The Thoughtful Wanderers

In this episode, Johnny and Jonathan discuss the great divide in our nation. They cover social media debating, the RNC, Jacob Blake and Kyle Rittenhouse, being willing to have the hard conversations, and finally living with a renewed sense of purpose and bravery. At the end Johnny speaks his heart to people who might be feeling discouraged and overwhelmed.

On this week's episode, Johnny and Jonathan welcome a special guest - Jonathan's mom! While Jonathan knows her as mom, most people know her as Lynn Latshaw, pastor at The Barn Vineyard Church (where Jonathan pastored for many years). Lynn has been a pastor for over 30 years, while also a trained counselor and social justice advocate. She is the mother of 5 kids but a mentor and "mom" to so many more. Lynn has spearheaded the anti-racist and BLM talks and vision at The Barn which has impacted many. We invited her into the discussion to talk about steps the church can take to be part of the solution, not just part of the problem.

In this episode, Johnny and Jonathan talk about the American Church and how in the world it can be racist. They tackle the values of America and the church has adopted them as its own. They talk about how the LAW is elevated over people and the destructive results when you value systems over people. Oh and we might talk about taking a knee during the anthem and even Donald Trump.

Special Guest Sarah Peterson joins Johnny and Jonathan to the discuss White Privilege and White Fragility and if they are real and how to respond to it. Sarah is educator at North Bay where she works with primarily city kids introducing them to nature and science. She is also married to Gary Peterson who has worked as an EMT in the city for years and has heard many stories about injustices that Gary has witnessed. Sarah's Book List:https://www.dropbox.com/s/iy0l9is8ht0xk8o/Book%20List.pdf?dl=0

In this episode, Johnny and Jonathan react to the idea of social justice being a by-product of cultural marxism or part of a liberal agenda. What does it mean to support social justice? What does it mean to acknowledge wrongs that have been committed against the powerless? What does it mean to try and be part of change? How should we respond? What about social media? Is it worth debating with someone that posts something that has racist tones? Show Notes:YouTube clip we are reacting to: Defining Social Justice - Dr. Voddie Bauchamhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFNOP2IqwoY&feature=youtu.be

Johnny and Jonathan tackle the complicated topic of prejudice and bias specifically with race. Can you be a Christian and have prejudice? Is prejudice a good thing at times? What does it mean when people say they "don't see color?" Join us for Episode 2 of Racism in America.

Johnny and Jonathan introduce themselves to the audience and begin the conversation about Racism, Black Lives Matter, and thoughts and feelings they are having during this time of racial unrest in the US. Johnny shares about his upbringing and experiences and feelings about being black in America while Jonathan listens and responds.