
Black and Blurred
Bringing clarity to the blurred view on personhood, ethnicity and culture through the lens of two Christian brothers from Baltimore.
Episodes
195 episodes
#191 What Happened to Austin Metcalf Reveals a Shocking Church Truth?
Join us as we dive into the mysterious case of Austin Metcalf, a story that exposes a shocking need within the church today in America. What really happened to Austin Metcalf and what is currently happening with Karmelo Anthony can be avoided.....
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Episode 191
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1:17:45

#190 Reflecting on the Last 10 years with the Center for Biblical Unity
This is an earlier conversation with Monique Duson and Kevin Briggins of the Center for Biblical Unity and Offcode Podcast. We discuss a relatively recent article in
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Episode 190
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1:51:47

#189 How the Enemy Recycles Hatred to Divide the Church
In this thought-provoking episode, Brandon tackles a sensitive and timely question: Is America's Church RACIST? Brandon explores the complex and often controversial relationship between faith and race in the United States. From the legacy...
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Episode 189
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53:40

#188 How the Social Justice Dance Led me to Plant a Church in Baltimore
In this long-awaited episode, Brandon shares his personal testimony of faith in Jesus and his upbringing. He highlight's the Lord's unwavering faithfulness throughout his childhood all the way through his time pastoring at a church that embrace...
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Episode 188
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1:19:58

#187 A Self-Examination: Have We Been Protecting Predators in the American Church?
There is something that every shepherd ought to have buried in his heart - a desire to protect. Before we even discuss the ability to protect proficiently, it must start with a desire. The fallout from the MLK episodes left a lasting scar. Genu...
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Episode 187
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1:21:08

#186 Livestream: Chatting with Listeners About the Ethnic Idolatry Taking Shape in America
If there is one thing that has been exposed through our hyper-politicized climate over the past decade, it has been the political and ethnic idolatry that is deeply rooted in our society. One of those idols is erected in what is colloquially ca...
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Episode 186
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1:10:41

#185 Being a Sober-minded Christian in the Supposed Golden Age
In today's political climate, the American church, depending on who you speak with, is on the brink of a moral relapse or on the brink of a golden age. How did we get to such an impasse amongst Christians? Is DOGE that big a deal for Christians...
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Episode 185
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1:04:39

#184 How Do I Have Conversations as a Christian Who Voted for Trump?! (Patreon Preview)
We're joined again by Alissa Hollander who shares some stories we can all relate to: having tough conversations about faith with those who vehemently disagree. As a lover of apologetics, Alissa wanted the opportunity to share her beliefs amidst...
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Episode 184
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7:00

#183 A Deep Dive into the Growing, White, Christian Discomfort: Insights from a Longtime Listener
Are we allowed to talk about marginalization and white Christians in the same breath? Is that really a thing? Do white-American Christians feel the pressure of the growing racial tension between ethnic subcultures in the country? Are they allow...
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Episode 183
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1:21:01

#182 We Were Sent Angry Messages Over MLK and Donald Trump: This is Our Response
This is our first episode discussing the President elect, Donald J. Trump. Unfortunately, things seem to be going the exact way it went 8 years ago. We don't know if we have it in us to do the conservative apologetics that we did 4 y...
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Episode 182
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1:16:17

#181 The Truth About MLK: The King Has No Clothes part 2
This is part 2 of the MLK conversation. Daren and I have a follow up discussion. This time, rather than discuss his faith, we discuss his lack of moral character and the picking and choosing people do in order to justify the horrific acts we hi...
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Episode 181
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1:13:27

#180 The Truth About MLK: Deconstructing the Myth pt. 1
This is a conversation dissecting one aspect of the MLK narrative that we need to be willing to properly analyze. Who was MLK? Is he an American hero to be celebrated? Does he value what you value? Who was he as a black American? D...
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Episode 180
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1:32:37

