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On The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerRace, Class and Morality in the Politics of AmericaAre Christians to demonstrate morality in their personal lives? Are Christians to demonstrate morality in public settings? Are Christians to choose moral leaders? Should the Christian Church demonstrate morality in its beliefs, traditions, and practices?
America has a longstanding investment in race, class and racism within its social order; the question is: why is race and racism overlooked by certain sects within American evangelical Christianity? In this discussion Dr. Walker gives an introduction to the book White Evangelical Racism: The politics of Morality in America by Anthea Butler.
2025-02-2534 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerHow You Start is Not More Important than How You FinishAre you ready to finish what you've started? In this session Dr. Walker discussed a few nuggets important to finishing what you start.
2025-02-2032 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerPersecution in the Early Church: What Can We Learn From This?Systematic oppression and harassment of people could be summed up in one word...persecution. The early church experienced persecution; in this discussion Dr. Walker provides an introduction to the subject with reflection on what is meant by persecution in the early church and the nature of persecution in the early church period.
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Andy’s Substack PodcastThe Benefits of a Strength-based Mindset With Thomas WilsonThomas R Wilson is a Writer, Business Owner, Advocate, Sensory Friendly Events Specialist, and Community Leader. His work within the Neuro Diverse and Mental Health communities has brought him international acclaim, and his advocacy work has reached government recognition. While his work is just beginning he has partnered with over 40 businesses and is helping to carve out a specific niche that offers great value to the community. Finally, while his work is designed for underserved communities, he welcomes everyone to attend his work and events. As a young individual living with Mental Health Struggles in Manchester, New Hampshire, I...2025-02-1258 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerTheological Reflection: Let Freedom ReignIn a nation where the Constitution's foundational premise is freedom...does freedom reign for all people in America? What has the gospel of Christ and Christian theology to say to Black Americans?
Tune as Dr. Walker discusses the basic meaning of theology, authentic Christian theology to Black Americans and the impact of time, space and place on knowing God on an individual and corporate level.
2025-02-1218 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerTheological Reflection - Who Can Be a Citizen in the United States?What has Christian theology to do with the question: who can be a citizen in the United States? A recent Executive Order issued by the President of the United States limiting birthright citizenship calls for a theological response to this matter in the land.
Dr. Walker provides a brief history on the genesis of birthright citizenship in the United States to help frame why this topic is worthy of reflection and analysis by Christian theologians.
2025-02-0835 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerThe Architect and the 5th GraderIn this episode Dr. Walker reflects on learning a life lesson on finishing through a discussion between an architect and a 5th grader. The reflection centers on the importance of visualizing new hopes and possibilities.
If you can see it you can do it, if you can do it you can finish it.
2025-01-0927 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerCourage - A Man Who Seized the MomentIn this episode Dr. Walker reflects on the courage of a homeless man who seized the moment.
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On The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerThe Meaning and Value of Marriage in the Christian InterpretationThe Christian interpretation of marriage can be understood as God's plan for creating family and the expression of sexuality between a man and woman. In this session Dr. Walker discusses structural components of a Christian marriage which include intimate union, procreation, fidelity, commitment, marital roles, and marital role assumptions.
2024-11-0943 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerSexuality and Marriage - Which Comes First Sex or Sexuality?In this session Dr. Walker discusses the importance of understanding human sexuality, how it is influenced and impacts relationships. There are 3 types of love that can be found in relationships...affection, unconditional action, and erotica; do you have all three?
Be advised, some of the subject matter in this session may not be appropriate for children
2024-10-3150 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerHow Did We Get the Bible Pt2? Canonization Criteria and ProcessWhat process was used to determine the books of the Bible? This is a long-standing question worthy of much consideration by Christians.
2024-10-2940 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerIs American Christianity the White Man's Religion?American Christianity is a unique form of Christianity with a deep history in the race problem in America. In this episode, Dr. Walker addresses the pressing question, Is American Christianity the White Man's Religion? Can a religion be reduced to a race-based religion? Is America a Christian nation? These questions and more are addressed in this episode.
2024-10-2556 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerCohabitation Is An American Norm - Should African American Christians Get Married Before or After Cohabitation?In this episode Dr. Walker discusses why some people choose to cohabitate and how single adults view the importance of being in a committed romantic relationship.
2024-10-2242 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerShould African Americans Get Married Before or After Cohabitation? Pt 3In this session Dr. Walker discusses the importance of knowing the moral situation of African men and women prior to making a decision to enter into marriage or cohabitation. Primary attention is given to the moral situation of African American men in America in this session.
