Podcasts about black liberation theology

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 He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth. (Is 53:7, NLT)

 He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth. (Is 53:7, NLT)

 He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth. (Is 53:7, NLT)

 He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth. (Is 53:7, NLT)

In the fourth part of this series, Dr. Obery Hendricks, Dr. Charlene Sinclair, and Peter Laarman continue their deep dive into what white Christian nationalists actually worship: power, wealth, and whiteness.This FRONT ROW podcast features Dr. Obery Hendricks, Dr. Charlene Sinclair and Peter Laarman.Dr. Obery Hendricks is a lifelong social activist, and one of the foremost commentators on the intersection of religion and political economy in America. He is the most widely read and perhaps the most influential African American biblical scholar writing today. His recent book, Christians Against Christianity: How Right-Wing Evangelicals Are Destroying Our Nation and Our Faith (Beacon Press, 2021) has gathered wide acclaim.Dr. Charlene Sinclair is an organizer, thinker, and writer whose work centers on the intersection of race, gender, economy, and democracy. Strongly influenced by the pathbreaking thought of the late James Cone, founder of Black Liberation Theology, Dr. Sinclair is committed to fashioning strategies that embrace a liberationist approach to faith and spirituality in the context of popular struggles for racial, economic, and gender justice. The Reverend Peter Laarman is a retired United Church of Christ minister and activist who led Judson Memorial Church in New York and Progressive Christians Uniting in California. He is currently involved with the King & Breaking Silence webinar project of the National Council of Elders and with the development of a new formation called Social Ethics Energizing Democracy. 

Today, we're discussing Russell Moore, the editor in chief of Christianity Today, and his bizarre article, where he lashes out against the idea of toxic empathy, even going so far as to compare Allie to whom? We also talk about the misapplication of the biblical idea of "the least of these" to politics, making it mean something that it doesn't. And Kamala Harris appeared at a church this past weekend to campaign, worship, and even preach a little bit. But wait, didn't she just heckle someone at a recent rally for shouting, "Jesus is Lord"? Buy Allie's new book, "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": https://a.co/d/4COtBxy ---   Timecodes: (03:07) Russell Moore and “the least of these” (10:54) Progressive policies don't work (12:05) Russell Moore's CT article (20:32) Early Church fathers (22:42) Meaning of “the least of these”  (30:20) Harris “Jesus is Lord” controversy (41:28) Kamala at church ---   Today's Sponsors: Seven Weeks - Experience the best coffee while supporting the pro-life movement with Seven Weeks Coffee; use code ALLIE at https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com to save up to 25% and help save lives. Pre-Born — Will you help rescue babies' lives? Donate by calling #250 & say keyword 'BABY' or go to Preborn.com/ALLIE. CrowdHealth — get your first 3 months for just $99/month. Use promo code 'ALLIE' when you sign up at JoinCrowdHealth.com. Jase Medical — Go to Jase.com and enter code “ALLIE” at checkout for a discount on your order. NetSuite — gain visibility and control of your financials, planning, budgeting, and inventory so you can manage risk, get reliable forecasts, and improve margins. Go to NetSuite.com/ALLIE to get the CFO's guide to AI and Machine Learning. --- Links: Honesty Youth Pastor post https://www.instagram.com/p/DBPeTgEyu5-/?img_index=6 "Who Are 'The Least of These'?" by Kevin DeYoung https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevin-deyoung/who-are-the-least-of-these/ "The “least of these” are not the poor but the Christian baker, photographer, and florist" by Denny Burk https://www.dennyburk.com/the-least-of-these-are-not-the-poor-but-the-christian-baker-photographer-and-florist/ ---   Relevant Episodes: Ep 1086 | To Your Christian Friends Who Won't Vote | Guest: Dr. Albert Mohler https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1086-to-your-christian-friends-who-wont-vote-guest/id1359249098?i=1000673890766 Ep 1044 | Andy Stanley, Francis Collins & the Plot to End Evangelicalism | Guest: Megan Basham https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1044-andy-stanley-francis-collins-the-plot-to-end/id1359249098?i=1000664069017 Ep 560 | How Tim Keller & Russell Moore Became Mouthpieces for Masks & Vaccines | Guest: Megan Basham https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-560-how-tim-keller-russell-moore-became-mouthpieces/id1359249098?i=1000550480363 Ep 945 | Churches: Beware of the 'After Party' Trojan Horse | Guest: Megan Basham https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-945-churches-beware-of-the-after-party-trojan/id1359249098?i=1000644262393 Ep 920 | Russell Moore, David French & the Fake Threat of Christian Nationalism | Guest: John Cooper https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-920-russell-moore-david-french-the-fake-threat/id1359249098?i=1000638231068 Ep 99 | Black Liberation Theology, Nation of Islam & Marxism https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-99-black-liberation-theology-nation-of-islam-marxism/id1359249098?i=1000434953573 Ep 974 | Candace Owens, ‘Christ Is King' & the True Gospel https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-974-candace-owens-christ-is-king-the-true-gospel/id1359249098?i=1000650527935 ---   Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This short lecture explores key insights from the presentation "Theological Anthropologies: From Kemet to Black Liberation," given at the 36th Annual Cheikh Anta Diop International Conference. In just 12 minutes, we break down how James Cone's Black Liberation Theology compares to African spiritual traditions rooted in Ancient Egypt. We'll also look at critiques of Cone's work, especially around its reliance on Western ideas, and discuss how scholars like Diop and Theophile Obenga offer a more Afrocentric perspective. Finally, we'll discuss how these ideas can help reshape the Black Church today. Listen in for a fresh look at Black theology and African spirituality!

