CHURCH ON THE BLOCK
CHURCH ON THE BLOCK
Show times
Sunday 10:00am - 11:00am
ABOUT THE SHOW
Hosted by veteran youth and young adult pastor Pastor Phil Jackson, Pasta J, Amy L. Williams, and DJ Ruckus, Church on the Block explores the needed and complicated bridge that the local church has to be a light to the street. The show engages in all-encompassing discussions and theological breakdowns of hip-hop and street culture and how the church can be salt and light to both, delivering hope.
Depression During The Holidays Let’s Talk About It
As the holiday season approaches, many of us experience mixed emotions. On the one hand, there is joy ...
Old School Christmas Memories
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, the relationship between young people and the church is evolving in ways ...
Reconcile: Music or Ministry Which Comes First?
Welcome to another vibrant edition of Church On The Block, where we bridge the gap between hip hop, ...
Who Do We Vote For?
In a recent episode of Church on the Block, several speakers engaged in a profound discussion about the ...
What Can The Church Do To Reach Juveniles That Are Locked Up
In an all new episode of Church on the Block, Pastor Phil Jackson, Pasta J, Amy L. Williams, ...
Juvenile Awareness Month: Life Behind Bars for Youth
In a recent episode of Church on the Block, Pastor Phil Jackson, Pasta J, Amy L. Williams, and ...
What Is Life For Our Youth On the Inside?
In a recent episode of "Church on the Block," hosts Pastor Phil, Amy Williams, and Ruck Boy, along ...
From Hip Hop to Hope: Revolutionizing Church for the Next Generation
In a recent episode of Church on the Block, Pastor Phil shared his extensive experience in church planting ...
The Most Effective Strategies for Nonprofit Success
In a recent episode, Pastor Phil shared his journey of starting the Firehouse Community Arts Center in Chicago. ...
Navigating Theological Differences in Hip Hop and Christian Communities
Welcome to another inspiring episode of Church on the Block. CHH artists and emcees Thre and DarylfromChicago return ...
Healing Generational Trauma: Why Juneteenth Is More Than Just a Holiday
In this episode of Church on the Block, Pastor Phil, Pastah J, and Dr. Terence Gadsden, AKA DJ ...
Mass Incarceration: The Truth about Accountability and the Justice System
In a compelling episode of Church on the Block, Pastor Phil has a profound discussion with Cause and ...
The Unfiltered Truth About Grief and Spirituality
In a poignant episode of "Church on the Block" Pastor Phil and Dr. Corniki Bornds explore the profound ...
Is the Church Fulfilling Its Social Responsibility to African Americans?
In a recent episode of Church on the Block, hosts Pastor Phil and Pastah J, have a profound ...
Exploring the Impact of Rap Battles and Beef on Hip Hop Culture
If you love hip hop, this episode is for you. Pastor Phil and Pastah J are taking on ...
The Israel-Palestine Conflict Part 2: Using Hip Hop as a Catalyst for Change
Welcome to Church on the Block, family. In this episode Pastor Phil, Pastah J and Rami Nashashibi, continue ...
The Israel-Palestine Conflict: Bridging Divides and Advocating for Peace Part 1
Hey family. Recently Pastor Phil and Pastah J had the profound opportunity to discuss one of the most ...
From Trauma to Triumph: The Transformative Journey of Hip-Hop Artist VerbPro124
Hey family! Pray all is well. In this episode of Church on the Block, Pastor Phil has a ...
How Has Christian Hip Hop Culture Evolved and Impacted the Church?
In this episode of "Church on the Block," Pastor Phil and CHH Artist Canon explore the evolution of ...
Is Hip Hop’s Impact on the Grammy Awards Changing the Music Industry?
Hey family! If you love hip hop this episode of Church on the Block is for you. Pastor ...
Authenticity and Impact: Exploring Christian Hip Hop’s Connection to the Streets
Welcome to another episode of Church on the Block family. On a recent episode, Pastor Phil, Pastah J ...
Social Justice: Why Christians Must Stand in Solidarity with Marginalized Communities
In this episode Pastah J welcomes President and CEO of the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA), Lorenzo Watson ...
Addressing Social Injustice with The Transformative Power of Hip Hop
Welcome to Church on the Block. Pastor Phil, along with co-hosts Pastah J and DJ Ruckus, had the ...
How Can Youth Ministry Impact the Next Generation?
Hey family! On this episode of Church on the Block, Pastor Phil has a profound conversation with Reverend ...
How Can Hip Hop Culture Enhance Church Ministry and Community Impact?
Welcome to Church on the Block family! In this episode, our hosts, Pastor Phil, Pastah J, and DJ ...
Ghana: A Catalyst for Change in the Streets of Chicago
Hey family! I'm thrilled to share with you a profound experience that has not only touched the lives ...
The Streets, the Struggles, and Spiritual Awakening: A Journey of Transformation
Hey family! Welcome to another episode of Church on the Block with Pastor Phil, Pastah J and DJ ...
