A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Renita J. Weems hosted by Dr. Frank A. Thomas

[@Ladypdj]

I’ve been blessed! Thank you Rev. Dr. Renita Weems for setting the highest of standards and pouring into me for many years-from your women conferences to your writings and scholarship to your former blog, “Something Within.” I am one of your “Thinking Women.” Bless you!

[@deewright2934]

Rev. Dr. Weems, I am so glad I stumbled on your interview. I am new to accepting my call to preach in the AME Church and your interview helped me tremendously. Thank you Dr. Thomas for this series.

[@BrandonMcCrae]

I absolutely LOVE this series!!! Please include, at some point, some of the incredible Pentecostal exegetes and preachers. I would love to hear more from that vantage point and informed segment of people. - Dr. B.

[@paulapenn1850]

I never, ever get tired of hearing Dr. Renita Weems! Thank you, Dr. Lewis for this interview!

[@margaretmaterre6462]

Thank you for this refreshing! I continue to be encouraged by your ministry Dr. Weems. Dr. Thomas thank you sir!❤

[@alexusrhone]

“It’s okay if the altar is not flooded with people shouting or dancing.” Yes! There is power in silence and lament.🙋🏾‍♀️

[@Lindani_PastaG_Gumede]

Absolutely love these preaching legacy series. I am so grateful for the incredible interview. I have learned so much. So grateful to have listened to Dr Weems preaching at Alfred Street Baptist. She inspires me all the way from South Africa ❤️😃. I’m liberate in her statement that the Lord would say “choose and i will be with you” Thank you Dr Frank for the wonderful speakers you bring

[@laginagross]

The most thought-provoking conversation ever! Thank you Dr. Thomas for providing us to enter this space to hear such a great woman of God -Dr. Renita J. Weems This conversation me think about my thinking !

[@brendaaghahowa8324]

A very rich, warm, humorous, and thought-provoking conversation. Thank you both, Dr. Weems and Dr. Thomas. I am a longstanding fan and a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, and I have heard both of you preach there over years. Thank you for being a blessing to the body of Christ and to the world at large. Rev. Dr. Brenda Eatman Aghahowa ❤

[@mepd247]

"I believe in believing even when I cannot believe anymore!!!" 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Thank you Dr. Weems for your witness!

[@dr.davidajones8637]

Thank you so much for this conversation. Professor Weems' testimony, experience, intelligence, and wisdom are an absolute blessing. As a Black male preacher, I am challenged and encouraged by her example as a human being of faith who doesn't mind being "scrappy." I pray that she and other Black women scholar/preachers will continue to change the temperature in the room.

[@geraldscottvids8401]

I deeply enjoyed this interview. Thank you Dr. Weems for being trailblazer in ministry and scholarship.

[@miked2847]

I’ve watched many of these interviews over the years, but I must say this one has truly changed my life-just like many others have. This conversation has articulated the scattered thoughts I’ve often had. I feel blessed, challenged, and encouraged all at the same time. Thank you, Dr. Thomas and Dr. Weems!

[@deborahashby7135]

Thank you, Renita, for telling our history and our experience at St. Paul under the wonderful leadership of Bishop Bryant and Rev. Cecelia. The blessings still continue.❤❤❤

[@malissaingram1959]

Between resonance and contemplation, this interview by far has left me undone. Thank you, Dr. Thomas for sharing this visionary work and the embodied paint brushes you use for such vividness and contrast. Thank you!

[@MrLemuel12]

This conversation with Dr. Reems was exceptional. Wisdom, wit, humor, and scholarly all rolled up into one dynamic session. Thank you!

[@edwardjones770]

I have always and continue to love me some Renita Weems. Bless you, Doc.

[@allsaintscovenantchurch6457]

Brilliant Interview! God bless Rev. Dr. Renita J. Weems!

[@nathanking3482]

Thank God for both of you!!

[@sharonrichmond5507]

Love you Rev. Weems. I haven’t seen you in a while. Visited your church years ago and loved you ever since.

[@rophekaministries9455]

This is such a rich conversation! As an itinerant preacher who is also a Black women's historian, this is just powerful!!! This is a class!!

[@DrDeboraHooper]

Dr. Weems! A longtime trailblazer for women and preachers! Get her books! 💯

[@TheHarmonGroup]

Dr. Weems I thank you for your yes, I am a better woman because of it.

[@beautylockerxklb5801]

Excellent discussion…conversation! A beautifully executed walk through history, theological archives, scholarly giants! I appreciate you both!

[@sistakimm1132]

Thank you for this ONE!!!

[@tammylinningham2840]

You have given me a language. Thanks and Blessings

[@DeSeanPower2025]

GOD BLESS YOU, Dr. Renita Reems

[@annettejohnson5995]

Thank you for such a wonderful interview!❤

[@jefferytribblesr.4564]

Thank you for this insightful conversation-- yes "wisdom of ages" and trailblazing women/ womanist preachers and scholars.😊 Yes, there is a cost to raising piercing questions.

[@alexusrhone]

“I preach great questions.” Dr. Weems is brilliant!🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@erickagunn-hill9568]

Awesome interview! So much history so much knowledge. Thank you

[@MitziJSmithWomanist]

A blessing indeed!

[@tammylinningham2840]

I first heard you speak at Tfam. You spoke on what are you doing with your hands. Thank you for explaining all the ways that God can call you into ministry. Bless you for your ministry

[@patrick24555]

Dr. Fredrick Haynes introduced me to this phenomenal theologian, as he often quotes her. We love you Dr. Renita Weens!

[@StudyWithDomoniqueRoberts]

The interview I’ve been waiting for 🙌🏾

[@thomasgordon3965]

Great conversation and history.

[@drhannahGMS]

Enjoyed this interview very much

[@jefferytribblesr.4564]

Preaching the great questions of life through the complexities and uncertainties of life is real preaching. Yes, this goes against the grain in a Black Church culture of a traumatized people. Amen.

[@DeSeanPower2025]

Great Discussion

[@alexusrhone]

The cost? “You must be willing to not be chosen.” JESUS!!! Dr. Weems ain’t playing with me today.🙋🏾‍♀️

[@jefferytribblesr.4564]

I really appreciate her articulation that she interpreted her call to a religious vocational, of which preaching was but one dimension of her calling.

[@lynnegunn2425]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jefferytribblesr.4564]

Yes-- as we pursue our vocations, we may be led to focus on different forms of ministry and different forms of communication. Yes, preaching is but one form and focus of ministry communication; writing and teaching are other faithful responses. Though still "a preacher," I resonate with Dr. Weems' movement to now being primarily a scholar who preaches because that is the medium that our people are most receptive to.

[@jimproctor-mills4676]

❤

[@alexusrhone]

I don’t behave either.😂

[@biglump25]

I love this so much. I don’t have the words. 🙏🏿🥹