This is the 3rd episode in our season on Christians Against Christianity. This FRONT ROW podcast features Dr. Obery Hendricks, Dr. Charlene Sinclair and Peter Laarman.Dr. Obery Hendricks is a lifelong social activist, and one of the foremost commentators on the intersection of religion and political economy in America. He is the most widely read and perhaps the most influential African American biblical scholar writing today. His recent book, Christians Against Christianity: How Right-Wing Evangelicals Are Destroying Our Nation and Our Faith (Beacon Press, 2021) has gathered wide acclaim. Dr. Charlene Sinclair is an organizer, thinker, and writer whose work centers on the intersection of race, gender, economy, and democracy. Strongly influenced by the pathbreaking thought of the late James Cone, founder of Black Liberation Theology, Dr. Sinclair is committed to fashioning strategies that embrace a liberationist approach to faith and spirituality in the context of popular struggles for racial, economic, and gender justice. The Reverend Peter Laarman is a retired United Church of Christ minister and activist who led Judson Memorial Church in New York and Progressive Christians Uniting in California. He is currently involved with the King & Breaking Silence webinar project of the National Council of Elders and with the development of a new formation called Social Ethics Energizing Democracy. 

Send us a textThe way we tell the stories of our past plays a crucial role in shaping our imagination for the future. Author and historian Jemar Tisby, Ph.D., insists in his work that we tell a fuller story of our past, especially when it comes to the history of race and justice within the United States. Jemar joins Amy Julia Becker to discuss his latest book, The Spirit of Justice. Their conversation includes:The persistent spirit of justice in the Black Christian experience in AmericaThe historical and ongoing struggles against racismHow faith and storytelling fuel resilience and hopeAmy Julia's book: White Picket Fences: Turning toward Love in a World Divided by Privilege_Guest Bio:Jemar Tisby, PhD, is the author of new book The Spirit of Justice, and he also wrote the New York Times bestselling The Color of Compromise, and the award-winning How to Fight Racism. He is a historian who studies race, religion, and social movements in the twentieth century and serves as a professor at Simmons College of Kentucky, a historically Black college. _Connect Online with Dr. Tisby:Website: https://jemartisby.com/ | Instagram | Facebook | Substack/Newsletter_On the Podcast:The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance by Jemar TisbyThe Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church's Complicity in Racism by Jemar TisbyMississippi Civil Rights MuseumAmy Julia's previous conversations with Jemar: S5 E10 | How Kids Can Fight Racism with Jemar Tisby, PhD S4 E1 | How Do We Fight Racism? with Jemar TisbyS3 E6 | Now Is the Time for Justice with Jemar Tisby_TRANSCRIPT here_YouTube video here with closed captions_Let's Reimagine the Good Life together. Find out more at amyjuliabecker.com.Connect with me: Instagram Facebook YouTube Website Thanks for listening!

Special GuestsThis FRONT ROW podcast features Dr. Obery Hendricks, Dr. Charlene Sinclair and Peter Laarman.Dr. Obery Hendricks is a lifelong social activist, and one of the foremost commentators on the intersection of religion and political economy in America. He is the most widely read and perhaps the most influential African American biblical scholar writing today. His recent book, Christians Against Christianity: How Right-Wing Evangelicals Are Destroying Our Nation and Our Faith (Beacon Press, 2021) has gathered wide acclaim. Dr. Charlene Sinclair is an organizer, thinker, and writer whose work centers on the intersection of race, gender, economy, and democracy. Strongly influenced by the pathbreaking thought of the late James Cone, founder of Black Liberation Theology, Dr. Sinclair is committed to fashioning strategies that embrace a liberationist approach to faith and spirituality in the context of popular struggles for racial, economic, and gender justice. The Reverend Peter Laarman is a retired United Church of Christ minister and activist who led Judson Memorial Church in New York and Progressive Christians Uniting in California. He is currently involved with the King & Breaking Silence webinar project of the National Council of Elders and with the development of a new formation called Social Ethics Energizing Democracy. 

In the first part of this series, Dr. Obery Hendricks, Dr. Charlene Sinclair, and Peter Laarman lay out the beliefs of the ideologues who want an America ruled by a vengeful strongman. They ask if this movement can be fought by speaking in biblical terms, by seeing “loving your neighbor as yourself” as a struggle for the common good.  Do these authoritarians care about what is right or only what serves their interest? Will their value of domination win out over repentance? Can a return to ethics and justice stave off their ascent? Churches have a choice: They can embrace the radical power of Jesus of the gospels or slowly lose ground to an evangelical movement that worships at the strange altar of whiteness. Obery M. Hendricks Jr. is a lifelong social activist, and one of the foremost commentators on the intersection of religion and political economy in America. He is the most widely read and perhaps the most influential African American biblical scholar writing today. His recent book, Christians Against Christianity: How Right-Wing Evangelicals Are Destroying Our Nation and Our Faith (Beacon Press, 2021) has gathered wide acclaim.Dr. Charlene Sinclair is an organizer, thinker, and writer whose work centers on the intersection of race, gender, economy, and democracy. Strongly influenced by the pathbreaking thought of the late James Cone, founder of Black Liberation Theology, Dr. Sinclair is committed to fashioning strategies that embrace a liberationist approach to faith and spirituality in the context of popular struggles for racial, economic, and gender justice. The Reverend Peter Laarman is a retired United Church of Christ minister and activist who led Judson Memorial Church in New York and Progressive Christians Uniting in California. He is currently involved with the King & Breaking Silence webinar project of the National Council of Elders and with the development of a new formation called Social Ethics Energizing Democracy.

