Tru-ID Podcast: Recent Episodes
Adam Coleman
Tru-ID is a podcast that focuses on Christian apologetics and tackling the issues of our time from a Christian perspective. The host of Tru-ID, Adam Coleman, hopes to honor Jesus Christ by engaging questions about and objections to Christianity, particularly those related to the African American community. Podcast episodes will explore race, the allegation that Christianity is the "white man's religion", history, science, philosophy, current events, and various ways to defend the Christian faith. The central theme of the Tru-ID Podcast series is that our true identity is to be found in God who has made mankind in His image.
In this episode of the Tru-ID Podcast, we take a critical but careful look at recent claims made by self-proclaimed prophetess Tiphani Montgomery. We examine her use—and misuse—of Scripture, and explore the dangers of charismatic influence without theological accountability.
It’s not personal—it’s theological. Let’s open the Bible and get into it!
In this episode of the Tru-ID Podcast, hosts Adam Coleman, Alfredo Valentin (aka BK Apologist), and DNew respond to recent comments made by popular influencer Kristian Smith of @tfc.virtual who stated that he “doesn’t trust Christian apologists.” With clarity, conviction, and a healthy dose of humor, the team unpacks the underlying concerns and assumptions behind Smith’s statement, exploring what might drive skepticism toward apologetics and those who practice it. Rather than dismissing his critique, we engage it directly—challenging the generalizations that overlook the value and necessity of sound apologetics in the life of the Church.
We dig into the heart of what Christian apologetics is meant to be: not an intellectual flex or a combative sport, but a loving and reasoned defense of the faith that helps believers stand firm and gives seekers real answers to real questions. Whether you're new to apologetics or have been in the trenches for years, this episode will help you think critically about how we represent the truth of Christianity and why apologetics matters more than ever.
The Legend of Wes Huff continues!
Historian and apologist, Wes Huff, completely dismantled pseudo-scholar/influencer Billy Carson in a debate and the ripple effect from it continues to make waves. Just yesterday, Huff posted a picture of himself with mainstream podcaster Joe Rogan after having filmed an episode on the Joe Rogan Experience!
We’re planning to do a watch party for that but in the meantime the Tru-Crew breaks down the Billy Carson debacle and why this is a huge apologetics win!
Surprise Note: Did Billy Carson recently drop a rap album???
Over the last couple of months, many Hebrew Israelite platforms and individuals have taken issue with our critique and commentary on their teachings.
Ironically, much of the criticism we've received actually applies to many in the Hebrew Israelite community. The moral of the story in this episode is...KEEP THAT SAME ENERGY!
Even amongst well-intentioned content creators there is no shortage of faulty claims that can derail folks in these internet streets.
The Tru Crew responds to influencer Steve Baggs to set the record straight on common misconceptions that continue to circulate out here in social media land.
DOES MELANIN GIVE BLACK PEOPLE SPECIAL POWERS AND STATUS WITH GOD?
Spoiler Alert: The answer is still no! LOL Apparently, some leaders in the Hebrew Israelite camp IUIC seem to believe so. Tune into this episode as the Tru Crew continues to dismantle the falsehoods of "Melanin-omania" in Hebrew Israelite (IUIC) teachings!!!
DOES MELANIN GIVE BLACK PEOPLE SPECIAL POWERS AND STATUS WITH GOD?
Apparently, some leaders in the Hebrew Israelite camp IUIC seem to believe so. Tune into this episode as the Tru Crew dismantles the falsehoods of "Melanin-omania"!!!
Adam Coleman spoke at Calvary Chapel Newport News on how Hebrew Israelism clearly does not line up with the true gospel of Jesus Christ. T
his session focused specifically on errant teachings from the Hebrew Israelite camp, Israel United in Christ (IUIC).
Key Points:
-Brief History of Hebrew Israelism
-What Hebrew Israelites believe
-How to effectively respond to Hebrew Israelites with scripture
One of the questions we receive most often is how to respond to common questions that a family member, friend, or co-worker may ask about the Faith. In this episode we, address the kinds of objections to Christianity from a that a believer might be faced with at their next family cookout, get together, or Thanksgiving dinner. Tune in!
Shoutout to all the Tru-ID family out there!!! I’m excited to say there are some major changes coming to the Tru-ID podcast!!! You’ll definitely want to tune in to hear what we’ve got brewing🔥🔥🔥
In recent social media skirmishes, Adam Coleman, has been getting PRESSED on the subject of the Trinity. One particular argument on Facebook didn't end so kindly. Tune into this podcast episode featuring none other that the BK Apologist, Alfredo Valentin, as we discuss objections to the Trinity from Hebrew Israelite influencer Dr. Kelly Richardson!
Many people today are blindly accepting the notion that to be a "Black Christian" is an oxymoron. I say "blindly" because I'd argue that a careful consideration of the interplay between African ethnicity/identity/heritage and Christianity affords us rational grounds to affirm Christianity without undermining our "blackness". In a recent video @GarrisonHayes presents a set of concerns related to church, black history, and suffering for which some, like his interviewee Dr. Anthony Pinn, would suggest that given "Christianity's" track record with black people we shouldn't be Christians and that it might very well be the case that if God exists he likely hates black people. As I say all the time, most people are poor historians and even worse philosophers. In this video I give a very brief overview of reasons why someone can be black and have rational grounds to be a Christian. For the sake of not making a 10 hour response I've held back on some of the directions one could go in answering these questions but provided links throughout the video to resources for viewers who want to go further.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the original version of this response video I mistakenly referred to Garrison as an atheist but should have been more careful to say that he has put forth a form of argument that atheists present (ie problem of evil). The argument from evil and suffering against Christianity was then defended during this interview by well-known black atheist/secular humanist, Dr. Anthony Pinn. So with respect to Pinn, it is the case that, as I said in my intro, “atheist says black Christians need to leave Christianity alone.” I originally intended to speak more directly to Pinn’s argument but cut the video short for the sake of being concise. In doing so I framed my commentary as if Garrison were forwarding Pinn’s argument. While the response I would give to the question Garrison posed at the beginning of his video would remain the same I do apologize for mislabeling him and implying anything inaccurate about him. #thinkonthesethings and hit that play button! #urbanapologetics #Christianity #Apologetics #race
Many people today are blindly accepting the notion that to be a "Black Christian" is an oxymoron. I say "blindly" because I'd argue that a careful consideration of the interplay between African ethnicity/identity/heritage and Christianity affords us rational grounds to affirm Christianity without undermining our "blackness". In a recent video @GarrisonHayes presents a set of concerns related to church, black history, and suffering for which some, like his interviewee Dr. Anthony Pinn, would suggest that given "Christianity's" track record with black people we shouldn't be Christians and that it might very well be the case that if God exists he likely hates black people. As I say all the time, most people are poor historians and even worse philosophers. In this video I give a very brief overview of reasons why someone can be black and have rational grounds to be a Christian. For the sake of not making a 10 hour response I've held back on some of the directions one could go in answering these questions but provided links throughout the video to resources for viewers who want to go further.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the original version of this response video I mistakenly referred to Garrison as an atheist but should have been more careful to say that he has put forth a form of argument that atheists present (ie problem of evil). The argument from evil and suffering against Christianity was then defended during this interview by well-known black atheist/secular humanist, Dr. Anthony Pinn. So with respect to Pinn, it is the case that, as I said in my intro, “atheist says black Christians need to leave Christianity alone.” I originally intended to speak more directly to Pinn’s argument but cut the video short for the sake of being concise. In doing so I framed my commentary as if Garrison were forwarding Pinn’s argument. While the response I would give to the question Garrison posed at the beginning of his video would remain the same I do apologize for mislabeling him and implying anything inaccurate about him. #thinkonthesethings and hit that play button! #urbanapologetics #Christianity #Apologetics #race
The church is teetering on the verge of losing credibility in the black community!!! In this episode, Isaiah Robertson shares research from his new hard-hitting book "Risks We Must Take: Choices the Black Church Must Make to Avoid a Credibility Crisis" This is a must watch🔥🔥🔥
Ignorance is not a Christian virtue!
In this episode, Adam Coleman and Pastor Matt Castillo discuss how vital it is to know what you believe and why you believe it as a committed follower of Christ. We also touch on the recent imprisonment of #brotherpolight for child sexual abuse charges as we discuss the real world pitfalls of having a faulty worldview.
