In Part Two of the "Grace Giving" lesson from the "Growing Up and Getting Along: Lessons from 2nd Corinthians"series, Pastor James D. Gailliard continues exploring 2 Corinthians 8 and 9. This session dives deeper into the principles of biblical generosity, emphasizing the blessings of cheerful giving and trusting God as the ultimate provider. Pasto…

In this sermon titled "Trusting in Tough Times," part of the series "A God of Great Reversals - Sermons from the Gospel of Luke," Pastor James D. Gailliard unpacks the profound lessons from Luke 8:18-25. This powerful message reflects on the disciples’ experience during a storm and Jesus’ authority over nature, revealing how faith can overcome fear…

In this Bible study titled "Grace Giving," part of the 2024 series "Growing Up and Getting Along: Lessons from 2nd Corinthians," Pastor James D. Gailliard explores the principles of generosity found in 2 Corinthians 8. Pastor Gailliard teaches about the grace of giving, showing how the Macedonian churches exemplified sacrificial giving despite thei…

In this relevant and timely Bible study from the "Growing Up and Getting Along: Lessons from 2nd Corinthians" series, Pastor James D. Gailliard explores 2 Corinthians 7:1-9 with a lesson titled "Managing Our Stress." This study addresses the common challenges of stress and anxiety, offering biblical insights on how to handle life’s pressures throug…

In this sermon titled "Kingdom Authority," part of the series "A God of Great Reversals - Sermons from the Gospel of Luke," Pastor James D. Gailliard delves into the powerful story found in Luke 7:1-10. This sermon examines the encounter between Jesus and the centurion who displayed remarkable faith, illustrating the profound truth about recognizin…

In this sermon titled "Paralysis in the Pew," part of the series "A God of Great Reversals - Sermons from the Gospel of Luke," Pastor James D. Gailliard delivers a powerful message based on Luke 6:1-11. Pastor Gailliard explores the story of Jesus healing a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath, revealing deeper insights into spiritual paralysis,…

In this episode of "In Black & White," Pastor James D. Gailliard sits down with Maurice "Mo" Green, North Carolina candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction. They dive into Mo’s vision for education in North Carolina, discussing crucial issues like educational equity, teacher support, and resources for students across the state. Mo shares …

In this episode of In Black & White, Pastor James D. Gailliard sits down with Jaime Harrison, the Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, for a powerful discussion on political leadership, the future of democracy, and the role of faith in public life. Tune in as they dive into Harrison’s journey, his commitment to justice, and how he believes…

In this episode of "In Black & White," Pastor James D. Gailliard speaks with Allison Riggs, North Carolina candidate for Supreme Court Associate Justice. Allison shares her vision for justice in North Carolina, focusing on issues such as protecting individual rights, ensuring fair representation, and upholding the rule of law. They explore her jour…

In this episode of "In Black & White," Pastor James D. Gailliard welcomes North Carolina candidate for State Treasurer, Wesley Harris. They delve into Wesley's vision for the financial health of North Carolina, discussing critical issues like state investments, managing public pensions, and transparency in budgeting. Wesley shares his approach to e…

In this episode of "In Black & White," Pastor James D. Gailliard engages in a powerful conversation with U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler. Senator Butler shares her journey, vision, and priorities as a leader, delving into key issues like economic equity, healthcare access, and empowering communities. With a deep commitment to advocating for marginaliz…

In this episode of "In Black & White," Pastor James D. Gailliard sits down with Civil Rights Activist Martin Luther King III and his wife, Arndrea Waters King, for a heartfelt conversation on justice, legacy, and activism. Together, they discuss the ongoing fight for equality, voting rights, and social justice, sharing personal stories and insights…

In this episode of "In Black & White," Pastor James D. Gailliard sits down with North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein. As they discuss Stein’s vision for the state, they cover pressing topics including economic development, healthcare access, public safety, and education reform. Stein shares insights from his experience as NC Attorney G…

