Black, White, and the Red Letters
Two guys. Friends. Brothers. Pastors. Jesus freaks. One's a black 14-year Army veteran. The other? A lily-white ex-Jewish dude. Together, they tackle culture head-on with raw, real, unapologetic Jesus conversations—minus the churchy fluff.
Episodes
Pressure is coming. In this week’s Black, White, and the Red Letters, Jay and Ed lean into Jesus’ “blessed under fire” promise in Matthew 5:10–12—because the Beatitudes aren’t bumper-sticker vibes, they’re a collision with the world’s values.
Jesus names the lanes: reviling (insults), persecution (exclusion and hostility), and slander (lies told “on my account”). If you live for righteousness and won’t rename Christ to...
This week on Black, White, and the Red Letters, Jay and Ed walk straight into two of Jesus’ most uncomfortable blessings—because they don’t let you hide behind “good intentions.” From Matthew 5:8–9, we talk about what it means to be pure in heart (not perfect… single-minded)—a heart that’s been washed by God and keeps coming back to the sink when motives get muddy. Then we hit peacemaking—not peace-faking, not avoidan...
This week on Black, White, and the Red Letters, Jay and Ed step into round 2 of Jesus’ upside-down kingdom manifesto—Matthew 5:6-7. They unpack the next two Beatitudes—those hungry & thirsty for righteousness and those who are merciful. It’s another call to look in the mirror and have a little gut-check.
#Beatitudes #LordImHungry #SermonOnTheMount #KingdomCulture
This week on Black, White, and the Red Letters, Jay and Ed step into the opening rounds of Jesus’ upside-down kingdom manifesto—Matthew 5:1–5. We unpack the first three Beatitudes and why they’re not soft, sentimental sayings but spiritual gut-checks: poor in spirit, those who mourn, and the meek. Jesus starts His sermon by blessing the people who know they’re bankrupt without God, who feel the weight of a broken worl...
This week on Black, White & the Red Letters, Jay & Ed talk through Jesus’ “tiny seed, unstoppable Kingdom” sermon—how the smallest acts of faith become a holy takeover. 🌱 From overlooked prayers to inconvenient kindness, mustard-seed moves don’t ask permission; they spread. Get practical, get real, and start planting where you stand. 🔥
#MustardSeedFaith #KingdomInvasion #StartSmallStaySteady
☕ You’ve seen Jeremiah 29:11 on mugs and bumper stickers—but this verse wasn’t written for coffee breaks. It was sent to God’s people in exile 🪓, stuck in Babylon and desperate for a way out. Jay and Ed dig past the clichés 📖 and show how God’s promise of shalom isn’t about easy escapes, but real hope in the middle of chaos 🔥⚡. #HopeInTheMess #FutureAndHope #BlackWhiteRedLetters
“Be holy, for I am holy.” Sounds impossible, right? 😳 In this raw and honest episode of Black, White, and the Red Letters, Ed shares a deeply personal story about the day anger won 💢—and how God’s grace met him there 🙏. From broken family ties 💔 to a keyboard full of regret, this conversation reminds us that holiness isn’t about perfection; it’s about transformation 🔥. God calls us to lay down the old self and le...
In today's episode, Jay & Ed discuss what God does with our feelings of inadequacy. In Exodus 4, Moses said, “I can’t.” God said, “Watch Me.” 💥 You don’t need polished words or perfect strength—you just need to lean on the One who provides. Your weakness is the very place His power shows off. #NoExcuses #GodProvides #StrengthInWeakness
A battle-hardened centurion had seen crucifixions by the hundreds—😱 screams, agony, despair. But this one was different. Instead of curses, Jesus spoke forgiveness 🙏. Instead of fear, He gave hope ✨. Darkness fell, the earth shook 🌍, the curtain tore—and the soldier could only whisper through tears: “Truly this was the Son of God.” The same question still confronts us today—what will you do with Him? #SonOfGod #Cr...
