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Truth's Table
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“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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Underground Railroad 2.0: Freedom Songs with IAMSON (Part 2)
6d ago00:27:20Tap to summarizeSponsor(s): TT BookEpisode Description: We are back at the table with part two of our conversation with IAMSON. In this episode, Ekemini and Christina talk to him about the importance of congregational singing and authenticity in worship music. Join us at the table as he reflects on faith, mental health, worship, creativity, and perseverance while navigating this present moment. Together, we explore how music becomes both resistance and remembrance. So pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Learn more about IAMSON: IAMSON is a Richmond, VA-based musician whose sound weaves together gospel, classical, and folk influences. Rooted in the traditions of the Black church, his music serves as the soundtrack for the intersection of faith and mental health. He aspires to make music with messages of hope that’s simple and accessible for people that may need it in stressful and anxious moments.With 15 years of experience in songwriting and performance, IAMSON honed his craft at Berklee College of Music, where he studied songwriting. His deeply personal and emotionally resonant songs, such as 'Slow Down' and 'Always With Me,' have resonated with audiences for their powerful reflections on mental well-being.Follow IAMSON and pre-save Always With Me:Instagram: @iamsonmusicYouTube: YouTube.com/iamsonmusicSpotify: IAMSONApple Music: IAMSONPre-save Link: https://slinky.to/Always_With_MeBuy our NAACP Image Award-nominated book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/bookSupport Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTableTruth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donateAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Underground Railroad 2.0: Freedom Songs with IAMSON (Part 1)
2w ago00:20:44Tap to summarizeEpisode Description:In this special Part One conversation, Christina and Ekemini sit down with IAMSON to talk about what it means to keep “sing songs in a strange land” -Psalm 137:4-9. IAMSON’s music is vulnerable, honest, accessible and worshipful. Join us at the table as he reflects on faith, mental health, worship, creativity, and perseverance while navigating spaces that often feel unfamiliar or spiritually challenging. Together, we explore how music becomes both resistance and remembrance. So pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Learn more about IAMSON: IAMSON is a Richmond, VA-based musician whose sound weaves together gospel, classical, and folk influences. Rooted in the traditions of the Black church, his music serves as the soundtrack for the intersection of faith and mental health. He aspires to make music with messages of hope that’s simple and accessible for people that may need it in stressful and anxious moments.With 15 years of experience in songwriting and performance, IAMSON honed his craft at Berklee College of Music, where he studied songwriting. His deeply personal and emotionally resonant songs, such as 'Slow Down' and 'Always With Me,' have resonated with audiences for their powerful reflections on mental well-being.Follow IAMSON and pre-save Always With Me:Instagram: @iamsonmusicYouTube: YouTube.com/iamsonmusicSpotify: IAMSONApple Music: IAMSONPre-save Link: https://slinky.to/Always_With_MeBuy our NAACP Image Award-nominated book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/bookSupport Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTableTruth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donateAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Underground Railroad 2.0: Faithful Resistance with Rep. Justin J. Pearson
3w ago00:28:41Tap to summarizeSponsor(s): TT BookEpisode Description: Important note: This episode of Truth’s Table was recorded earlier this year, before the Voting Rights Act was gutted. Truth’s Table is on the move! Christina and Ekemini are on location at the Tennessee State Capitol, sitting down with Representative Justin J. Pearson to talk about what faithful resistance demands in an era shaped by state violence, environmental racism, voter registration organizing, and the rising influence of white Christian nationalism. Rep. Pearson reflects on his faith and movement histories that ground his organizing work, including the ongoing fight against the expansion of the xAI data center and its impact on Memphis communities. This conversation is a way for Truth’s Table to model thoughtful engagement with our elected officials, and it’s an invitation for our sistas at the table to do the same. Pull up a seat at the table with us! Learn more about Rep. Justin J. Pearson: Justin J. Pearson launched his campaign for Tennessee’s Ninth Congressional District on October 8, 2025, declaring it “a campaign for The People.” A movement leader and Tennessee lawmaker, he rose to national prominence as part of the Tennessee Three, standing up for gun reform and being overwhelmingly reelected after expulsion. A lifelong organizer, he helped lead the victorious Byhalia Pipeline fight, shut down a cancer-causing sterilization plant, and now challenges Elon Musk’s xAI data center. The second-youngest state legislator, Pearson is a national voice for justice, honored with the Truman Center’s 2024 Moral Courage Award. He’s running to bring that fight to Congress. Pearson is married to his partner in life and the struggle for justice, Oceana R. Gilliam-Pearson. Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/book Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTableTruth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donateAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Movie Review: Michael