Event Announcement: If you are in the DMV area, PA, NJ, NY etc. be sure to come out to the BIC Theology Conference which will be hosted by Pastor Castillo and will feature yours truly, Adam Coleman, as a speaker at the conference!!!
GO TO: BICTHEOLOGY.COM to register! Watch now!!!
Answering life’s BIGGEST questions is not just something for super brainiac theologians to do.
In our everyday lives you never know when you might be at the barbershop, grocery store, or wherever and an opportunity might come up for you to come alongside someone to help them wrestle with difficult questions.
In this segment yours truly, Adam Coleman, is joined by Pastor Jerome Gay Jr. to breakdown a conversation that took place with rapper, Lil Scrappy, on Math Hoffa’s “My Expert Opinion” Podcast. We give evidence and answers in response to the various topics Lil Scrappy and the Math Hoffa Podcast team raise including questions about:
How and when God intervenes in our lives?
Is the Bible inspired by God and reliable?
Has Christianity been white-washed? If so, how?
You definitely want to tune in for this video, share it, and if you haven’t done so already subscribe to Jerome Gay Jr.’s Urban Perspective Youtube Channel!
In case you didn't know, when it comes to crushing false doctrine my guest, EJ "Thunder" Lauriston is not to be played with!!! In his new hard-hitting book, "Hiding In Plain Sight:The False Doctrines of Seventh-Day Adventism Vol. 1", Lauriston gives us the first installment of his series in which he takes on the false doctrine of Seventh-Day Adventism (SDA). Lauriston pulls no punches as he dismantles SDA false teaching with the Word of God, rightly interpreted. I have read Lauriston's book and fully endorse it as a resource that every disciple of Christ, apologist, minister, etc. should have on their shelf. You don't want to miss this interview of EJ "Thunder" Lauriston giving us an overview of key themes and biblical teachings he addresses in, "Hiding In Plain Sight"!!! GET YOUR COPY OF "HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT" TODAY BY CLICKING RIGHT HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Hiding-Plain-Sight-Doctrines-Seventh-day/dp/B09DN35J21 BLOG SITE: www.truidapologetics.com SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY: patreon.com/adamcoleman BUY TRU-ID APOLOGETICS GEAR: Http://tee.pub/lic/1AJjb3ZSz5U PODCAST ARCHIVES: Www.truidpodcast.com (Also on Itunes and other podcast outlets) SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: realadamcoleman Twitter: @scottlane7 Instagram: Truid_Podcast For Booking: truid7@gmail.com For Questions & Feedback: truid7@gmail.com
Is Adam Coleman becoming a prosperity preacher?!!!! Nah, fam… I will say this though. The biblical worldview has much more to offer than high-minded theological truths and philosophy. One of the ways we can help people to see the value of the biblical worldview is highlighting how it can be applied to everyday life. The Bible has plenty to say about how to manage finances in a healthy way. Unfortunately, what the Bible really says about money has often been overshadowed by shady individuals who mishandle and/or misrepresent the scriptures so they can exploit people. One of the things we talk about in this interview with my dude Steve Stack is reclaiming a healthy view of finances, giving, saving, and investing from a biblical perspective. 🔽BLOG SITE🔽 www.truidapologetics.com 🔽SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY🔽 patreon.com/adamcoleman 🔽BUY TRU-ID APOLOGETICS GEAR🔽 Http://tee.pub/lic/1AJjb3ZSz5U 🔽PODCAST ARCHIVES🔽 Www.truidpodcast.com (Also on Itunes and other podcast outlets) 🔽SOCIAL MEDIA🔽 Facebook: realadamcoleman Twitter: @scottlane7 Instagram: Truid_Podcast For Booking: truid7@gmail.com For Questions & Feedback: truid7@gmail.com
Of all the chapters in our recently released book on Urban Apologetics, edited by Dr. Eric Mason, I believe the final chapter on spiritual warfare is the most important! In this interview, Dr. Mason, gives us a snippet of what every apologist, and indeed, every Christian needs in their arsenal! You NEED to watch this interview... SPECIAL NOTE: This interview is the relaunch of the Tru-ID Podcast!!! For those who were waiting for it to return and/or prefer audio podcast content, feel free to enjoy this interview and others to come at www.truidpodcast.com, apple podcasts, and other outlets. 🔽SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY🔽 Patreon.com/adamcoleman Paypal: truidapologetics@gmail.com 🔽BLOG SITE🔽 www.truidapologetics.com 🔽BUY TRU-ID APOLOGETICS GEAR🔽 Http://tee.pub/lic/1AJjb3ZSz5U 🔽PODCAST ARCHIVE🔽 Www.truidpodcast.com (Also on Itunes and other podcast outlets) 🔽SOCIAL MEDIA🔽 Facebook: realadamcoleman Twitter: @scottlane7 Instagram: Truid_Apologetics
Just a few days ago LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and several others met their tragic end when their private helicopter crashed leaving no survivors. Needless to say this horrific event has sent shockwaves throughout society as people are left with so many questions about why things like this happen and how to respond in the face of tragedy.
In this episode we welcome Dr. Douglas Groothuis, author and professor of philosophy at Denver Seminary, as we discuss the biblical notions of "lament" and how "suffering well" as an outworking and reflection of hope. Tune in for this one...you won't regret that you did...
As promised I'm droppin this full interview of which I featured a clip just a earlier this week on Youtube. Dr. Jamal Dominique-Hopkins is a heavy weight guest on our podcast who breaks down what the Dead Scrolls are, what information they contain, and why Christians should be interested in them. He also takes some time to shoot down some wild claims recently made by Dame Dash on Big Boy TV concerning the Dead Sea Scrolls. Listen now!
Waddup my peoples!!
We’re back once again with a dope interview featuring an apologist who has been putting in major work! Nefer Nitty is well-known among the urban apologetics community and we caught up with her to talk about how to engage people with apologetics. We also discussed some of the challenges that come along with being a urban apologist. Check it out!!
Key Topics:
Nefer Nitty’s journey from the Yoruba religion to Christ.
How to engage people with apologetics.
Being woke and Christian: Is it a contradiction, ungodly, or biblical?
Y'all know what it is man! For anyone who has been following me or been active in the Urban apologetics community, you know there was a huge debate at Epiphany Fellowship in Philadelphia between Dr. Vince Bantu and Brother Jabari Osaze.
They tackled 3 main topics:
Is Christianity the White Man's religion?
Is Christianity a copy of Kemetic Spirituality? (Egyptian Myth)
Christianity or Kemet: Which One has the answer for the black community?
I caught up with Dr. Bantu for a post-debate interview that you definitely want to tune in for. We talked about his preparation for the event, thought process behind the argumentation he presented at the debate, as well as additional points that Dr. Bantu explains which provide further support for arguments he made at the debate.
This interview is fire!!!
Weeee back! I know I've been gone for a while and I've got a lot of explaining to do but we're back at it and have some exciting things coming so stay tuned.
For anyone who has been keeping up with things in the urban apologetics community you know that last week there was a major event last weekend: The Great Debate between Dr. Vince Bantu and Brother Jabari Osaze.
As the footage from the debate is released Alfredo Valentin and yours truly will be going live on Youtube and doing in depth analysis of the debate round by round and point by point.
In this episode we give our initial thoughts on the debate, some background on how it came about and our involvement behind the scenes, as well as spilling the beans on stuff that popped off that took us by surprise. Check us out...
Maaaan listen. Ollaudah Equiano is among my favorite figures of African/African-American history hands down. You guys are really in for a treat as we discuss the faith and life journey of Olaudah Equiano with special guest, Dr. Eric Washington, who is a historian that has specialized in studying Equiano's life! Key Points: Ollaudah Equiano’s journey from West Africa, to slavery, to being a world-changing abolitionist. Equiano’s Reformed theology and how his commitment to Christ led him to fight chattel slavery. The importance of ethnic and cultural diversity among academics in institutions of higher learning.
On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglas presented what is perhaps his most famous speech, which is generally titled, "What to the Slave is the 4th of July?". At the Corinthian Hall, in Rochester New York, Douglass made this speech to the Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society.
