Is the Black church losing biblical literacy? In this powerful episode of Let’s Be Clear, Pastor Jamal Bryant sits down with Rev. Dr. Herman “Skip” Mason, president of the Interdenominational Theological Center, for a conversation that is already stirring debate across the Black church. From the controversy surrounding Divine 9 organizations to seminary decline, HBCU funding struggles, LGBTQ conversations in ministry, and the future of Black education, this episode tackles the conversations most people avoid publicly. This is one of the most honest and thought provoking conversations about faith, education, culture, and Black identity happening right now. The Jamal Bryant Podcast "Let’s Be Clear" is a conversation that rips off the bandaid to serious relevant issues in the community and around the country. It assesses the wounds and offers prescriptions of insight, understanding and direction. No punches are pulled, but jabs are thrown to hit right between the eyes of every listener. New Episode Drops every Thursday at 12pm est. at jamalbryant.org Join our Membership or Support our Channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1yEY95beOqcUz5TUqxqVgQ/join Follow or Subscribe on our socials ~ https://www.facebook.com/jamalbryantpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jamalbryantpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jamalbryantpodcast https://twitter.com/jamalbryantpod