4w ago01:08:11Tap to summarizeEpisode Description:Trigger warning: this episode includes a brief discussion of the sexual assault allegations and trial of Michael Jackson. Also, this is a “spoiler alert” for listeners who have not yet watched the film, Michael, as we discuss major scenes, themes, and key moments in depth. In this episode of Truth’s Table, Christina and Ekemini go back into time to talk about their own childhood connection to Michael Jackson’s music, sit with them as they unpack the storytelling choices, performances, and poignant moments in the blockbuster biopic. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Article links: Inside the ‘Michael’ Overhaul: $15 Million Reshoots, Removing Child Abuse Allegations and What’s in Store for SequelsDiana Ross Scenes Cut From ‘Michael’ Due to ‘Certain Legal Considerations,’ Says Actor Kat GrahamBuy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/book Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTableTruth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donateAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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What We're Leaving Behind
May 200:38:28Tap to summarizeSponsor(s): TT BookEpisode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are back at the table for the Underground Railroad 2.0 series, and the topic on the table is “What We’re Leaving Behind.”How many of y’all know, that everything and everybody can’t come with you on this journey, Freedom Land? They talk about the fears, the ideologies, people, and baggage that must be left behind in order to travel on the Underground Railroad 2.0 Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us. Watch this episode on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast player.Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/book Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTableTruth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donateAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Survival Stategies
Apr 2500:39:46Tap to summarizeSponsor: NavPressEpisode Description: In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are at the table discussing “Survival Strategies” while still in The Underground Railroad 2.0 series. They talk about what they would need to carry in their knapsack–spiritually, emotionally, and physically– in order to make it to Freedom Land. This is an invitation for you to think about what you will take for the journey and why? What would you leave behind? Who would you leave behind? As you think about these questions, pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Buy, “God, Where Are You?: https://www.amazon.com/God-Where-Are-You-Uncovering/dp/B0FD7PTZYVBuy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/book Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTableTruth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donateAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Black Maternal Health with Senator London Lamar
Apr 1800:34:14Tap to summarizeSponsor: NavPressEpisode Description: Listener Advisory: This episode includes discussions of maternal mortality, infant mortality, birth trauma, and disparities affecting Black women and families. Some listeners may find these topics distressing. Please take care while listening, and know that the God who sees and hears, sees and hears you!In light of Black Maternal Health Week, Christina and Ekemini sit down with Senator London Lamar from Tennessee for this powerful and urgent conversation. In this episode, Senator Lamar unpacks the ongoing crisis of Black maternal health in the United States and how she has personally been impacted. Together, they explore the alarming disparities in maternal mortality rates, the systemic inequities embedded within healthcare systems, and the lived realities of Black mothers navigating pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. Senator Lamar shares insights from her advocacy and legislative work, shedding light on policy efforts to improve outcomes for Black women. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Learn more about Senator London Lamar: Senator London P. Lamar is a Memphis-based legislator and strategist who represents Tennessee’s 33rd Senate District, which includes parts of Memphis and Shelby County. She is the youngest woman and the youngest African-American to serve in the Tennessee State Senate. She serves as Chair of the Tennessee Senate Democratic Caucus, where she helps manage caucus messaging, coordinates priorities, and elevates an agenda grounded in community needs. In the Senate, Lamar serves on the Judiciary Committee, the Finance Committee, and the Joint Ways and Means Committee—positions that place her at the center of policy, public safety, and budget decisions impacting families statewide. Before joining the Senate, Lamar served four years in the Tennessee House of Representatives (District 91).In 2022, she was appointed by the Shelby County Commission to fill the District 33 vacancy and later won election to continue serving her community. Her public service is defined by a consistent focus: strong schools, healthy families, and safe communities. Senator Lamar is widely recognized for her leadership on maternal health equity and policies that reduce preventable maternal morbidity and mortality. In 2024, legislation associated with her maternal health work advanced reforms connected to the state’s maternal mortality review and prevention efforts. She has also elevated community-based, evidence-informed solutions that strengthen outcomes for mothers and babies across Tennessee. She earned her B.A. from Saint Mary’s College and remains committed to developing the next generation of civic leaders through advocacy, community partnership, and public service.Buy, “God, Where Are You?: https://www.amazon.com/God-Where-Are-You-Uncovering/dp/B0FD7PTZYVBuy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/book Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTableTruth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donateAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Intro to the Underground Railroad 2.0