Douglass is by far my favorite figure of African American history. He had a brilliant mind that certainly shined through in his writings and accomplishments as an abolitionist.
In this episode, we take a look at sections of "What to the Slave is the 4th of July?" and explore what many African Americans experience as a tension between that which can be appreciated about America/American history and grappling with harsh moral realities of America/American history.
I'll attempt to draw insights from Frederick Douglas and point out how this issue may intersect with how we go about doing so called "urban" apologetics. I'm somewhat shooting from the hip in this episode.
I haven't got it all completely worked out in my thinking yet and would welcome feedback from y'all out there. Enjoy...
Waddup y’all! I had a blast doing this interview! In this episode we feature the author of “Counterfeit Charisma: The Age of False Prophets”. Dr. Woods is a renowned author and Pastor of Power of the Holy Ghost Deliverance Ministries. We’re taking deception in the church head on in this episode and giving our listeners tools to discern what is of God and what is deception. Key topics: Exposing this era of false prophets that have gained followings on TBN, Word Network, etc. Clear biblical guidelines on how to separate the real from the fake! If we’re going to defend the faith effectively we’ve got to defend it against false doctrine in the church as well
Waddup Tru-ID Familia!
A while back I taught a series at No Ceilings Bible Study on the subject of the “Problem of Evil”. For those who have been following the Tru-ID Podcast, you'll recall that I posted the first two Bible study sessions and mentioned that there would be a third.
Welp, as I was digging through some old files on my computer I realized I hadn't posted the third segment of that series. So let's get that corrected right now shall we?
In the previous two sessions we covered basics of what the “problem of evil” is and responses to the “Logical Version of the Problem of Evil”. In this next episode we will tackle the “Inductive/Evidential version of the Problem of Evil (or Suffering)”. Tune in!
| Alex McElroy is an internationally known pastor, public speaker, and Christian apologist. He’s been putting in work for the kingdom and we’re glad we could catch up with him to get his thoughts on a range of topics. In this episode we chop it up with him on a range of topics including: Topics: Is it true that science and Christianity don't mix? Do the miracles in scripture make the Bible unbiblical? Brief exchange on Evidential and Presuppositional apologetics. The upcoming “Proof for the Truth Conference” |
For some time I've been intending to do an episode on the issue of abortion. It's an issue I've been very vocal about in the past and have recently felt compelled to re-engage in the public square.
Just a few weeks ago the national conversation about abortion sharply intensified when New York passed a bill which significantly weakened the regulations related to elective abortions particularly in regard to late term abortions. When a similar bill was proposed in my home state of Virginia, I found myself uncomfortable with being on the sidelines of this and other social issues. As a first step in getting more involved I decided to reach out to someone that I believe could speak to this subject in a way that my listeners would greatly benefit from.
Today's guest, Scott Klusendorf, is a nationally recognized pro-life advocate and president of the Life Training Institute. He has lectured on and debated the issue of abortion on over 80 colleges and universities, regularly conducted pro-life advocacy trainings and is the author of "The Case for Life". Yours truly caught up with Scott Klusendorf to talk about the following:
What is the current state of the abortion debate in America and in the church?
Do I have to become a Trump supporter or Republican to be on the right side of the abortion question?
How to make a 3 step argument for the pro-life position.
You don’t wanna miss this one!!!
P.S.: Ironically, this show is about kids and it just so happened that during the recording my 2 year old wandered into my studio area so you briefly hear him in the background smh. Shoutout to special guest Kaiden Coleman
Urban Apologist Alfredo Valentin
Droppin Biblical Jewels & Addressing Conflict amongst the Urban Apologetics Community
Topic: Alfredo Valentin is well respected in the urban apologetics community and for a reason. He has tons to offer folks who are seeking answers to address the objections to Christianity we face in our context and he always carries himself in a way that builds bridges rather than tears down. I caught up with Alfredo to discuss the following:
-The importance of Bible study and handling God’s Word properly in the life of an apologist.
-The current state of the urban apologetics community.
- How to address the conflict between urban apologists so that we can keep our focus on winning the lost and edifying believers.
Tune in for this one y’all!
Yoooooo Waddup my peoples! Your boy Adam Coleman is on the run but I was able to hop on the line with Dr. Michael Heiser for a dope interview!
Dr. Heiser is a professional academic and an established author with specialization in the Hebrew Bible and Semitic languages. Key topics discussed in this episode are: Old Testament texts in the context of the Ancient Near East “Ye are gods”?: Analyzing a scripture Conscious Community misuses ALL the time Did Jesus claim to be God? Is the Trinity an unbiblical invention of Greco Roman philosophy?
Waddup y'all!
On the last show I took a slight detour in our broader discussion on Social Justice to examine how the moral frameworks of the worldviews that are gaining traction in the black community and jockeying for position against Christianity. "Black" Atheism was the focus of our last episode but now we'll take a look at other notable conscious community contenders.
In this episode I will offer basic arguments/ critiques of the moral frameworks of Hebrew Israelite theology, Islam, Moorish Science, and Kemetic Science. As I’ve suggested about atheism, these other spiritual systems cannot provide as solid a foundation for ethics and social justice as we find in the Christian worldview.
Last time we talked about how the God of Christianity provides a plausible moral foundation for social justice. In this episode I continue my discussion on social justice by offering a light summary of the kinds of things that have led me to the conclusion that atheism cannot offer a foundation for ethics that is as firm as what we find in the biblical worldview. This is the first of 2 episodes that I'll be releasing this week so stay tuned as we will shift from critiquing atheism to looking at the moral framework of Hebrew Israelism, Islam, Moorish Science, and Kemetic Science.
In this episode we continue our series on social justice. One of the main issues I hoped to deal with in this series is to dispel the Conscious Community myth that Christianity has nothing to offer the black community in terms of providing a basis for grappling with suffering and specific moral realities of the "black experience" here in the West as well.
In response to this erroneous notion about the biblical worldview I am working my way through a number of "building blocks" to biblical morality which debunk this idea. Tune in to this episode in which we explore the first and most important of our building blocks.
KEY CONCEPTS
Breaking down the connection between social justice and moral claims
The nature of God as the foundation for morality
Does the biblical worldview have what it takes to back up moral claims?
Waddup my peoples!
What is the connection between Pastor John Macarthur and Conscious Community figure Brother Polight?
You definitely want to tune in for our latest episode of the Tru-ID Podcast and find out.
I've often received questions as to where I stand on certain social issues and race relations in our society. Since there is so much discussion going on about social justice nowadays I thought this would be a good time to give my take on it from an apologetics standpoint.
In this episode, our series on social justice gets a little more spicy than usual. After listening to John Macarthur's series of sermons on Social Justice and the gospel, I decided to play a few clips from Macarthur and also a clip from well known Conscious Community figure Brother Polight as I attempt to shed light on how the conflict within the church related to urban apologetics, evangelism, and social justice.
Key Points:
Tackling statements made by John Macarthur about social justice and the gospel.
Should Christians "just preach the gospel"?
Is Brother Polight right about Christianity holding the black community back?
Does Christianity make black people cowards?
What are some specific examples of how misrepresentations of the biblical worldview has contributed to there being barriers to the gospel in the black community?
Waddup y'all!
This episode is a continuation of "Mac Friday" so if you missed that one you may want to go back and check that out first.
As a reminder of what we're addressing, I'm joining the conversation on social justice as I'm often asked about where I stand on certain social issues and race relations in our society. Since there is so much discussion going on about social justice nowadays I thought this would be a good time to give my take on it from an apologetics standpoint.
In this episode, I give further commentary of clips I've played from Brother Polight and John Macarthur related to an intersection between ethical, the "black struggle" and the biblical worldview.
Key Points:
Are Christian teachings on forgiveness a source of weakness in the black community?
Unity or Disunity: Where does the church stand?
Tackling statements made by John Macarthur about social justice and the gospel.
Should Christians "just preach the gospel"?
Is Brother Polight right about Christianity holding the black community back?
Say it ain't so! Is Adam Coleman a Social Justice Warrior?!!
