Grits and Eggs Podcast

Host: Deante’ Kyle
Episode: 94 – "Be Anti-Christ Like"
Date: October 21, 2025

Episode Overview

In this unapologetically raw and humorous episode, Deante’ Kyle—joined by co-host “Big Ice Cub Cat”—dives deep into the notions of faith, Black liberation, community responsibility, cultural uplift, and critiques of contemporary religion, all while fielding listener calls and dropping real-world advice. Kyle challenges listeners to question mainstream Christianity, honor ancestors, and focus on tangible change in Black communities. The episode is laced with jokes, biting social commentary, and calls for pragmatic unity.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Religion, “The Antichrist,” and Black Community Leadership

• Satirical Opening: Kyle plays with the idea of being “the Antichrist,” donning a Trump-style suit and referencing Lucifer as “the light bringer,” (01:29), using satire to critique how people weaponize Christianity within the Black community.
• “Lucifer is the light... according to the scripture, the bringer of light.” – Deante’ Kyle (01:29)
• Critique of performative Christianity: Kyle argues that true Christ-like behavior is action-oriented and community-based—not rooted in judgment or dogma (15:25–19:03).
• On the church:
  • “It’s a blessing when the pastor show up in a private jet... but the people outside that church ain’t prospering.” (15:25)
  • Calls out megachurches for extracting wealth while neglecting tangible services—no grocery stores, hospitals, banks, or community infrastructure.

2. Honoring Ancestors vs. Worship and Ancestral Literacy

• Explains honoring ancestors as distinct from worshipping them, rooting it in both biblical and African traditions.
• Breaks down the importance of lineage and genealogy in the Bible (29:10), and likens honoring Black foremothers/fathers to studying hip hop’s roots.
• Debunks critiques calling him “the Antichrist,” as a misunderstanding of his focus on history, reverence, and actionable support for the community.

3. Food Insecurity, Community Drives, and The Role of Activism

• Partnership with Jasmine’s Garden for a Halloween fundraiser, coat drive, and non-perishable food collection to combat food insecurity amidst government shutdown threats.
• Urges listeners and local churches to match or exceed the activist energy coming from so-called “sinners” (12:32–15:24).
• Calls for $1 donations from 50,000 followers to effect immediate, local change.

4. Celebrating Failure vs. Success in Black Communities (39:50–44:48)

• Discusses the problematic norm of celebrating relatives’ release from prison but not their academic or professional achievements.
  • “This is a poverty mindset. If you’re showing little kids that their cousin is getting a party thrown when he come home from prison... but his cousin that just graduated from college, no party, no love, no celebration.” (41:00)
• Calls for a culture shift: uplift intelligence, skilled trades, and academic success as “cool.”

5. Anti-Intellectualism and the Black Renaissance

• Warns against rising anti-intellectualism and black illiteracy, pushing for a “Renaissance” centering Afro-futurism and innovation in Black art.
• Stresses need for Black professionals in all fields: doctors, engineers, teachers, and especially trades (48:00–50:10)
• “If we can’t feed ourselves and we can’t fix our own problems, we’ll never be free.” (49:40)

6. Faith, Trauma, and Black Liberation History

• Deante’ details his own spiritual path, including feeling judged by the church and needing to “deconstruct” out of fear-based religion (19:03).
• Ties in the historical use of the Bible as a tool of slave obedience, juxtaposed with figures like Nat Turner and Harriet Tubman as sources for Black resilience (19:50).
  • On Black leadership: “I’m more like Jesus than you is, nigga.” (19:03)

7. Listener Calls & Advice

a) Finding Leadership in Adversity (53:11)

• Young listener (19) asks for advice on navigating adulthood and self-leadership amidst life challenges.
• Advice: Give yourself permission to make mistakes, seek mentorship, make clear roadmaps for your goals, regulate emotions, and embrace learning from the community.
• “Learning some breathing techniques, giving yourself permission to make mistakes, understanding that you don’t know everything, and not being afraid to admit when you don’t know.” (54:00)

b) Christianity & Black History (58:02)

