashville-based actor, activist, cancer survivor, founder of The Tyler Merritt Pr...2022-07-1350 min
The Kevin Miller PodcastHow To Leverage Privilege, Marginalization And Stereotypes | Part 1: Tyler Merritt#1017: Tyler Merritt is a 6’4” dreadlocked Black man in America who absolutely knows what it’s like to be stereotyped and marginalized. While Tyler is a steadfast activist in the face of racism, I invited him on to talk about stereotypes and marginalization overall. To a great degree, if you are not a white, American man, you have experienced marginalization, and that is our focus. How can you flourish amongst it with strength and compassion? And if you’re a white, American male, I’d encourage you to tune in so you can increase your own strength and compassion. Tyler Merritt is...2022-07-111h 02
The Kevin Miller PodcastHow To Leverage Privilege, Marginalization And Stereotypes | Part 1: Tyler Merritt#1017: Tyler Merritt is a 6’4” dreadlocked Black man in America who absolutely knows what it’s like to be stereotyped and marginalized. While Tyler is a steadfast activist in the face of racism, I invited him on to talk about stereotypes and marginalization overall. To a great degree, if you are not a white, American man, you have experienced marginalization, and that is our focus. How can you flourish amongst it with strength and compassion? And if you’re a white, American male, I’d encourage you to tune in so you can increase your own strength and compassion. Tyler Merritt is...2022-07-111h 09The Kevin Miller PodcastHow To Leverage Privilege, Marginalization And Stereotypes | Part 1: Tyler Merritt#1017: Tyler Merritt is a 6’4” dreadlocked Black man in America who absolutely knows what it’s like to be stereotyped and marginalized. While Tyler is a steadfast activist in the face of racism, I invited him on to talk about stereotypes and marginalization overall. To a great degree, if you are not a white, American man, you have experienced marginalization, and that is our focus. How can you flourish amongst it with strength and compassion? And if you’re a white, American male, I’d encourage you to tune in so you can increase your own strength and compassion. Tyler Merritt is...2022-07-111h 09
20 Minute TakesTyler Merritt, Proximity & StoriesThis week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki Toyama-Szeto chats with actor, author, and activist Tyler Merritt. He's the author of I Take My Coffee Black: Reflections on Tupac, Musical Theater, Faith, and Being Black in America, and is the creator of the viral video "Before You Call the Cops." In this conversation, they talk about acting, his book, and his vocation of living a life shaped by proximity and storytelling.Check out the Tyler Merritt Project Here.Find Tyler on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.2022-06-0824 min