Podcast appearances and mentions of John M Perkins

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Today on Equipped, Chris Brooks honors one of America’s great leaders.  Dr. John M. Perkins built his life and ministry by simply loving God and loving others, especially those in underserved communities. Chris and his guests explore the forces that shaped Dr. Perkins’ vision and encourage all of us to do our part to carry on his legacy! Learn more and support the John M. Perkins Endowed Chair at Moody Seminary.

Priscilla and Elizabeth Perkins join us to talk about their father's story, their family foundation and legacy, and to discuss Switchfoot's song that was inspired by their father, Dr. John M. Perkins. "Love is the final fight." Visit www.jvmpf.org to get involved! Watch "Redemption: The John M. Perkins story"! Check out Tyler's book: "Searching for Seven: The Journey of Seeking God seven days a week." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dailyjonforeman/support

This week we are celebrating Freedom Day, or what is more commonly known as Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.  Anthony Ray Hinton is an American activist, writer, and author who was wrongly convicted of the 1985 murders of two fast food restaurant managers in Birmingham, Alabama. Hinton was sentenced to death and held on the state's death row for twenty-eight years. During that time, he befriended a member of the Klu Klux Klan and through that friendship, that man moved from a life of hatred to a love for people of all races, and a love for God. Ultimately, Anthony was found to be innocent of his charges and was released from prison.  Dr. John M. Perkins has been a counselor to six presidents, community development leader, and civil rights legend. Dr. Perkins grew up in Mississippi and was born during the height of Jim Crow and the Great Depression. The loss of his mother due to malnutrition and his brother, who was killed by police after his return from World War II, shaped Perkins' life and ultimately inspired him to pursue civil rights issues, particularly around racial violence in the U.S. Today, at ninety-two years old, Dr. Perkins continues his work by shedding light on injustices and drawing Christians into the work of social justice and civil rights.  Both of these men give us a picture of the trials and tribulations they've had to endure in this life—exacerbated by issues of race—and how they've dedicated their lives to spreading love over hate and the joy that comes in the freedom they've found in Christ.    Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Sadie Robertson Upcoming interview: Janine Urbaniak Reid Juneteenth   Anthony Ray Hinton Henry Francis Hayes The Sun Does Shine   Dr. John M. Perkins Pellagra Henri Nouwen Mornings with Henry Psalm 1 NIV   Interview Quotes: “I'm just so thankful that my mother brought me up to be blessed, be thankful for what I have, and to love even those who don't love me.” - Anthony Ray Hinton “I learned how to pray. And I learned how to ask God to do whatever needs to be done for that person to bring love into their heart because I had learned something. It's not about me. It's about them.” - Anthony Ray Hinton “I was determined to be a voice for those who don't have a voice. I have to fight for those who can't fight for themselves.” - Anthony Ray Hinton “God created one human race in His image to reflect His love and His compassion in the world.” - Dr. John M. Perkins “Redemption is not of ourselves, our redemption is a gift of God is a gift of God. That's why we should love one another. Love is eternal. Isn't that beautiful?” - Dr. John M. Perkins ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel: Audio Playlist: https://bit.ly/2PrbuwH Video Playlist: https://bit.ly/2PsmEkJ What's Good? Playlist: https://bit.ly/3i7VUlZ ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Jesus Calling Website