Hilarious Church Mishaps and Moments
Welcome to another fun episode of Church on the Block. And our hosts are talking the lighter side ...
Christian Hip Hop: A Powerful Catalyst for Social Change
Welcome to Church on the Block family! In this episode, Pastor Phil and Pastah J, to delve into ...
The 5th Element of Hip Hop – Knowledge and The Impact of It on Our Faith
Hey family! Welcome to the final sermon in Pastah J's 50 Years of Hip Hop and Lawndale Christian ...
The Writing’s on the Wall: Hip Hop, Church, and the Streets Unite
Welcome to another episode of Church on the Block as we continue the series that celebrates two significant ...
Hip Hop Culture and the Teachings of Jesus: Embracing a Kingdom State of Mind
Hey family! We're welcome to another episode of Church on the Block. Pastah J is still celebrating two ...
Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop & 45 Years of Loving God & Loving People
A Sermon Series on the Intersection of Faith & Culture On the west side of Chicago, a distinctive ...
The Most Urgent Issues Facing the Church: Critical Thinking, Compassion, and Action
In this episode of Church on the Block, Pastor Phil, Pastah J, and DJ Ruckus delve into some ...
The Israel-Hamas Conflict: Unraveling the Layers of History and Politics
On this episode of Church on the Block, Pastor Phil and Rabbi Steve, discuss a topic that is ...
Mali Music: Revolutionizing Gospel Music for a New Generation
In this episode of Church on the Block, Pastor Phil, along with his guests, Kena Young and Tajah ...
State of The Christian Hip Hop Community: An Honest Conversation
In a recent episode of Church on the Block, Pastor Phil, Pastah J and DJ Rukus, had an ...
Bringing Jesus Back into the Conversation: A Reflection on Faith and Community
Hey family, welcome to another episode of Church on the Block! We had the honoring of hosting our ...
Christian Hip Hop: Inspiring Faith, Changing Lives
Welcome to another episode of Church on the Block. On this episode we're taking you on a journey ...
Shining a Light in Dark Places: The Power of Love and Authenticity
Welcome to another episode of Church on the Block. Our show is all about having real, raw conversations ...
The Streets, Struggles, and the Search for Purpose with Marcellus Moore
On this episode of Church on the Block, Pastor Phil had the privilege of hosting Marcellus Moore, a ...
Can Hip Hop and the Church Coexist? A Honest Conversation with Preachers in Disguise
As the host of the podcast Church on the Block: Real Talk about Hip Hop, the Church, and ...
Come Correct: Embracing God’s Mercy and Grace in Your Life
On this episode we're going to delve into a sermon I preached at Soul City Church in Chicago, ...
Preachas in Disguise: Changing Lives, One Eye-Opening Rhyme at a Time
Welcome back to Church on the Block! Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to my extraordinary ...
The Hip Hop Alliance: Fighting for Peace in the Streets
Welcome to another episode of Church on the Block. This episode we're talking about the culture of Hip ...
Christian Athlete Britney Jones’s Incredible Basketball Journey
Welcome to another exciting episode of Church on the Block where delve into the inspiring journey of Christian ...
Revolutionizing Hip Hop: A Journey of Faith and Music with Emcee Monte & K-Drama
Hello everyone, I'm Pastor Phil, your host for the "Church on the Block" radio show. Alongside my co-hosts, ...
Public Theology and Reparations: Addressing Systemic Racism in the Church
On this episode of Church on the Block we continue our discussion on women in ministry. We welcome ...
Marginalization of Women in the Church: A Call for Change with Rev. Dr. Gail Rice
We recently had the privilege of engaging in a profound discussion about women's roles in the church. Our ...
Unleashing the Power: Women Pastors and the Fullness of God’s Image
In this episode of the "Church on the Block", Pastor Phil, Pastah Jay, and DJ Ruckus kick off ...
In My Bible, In My Bag: Dee-1’s Message of Faith and Success
On this episode of Church on the Block, Pastor Phil welcomes Dee-1, a rapper, professor, and minister, to ...
The Alabama Brawl: Right or Wrong? Exploring the Christian Response to Racial Injustice
On this episode of Church on the Block, we have a profound discussion on the Montgomery Alabama brawl ...
Acceptance and Empathy: Understanding the Unique Challenges Young People Face in the Church
A Journey of Acceptance: A Conversation with Ryan Mitchell I had the privilege of welcoming Ryan Mitchell, a ...
The Impact of Technology on Youth Faith: Is Social Media to Blame?
On this episode of Church on the Block, my co-host DJ Ruckus and I engaged in a thought-provoking ...
From the Streets to the Pews: The Unconventional Journey of Christian Rappers with ETW founding member Elroy Forbes.
On this episode of Church on the Block, we had the pleasure of hosting a conversation with Elroy ...
Exploring the Intersection of Faith and Hip Hop with Ron iRonic Lee,Jr.
