Episode Description: In the infamous words of Mariah Carey, “Imma do the best I can with what I got!” But are people really doing the best they can with what they got? In 2026, it’s giving mid, subpar, “get someone else to do it!” In this episode, join Christina and Ekemini at the table as they discuss “Underperforming in 2026.” They discuss various internal and external factors contributing to the mediocrity we are experiencing right now. Stay for the funny stories that highlight this problem, and the deep reflections on the way spiritual warfare plays a role in the underperformance we are observing. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Support Truth’s Table: Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/book Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTable Truth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donate Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Truth's Table
Truth's Table
“Midwives of culture for grace and truth.” Welcome to Truth’s Table with Christina Edmondson, and Ekemini Uwan. We are Black Christian women who love truth and seek it out wherever it leads us. We will share our perspectives on race, politics, gender, current events, and pop culture that are filtered through our Christian faith. So pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us. Learn more at TruthsTable.com
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Episode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are at the table unpacking their “Black Christian Starter Pack.” They talk about the things they carried when they first came to faith, from the songs, church accessories, cultural traditions, sermons, and influences that shaped their early Christian experience. Meet them at the table, as they share what they’ve held onto, let go of, or added along the way. As you listen and watch them unpack their starter packs, they want you to think about what should be in your Black Christian Starter Pack today? Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Support Truth’s Table: Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/book Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTable Truth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donate Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Episode Description: In this episode of Truth’s Table, Lisa V. Fields is at the table with Christina and Ekemini for a powerful conversation about her latest book, “When Heroes Fall.” Join us for this discussion about stories that shape our understanding of faith, leadership, and redemption. We explore what happens when the people we admire fall short and how those moments can challenge our expectations without destroying our faith. Lisa brings wisdom and honesty to the conversation, inviting listeners to consider grace, accountability, and the possibility of restoration. Tune in for an insightful Behind the Book conversation that reminds us that even when heroes fall, God remains faithful. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Buy “When Heroes Fall” here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/when-heroes-fall-healing-from-the-aftermath-of-sin-lisa-victoria-fields/d32b3152171ffb82 Learn more about Lisa V. Fields: Renowned Christian apologist Lisa Victoria Fields is the founder of Jude 3 Project, author of When Heroes Fall and When Faith Disappoints, and the curator behind the YouTube series Why I Don’t Go. Fields has been recognized in Christianity Today for her work as an apologist in the African American community. She is a graduate of the University of North Florida and holds a master of divinity, with a focus in theology, from Liberty University. Support Truth’s Table: Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/book Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTable Truth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donate Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Episode Description: In this episode, Dr. Christina Edmondson preaches a sermon entitled, “A Whisper for the Weary,” reflecting on Elijah’s encounter with God in 1 Kings 19:9-18. Elijah had witnessed God move in powerful, unmistakable ways, yet when he was exhausted, afraid, and overwhelmed, God did not meet him through the wind, earthquake, or fire. Instead, God came in a gentle whisper. Sometimes, we are so accustomed to looking for God in the spectacular that we miss the sacredness of the subtle.Pull up a seat at the table. Bring your weariness. Quiet your heart. And listen closely. God may be speaking in a whisper. Support Truth’s Table: Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/book Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTable Truth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donate Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Episode Description: In this episode, you get to hear or watch our very own Ekemini Uwan preach the gospel! She was invited to preach at Koinonia Church in Nashville, TN. She kicked off their new sermon series “Held by Hope” from the book of 1 Thessalonians. Ekemini’s sermon is entitled “Faith That Speaks for You!” from 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10 NIV. May this message encourage, convict, and bless you real good! Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Support Truth’s Table: Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/book Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTable Truth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donate Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sponsor(s): Episode Description: By now, you all know that Ekemini and Christina have a ‘sermon sending’ ministry! They both love listening to good sermons and share good sermons with each other. In this episode, they discuss the marks of a good sermon and the signs that a sermon has missed the mark. They talk about their approach to sermon preparation and preaching, and the temptations to avoid when standing behind the sacred desk. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Support Truth’s Table: Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/book Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTable Truth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donate Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sponsor(s): Episode Description: In this episode, Christina and Ekemini are at the table talking about their unpopular opinions that might get them canceled. Whether it’s about the “hottest” summer song of 2026 to their opinions about dogs. You don’t want to miss this episode. After you listen, let them know if they are cancelled! Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Support Truth’s Table: Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/book Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTable Truth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donate Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sponsor(s): Episode Description: Listener Advisory warning: there is a discussion about suicidal ideation, so if that topic is sensitive for you, please use caution when listening or refrain from listening. Call the 988 suicide & crisis lifeline if you’re struggling similarly. We care for you and thank you for sitting at Truth’s Table. In this episode, Ekemini is joined by Yvette Henry, the author of “Release, Rest, Remain: A 30-Day Devotional to Embrace Abiding Over Striving.” This behind-the-book episode is raw and real because it was recorded two days after the news reported that 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells was found dead in Mississippi. Yvette’s devotional book and her conversation with Ekemini are a timely intervention for those grappling with grief, anxiety, busyness, and feeling overwhelmed by life's demands. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Learn more about Yvette Henry: Yvette Henry is a dynamic writer, speaker, social media influencer, and mom to four children. Alongside her husband, Glen, she co-hosts the hit podcast How Married Are You?! and a thriving YouTube channel that has more than a million followers. Henry uses her platform to connect and encourage women through honest conversations about life's challenges. Buy Release, Rest, Remain by Yvette Henry Follow Yvette on Instagram @mrsmelanin Visit her website: https://yvettehenry.com/ Support Truth’s Table: Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/book Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTable Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Episode Description: Christina and Ekemini are back at the table, and along with everyone else in the Black community, they’ve been disturbed by the case of Nolan Wells in Mississippi. His untimely death surfaced a critical conversation many Black people are having today: the lack of safety they feel when they are the only Black face in a White space. In this episode, Ekemini and Christina talk about their experiences from childhood to adulthood. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Support Truth’s Table: Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/book Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTable Truth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donate Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Episode Description: We are taking a brief break from our Underground Railroad 2.0 series to talk about singleness in the church. It’s been a minute since Christina and Ekemini have talked about singleness in the church, so they invited Sekou Browne to join them at the table. Sekou Browne is a writer, filmmaker, and Telly Award–winning producer, as well as a cultural critic exploring the intersection of faith, singleness, and church culture. His work focuses on the gap between the expectations many Christians are given and the realities they experience—particularly around relationships and long-term singleness. His storytelling spans both film and daily writing, where his widely engaged Instagram column has become a space for naming patterns, surfacing unspoken tensions, and creating language around experiences many believers quietly carry. He is also the author of the Yoked newsletter, where he explores faith, relationships, and modern church dynamics through a reflective, story-driven lens. Sekou is the creator of V Card, a vertical series that explores the social and spiritual pressures surrounding sex, dating, and identity within Christian culture. He was also selected as a finalist for the Stubios program, a joint initiative between Tubi and Issa Rae's ColorCreative, where he developed the concept that he has since adapted into his debut novel, Coming Up Short, set to release later this fall. His work has opened doors for broader cultural conversation, including his upcoming TEDx talk, “Your Pastor Can’t Find You a Husband,” which examines institutional narratives around marriage and the lived realities of today’s Christian singles. Across platforms, Sekou’s work is driven by a singular aim: to create space for more honest, nuanced conversations within the body of Christ. Connect with Sekou Browne: Instagram: @koubrowne Newsletter: Yoked Newsletter Upcoming Novel: Coming Up Short Support Truth’s Table: Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/book Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTable Truth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donate Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands