The Black Berea Podcast

Join us as we reflect on the recent incidents in Leicester University. Femi, Louis and Zoe share thoughts on how the gospel speaks to both the victims and perpetrators of bullying, and why older Christian men are so valuable to the church. Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlackBerea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

Zoe, Mary, and Louis discuss the recent viral 'Baby Formula Experiment', unpacking what it might reveal about compassion within the church. They also explore what the Bible teaches about generosity, practical giving, and caring for those in need. Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlackBerea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

The BB Team share thoughts on the recent news concerning Rapper Ghetts, before discussing whether they would partake in the Hallelujah challenge. Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlackBerea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

We’re back — and starting our new season with a hard but honest conversation. In this episode, we reflect on the recent deaths of Pastor Voddie Baucham and Charlie Kirk, two men whose legacies provoke very different reactions. How do we react to death faithfully when our feelings aren’t the same? What does compassion look like when controversy is part of the story? Join us as we talk openly about faith, mortality, disagreement, and the hope we share in Christ. Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlackBerea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

The team answer a few questions submitted on the latest AskBB. If you would love to support the podcast, https://donorbox.org/black-berea Questions: 1. How were you saved? 2. ⁠how do I manage having anxiety, whilst not being anxious for nothing? 3. Should Christians get plastic surgery? Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlackBerea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

The Squad discuss recent social media conflicts and scandal, and how we can best navigate discourse as Christians Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlackBerea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on twitter and instagramSubscribe to our youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

Femi & Mary (without Louis who gets stuck in traffic) discuss how Christians should approach the arts covering the recently released "Sinners" written and directed by Ryan Coogler. Articles referenced in the episode: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/05/sinners-review-ryan-coogler/ https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/sinners-christian-movie-review/

Join Zoe, Mary, Femi and Louis as they unpack what the Bible says about personality and share how best to navigate self-discovery in today's age... Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlackBerea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on twitter and instagramSubscribe to our youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

On part 2 of our Identity series, Alidor (@AstarMusicUK) joins Zoe and Mary to discuss navigating child-parent relationships as an adult. Check out https://www.instagram.com/ecclesiauk/ to see the recording of the "Hidden Pain Conference" Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @⁠⁠⁠⁠BlackBerea⁠⁠⁠⁠ on twitter and instagramSubscribe to our youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

Femi and Zoe kick off a new season with a conversation on understanding and navigating the topic of Identity. Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠⁠⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠⁠⁠ The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @⁠⁠⁠BlackBerea⁠⁠⁠ on twitter and instagramSubscribe to our youtube: ⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

Mary, Zoe and Louis on a bonus episode close out 2024 by discussing their favourite news stories of 2024, reflecting on its theological implications and what encouragement they have for the future. (The Gospel Coalition) | Top Theological Stories: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/gospelbound/top-theology-stories-2024/ Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠⁠⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠⁠⁠ The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @⁠⁠⁠BlackBerea⁠⁠⁠ on twitter and instagramSubscribe to our youtube: ⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

Femi and Mary are joined By Radio 1xtra Host Swarzy as we discuss her journey, encouragement in being a light at work and how to honour the Lord at work as a believer. Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠⁠ The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @⁠⁠BlackBerea⁠⁠ on twitter and instagramSubscribe to our youtube: ⁠⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

Zoe, Femi and Louis discuss recent professions of faith in the influencer world and think through helpful ways to respond to and engage with this content. Sign up to our mailing list : ⁠www.tinyurl.com/blackberea⁠ The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @⁠BlackBerea⁠ on twitter and instagramSubscribe to our youtube: ⁠bit.ly/BlackBereaYT

Zoe, Femi & Mary are joined by special guest Pastor Emmanuel Akinfenwa Aka @Gaemechanger to discuss his journey in becoming a pastor, creating spaces for men, online discourse, discipleship and more... Follow Pastor Eman at www.twitter.com/gaemechanger For Four12men, https://www.instagram.com/four12men/ Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email blackberea@gmail.com www.blackberea.com

Louis, Femi, Mary and Zoe return for Season 7 discussing whether Pastors who have been disqualified from ministry can be restored. This spirals into an interesting conversations on restoration, ministry and the biblical standard for Ministers. Let us know what you think............. If you have any AskBB Questions, send us an email or contact via insta/twitter. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email blackberea@gmail.com www.blackberea.com

Louis, Mary and Zoe discuss the perceived bleakness of the dating scene and how Christians wanting to marry can be encouraged If you have any AskBB Questions, send us an email or contact via insta/twitter. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email blackberea@gmail.com www.blackberea.com

Mary and Zoe speak about what God is teaching them… If you have any AskBB Questions, send us an email or contact via insta/twitter. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email blackberea@gmail.com www.blackberea.com

...Zoe, Mary, Femi and Louis discuss voting in light of the upcoming UK General Election before briefly sharing some difficulties around being a Christian today. https://www.engage24.org.uk - Helpful resource on the election that Louis referred to in the episode If you have any AskBB Questions, send us an email or contact via insta/twitter. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email blackberea@gmail.com www.blackberea.com

Mary, Zoe and Louis discuss if Christians should 'chase the bag' and how social media has influenced our spending patterns... (Apologies for the sound on Marys Mic - it cut out at the start :() If you have any AskBB Questions, send us an email or contact via insta/twitter. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email blackberea@gmail.com www.blackberea.com

This is episode 100 (apparently!) As part of #AskBB, Zoe and Mary answer the below questions. Apologies for the sound issues around the halfway mark :( Questions: 1. Recommend one practical way of holiness? (4:07) 2. ⁠How should I approach forgiveness with someone who doesn’t seem repentant or contrite? (19:38) 3. ⁠How do you think social media has affected preaching or discerning good preachers/churches from bad ones? (46:24) Article that Mary references - https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/erik-raymond/common-questions-christians-ask-forgiveness/ If you have any AskBB Questions, send us an email or contact via insta/twitter. Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BlackBereaPodcast On all our platforms, please do like, comment and subscribe. Sign up to our mailing list : www.tinyurl.com/blackberea The Black Berea podcast is hosted by a vibrant group of Black Christians from the City of London. Join us for regular commentary on matters of faith and culture, in addition to analysis of news and events from a biblical perspective. Follow us on @BlackBerea on twitter and instagram Subscribe to our youtube: bit.ly/BlackBereaYT Please Rate & Review on wherever you listen to us. Email blackberea@gmail.com www.blackberea.com