Hey y'all, missed us? We've missed you too, but we're back honey!!! This time with an engaging conversation about Faith and resiliency with one of our colleagues JM and some insight on where we will be and what we will be doing this Pride Month. It's juicy, heart grabbing and interesting! Catfight For The Crown- June 14th, Tickets available Resources JM spoke about: Rev. Dr. Pamela Lightsey: A Methodist pastor and queer womanist theologian. Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas: An Episcopal priest and Canon theologian, Dr. Douglas is a leading voice on sexuality and the Black church. Dr. Phillip Butler: A scholar of Black transliberation theology, Dr. Butler explores artificial intelligence and biological technology to enhance somatic healing. Octavia Butler: A renowned science fiction writer, Octavia Butler's works often explore themes of identity, community, and survival. Her speculative fiction provides a unique lens through which to consider questions of faith, transformation, and resilience. James Baldwin: An influential writer and social critic, Baldwin's essays and novels delve into the complexities of race, sexuality, and religion.  James Cone: Known as the father of Black Liberation Theology, Cone's work emphasizes the importance of understanding Jesus through the lens of the Black experience. His theology is rooted in the struggle for justice and affirming Black identity and dignity. Resmaa Menakem: A therapist and author, Menakem's work focuses on healing racial trauma. His book "My Grandmother's Hands" addresses how racial trauma is stored in the body and offers practices for healing and resilience. Rev. Dr. Thomas Brandon Crowley: An academic who explores the queering of the Black church, Dr. Crowley's research examines how Black queer identities navigate and transform traditional religious spaces.Bishop Yvette Flunder: Founder of the City of Refuge, a radically inclusive church, Bishop Flunder is a powerful advocate for LGBTQ+ rights within the faith community. Unity Fellowship Church Movement: Founded by the late Archbishop Carl Bean. (In the 1970s, Motown producers approached Bean to sing a song they'd been working on. It was called "I Was Born This Way.",) this movement provides a spiritual home for LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly people of color. Sr. Bishop Jacquelyn D. Holland: A theologian, activist, teacher, mother, and lesbian, Bishop Holland has dedicated her life to the intersection of faith and sexuality. I Know What Heaven Looks Like: A Modern Day Coming of Age Story By: Lawrence Tanner Richardson We also want to highlight the talented Patrick Harris II, Volunteer Executive Producer of Voice of REC Podcast.  Check out our producer Patrick and his work at Patrick Harris (@presidentpat) • Instagram photos and videos  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voicesofrec/message

The Book Of Revelation has been described as the most misunderstood and misinterpreted book of the Bible and ought to come with an adults-only "reader's caution" for all its violent imagery. Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States (1801-1809), denied the divine inspiration of the Book of Revelation, describing it to Alexander Smyth (US Representative from Virginia) in 1825 as "merely the ravings of a maniac, no more worthy nor capable of explanation than the incoherences of our own nightly dreams."Despite Revelation's reputation, some, particularly Black people and other people of color, have found it to be hopeful and relevant. Revelation speaks to marginalized and powerless people, to anyone familiar with struggle. Some scholars call it the literature of the oppressed. And yet, we have seen over and over again, people going through tough times are remarkably resilient. There's something within them that keeps them hoping for life to get better, even when darkness seems to be winning. "True hope" is what preacher Peter Gomes calls a muscular hope, the stuff that gets us through and beyond when the worst that can happen happens. "Hope is forged on the anvil of adversity," Gomes famously said.This FRONT ROW podcast features special guests Charlene Sinclair and Peter Laarman.Dr. Charlene Sinclair is an organizer, thinker, and writer whose work centers on the intersection of race, gender, economy, and democracy. Strongly influenced by the pathbreaking thought of the late James Cone, founder of Black Liberation Theology, Dr. Sinclair is committed to fashioning strategies that embrace a liberationist approach to faith and spirituality in the context of popular struggles for racial, economic, and gender justice. Peter Laarman is a retired United Church of Christ minister and activist who led Judson Memorial Church in New York and Progressive Christians Uniting in California. He is currently involved with the King & Breaking Silence webinar project of the National Council of Elders and with the development of a new formation called Social Ethics Energizing Democracy. Charlene and Peter approach Revelation from very different positions.

This podcast series is about perhaps the most challenging and controversial book in the New Testament, The Book Of Revelation. Some Christians love it, and some hate it. Some Christians never talk about it; some never stop talking about it. Some people are using it as a predictor of current events or as part of their impetus for violence and fervor for hatred and political gain. Others apply Revelation as a sort of war against good and evil to almost any situation one might be involved.John Dominic Crossan, professor emeritus at DePaul University and widely regarded as the foremost historical Jesus scholar of our time, says, "The heartbeat of the Christian Bible is a recurrent cardiac cycle in which the asserted radicality of God's nonviolent distributive justice is subverted by the normalcy of civilization's violent retributive justice. And, of course, the most profound annulment is that both assertion and subversion are attributed to the same God or the same Christ."This FRONT ROW podcast features special guests Dr. Charlene Sinclair and Rev. Peter Laarman. Dr. Charlene Sinclair is an organizer, thinker, and writer whose work centers on the intersection of race, gender, economy, and democracy. Strongly influenced by the pathbreaking thought of the late James Cone, founder of Black Liberation Theology, Dr. Sinclair is committed to fashioning strategies that embrace a liberationist approach to faith and spirituality in the context of popular struggles for racial, economic, and gender justice. Rev. Peter Laarman is a retired United Church of Christ minister and activist who led Judson Memorial Church in New York and Progressive Christians Uniting in California. He is currently involved with the King & Breaking Silence webinar project of the National Council of Elders and with the development of a new formation called Social Ethics Energizing Democracy.Listen as Charlene's and Peter's different perspectives confront and challenge the ascending violence of “the war in heaven,” where Jesus judges the whole world; all who worship other gods, who commit murder, perform magic, or illicit sexual acts are thrown down to be forever tormented in a lake of fire, while those who claim to be God's faithful are invited to enter the new city of Jerusalem that descends from heaven and reigns in triumph for 1,000 years.

The Book Of Revelation is said to be the strangest, most controversial book in the Bible. Some love it, and some hate it. Some Christians never talk about it; some never stop talking about it. And, some people use it as a predictor of current events, as part of their impetus for violence and fervor for hatred and political gain. Others apply Revelation as evidence of a war between good and evil to almost any situation.Elaine Pagels, Harrington Spear Paine Professor of Religion at Princeton University, refers to The Book of Revelation as “war literature.” Pagels explains that John of Patmos, a war refugee, wrote Revelation sixty years after the death of Jesus, and twenty years after 60,000 Roman troops crushed the Jewish rebellion in Judea and destroyed Jerusalem and its Great Temple. Pagels persuasively interprets Revelation as a scathing attack on the decadence of Rome.This FRONT ROW podcast features special guests Charlene Sinclair and Peter Laarman.Dr. Charlene Sinclair is an organizer, thinker, and writer whose work centers on the intersection of race, gender, economy, and democracy. Strongly influenced by the pathbreaking thought of the late James Cone, founder of Black Liberation Theology, Dr. Sinclair is committed to fashioning strategies that embrace a liberationist approach to faith and spirituality in the context of popular struggles for racial, economic, and gender justice. Peter Laarman is a retired United Church of Christ minister and activist who led Judson Memorial Church in New York and Progressive Christians Uniting in California. He is currently involved with the King & Breaking Silence webinar project of the National Council of Elders and with the development of a new formation called Social Ethics Energizing Democracy. Charlene and Peter approach Revelation from very different positions.

