CHURCH ON THE BLOCK

During the 2022 Flavor Fest celebration and conference, Pastor Phil had a chance to talk to one of the legends of the genre Da Truth, who now goes by his given name Emanuel.  His listeners know him as an artist, but Emanuel also has a ministry and he is sharing the lessons he’s learned on his journey, the evolution of his faith and his desire for restoration with us.  […]

Artists and educators Haman Cross III and Lavie Raven join Church on the Block for an in-depth conversation on the origins of graffiti, the criminalization of graffiti and the impact of graffiti in the community and on education. […]

World renowned break-dancer Jarius King AKA Man of God sits down with Church on the Block to talk the evolution of breaking.

Next year the hip hop dance is taking over the world stage. What started out as international competitions has now turned into an official Olympic sport. Just a little behind the scenes history; the street dance debuted back in 2018 in the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. It was such a huge success that it is now going to be featured in the 2024 Paris Olympics along with surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.

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Founding member of the L. A. CHH supergroup Gospel Gangstaz; Chille Baby drops in on Church on The Block with to share his testimony and why street ministry is so important today.

Growing up in the gang ridden streets of L. A., Chille recalls meeting Mr. Solo and how he ministered to him eventually leading him to getting saved. […]

On this episode of Church on The Block, the crew discuss the 8 Keys of Christian Community Development and the holistic approach their respective ministries use to rebuild their neighborhoods. […]

What is the bible? Is it possible that it contains errors or mistakes? Listen as we discuss the context, culture and historic narrative that make up various translations of the bible. […]

We have an in depth discussion on the origins of Hip Hop with one of the pioneers, Kurtis Blow. Real talk about the past, the present and the future of the culture. […]

On this episode of Church on The Block, the crew examines The Gospel, how it applies to life in the 21st century, it's impact on the Hip Hop community and how believers can share the good news with love instead of fearmongering. […]

On this episode of Church on the Block we have an honest discussion on the stigma of mental health and the church. Is the church guilty of demonizing mental health? If not, how can the church support those who struggle with mental health and may need therapy?   Organizer and Founder of the café; Coffee, Hip Hop and […] […]

How has technology impacted Church and ministry? Is there a difference between going to church and being the church. What about attending church online versus being active in a church? One this episode the crew talks digital church post covid, engaging the community and what it means to do life together as a church family. […] […]

On this episode of Church on The Block the crew discusses the toxic impact Donald Trump had on the January 6 insurrection and the country during his tumultuous presidency.   How did race play a part in the Christian political divide during his term? And could we be heading towards another civil war as a result? […] […]

What is the prosperity gospel? How does it impact the church community? What does prosperity actually look like in the church community? The crew has an open discussion about celebrity preachers, mega-churches, and the prostitution of the gospel on this episode of Church on the Block. Tune in every Sunday at 10 am est. for […] […]

What should the Christian response be to the LGBTQ+ community?  Pastor Phil, Pastah J and DJ Ruckus discuss the fear of inclusion in the church and the impact it has on children who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans(gender), and queer.  Hear the real-life stories of two young people who were raised Christian and their […] […]

Does the media have a history of portraying Black folks negatively? And what are the psychological effects of stereotypes in entertainment on the youth? Special guest DJ Rock On joins the crew as they examine the effects of media on the way the church approaches street ministry and how that lack of empathy alienates the […] […]

Chicago MC Thre joins Church on the block for a discussion on the harsh reality of the streets, growing up in the hood, doing time in prison, trauma recovery and the importance of living in the communities we serve. Join Pastor Phil, Pastah J and DJ Ruckus Sunday mornings at 10 AM EST./9 AM CST. […] […]

Has the church done enough to support the men in our communities? Championship Fathering Author, Carey Casey sits down with Pastor Phil, Pastah J and Ruckus to discuss the role of the church in empowering and supporting our men as fathers and father figures, the importance of the father for the girl child and how […] […]

Pastor Phil, Pastah J, and DJ Rukus discuss trusting in the church vs trusting in God and what to do when you don't know what to do! Are we choosing religious rules over a relationship with the community? And how do we preach the gospel and reach the people in the ever-changing landscape that is […] […]

Christian Hip Hop artist Aasha Marie joins the crew for an insightful and vibrant conversation. If you missed it live, you can catch the podcast. […]