I've received a number of emails, IMs, and comments online speculating about my perspective on the so called "Social Justice Movement" particularly as it relates to the recent Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel that a number of pastors and theologians released and signed their names to about a month ago. I started a new gig in September and due to getting acclimated to my new part time job I've been delayed in giving my take on it. But here it is folks. Well at least part 1 of it anyway. I have a lot to say on the subject so I'll probably have to split it up over the course of a few episodes but check out part 1 and give me your feedback!
Key Points
How is social justice and apologetics/evangelism issue?
Where is much of the confusion and conflict stemming from?
Is there a way to approach social justice from a biblical standpoint?
Recently I sat down with Damon Richardson of Urban Logia Ministries, Pastor Isaiah Robertson, and Pastor Jason Laplanche on Dacebook Live for a discussion about “The State of Urban Apologetics”.
The budding “urban” apologetics community is something I care a great deal about and I’m sure the same could be said about Damon Richardson and Isaiah Robertson. I’m fortunate to call these brothers my friends and over the last several months we have all been making similar observations about what is going on in the urban apologetics community. Some of what we are seeing has been very concerning, not only for the 3 of us. Over the last several months there have been rashes of intense and at times antagonistic exchanges between urban apologists. As I’ve been keeping track of things in our social media community and reaching out to individuals involved with these skirmishes between apologists, it seems to me that the pulse of the community leans toward putting some things in place to better mediate and even prevent these sorts of internal conflicts that can potentially create fractures in the community.
In this conversation with Damon Richardson and Isaiah Robertson we discuss what it is that we’re seeing and propose solutions which we hope to develop amongst the Urban Apologetics community such that resolutions achieve some degree of community wide acceptance.
KEY TOPICS:
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What is the current state of urban apologetics?
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What steps can be taken to resolve issues within the community?
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Proposing a statement of faith for urban apologists.
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Proposing a standard of conduct and boundaries for public debate/dialogue amongst urban apologists.
Over the last few years, we've seen an increasing awareness of the need for "urban" apologetics. As a result, there has been a community forming of individuals who are equipping themselves and others to address the questions about and objections to Christianity that have been gaining ground in the African-American community as well as among people of African descent in the broader Western World.
One of the things that many of us in this community see a need for is literature addressing these needs. We want books. Author/Apologist Tyran Laws (and Rahsaan Armand) is filling that need with his book entitled, "The Round Table: A Christian's Conversation with Marginal Beliefs Affecting the Black Church Experience".
You definitely want to listen to this episode as we address the following topics.
KEY POINTS:
What is the church doing about the violence in Chicago?
How to engage in conversation with people from the Conscious Community.
What are the dangers of "Word of Faith" theology?
Why is theology important in apologetics?
Wassup y'all. We're back again with another dope episodes. I want to thank everyone who messaged me with positive feedback for our Summer Soteriology Series. We're now shifting gears as I hit y'all with part 2 of a series I've been doing on the "Problem of Evil" at No Ceilings Bible Study in Richmond, VA. The "official" title for the series is "No Ceilings: Why do Bad Things Happen to Good People?". If you missed the first part of that series click on the link to that episode below so you can get caught up.
http://truidpodcast.com/no-ceilings-why-do-bad-things-happen-to-good-people-pt-1
In this episode well will be addressing:
How can there be a God with so much evil and suffering in the world?
How do we breakdown certain basic arguments against God related to the Problem of Evil?
Welp, as Tru-ID slides into home plate with our Summer Soteriology Series Adam Coleman catches up with Texas Baptist Director of apologetics and host of the Soteriology 101 Podcast, Dr. Leighton Flowers. Dr. Flowers is well known for his public critique of Reformed Theology and advocacy of an often misunderstood perspective on the doctrine of salvation, Provisionism (aka Traditionalism).
In this interview Dr. Flowers pulls no punches in his critique of Reformed theology as he explains the Provisionist perspective, gives his take on key scriptures that come up in soteriology debates, and touches on how soteriology intersects with apologetics. Sit tight for an engaging and educational interview!
Key Points:
What is the Provisionist Soteriological Perspectivce?
Breakdown of Biblical passages like Ephesians 2 and Romans 9
Critique of Reformed Theology
Wassup with "Total Depravity/ Total inability"?
How might a person's view on salvation impact how they approach apologetics (i.e. Problem of Evil)?
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As we continue our miniseries on soteriology (doctrine of salvation) we sat down with Damon Richardson of Urban Logia ministries. Damon Richardson is very active as an apologist and is well-known for public speaking and shutting false teachers down in online debates. In this episode Damon Richardson gives us an overview of Reformed theology as well as identifying common misconceptions about the doctrines of grace. Of course, I couldn't let him go without getting his thoughts on his recent calling out of a false teacher by the name of Gino Jennings!! Let it be known Damon Richardson is putting Jennings on front street for legalism and paper thin Christology. Richardson also offers his thoughts about "race relations" in the church. This is not an episode you want to miss!
Key Topics
What the urban apologetics community needs to do to be effective
Overview of Reformed theology
Common misconceptions about Reformed Theology
Calling out false teachers
"Race relations" in the church
So, lately on my FaceBook timeline I've noticed there has been quite a stir among the urban apologetics community concerning what the Bible teaches on soteriology; basically doctrines related what salvation is and how it occurs. Quite frankly soteriology is a subject I've intentionally avoided on Tru-ID because I understand it can be one of those subjects that fractures rather than builds. I felt that my primary goal was to provide content that people from all theological camps could benefit from and put to use. With that said, one's understanding about salvation and how it occurs can have serious implications as to how you approach apologetics or articulate the gospel. So, I've lined up some guests who can educate us on a diversity of soteriological views. For this episode, we will be talking about "Molinism" with Tim Stratton, the founder of Free Thinking Ministries.
As I was just getting my feet wet in building a public apologetics platform , Tim Stratton, gave me my first shot at blogging and getting my ideas out there. It's been a long time coming but I've finally managed to get him on as a Tru-ID Guest. In addition to giving us and introduction to "Molinism", Tim Stratton, gives us an overview of an argument he has developed called the Free Thinking Argument Against Naturalism***. Get ready for a heavy dose of apologetics and theology!!
Key Points:
Does the Bible teach that mankind has "free will"?
What is the Molinism?
What is soteriology?
What does Molinism have to do with soteriology?
What is the Free Thinking Argument Against Naturalism***?
***Note: Naturalism is basically a strict form of atheism.
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Y'all know how we do. Anytime I'm doing a presentation at a conference or other public event I try to obtain the audio from it so that I can share it with you guys. As my listeners might recall, in our last episode we caught up with president of the Mentionables Apologist Network, Joel Furches, who talked about the Mentionable Conference we had coming up in Greensboro, NC. Well last week I had the privilege of presenting at the first annual Mentionables Conference on the topic "The Historical Impact of the Church". I had a blast kickin' it with all that were presenting and/or in attendance and am thankful I can share my contribution to the event with our Tru-ID Podcast listener family!
P.S. Be on the lookout at my Youtube channel as we will be updating it with excerpts from the Mentionables Conference (i.e. Q & A) a lots of videos coming soon!
Key Topics:
The contribution of the church to philosophy, science, humanitarianism, and law.
I’m out of town this week In Greensboro, North Carolina where I’ll be teaching at an apologetics conference along with the The Mentionables apologist network. For this episode I was able to chop it up with founder and el presidente of the Mentionables, apologist Joel Furches. We covered a lot of ground in this episode dealing with the question of why the church needs apologetics and digging into the so called “Problem of Evil”. Check it out!!
Part 3: Final thoughts and responses to Come Sunday/Carlton Pearson
In our previous shows I provided biblical and philosophical responses to the points raised by Pearson in the movie Come Sunday, interviews, and from his website. In this episode we continue addressing his specific heretical claims and giving tips as to how we might go about helping someone like Pearson to think through difficult questions and challenge heretical ideas with logic and sound biblical teaching.
As I said before, In the same way that a viral infection left untreated can lead to serious physical consequences, erroneous ideas can infect our minds and hearts in such a way that we find ourselves unable to walk rightly with God. For that reason, we must keep our hearts with all diligence (Proverbs 4:23) as we contend against lies that are circulating in society and causing people to stumble. So Let's get it!!!
Key Topics:
Responding to Pearson’s claim that Jesus has saved everyone and everyone is going to “Heaven”.
Answering the question: “How can a loving God send people to hell?”