Tuesday Night 3: Rev. Amiri B Hooker at Greater St James AME  Scripture: Romans 12:9-10 Theme: “Living in Love and Harmony” "Title "Love is Fried Chicken" Theme Overview: On this night, explore the teachings on genuine love and living in harmony with one another. Challenge participants to embrace diversity, treat one another with respect, and cultivate an atmosphere of love within the community. The theme "Transformed Living" draws inspiration from Romans chapters 11 to 14, focusing on the Apostle Paul's teachings on God's mercy, living in harmony, and offering our lives as living sacrifices. This citywide revival aims to ignite a transformational journey within each individual, community, and the city of Lake City at large. The Message 9-10 Love from the center of who you are; don't fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle.   Tonight, we gather here to delve into a profound theme - "Living in Love and Harmony.". Let's shorten that and use instead Love is Fried Chicken. Our scripture passage, Romans 12:9-10, speaks directly to the essence of love, and we will explore this theme in the context of Black Liberation Theology. Let us challenge ourselves to embrace self-love, treat one another with love, and cultivate an atmosphere of love all around Lake City.   In today's society, it can indeed be challenging to see the love we should have for one another. We find ourselves in a world marked by division, polarization, and a seemingly endless stream of conflict. It can be disheartening, but it is precisely in these trying times that we must lean on our faith and persevere in our commitment to love.   Love is not just an emotion; it's a moral and ethical obligation. It's the force that should drive us to challenge injustice, fight for equality, and stand up for the marginalized. It compels us to engage in the work of justice and reconciliation, even when it feels difficult or uncomfortable.   In a society where we witness division and hatred, our love must be a counterforce. It's a love that stands up against racism, inequality, and all forms of discrimination. It's a love that seeks to heal the wounds of our communities and bind us together as a people.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rev-hooker/support

In this episode Stacy Lynn shares audio from the Tennessee 3, a transgender activist, the White House press secretary and Beth Moore. Exposing the False Jesus of Modern Day Culture Part 2 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblenews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblenews/support

We discuss government, Midterm elections, voter fraud, and radicals in power today thanks to an uninformed electorate and leftist propaganda. Trevor Loudon declares that what is commonly regarded as mainstream political policy is in fact driven and guided by hidden subversive elements. Much of what we're seeing in our government is literally communist policy, but even more alarming is the apathy and compromise of too many within American Christians. The post Trevor Loudon: Communist Party/Marxist Revolution Against America appeared first on Stand Up For The Truth - Addressing Issues & Topics Affecting Christians Across The Nation. 9 - 10 a.m. Central M-.

Tim sits down with Adam Clark and Tripp Fuller to discuss a recent post from the Center for Biblical Unity claiming that black liberation theology is a false gospel. Adam Clark was mentored by James Cone, the father of black liberation theology, and is an expert on the subject; so Tim, Adam, and Tripp discuss wether or not the post is accurate. Sign up for Theology Beer Camp (Promo Code: TNE) Get mad with Mad Priest Coffee (Promo Code: TNE20) Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is an excellent talk in the need for Black Theology and a clear understanding of White Supremacy and what it does to the church. Power understanding of the Black Messiah. The Reverend Dr. Vance P. Ross presently serves as Senior Pastor of the Historic Central United Methodist Church, Atlanta, GA., the “Church at the Heart of the City with the City at Heart.” Prior to his appointment to Central, Ross served as Director of Annual Conference Relationships for Discipleship Ministries, where he connected the agency with the annual conference. Reverend Earle J. Fisher, Ph.D. A Movement and Ministerial leader at the forefront of social justice and black liberation efforts in Memphis, TN, and beyond, As a community organizer, Pastor Earle co-organized the Memphis Grassroots Organizations Coalition in August of 2015. Spearheading initiatives in criminal justice reform, media accountability, the removal of confederate monuments, and voter empowerment, Dr. Fisher formed #UPTheVote901 in November of 2017 to “give more political power to more people” and “increase voter turnout in Memphis and Shelby County.” Dr. Fisher is the 2019-2020 Henry Logan Starks Fellow at Memphis Theological Seminary and the 2020 Political Science Research Fellow at the University of Memphis teaching and studying Political Theology and Radical Black Politics. Most of Dr. Fisher's work focuses on the African American Religious Rhetoric, Contemporary Rhetorical Theory, Black Liberation Theology, and the prophetic persona of Albert Cleage, Jr. He is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, husband of one wife, Denise, father of one son, Jalen, believer in one God, and friend and mentor to many. His Book Reverend Albert Cleage Jr. and the Black Prophetic Tradition: A Reintroduction of The Black Messiah considers how Albert Cleage Jr., in his groundbreaking book of sermons, The Black Messiah (1969), reconfigures the rules of the game as it relates to Christianity and the social political realities of Black people in Detroit and across the country. Taking a rhetorical approach, this book explores how and what The Black Messiah (1969) has contributed to the broader scope of Black Liberation Theology and Black religious rhetoric. Scholars of rhetoric, communication, religious studies, and African American history will find this book particularly useful. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rev-hooker/support

We discuss the dangers of Critical Race Theory (CRT), a Marxist-driven ideology, as well as "Social Emotional Learning" (SEL), both of which are already in many public school curriculums. What are these ideologies and what should parents do now that they know? Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Christians and more can be found on Stand Up For The Truth.