Community Change Gloria Rose ConsultingIf you're interested in learning more about community organizing, check out organizations, such as Direct Action Research and Training (D.A.R.T.)Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) Books:The Justice Calling: Where Passion Meets Perseverance (2016) by Bethany Hoang and Kristen D. Johnson.Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (and How to Reverse It) (2011) by Robert D. Lupton.Beyond Charity: The Call to Christian Community Development (1993) by John M. Perkins.Just Generosity: A New Vision for Overcoming Poverty in America, 2nd edition (2007) By Ron Sider. Online:Direct Action Research and Training (D.A.R.T.)Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) You might be interested in other ChurchNext classes on daily spirituality and social justice. Consider the following courses:Dynamics of Helping the Poor with Lee Anne ReatCreating Common Good 1: Economic Inequality with Julio MurrayCreating Common Good 2: Christian Responsibility with Rachel Held EvansCreating Common Good 3: Educational Inequality with Nicole Baker FulghamCreating Common Good 4: A Christian Response with Justin WelbyEconomic Inequality and the Church For GroupsUnderstanding Systemic Racism: Becoming Beloved Community with Ivy Forsythe-Brown and Tom Ferguson (Free curriculum. Sessions 5 and 6 in particular discuss ways to engage local communities).For information on establishing partnerships with particular types of community organization, try:How to Establish a Church/School Partnership with All Our ChildrenResponding to Refugees with Allison Duvall. 

Questions matter. The way we ask them, the lens we ask them through, and the people we process them with. When we talk about ethnic unity, one of the first questions we should ask is, “What does the Bible say about this?” To process this question and more, The Well took a small team to Jackson, Mississippi where they had the opportunity to learn under John Perkins, founder of the Perkins Institute. Join Mike, Jordan and guest, Mallory Mueller as they process what God is doing in their lives as a result of this impactful trip. Books mentioned in today's episode are: “One Blood: Parting Words to the Church on Race and Love” by John M. Perkins, “Let Justice Roll Down” by John M. Perkins and “Generous Justice” by Timothy Keller.

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Kerby Anderson is our host today! His guest in the first hour is Dr. John M. Perkins. Dr. Perkins shares his latest book, Count It All Joy: The Ridiculous Paradox of Suffering. In the second hour, Kerby shares from today's most concerning headlines. Please call or contact us with your perspective, call 800-351-1212 […]

Hello Everyone Thank You for tuning in. This is Day 7 and the conclusion to this wonderful devotional by John M Perkins entitled Good News For All People. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this devotional and I hope you all have enjoyed this as well. We read from Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ Jesus it no longer I who live but Christ who now lives in me. All of us are redeemed by the blood of Christ and that is of no effort on our own but by the sacrificial Gift God gave to all mankind. Let us learn to love each other as brothers and sisters in Christ no matter what background or region of the world we're from. God loves us all the same and so should we show the same kind of love towards each other. Hope you have enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share! God Bless You All! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blknerd-50/message

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you, I'm first and foremost thankful for all my listeners and subscribers. In this episode I read from Day 6 of Good News For All People By John M Perkins. Peter learned after talking to the Roman Officer Cornelius that God shows no favoritism and it is God's desire that people be saved through the saving grace of Jesus Christ. The only barrier we should no longer have is sin and that was destroyed on the cross. Let's love one another and not look down on each other or think of each other as less than. God loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whoever receives Jesus Christ will not perish but have everlasting life. Hope you enjoy this episode please subscribe and share and God bless you all!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blknerd-50/message

Good Day to you all! Thank You for tuning in to this episode. In this episode I read from Day 5 of Good New For All People a Devotional in the YouVersion Bible App by John M Perkins. We read the story of the apostle Peter, God had a mission for Him, He was preparing Peter to meet with a Roman Officer named Cornelius. Cornelius was a God-fearing man and was devout but did not know about Jesus Christ and the message of salvation. Peter like some of us was not familiar with going to minister to someone who was not from the same background He was from. Peter was sent a vision from God of ceremonially unclean animals on a sheet spread out from heaven from all four corners. This symbolizes the different cultures and races that are apart of the entire world we live in. Peter had to be shown that God's message has to be shared with ALL PEOPLE from every background, race, origin, culture, gender. The Church has to be the example for the world to see. Let's pray that we do not let our differences be a barrier from sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ and His wonderful gift of Salvation and Mercy to ALL PEOPLE. Hope you enjoy this episode please subscribe and share and leave a comment. God Bless You All --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blknerd-50/message

