Episodes 97
Avg. Duration 1h 8m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (17)
Since Jan 2021
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

This is a podcast dedicated to diving into the intersection of education, faith, and racial injustice. With careers in both ministry and academia, along with his unique racial and ethnic identity, David Phipps uses this space to both share and facilitate language that builds up communities of color. You can expect to hear solo episodes from David as well as guest interviews and co-hosts regularly dropping in to discuss the important issues.

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Recent Episodes

089 - A PhD out of Spite and worms everywhere with Naomi Leyh

Apr 02, 2026 1h 23m

David is joined by friend and doctoral candidate, Naomi Leyh, to discuss the state of cultural progress today, as well as why she decided to pursue her PhD in Old Testament studies out of "spite."…

088 - The Redistricting War, Gerrymandering, and the VA Special Election

Mar 21, 2026 20m

David unpacks the current and upcoming April 21st special election happening in Virginia, and breaks down the racial elements from all angels.

087 - Olympic Hockey, DEI, and Locker Room culture

Feb 26, 2026 30m

David shares thoughts on the Winter Olympics, DEI discourse, the men's and women's olympic gold medals, and the reaction to the Men's Hockey Team's relationship with President Trump. Patreon:

086 - "This Here is Love," with author, Princess Joy L. Perry

Feb 06, 2026 1h 3m

David is joined by professor, advocate, and author, Princess Joy L. Perry, for a robust conversation on fiction, history, and the thriving of POC. The two share honest thoughts on the current…

085- Un-Christian Solidarity in 2026

Feb 02, 2026 38m

David starts the year off with a swift, honest assessment of how Christians are responding to the overt, legalized racism and disenfranchisement of Black and brown people in the United States, and…

084 - Storytelling and Healthcare disparity with Amanda Navarro

Dec 01, 2025 1h

David is joined by activist and Executive Director of The Convergence Partnership, Amanda Navarro, to discuss the importance of storytelling, racial disparity within healthcare, and much more!…

083 - Christian Ethics with Landon Ray

Nov 14, 2025 2h 9m

David is joined by friend and musical artist, Landon Ray, from Hampton VA. The two guys get in the trenches, touching on everything Christian ethics, especially when it comes to voting. You do not…

082 - What is loving your neighbor with Pastor JJ

Sep 30, 2025 1h 18m

Following two weeks of high-level, politcal and religious discourse, David is joined again by pastor Jefferson Jones to discuss loving your neighbor, whether or not it's possible to agree to disagree…

081 - Dismantling education, and why is Black and Asian solidarity difficult?

Aug 07, 2025 1h 31m

David is joined by two returning guests, Allana Dye and Vicky Willis, to discuss the possibility of the Department of Education being dismantled. The three also discuss both the historical and…

S1E80 080 - police brutality still; is William McNeil Jr. a hero?

Jul 25, 2025 31m

David drops in for a solo episode breaking down the viral video out of Jacksonville, FL showing William McNeil Jr. being assaulted by several police officers. David breaks down the video, why you…

S1E79 079 - birthright citizenship, and trust issues with Vicky Willis

Jul 08, 2025 1h 14m

David is joined by returning guest, Vicky Willis, to discuss the history and implications of birthright citizenship, and what it would mean for it to be removed.Later, the two discuss what it looks…

078 - How to defeat a Bully

May 14, 2025 23m

David drops in for a solo episode in response to several bullying incidents that have taken place in the last couple of weeks concerning children and racial slurs.

Episode 77 (Full Video) - Inspiring the next generation with Jefferey the Artist

Apr 23, 2025 1h 3m

David is joined by, artist, rapper, illustrator, and now author, Jefferey Weatherford (AKA Jefferey the Artist), to talk about his new book, what it's been like following in his mother's footsteps,…

S2E68 Episode 77 - Inspiring the next generation with Jeffery the Artist

Apr 21, 2025 1h 5m

David is joined by, artist, rapper, illustrator, and now author, Jefferey Weatherford (AKA Jefferey the Artist), to talk about his new book, what it's been like following in his mother's footsteps,…

Episode 76 (Full Video) - rolling back D.E.I. with Dr. Mark Samudre

Mar 24, 2025 1h 7m

David is joined by friend and professor, Dr. Mark Samudre to have an honest conversation about the implications of rolling back D.E.I. initiatives.

S2E76 Episode 76 - the implications of walking back D.E.I. and Education with Dr. Mark Samudre

Mar 20, 2025 1h 12m

Special Ed. Professor and David's good friend and college roommate, Dr. Mark Samudre, joins the pod to discuss what eliminating D.E.I. and the Education Department would result in. Later, the two…

(Full Video) Bonus Episode with Super Bowl Champion Elana Horowitz

Feb 18, 2025 1h

Enjoy a special Bonus episode with Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader, Elana Horowitz!

S2 Bonus Episode with Super Bowl Champion Elana Horowitz

Feb 13, 2025 1h 6m Bonus

Enjoy a special episode with David and Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader, Elana Horowitz! Support the show!

S2E75 Episode 75 - Post Inauguration and morality with Jefferson Jones

Jan 23, 2025 59m

David is joined again by pastor and ministry leader, Jefferson Jones, to discuss their thoughts on the inauguration of President Trump, what it says about Christian morality, and how proximity means…

S2E74 Episode 74 - Ethan Bishop - on townie-life, and multiethnic community

Jan 10, 2025 1h 22m

David sat down with friend, Radford University student, college ministry leader, and youth ministry leader, Ethan Bishop, to talk about growing up in a small town lacking diversity, yet ending up…

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