Black, White, and the Red Letters
Two guys. Friends. Brothers. Pastors. Jesus freaks. One's an incredibly talented black filmmaker (Cameron Arnett). The other? A lily-white ex-Jewish dude (Ed Grifenhagen). Together, they tackle culture head-on with raw, real, unapologetic Jesus conversations . . . minus the churchy fluff.
Episodes
37 episodes
When Hollywood Asked Too Much
In this episode of Black, White, & the Red Letters, Ed and Cameron talk about what it really means to choose Christ over career. Cameron shares how saying no to compromise in Hollywood looked like loss at first, but became the seed...
If He Meant "Some," He Would've Said, "Some."
What if the lie keeping you from Jesus is that your sin is somehow bigger, badder, and stronger than His grace?In this episode of Black, White, & the Red Letters, Ed and Camy talk about the Hebrew word kara — “to call...
A New Voice
Season 2 begins with a new voice, a new chapter, and a conversation that gets real . . . fast.Ed Grifenhagen welcomes actor, filmmaker, pastor, and brother-in-Christ Cameron “Camy” Arnett as the new co-host of Black, White, & the...
Black, White, and the Red Letters Official Trailer
The new Black, White, and the Red Letters Official Trailer with Ed Grifenhagen & our new co-host Camy (Cameron) Arnett.
Joy That Survives The Storm
In Part 2 of our walk through Galatians 5:22–23, we get into the “middle fruit” that shows up where real life hurts: joy, peace, patience, kindness, and goodness. We talk about why joy isn’t the same thing as happiness, how peace can show up in...
No More Fake Fruit
In this episode, we camp out in Galatians 5:22–23 and talk about the fruit of the Spirit—not as a cute “be nicer” list, but as the Spirit’s evidence that Jesus is actually running your life. We break down what love, joy, peace, patience,...
No Matter What
Ed & Jay put your emotions on the witness stand: “Rejoice always” and “In everything give thanks.” Not the cheesy, fake-smile version—Paul’s midnight-in-prison, scars-and-songs kind of joy (Acts 16:25). We talk about how real ...
Pray Like Tevye
In this week’s Black, White, and the Red Letters, Jay and Ed lean into Paul's words in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 about prayer. Paul says to pray without ceasing. What does that mean? Join us for the conversation.
Hated for the Right Reasons
Pressure is coming. In this week’s Black, White, and the Red Letters, Jay and Ed lean into Jesus’ “blessed under fire” promise in Matthew 5:10–12—because the Beatitudes aren’t bumper-sticker vibes, they’re a collision with the world’s ...
Peacemaking, Not Peace-Faking
This week on Black, White, and the Red Letters, Jay and Ed walk straight into two of Jesus’ most uncomfortable blessings—because they don’t let you hide behind “good intentions.” From Matthew 5:8–9, we talk about what it means to be pure in hea...
"Hungry?" or "Desperately Hungry?"
This week on Black, White, and the Red Letters, Jay and Ed step into round 2 of Jesus’ upside-down kingdom manifesto—Matthew 5:6-7. They unpack the next two Beatitudes—those hungry & thirsty for righteousness and those who ar...
Bankrupt, Broken, and Blessed
This week on Black, White, and the Red Letters, Jay and Ed step into the opening rounds of Jesus’ upside-down kingdom manifesto—Matthew 5:1–5. We unpack the first three Beatitudes and why they’re not soft, sentimental sayings but spiri...
Mustard Seed // Kingdom Invasion
This week on Black, White & the Red Letters, Jay & Ed talk through Jesus’ “tiny seed, unstoppable Kingdom” sermon—how the smallest acts of faith become a holy takeover. 🌱 From overlooked prayers to inconvenient kindness, mustard-...
Not Your Coffee Mug Verse
☕ You’ve seen Jeremiah 29:11 on mugs and bumper stickers—but this verse wasn’t written for coffee breaks. It was sent to God’s people in exile 🪓, stuck in Babylon and desperate for a way out. Jay and Ed dig past the clichés 📖 and show how God’s...
When Holiness Hits Home
“Be holy, for I am holy.” Sounds impossible, right? 😳 In this raw and honest episode of Black, White, and the Red Letters, Ed shares a deeply personal story about the day anger won 💢—and how God’s grace met him there 🙏. From broken fam...
No Excuses, Just God
In today's episode, Jay & Ed discuss what God does with our feelings of inadequacy. In Exodus 4, Moses said, “I can’t.” God said, “Watch Me.” 💥 You don’t need polished words or perfect strength—you just need to lean on the One who pro...
When the Executioner Confessed
A battle-hardened centurion had seen crucifixions by the hundreds—😱 screams, agony, despair. But this one was different. Instead of curses, Jesus spoke forgiveness 🙏. Instead of fear, He gave hope ✨. Darkness fell, the earth shook 🌍, the curtai...
Forgiven on the Floor
When Jesus forgave the sins of the paralytic in Capernaum, He wasn’t just healing—He was making a bold claim to be God. The religious leaders lost their minds, but for those who believe, His words still carry the same power today: ...
Stamped by God
Genesis 1:26–27 isn’t just ancient poetry—it’s a reality check. You were handcrafted by God, stamped with His image, and given the power to think, choose, and love. That means your value isn’t random, your dignity isn’t negotiable, and your des...
Hold Your Fire
James doesn’t play around—he calls us out on our reactions, our mouths, and our tempers. Listening before speaking, and refusing to blow up, aren’t just good manners—they’re proof that your faith is alive and real. Words, works, and reactions a...
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The Mess Behind the Messiah
A “dry” genealogy in Matthew 1 turned out to be the very bridge that connected the Old Testament to the New for a skeptical reader. What started as a list of names became a powerful reminder that Jesus’ messy family tree—full of saints, sinners...
Right on Time
Have you ever struggled with trusting God's timing? In this heartfelt episode, we dive deep into Galatians 4:4-5, exploring how God's "fullness of time" reveals His perfect orchestration of events—not just historically, but personally, as we di...
THE Question of All Questions
Jesus took His disciples to the darkest spiritual place in Israel—Caesarea Philippi, a stronghold of pagan worship and unspeakable evil—to ask the most important question ever: “Who do you say that I am?” In that moment, Peter declared...