Hello Everyone Thank You for tuning in. In this episode I read from Day 4 of Good For All People By John M Perkins a Devotional in the YouVersion Bible App. I hope you are encouraged to continue to share your faith and continue reach out to others in your world that is different than you. We as the Church need to show the World how we love one another from different cultures and races, we are all brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus. Hope You enjoyed this episode Please Subscribe and Share God Bless You!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blknerd-50/message

Hey Everyone Thank You for tuning in to this episode today I read from Day 3 of a Devotional by John M Perkins you can read this in the YouVersion Bible App. Today is Good News for all mankind, this familiar passage in Luke chapter 2:10,11 is a reading that we read so much around Christmas time, we are reminded of the shepherds watching their sheep in the middle of the night when suddenly an archangel appears in the sky to announce the birth of the Messiah Jesus Christ, this would bring salvation to all of humanity. This truly is good news to us all. Hope enjoy this episode please subscribe and share. God Bless You All! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blknerd-50/message

Good Day Everyone I'm so glad you tuned into to today's episode. Today I read from Day 2 of The Devotional “Good News For All People” By John M Perkins found in the YouVersion Bible App. Can the church show the world that with all different backgrounds, age groups, though we can be traditional or contemporary whether we are from different races, and cultures we can give an example that we can work together. Remember we are The Body of Christ, ONE Church UNIFIED we need to love and show the world we know how to love each other. Hope you enjoy this episode please subscribe and share. God Bless You All! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blknerd-50/message

Good Day Everyone hope all is well, in this episode I read from The YouVersion Bible App a special devotional entitled Good News For All People by John M Perkins. In this reading He talks about The Revelation 7 vision that we read in the Bible and compares it to the church He came to visit how diverse the congregation was and everyone on one accord. This was such a beautiful example of how a lot of our churches here in The United States need to strive towards, it begins with reconciliation a coming together so that we can show the world what it looks like for people of different races and cultures to come together and worship in one place. Hope you enjoy this episode please subscribe and share with one another and leave me your comments and prayers God Bless You all. anchor.fm/blknerd-50 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blknerd-50/message

Our unofficial panel of menfolk continue for 30 minutes into the second hour! Tom Brock, Tom Parrish and Peter Kapsner join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss a variety of topics such as literal and figurative interpretation of Scripture, rejoice in Christ always, all sin is not all the same, repentance, and much more. Then 92 year old civil rights activist Reverend John Perkins joins Bill to discuss the mindset of joy in the midst of suffering, through his book Count It All Joy.

John Perkins is one of the leading evangelical voices to come out of the American Civil Rights movement. Dr. Perkins suffered a lot in his 92 years: His mother died of malnutrition, his brother was murdered by the local sheriff. Personally, he was tortured by police, has lost two children, and suffered through cancer. Yet he can still say, "I've learned that true joy is formed in the crucible of suffering. I want you to share this joy that I have found." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thank You For Tuning in to this episode. In this episode I read from a new YouVersion Devotional series “Good News For All People” By John M Perkins who is a Christian Minister, and Civil Rights Activist, also an Author and Teacher. Listen along as I read weekly from this 7 day devotional on how God inspired reconciliation can happen in our world today. I hope you enjoy this episode please subscribe and share and leave me your comments, Thank You!! http://anchor.fm/blknerd-50 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blknerd-50/message