Using Christian philosophy about morality to respond to Pearson regarding why people go to hell?
Answering the question: “What about people who live evil and then come to Christ at very end of their lives? If they go to ‘Heaven’ how is that fair?”
Links to additional info on the “Problem of Evil:
From Reasonable Faith Ministries (William Lane Craig)
Video #1: On the Logical Problem of Evil
https://youtu.be/k64YJYBUFLM
Video #2: On the Probability Version of the Problem of Evil
https://youtu.be/cxj8ag8Ntd4
We're always trying to think of new ways to bring dope content to our listeners here at Tru-ID. One of the things we've decided to do is bring in brothers and sisters in Christ who have particular areas of expertise and can help us to deepen our knowledge on certain topics while sharpening our ability to defend the Faith.
For this episode we decided to turn our response to Carlton Pearson's movie "Come Sunday" into an opportunity to add an element to the show. I want to introduce Anthony Cummings to our Tru-ID family. Brother Cummings is credentialed as a language coach and specializes in languages of the Bible (i.e. Greek, Aramaic, Hebrew). We plan to have Brother Cummings as a regular contributor on the show to give us insight on objections to or questions about Christianity which revolve around the biblical languages.
Key Topics
Introducing linguist contributor to Tru-ID, Anthony Cummings
Responding to the Bible passages Carlton Pearson uses to support his heretical teachings.
In our previous show I provided my initial thoughts after having watched the recently released movie about Carlton Pearson entitled, "Come Sunday". Now it's time for us to get down to business of addressing his specific heretical claims and giving tips as to how we might go about helping someone like Pearson to think through difficult questions and challenge heretical ideas with logic and sound biblical teaching.
In the same way that a viral infection left untreated can lead to serious physical consequences, erroneous ideas can infect our minds and hearts in such a way that we find ourselves unable to walk rightly with God. For that reason, we must keep our hearts with all diligence (Proverbs 4:23) as we contend against lies that are circulating in society and causing people to stumble. So Let's get it!!!
Special Note: Please excuse the audio flubbs at the end. I was attempting to make a final comment on the show while rocking my one year old son to sleep which turned out to be a lot harder to do than I thought. I think he managed to get in a split second cameo at the end. LOL Anyway Love y'all man...Enjoy
Key Topics:
Identifying false conceptions of God
Tracing the experiences and ideas that led to Pearson embracing heresy.
Addressing Pearson's claim that there is no hell and that Earth/this life is Hell.
Whaddup my peoples!!
In this episode we discuss Carlton Pearson and the new movie detailing his transition further away from orthodox Christian teaching. For those who aren't familiar with Carlton Pearson, he was a very influential Pentecostal Preacher up until about 2007. Not only did Pearson pastor a megachurch but he was also nationally known for preaching at various conferences and even putting some of today's most notable preachers on the map (i.e. TD Jakes). All of that came to a crashing halt when Pearson came to believe that God told him that there is no hell, Jesus has already saved everyone, and everyone is going to heaven. Pearson was rightly deemed a heretic by the ministerial authorities he was affiliated with and went on to continue preaching his "gospel of inclusion" in forums that would have him. Recently, this aspect of Pearson's story was captured in a Netflix Exclusive movie entitled "Come Sunday".
Earlier this week I did a Facebook Live with some initial observations that I'd drawn from the movie. I'd intended to put out a full response to the questions and objections Pearson articulates in the movie, however, unfortunately I'm still getting over a pretty bad cold and was unable to do so. Also, I realized that in order to record an episode this week I would have had to record on the day my wife and I are celebrating our 9th anniversary. Husbandly wisdom leads me to believe that if I want to live to see our 10th anniversary then it would probably be a good idea to not spend this anniversary recording apologetics material rather than hanging out with my wife. LOL Candice don't play that! With that said I've converted that FB live to an audio episode which you'll get to see more of my off the cuff comical side along with theological and philosophical points that I believe will help Christians to work their way through difficult questions while avoiding patterns of thought or behavior that tend toward adopting heretical views of scripture. Next week we'll dig deeper into specific responses to the concerns raised by Carlton Pearson.
About a year and some change ago I sat down with a former Hebrew Israelite turned Christian apologist who goes by the name Brother J. In that interview Brother J talked aboutm being influential as a music artist in the Hebrew Israelite movement and how leaving Hebrew Israelism was sort of like Lebron James left Cleveland and went to Miami. lol He caught a lot of "heat" from the Hebrew Israelite community (pun intended).
Anyway, from then till now Brother J has been relentless in putting out solid apologetics ministry to Hebrew Israelites. Brother J sits down with us again to talk about how that transition has been for him and share insights as to what he finds to effective in ministering to Hebrew Israelites. PLUS Brother J is a talented musician and just dropped his new album titled "A.D." (After Deception)
Check out this interview in which Brother J AKA "J the Producer" in which we listen to some cuts off of his new album and he brings us up to speed on his apologetics ministry and life with Christ that inspires his music!
www.jtheproducer.com J The Producer's New Album "A.D" After Deception can be purchased here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/a-d-after-deception/1353614718 https://www.amazon.com/D-After-Deception-J-Producer/dp/B07B4TW7M5/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520657425&sr=8-1&keywords=J+The+producer+After+Deception
Your boy Adam Coleman (Scott Lane) is out of town again but we're keeping this content flowing to equip the saints as best we can. I was truly excited to sit down with the host of the "Urban Perspective" ,Pastor Jerome Gay Jr., for a discussion about the purpose of the Mosaic law and Hebrew Israelite misconceptions about the law. There is definitely a lot here for listeners to sink their teeth into. Check it out and be sure to subscribe to us on Itunes if you haven't already.
Plus I was feeling nostalgia so I put an old song I had back in the day with my homie Sir Walter III at the end of the episode.
Title: Louder (I’m on the 3rd verse)
Key Points:
What is the purpose of the Old Testament Law?
What misconceptions about the Old Testament Laws do we tend to find among Hebrew Israelites?
You just never know how personally grappling with some of life's toughest challenges and questions will put you in position to help someone else as they do the same. In Galatians 6:2 we are told:
"Bear one another's burdens, and in doing so fulfill the law of Christ."
The fact of the matter is many people, both followers of Christ and non-believers, struggle with that nagging question; "Why do bad things happen to good people?" Is there a solid answer to that question? Does the existence of evil in the world suggest that an all-loving, all-knowing, and all-powerful God does not exist?
Let's make it plain. I can't tell you how many times I've been sharing the gospel with someone and they ask, "Where was Jesus during slavery?" or "If Jesus is real then why are our people still oppressed?"
Each month Adam Coleman heads up to Richmond, VA. to teach apologetics at the No Ceilings Bible Study. Recently, The Black Bruce Wayne (Adam Coleman) was asked to address why bad things happen to good people. In this episode Adam Coleman shares his message from No Ceilings. Before I forget, I would like to say thank you for all who continue to support this ministry. Over the last month I have had the opportunity to travel and share what God has poured into me and it's been exciting to be a part of this growing urban apologetics movement. If we keep working together we can set this culture ablaze for Christ!
Key Points:
Intro to the "Problem of Evil"
How to take the pressure off of yourself in responding to this question.
How the existence of evil is actually evidence that God exists.
In this episode Scott Lane briefly talks about his recent travels and public speaking opportunities related to urban apologetics. We then listen in on a portion of his second presentation at the Truth Summit at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Cartersville, GA. (2/16/2018)
Key Points:
African enslaved persons understanding the liberating nature of God.
The birth of the "Black Church" in North America
The many ways in which the "Black Church" actively opposed the institution of slavery in America.
It’s so encouraging to see how God is prospering and expanding this “urban” apologetics movement! I was invited by Pastor Tim Allison of Reconcile Church in Bloomington, Illinois to come and speak on the opening day of their Unapologetically Black and Unashamedly Christian series. I was asked to speak on “Can I be Woke and Christian?”. In this episode we’ve got the audio from that service...take a listen!!