In this uplifting sermon from the series "A God of Great Reversals - Sermons from the Gospel of Luke," Pastor James D. Gailliard dives into Luke 5:1-11, where Jesus transforms a night of fruitless fishing into a miraculous catch. Titled "Victory Over Failure," this message speaks to the power of faith, obedience, and resilience in overcoming setbac…

In Part 2 of "Good Relationships, Bad Relationships," Pastor James D. Gailliard continues his insightful study of 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, offering further guidance on building God-honoring relationships. This lesson dives deeper into the principles of aligning ourselves with people who support our spiritual journey and distancing from those relation…

In this compelling sermon from the series "A God of Great Reversals - Sermons from the Gospel of Luke," Pastor James D. Gailliard unpacks Luke 4:18-19, where Jesus declares His mission to bring good news to the poor, freedom to prisoners, and sight to the blind. Titled "What Does Your Gospel Do," this message challenges us to examine the impact of …

In this enlightening Bible study from the series "Growing Up and Getting Along: Lessons from 2nd Corinthians," Pastor James D. Gailliard delves into 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 with a lesson titled "Good Relationships, Bad Relationships." Pastor Gailliard discusses the importance of discernment when it comes to relationships—knowing how to align ourselve…

In this powerful sermon from the series "A God of Great Reversals - Sermons from the Gospel of Luke," Pastor James D. Gailliard explores Luke 4:1-14, where Jesus is tested in the wilderness. Titled "Principles to Overcome Temptation," this message provides practical, biblical insights on resisting temptation and remaining grounded in faith. Pastor …

In the continuation of his teaching on "Fixing Broken Relationships," Pastor James D. Gailliard concludes this essential lesson from 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. In Part 2, Pastor Gailliard further unpacks the practical steps toward reconciliation, guiding us on how to move from hurt to healing. Whether it's mending strained relationships with family, fr…

In this message from the series "A God of Great Reversals - Sermons from the Gospel of Luke," Pastor James D. Gailliard unpacks Luke 3:21-22 in a sermon titled "I'm Not New To This, I'm True To This." Focusing on the baptism of Jesus, Pastor Gailliard highlights how God affirms and empowers us when we commit to living out our purpose with consisten…

In this transformative Bible study from the "Growing Up and Getting Along: Lessons from 2nd Corinthians" series, Pastor James D. Gailliard dives into 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 with a lesson titled "Fixing Broken Relationships." This teaching focuses on reconciliation—both with God and with others—and challenges us to seek healing in our relationships t…

In the debut message of his new series "A God of Great Reversals - Sermons from the Gospel of Luke," Pastor James D. Gailliard dives into Luke 1:1-14 with a sermon titled "An Unexpected Blessing." This powerful message reveals how God moves in surprising ways, bringing blessings in the most unlikely situations. Focusing on the story of Zechariah an…

In this insightful Bible study from the series "Growing Up and Getting Along: Lessons from 2nd Corinthians," Pastor James D. Gailliard unpacks 2 Corinthians 5:9-12. Titled "Taking Inventory," this lesson challenges us to evaluate our spiritual maturity, our motives, and how we live out our faith. Pastor Gailliard reminds us that part of growing up …

In this powerful message, Pastor James D. Gailliard explores Mark 2:1-8, where four friends work together to bring a paralyzed man to Jesus. The sermon, titled "Real Friends," highlights the importance of unity, collective effort, and faith in overcoming challenges. Delivered on HBCU & Divine 9 Sunday at Word Tabernacle Church, this message reminds…

The Value of My Soul (2 Cor. 5:1-8) "Growing Up and Getting Along" Word Tabernacle's 2024 Bible Study series taught by Pastor James Gailliard from the book of 2 Corinthians. Take Notes at Notes.Wordtab.net #BibleStudy #MidweekService #BibleTeaching #EveryoneThriving Support the show Thank you for listening to this podcast! Follow Pastor James D. Ga…