John M. Perkins was born in 1930, a sharecropper's son who grew up in New Hebron, Mississippi amidst dire poverty. His mother died of a malnutrition disease when John was only 7 months old. When his older brother was murdered at the hands of a town marshal, he fled to California at age 17, vowing never to return.  However, after his conversion to Christianity in 1957 and three-year discipleship, he returned back to his home state of Mississippi in 1960 to share the Good News of God's love. While in Mississippi, his outspoken nature as well as his support and leadership in civil rights demonstrations and voter registrations resulted in repeated harassments, beatings and imprisonments. He again was arrested in 2005 while protesting in Washington D.C. against U.S. Government defunding of programs aiding the poor. Drs. John and Vera Mae Perkins have founded many ministries with the support of friends, which include focuses on Christian community development, multi-ethnic church planting, health centers, schools, leadership development, legal assistant, thrift stores, low-income housing development, and training centers. He has authored 17 books and continues to be the voice of reconciliation and justice, seeking a truth that could save blacks and whites together. To learn more about John Perkins, visit his foundation website at https://www.jvmpf.org/  Original air date: March 25, 2021 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most professing Christians have at least heard that community is supposed to play a vital role to the Christian life, but many still struggle to grasp just what that looks like. In this episode, we talk with Robert Hershey from The Fellowship at Bend, and dig into the role that community plays in the life of the Christian.Books mentioned in this episode:Life Together - Dietrich Bonhoeffer: https://amzn.to/3lbI5VqHe Calls Me Friend - John M. Perkins: https://amzn.to/2JPkPPoWebsites:www.TFAB.comwww.alloflifeshow.com

Listen in to Part 2 as we discuss powerful metaphors to describe and explain white supremacy in white institutions. This is part 2 of 2 with Bernadette Arthur (she/her). We discuss her recent work in a predominantly white denomination, justice, the work of anti-racism in white institutions, and whether or not the institution can be saved. We also discuss the recent calls for justice surrounding anti-Blackness, and pave a sense of hope for BIPOC folk moving forward. About Bernadette Bernadette Arthur spent over 15 years studying and working in the social services sector. She took a leap of faith and shifted into doing work that more aligned with her values and practices. She stumbled upon the work of John McKnight and grassroot practitioner like Dr. John M. Perkins, which lead her to embark on a self-directed journey to learn more about Asset Based Community Development (ABCD). One of the results of that journey was her becoming a vetted Community Advancement Coach for a North American network of ABCD coaches and practitioners. Fuelled with the knowledge and lived experience of the effects of systemic oppression, Bernadette has spent half of the last decade engaging more directly in racial equity, justice and re-conciliation work. She has worked mainly within the non-profit sector designing and facilitating innovative learning opportunities for community and organizational groups. Bernadette specializes in designing, curating and facilitating transformational learning events that offer saf(er) space for people to listen, unpack, explore, create and heal. She is a proud Afro-Caribbean Canadian who was born and raised in Scarborough, ON, but who is Trini to the bone. When she’s not crafting new ways to creatively bring people together, she loves exploring new restaurants that feature authentic cultural cuisine, being in the presence of majestic things (like mountains, water, and forests), and dancing awkwardly on a dance floor. Find her over at https://www.asharedtable.ca/ and https://linktr.ee/asharedtable.ca Faith in a Fresh vibe connect points: Rohadi.com | Twitter | Instagram | Cypher Church

WELCOME TO SEASON 3! This season is the BIPOC edition with voices from across Canada. To launch things off I welcome a fellow Trini into the mix, Bernadette Arthur, in a two part series. In this first edition, Bernadette shares about her journey of faith, what it looked to deconstruct her experience in both Black Caribbean and Seventh Day Adventist traditions, and putting together the pieces into a new way forward. About Bernadette Bernadette Arthur spent over 15 years studying and working in the social services sector. She took a leap of faith and shifted into doing work that more aligned with her values and practices. She stumbled upon the work of John McKnight and grassroot practitioner like Dr. John M. Perkins, which lead her to embark on a self-directed journey to learn more about Asset Based Community Development (ABCD). One of the results of that journey was her becoming a vetted Community Advancement Coach for a North American network of ABCD coaches and practitioners. Fuelled with the knowledge and lived experience of the effects of systemic oppression, Bernadette has spent half of the last decade engaging more directly in racial equity, justice and re-conciliation work. She has worked mainly within the non-profit sector designing and facilitating innovative learning opportunities for community and organizational groups. Bernadette specializes in designing, curating and facilitating transformational learning events that offer saf(er) space for people to listen, unpack, explore, create and heal. She is a proud Afro-Caribbean Canadian who was born and raised in Scarborough, ON, but who is Trini to the bone. When she’s not crafting new ways to creatively bring people together, she loves exploring new restaurants that feature authentic cultural cuisine, being in the presence of majestic things (like mountains, water, and forests), and dancing awkwardly on a dance floor. Find her over at https://www.asharedtable.ca/ and https://linktr.ee/asharedtable.ca Faith in a Fresh vibe connect points: Rohadi.com | Twitter | Instagram | Cypher Church

