The Politics of Jesus Podcast
The Politics of Jesus Podcast is a bold and prophetic podcast hosted by Dr. Obery Hendricks, renowned radical biblical scholar and author of the contemporary classic, The Politics of Jesus, and Rev. LaKesha Womack, strategic faith leader and social impact strategist. Together, they engage in powerful conversations at the intersection of faith, politics, and liberation. Each episode features thought-provoking dialogue with pastors, activists, scholars, intellectuals, and community leaders who explore the moral and spiritual implications of current political events.
Episodes
This conversation explores the intersection of theology, justice, and global solidarity by examining how the Black Church engages (or avoids) the realities of Israel and Palestine. Dr. Marc Lamont Hill joins Rev. LaKesha Womack and Dr. Obery Hendricks to unpack the historical, political, and theological dimensions of the conflict and consider the Church’s moral responsibility in confronting systems of apartheid, occupation, and opp...
In December 2020, members of the violent extremist group, the Proud Boys, trespassed on the grounds of Metropolitan AME Church in Washington, D.C., to tear down its Black Lives Matter banner, an act echoing generations of white supremacist attacks on Black sacred spaces.
In February 2025, Metropolitan AME won a legal victory against the racist group, but the deeper struggle for dignity, safety, and justice in Black faith communities...
In this thought-provoking episode of The Politics of Jesus Podcast, Dr. Renita J. Weems—renowned biblical scholar, minister, and author—joins Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev. LaKesha Womack for an unflinching discussion of Black women’s ongoing struggle for justice within both the church and the broader political landscape.
Dr. Weems sheds light on the double burden of racism and sexism Black women confront, examining how faith traditio...
What does it mean to live out the commandment to “love your neighbor” in a society marked by division, hostility, and indifference?
In this powerful episode of The Politics of Jesus Podcast, Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev. LaKesha Womack have a timely conversation on the radical call to advocacy and love in action.
This episode challenges listeners to consider the cost of authentic discipleship and the transformative power of advocating...
This episode, hosted by Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev. LaKesha Womack, examines how the church can faithfully navigate change faithfully in a rapidly shifting cultural, political, and spiritual landscape. Rev. Dr. Theresa Fry Brown will share insights on “sacred shifts”—the ways congregations, clergy, and communities of faith can embrace transformation without losing sight of their spiritual grounding.
In this compelling episode of The Politics of Jesus Podcast, Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, President and CEO of the Children’s Defense Fund, joins Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev. LaKesha Womack to examine how the Trump administration’s policies could negatively impact the lives of America’s children, particularly those living in poverty. Drawing on his extensive experience as a community leader and child advocate, Wilson explores the syste...
Why does the same Bible lead to such different political convictions in Black and white churches? How do white MAGA Christians justify their support of Donald Trump?
In this illuminating episode of The Politics of Jesus Podcast, Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev. LaKesha sit down with respected religious scholar Robert P. Jones, author of the highly acclaimed book, White Too Long, to explore the deep-seated historical and theological fact...
Donald Trump and his MAGA Christo-nationalists are daily attempting to push America into full-blown fascism. Yet when thinking of anti-fascism, what usually comes to mind are the grassroots resistance movements in Europe that opposed Hitler and Mussolini. In this powerful episode of The Politics of Jesus Podcast, the renowned Baptist minister and political commentator, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, joins hosts Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev...
Join us for an exclusive sneak peek into the brand-new season of The Politics of Jesus Podcast with Dr. Obery Hendricks and Rev. LaKesha Womack. In this special prelaunch show, we’ll share the vision behind the podcast, what you can expect from upcoming episodes, and why these conversations matter now more than ever.
Tune in to hear about the powerful topics, dynamic guests, and thought-provoking discussions that will challenge, ins...
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