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The UN approved a new world map that shows the true size of Africa. This has been praised and presented as correcting 500 years of lying about Africa’s “greatness”. Kevin and Monique will examine how this change is being viewed through the lens of cognitive justice. Off Code #93 Season 5, Episode 23

Kevin and Monique will react to and examine the latest controversy around rapper Fat Joe and who should be allowed to say the N word. Off Code #92 Season 5, Episode 22

Monique and Kevin unpack the growing controversy around the term "Foundational Black Americans" and why some people use it to draw a hard line between descendants of U.S. slavery and African, Caribbean, and other Black immigrant groups. They contrast ethnic tribalism with a Christian view of identity rooted in Christ rather than ancestry, struggle, or skin. Off Code #91 Season 5, Episode 21

Monique and Kevin respond to educator Darius Cooks’ viral video about high school seniors who cannot read or write a simple sentence. They argue the core problem is not funding or “systemic racism,” but culture. Many students lack the desire to care, homes often provide little accountability. Drawing on sociologist, John Ogbu’s work and a Texas report on F-rated majority-Black schools, they discuss parental responsibility, school choice over “representation,” homeschooling and church-based alternatives, and the need to give young people vision, agency, and a foundation in being made in God’s image. Off Code #90 Season 5, Episode 20

Kevin and Monique discuss the three year anniversary of the Montgomery Riverboat Brawl and how it revealed a sentiment of payback black solidarity. Off Code #89 Season 5, Episode 19

Discussions surrounding the "myth" of Black crime statistics address how raw crime data is often misinterpreted, manipulated, or disconnected from underlying social factors. Monique and Kevin discuss whether these statistics reflect reality or are the result of systemic biases. Off Code #88 Season 5, Episode 18

Monique and Kevin break down Brandon Tatum’s intense Jubilee “Surrounded” debate against 20 Black Democrats. They expose the emotional chaos and recycled arguments that often dominates these conversations, and how we can actually listen, push back with facts, and pursue human flourishing instead of cultural loyalty. Off Code #87 Season 5, Episode 17

Kevin and Monique discuss the fallout from Tuskegee University's new dress code policy against bonnets and durags. Off Code #86 Season 5, Episode 16

In this episode, we sit down with Delano Squires, author of The Vanishing Black Family, to explore one of the most important and often overlooked issues facing America today. Together, we discuss the cultural, moral, and social forces contributing to the decline of the Black family and why fatherhood, marriage, and strong communities matter. Delano explains why he believes lasting renewal requires more than political solutions and points to the vital role of faith, personal responsibility, and the church in rebuilding what has been lost. Whether you agree or disagree, this thoughtful conversation will challenge you to think more deeply about family, culture, and the future of the Black community through a biblical worldview. Off Code #85 Season 5, Episode 15

Monique and Kevin react to Lecrae's revealing conversation about his relationship with John Piper, Tim Keller, and the broader evangelical world. From fatherlessness and identity struggles to the pain of Ferguson, BLM, and the pull toward social justice, Lecrae opens up about his journey, disappointments, and lingering hurt. This is not a hit piece. It's a loving, honest conversation calling for biblical clarity, healing, and restoration. Watch until the end for why we're still praying for Lecrae. Article: "Is the Gospel No Longer Enough for Black Christians?" https://www.christianpost.com/news/is-the-gospel-no-longer-enough-for-black-christians.html Off Code #84 Season 5, Episode 14

Monique sits down with Pierre Wilson, head of TPUSA RISE, to discuss bringing the gospel and a message of personal agency into black, Hispanic, and Asian communities. Pierre unpacks why victimhood in the pew is a discipleship problem rather than a political one, and why the "safe space" impulse fails on both sides of the aisle. Off Code #83 Season 5, Episode 12

In this raw and unfiltered episode, Monique and Kevin pull back the curtain on the real reason behind the tragic levels of violence in Black communities: culture, not racism. They confront the hoodwink that has trained generations to ignore self-inflicted wounds, while erupting in outrage only when a White person or police officer is involved. Off Code #82 Season 5, Episode 12

Happy Father’s Day! In this special re-release episode of Off Code, we revisit our powerful conversation from three years ago with Pastor and author Brian Shannon, author of Missing Pillars: America’s Black Fatherless Crisis and How the Christian Church Helped Me Overcome It. Brian unpacks the historical strength of Black two-parent families post-slavery, the “perfect storm” of 1960s cultural and policy shifts that drove fatherlessness from 25% to over 70% in two decades, and the real human cost when fathers are absent. He shares his personal testimony of growing up fatherless and how the gospel and the church restored him. Whether you’re a dad, single parent, or community leader, this conversation challenges victimhood and calls us toward personal responsibility and flourishing. Grab Missing Pillars and join the discussion. Off Code #81 Season 5, Episode 11

Before the marches, before the movements, there was a battle. And most of us were never taught who fought it or who lost. Monique and Kevin sit down with Dr. Karen Ellis, theological ethicist and researcher at The Center for Christian Endurance, to uncover the largely erased story of Black Baptist leaders who recognized Marxist ideological pressure for what it was and refused it. The painful irony Dr. Ellis's research surfaces is this: what the Black church once bled to keep out has now largely been welcomed in, dressed in justice language and preached from Black pulpits as if it were gospel. This is not merely a history lesson. It's a warning and a call. Off Code #80 Season 5, Episode 10

In Part 2 of our series on Critical Criminology, Monique and Kevin respond to your comments and examine shocking real-world cases. They break down why repeat offenders keep being released back onto the streets, how this Marxist-rooted framework turns victims into the villains and criminals into the oppressed, and why poverty and inequality do not cause crime. Off Code #79 Season 5, Episode 9