Dr. John Perkins saw and endured horrific racism. On one occasion, he was beaten and tortured in jail. But God convicted him of his own hateful reaction and inclined his heart toward racial reconciliation through the gospel. God used his 2-year-old son singing a song to bring Dr. Perkins to faith. Show Notes and Resources Hear the entire episode of Unfavorable Odds™ with Kim Anthony's guest Dr. John M. Perkins.  https://www.familylife.com/podcast/unfavorable-odds/25-a-big-life-dr-john-m-perkins/ Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/Products.aspx?categoryid=95. Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network.  https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/ Have the FamilyLife Today® podcast and resources helped you?  Consider becoming a Legacy Partner, a monthly supporter of FamilyLife. https://www.familylife.com/legacy

Dr. John M. Perkins was born in poverty in rural Mississippi and became a leader in the civil rights movement. In 1970, he was tortured by white police officers in jail. Instead of returning evil with evil, God gave him a desire to preach a gospel that could save blacks and whites together. Show Notes and Resources Dream with Me: Race, Love, and the Struggle We Must Win by John M. Perkins https://www.amazon.com/dp/0801075866/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_IHTnFbY7P5R9C Let Justice Roll Down by John M. Perkins  https://www.amazon.com/dp/0801018153/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_lFTnFbZEWZD8M The John and Vera Mae Perkins Foundation for Justice, Reconciliation & Community Development (JVMPF) https://www.jvmpf.org/ Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network. Your generous support of FamilyLife helps create podcasts like Unfavorable Odds™. https://donate.familylife.com/unfavorable-odds/

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REFLECTION QUOTES “Truth is under attack…. Rare is the person who believes that there are facts that correspond with reality (truths) and…are true for all people in all places and at all times…. [T]his will ultimately lead us to nihilism wherein all ideas lose their value. Ultimately, the only thing that will matter is who has sufficient power to exercise his or her will.” “As followers of Christ, our greatest delight will always be found in our obedience to His Word.” ~Voddie Baucham, Dean of Theology at African Christian University (Zambia) “…I know a place/Ain't nobody cryin'/Ain't nobody worried/Ain't no smilin' faces/Mmm, no no/Lyin' to the races” ~“I'll Take You There” (1972) by The Staples Singers “You have to be a bit of a dreamer to imagine a world where love trumps hate—but I don't think being a dreamer is all that bad. Joel prophesied that God would ‘pour out [His] Spirit on all people. Your…old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.'” “We live out our call most fully when we are a community of faith with arms wrapped about a community of pain.” ~John M. Perkins, Christian minister and civil rights activist “If someone had told me in 1963 that one day I would be in Congress, I would have said, ‘You're crazy. You don't know what you're talking about.'” “When people tell me nothing has changed, I say come walk in my shoes and I will show you change.” ~John Lewis (1940-2020), legendary civil rights leader and politician “The cross reconciles men to God and men to each other.” ~Thabiti Anyabwile, pastor and writer “The operation of the Church is entirely set up for the sinner; which creates much misunderstanding among the smug.” ~Flannery O'Connor (1925-1964), novelist and essayist SERMON PASSAGE Psalm 133, selections from Ephesians 4 & 5 (NASB) Psalm 133 1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious oil upon the head, Coming down upon the beard, Even Aaron's beard, Coming down upon the edge of his robes. 3 It is like the dew of Hermon Coming down upon the mountains of Zion; For there the LORD commanded the blessing—life forever. Ephesians 4 1 Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, 3 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace… 25 Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for we are members of one another… 29 Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear. 30 Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. Ephesians 5 1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; 2 and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.

