City Image

Despite having 5% of the world’s population our country has 25% of the global prison population. Since 1970, our incarcerated population has increased 700% and there are 2.3 million Americans in prison today. We sat down with lawyers and activists Lenora Easter, Wendy Jennings and Anton Robinson to better understand mass incarceration and what they are doing to make our justice system one that better ensures fairness, promotes safety, and strengthens communities. Here are some resources to learn and get involved:https://www.courtwatchnyc.org/https://www.prisonfellowship.org/http://rappcampaign.com/https://incarceratedworkers.org/https://www.communityalternatives.org/https://www.nycjac.org/Apple: apple.co/2zVxedFYoutube:bit.ly/cityimageyoutubeFollow us on Facebook:facebook.com/thecityimageFollow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheCityImageFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thecityimage

COVID-19 has impacted different populations in different ways. In this episode we hear from Zac Martin, director of Trellis, on how the pandemic is impacting vulnerable populations and how the church should respond. To learn more about Trellis and Zac's work, visit www.jointrellis.org/, follow him @Zacmartin76 or shoot him a message at zac@jointrellis.org.

Rich is back! On this episode, we dive into the importance of mental health, some of the negative stigmas attached to it, and how the local church should respond to the mental health needs of its congregants.

Pastor Tony Evans is the first African American to have a study Bible and a commentary in his name. We talk the significance of this accomplishment. We also comment on the protest Evans and Kirk Franklin have against the Dove Awards.

We review Kanye West's latest album, "Jesus is King." We then talk about the church's reaction to West's newfound faith and the controversy surrounding his politics.

City Image gives updates on where its been -- in particular a major life transition for Bryant the Theological Giant. He talks through being unemployed, his misgivings about ministry, and what God has been showing him during this season.

Are Christian men keeping it real when they articulate what they are attracted to in a mate? Lourdes seems to think Christian guys are frontin'. Are Christian women keeping it real tho? We discuss.

We’re talking social media! How should we operate in this fast-paced, digital news cycle? Is it biblical to cancel people? Do you use Twitter or does Twitter use you? And as Big L once said, we’re so ahead our time our parents haven’t met yet. We centered this one around the Jussie Smollet fiasco and two days later the charges got dropped. But we decided to give ya’ll this episode anyway because it’s a gem! SubscribeApple: http://apple.co/2zVxedFYoutube:http://bit.ly/cityimageyoutubeFollow us on Facebook:http://facebook.com/thecityimage

"America is a Christian nation.""All men are created equal.""We are the land of the free and the home of the brave."Except when we're not.In this episode, Jonathan Walton unpacks his new book Twelve Lies That Hold America Captive And the Truth That Sets Us Free.Pick up a copy today!: http://bit.ly/12liesbook

The hosts discuss the documentary "Surviving R.Kelly" and sexual abuse. We also discuss why the church was complicit in enabling R. Kelly and what the church can learn from this.

Special guest Karen Ellis joins the podcast to talk about the controversy surrounding Christian missionary John Allen Chau. Was Chau right to do what he did? Was it irresponsible or worse--evil?

Joshua Harris recently released a statement renouncing his best-selling book "I Kissed Dating Goodbye." He announced that the book will be going out of print. We discuss the book's impact and the positive and negative effects it had on Christian culture.

Lots of laughs this episode as City Image came up with several questions to answer in order for our audience to learn more about us. Enjoy.

The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel is a document that has been signed by several prominent evangelical leaders including John MacArthur. In this episode, City Image responds to the affirmations and denials of this document while unpacking the issues surrounding its content and the significance of justice and mercy as a result of the gospel. Read the Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel here:https://statementonsocialjustice.com/

City Image returns with an episode focused on the Biblical teaching of the Image of God as it relates to justice issues in society. The hosts explain how human beings have intrinsic worth and value because they have been made in God's image. They identify ways in which we undermine the Image of God in individuals.

On this episode of City Image, we sit down on our podcast's one year anniversary to talk about the issue of church hurt and discuss the role of reconciliation in the healing process.Subscribe:Apple:apple.co/2zVxedFYouTube:bit.ly/cityimageyoutubeFollow us on Social Media:www.facebook.com/thecityimage/City Image is a Christian worldview podcast and media source for urban issues. The 3 hosts, Bryant Parsons, Richard Bowman, and Daniel Ortiz, are natives of Brooklyn New York and are involved in different areas of ministry and business in New York City

Join City Image alongside special guest, pastor Rasool Berry, as they continue our analysis of Marvel's Black Panther.Subscribe:Apple: apple.co/2zVxedFYouTube: bit.ly/cityimageyoutubeFollow us on Social Media:www.facebook.com/thecityimage/City Image is a Christian worldview podcast and media source for urban issues. The 3 hosts, Bryant Parsons, Richard Bowman, and Daniel Ortiz, are natives of Brooklyn New York and are involved in different areas of ministry and business in New York City

On this episode, we discuss the movie Black Panther in depth. Join us as we uncover the significance of the movie, and how it applies to our lives.Subscribe:Apple: apple.co/2zVxedFYouTube: bit.ly/cityimageyoutubeFollow us on Social Media:www.facebook.com/thecityimage/City Image is a Christian worldview podcast and media source for urban issues. The 3 hosts, Bryant Parsons, Richard Bowman, and Daniel Ortiz, are natives of Brooklyn New York and are involved in different areas of ministry and business in New York City

On this episode of City Image, we sit down with educator, Lourdes the Principal, to discuss issues related to justice in urban education. Lourdes draws from years of expertise as she exposes the school to prison pipeline and other systemic issues in our education system.Subscribe:Apple: apple.co/2zVxedFYouTube: bit.ly/cityimageyoutubeFollow us on Social Media:www.facebook.com/thecityimage/

Join City Image as we deep dive into a very personal topic for many, including the three of us. Hear our stories with body image and weight loss, the good & the bad, and how can we work to bring everything under the Lordship of Jesus.SubscribeApple:http://apple.co/2zVxedFYoutube:http://bit.ly/cityimageyoutubeFollow us on Social Media:www.facebook.com/thecityimage/