In this episode Robert shares some of his work with Black Liberation Theology, Womanist Theology, and beyond. One of the texts that he references in this episode is The #BlackLivesMatterMovement: Toward an Intersectional Theology by Edward Donaldson III. Also: to find links to our new shows New Living Treyslation and Black Coffee and Theology and We Gon Talk About It (As well as merch for sale) please go here:  https://linktr.ee/threeblackmen

Dr. Martin Noland of Grace Lutheran-San Mateo, CA  

On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Dr. Nathalie Edmond, a licensed clinical psychologist.  Dr. Edmond is an anti-racism consultant, and an intersectional feminist.  In this spirited exchange, Jesse and Dr. Edmond discuss modern race relations—both what it means to be a "racist," and what it means an "anti-racist."  Dr. Edmond's expertise extends to racial trauma, so they discuss what that means, including the term "microaggression."  Jesse asks Dr. Edmond about her belief in Black Liberation Theology, and even her views on slavery, abortion, and good vs. evil.  You don't want to miss a very lively dialogue from two people representing *very* different beliefs on today's hottest topics!

On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Dr. Nathalie Edmond, a licensed clinical psychologist.  Dr. Edmond is an anti-racism consultant, and an intersectional feminist.  In this spirited exchange, Jesse and Dr. Edmond discuss modern race relations—both what it means to be a "racist," and what it means an "anti-racist."  Dr. Edmond's expertise extends to racial trauma, so they discuss what that means, including the term "microaggression."  Jesse asks Dr. Edmond about her belief in Black Liberation Theology, and even her views on slavery, abortion, and good vs. evil.  You don't want to miss a very lively dialogue from two people representing *very* different beliefs on today's hottest topics!

Avram Davis is a pentecostal minister and finishing up my Masters in Divinity from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. He grew up in multi-ethnic congregations during much of the racial reconciliation age. During college, he connected the black experience with the gospel and no longer saw them as antithetical. He was introduced to James Cone during this time and began to formulate what it means to incorporate authentic salvation with Black Liberation Theology. In an effort to speak the reconciliation of various ethnicities and cultures in wake of Black Lives Matter, evangelical belief, and the like, he launched Unapologetically Avram. He has been married to his wife Alicia for 9 years. Website: https://unapologeticallyavram.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/unapologeticallyavram Twitter: @noapp_avram IG: @noapp_avram Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noapologiesavram/

Virgil reviews the five reasons why CRT is unbiblical. He shows the interconnection of the social gospel, liberation theology, and black liberation theology. He contrasts and compares civil rights with today's social justice movement. _____________________ Darrell Harrison's Personal Blog Darrell's Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries

Monique and Kevin are joined by Dr. Toussaint Adams to talk about the impact of Black Liberation Theology on the Black church, as well as its creep into other sectors of evangelicalism.

Dr. Dwight Hopkins is Alexander Campbell Professor of Theology at the University of Chicago Divinity School. He received his B.A. from Harvard, an MDiv, MPhil, and PhD from Union Theological Seminary, New York, and another PhD from University of Cape Town, South Africa. Dr. Hopkins is the author of over 20 books, including Black Theology--Essays on Global Perspectives, Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, 2017, Black Theology--Essays on Gender Perspectives, Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, 2017, and served as the lead editor, with Edward P. Antonio on The Cambridge Companion to Black Theology (Cambridge University Press, 2012). A student of the great theologian James Cone, Dr. Hopkins has given lectures in dozens of countries around the world and is a renowned expert in Black Liberation Theology, which is the focus of this podcast conversation.  https://divinity.uchicago.edu/directory/dwight-n-hopkins –––––– PROMOS Save 10% on courses with Kairos Classroom using code TITR at kairosclassroom.com! –––––– Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1 Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Youtube | Preston Sprinkle Check out Dr. Sprinkle's website prestonsprinkle.com Stay Up to Date with the Podcast Twitter | @RawTheology Instagram | @TheologyintheRaw If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

In this episode of Perspective, Ted has a conversation with author, educator, preacher, Dante Stewart about his journey through predominantly White faith spaces. In "Shoutin' In The Fire: An American Epistle, Stewart chronicles his experience as a Black preacher serving at a White Evangelical Church in the age of Trump. Dante discusses the microagression and overt racism to which he was subjected. Winn and Stewart also discuss race in religion and how that shapes much of societies perceived norms and expectations.    The exchange between Ted and Dante highlights the importance of Black authors and Black literature in faith based spaces. They delve into the differences between Black Liberation Theology and faith teachings that center whiteness. From Bell Hooks to James Cone, they will lead the listener through a litany of authors and books that are incredibly power and important to the lived experiences of Black folks. This dialogue is enlightening, engaging and encouraging.      Follow Dante Stewart on Twitter: @stewartdantec   Follow Dante Stewart on Instagram: @stewartdantec    Follow Dante Stewart on Facebook: Dante' Stewart (Stew)  

We discuss the demonic roots of Critical Race Theory, that it is Marxist-driven and it's primary solutions to racism are activism, revolution, and reparations. We look at how pastors should respond; the church, public schools and culture and examine why people fall for lies and emotion-laced talking points rather than truth. Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Christians and more can be found on Stand Up For The Truth.

With over 5,000+ registered, the 2021 G3 Conference was a massive success and with the theme being - "Christ" - it was great to hear so many great messages on the deity of Christ. With the primary focus on the deity of Christ, Darrell and Virgil took a different route in order to focus on the anti-Christ agenda that is fully at work in the hearts of the "culture" that seeks to elevate "blackness" as it's cultural savior. Support To support the podcast, please click here or copy/paste the following link into your browser - https://justthinking.me/support/ Disclaimer © Darrell B. Harrison and Just Thinking Ministries - 2012-2021. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site's author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Darrell B. Harrison and Just Thinking…for Myself with appropriate and specific direction to the original content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podcast-just/support

BLACK LIBERATION THEOLOGY

We discuss the demonic roots of Critical Race Theory, that it is Marxist-driven and it's primary solutions to racism are activism, revolution, and reparations. We look at how pastors should respond; the church, public schools and culture and examine why people fall for lies and emotion-laced talking points rather than truth. Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Christians and more can be found on Stand Up For The Truth.

We discuss the need for the church be be influential in our culture, history, education, politics, Marxism, morality, and critical race theory. Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Christians and more can be found on Stand Up For The Truth.