"Preparing For The Future (Daniel 8:27-9:19) - Unshakable: Living a Life of Convictions, Consistency, and Character - Sermons from the Book of Daniel," delivered by Senior Pastor James D. Gailliard. In this powerful series, Pastor Gailliard unpacks the timeless lessons from the Book of Daniel, teaching us how to live a steadfast life grounded in fa…

"Lessons From The Lions' Den (Daniel 6) - Unshakable: Living a Life of Convictions, Consistency, and Character - Sermons from the Book of Daniel," delivered by Senior Pastor James D. Gailliard. In this powerful series, Pastor Gailliard unpacks the timeless lessons from the Book of Daniel, teaching us how to live a steadfast life grounded in faith, …

"Faithful In The Fire (Daniel 3) - Unshakable: Living a Life of Convictions, Consistency, and Character - Sermons from the Book of Daniel," delivered by Senior Pastor James D. Gailliard. In this powerful series, Pastor Gailliard unpacks the timeless lessons from the Book of Daniel, teaching us how to live a steadfast life grounded in faith, even in…

"Truth In Troubling Times (Daniel 2) - Unshakable: Living a Life of Convictions, Consistency, and Character - Sermons from the Book of Daniel," delivered by Senior Pastor James D. Gailliard. In this powerful series, Pastor Gailliard unpacks the timeless lessons from the Book of Daniel, teaching us how to live a steadfast life grounded in faith, eve…

"Decisions Determine Destiny (Daniel 1) - Unshakable: Living a Life of Convictions, Consistency, and Character - Sermons from the Book of Daniel," delivered by Senior Pastor James D. Gailliard. In this powerful series, Pastor Gailliard unpacks the timeless lessons from the Book of Daniel, teaching us how to live a steadfast life grounded in faith, …

WTF Crypto?? with Pavel Pavel is back to talk about crypto! Why is everything so cheap right now? What’s around the corner? Is he still trading? And what the hell is a privacy coin? Plus, we talk about his new apartment and his workout routine because, hey, why not? NOTE: This episode was recorded on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Any outdated information…

Farm to Table with Joseph Ecklund Today I'm chatting with Joseph Ecklund of FarmMatch. Have you ever wanted to buy food directly from local farmers? Here's how. Joseph Links Sign up for FarmMatch Be friends with Joseph on Facebook Follow Joseph on Twitter Learn more about Anthroposophy Book Mentioned: "Everything I Want to do is Illegal", by Joel S…

What it Means to be Human with Mark Changizi I'm thrilled to be joined once again by Mark Changizi. We're discussing what it means to be human. How do masks hinder our ability to be human? Is there a telos—a fundamental purpose—to being human? Changizi Links Pre-order "Expressly Human" Subscribe to Mark on YouTube Follow Mark's Substack Follow Mark…

Revising History with Thad Russell My good friend, mentor, and sometimes employer Thad Russell returns to Blackbird to talk about how he does history along with some of the big changes that have been going on in his world. Note: This episode was recorded well in advance, and the Chicago event is no longer on offer. Thad Links Join Thad's Patreon fo…

Rethinking Binaries with Carol Queen You know Carol Queen from her many appearances on Unregistered with Thaddeus Russell along with her courses at Renegade University, most recently "A World of Desires". Carol is a prolific author and editor, along with being the resident sexologist (she actually has a PhD!) at Good Vibrations in San Francisco. Ca…

Truth, Beauty, and Goodness with Jack Mason (née The Perfume Nationalist) In this episode, continuing my series of interviews with instructors from Thad Russell's education programs, I'm speaking with Jack Mason, who taught The War on Beauty in the 21st Century. You know Jack from his podcast The Perfume Nationalist, his appearances on Unregistered…

BB88: Getting Right with Daniel McCarthy I wanted to do a series with some of the most interesting presenters in Thad Russell's online education program. In this episode, I'm speaking with Dan McCarthy, who taught the course on Conservatism. You know Dan from his many appearances on the Tom Woods Show and other podcasts we love. He's the editor of …

