Race and Faith Cyphers with Jason Esters and Richard M. Smith podcast

Race and Faith Cyphers with Jason Esters and Richard M. Smith

A cypher in rap culture refers to several people rapping one after another to the same beat and maintaining a flow. This podcast uses the concept of a rap cypher to discuss issues of race, faith, social justice, inequality, family and culture. Each cypher is an ongoing conversation led by Jason Esters and Richard M. Smith, two Black men of faith who are academics and homeschooling fathers. The point is not to battle each other, but instead communicate in such a way that the flow goes unbroken, at times including new voices in the cypher to offer fresh insights and further the discussion.

A cypher in rap culture refers to several people rapping one after another to the same beat and maintaining a flow. This podcast uses the concept of a rap cypher to discuss issues of race, faith, social justice, inequality, family and culture. Each cypher is an ongoing conversation led by Jason Esters and Richard M. Smith, two Black men of faith who are academics and homeschooling fathers. The point is not to battle each other, but instead communicate in such a way that the flow goes unbroken, at times including new voices in the cypher to offer fresh insights and further the discussion.

 

#14

Gates and The Black Church

It starts with Kanye's "Jesus Walks" and ends with President Obama singing "Amazing Grace"... more

12 Mar 2021

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:09

12 Mar 2021


#13

Melanating the Supply Chain

In this episode, Jason and Richard turn a conversation about food into a conversation abou... more

23 Feb 2021

55 MINS

55:40

23 Feb 2021


#12

Black History Month: The Past, Present, and Future

There is a rich history, definitive purpose, and inspiring passion of Black History Month.... more

01 Feb 2021

57 MINS

57:54

01 Feb 2021


#11

What We Gain From Intersectionality

Like Critical Race Theory, Intersectionality has come under attack by conservative evangel... more

21 Jan 2021

59 MINS

59:54

21 Jan 2021


#10

What We Gain From Critical Race Theory

Critical Race Theory has been under attack by political conservatives as well as conservat... more

16 Jan 2021

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:25

16 Jan 2021


#9

Building From the Ashes of 2020

2020 is done. Thank God. Now that we have entered into a new year, We can reflect on the c... more

08 Jan 2021

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:09

08 Jan 2021


#8

This Holiday Season

In this episode, Jason and Richard discuss how to navigate this holiday season with all of... more

16 Dec 2020

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:57

16 Dec 2020


#7

The Black Man in America

In this cypher, Jason and Richard discuss The Black Man in America. After coming off a dif... more

18 Nov 2020

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:24

18 Nov 2020


#6

Race, Faith, and Health?

In this cypher, Jason and Richard discuss the importance of working towards health. As bla... more

27 Oct 2020

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:46

27 Oct 2020


#5

A Season of Distractions

So much is going on in the world around us. Social unrest, persistent racism, pandemic, a ... more

22 Oct 2020

58 MINS

58:36

22 Oct 2020


#4

The Black Family Reading List, pt.1

In this week's cypher, Jason and Richard discuss essential books and other forms of writin... more

19 Sep 2020

48 MINS

48:52

19 Sep 2020


#3

The Life and Legacy of Chadwick Boseman

This week's podcast is an exploration and celebration of the life and legacy of Chadwick B... more

16 Sep 2020

40 MINS

40:25

16 Sep 2020


#2

Cypher 2: Should Black Christians help White Christians understand race and racism?

In this Cypher, Jason and Richard each respond to the question, "Should Black Christians h... more

14 Jul 2020

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:59

14 Jul 2020


#1

Cypher 1: Making sense of the current racial justice movement

In this first episode, Jason and Richard discuss what this current racial movement means, ... more

20 Jun 2020

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:57

20 Jun 2020