The Church, The Court & The Culture

Join me as we explore the intersections of law, religion, and race in America—while keeping an eye on church news and the cultural pulse. Because justice isn’t just in the courtroom—it’s in the church pews, the group chat, and the headlines. palookesworld.substack.com

The Church, The Court & The Culture is a religion podcast hosted by Palooke, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Palooke hosts The Church, The Court & The Culture, a religion show with 28 episodes published.

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  Race, Religion & Radicalization: Dissecting Joel Webbon's White Nationalist Theology

  Feb 28, 20261h 10mS0

  <p>Joel Webbon, a prominent white Christian nationalist podcaster, has stated that the Black church needs to be dismantled and that Black Christians should come under the spiritual authority of white pastors. It’s a statement that is as theologically reckless as it is racially charged — and it deserves a serious, informed response.</p><p>In this episode of The Church, The Court & The Culture, I’m joined by my father Jerry, a pastor and attorney, to do exactly that. Together we trace the roots of Webbon’s ideology, situate it within the long and troubling history of racial hierarchy in Ameri...

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  Selective Justice? The Bethel Scandal, New Birth Protest & FACE Act Double Standards

  Feb 6, 202626 minS0

  <p>This Week on the Podcast:</p><p>This episode dives into the complicated intersections of church drama, constitutional law, and Black history, unpacking three stories shaping conversations in faith spaces, courtrooms, and culture.</p><p>⛪ Church: The Growing Bethel Scandal & Selective Outrage</p><p>We begin with the escalating Bethel Church scandal involving Sean Bolz and the broader questions it raises about accountability within charismatic Christian movements.From there, we turn to the white pastor who chose to protest outside New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, led by Pastor Jamal Bryant. Despite his disruptive behavior, he was not ar...

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  The HYPOCRISY of Arresting the Protesters Who Disrupted a Minneapolis Church

  Jan 23, 202626 minS0

  <p>This week on the show I discuss the hypocrisy over the religious right's outrage about the protestors disrupting the church service but silence about ICE being able to enter houses of worship to kidnap people.Finally I review the new song by Jonathan McReynolds and Jamal Roberts, "Still."Books Referenced:1. "Religious Freedom: A Contested History of an American Idea" by Tisa Wenger2. "White Christian Privilege:The Illusion of Religious Equality in America" by Khyati JoshiRead more about the protest: https://palookesworld.substack.com/p/protesters-disrupt-st-paul-church</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Church, The Court & The Culture at...

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  “Welcome, Wounds & the World’s Stage: The Black Church in the Spotlight”

  Jan 16, 202618 minS2

  <p>Summary</p><p>In this episode of The Church, the Court & the Culture, we explore three headline‑making moments shaping conversations about faith, justice, and representation in the Black church: Yolanda Adams’ remarks about welcoming the LGBTQ community into the church, the explosive lawsuit against Donnie McClurkin, and Druski’s viral megachurch satire vide. What do these stories reveal about theology, power, accountability, and the future of the church?</p><p>Special thanks to my production assistant Bianca Boles!</p><p>Druski video: </p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Church, The Court & The Culture at palookesworld.substack.com/su...

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  Episode #20

  Is Church Unsafe for Kids? Harmful Messaging, Legal Updates & Gratitude

  Nov 24, 202522 minS1

  <p>🧠 Harmful Messaging: “Church Isn’t Safe”</p><p>We start with a viral clip that’s raising serious concerns about how children perceive church spaces. Watch the clip here:</p><p>In the video, the message suggests that church is not a safe place for kids—a narrative that can deeply damage trust in faith communities. I break down why this framing is harmful.</p><p>⚖️ Cribbs Ringer v. Compal ISD: Legal Update</p><p>Next, we turn to the latest developments in Cribbs Ringer v. Compal Independent School District, aa case challenging the constitutionality of displaying the Ten Commandments in c...

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