Black Coffee and Theology Podcast
By Black Coffee and Theology Pod
Season break and Howard Thurman
In this episode Robert announces the yearly break and reads a work by Howard Thurman.
When We Talk to God - With Special Guest Sharifa Stevens
Rose and Robert are joined by author and theologian Sharifa Stevens to talk about her book When We Talk To God Prayers and Poems for Black Women. Sharifa is a dear friend of the podcast and a wonderful human being. Please buy her book wherever books are sold and check out her substack at https://sharifahstevens.substack.com
To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? Please check Rose’s substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out Robert's writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com
bounty of the body (with the Three Black Men)
In this episode, Sam and Trey (of the Three Black Men podcast) stop by to examine the ways that we talk about and treat our physical bodies. The harmful theological and ideologies that go into it, etc.
the inner poem
In this episode Robert and Rose discuss the ways that they write poems and have grown in their writing. They also read some of their original poetry. Enjoy!
To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? Please check Rose’s substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out Robert's writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com
love is the practice reading by Rose J. Percy
In this episode Rose reads a portion from Kevin Quashie's book, The Sovereignty of Quiet.
To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? Please check Rose’s substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out Robert's writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com
Be a Real Friend Reflection
In this episode Robert reads a reflection on genuine friendship from Henri Nouwen's book The Inner Voice of Love.
To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? Please check Rose’s substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out Robert's writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com
On Discernment
In this episode Rose and Robert speak on the tricky concept of discernment.
To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? Please check Rose’s substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out Robert's writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com
Self-Care in a Trump(ed) Up Age
In this episode Robert gives some strategies for wellness in a chaotic time-period for our country.
To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? Please check Rose’s substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out Robert's writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com
Gently Walking into a New Season and Year
In this episode, Robert and Rose are back together and sharing their desires and musings for a new year of podcasting.
To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? Please check Rose’s substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out Robert's writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com
Gently Landing Season 4 on Black Aliveness
Rose and Robert wrap up season 4 on Black Aliveness. They share what has blessed them and their hopes for the future.
You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? Please check Rose’s substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out Robert's writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.
Adrienne Maree Brown's "The Time Traveling Emotion" - a reading by Rose J. Percy
In this episode, Rose reads a portion of Adrienne Maree Brown's book Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds.
You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? Please check Rose’s substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out Robert's writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.
Beauty All Around
In this episode Rose and Robert talk about the things that they are finding beauty in and the role of the creative when it comes to beauty.
You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? Please check Rose’s substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out Robert's writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.
belonging (This here flesh) reading by Rose J. Percy
In this episode Rose reads a piece from Cole Arthur Riley's book This Here Flesh. She reads from the chapter "belonging."
You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? Please check Rose’s substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out Robert's writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.
Seated with special guest EbonyJanice
In this episode we sit down with author, speaker, lecturer...EbonyJanice to talk about her book All the Black Girls Are Activists and so much more. We talk about her work, her takes on softness/self-care and the "seated place of Toni Morrison." Please go to ebonyjanice.com for more information. Enjoy!
You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? Please check Rose’s substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out Robert's writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.
A prayer for love
In this episode Robert reads a prayer by Tabitha Brown centered around supportive love.
You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? Please check Rose’s substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out Robert's writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.
Final Thoughts on Communal Care and Social Media (Part 3)
This is part 3 of a three part conversation that Rose and Robert had concerning maintaining a consistent social media ethic that includes communal care. Enjoy!
You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? Please check Rose’s substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out Robert's writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com
Communal Care and Social Media (Part 2)
This is part 2 of a three part conversation that Rose and Robert had concerning maintaining a consistent social media ethic that includes communal care. Enjoy!
You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? Please check Rose’s substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out Robert's writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com
A Prayer for Learning to Love the World Again
Join Rose J. Percy as she shares a prayer/reading by Sarah Bessey for learning to love the world again.
You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? Please check Rose’s substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out Robert's writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com
Communal Care and Social Media (Part 1)
This is part one of a three part conversation that Robert and Rose had concerning how we approach social media. We discuss how we approach social media and some of the pitfalls that we have had with it.
You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? Please check Rose’s substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out Robert's writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com
Affirmation-You Deserve Kindness
In this episode Robert gives a short word of affirmation to start a new week.
You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? Please check Rose’s substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out my writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com
The Layers of Leah Wrenne
In this episode, Rose and Robert sit down to talk to Leah about Leah about Black disability, music, theology, and more. Leah is a beautiful singer, songwriter, and musician and you can find her work wherever you stream music.
You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? Please check Rose’s substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out my writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com
World Building with Rose J. Percy
In this episode Rose and Robert have a conversation about world building and the role of expansive imagination.
You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? Please check Rose’s substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out my writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com
And We Are Back
Back from our midseason break and in this episode Robert points to the recent Substack works that both he and Rose have put out lately.
You can check out our growing list of songs on our podcast playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RVqhqSInWEDLzY2PWncEN?si=aAcBbnFNSoy3uOhVO0gHwQ&pi=u-YCFXXYJVSGKf (Soundtrack of Black Aliveness) To get some of the books that we mention on the podcast, please check out our growing collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? https://bookshop.org/lists/black-and-alive-a-black-coffee-theology-reading-list? Please check Rose’s substack out at https://agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out my writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com
Season break and Beauty
The Beauty of Black Imaginings (Part 2) with Pastor Trey Ferguson
The Beauty of Black Imaginings (Part 1) with Pastor Trey Ferguson
Round 2 of the Soundtrack to Black Aliveness.
The Soundtrack to Black Aliveness (Part 1)
For the soft-spoken-truth-tellers by Rose J. Percy
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Please check Rose’s substack out at agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out my writing at: musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com
Robert's Crown of Hybrid Flowers
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Please check Rose’s substack out at agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out my writing at: musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com
For the walk home (bonus episode)
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Please check her substack out at agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out my writing at: musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com
Black Aliveness, or a Poetics of Being
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Please check her substack out at agentlelanding.substack.com/ If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out my writing at: musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com
Black and Alive with Rose J. Percy
Season finale - Salvation Thoughts
Revisiting Hagar with Alicia Crosby
I won't shut up with Ally Henny
Black Lives Matter
Baptized in Wonder with Nya S. Abernathy
I have decided to stick with love
Curiosity as a theological ethic
Contemplatives in Black Part 2 with Rose J Percy
Contemplatives in Black Part 1 with Rose J Percy
Courage, Pain, and Disability with KJ Ramsey
Finding God in the simple
Speaking to God in public
Grace Can Lead Us Home with Kevin Nye
When We Belong with Rohadi