BB87: A Stoic Approach with Jonathan Church I'm traveling the next few weeks, so the Sunday Stream is pre-recorded. For this week's episode I chatted with economist, author, cancer survivor, cultural commentator, and practitioner of Stoicism, Jonathan Church. We hit on the following topics: The current state of the economy and particularly inflatio…

One of my very favorite guests returns to Blackbird to talk about an empire in the state of decay, what's going on in Russia, and what we're missing in every media narrative. Tessa Links Substack: https://tessa.substack.com/ Music and other writing: https://tessalena.com/ Twitter #1: https://twitter.com/TessaMakesLove Twitter #2: https://t…

This week I'm chatting with my good comrade, Conrad. You know him from his previous appearance on Blackbird and from his own show, which you're ordered to subscribe to. Link below. Conrad Links Listen to Conrad Watch Conrad (note: unlike me, Conrad actually releases different video content from his audio content…subscribe to both!) Follow / Troll C…

I usually avoid current events on Blackbird. But with the US government's media back in the business of selling foreign intervention and, possibly, war, I wanted to get my folks a quick crash course on what's happening. So today I'm interviewing the great libertarian foreign policy commentator Kyle Anzalone to fill us in on Russia's invasion of Ukr…

Today I’m joined by Doc Mason. Doc is a physician who focuses on lifestyle medicine. We’re talking about the 6 key areas that govern our overall health: Diet Supplements Exercise Sleep Mindfulness Relationships We also get into hormones and hormone replacement therapy, which might be right for you! Certainly, though, nothing in this episode should …

The official illustrator of libertarian podcastdom, Danny, AKA TopLobsta, joined me today to talk about his art, his life, who controls the weather, why Jewish people wear yarmulkes, and what the hell is wrong with everything. My mom loved it, and you will too. TopLobsta Links Go get a shirt here. Follow Top here. Watch Blackbird on Odysee If you l…

My friend Jon Hartmann joined me to talk about meditation and mindfulness, his art, psychedelics, and blue collar worldviews. If you’re watching the video, you can see this painting there, but just in case you’re audio-only, here’s the painting he describes at length during the segment on art. And here it is on Instagram in case your podcatcher doe…

Listen now | You Never Go Full Marxist with LB Muniz LB returns for the first Blackbird Sunday Livestream. We’re talking about: -isms vs. historical observations, and why neither of Marx’s is safe to teach to kids Truth vs. reality The post-libertarian moment Geometry This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.blackbirdpodcast.…

Crafting a New Narrative with Josh Cybulski Sorry for the late episode this week! I forgot to schedule it last weekend, and every time I remembered to do it, I wasn’t at my desk. What I lack in timeliness, hopefully I make up for in quality content. This week, enjoy this interview with Canada’s favorite son, author Josh Cybulski. We’re talking abou…

The King and the Antichrist with Matt Erickson Matt Erickson returns for his first solo interview! We’re talking about faith, liberty, and really hard-to-have conversations. Matt Links Watch Kingpilled The truly Kingpilled join the Discord (I’m there!) Matt on Twitter Watch Blackbird on Odysee If you love listening to Blackbird but wish you could s…

Thinking Right with Sam Jacobs Sam Jacobs entered my radar when he appeared on Free Man Beyond the Wall The Pete Quinones Show recently. His takes are unconventional and refreshing. A historian, philosopher, an cultural commentator from the non-libertarian right, he provides a perspective that I and many of you never really get. You’re not going to…

Being Unconstrained with Myles Wakeham Entrepreneur, investor, and iconoclast Myles Wakeham joins me to talk about how he has made, lost, and re-made multiple millions of dollars in an incredible career of tech, entrepreneurship, and real estate. I ask him for practical tips on how we can “make it” in the hard economic times to come. Myles Links Vi…

Going Trad with Popular Liberty Andrew (aka Popular Liberty) returns to the show to talk more about his political framework and why he thinks it’s the best path to liberty. Of course, he’s talked about that on every podcast this side of the Tom Woods show, so I wanted to dig a little deeper into his cultural and even religious views. We chat about …