When Jesus forgave the sins of the paralytic in Capernaum, He wasn’t just healing—He was making a bold claim to be God. The religious leaders lost their minds, but for those who believe, His words still carry the same power today: “Your sins are forgiven.” #AuthorityOfJesus #ForgivenAndFree #FaithOverFear
Genesis 1:26–27 isn’t just ancient poetry—it’s a reality check. You were handcrafted by God, stamped with His image, and given the power to think, choose, and love. That means your value isn’t random, your dignity isn’t negotiable, and your destiny isn’t defined by culture. Creeping things creep—but you were created to carry His likeness and reflect His love.
#InHisImage #UnshakableWorth #LoveLikeHeLoves
James doesn’t play around—he calls us out on our reactions, our mouths, and our tempers. Listening before speaking, and refusing to blow up, aren’t just good manners—they’re proof that your faith is alive and real. Words, works, and reactions all reveal what’s really going on in your walk with Jesus.
#FaithInAction #TameTheTongue #KingdomLiving 👂🔥✝️🗣️
A “dry” genealogy in Matthew 1 turned out to be the very bridge that connected the Old Testament to the New for a skeptical reader. What started as a list of names became a powerful reminder that Jesus’ messy family tree—full of saints, sinners, kings, and outcasts—was God’s intentional way of showing His grace is for everyone. No matter your past, Jesus stepped into our brokenness to redeem and restore.
#MessyFamilyTr...
Have you ever struggled with trusting God's timing? In this heartfelt episode, we dive deep into Galatians 4:4-5, exploring how God's "fullness of time" reveals His perfect orchestration of events—not just historically, but personally, as we discover through a gripping testimony of faith, doubt, and divine intervention. Trust that God’s timing isn't just good—it's perfect.
#GodsPerfectTimi...
Jesus took His disciples to the darkest spiritual place in Israel—Caesarea Philippi, a stronghold of pagan worship and unspeakable evil—to ask the most important question ever: “Who do you say that I am?” In that moment, Peter declared the truth: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Today, in the chaos of our own broken culture, Jesus asks us the same question—not for information, but for declaration and c...
In this episode of Black, White, and the Red Letters, we dive into the powerful and lasting impact of Jesus' final words to His disciples from Acts 1:6–8, urging believers to stay mission-focused rather than distracted by peripheral issues. Through the moving story of Dr. Ed Hindson’s last words to his family, we're reminded that final words often hold transformative power. Listeners are challenged to embrac...
💛 No matter how rejected, broken, or unwanted you’ve felt, God is the Good Shepherd who hunts you down with relentless love until you’re safe in His arms. 🐑🎉 He rejoices over every lost soul He rescues, proving you matter more than you could ever imagine. Join us today as we talk about one of the coolest truth claims in all of Scripture...the incontrovertible fact that you are wanted!!
In today's podcast you'll hear a story about the cost of following Jesus. You'll hear about a God who reconciles & restores tragically broken relationships. You'll hear proof that it's never too late for God's power to save. You'll hear about the amazing sovereignty of God and how He miraculously orchestrates events to bring men & women into His family. Today's episode ...
Ever wondered why John didn’t just start with a birth story or a genealogy? Because he’s not messing around—he’s dropping a truth bomb right out of the gate: Jesus is God, not just some teacher with cool parables. In this episode, we unpack how “the Word became flesh” is way more than a Christmas slogan—it’s the claim that the Creator of the universe put on skin to dwell among us. If you’ve ever wrestled with the idea...
This week, Jay & Ed discuss the fact that a lot of people are cool with Jesus—but not necessarily with His followers. Why? Because too many Christians talk a good game but live a different story. The reality is that 99 out of 100 people won’t read the Bible—they’ll read you. If your life doesn’t line up with the gospel you claim to believe, you’re just fueling the fire of doubt. So let’s kill the hypocrisy, live l...
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