Black and Blurred

#212 Why Black Christians Must Confront the Contradictory Teachings of Black Heroes

SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2016842/fan_mail/new] In this episode we examine why cultural pride and uncritical veneration of Black religious figures can lead people away from the orthodox gospel of Jesus Christ. We make the scope clear: the standard is Scripture, and salvation is found in Christ alone. Through historical examples, theological contrast, and pastoral urgency, we show how honoring institutions or leaders who elevate ethnicity or human mediators above Christ risks false assurance and spiritual harm for present and future generations. This is an episode for the Church. However, I pray that this is heard and prayerfully received by Black Christians, pastors, Bible‑study leaders, and anyone wrestling with the tension between cultural loyalty and biblical fidelity.  *DISCLAIMER* This episode is a plea to preserve souls by placing Christ above culture. Tune in to be challenged, equipped, and moved to love your community by calling it to the truth. General Outline * The Anti-Christ nature of Black History Month's Current narrative * A preemptive rebuttal to common objections about criticizing Black cultural heroes. * A clear theological standard: why orthodox biblical teaching must govern our loyalties. * Case studies contrasting figures often celebrated in cultural histories with the biblical narrative. * A critique of cultural frameworks that risk turning ethnic identity into spiritual authority. * Pastoral next steps for confronting error with courage and compassion. Post Credit Audio|| S.M. Lockridge - That's My King! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t29sxoI4QN8] Episode Notes, Links and Resources [file:///C:/Users/black/Downloads/E212%20Notes.pdf] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/blackandblurred] Hosts: Brandon and Daren Smith Learn of Brandon's Church Planting Call [https://charmcityplant.my.canva.site/] Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackandblurred Paypal: https://paypal.me/blackandblurred [https://paypal.me/blackandblurred] YouTube: Black and Blurred Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX1SN81UTyvN4g-TJzHm5kQ] IG: @BlackandBlurredPodcast X: @Blurred_Podcast

#211 Republicats, Democratans and the Growing Deception in the World Today

SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2016842/fan_mail/new] In this episode of the Black and blurred Podcast, we confront the subtle but powerful deceptions shaping our world—deceptions rooted in ethnic pride, political idolatry, and the rising hostility we show toward one another. As society fractures and flourishing fades, many are discipled more by outrage, fear, and tribal loyalty than by the truth of Scripture. We explore how these cultural currents distort identity, blind us to our neighbor’s humanity, and pull us away from the kingdom Jesus calls us to embody. More importantly, we uncover how the gospel dismantles these lies and invites us into a better way—a way marked by humility, truth, and cross‑shaped love. This episode is a call to wake up, examine our hearts, and resist the narratives that divide and deceive. In a world drowning in noise, we return to the One who is Truth Himself. Ladies and Gents...we're back! Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/blackandblurred] Hosts: Brandon and Daren Smith Learn of Brandon's Church Planting Call [https://charmcityplant.my.canva.site/] Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackandblurred Paypal: https://paypal.me/blackandblurred [https://paypal.me/blackandblurred] YouTube: Black and Blurred Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX1SN81UTyvN4g-TJzHm5kQ] IG: @BlackandBlurredPodcast X: @Blurred_Podcast

#210 Should We Reconsider Saying, "Race Doesn't Matter"?

SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2016842/fan_mail/new] Ini this episode, Brandon sits with his former pastor and longtime family friend, Pastor Stanley Long of the Baltimore Antioch Leadership Movement [https://baltimoremovement.org/]. Our conversation picks up after the great discussion with Dr. Krista Bontrager from The Center for Biblical Unity on Feminist Standpoit Theology and how pervasive it has become in modern churches hermeneutics. The question raised is rooted in whether or not we may be throwing a very important baby out with the bathwater in regard to the church's response to the toxic race-based conversations.  Should ethnicity play a role in the way the scripture speak to us? Do we lose objective meaning when we acknowledge the diversity of Christ's bride? Join us for a fascinating observation as we look at how Stephen's sermon to his ethnic brethren holds some gems the church could be adorned with.  Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/blackandblurred] Hosts: Brandon and Daren Smith Learn of Brandon's Church Planting Call [https://charmcityplant.my.canva.site/] Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackandblurred Paypal: https://paypal.me/blackandblurred [https://paypal.me/blackandblurred] YouTube: Black and Blurred Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX1SN81UTyvN4g-TJzHm5kQ] IG: @BlackandBlurredPodcast X: @Blurred_Podcast

#209 Christmas Rerun: The Superior, Hopeful, Violent Peace of Christ

SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2016842/fan_mail/new] This is a rerun from last year's Christmas episode. Have we forgotten the peace of Christ that we share? Listen and spend time focusing on the Lord's goodness. There is true peace with Christ! ---- Peace is a major theme around the Christmas holiday. For the Christian, we know that Jesus is not only the reason for this season but He is our peace. What does it even mean to say, "Jesus is Our Peace". How then should we live based on this reality? How does it play into this sin-ridden world of egos, wokeness, justice seeking, idolatry, pain and immorality? Do we see peace through the proper lens? I pray that you are edified in this special Christmas episode as I walk through how peace is seen from Heaven's eyes. How it is truly available to us...and just how superior, hopeful, and violent it really is. Key Passages: Luke 2:8-14  (Luke 1:76-79) Job 38:2-7 What is the Gospel - Voddie Baucham [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfIvK1IeyAI] Music|| Hypersonic Music - Last Resistance (Dan Thiessen) - Universal Production Music (i do not own the rights) Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/blackandblurred] Hosts: Brandon and Daren Smith Learn of Brandon's Church Planting Call [https://charmcityplant.my.canva.site/] Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackandblurred Paypal: https://paypal.me/blackandblurred [https://paypal.me/blackandblurred] YouTube: Black and Blurred Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX1SN81UTyvN4g-TJzHm5kQ] IG: @BlackandBlurredPodcast X: @Blurred_Podcast

#208 Why It's Crucial to Remain Watchful in Today's World w/ Eyes on the Right

SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2016842/fan_mail/new] Paul says, "15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. How vigilant are we as believers to be watchful and discerning of what God's will is? With movies, music, celebrities, AI, conspiracies - are we engaging these spheres with faithfulness or are we joining with whatever our tribe deems righteous? Today I sit with Amy from Eyes on the Right Podcast [https://linktr.ee/eyesontheright] and we discuss the sterile approach to spirituality the western Christian is enveloped in. The world is flooding to America and they are bringing doctrines of demons with them. What des that mean for a modern church that scoffs at the notion of the demonic?  We discuss everything from the new installment of WICKED, to Charlie Kirk all the way to traditional religions like Voodoo and Santeria.  Christian, be watchful...the days are evil and the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. (Rom 8:19) Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/blackandblurred] Hosts: Brandon and Daren Smith Learn of Brandon's Church Planting Call [https://charmcityplant.my.canva.site/] Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackandblurred Paypal: https://paypal.me/blackandblurred [https://paypal.me/blackandblurred] YouTube: Black and Blurred Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX1SN81UTyvN4g-TJzHm5kQ] IG: @BlackandBlurredPodcast X: @Blurred_Podcast