Key Topics
Ancient African Christianity
Christianity and Enslaved Africans
Racism in the Church
Slavery In the Bible
Living the Gospel in Your Circle of Influence
It's on and poppin!! God is doing major things as the "urban" apologetics movement picks up steam. This week features Pastor Tim Allison of Reconcile Church in Bloomington, Illinois. I'm honored that Pastor Allison has invited yours truly, Adam Coleman, to speak at the "Unapologetic and Unashamed" Conference. At the conference, I will be addressing the false claim that Christianity is the "white man's religion" and answering the question, "Can you be woke and Christian?". In this episode, we chop it up about the need for apologetics in the African American community, pastoral insights on how to get active as an apologist in your local church, and grappling with serious questions as we draw closer to God.
About a week ago Kris "K-Dub" Williams released a new song "Psuedo Israelites" in which he took Hebrew Israelism to task for a number of doctrinal concerns and behaviors that don't reflect Biblical morality. This song sparked a firestorm of backlash from the Hebrew Israelite community. In particular, Deacon Hakah of the Sicarii Hebrew Israelite sect responded with a diss track against K Dub and the whole Shield Squad of which I am a member. In this episode, I sit down with K-Dub, J the Producer, and Tony of gospel rap group Hazakim to discuss "Pseudo Isrelites" and the recent controversy. Enjoy.
The podcaster's Ten Commandments surely includes "Thou shalt not release an episode on Christmas since no one will listen to it". LOL However, I have a number of folks who listen to the show who I know do not celebrate Christmas. Some of my Hebrew Israelite listeners believe its a pagan holiday while others see Christmas as an opportunity to get a Christians for some sort of hypocrisy. Certainly not all non-Christmas-ers are like that but given what I do I tend to be in contact with folks who feel that way. Welp, this episode is for you. I offer a few thoughts about bogus objections to Christianity I tend to get from you guys this time of year but then I also address some culture related concerns where we may find some common ground.
Key Points:
Is Ex-Pastor Kevin Wesley’s claim about Jesus being born of a “virgin” being based on the “Virgo “ zodiac sign legit?
What about Ex-Pastor Kevin Wesley’s claim about Jesus being reported to be the “Son”/“Sun”of God actually being a veiled reference to sun worship and astrology?
Examining Brother audio clip of Brother Polight’s take on Christmas.
Why shedding off culture based stumbling blocks to the gospel is an imperative for the church (minus the legalism...)
How all this anti-Christmas talk is often just a smokescreen to avoid real conversations about the evidence for Christianity.
Maaaaan yo...When I first started the Tru-ID podcast I didn’t really know much about recording. As a result there are any mover of interviews that I recorded some time ago that required some editing and fairly recently I’ve been able to go back and clean them up. With that said I’m excited to finally be able to share this interview with a dynamic individual who was actually one of my first guests, Dr. Vince Bantu. Dr. Bantu is a brilliant Brother and as I restored the audio and sat back to listen to this interview it really brought me back to why I started the Tru-ID Podcast. Enjoy!!!
Key Topics:
-Ancient African Christianity
-Social justice and seminary education
-Real racial reconciliation
-Dr. Bantu basically drop barz on several interesting topics
Stay Tuned
Maaaaan yo...When I first started the Tru-ID podcast I didn’t really know much about recording. As a result there are any mover of interviews that I recorded some time ago that required some editing and fairly recently I’ve been able to go back and clean them up. With that said I’m excited to finally be able to share this interview with a dynamic individual who was actually one of my first guests, Dr. Vince Bantu. Dr. Bantu is a brilliant Brother and as I restored the audio and sat back to listen to this interview it really brought me back to why I started the Tru-ID Podcast. I know you guys will enjoy this dialogue so be on the lookout for this episode dropping tomorrow morning. Matta fact I’m so hype about this one I might mess around and drop it on y’all later today...
Key Topics:
-Ancient African Christianity
-Social justice and seminary education
-Real racial reconciliation
-Dr. Bantu basically drop barz on several interesting topics
Stay Tuned
J.Warner Wallace is an internationally known Christian apologist and author of several books such as Cold Case Christianity, God's Crime Scene, and his most recent work Forensic Faith. J. Warner Wallace has a unique approach to apologetics that flows from his professional background as a cold case homicide detective. In fact my listeners may recognize J. Warner Wallace from his role as a testifying detective in the movie God's Not Dead 2.
In this episode Scott Lane and J Warner chop it up about how he applied his skillset from being a cold case homicide detective to investigate the historical evidence for the life of Jesus and the Christian worldview.
Also, given his background in law enforcement I couldn't help but strike a dialogue with him on the issue of police misconduct and the criminal justice system. J Warner's perspective on this will likely surprise a lot of my Tru-ID family out there....
Key Points:
Journey from atheist homicide detective to believer in Christ
Historical evidence for Jesus and the Gospels
How does apologetics fit in with evangelism
Forensic Faith
J Warner's take on police conduct, interaction between the Criminal Justice system and the black community, and solutions
J.Warner Wallace is an internationally known Christian apologist and author of several books such as Cold Case Christianity, God's Crime Scene, and his most recent work Forensic Faith. J. Warner Wallace has a unique approach to apologetics that flows from his professional background as a cold case homicide detective. In fact my listeners may recognize J. Warner Wallace from his role as a testifying detective in the movie God's Not Dead 2.
In this episode Scott Lane and J Warner chop it up about how he applied his skillset from being a cold case homicide detective to investigate the historical evidence for the life of Jesus and the Christian worldview.
Also, given his background in law enforcement I couldn't help but strike a dialogue with him on the issue of police misconduct and the criminal justice system. J Warner's perspective on this will likely surprise a lot of my Tru-ID family out there....
Key Points:
Journey from atheist homicide detective to believer in Christ
Historical evidence for Jesus and the Gospels
How does apologetics fit in with evangelism
Forensic Faith
J Warner's take on police conduct, interaction between the Criminal Justice system and the black community, and solutions
Scott Lane chops it up with HBU professor and internationally known apologist Mary Jo Sharp!
Key Topics
-Her Journey from atheism to Christianity
-Being a "logical Christian"
-Identifying logical fallacies
-Cultural apologetics
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Scott Lane chops it up with HBU professor and internationally known apologist Mary Jo Sharp!
Key Topics
-Her Journey from atheism to Christianity
-Being a "logical Christian"
-Identifying logical fallacies
-Cultural apologetics
Don't miss it!!
Subscribe to the Tru-ID Podcast on iTunes!!!
#sharetheshow
In this episode Adam Coleman aka Scott Lane is on location at the No Ceilings Bible Study teaching on the historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus.
Key Topics
-How historians determine the historicity of an event.
-Five historical facts that point to a resurrected Christ
-Understanding concepts historians use to determine which explanations best account for a historical event.
-How the Resurrection is our most slept on tool for engaging the conscious community
Sources:
The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus by Mike Licona and Gary Habermas
The Resurrection of the Son of God by N.T. Wright
Tactics by Greg Koukl
In this episode Adam Coleman talks about his recent trip to Philly to attend the Frequency Urban Ministry Conference. Not only do we get into insights gained at the conference, chopping it up with other "urban apologists", etc. but Adam also walks the listener through an encounter at the barbershop during which Greg Koukl's techniques from "Tactics" came in handy. Check it out.
Episode Topics
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"Blacktics"
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Historical evidence for Jesus' existence
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Manuscript Evidence for the New Testament
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Minimal Facts Argument for the Resurrection of Jesus
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Experience at Frequency Conference
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"Woke" Church
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Tips for Engaging Conscious Community
Sources
https://carm.org/manuscript-evidence
Habermas, G. R., & Licona, M. (2004). The case for the resurrection of Jesus. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications.
I hear a lot of folks talking smack about what the church supposedly isn't doing or should be doing to help people. Scott Lane chops it up with one of the lead rap vocalists of Renaissance Music Group, Sinai the Overcomer. Sinai is much more than a Christian rapper though. In this interview, Sinai talks about the work he and his team are doing to help build an orphanage and "Safe House Community" which is taking direct action against sex trafficking in Pretoria, South Africa. Sinai, Legin, and Mike Bell have released an album entitled "Safe House" and are committing every dollar they make from album sales to building the Safe House orphanage and community.
You can get more information about the work they're doing at
www.safehouseproject.org
Key Topics:
-Intervening against sex trafficking in South Africa
-What is the Safe House Project?