2024-10-1738 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerMarriage, African American Women and Their Moral SituationMalcolm X once stated, "The most disrespected woman in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected woman in America is the Black woman. The most neglected woman in America is the Black woman." There are real strains and struggles experienced by African American women within American society. Considering marriage and family is no light matter for African American women for a host of reasons. In this session Dr. Walker discusses the historical moral situation of African American women in America.
2024-10-1049 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerShould African American Christians Get Married Before or After Cohabitation?African Americans have unique lived experiences in American society. Christian religious groups and the Black Church contend marriage is the best option for establishing lifelong fulfilling relationships, childbearing, the economy, and the nation. These groups and institutions argue cohabitation is a bad option for a host of reasons.
In this introduction, Dr. Walker discusses the need to examine how we think about African Americans establishing lifelong fulfilling relationships, especially marriage and cohabitation.
2024-10-0649 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerSelf Control and Your AngerIn this encouraging message Dr. Walker reminds us anger may arise during the grieving process. Although it is not unusual to feel angry during the grieving process Dr. Walker shares we can respond to our anger in a positive manner.
2024-10-0404 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerRolling Away the Cloud of ResentmentIn this encouraging message Dr. Walker gives us a straightforward plan to deal with resentment during our period of grief.
2024-10-0403 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerDoers Are Few In NumberIn this encouraging message Dr. Walker reminds us to set realistic expectations when dealing with people during our grieving process. Many may present themselves during your time of grief, however few people are able to do the work needed to support you. Exercise wisdom and set realistic expectations.
2024-10-0404 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerHow Did We Get the Bible - Part 1The Bible is one of the most read books in recorded history. What can we know about the Bible writing process? Did God write the Bible? Did man write the Bible? In part one of this lecture Dr. Walker discusses the meaning of the inspiration of Scripture, theological implications of the inspiration of Scripture, the "omni" attributes of God and the Bible writing process, and evidence for the Bible.2024-09-3050 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerThe Seed of Your HopeExperiencing difficult situations in our lives sets forth the opportunity to learn to live with hope. Opportunity is the seed of your hope; choice, chance and change work together to help you move forward in your journey toward healing. Be encouraged, opportunity comes to help you heal.
2024-09-2904 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerShake The Naysayers OffOne of the difficult obstacles you face when working your way toward healing is...naysayers. Naysayers come in all shapes and colors and often do not fully consider the process of healing for persons who are struggling with grief. In this encouraging message, Dr Walker encourages you to shake the naysayers off.
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On The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerWe Need Better LeadersIn this short talk Dr. Walker discusses the need for better leaders within communities based on a tragic situation that lead to the loss of property for an African American family. A brief examination of faith-based leadership is discussed in light of race, gender and traditional norms.
2024-09-2615 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerEmbracing Your Capacity to ChangeChange is normal yet for many people change is uncomfortable. In this short talk Dr. Walker touches on embracing your capacity to change.
2024-09-2604 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerHow Did The Term "Holy Trinity" Enter Christianity?In this short talk, Dr. Walker touches on how the term "Holy Trinity" became aligned to Christianity.
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On The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerFocus On The Day At HandAn encouraging message for persons dealing with grief.
2024-09-2603 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerFinding Your HopeAn encouraging message for persons dealing with grief.
2024-09-2604 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerGiving Thanks To The Lord Is His Will For YouAn encouraging word for persons dealing with grief.
2024-09-2603 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerGod Shall Supply Your NeedsAn encouraging message for persons dealing with grief.
2024-09-2603 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerGod Is On Your SideAn encouraging message for persons dealing with grief.
2024-09-2603 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerTrapped Between a Rock and a Hard PlaceWhere do we go from here?
2022-06-0229 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerThe Holy TrinityWhat can we know about the acceptance of the Holy Trinity in Christianity?
2022-05-2614 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerCasual Conversation with Byrdy KelleyDr. Walker sat down with Byrdy Kelley, CEO of Melan Property Management to discuss DE&I in the commercial real estate industry, challenges involved with a woman of color running a commercial real estate company and more. (LISTEN, SHARE, LIKE)
2022-04-2828 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerCasual Conversation with Darryl SimpsonDr. Walker sat down with Darryl Simpson expert in financial services and financial management to discuss investing, cryptocurrency, retirement planning and generational wealth. (LISTEN, SHARE, LIKE)
2022-04-2141 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerCasual Conversation with Dana PierceDr. Walker sat down with Dana Pierce to discuss strength training, body transformation, nutrition and more. (LISTEN, LIKE, SHARE)
2022-04-0748 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerCasual Conversation with Pastor Christopher J. RespassDr. Walker sat down with Pastor Christopher J. Respass to discuss leadership challenges, the impact of the Pandemic on church ministry and more.