• Teen listener wrestles with conflict between family’s strict Christianity and knowledge of its usage during slavery.
• Kyle: Christianity’s roots are ancient, not only a tool of oppression—yet he acknowledges manipulation through King James Version and the need for questioning.
• “If you can’t question, you’re in a cult.” (61:44)

c) Black Self-Determination & Community Building (61:48)

• Concern about building new Black communities in America when history shows they’ve been destroyed.
• Response: Need for Black-controlled law enforcement, optimism over fear, commitment to defense, and never giving up.

d) Career Representation in Nutrition (65:02)

• Listener highlights the urgent need for more Black dietitians due to racial disparities and offers application resources.
• Kyle connects poor diet and stress to early deaths of Black entertainers, emphasizing community health literacy (67:31).

e) Advice for Single Moms Raising Black Daughters (68:16)

• Single mom wants guidance on supporting her daughter and Black community.
• Recommendations: History museums, documentaries (“The Black Power Mixtape”), reading Black literature together, and giving each other grace for ongoing learning (71:39).

f) Family Conflict at Major Life Events (73:22–84:44)

• Listener’s father ruins her college graduation by leaving and attempting to pick a fight.
• Advice: Move forward, lean on supportive partners/families, protect your joy by setting boundaries, and do not invite toxic relatives to future celebrations.
• “The grieving of a family member is tough when they're still alive. But you gonna have to do your best to move forward, because without respect, y'all don’t got nothing.” (82:08)

Memorable Quotes

• On being called the Antichrist:
  “Critical thinking looks demonic when you’re stunted in your faith.” – Deante’ Kyle (32:59)
• On honoring ancestors:
  “Honoring the ancestors is not worship. Honoring the people that came before you is not about worship. I’m not dropping down to my knees and raising my hands to my ancestors, but I will create altars for them that honor them.” (30:55)
• On community and the church:
  “I challenge the church to be more effective than these sinners. When is the church gonna give back?” (35:11)
• On faith and fear:
  “You could be stunted in your faith, especially when that faith is based in fear.” (19:03)
• On Black uplift:
  “It’s about the liberation of Black people always. It’s about creating a better future for our children here in this country.” (22:59)
• On intelligent living:
  “We should make learning cool. We should make intelligence cool. In the rise of anti-intellectualism and in the rise of illiteracy in this country, Black people need to be in the forefront of an intelligent movement.” (42:49)

Important Timestamps

• Satirical Intro, Discussion of “Lucifer is the Light” – 01:29
• Church money and lack of community services – 15:25
• Detailed critique and vision for Black activism – 17:59
• Fear-based faith and need for critical thinking – 19:03–24:39
• Genealogy and the Bible – 29:10–30:55
• Celebrating failure vs. success in Black communities – 39:50
• Listener call: Leadership in adversity advice – 53:37–56:10
• Listener call: Christianity and Black history – 58:02–61:44
• Black community-building strategies – 61:48–64:50
• Career awareness: Black dietitians and health – 65:02–68:16
• Single mom advice, raising Black girls – 68:16–71:39
• Toxic family and graduation incident – 73:22–84:44

Tone, Style & Approach

• Playful, Unfiltered, and Satirical: Deante’ Kyle frequently leans into charged criticism using humor, Southern vernacular, and rapid-fire banter.
• Community-Forward: Persistent emphasis on collective action, mutual encouragement, combating poverty mindsets, and pragmatic liberation.
• Direct Calls to Action: Appeals for donations, participation in activism, and efforts to challenge systemic problems with practical steps.

Noteworthy Moments

• Running joke: Church should be as giving as so-called “sinners”
• Playful banter about food, holidays, and Thanksgiving mac & cheese (50:10)
• Strong advocacy for therapy, self-knowledge, and personal boundaries
• Cultural critiques: Denim Tears’ “cotton wreath” aesthetic rejected for insensitivity, compared to true Afro-futurist art (44:50)

Final Note

This episode encapsulates Deante’ Kyle’s blend of thought-provoking social critique, cultural celebration, and hard-hitting humor, all aimed at elevating the consciousness and practicality of Black communities. He challenges both religious and secular listeners to be more Christ-like—less judgment, more action, and always for the people.

If you’re looking for an episode that shatters dogma, embraces community-first activism, and reminds you of the beauty and the struggle of Black liberation—from laughter to hard truths—this is it.