-How to support the Safe House Project
-Recently recording a song with Christian rapper Da Truth
-Controversy in Christian hip-hop culture between artists who focus on the church and artists that focus on audiences outside the church.
-All the revenue from the Safe House album goes toward building an orphanage/safe house and resource center in Pretoria, South Africa. PLEASE SUPPORT TODAY!!!
Special feature:
This episode ends out with Sinai's the hit single
"Refugee" feat. Da Truth
I hear a lot of folks talking smack about what the church supposedly isn't doing or should be doing to help people. Scott Lane chops it up with one of the lead rap vocalists of Renaissance Music Group, Sinai the Overcomer. Sinai is much more than a Christian rapper though. In this interview, Sinai talks about the work he and his team are doing to help build an orphanage and "Safe House Community" which is taking direct action against sex trafficking in Pretoria, South Africa. Sinai, Legin, and Mike Bell have released an album entitled "Safe House" and are committing every dollar they make from album sales to building the Safe House orphanage and community.
You can get more information about the work they're doing at
www.safehouseproject.org
Key Topics:
-Intervening against sex trafficking in South Africa
-What is the Safe House Project?
-How to support the Safe House Project
-Recently recording a song with Christian rapper Da Truth
-Controversy in Christian hip-hop culture between artists who focus on the church and artists that focus on audiences outside the church.
On this week's episode of Tru-ID Scott Lane is joined by the internationally known Christian apologist, Greg Koukl. Greg is the founder of Stand to Reason Ministries which aims to equip believers in being ambassadors for the gospel. He is the author of a number of books including, "Tactics", and his newest work entitled "The Story of Reality". Greg Koukl brought his "A" game for this interview and even shared an interesting angle on applying concepts from his newest book to some of the apologetics issues I raised in articles I wrote on the Conscious Community.
Key Topics:
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How do I effectively navigate conversations with unbelievers?
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How does the Christian worldview really provide answers for life's biggest questions?
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Reviewing Greg Koukl's new book "The Story of Reality"
Don't miss this episode.
On this week's episode of Tru-ID Scott Lane is joined by the internationally known Christian apologist, Greg Koukl. Greg is the founder of Stand to Reason Ministries which aims to equip believers in being ambassadors for the gospel. He is the author of a number of books including, "Tactics", and his newest work entitled "The Story of Reality". Greg Koukl brought his "A" game for this interview and even shared an interesting angle on applying concepts from his newest book to some of the apologetics issues I raised in articles I wrote on the Conscious Community.
Key Topics:
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How do I effectively navigate conversations with unbelievers?
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How does the Christian worldview really provide answers for life's biggest questions?
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Reviewing Greg Koukl's new book "The Story of Reality"
Don't miss this episode.
Tru-ID Podcast Host Scott Lane the Black Bruce Wayne interviews the well-know apologetics crew Soldiers of God!! These guys don't pull punches when it comes to standing for truth.....Listen now
Noted Pan-Africanist Dr. Umar Johnson made recent appearances on the popular hip hop radio show The Breakfast Club and The Roland Martin Show on News One, and followed up with another interview on We the Gods Podcast. Between these three interviews Dr. Umar Johnson espoused a number of controversial views including a condemnation of Interracial Marriage. Over the course of a two part Tru-ID Episode, Scott Lane will engage these ideas and present logical and biblical responses to Dr. Umar's perspective on politics/social justice issues (Part 1) and interracial marriage (Part 2).
Part 2:
-Contradictions within Dr. Umar Johnson's Pan-Africanism
-Exploring Dr. Johnson's erroneous concept of identity
-Is there anything wrong with interracial marriage?
-Exploring ways that a Christian can approach race and the question of interracial marriage.
Noted Pan-Africanist Dr. Umar Johnson made recent appearances on the popular hip hop radio show The Breakfast Club and The Roland Martin Show on News One, and followed up with another interview on We the Gods Podcast. Between these three interviews Dr. Umar Johnson espoused a number of controversial views including a condemnation of Interracial Marriage. Over the course of a two part Tru-ID Episode, Scott Lane will engage these ideas and present logical and biblical responses to Dr. Umar's perspective on politics/social justice issues (Part 1) and interracial marriage (Part 2).
Part 1:
-Dr. Umar Johnson's logical and factual errors
-Addressing the question of racism and systemic change to counter racist structures in American society.
Part 2 will be released later today
In this episode we have Dr. Esau McCaulley dropping jewels on:
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Identifying reliable sources of info VS. fake scholarship
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Basic Study Tips
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Hebrew Israelite's mistaken view of ethnicity in the New Testament.
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Do Christians have to keep the Law?
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Yo where you been at Scott?!
Scott Lanes recaps recent events and ministry opportunities that have kept him away for a bit.
Scott then digs into "The Hard Question". What can the historical evidence tell us about the dynamic between African Slaves and Christianity? Were all slaves brainwashed into being Christians? Is that the whole story?
Listen here to find out...
Special Feature song at the end
Black Angels feat. Chrys Jones
https://youtu.be/D6O2QkwOww8
P.S. I've been doing quite a bit of apologetics stuff while I was away. Here are links you can go to and check out my recent guest appearances on other shows as well as articles I've recently released.
- "Talk with the Titans" Interview/Presentation
https://youtu.be/vcF2AwCL1ng
- "Talk with the Titans" bibliography link
http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/5400475/tdest_id/423746
- Interview with Chrys Jones & Vocab Malone
https://youtu.be/wJksTiRn5uk
- Panel discussion with Faithful to God (host)
https://youtu.be/stXXfrd7CuM
Articles for Free Thinking Ministries
- "#BlackLivesDontMatter"
http://freethinkingministries.com/blacklivesdontmatter/
- "Lebronogetics: Who is the GOAT?"
http://freethinkingministries.com/lebronogetics-who-is-the-goat/
Extra:
Josiah Henson Autobiography
http://docsouth.unc.edu/neh/henson81/henson81.html
On May 30, 2017 at 5:00p EST I have the opportunity to be a guest on the well-known Youtube talkshow "Talk with the Titans" hosted by Kalam El.
The topic of the interview will be:
"Is Christianity the White Man's Religion?"
I will be covering a broad range of topics and won't have the opportunity to stop and mention every source so I thought I would provide my bibliography here for anyone who is interested.
Hope you guys tune in and enjoy the show!!!
Talk with the Titans Presentation Bibliography
I. African Christianity
Decret, F. (2014). Early Christianity in North Africa. Havertown: James Clarke & Co.
Faraji, S. (2012). The roots of Nubian Christianity uncovered: the triumph of the last pharaoh: religious encounters in late Africa. Trenton: Africa World Press.
Oden, T. C. (2011). Early Libyan Christianity: uncovering a North African tradition. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic.
Oden, T. C. (2010). How africa shaped the christian mind: rediscovering the african seedbed of western christianity. Downers Grove: Intervarsity Press.
Walls, A. F. (2007). The cross-cultural process in Christian history studies in the transmission and appropriation of faith. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books.
Spickard, P. R., Cragg, K. M., & Carlson, G. W. (2008). A global history of christians: how everyday believers experienced their world. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.
Sowards, J. K. (1997). Makers of the western tradition: portraits from history. Boston: Bedford Books.
Holcomb, J. S. (2014). Know the creeds and councils. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
II. Christianity, Africans, Slavery
Aptheker, H. A Documentary History of the Negro People in the United States. (1990). New York: Citadel Pr.
Barton, D. (2004). Setting the record straight: American history in Black & white. Aledo, TX: Wallbuilder Press.
Buchsbaum III, R. (2014) The surprising Role of Legal Traditions in the iRse of Abolitionism in Great Britain’s Development. Thesis submitted to Wright State University
Daley, J. (2006). Great speeches by African Americans Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Barack Obama, Jr., and others. Mineola (N.Y.): Dover Publications.
Evans, F. W., & Banks, E. B. (2009). Hush harbor: praying in secret. Minneapolis, MN: Lerner.
Gerbner, K. (2010) The Ultimate Sin: Christianising Slaves in Barbados in the Seventeenth Century. Journal: Slavery and Abolition Vol 31 No. 1 March 2010 57-73
Harding, V. Essay Title: Religion and Resistance among Antebellum Slaves, 1800-1860. Fulop, T. E., & Raboteau, A. J. (1997). African-American religion: interpretive essays in history and culture. London: Routledge.