#179 Healing the Wounds: Overcoming Church Betrayal and Heartbreak w/ Teasi Cannon
We are joined by Teasi Cannon who, through her unwavering faith in Jesus as her rock has endured some of the harshest treatment as a member of a local body. She tells her story of church betrayal and hurt from her former pastor and helps younge...
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Episode 179
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1:06:38

#178 The Biggest Threat to the Church in America
How many podcasts have you listened to on race? How many books? How many christian-based seminars have you sat in to be reminded that america has a race problem? How many times have you heard the christian retort, "no! America has a sin problem...
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Episode 178
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1:23:45

#177 2024 Sweep: Keep or Toss Last Year's Highlights
We give you our miniature 2024 highlights, B&B edition. These things that we remember from 24' either need to be thrown in the trash or brought into 2025 with us? What say you? What are some things we missed? What needs to be thrown away or...
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Episode 177
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59:48

#176 The Superior, Hopeful, Violent Peace of Jesus Christ (Special Christmas Episode)
Peace is a major theme around the Christmas holiday. For the Christian, we know that Jesus is not only the reason for this season but He is our peace. What does it even mean to say, "Jesus is Our Peace". How then should we live based on this re...
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Episode 176
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1:11:50

ANNOUNCEMENT
Hello B&B listeners! Did you know that we have a YouTube Channel? Help us grow the channel by subscribing to us and interacting with our content. Your likes and comments go a long way! Stay tuned for some great episodes in the new y...
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Episode 175
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4:54

#174 There is More to 'Wicked' Than What Meets the Eye
We know. We know...Christian content creators and podcasters have been doing episodes on the new movie wicked ad nauseum. However, it is a guarantee you haven't heard an episode like this! We are joined again by our friend and sister in Christ,...
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Episode 174
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1:14:40

#173 Are Black Fraternities and Sororities Idolatrous? w/Miss Tytus Jones
We are joined by Miss Tytus Jones; content creator and budding apologist YouTuber who walks with us as we introduce many to and enrage more with our conversation on black fraternities and sorori...
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Episode 173
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1:02:14

#172 Thankfulness, Ethnic Idolatry and Our Biggest Breakthrough with a Troll
Thanksgiving has just passed and Brandon spends some time reflecting on God's goodness in his life, ministry and this podcast journey. He also touches on the reality of satan's attack on Christians through highlighting skin over a savior. Lastl...
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Episode 172
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56:38

#171 We're Back: Post election, Thanksgiving Discussions and Plagiarizing Pastors
Brandon is back in Baltimore. Daren is still in Silver Spring and Black and Blurred is still in your ear! For this post election episode, we discuss our thoughts in the panel we joined before our break with Truth and Fire. We also reflect on th...
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Episode 171
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1:10:16

#170 A Sure Election and Calling w/ Truth + Fire Livestream (Previously Recorded)
Join us for a livestream with Veritéetfeu, the founder of Truth and Fire along with other Christian content creators and ministers. We discuss the implications of the election, the hidden pros and cons of a Trump or Harris presidency and how Ch...
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Episode 170
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2:18:14

#169 Thomas Sowell on Trump, A Listener Calls us out, Brandon Responds
In this impromptu live stream, Brandon reacts to Thomas Sowell's thoughts on President Donald Trump. He also sits and reads through some messages that came from a listener of Black and Blurred. The conversation was contentious in the beginning,...
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Episode 169
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1:04:58

#168 Have American Christians Bent the Knee to Culture?
Did you know that the entire LGBTQIA2S+ movement is built on deception and lies? No...really. Why don't more Christians seem to care? Why are more and more Christian placating to the world? Maybe, if your context is anything like ours, you've h...
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Episode 168
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1:11:53

#167 Race Divided Them but the Gospel United Them
There is a new book you need to read - Walking in Unity by Krista Bontrager and Monique Duson from the Center for Biblical Unity. Were you part of a church that espoused every form of divisive rhetoric in the name of social justice and ...
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Episode 167
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1:22:27
