Crucial Conversations with Central Christian Church

In this final episode of the economic justice series, Student Pastor Grace is joined by Pastors Linda and Luis to recap conversations in previous episodes and discuss points made by guests in episodes 2 & 3. After today's episode, Crucial Conversations will be on a brief hiatus, so be sure to check back on Central's social platforms for updates on when the podcast will return.

Student Pastor Grace Kozak continues her economic justice podcast series this week over Zoom with guests Janai Downs, Director of Family Life and Connections/member at Eastern Star Church in Indianapolis, and Rev. Michael Jefferson, Pastor of Bethel AME Church in Plainfield. Join us for their discussion on what the Biblical prophets say about poverty and what connections can be made to economic justice in today's society.

In Episode 2 of this podcast series on economic justice, Student Pastor Grace Kozak is joined by Maxine Thomas, Grassroots Board Member and volunteer for Results Educational Fund, and Rev. Lisa Marchal, Manager of Grassroots Impact with Results Educational Fund. The three speak on their experiences with the Results organization, how the organization tackles policy change, and what role the Church can play in regards to economic justice.

Join us for Episode 1 of Central Christian Church's new podcast on economic justice led by Student Pastor Grace Kozak. In the first installment of this four-week series, Student Pastor Grace is joined by Pastors Linda McCrae and Luis Gierbolini and they discuss the role of the Church in the search for economic justice.

An integral part of our faith is caring for the poor and marginalized, but how do we do so when faced with an unequal and exploitative economic infrastructure? Join us for the next installment of the Crucial Conversations series where Student Pastor Grace Kozak and guests will delve into the topic of economic justice. New episodes will be released on Thursdays.

Central Christian Church brings current and culturally relevant topics to the forefront with the Crucial Conversations podcast. In the final episode of the Standing in the Need of Prayer series, Pastors Linda and Luis and Student Pastor Grace reflect on previous episodes and further discuss points brought up by guests Dr. Wilma Bailey and Dan Moseley on the topic of prayer.

Central Christian Church brings current and culturally relevant topics to the forefront with the Crucial Conversations podcast. In Episode 3 of the Standing in the Need of Prayer series, Pastor Linda McCrae is joined by Dan Moseley, a member of Central Christian Church and former seminary professor at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, IN. Join Linda and Dan as they discuss the intricacies of prayer and their own experiences and practices when it comes to convening with God.

Central Christian Church brings current and culturally relevant topics to the forefront with the Crucial Conversations podcast. In Episode 2 of the Standing in the Need of Prayer series, Pastor Linda McCrae is joined by Dr. Wilma Bailey, Professor of Hebrew and Aramaic Scripture at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. Join Pastor Linda and Dr. Bailey as they discuss prayer in their own lives and the history of prayer as it is referenced in the Bible.

Central Christian Church brings current and culturally relevant topics to the forefront with the Crucial Conversations podcast. Join Pastors Linda and Luis and Student Pastor Grace as they delve into the topic of prayer, how they each discovered intercession, and what prayer means to them.

Central Christian Church brings current and culturally relevant topics to the forefront with the Crucial Conversations podcast. This next installment of the Crucial Conversation series, Standing in the Need of Prayer, will explore the practice of prayer from a variety of perspectives. Join Pastor Linda and guests each Thursday over the next few weeks as they delve into the intricacies of prayer.

Central Christian Church brings current and culturally relevant topics to the forefront with the Crucial Conversations podcast. In this final episode of the antiracism series, Pastor Luis hosts a Zoom conversation with Michael Russell and Lori Adams of Crossroads Antiracism Organizing and Training. Michael and Lori discuss their roles within Crossroads and its mission as well as the topic of antiracism within secular and religious organizations.

Central Christian Church brings current and culturally relevant topics to the forefront with the Crucial Conversations podcast. In fourth installment of this series, Pastors Linda and Luis and Student Pastor Grace further discuss antiracism and review interesting points and topics brought up by Rev. Terri Hord Owens and Jessica Louise from their respective episodes.

Central Christian Church brings current and culturally relevant topics to the forefront with the Crucial Conversations podcast. Today we join Pastor Luis of Central Christian Church and Jessica Louise, spokesperson for Indy10 Black Lives Matter, as they discuss the topic of antiracism within secular and religious organizations.

Central Christian Church brings current and culturally relevant topics to the forefront with the Crucial Conversations podcast. In Episode 2 of the series, we join Pastor Luis of Central Christian Church and Reverend Terri Hord Owens, General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), as they discuss the topic of antiracism within secular and religious organizations.

In this first episode, Pastors Linda and Luis and Student Pastor Grace will introduce the podcast and share in open discussion on the topic of antiracism, focusing on the systemic racism that is rooted in both secular and religious institutions.

Central Christian Church brings current and culturally relevant topics to the forefront with the Crucial Conversations podcast. In this first series of episodes, Pastor Linda, Assistant Pastor Luis, Student Pastor Grace and guests will discuss the topic of antiracism, focusing on the systemic racism that has been rooted in both secular and religious institutions.