Sho Baraka is joined by Professor and lawyer, Timothy Welbeck to breakdown each song and the themes of the the album.

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Sho, Anastacia, Ian, Tryce, & Darrell discuss Christmas traditions, Sho shares a new segment called “The Last Shall Be First and the First Shall Be Last,” and then we close the show out with a Christmas Culture Draft. Let us know in the comments who you think drafted the best!

Ansatacia Movie - The Family Stone Song - What do the Lonely Do at Christmas - The Emotions Food - Royal Dansk Butter Cookies Tradition - Christmas Lights Character - Clark Griswold (Christmas Vacation)

Darryl Movie - A Christmas Story Song - This Christmas - Donnie Hathaway Food - Gingerbread Tradition - Gingerbread Houses Character - Buddy the Elf (Elf)

Ian Movie - Jingle All the Way Song - All I Want For Christmas Is You Food - Candy Canes Tradition - Ugly Sweaters Character - Santa Claus

Sho Movie - Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Jim Carrey) Song - What Christmas Means to Me - Stevie Wonder Food - Eggnog Tradition - Opening Presents on Christmas Eve Character - John McClain (Die Hard)

Tryce Movie - The Polar Express Song - Wonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartney Food - Red Velvet Cake Tradition - Christmas Morning Morning Character - Pigeon Lady (Home Alone 2) Support:

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Year End Review Episode

Sho, Anastacia, Ian, Tryce, & Darryl review the good culture (and the bad culture) of 2025. The collective also share their top music, films and books of the year. However before we close the year out we need to discover some new Christian Hip Hop with Ronaldo from Medial Point.

Ronaldo/Medial Point Medial point Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medialpoint/

Christopher Syncere Isaac Quazzo She Uno Isaiah Velez 2025 Best of… Album

Anastacia - Sinners Soundtrack Darrell - Sinners Soundtrack Ian - Sho Baraka -Midnight of a Good Culture, Propaganda - Your Arms Are Too Short To Box Wit God, Dre Jamal - Epic Sho - Chance the Rapper - Star Line, Sault - Acts of Faith Tryce - Olivia Dean - The Art of Loving TV/Film

Anastacia - Chief of War

Darrell - Welcome to Derry

Ian - Thunderbolts Sho - Adolescence/Sinners Tryce - Andor/Sinners Books

Anstacia - Fight Oligarchy - Bernie Sanders; Abundance - Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson

Darrell - Myth America

Ian - Don’t Let Nobody Turn You Around - Justin Giboney

Sho - The Anti-Greed Gospel - Malcolm Foley

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Sho, Anastacia and Ian have a generous discussion with the author of the Anti-Greed Gospel, Malcolm Foley. The pastor and academic talks about how much of our faith is entangled with capitalism and Neo-liberal politics.

The Net of Faith by Petr Chelčický

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Sho, Tryce and Anastacia are joined by Morgan Lee to learn about Israel and Palestine from Palestinian professor and Christian, Tony Deik. The Collective learns about the history of the conflict and how narratives have been shaped to influence Christian in America.

Morgan Lee

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Christ In The Rubble : Learn More

The Other Side of the Wall: Learn More

Being Christian After The Desolation of Gaza: Learn More

Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine: Learn More

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Sho Baraka shares laughs and ideas with Jude 3 Project's Lisa Fields. They talk about the growing business behind apologetics content, fallen heroes, writing books and more.

Lisa’s Book: When Faith Disappoints

Nytimes article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/us/black-men.html

A Little Exercise For Young Theologians: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Exercise-Young-Theologians/dp/0802874150

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Sho Baraka, Anastacia Johnson, Tryce Prince and Ian O'Brien sit down to discuss the social-political and style distinctions within Worship music and gospel. The Collective discusses the much talked about interview between Ezra Klein and Ta-nehisi Coates. Lastly they evaluate they're own definition of success based on a poll by NBC surveying thousands of Gen Zer's.

Articles Mentioned:

Relevant: https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/music/how-maverick-city-music-is-breaking-the-worship-music-mold/

New York Times: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaeoDlLNnok&themeRefresh=1

Slate: https://www.salon.com/2025/10/01/maga-cant-expand-its-base-and-christian-music-tells-us-why/

Christianity Today https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/10/maverick-city-music-black-worship-gospel-ccm-gyamfi-raine/

NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/poll-gen-zs-gender-divide-reaches-politics-views-marriage-children-suc-rcna229255

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Anna Julia Cooper: A Voice From The South

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Sho Baraka is joined by Tryce Prince and Ian O'Brien as they discuss why they've started a podcast. What will Good Culture be and how each individual plans to contribute according to their area of expertise. They also talk about the ways in which they feel Christians can better engage art.

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