Three Black Men: Theology, Culture, And The World Around Us

By Three Black Men

Robert Monson, Sam Gay, and Trey Ferguson attempt to capture real life conversations that center around wrestling with God, issues within Black culture, and things in society/the world.

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Finding Our Way To Freedom Season Finale

Three Black Men: Theology, Culture, And The World Around UsNov 30, 2023

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Finding Our Way To Freedom Season Finale

In this episode we talk about the season as a whole and what we learned about liberation. To support the work that we do here please check out: Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen Paypal: threeblackmenpodcast@gmail.com

Nov 30, 202337:20

Liberating Masculinity

In this episode we talk about the struggles to create a theologically and emotionally sound masculinity. To support the work that we do here please check out: Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen Paypal: threeblackmenpodcast@gmail.com

Nov 26, 202341:40

Black Coffee and Theology excerpt (I Won’t Shut Up with Ally Henny)

This episode is a small excerpt of Robert’s interview with public theologian and author Ally Henny that they did about her book for his podcast, Black Coffee and Theology. For the full interview, check out the full thing wherever you listen to podcasts. To support the work that we do here please check out: Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen Paypal: threeblackmenpodcast@gmail.com

Nov 16, 202315:37

Liberating Politics

In this episode, we continue on our theme of liberation and wade into talking more about politics and how we bring our spirituality into thinking expansively on politics. To support the work that we do here please check out: Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen Paypal: threeblackmenpodcast@gmail.com

Nov 12, 202330:39

Pain, suffering, and the Cross

In this episode we talk about how we view Jesus' sacrifice at the Cross. To support the work that we do here please check out: Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen Paypal: threeblackmenpodcast@gmail.com

Oct 27, 202319:43

Cultivating Your Voice

In this episode we talk about the journey towards cultivating your own inner and public voice. To support the work that we do here please check out: Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen Paypal: threeblackmenpodcast@gmail.com

Oct 19, 202335:37

What are you reading?

In this mini episode we talk about what media/books we are consuming. To support the work that we do here please check out: Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen Paypal: threeblackmenpodcast@gmail.com

Oct 09, 202309:57

Three Overwhelmed Black Men

In this episode we talk about how we handle being overwhelmed and stressed individually and in community. For more info on her and her work please go to www.drchanequa.com/ To support the work that we do here please check out: Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen Paypal: threeblackmenpodcast@gmail.com

Sep 28, 202343:50

Sacred Self-Care with Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes

In this episode we sit down with author, professor, womanist theologian (and so much more) Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes as we talk about her book Sacred Self-Care. For more info on her and her work please go to www.drchanequa.com/
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Sep 21, 202346:03

A Matrix of Violence

Sam & Trey sit down to talk about how violence has shaped us and what we plan on doing about it. To support the work that we do here please check out: Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen Paypal: threeblackmenpodcast@gmail.com

Sep 08, 202335:13

Bonus: Religious Freedom Panel (Part 1)

In this episode we highlight a Law School and Religion Panel that we took part in this summer. This panel featured Trey and two other wonderful podcasters and was hosted by Steven Kapp Perry, the host of In Good Faith, an interfaith podcast that focuses on personal stories from people of all faith traditions. Please check out that pod bit.ly/44KGqge To support the work that we do here please check out:
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Aug 31, 202301:04:01

Michael Oher, Black bodies, and White Saviorism

In this episode we talk about the recent allegations that Michael Oher has made concerning the white family who he thought had adopted him, the conservatorship, and what white saviors can be. To support the work that we do here please check out:
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Aug 24, 202347:03

Hero and the Whore (fixed audio) with Camille Hernandez

In this episode we talk to author Camille Hernandez on her new book The Hero and the Whore, purity culture, and more. Please buy her book anywhere books are sold and go to her website at camillehernandez.com . To support the work that we do here please check out:
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Aug 17, 202350:25

Bonus episode: Podcasting and Religious Communities

In this bonus episode we were guests on a podcast with Steven Kapp Perry, the host of In Good Faith, an interfaith podcast that focuses on personal stories from people of all faith traditions. Later on in the episode you will hear our new friends from the podcast Mommying While Muslim. Please check out In Good Faith Podcast here: bit.ly/44KGqge Enjoy.

Aug 07, 202354:29

Sensual Faith with Lyvonne Briggs

In this episode we sit down with author Lyvonne Briggs and talk about her new book Sensual Faith. Please follow her on social media @lyvonnebriggs and also support her new book. To support the work that we do here please check out:
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Aug 03, 202332:40

Untidy Faith with Kate Boyd

In this episode we sit down with author Kate Boyd to talk about her journey and also her new book Untidy Faith. Please go to kateboyd.co for more info. To support the work that we do here please check out:
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Jul 27, 202346:43

Dancing in the Darkness with Rev Dr Otis Moss III

In this episode we sit down with Dr. Moss to talk about his newest book Dancing in the Darkness. Please buy his book. Also, check out his church at www.trinitychicago.org/rev-dr-otis-moss-iii/ To support the work that we do here please check out:
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Jul 20, 202356:17

Doing for others what they refuse to do for you

In this episode Robert and Sam sit down to talk about what it looks like to show care for others that refuse to love in return. To support the work that we do here please check out:
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Jul 13, 202324:23

Where are we with…Church?

