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December 9, 2024 22 mins
Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join me as we sail through tales rooted in the vibrant cultures of Indigenous and African descent across the Americas and the Caribbean. Prepare for a delightful voyage as we unravel the mischievous antics of the devil in today's episode, "Devil in the Church." Discover how the devil, disguised as an ordinary church goer, attempts to sow discord among the faithful, only to be outsmarted by the cunning preacher. This tale is a humorous reminder of the power of faith and the strength of community. Book: A Treasury of Afro-American Folklore: The Oral Literature, Traditions, Recollections, Legends, Tales, Songs, Religious Beliefs, Customs, Sayings, and Humor of Peoples of African American Descent By: Harold Courlander After the story, join Chef as he whips up a delectable Sweet Potato Pie, a recipe inspired by the tale. Perfect for savoring as you ponder the devil's antics and the preacher's cleverness. Afro Tales Recipe of the week:  Sweet Potato Pie https://www.soulfoodandsoutherncooking.com/sweet-potato-pie.html  Chapters: (00:00) Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. (00:32) Devil in Church (05:35) Preacher & the Devil (14:35) My Thoughts (18:38) Chef’s Galley (16:42) Until next time Devil Stories: The Smart Woman & the Devil https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-smart-woman-the-devil/  Four Hairs of the Devil’s Beard https://www.afrotalescast.com/four-hairs-of-the-devils-beard/  Malinda & the Devil https://www.afrotalescast.com/malinda-and-the-devil/  Mental Health  Phone Number: 988 https://texassuicideprevention.org/  https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection  To Support Afro Tales Podcast: Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast   Podcast Artwork: Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6 Music: Artist: HoliznaCC0 Album: Left Overs Song: Blues Gospel Beat URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/left-overs/blues-gospel-beat/  SFX: https://freesound.org/

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