Between Mercy and Me

Join our host Danny Brister, Jr., as he interviews Craig Lamar Brown about his new movie Between Mercy and Me . Between Mercy and Me will have a one-day premiere on June 20th at 7 pm. To find a showtime in your area, please visit: The film centers around Hugo, a talented musician and worship leader in a Cincinnati community grappling with the impact of gentrification and tragedy. When his pastor challenges him to produce more inspirational music for the congregation, Hugo struggles with writer's block. In his search for inspiration, he meets Mercy, a jubilant and outgoing fellow musician, at a neighborhood coffee shop. As they join forces in their songwriting efforts, their relationship blossoms romantically, but they soon face challenges from friends, family, and their own communities. Determined not to let hard conversations or tension tear them apart, Hugo and Mercy set out to create space for honest conversations and work toward unification in their community. They courageously challenge biases, both seen and unseen, often left unspoken. However, one fateful evening, their relationship is rocked by a routine traffic stop that forces them to confront their own internal narratives and beliefs. Will they choose to embrace vulnerability with each other or let their relationship crumble under the weight of biases they worked so hard to overcome? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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Between Mercy and Me is an episode from My Black Book Journal by Danny Brister, Jr..

This episode is 25:52 long.

This episode was published on Jun 13, 2023.

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