This episode is part 3 of a 5 episode mini series veering away from the RCL. Pastor Lenny and I talk about liberation theologies and more specifically Black Theology. Resources: "Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God" by Kelly Brown Douglas "The Cross and the Lynching Tree" by James Cone and Pastor Lenny's Book, "United States of Grace"

***Part 2 is up on the Patreon! If you enjoy this work and would like to support, you can go to patreon.com/whatslefttodo and for $5/month get early access to my Part 2 interviews. Don't worry, if you can't swing the Patreon, all episodes will be unlocked after 30 days*** I could have easily spoken with her for another 3 hours. Malaika is brilliant and precise, in a way that helps me level up my own analysis on a number issues. I'm so glad I met her all those years ago in Atlanta, as a young 20-something navigating the uncharted waters of the post-Great Recession era. Little did I know, we would reconnect about a decade later when

Conversation and learning connected to anti-racism are absolutely vital to our culture. They speak to every American and are crucial for understanding how racism shapes the United States (and what to do about it). Our guest today is THE person at the forefront of this movement, none other than Dr. Ibram X Kendi.  When Dr Kendi sits down with Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh, the conversation flows immediately. Rather than keeping things on a surface level, the trio talks ADOS and reparations, breaks down the idea that the word “racist” could be a pejorative, and discuss the influence of Black Liberation Theologists like James Cone. It's a sprawling conversation that dives deep on serious issues.  This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to better understand the impact of slavery and racism and how they have shaped our nation. 

On this episode, AUDREYANNA chats with Chinyere Erondu, a writer & conflict resolution specialist. Chinyere has a master's degree in conflict analysis & resolution and is currently studying divinity with an emphasis in womanist theology. We talk about the ways conflict resolution intersects with our faith and identity and the Holy Spirit as the expert conflict resolution practitioner. Chinyere provides so many resources and tips to help you on your journey managing conflict internally and in community. Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about conflict resolution and womanist theology at theconflictedwomanist.comWe do not battle against flesh and blood, but against principalities (Ephesians 6:12)Chinyere's suggested resources:Myers–BriggsThomas-Kilmann Personality StyleSelf reflection & journaling Your feedback will help us improve each episode. Please fill out the Listener SurveyFollow on Instagram @hustledifferently You can access this episode's transcript on hustledifferently.comMusic by Patrick Patrikios

Karen Branan will share the many twists and turns her work for racial justice has taken since the book's release in 2016. This includes meeting and building relationships with Black and White cousins she'd never known of, joining the movement for Lynching Remembrance and Reparations, and working with others to do the kind of research she did for her book. Karen Branan is a long-time investigative reporter and documentary filmmaker whose book The Family Tree: A Lynching in Georgia, A Legacy of Secrets, and My Search for the Truth, caused James Cone, renowned author of The Cross and the Lynching Tree and founder of Black Liberation Theology to write “every American should read this book.”   Opening music - Sweet Mello Spice by AK Alexander Productions

What did MLK say about the Sunday Worship time? Also, was he right about what he said? 0:00 Intro 0:30 "Our" Experiences 5:41 MLK and Sunday Segregation 9:02 Disagreeing with MLK 13:45 Evangelism and Inheriting Culture 17:16 Unifying Nature of the Eucharist 22:31 Concrete Steps to Take 25:50 Outro Email: Official.pbjpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Official.PBJPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official.pbjpodcast/ Our Podcast can be found at https://soundcloud.com/official-pbjpodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emd-campus-ministry/id1516924793 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=540129&refid=stpr Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hFvm9oVJgky2vJfPAsl5I Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjgxMDYxMTE1Mi9zb3VuZHMucnNz

Is it possible to find common ground between Black and White experiences in America? Let's find out! 0:00 Intro 0:30 James Cone & Changing Liberation Theology 12:06 Parallels of Black Culture in White Experiences 17:50 Acknowledging Social Trauma 22:35 The Cross and The Lynching Tree 24:14 Liberation Theology and The Exodus 33:14 Outro Email: Official.pbjpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Official.PBJPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official.pbjpodcast/ Our Podcast can be found at https://soundcloud.com/official-pbjpodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emd-campus-ministry/id1516924793 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=540129&refid=stpr Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hFvm9oVJgky2vJfPAsl5I Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjgxMDYxMTE1Mi9zb3VuZHMucnNz

What exactly is the "end game" of Liberation Theology? And - like the Reformation - was a separate movement intentional? 0:00 Intro 0:30 The Goal of Liberation Theology 8:27 Proper Christian Justice 13:13 Central Point of Liberation Theology 18:50 Was A "Theology" Unintentional? 24:11 Outro Email: Official.pbjpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Official.PBJPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official.pbjpodcast/ Our Podcast can be found at https://soundcloud.com/official-pbjpodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emd-campus-ministry/id1516924793 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=540129&refid=stpr Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hFvm9oVJgky2vJfPAsl5I Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjgxMDYxMTE1Mi9zb3VuZHMucnNz

Part 2 of 2 - Special announcement at the end of the podcast. With the #leaveloud movement underway Matt and I discuss why one, no matter the ethnicity, should leave a church. All information discussed on Jemar Tisby is found on his Twitter page - @jemartisby. Please keep in mind that we do not endorse Jemar as a solid preacher, minister, Christian, his church, podcast, or belief system. His teaching seems to subscribe to the methodology of "The Woke" and Black Liberation Theology which we totally condemn as a false gospel. He was inserted into the conversation for the purpose of acknowledging a movement that is counter to the true Gospel of Jesus Christ outlined in the scripture. Churches are being bombarded with all types of false "theologies" and this conversation is a start to explain why we (as believers) would leave a congregation such as one overrun with a false teaching... ...Or stay in a congregation that is teaching the Word of Truth properly. Please leave us a 5 star review on your favorite podcast platform. Send us a message on how you like the podcast and how it impacts your life: 612-88-TRUTH or thetruthtalkspodcast@gmail.com. Download the podcast, share, and subscribe!