In this episode we talk about where we are with the global and local church as well as what we perceive for the future of church gatherings. To support the work that we do here please check out:
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Jul 07, 202353:22

Looking back at “benefit of the doubt”

In this episode, Robert helps us take a look back at our very first episode. To support the work that we do here please check out:
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Jun 27, 202354:15

Wayback Machine: Black Male Friendships

Join us as Trey curates a look back at our second ever episode. To support the work that we do here please check out:
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Jun 08, 202357:25

Flashback: Chaos at the Capitol

In this look back at a previous episode, Sam provides some updated thoughts on Jan 6th. To support the work that we do here please check out:
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Jun 01, 202350:13

The Tennessee Two, Black Men, and Structures That Harm

In this episode we had a conversation in the wake of lawmakers Justin Jones and Justin Pearson being expelled from office and later reinstated. To support the work that we do here please check out:
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May 03, 202331:06

On Repentance and Repair with Rabbi Danya.

For more information on Rabbi Danya please go to her website to find her book, her excellent substack and more: danyaruttenberg.net You can also find another interview that Robert did with Rabbi Danya on his podcast Black Coffee and Theology. To support the work that we do here please check out:
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Apr 27, 202348:21

Black Mothers Living and Thriving with Dr. Quantrilla Ard

We sit down with Dr. Ard to talk about Black maternal health and what a necessary conversation. Please check out her website at thephdmamma.com To support the work that we do here please check out:
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Apr 20, 202355:47

God In Our Experiences

In this episode Trey and Sam sit down to talk about a James Cone quote and more. To support the work that we do here please check out:
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Apr 14, 202327:32

Remembering Black Women with Faitth Brooks

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Faitth Brooks to discuss her new book Remember Me Now. Please enjoy this conversation and pick up her book. To support the work that we do here please check out:
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Apr 06, 202336:46

Politics, Policies, and Liberation with James Woodall

On this episode we sit down with Major Woodall to talk about serving, politics, and policy making as well as where God fits in with all of it. Please also pick up his book entitled Wired for Racism? To support the work that we do here please check out:
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Mar 23, 202343:38

Love Can with Quina Aragon

On this episode we talk about The Holy Spirit, mental health, and her new book Love Can. Check her work out at quinaaragon.com. To support the work that we do here please check out:
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Mar 16, 202344:42

Faith Unleavened with Tamice

In this episode we talk to public theologian and author Tamice Spencer Helms about her new book Faith Unleavened. Please check out her nonprofit work here at subcultureinc.org and also get her book wherever books are sold. o support the work that we do here please check out:
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Mar 09, 202353:40

Fools gold: Tory L edition

On this episode we talk about misogynoir, Tory Lanez, and the crimes against Meg Thee Stallion. To support the work that we do here please check out:
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Mar 02, 202326:10

This Could Be You

In this episode we reflect on recent Black deaths and specifically how it hits on us as Black Men. To support the work that we do here please check out:
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Feb 23, 202338:02

Faith Reloaded

In this episode, the three of us muse on Candice Benbow’s thoughts on being raised in church and what meaningful faith can look like. To support the work that we do here please check out:
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Feb 16, 202318:16

Reflecting on Red Lip Theology with Candice Marie Benbow

It has been a little over a year since Red Lip Theology entered the world. We sit down with public theologian Candice Benbow to talk about her book and glean from her wisdom on the faith of Black women. Please go to her website at candicebenbow.com to check her out and to buy her book.

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Feb 09, 202353:58

Finding Our Way To Freedom

We are back with season 4. All season long we are talking about liberation…in many different forms. Props to friend of the podcast Marielle for her podcast She Will Not Fall for expounding on this theme last year for her podcast.

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Feb 02, 202339:53

Allow Us to Reintroduce Ourselves

Our first episode for this season is almost here. With that said, we wanted to give a little context for who we are NOW. We are still growing, changing, and evolving.

Jan 31, 202309:41

Bonus: That JUST Happened

In this bonus episode, Trey preaches a special sermon just for 3BM. Looking at Deuteronomy 4:32-35, he argues that trusting your testimony is what feeds your faith. We have a new PayPal account. Please feel free to support us that way by sending us a tip there by sending a little coin. Our email there is threeblackmenpodcast@gmail.com.

Dec 01, 202213:57