The Race and Redemption podcast exists to provide first-hand testimonies along with Biblically and factually accurate, non-partisan content so that our listeners are empowered to pursue racial justice right where they are planted.
Brooke Hempell, Susan Robinson
How can we create spaces in our communities and ministries where people of different backgrounds feel like they belong? What's the difference between belonging and feeling “comfortable,” and how does discomfort help us grow? Cesar Castillejos has years of experience fostering meaningful belonging for kids and young adults in youth ministry. He shares countless gems of wisdom in this episode, like- When should we come in as a learner and a servant instead of a doer? How are we using our opportunity and access to equip and empower others? Are we prepared to get out of the way so that others can grow? How can we create “holy confusion” that leads to awe and wonder about Jesus? Cesar addresses all of this and more.
Cru Employee's Experience Attending The Lenses Institute Cru Divided Over Emphasis on Race featured in Christianity Today
Leadership LINKSMentor for Life
Voices of Lament Journey to Freedom, an Exodus Bible studyA Sojourner's Truth
Brittany West leads us straight into the Word of God for inspiration around what it means to be one in Christ Jesus. Does this lead to colorblindness? How does our earthly uniqueness and Kingdom identity work together? How are churches succeeding and missing the mark when it comes to Biblical diversity? Join us for this thought-provoking talk centered out of Galatians 3.
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Brooke and Susan catch up on their lives since the end of Season Four, preview topics they plan to cover in this upcoming season and dig into varying perspectives on some of the latest headlines.
Women in the Civil Rights Movement Scholastic Book
Refuge The Movie
Living Undivided
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Eagles Nest ChurchOne Race Movement
Pastor Lee Jenkins' journey has taken him from the NFL to Wall Street and then to the pulpit. We got the opportunity to learn from his vast experience, focusing specifically on the relationship between economics and the Church. The connection may not be initially clear but there is a rich history between banks, equity and the role of the Black Church in making capital available to African American communities. Pastor Lee also helps us understand how the African American experience uniquely affects financial management and investments and he shares his heart on diversity and multiculturalism in the Church today.
The Red Road Anything by Randy Woodley Neither Wolf Nor Dog Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
Books:Crowned with Glory by Dorena Williamson Josey Johnson's Hair and the Holy Spirit by Esau McCauley Black Boys: Our Hidden Treasure by Ty Lewis Books by Adam Thomason
Body Language: A Conversation on Race and Restoration in the Body of Christ with Dr. Anita Phillips and Christine Caine New book Living From The Heart available July 2022
http://www.sandravanopstal.com/Forty Days on Being an 8 (book)
Susan and Brooke have a lot to catch up on after taking a short break between seasons. Listen in as they share some very personal experiences- some are hard and some are hopeful.
Season three is coming to an end but we couldn't let it close without sharing our hearts around how the observation of Advent and Sabbath plays out in work of justice and reconciliation and also taking a moment to pray you into the days ahead.
Urban Doxology Arrabon
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Win With Justice New York Times Article Good Morning America Dogs We Trust LLC
Flynn Broady Jr., an army combat veteran and recently elected District Attorney, educates us on the meaning, methods and outcomes of restorative justice and fills us in on the Ahmaud Arbery murder case he is helping to prosecute. DA Broady explains the roles prosecutors, defenders and judges play in the trying and sentencing of offenders and how they can work together to best serve the community at large. We discuss how restorative practices effect recidivism and influence overall crime rates and how they most closely resemble the type of justice we see modeled for us in the New Testament. Jesus, justice and so much more come together in this thought-provoking and informative conversation.
You hear Brooke and Susan on the mic each week, but did you know that there are more hearts and hands behind the Race and Redemption podcast? Today we get the chance to talk with our sound engineer, Matt Owen, and our graphic designer, Kendra Harrell, to find out why they said yes to joining our mission in equipping white Christians to pursue racial justice right where they are planted. They share their honest reaction to receiving a call from two white ladies wanting to podcast about race and they get vulnerable about their own stories, insecurities and gifts that they are using for good. We love these two incredible people and you will to after hearing this episode!