Hodges, G. R. (1997). Slavery and freedom in the rural North: African Americans in Monmouth County, New Jersey, 1665-1865. Madison, WI: Madison House.
Levine, L. Essay Title: Slave Songs and Slave Consciousness: An Exploration in Neglected Sources Fulop, T. E., & Raboteau, A. J. (1997). African-American religion: interpretive essays in history and culture (T. E. Fulop & A. J. Raboteau, Authors). London: Routledge.
Noll, M. A. (2015). The Civil War as a theological crisis. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Press.
Raboteau, A. Essay Title: The Black Experience in American Evangelicalism: The Meaning of Slavery. Fulop, T. E., & Raboteau, A. J. (1997). African-American religion: interpretive essays in history and culture. London: Routledge.
Yetman, N. R. (2000). Voices from slavery: 100 authentic slave narratives. Mineola, NY: Dover.
III. Other
Green, E. (2013). Explaining African ethnic diversity. International Political Science Review, 34(3), 235-253.
Nunn, N. (2007). The long-term effects of Africa’s slave trades (No. w13367). National Bureau of Economic Research.
Habermas, G. R., & Licona, M. (2004). The case for the resurrection of Jesus. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications.
Smedley, A. (1995) “Race” and the Construction of Human Identity
IV. Articles by Adam Coleman:
http://www.kingmovement.com/blog/2016/12/5/stealing-eternity-the-black-conscious-movements-dangerous-misrepresentation-of-christianity
http://freethinkingministries.com/blacklivesdontmatter/
http://www.kingmovement.com/blog/2016/12/16/the-diagnosis-how-africa-left-us-when-we-left-africa
http://www.kingmovement.com/blog/2017/2/20/decoding-the-conscious-communitys-biggest-logical-error
Also check out:
www.freethinkingministries.com
www.KINGMOVEMENT.COM
www.jude3project.com
I've always been interested in gaining understanding of other people's experiences and points of view. Today I've brought in Sterling Contreras to school us on apologetics in the context of the Hispanic community. I had a hunch that there would be parallels between how people of African descent and Hispanic descent have developed negative sentiments toward Christianity on the basis of colonialism. We also delve into politics and basic steps we can take to understand and engage the Hispanic community on these issues. Enjoy the show.
Y'all still talkin' about the Ressurection?! Absolutely! The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not something we just pull out once a year, get dressed up for a special "Easter" service, then put it back on the shelf. The resurrection is at the very heart of Christianity.
In this episode, Apologist Cameron Bertuzzi walks us through the Bayesian Argument for the resurrection which is an approach to presenting the historical evidence for the Christian claim that Jesus Christ rose from the dead!
Christianity is NOT a dumb mans religion!!!
Special Guest: Cameron Bertuzzi
Capturing Christianity
In this episode Adam Coleman chops it up with BEC Media's Elgin "Big El" Bailey. A very thoughtful and provocative discussion on race, community, Kendrick Lamar, and even child rearing. This brother certainly has some important things to say!
A three way discussion featuring Vocab Malone, Pastor Tony Ares, and Scott Lane in which we will tackle:
-Kendrick Lamar referring to himself as an Israelite on his most recent album entitled "DAMN"
-Hebrew Israelite themes in Kendrick's music
... -Responses to Hebrew Israelite claims
_What is the true gospel?
-Cultural awareness and equipping followers of Christ with truth.
In this episode Adam Coleman gives you the play by play of his encounter with Conscious Community Teacher, Ray Hagins. Ray Hagins has been a big name in the Conscious Community for quite some time and has made it his mission to derail others from following Christ. When Hagins came to North Carolina last week Adam Coleman had something to say to him. Check out this episode and hear how it all went down!!!
Key Points
-What happened when Adam Coleman confronted Ray Hagins?
-Exposing Ray Hagins false claims
-Breaking down the psychology of pseudo-scholarship
The Tru-ID Podcast is getting down to business! Adam Coleman begins a series in which we will be equipping believers with responses to objections to Christianity that have gained steam in the black community. Step by step the Tru-ID Podcast aims to put together a body of work that anyone can work their way through to build their confidence as a Christian and ability to share their faith. Letz go!!!
Key Points
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Ex-pastor Kevin Wesley
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Providing a framework
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The apologetics community's two biggest mistakes.
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Getting to know who we're reaching out to.
This episode is dedicated to Oliver Edward Coleman aka My Dad (1950-2017)
His new album, The Narrative, was recently banned from Lifeway Christian Bookstores but today's guest, Sho Baraka, has much to say about race, culture, history, apologetics, and impacting culture with the Christian worldview. Sho Baraka is raising the bar of presenting Christ in the context of our world. This is not an interview you want to miss. Listen here...
Whaddup Tru-ID family! In this episode we have the opportunity to catch up with gospel rapper, Eshon Burgundy. Eshon Burgundy is a well established rap artist who recently released his album, "The Passover", which debuted among the top ten on the Billboard charts. In this interview, we go behind the music and get his thoughts on topics such as his near death experience, race, the role of the church in our communities, and maintaining the faith as a gospel artist. 2017 is getting off to a great start!
On January 1, 1808 the United States abolished the importation of slaves to this country. On that same day, Rev. Absalom Jones presented a sermon at St. Thomas African Episcopal Church to celebrate this momentus event. The sermon conveys thankfulness for that step toward freedom and hope for the days to come. In this episode Adam Coleman recites that sermon in celebrating 2017 and reaching back in thankfulness for the freedoms we now enjoy. Absalom Jones had powerful words for his congregation in 1808 and those words still have relevance for us today. Hear ye him....
As I was developing the Tru-ID Podcast I was thoroughly inspired by the apologetics ministry at www.jude3project.com. In this attention-grabbing episode I was able to catch up with the founder and president of the Jude 3 Project, Lisa Fields.
Scott Lane "the Black Bruce Wayne" links up with Eric Hernandez for an interview full of personal testimony, loving God with our intellect, his perspective on the church and Christian culture, tips for engaging atheists, and a boat load of information to chew on. Definitely a lot of food for thought!
Finishing out our brief series on the Hebrew Israelites, Adam Coleman and Brother Marcus (Former Hebrew Israelite) chop it up about what led to his departure from the Hebrew Israelite Movement. Powerful Story.
In the final segment of our series on the Hebrew Israelites, Adam Coleman interviews a former Hebrew Israelite pastor, Brother Marcus. Tune in to get a glimpse of the Hebrew Israelite movement from an insider's perspective.
Well ladies and germs we have ourselves a new president. Donald J. Trump trounced Hilary Clinton for a spot in the oval office and people are experiencing a mixture of emotions while trying to figure it all out. On this episode, of Tru-ID we've got Leroy Hill stepping in for a discussion on things we can consider as we look at the election and move forward. Check it out...
In this episode, Vocab Malone continues to share his insight concerning the Hebrew Israelite Movement. As a special bonus, music from Vocab Malone is featured at the conclusion of the interview.
Continuing our Tru-ID series on the Hebrew Israelite Movement, this episode features Pastor/Apologist Vocab Malone in an insightful interview.
Adam Coleman kicks off a Tru-ID Podcast mini-series that will focus on the Hebrew Israelite Movement. In this episode, Adam Coleman explores reasons why "Black" Hebrew Israelites are attracting people to their movement.
In part 2 of this engaging and informative interview, Chris Broussard shares his thoughts on race, police controversy, Christian apologetics, and spreading the gospel. Check out the interview and certainly go support what Chris Broussard is doing on www.kingmovement.com !
ESPN analyst Chris Broussard drops in with Tru-ID for a fun, personal, and informative interview. Sports, controversy, apologetics, and the gospel; doesn't get any better than this folks! Enjoy the interview then slide over to www.kingmovement.com! Chris Broussard is building something powerful over there!
In this episode of Tru-ID Adam Coleman gives an overview of his perspective on the root of the identity crisis that faces people of African descent. How does the issue of identity in the black community relate to current events, religion, and personal self-worth? What does the God of Christianity have to do with this? Listen and find out...
In this opening episode, Adam Coleman aka Scott Lane, discusses the life experiences and personal interests that led him to question his faith and seek truth. Find out what happened...