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Holy Smokes: Cigars and Spirituality
Release Date: 04/21/2025
The Theology of Gospel Music w/ Yolanda Adams
Holy Smokes: Cigars and Spirituality
Join Holy Smokes as we sit down with the legendary Yolanda Adams for an unfiltered conversation about the theology of gospel music, harmful church doctrines, love, identity, and what God really expects from us. We dive into the tension between sound and theology, how sin has been misdefined, and why the people we hate reveal more about us than God. If you've ever wrestled with faith, tradition, or evolving spirituality, this episode will speak directly to your soul. Subscribe for more! Subscribe to the TFCVirtual Patreon Here: https://www.patreon.com/c/tfcvirtual Purchase full-length,...
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From You Made a Way to MAGA: The Travis Greene Reckoning | BONUS EPISODE
Holy Smokes: Cigars and Spirituality
This bonus episode takes a deep dive into Travis Greene’s controversial sermon denouncing Black Greek organizations and explores how his message connects to a broader rise of Christian nationalism within the Black church. The crew unpacks spiritual bypassing, emotional manipulation, and how prosperity theology has been weaponized against Black institutions. Tune in for a sharp, unfiltered look at the intersections of faith, race, and politics in contemporary church culture. Subscribe to the TFCVirtual Patreon Here: Purchase full-length, uncensored episodes of the podcast here: Join the...
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The Theology of Perfectionism | Everything doesn't deserve 100%
Holy Smokes: Cigars and Spirituality
For generations, the church has told believers, “Be perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect.” But what if Jesus never called us to perfection — only to wholeness? In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes to unpack how toxic theology, respectability, and race have shaped our obsession with perfection — and how we can finally get free. This episode of Holy Smokes: Cigars and Spirituality is proudly sponsored by Eden Theological Seminary. Join Eden online or in-person for an unforgettable evening with Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes as she delivers her...
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When Christianity becomes Anti-Black
Holy Smokes: Cigars and Spirituality
Let's talk about the call for Black Christians to place their Christianity over the Blackness. Let us know what you think in the comments. And Subscribe for more! Subscribe to Patreon Here: Purchase full-length, uncensored episodes of the podcast here: Join the Wait List for Kristian's upcoming e-book, "How to Deconstruct," here: Get Merch here: Order Breaking All The Rules here: 00:00 – “If You Think Your Blackness Has to Pass Away to Follow God…” A bold opening on how anti-Black theology distorts faith. 02:00 – Christian Before Black?! The crew unpacks the growing...
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Christianity's Obsession with Control | Deconstructing Dominion Theology
Holy Smokes: Cigars and Spirituality
One thing we can't deny is Fundamentalist Christianity's need to control every aspect of your life. The shows or movies you watch. The kind of music you're allowed to listen to. The clothing you're allowed to wear. The people you're allowed to hang out with. The places you're allowed to go. The person you court and marry. And so on, and so on, and so on… This list fits perfectly into the what's known as dominion theology. It's the idea that the role of Christians to take over every avenue of society through government, media, education, religion, arts & entertainment, and family. This is...
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Deconstruction Warning: Get off the Battlefield | Holy Smokes: Cigars & Spirituality
Holy Smokes: Cigars and Spirituality
Many of us grew up in churches where our love for God was determined by how much of yourself you sacrificed for the sake of eternal salvation. You attended every service and every event. You served on as many ministry teams as you could, stretching yourself thin. You even invited your friends and coworkers thinking, “if I could just get them to my church” they'd see the value of living for Jesus. Well, it's time to get off the battlefield for the Lord. It's possible to love God and stay connected to yourself. It's also possible to maintain a healthy relationship with your faith without...
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Deconstructing Revelation w/ Dr. Angela Parker | Holy Smokes: Cigars & Spirituality
Holy Smokes: Cigars and Spirituality
Growing up, the book of Revelation and the feeling of fear went hand on hand. It was the book of the Bible used to convince us to follow Christ. Books and movies have been made in efforts to bring Revelation to life. Well, not this time around. For the recording of “Deconstructing Revelation”, we had Dr. Angela Parker as a special guest. We have a profound amount of respect for Dr. Parker in these TFC streets. She's a Professor, New Testament Scholar, Womanist, and Justice Leader. Subscribe to Patreon Here: Get merch here: Order Breaking All The Rules here: Follow us on Instagram:...
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The Truth About Fornication w/ Dr. Delman Coates
Holy Smokes: Cigars and Spirituality
What if we told you fornication is not what we have been traditionally taught? What if we told you there are more responsible ways to do sexual ethics? What if we told you to release the shame and guilt of safe and consensual unmarried sex? As Dr. Delman Coates will share later, "Sex is not a problem to be solved. It is an appetite to be managed." Subscribe to Patreon Here: Purchase full-length, uncensored episodes of the podcast here: Check out Dr. Coates' political advocacy movement here: Join the Wait List for Kristian's upcoming e-book, "How to Deconstruct," here: Register for DAI Fest...
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Can Christians Be Humanists? w/ D. Danyelle Thomas (UnfitChristian)
Holy Smokes: Cigars and Spirituality
If you struggle with your identity as a Christian because of what it has come to represent, this episode is for you. Kristian and the crew are joined by D. Danyelle Thomas, the Unfit Christian, to discuss the relationship between spirituality and humanism. The meaning of Humanism varies depending on who you ask. For the sake of this conversation, humanism is a worldview that suggests humanity is equipped with everything it needs to resolve its own problems without supernatural intervention. Subscribe to Patreon Here: Purchase full-length, uncensored episodes of the podcast here: Order...
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Deconstructing The Sin of Empathy
Holy Smokes: Cigars and Spirituality
In recent years, Christian Nationalist have bee casting a negative light on the concept of empathy. They characterize it as a gateway to approve "sin." In this episode Kristian and the crew unpack how dangerous this teaching is. Watch this episode and subscribe to our YouTube channel here: Subscribe to Patreon Here: Purchase full-length, uncensored episodes of the podcast here: Join the Wait List for Kristian's upcoming e-book, "How to Deconstruct," here: https://mailchi.mp/thefaithcommunity/... Register for DAI Fest in Atlanta Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dai-fest... Get Merch...
info_outlineLast Sunday, Fundamentalist Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell (PAM) told Black people they need to stop blaming White cops for the killing of Black kids. He used Romans 13 in the Bible as the justification for his stance in the midst of a Christian Nationalist Regime that is abducting people off the street, erasing Black history, destabilizing the economy, etc...
In this special edition of Holy Smokes: Cigars and Spirituality, Kristian does a solo episode to unpack the context of Romans 13. He provides another perspective on Romans 13 that is almost always overlooked in fundamentalist Christian spaces. This episode was recorded live for our free and paid tiers in Patreon. You can watch the full length episode by subscribing today!
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Video Chapters
00:00 - Intro and Highlights
02:59 - Origin Story for this video
07:36 - Kristian's disdain for PAM's theology
10:53 - How to spot Anti-Blackness in the Black community
12:44 - Who taught theology to Christian Influencers?
17:07 - Kristian agrees with PAM
17:53 - Recap of PAM's story about police brutality
21:53 - Romans 13 breakdown
22:54 - Cultural context of Romans 13 - Emperor Nero
25:10 - The Apostle Paul did not write scripture
27:00 - West Africans were uninvolved in Roman Christianity
35:10 - Romans 13:1-7 doesn't belong there?
38:06 - The Greatest Commandment takes priority
39:22 - Kristian's encounter with the Gen Z Christian Girlies
43:05 - Rebranding Condemnation as Conviction
48:33 - Issa Party!