Apr 1100:32:48Tap to summarizeSponsor(s): NavPresss; God, Where Are You?Episode Description: Ekemini and Christina are back for Season 10 of Truth’s Table! God has been faithful to keep this show going for as long as it has been going, independently! We are starting off season 10 with the “Underground Railroad 2.0” series. We are talking about what it means to escape the land of bondage and chaos and run toward freedom land. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Buy God, Where Are You? here:https://hubs.la/Q043pHnW0Buy our book! Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://truthstable.com/bookSupport Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTableTruth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donateAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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How to Endure During “Diabolical Times” with Dr. Bernice A. King
Jan 2401:09:54Tap to summarizeIn this special episode, Ekemini and Christina are honored to welcome Dr. Bernice A. King to the table! We talk about Dr. King’s legacy of nonviolent resistance and its place in our current political climate. Dr. King speaks candidly, describing the times we are living in as “diabolical.” We discuss Ai, ICE, Palestine, Congo, and more. We are honored to have Dr. King at the table. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Learn more about Dr. King: Dr. Bernice A. King is a global thought leader, strategist,solutionist, orator, peace advocate, and CEO of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center For Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center), which was founded by her mother as the official living memorial to the life, work, and legacy of her father. In this position, Bernice continues to advance her parents’ legacy of nonviolent social change through policy, advocacy, research, as well as education & training through the Kingian philosophy ofnonviolence, which she re-branded Nonviolence365® (NV365). Through her work at The King Center, she educates youth and adults around the world about the nonviolent principles and strategies modeled by her parents. Under her leadership, theCenter has implemented numerous initiatives reaching over 500,000 people around the world, including the Beloved Community Leadership Academy, Students with King, NV365 Education & Training, and The Beloved Community Talks, a courageous conversations platform about the difficult racial and social justice issues impacting our world. Dr. King led the development of an NV365 certification program for trainers, which provides individuals with the opportunity to teach the NV365 curriculum on behalf of The King Center. She is an instructor for the program and a trainer.Dr. King received both a Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) and a Master of Divinity (MDiv) Degree from Emory University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Spelman College. From 1990 -1992 she served as a law clerk for Judge Glenda Hatchett, the Chief Judge of The Fulton County Juvenile Detention Court. She served for seven years as an Assistant Pastor of Greater Rising Star Baptist Church in Atlanta where she organized and developed several new ministries. In 2007, she established the Be A King Scholarship in honor of her mother at Spelman College. Dr. King spearheaded the 2013 “Let Freedom Ring” event commemorating the 50th Anniversary of The March on Washington and her father’s “I Have a Dream” speech. The global event included President Barack Obama, President Bill Clinton, and President Jimmy Carter, membersof Congress, as well as many other international leaders, dignitaries, and entertainers. In March 2018, Dr. King was fortunate to have a private audience with his holiness, Pope Francis. In 2020, she was influential in encouraging Atlanta Business leaders to actively support major racial equity and social justice issues, including the successful passage of Georgia’s Hate Crime legislation.Dr. King has received numerous awards and recognitions. She is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, admitted since 1992; a registered mediator through the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution; a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated (AKA), the Rotary Club of Atlanta, the International Women’s Forum (IWF), theNational Council of Negro Women (NCNW), and the 50th Anniversary class of Leadership Atlanta (2020); a board member of The King Center, and The National Black Bank Foundation (NBBF). Dr. King is an innovative, inspirational, and transformational leader. She is devoted to advancingthe legacy of her parents, and to ensuring that new generations of influencers are introduced to their teachings, The King Center, as well as the work of creating the Beloved Community, with Nonviolence365® as the pathway.Purchase our new book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/Support Truth’s Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthsTableTruth’s Table Foundation: https://www.truthstablefoundation.org/donateAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Table Reflections: Season 9 Finale
Oct 2500:42:12Tap to summarizeEpisode Description: Welp! This year has flown by, y’all! Christina and Ekemini are sitting at the table reflecting on season nine of Truth’s Table. They have come this far by grace! In this finale episode, Christina and Ekemini discuss their favorite episodes, the political climate, and what they are looking forward to next season. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us!Support Truth’s Table: Purchase our book! Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTablePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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