The Micah Podcast

Brehm Preaching
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A white man, a Black woman, and an Asian man walk into a podcast. Three pastors sit down to talk about leading from their social location.

  1. FEB 21

    On Speaking Plainly About Trump's Racism

    Recently, the sitting president of the United States posted a video portraying the Obamas as apes. This blatant racism plays on one of the oldest, vilest, tropes of white supremacy that has been used to justify centuries of dehumanization of Black men and women. This is not an agree to disagree situation. Christ-followers must stand against this kind of evil rhetoric. In today’s episode, Jin, Joy, and Bret discuss: How can we begin to talk about this plainly? Why is it so hard? How can we help each other do this better?

    46 min

  2. 10/03/2025

    What We Miss When We Don’t Talk Honestly about Charlie Kirk

    The Micah Mobilizers continue their discussion of the American Church’s response to Charlie Kirk. Many in leadership are focused on calming the anxieties of people by acknowledging the tragedy of this violence, but also ignoring or whitewashing the politics of white supremacy and violence espoused and stoked by Kirk. As Ta-Nehisi Coates asks, “If you would look away from the words of Charlie Kirk, from what else would you look away?”  How can we find courage to speak the truth? What does it look like to use our prophetic voice in this time?

    59 min

  3. 09/17/2025

    Charlie Kirk and the American Church

    The reprehensible killing of Charlie Kirk has revealed a deep divide in our country and a deep divide in the American church. How do we find hope for the church in this era of violent division? Visit micahgroups.org to learn about our upcoming Micah Groups Facilitator Training, led by Joy, Jin, and Bret. You'll get tools and equipping to help you facilitate courageous conversations in your own church or community.

    50 min

  4. 07/30/2025

    Tax Law and the Church

    In a surprise announcement, the IRS recently stated that “houses of worship can endorse candidates for political office without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status.”This might sound like greater freedom for churches to do what they’re supposed to do, but it also blurs the line between the church and state even further. So the question is —does this help or harm the prophetic voice of the church?

    40 min

  5. 06/30/2025

    War and Sacred Resistance

    Last week, the President declared war on Iran and dropped bombs. Many political and religious leaders are espousing support for Israel that is rooted in Christian conviction, but this willingness to kill for God’s sake is driven by bad theology. What is our sacred resistance? What must we say? What must we do? What must we pray?

    44 min

  6. 06/18/2025

    Resist!

    What does it mean for Christian leaders to resist in this time? This is not business as usual in the U.S. The dismantling of democracy, due process, rule of law, and the normalization of cruelty and abuse of power is unprecedented in our country's history. What can we do?

    41 min

  7. 03/28/2025

    What is the prophetic role of the church under an authoritarian regime?

    When should we speak up? When should we remain silent? Where do we find the energy, hope, and joy to sustain us? These are many of the questions pastors and church leaders are asking as we see the world gravitating more and more toward authoritarian governance.

    46 min

  8. 02/25/2025

    What is rightly ordered love?

    There have always been attempts by the Empire to subjugate Christianity for its own purposes, but there is something new about the most recent attempts to co-opt the name of Christ to serve political purposes. Recently, JD Vance appealed to Thomas Aquinas’ concept of ordo Amoris—“rightly ordered love”—to make his case that what this administration is doing is, in fact, not only moral, but Christian. Joy, Jin, and Bret are joined again by Sandy Richter to consider—What is our prophetic work here?

    48 min
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A white man, a Black woman, and an Asian man walk into a podcast. Three pastors sit down to talk about leading from their social location.

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  • Creator
    Brehm Preaching
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Micah Podcast
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