Off Code Podcast

Kevin and Monique discuss the tension between the call for BIPOC-only spaces with the call for racial integration in nearly every space. What is the principle here?

Kevin and Monique speak with pro-life advocate, Toni McFadden on her journey through adoption, her current work in the pro-life space, and how the abortion industry harms the black community. Watch Toni's Instagram response to Lecrae's comments about abortion: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CIY0kWzDL8w/?igsh=OGg3MWNhand0amFu Read Toni's blog post responding to Lecrae: https://www.standingforfreedom.com/2020/11/an-open-letter-to-lecrae-stop-attacking-pro-life-christians-with-misleading-tweets/

Monique and Kevin reflect on the recent presidential debate and consider the impact on black Americans. They also answer the big question on social media: Are black jobs really a thing?

Kevin posted a picture of Abraham Lincoln this week on social media in celebration of Juneteenth. It blew up. Monique and Kevin share their perspectives on the pros and cons of Juneteenth and how it's been hijacked by race grievance hustlers.

Join Monique and Kevin as they chop it up about President Biden's recent speech at Morehouse and what happens when you make "blackness" your core identity.

In this episode Kevin and Monique chat with pastor Toussaint Adams on the importance of proper doctrine and theology in the local church and how poor theology has led to the breakdown of many local black churches.

Kevin and Monique chat with Ty -- on the topic of Black Hebrew Israelites

Monique and Kevin react to clips from Lecrae's recent interview with Jackie Hill Perry. Monique shares some candid feelings about tokenism in the "white evangelical industrial complex" and Kevin goes off about why he thinks Lecrae and JHP owe the church an apology about past statements they've made about social justice.

Recently more African Americans have taken to social media to express their frustration with the current reigning political party. Is it time for black Americans to consider moving away from the Democrat party?

Does Fani Willis, DA of Fulton County, GA represent the culture of black women? We also discuss the idea that black women often need to soften their voice to become accepted when speaking to white people or in majority white circles.

Monique's ministry partner (Krista) surprises Kevin and Monique with a series TikTok videos and Twitter posts. We record their raw reactions.

It's our first show of 2024! We are discussing the Katt Williams interview on Club Shay Shay and answering the question, "Who are the gatekeepers in the black community?"

Have black men (in the world and in the church) been groomed to support feminism and the lgbtq+ ideology in order to maintain their "black card" or be seen as the "right type of black"? On this episode of Off Code Kevin and Monique sit down with Heritage Foundation Fellow, Delano Squires to discuss the feminization of the black male voice.

Entrepreneurship is one of the quickest ways to elevate communities out of poverty, but is "the system" withholding the resources needed for black entrepreneurship? Our guest, April Chapman, talks about black entrepreneurship the successes, the struggles, and what is needed to do it well.

Kevin and Monique sit down with leader and Civil Rights Activist Bob Woodson to discuss the stong history of the black community and the current obstacles.

There are a lot of things flying under the banner of "black culture." Monique and Kevin discuss what black culture has been and what it is currently.

Kevin and Monique discuss the harms and benefits of black storytelling. Storytelling is an essential part of many cultures. Within black American culture retelling slave narratives, Jim Crow, and personal experiences with racial injustices are common; but can too much rehearsal of injustice be unhelpful?

Monique and Kevin discuss the Florida state black history curriculum and share thoughts on why many people, include US Vice President Kamala Harris, are upset about it. Is everyone just being fragile?

On the lighter side of the race conversation, we thought it would be fun to do an episode on black stereotypes. Laugh with us as we discuss things that are sometimes seen as being distinctly "us." Did we miss anything?

In this episode we are talking with Eric Muldrow, from Code Red Conversations on the realities of racial violence in America.

Kevin and Monique respond to an interview on systemic racism and discuss the current problems with the way systemic racism is currently being approached.

Monique and Kevin sit down with Brian Shannon, author of the book, Missing Pillars, to discuss the impact of fatherlessness within many black communities.

Monique and Kevin chat with Bishop Patrick Wooden of Upper Room Church of God In Christ about the need for bold preaching within the church and the impact of his bold preaching within his congregation and community.

Kevin and Monique sit down with Uncle Tom co-writer/co-producer of Uncle Tom 2, Chad O. Jackson, and discuss how black history has been weaponized to keep blacks on the side of the democrats and subsequently in poverty.

Kevin and Monique speak with Alton Hardy, Pastor of Urban Hope Community Church, about changing the black community through the gospel of hope. In part 1, they do a deep dive on Pastor Alton's story of racial discrimination and the power of Jesus to help us forgive the sins of others.

Discipling Black Youth | Episode 14 | Off Code by Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins

Monique and Kevin sit down with Virgil Walker and discuss the new documentary Uncle Tom 2 and the realities of being a Christian, black conservative.

Monique and Kevin discuss the practice in the black community of giving someone a "pass" because they say they're a Christian...even if their lifestyle is completely secular.

Monique and Kevin sit down with Ugandan YouTuber, Kimi Katiti, to discuss her views on Critical Race Theory and how it is incompatible with the Christian Worldview.

Part 2 of Monique and Kevin's discussion of a VOX article about the potential impact in the black community now that Roe has been overturned. Article they discuss: https://www.vox.com/2022/6/29/23187002/black-women-abortion-access-roe

Black Abortion, part 1 | Off Code | Episode 9 by Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins

An issue rarely discussed in the black church is homosexuality. On this episode, Monique and Kevin sit down with Reverend Evan Spencer and discuss homosexuality in the black church.

Monique and Kevin discuss the life and legacy of Black influencer, Kevin Samuels.

Monique and Kevin are joined by Dr. Toussaint Adams to talk about the impact of Black Liberation Theology on the Black church, as well as its creep into other sectors of evangelicalism.

Monique and Kevin are joined by Dr. Toussaint Adams to talk about the origins and impact of Freemasonry on the Black church.

Monique and Kevin discuss the history and current state of the Black vote.

Monique and Kevin are joined by Virgil Walker (co-host, Just Thinking podcast) to discuss the history and current state of the Black church.

Sponsored by the Center for Biblical Unity. Hosted by Monique Duson and Kevin Briggins. Real talk about challenges in the Black community.

PREMIERE episode of a new podcast from the Center for Biblical Unity. Hosted by Monique Duson and Kevin Briggins. Real talk about challenges in the Black community.