My Black Book Journal

In a profound and engaging episode of the podcast, Dr. Chuck Wallington, author and thought leader, shares his incredible journey from a journalist with a vision to a seasoned executive in the corporate realm. The episode, titled "Breaking Barriers: The Rise of African American Executives in Corporate America," delves into the nuanced experiences of African American leaders as they

What if you could find hope, inspiration, and transformation in the darkest corners of life? That's exactly what my guest today has achieved, even when it seemed like all the odds were stacked against him. We kick off by sharing the incredible journey of Ronald Olivier, author of "27 Summers: My Journey to Freedom, Forgiveness, and Redemption During My Time in Angola Pris

Have you ever wondered about the strength and resilience that emerge from a struggle? Join us as we invite Esau McCaulley, author of How Far to The Promised Land: One Black Family's Story of Hope and Survival in the American South, into our studio. Get ready for an honest conversation about the collective narrative of a people, the beauty in brokenness, and the power of hope.

Is the Black Church dead, or is it perhaps more alive than ever before? This week, we invited esteemed film producer Joe Howell and filmmaker Rafiq Nabali to our show, two creative minds behind the thought-provoking documentary, Let the Church Say. They tackle this intriguing question head-on, challenging the narrative around the Black Church and its relevance in our present-day so

Picture this: growing up in the Boston busing era in the 70s, grappling with the struggle of identity, place, and racial trauma. That's the reality Sheila Wise-Rowe, author of 'Young, Gifted, and Black: A Journey of Lament and Celebration,' faced. In a candid conversation, she takes us on an eye-opening journey through the struggles of gifted Black millennials and Ge

Have you ever found yourself wrestling with feelings of unworthiness, struggling to comprehend self-worth amidst societal systems that promote white supremacy? This is what we unpack with the insightful Caroline J. Sumlin, who's not just a guest, but a beacon of light guiding us through her profound journey. Caroline, the author of We'll All Be Free: How a Culture of Whit

As our host, Danny Brister, Jr., takes a much-needed break during the summer, we wanted to bring you three sermons he preached. Please enjoy the second sermon in our summer preaching series and stay tuned for new interviews starting in September. Follow our host on Substack: https://dannybjr.substack.com/ This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscrib

As our host, Danny, takes a much-needed break throughout the summer, we are sharing this sermon that he preached this summer. We hope you enjoy this episode, and we look forward to bringing you new interviews starting this Fall. Follow Danny on his substack: https://dannybjr.substack.com/ This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access

In our newest episode, our host, Danny Brister, Jr. interviews Ally Henny about her new book I Won't Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When The World Tries to Silence You. To follow my work, go to: https://dannybjr.substack.com/More about today's guest:Ally Henny is a writer, speaker, advocate-minister, and vice president of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, an organiz

Join our host Danny Brister, Jr., as he interviews Craig Lamar Brown about his new movie Between Mercy and Me. Between Mercy and Me will have a one-day premiere on June 20th at 7 pm. To find a showtime in your area, please visit: https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Between-Mercy-and-MeThe film centers around Hugo, a talented musician and worship leader in a Cincinnati community gra