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Church on the Block. Our special guest is Ron iRonic Lee, ...
How Does Rap Music Move the Culture Forward? An honest conversation with Derek Minor.
The Healing Power of Rap: Connecting Through Emotion and Honesty to move the culture forward This year, Hip ...
Understanding the Impact of White Supremacy on Christianity and the Urgent Need for Community Empowerment
Is Christianity the White Man's Religion? In this episode of Culture Radio Channel 154, Pastor Phil and Dr. ...
Justice Informed CEO Xavier Ramey: Breaking generational curses as a result of slavery by going to Africa
In continuing with our Black History celebration, we talk with Global Speaker, Social Impact Engineer and Justice Informed ...
Exploring the Impact of Colonialism & Slavery on the African Diaspora: An Honest Conversation on Identity & Community.
The American Slave, an identity lost. Are you interested in exploring your identity and sense of community within ...
From Oppression to Empowerment: Our Eye-opening Trip to Ghana
In this episode of the "Church on the Block" podcast, Pastor Phil, DJ Ruckus and Visual Artist, Hayman ...
Church vs. Culture: A Conversation with Pastor Tommy Kyllonen
We are faced with many challenges in discovering what our purpose is and how to fully tap into ...
The evolution of theology and restoration, an honest conversation with Emanuel
The evolution of theology Pastor Phil has been in the CHH space for some 20-plus years and has ...
Soup the Chemist, honoring the courageous history of Christian Hip Hop
At Flavor Fest 2022, Pastor Phil had a chance to catch up with CHH pioneer, Soldiers for Christ ...
The nuance of CHH and culture with the legendary Cross Movement’s Cruz Cordero.
Culture and the streets “Early stages of CHH, or emcees who were Christian, I think they made an ...
The evolution of graffiti culture and its extraordinary impact on the community.Â
Renowned poet Maya Angelou once said, “You can’t really know where you’re going until you know where you’ve ...
Breaking: the evolution of Hip Hop’s lost element with Man of God Jarius King
World renowned break-dancer Jarius King AKA Man of God sits down with Church on the Block to talk ...
Chille’ Baby of the legendary Gospel Gangstaz on faith, street ministry and keeping it 1K!Â
Founding member of the L. A. Christian Hip Hop supergroup Gospel Gangstaz; Chille' Baby drops in on Church ...
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; THE 8 KEYS TO REBUILDING OUR NEIGHBORHOODS
On this episode of Church on The Block, the crew discuss the 8 Keys of Christian Community Development ...
THE BIBLE: IS IT ACCURATE & INFALLIBLE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS WRITTEN BY MAN? Â
Over 30 authors wrote the books that make up the bible over the course of 1500 years. Is ...
The Culture: Life, Death and Hip-Hop with The Legendary Kurtis Blow
Kurtis Blow, a Hip Hop legend and pioneer, joins this episode of Church on The Block for an ...
What Exactly Is The Gospel & Is It Relevant In The 21st Century?
On this episode of Church on The Block, the crew examines The Gospel, how it applies to life ...
Therapy; Trend Or Truth?
On this episode of Church on the Block we have an honest discussion on the stigma of mental ...
Race, Faith And It’s Impact On Our Communities?
How does your race and ethnicity impact your faith? Has Evangelical Christianity disregarded the struggle of black and ...
Church In The Digital Age, An Honest Conversation.
How has technology impacted Church and ministry? Is there a difference between going to church and being the ...
The Toxic Trump Effect & The Jan. 6th Insurrection!
On this episode of Church on The Block the crew discusses the toxic impact Donald Trump had on ...
Celebrity Preachers and The Prosperity Gospel, Can We Have an Honest Conversation About Tithes and Offering?
What is the prosperity gospel? How does it impact the church community? What does prosperity actually look like ...
The Church & The LGBTQ+ Community; An Eye-Opening Conversation About Love.
What should the Christian response be to the LGBTQ+ community? Pastor Phil, Pastah J and DJ Ruckus discuss ...
Is the media capable of influencing the church, creating a lack of empathy for the streets?
Does the media have a history of portraying Black folks negatively? And what are the psychological effects of ...
Can we have a real conversation about the streets and the importance of serving?
Chicago MC Thre joins Church on the block for a discussion on the harsh reality of the streets, ...
How Can The Church Empower and Support Fathers?
Has the church done enough to support the men in our communities? Championship Fathering Author, Carey Casey sits ...
Does The Church Fear The Unknown More Than We Fear God?
Pastor Phil, Pastah J, and DJ Rukus discuss trusting in the church vs trusting in God and what ...
Can we have a real conversation about abortion, women’s rights, and the church?
Special guest and Christian Hip-Hop artist Aasha Marie join Pastor Phil, Pasta J, and DJ Ruckus for a ...
*Podcast Alert* Church On The Block Now Available
If you missed the past shows of Church On The Block, some of the shows are being made ...
