Colored Commentary
A colorful Gospel-centered conversation on Race and Culture. Powered by his biblical reconciliation organization Threaded, Markus and his friend Antwuan provide a space where you can peek into multiethnic, passionate, authentic and potentially challenging conversations around race in Christianity and culture.
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The makeup of neighborhoods is changing, but the response remains the same. As America becomes more diverse, what does this mean for the communities and the churches within them? Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone discuss the Christian response to the changing cultural dynamics.
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After the Charlie Kirk murder, the nation seems to be in an uproar, with each day escalating more than the day before. What happens next for us? What happens next for the church? Markus and Antwuan discuss the church's role in responding to Charlie Kirk's death, and the Christians' responsibility in an explosive and divided political environment.
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Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone revisit the conversation of nonviolence as they answer questions that were sparked in part one.
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Is love powerful enough for our times? Markus and Antwuan wrestle with a tough question: Do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s nonviolent principles still work in today’s cutthroat political climate? Or has the game changed so much that power plays and “fighting fire with fire” are the only options left?
From gerrymandering in Texas to global examples of resistance, they dig deep into whether Jesus’s call to l...
Is money really the root of all evil?
In this thought-provoking conversation, Malcolm Foley, author of Anti-Greed Gospel, challenges us to rethink our relationship with wealth through the lens of Jesus' teachings. In Matthew 6:24, Jesus makes it plain: "You cannot serve two masters." Yet, wealth is often the ultimate measure of success in American culture.
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An inauguration, a plea for mercy, and a tidal wave of change-- Welcome to 2025. Join us for another colorful conversation with hosts Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone as they discuss the first week of the new administration. Where do we go from here? Markus and Antwuan dive into the complexities of this moment reflecting on United States history, the role of the church, and what the Bible calls Christians to stand for....
How has Christian witness been affected by the involvement of Christians in the Public Square? Throughout the series, we focused on how Christians interact with and in the Public Square. In this special bonus episode, we examine the impact of those actions with special guest Kaitlyn Schiess. It's an enlightening conversation as Markus, Antwuan, and Kaitlyn discuss church, politics, and Christian witness.
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You're processing the election, and so are we! Join the Threaded team for a candid discussion about the election. We share our feelings, what we are wrestling with, and where we find hope.
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With the election, the conversation has shifted. Some Christians are grieving while others are celebrating, yet the mission God calls us to remains the same. This episode was filmed before the election, but the conversation remains relevant. Join the Threaded team as we reflect on what we learned over the last eight episodes. We discuss the impact that those conversations had on our perspective. As we navigate a new ...
From favored to traitor, Nancy French shares her journey-- from becoming a successful ghostwriter for conservative political leaders to being ostracized from the Republican party when she was unwilling to endorse an unsuitable president. When her allies turned on her, Nancy found herself spiritually adrift, politically confused, and occupationally unemployable. Republicans mocked her, white nationalists targeted her,...
We talked about fears and hesitations, learned about advocacy and the value of curiosity, and discussed identity and politics. Through each episode, we asked how we can steward the gifts of democracy well. How can we love as Christ did? Now, the question is, can Christians go too far in the public square? Join the Threaded team as they examine Christian Nationalism and the Public Square.
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How do we have effective discourse when we disagree? Special guest Monica Guzman shares practical tips for navigating difficult political conversations while deepening the relationship rather than destroying it. Discover how curious conversations could transform your perspective and relationships. Welcome to another colorful conversation with hosts Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone!
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Let's talk about Public Policy! Special Guest Stephen Reeves joins Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone to discuss his experience as a Christ follower, a lobbyist, and an advocate. What is advocacy? What does it mean to be a Christian and a lobbyist? It's a fascinating conversation about the separation of church and state, protecting freedom, and discovering Jesus in the margins.
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From breakdancing in the Summer Olympics to a new presidential candidate, there's a lot to talk about! Join us for a special bonus episode where we take a moment to discuss the current events of Summer 2024.
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What are the fears? Hosts Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone, with special guest Collin Packer, explore why some Christians hesitate to engage in politics. Do Christians and churches stay silent in the name of unity? What does real unity entail? The episode is full of questions as they discuss economic consequences, historical perspective, and what it means to look out for the interests of others (Phillippians 2)—does th...
What happens when we disagree? Do you try to make the public arena more Christian or exhibit Christian ethics? When it comes to protests, marches, and debates, how should Christians participate? Dr. Salvatierra joins hosts Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone to discuss public theology, power and love, and what we can learn from Christ's example.
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It's hard to talk about race, but race and politics during an election season? How do you have a constructive conversation instead of a heated debate? Dr. Bock breaks down the levels of conversation and shares biblically based insights about identity that can help us have conversations on the hard topics. Plus, hosts Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone discuss a new say what moment. It's one that Antwuan person...
Should Christians vote? That's the opening question for this complex discussion on Christianity and Politics. Are voting and democracy mentioned in the Bible? Do the scriptures have examples of believers engaged in politics? Are politics the only way Christians can effect change? This conversation weaves through biblical times, the Protestant Reformation, the civil rights movement, and modern-day as Markus and A...
It's game time and we're not just talking basketball! In this episode, Markus and Antwuan enter the world of politics as they discuss pandering and dog whistles. Don't miss this conversation about communication and the impact of words in an election season!
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Special Guest Dorcas Cheng-Tozun joins Markus and Antwuan for a colorful conversation about social justice. Dorcas shares about her new book "Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: How to Change the World in Quiet Ways." Dive into the different forms of activism, the challenge of burnout, and how each one of us has a unique role to fulfill in the fight for social justice.
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