Critical Theory and Race - Part One Episode 10 on BLM, CRT and Social Justice with Dr. Crawford and Karen LorittsTim Keller's review of justice and critical theoryChristianity Today expert panel on CRTDr. Tony Evans on CRT
Critical Race Theory. You can't open social media or turn on the news without hearing about it! Why is it suddenly so popular? How does it fit in with Marxism? Is it a threat to Christianity? What is it anyway? To understand CRT, we have to understand the origins of critical theory and how it has evolved over the past century. Brooke and Susan delve into the history of critical theory, the implications it has on modern society and the way we, as Christians, can Biblically respond to this analytical framework. Be sure to tune into Part Two, where we bring in an expert to dig into the specifics of Critical Race Theory and how the Bible offers the very best framework for unity.
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Pastor and theologian, Joel Muddamalle, shares from his experience as an Indian American, his wisdom as a soon-to-be doctor of theology and his heart as a husband and father of a multi-cultural family. How does God's love for His family push us deeper into cross-cultural unity? Are there prejudices between minority cultures within our country? Did the impact of the Civil War reach beyond our own borders? What are some ways we can participate with God is bringing a redemptive reinstitution of His diverse family? Joel unpacks this and more in today's powerful conversation!
Dorena Williamson's current books include ColorFull, ThoughtFull, and GraceFull, available through Christian book distributors and Amazon. Her forthcoming books include A Celebration Place (to be released via IVPKids November 9 2021) and Crowned with Glory (published by WaterBrook Multnomah in January 2022). Find out more on her website at dorenawilliamson.com.
Entrepreneur, lead real estate agent and housing activist, Jonathan Rich, joins us to dive into the history of racism in real estate, how we can bring equity in today's practices and how his own journey has informed his heart for building communities full of homes, not houses. How has zoning, wards and redlining had generational effects on community development? Why and how were the suburbs created? How does where you live affect your access to food, education, transport and other necessities? Were there racist real estate laws and when did they get reformed? What can we do today to help change the lasting effects of these historical evils? Jonathan answers these questions and more in an episode that equips and educates us to thoughtfully engage around this reality.
Mary Pugh, former intelligence analyst and current carpool maven, joins us to talk about her own journey growing up as a Japanese American and how this informed her approach to raising her children. Mary grew up on military bases around the country and the world, experiencing a sense of belonging and also being treated as an outsider. She had global experience, yet, as an adult, she realized she knew more about the world than she did about her home neighborhood and city. Her pursuit of understanding gave birth to a Civil Rights Summer Camp for her own children and their friends. Listen and learn from a woman that courageously answered God's call to leverage what she had for the next generation and the Kingdom of God.
Brooke and Susan return from summer Sabbath with new insight and fresh perspective on what it means to navigate our differences in love. With insight from Scripture, they discuss the responsibility of Christ followers to love first in a world that thrives on winning and being right. What example did Christ set for us and how do we walk in His way today? How do our own testimonies play a role and can radical love truly overcome hate?
Summer Sabbath is over and we are ready to jump back into dialogue with you all about so many things. Tune into the trailer to hear a preview of some of the timely and fascinating topics we plan to cover this season!
Brooke and Susan candidly answer real questions from listeners about their children, life and influence. Why did they really start this podcast? What are some words of wisdom when it comes to discussing racism and Biblical unity with children? How do they navigate sharing their opinions in their respective areas of influence? What's on their summer reading list? The ladies tackle these topics and more in the Season Two finale!
http://markvroegop.com/Weep With Me: How Lament Opens a Door for Racial Reconciliation
Building a Multiethnic Church: A Gospel Vision of Grace, Love and Reconciliation in a Divided World
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How did Haiti go from being one of the wealthiest nations in the world to one of the poorest? If Puerto Ricans have been US citizens since 1917, why do they remain disenfranchised at the national level? Why would someone identify as Afro-Latino? What is the difference between terms like Latino, Latina and Hispanic? Cristina Mineo and Andrew Guerrier answer these questions and more in this passionate and personal conversation with Brooke and Susan.
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