We wrap up our current examination of Black Liberation Theology, discussing the need for these discussions in the Church. 0:00 intro & Racializing the Faith 2:30 African Jesus 3:59 European Jesus 5:58 Christian & Black Democrat 10:34 Purpose of Black Liberation Theology 14:43 Christian Justice 16:07 White experience in Africa 19:42 Race & Politics 22:30 Is Liberation Theology working itself out of a job? 29:04 Pop your bubble! 31:06 We need people at the table 36:10 Conclusion Email: Official.pbjpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Official.PBJPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official.pbjpodcast/ Our Podcast can be found at https://soundcloud.com/official-pbjpodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emd-campus-ministry/id1516924793 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=540129&refid=stpr Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hFvm9oVJgky2vJfPAsl5I Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjgxMDYxMTE1Mi9zb3VuZHMucnNz

This is part two of a conversation with Michael Chen of AAPI.Liturgy. Recorded on April 30th, 2021Find Michael Chen on instagram @aapi.liturgy Michael Chen lives in Philadelphia with his wife Rachael and their two boys.  He is a graduate of Princeton Seminary where he earned his Master of Divinity, and is currently working on a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy at Eastern University.  As a long time campus minister, he has a heart for helping people live more fully into their unique identity and vocation.  In his free time he likes exploring cities and eating dumplings.  Also, he is a karaoke champion. Maggie offered a recap of last week: We talked about collective trauma, what it is and how that impacts the way we view healing. We explored what it means to be Asian, a name that encompasses a vastly diverse group of people from 50+ countries. Michael reflected on his own experience of growing up and working in predominately white spaces and how race has been somewhat of a binary construct of black and white. Through his work and research getting his PhD he started AAPI.Liturgy where he seeks to create a space to expand, explore and examine what it means to be both Asian American and Christian.Currently Michael is researching for his PhD and the overarching questions for him has been: What does it mean to Asian American and Christian? What is Asian American theology? Michael says “The term ‘Asian American' comes out of the 60's. It's a protest identification really trying to capture the essence, fervor of the Civil Rights Movement.” His big question is, “What happened?”Michael grew up in a Chinese Church that was somewhat divided. There was a Chinese congregation that was Mandarin speaking. With the influx of Chinese immigrants they grew a Cantonese congregation. And then the children of those immigrants needed their own congregation, and so they formed an English congregation. There were three congregations within one church and they just “did” church and the topic of what it means to be Asian or Asian-American in Church was not a topic of discussion. Michael was around Asians weekly and yet there was no exploring the deeper meaning of their sense of isolation, of being marginalized, of experiencing micro-aggressions or being stuck or feeling stuck in predominately white spaces and structures. “So we talked about Jesus… and we were just with one another which on a level was wonderful and great but in the back in my mind I had that question of ‘what does it means to be Asian American' that never made it into the church space.”It was this inquiry got filtered through literature and sociology classes, and through Seminary (at Princeton) where he studied white theologians—Calvin, Kuyper, Augustine, Luther…. The question, “Is there an Asian American theology?” was never given much room. Michael began to wonder, has anyone written on Asian American Theology? In his research he came across a math professor who was doing research and writing articles on Asian American Liberation Theology. He found the early course readers of the 70s, at the beginning of Asian identity as a political identity as a movement, as well as the conversation that was happening around Black Liberation Theology,  the work of James Cone, [Gustavo] Gutierrez. At last it seemed he had found them—"Here are folks that are thinking about and talking about the experience of marginalization! People who are looking at the biblical narrative and finding themselves in it."Michael gives the example from the Japanese-American Rev Dr. Jitsuo Morikawa who converted to Christianity from a Buddhist background. He was interned in Arizona during WWII and began preaching the gospel at the internment camp. After this experience he went to seminary and eventually pastored a predominately white church in Chicago. At that time the sentiment was, “A Jap will always be a Jap. The Japanese will always be suspect.” Michael notes that for Morikawa to be in that position of widespread prejudice and to subsequently see the church grow, it is a powerful move of the spirit. When Michael read some of Morikawa's writing around the Asian American experience in the Exodus story, it was the first time he had seen or heard anyone thinking about Asian liberation in light of the Biblical narrative.  It brought so much deep emotion for him and inspiration in thinking about the Asian American story in light of the movement from slavery into freedom — He asks, “Where are we now in our Exodus journey? And what does mean to become a priesthood of believers with our particularity, with our story, with our art, with our culture, with our poetry, with our faces?”Danielle is struck by how in the United States we have collected vast ethnicities of people groups into continents. She's says it is almost as if we (in the US) can not bare the particularity in their ethnicities. And yet she feels that as we come into the spaces of story there can be solidarity. She names for her, being Mexican is her particularity, she finds so much solidarity and inspiration in the stories coming out of Cuba Colombia, Argentina and other countries in South America. It moves her and makes her feel like she too can express her self and her story.  Danielle remarks that it is in this continent grouping that happens in the United States, that for Michael as a [Chinese] man, he ends up looking towards other ethnicities within the continent grouping that the US has labeled “Asia” to find pieces to put together to form a theology.Michael says yes, and it is in part redemptive for his particular family story. His maternal grandfather was imprisoned by the Japanese in Taiwan, which was under imperial Japanese control. His grandfather spoke English as a translator, which during WWII made him suspected of having allegiances and ties to the United States. He spent two years in a Japanese in POW camp, after his mistreatment there he subsequently died a few years after his release of kidney failure. So for Michael to look to the Japanese experience in America is healing and redemptive to him, expressing a movement of the spirit and movement forward for all of us to find language, models and resources for our collective liberation. "When we can get into the particularities, the closer they are to our own stories they will move us and shape us and form us, then it will move us towards freedom and life. " We are hungry to know the end of the story. The wordlessness of the trauma we are in, the confusion and fragmentation that we are hearing, feeling, sensing… Michael says we need stories.Danielle remarks that last week we were talking about collective trauma and this week we are talking about collective redemption. She says there is an offer of hope for collective liberation for what we are going through as a country right now—She said in the churches she grew up in and in the places she's at, there isn't a theology for collection liberation. “If we gloss over everybody as a white theology then we actually miss out on a framework that God has provided for collective liberation.”Michael thinks one direction that Asian Americans needs to go in the coming years is addressing the large financial gap among the diverse and vast Asian American community. And knowing that it will take a tremendous about amount of work and intentionality to see a collective healing and liberation.Maggie recalls a quote “If even one person is not free, then no one is free.”She mentions the 2019 Korean film Parasite which was an up close looking at classism—naming the tremendous wealth gap and how the classes viewed each other. It made her think about what the wealth gap is like here in America, and even from a hyperlocal perspective in the area where she lives in the PNW with big companies like Microsoft and Amazon.  