
Jackie Hill-Perry "Gay Girl, Good God" Full Interview (2018)
09/13/18 • 52 min
DJ Wade-O sits down with speaker, teacher, wife, mother, rapper, and writer, Jackie Hill-Perry, in her home city of Chicago, IL. It had been over 8 months since her and Wade-O sat down, so they had a lot to cover. During this very informative interview, we get into her new book, ideas and themes surrounding sexuality and the church, her new album, and being protested while speaking at Harvard University, and more.
Timestamps:
- [0:28] - Intro
- [0:57] - Her & Preston's move to Atlanta
- [2:04] - Thoughts surrounding JGivens "coming out"
- [8:08] - Timing in the release of her new book
- [10:35] - Her testimony in regards to her sexuality
- [13:25] - Why the Church focuses on sexuality so much
- [16:45] - When/how her mom found out she was gay
- [19:00] - How the topic of homosexuality is taboo in black families
- [20:50] - Questions about homosexuality in the context of
- [22:51] - "Can you be gay and Christian?"
- [25:10] - New album & #CHHSexism from early this summer
- [28:23] - How does Poets in Autumn make their tour work with both genders on the bill?
- [34:03] - Story behind the song, "Fall Away"
- [38:12] - Poets in Autumn vs. Family
- [41:55] - Wade acknowledges the Glow Up
- [43:03] - Being protested at Harvard University
- [47:53] - Do you think the protesters listened?
- [49:13] - What do you mean by "converted"?
Artist Info: Twitter/IG: @jackiehillperry | http://www.jackiehillperry.com/ Booking: http://www.jackiehillperry.com/contact-1
DJ Wade-O sits down with speaker, teacher, wife, mother, rapper, and writer, Jackie Hill-Perry, in her home city of Chicago, IL. It had been over 8 months since her and Wade-O sat down, so they had a lot to cover. During this very informative interview, we get into her new book, ideas and themes surrounding sexuality and the church, her new album, and being protested while speaking at Harvard University, and more.
Timestamps:
- [0:28] - Intro
- [0:57] - Her & Preston's move to Atlanta
- [2:04] - Thoughts surrounding JGivens "coming out"
- [8:08] - Timing in the release of her new book
- [10:35] - Her testimony in regards to her sexuality
- [13:25] - Why the Church focuses on sexuality so much
- [16:45] - When/how her mom found out she was gay
- [19:00] - How the topic of homosexuality is taboo in black families
- [20:50] - Questions about homosexuality in the context of
- [22:51] - "Can you be gay and Christian?"
- [25:10] - New album & #CHHSexism from early this summer
- [28:23] - How does Poets in Autumn make their tour work with both genders on the bill?
- [34:03] - Story behind the song, "Fall Away"
- [38:12] - Poets in Autumn vs. Family
- [41:55] - Wade acknowledges the Glow Up
- [43:03] - Being protested at Harvard University
- [47:53] - Do you think the protesters listened?
- [49:13] - What do you mean by "converted"?
Artist Info: Twitter/IG: @jackiehillperry | http://www.jackiehillperry.com/ Booking: http://www.jackiehillperry.com/contact-1
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#WadeO539 - RIP Mac Miller, Johnny Mac & CHH Cursing
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#WadeO540 - Remembering Botham Shem Jean & Jackie Hill Perry Talks Gay Girl, Good God
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Welcome to the all new Wade-O Radio Show, where each week we give you the latest and greatest Christian Hip Hop Music, news and culture.
Today’s show is dedicated to Gotham Shem Jean, the 26 year old accountant, worship leader and black man who was killed in his own home by an off duty Dallas police officer.
Tune in as we discuss his case, plus sit down with Jackie Hill-Perry to discuss her new book Gay Girl, Good God and Sexism in Christian Hip Hop community
Plus, we have new music from Paris & Jerry Manna, Fedel, Koryn Hawthorne and KB
PLAYLIST
Hour #1 - In The Lab
- “Long Live the Champions” - KB
Mic Break: Strength is Made Perfect in our Weaknesses
- “I Ain’t Done” - Andy Mineo“
- “Won’t He Do It” - Koryn Hawthorne
- “Nothing Above You” - Eshon Burgundy
Mic Break: Remembering 9/11
- “Parachute” - Aaron Cole feat. nobigdyl.
- “Drowning” - Wande
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- “Way Up” - Bizzle feat. Sevin
Mic Break: Gotham Jean Murder Pt. 1
- “Let It Rise (Live)” - Gotham Shem Jean
- “Fashion Joe” - Gawvi feat. KB
- New Joint of the Week: “Depressed” - Fedel
Mic Break: Gotham Jean Murder Pt. 2
- “Can’t Believe” - Da’ T.R.U.T.H. feat. Eric Greene
- “Praying Hands Remix” - Ty Brasel feat. Trip Lee
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Hour #2 - In The Lab
- “Didn’t I” - Lecrae & Andy Mineo
Interview: Jackie Hill Perry on JGivens coming out
- “Better” - Jackie Hill-Perry feat. J Givens & Natalie Lauren
- “Enemies” - nobigdyl.
- “Tomorrow Will Come“ - Cass
Interview: Jackie Hill Perry On Female Christian Rappers
- “No Ways Tired” - Jackie Hill-Perry feat. Joseph Solomon
A Word From Our Sponsors
- “Of Course” - Derek Minor feat Byron Junae
Interview: Jackie Hill Perry on Christians and Homosexuality
- “Lamentations” - Jackie Hill-Perry feat. Latifah Alattas
- “Hook Shot” - DJ DB405 feat. 1K Phew
- “Favor“ - Jor’dan Armstrong
Interview: Jackie Hill Perry on making “Fallen Away”
- “Fallen Away” - Jackie Hill-Perry feat. Natalie Lauren
Hour #3 – In The Lab
- “Even Louder” - Steven Malcolm feat. Leeland
- “Wayz Down” - BrvndonP
- “Baited” - Flame feat. Fedel
- "No Chains” - KB
- “Clout” - Jor’dan Armstrong
- “Kawasaki” - Jor’dan Armstrong
- “Radiate” - Parris Chariz & Jerry Manna feat. Ty Brasel
- “TEAM” - Andy Mineo & Wordsplayed feat. BEAM
- “Different” - Jered Sanders feat. Beleaf, Eris Ford & Mission
- “Right Back” - Jor’dan Armstrong feat. Bizzle
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- “Wait On You (Paid In Full Mash-Up)” - Deraj
- “All The Waves” - SSTEDI
- “Down” - Bizzle feat. Joey Vantes
- “All I Had” - KJ-52 feat. Datin
- “Chun Lee” - Kai
- “That Fire” - Angie Rose
- Angie Rose - That Fire (m3)
- “Coming In Hot” - Lecrae & Andy Mineo
- "You Can't Stop Me (Mash-up)” - Andy Mineo
- “Monster (Automobiles Mash-up)” - KB
- “Preach” - S.O.
- “Glow” - WhutUpRG
Thought of the Week: Remembering Botham Jean
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