2022-04-0152 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerAncient African Christianity - Early BeliefsIn this episode Dr. Walker discussed some of the early beliefs held by Christians during the Ancient African Christianity period.
2022-03-2537 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerAncient African Christianity - Early Christian BeliefsIn this episode Dr. Walker discussed early beliefs of Christians during the Ancient African Christianity period.
2022-03-2337 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerWhy Do People Choose Divorce?In this episode Dr. Walker continues the discussion on marriage and family in the 21st century context by observing the question: Why do people choose divorce? Recent surveys and articles by leading psychologists, scholars. counselors, therapists and attorneys were examined to discover reasons people cite for divorce.
2022-03-1323 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerWhy Do People Choose Marriage?Dr. Walker discusses the top 5 reasons people choose marriage and 5 practical spiritual principles for preparing for marriage. Before you say I do...prepare to say I do.
2022-03-0923 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerCasual Conversation with Rev. E. Tramaine SolomonDr. Walker sat down with Rev. E. Tramaine Solomon, senior pastor of Springhill Baptist Church in Lineville Alabama to discuss leadership, lessons learned during the Pandemic and more. Tune in now.
2022-03-041h 08On The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerAncient African Christianity - The Passion of Perpetua and FelicitasWhat does it mean to possess Christian identity and fidelity to Christ? A look at two young women along with their fellow brothers and sisters in Christ who demonstrated unwavering commitment to Christ.
2022-02-2845 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerAncient African Christianity2022-02-2533 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerAncient African Christianity Pt.3In this podcast Dr. Walker discussed the roots of North African civilization, ways Africans shaped Christian thinking, and martyrdom. Why were Christians killed by the Romans?
References
Clarke, John Henrik. (1993). African People in World History. Black Classic Press.
Eastman, David L. (2021). Early North African Christianity: Turning in the Development of the Church. BakerAcademic.
Oden, Thomas C. (2007). How Africa Shaped the Christian Mind: Rediscovering the African Seedbed of Western Christianity. IVP.
2022-02-0545 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerAncient African Christianity Pt.2With scholars generally agreeing Christianity began in 33 AD there is good reason to examine how Christianity spread in its early years. Contrary to popular opinion, Christianity arrived in Africa from west Asia and from Africa spread into Europe. Tune in to hear the discussion on the meaning of the term Africa in the ancient Christian period, background on the colonized North Africa and more.
2022-01-2956 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerGod Blessed Me After The StrugglePersonal struggles are so commonplace in the lives of people that we find them recorded in literature, spoken through poetry, annunciated in songs, and depicted in various forms of televised media. Your personal struggles do not prevent you from asking God to bless you...seek God for a blessing and hold on until God blesses you.
2022-01-2325 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerManaging Change Within The OrganizationHave you created a sense of urgency?
2022-01-2005 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerAncient African Christianity (Introduction)There is an African proverb that states, "Do not kick away the canoe which helped you cross the river." In this podcast Dr. Walker provides an introduction to the study: Ancient African Christianity. This study will examine how ancient Africans accepted and ascribed meaning to Christianity during the first 1,000 years of Christianity.
2022-01-2033 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerI’m Wrong and That’s All To ItHow can I call myself a Christian when I know I am wrong at my core?
2022-01-1613 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerEstablishing Clear CommunicationManaging change is normative for organizational leaders; in this Leadership Gem Dr. Walker highlights the need for establishing clear communication in the change management process.
2022-01-1406 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerBiblical Community and Spiritual FormationAuthentic biblical community has no borders. In this podcast Dr. Walker discusses the role of biblical community and spiritual formation for Christians.
2022-01-1410 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerLeader MentalityLeaders possess distinct ways of thinking, in this Leadership Gem Dr. Walker highlights a necessary way of thinking for leaders.
2022-01-1405 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerDealing With Family Breakdowns2022-01-1436 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerIs This in My Life?2022-01-1427 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerDealing With Family Breakdowns2022-01-1336 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerDealing With family BreakdownsIt's commonplace to experience breakdowns within families. Tune in for encouraging discussion on dealing with family breakdowns.
2022-01-1336 minOn The Spot With Dr. Michael WalkerHope For The HolidaysThe Christmas Season reminds us of the importance of hope in our lives.
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