There are a lot of wealthy people from SE Asia and India living in this area and it changes the way the wealth gap looks here specifically and she knows that it is not reflective of the larger experience in America. Parasite had helped her to become more aware of the wealth gap and classism among AAPI.Michael said Parasite was brilliant story-telling. He remember the idea of the smell, the particular smell associated with different parts of our world and our culture. He believes a lot of the issues we faced can not be solved through our logic, it has to be embodied. Parasite was able to show class structures and identity issues through sensory and embodied engagement.Michael wanted to say the name of John Huynh, who was stabbed in Bothell, WA this week because he knows that it will not get a lot of media coverage—first because we have be so inundated with seemingly ceaseless stories of death and violence, but second because most of the news stories around anti-Asian violence have been towards elders or women, and this was a young Asian man in his 20s. It caught his attention because of the nature of his death—he was stabbed in the heart. What came to mind for Michael was a word in Chinese,忍 (rěn) - He says most Chinese words are pictographs, which means the image conjures up also the meaning of the word. The picture is a knife on top of a heart, and the Chinese word means “to tolerate" or "forebear.” One of the complexities that he wrestles with is the idea of forbearance that requires him to cut off his heart, to cut off desire, to cut off parts of himself just to survive. He says as Asians “we've known that collectively for so long that we don't know any other way.” He says to keep cutting your heart has become a survival mechanism just to make it through. It's complicated, we've got to tolerate and bear a lot in life, as we all do in our various spheres of life… But the reminder of this man's death has brought him to ask, "What is my heart? Are there places that I am cutting off, that I feel like I need to cut off [just to survive]?Danielle says the loveliness that we're describing in the movie parasite comes in contrast with the rage-hate that is happening in our current world. In a discussion with some some colleagues, she asked “what's the word for resilience in your language?” Sam Lee also brought ren from Chinese and she said, “damn if I want to be resilient like that.” When Sam asked Danielle what the word is in Spanish and Danielle admits she doesn't know one. The closest word is aguantar, “just make it” or “bear up.” Danielle says the question she hears loudest is, “how can we bear up when people are stabbing us in the heart?”Michael says, it's too costly to keep doing the bearing up. “I need to find a better way…[we] can't keep taking the cuts and the stabs.”Danielle names that he is on the screen with two women, Danielle is half German and Maggie is mostly Swiss. There is complexity even in our conversation. The temptation to talk too much and not allow silence but then to allow also silence. This is a healing process for him, to talk about these issues that he's not had space for. “It's amazing, but it feels like a foreign country.”Maggie adds, “And a foreign language, if they're really aren't words for resilience that don't involve cutting off parts of yourself.”Danielle says it feels good that there are so many  complexities and characters in the Chinese language and that that feels like there can be space for finding a third way.Part of Michael's migration trauma was not wanting to learn the Chinese language because it would move him into the area of what he was trying to avoid: It wasn't a good American endeavor to take time on a Saturday to go to Chinese School. Now he's sad but catching up. One article he read said there are 13 different words in Chinese for shame. “To be that well aquatinted with shame that you need that many different words to describe the nuances of the experience is very indicative.” Michael finds himself moving towards relief to think about having a community of folks to find a different way of being.Maggie says that is what has been so inspiring about Michael's presence on AAPI.liturgy—he has created a space that explores and expands and holds the complexities of his face and his faith, creating a sense of belonging for those that have been on the margin and can understand that liberation theology. “You literally creating what has not yet be done. It is beautiful.”Michael says, “I love that word, belonging." It is a sense of salvation—that feeling of connectedness and communion, a feeling of acceptance and belonging in a deep visceral experience.Danielle thinks that is what people are deeply longing for in the US and yet it is manifesting as violent rage in some. The prophets and pastors that are in those spaces need to say “enough is enough.” Almost like a parent to a teen; “Actually no you can't do that. And maybe your thinking hasn't changed but you have to stop that.”Michael names, there's a lot a stake.Maggie says it feels good to allow space, to offer a sense of wordlessness. As she reflects back on the conversation last week about how our bodies are not meant to hold or process what we are experiencing without a ritual without meaning making…  To sit with you two to have space and to allow it.Danielle's essay comes out this week and she will have to update it to include the new names as much as she can. She has an expectation of violence but also a hope that there won't be. It is a deep ache. “Dear Lord Jesus, have mercy on us!”Michael is reading: Jitsuo Morikawa, Roy SanoMichael is listening to: “You will be found” Dear Evan HansonMichel is inspired by: the show Warrior, the way it handles Asian American identity, history and language is brilliant.If you are thinking: What can I do to stop racial violence? Danielle encourages you to sit down with whoever is in your circle (family, spouses, children, neighbors etc) and have a conversation about what it means to love people well and to see people's faces well. And if you hear something or see something when you are out, you have the freedom to say “Let's not do that, we're trying to stop this violence.”Keep the conversation moving, be actively involved with the people in your proximity.

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What does it mean to be an embodied black woman in technology spaces? What is techno-womanism? Do spirituality and liberation have a place in our conversations about technology? To answer these questions and more The Radical AI Podcast welcomes Shamika Goddard to the show.  Shamika was born and raised in San Antonio, TX, and is the oldest of four children. Attending math and engineering camps for fun in junior high and high school, Shamika was excited about learning and eager to help save the world. After graduating from Stanford University, she served a year with AmeriCorps through Reading Partners in Queens and decided to stay in New York City. She went on to study technology and ethics at Union Theological Seminary in the city of New York and is thrilled to be serving others as a Tech Chaplain. She currently attends CU Boulder's iSchool studying technology, ethics, and social justice issues. Full show notes for this episode can be found at Radicalai.org If you enjoy this episode please make sure to subscribe, submit a rating and review, and connect with us on twitter at twitter.com/radicalaipod