Cynthia Wilson, affectionately dubbed “Chaplain of Pop” has built a bridge between theology and popular culture as a blogger for twenty years providing commentary on faith,art, politics and music. Listen to her podcast by clicking the web version link at the bottom of this blog and at the top of the web version after the jump.
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Jonathan McReynolds Hosts Listening Party for Doe Jones!
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Elect Justice Celebrates Early Voting with Music and Inspiring Community Outreach
Elect Justice, is an early voting event sponsored by When We All Vote, Black Voters Matter, REP CA, Roc Nation, United Justice Coalition, The Collective, National Basketball Players Association Foundation, and others Held at the Los Angeles Forum October 23,2020 to raise awareness about the upcoming election and to drum up participation by getting out the vote.
The drive-in experience included ballot drop-off, PPE, essentials, and food giveaways for thousands at the Forum in Inglewood, CA. Portions of the LA event will be live-streamed on the streaming platform, TIDAL, for members and non-members alike. Hosted by Angela Rye and Terrance J with sounds by D-Nice, scheduled performances include, Azjah, Danieleigh, Kaash Paige, Tinashe, and more.
Guest performers included among those listed above, Gospel recording artists Doe Jones and Jonathan McReynolds. For more information Google Elect Justice Tidal and the relevant URLs will spring up in your search field. I’ve been trying for several days to post about the event on this and the Heavier Octaves blog but I have been running into considerable technical difficulty. But a shout out to the enthusiastic participants, musicians and sponsors. Hallelujah anyhow! Folks are certainly pumped up about voting all over the country because of events like this and individual volunteers canvassing neighborhoods and telephone calls being made encouraging folks to vote. An incredible job is being done all around by grass roots organizations such as Elect Justice, the Democratic Party and other efforts of star, political and celebrity power.
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Dems Protest Barrett SCOTUS Nomination with Boycott Effort
Democrats protest Senate Judiciary Committee vote to confirm Judge Amy Barrett to the Supreme Court by expressing their discontent in an organized boycott. In what has by all accounts been a lightening speed effort by Republicans to swiftly ramrod Judge Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination through the Senate where the voting deck is stacked in their favor. They have wasted no time in taking maximum advantage of the opportunity. Little time out or political reprieve was allowed for public grieving over the loss of Supreme Court Justice and cultural icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A Supreme Court replacement was announced by Trump just a few days after RBG’s death and the nomination process begun almost immediately thereafter. It has just been a month since her passing and less than 10 days before the Presidential election. Today Democrats plan a show of force in demonstrating their disapproval of the Republican power grab in an effort to rouse public opinion that could sway the presidential vote and slow down the pace of the nomination process. Though it seems unlikely that will occur considering the momentum they have gained so far in relation to the nearness of the November election. Pray for a miracle. If you have joyful visions of an Obama court in the future.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Movin’ On in God’s Name
Movin’ On is the #1 song by gospel recording artist Jonathan McReynolds joined by Mali Music and it’s message is conveyed in a combination of upbeat and lighthearted music with old school r&b rhythm mixed in. The song gets you feeling and thinking positively about moving on from any situation in life that you may feel god does not want you to remain in. “I’m closing chapters. I’m turning pages, glory to glory from faith to favor. As you intently listen to the lyrics, Jonathan sings “I know my rear view can’t compare to what God will do with my life. I’m movin’ on”. It’s about progress, growth, moving forward and celebrating the future. It brought to mind an archived blog post I wrote on forgiveness. Forgiving others is also about moving on, moving forward and not getting stuck in negative energy that harms you more in the long run. Entitled, “On Forgiveness: the Heart of the Matter featuring India Arie’s cover of the Heart of the Matter a song on forgiveness by Eagles’ band member Don Henley. India also has recorded a duet with Jonathan a few years back. Their song is entitled Whole.
Whole.
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Maintaining Integrity and Loving Ourselves and Others Through the Storms and Ugly Truths
Topping this podcast episode originally posted on October 8 and recorded on October 6, 2020.
Podcast link:
Maintaining Integrity and Loving Ourselves and Others Through the Storms and Ugly Truths
Scripture reference is Psalm 27:1.
Rev. Cynthia Wilson selects an essay/article from her archives dated 10.28.15 referencing an episode from BET’s “Being Mary Jane” series and discusses suicide, physical and figurative, how we can sometimes get the wrong information because of a miscommunication I.e., we may not be forthcoming with the real deal or truth about what may really be going on in our lives in order to maintain a false bravado or certain socially acceptable image. Sometimes this will lead to unfortunate outcomes. But sometimes it’s just best to maintain.The inference is if we remain prayerful, faithful to God’s word and trust in God’s guidance we will ultimately triumph if we maintain and put our trust entirely in god to see us through the storms.
Scripture for today:
Psalm 27:1
The Lord is My Light and my salvation whom Shall I Fear?
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