REFLECTION QUOTES “God has already laid the only foundation of our fellowship, because God has already bound us together in one body with other Christians in Jesus Christ, long before we entered into common life with them…. [Therefore] we enter into that common life not as demanders but as thankful recipients.” ~Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945), pastor-theologian, martyred by the Nazis “The big deal is we think the power is in us individually; the power is in us collectively. It is the church.” ~John M. Perkins, Christian minister and civil rights activist “The cross reconciles men to God and men to each other.” ~Thabiti Anyabwile, pastor and writer “True repentance is the result of an accurate understanding of the significance and gravity of sin, coupled with an overwhelming desire for the remission of that sin through the person and work of Christ and turning from sin and dead works to faith and obedience.” ~Voddie Baucham, Dean of Theology at African Christian University (Zambia) “The operation of the Church is entirely set up for the sinner; which creates much misunderstanding among the smug.” ~Flannery O'Connor (1925-1964), novelist and essayist “Saints cannot exist without a community, as they require, like all of us, nurturance by a people who, while often unfaithful, preserve the habits necessary to learn the story of God.” ~Stanley Hauerwas, theologian, ethicist, public intellectual at Duke University “We can't weep with those who weep…if we don't know their stories. Learning about them helps us guard against self-centeredness.” ~Trillia Newbell, writer and activist “Our communion with God lies in his giving himself to us and our giving ourselves and all that he requires to him. This communion with God flows from that union which is in Christ Jesus.” ~John Owen (1616-1683), pastor, theologian and Oxford academic SERMON PASSAGE Psalm 133 (NASB) A song of ascents. Of David. 1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious oil upon the head, Coming down upon the beard, Even Aaron's beard, Coming down upon the edge of his robes. 3 It is like the dew of Hermon Coming down upon the mountains of Zion; For there the LORD commanded the blessing—life forever.

Justin and Stephen revisit the issue of abled-ness being temporary, and then discuss what Justin has recently learned about Minnesota’s troubling history with the Dakota people. They are joined by Jon Lundberg to talk about his process of coming to understand what it means to be white, including time he spent working with Dr. John M. Perkins. They also discuss the challenges of having good conversations about race and whiteness, especially with other white people. More resources at profsinrooms.comTo donate to production costs, visit profsinrooms.com.Resources from this episode: The United States-Dakota War Trials: A Study in Military Injustice article by Carol ChomskyBeing White (IVP Book) by Harris and Schaupp

An inspiring conversation with the Rev. Randy Harris, pastor of Highland Presbyterian Church in Winston-Salem, NC, a predominantly white church that is confronting their own white privilege and working against racism. Randy gives positive, concrete suggestions of ways white congregations can "do the work" we are called to do, which begins by refusing to hit the snooze button and wake up to the reality of white privilege and black oppression.Some suggested books for church groups to read together:Debbie Irving, Waking Up White, and Finding Myself in the Story of RaceDaniel Hill and Brenda Salter McNeill, White Awake: An Honest Look at What It Means to Be WhiteEric Mason, John M. Perkins, et. al., Woke Church: An Urgent Call for Christians in America to Confront Racism and InjusticeLatasha Morrison, Jennie Allen, et. al., Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial ReconciliationJemar Tisby, The Color of Compromise: The Truth About the American Church's Complicity in Racism

He was born in Jim Crow America. He was tortured in jail. He had a third-grade education. Yet he changed the face of urban missions. The unbelievable story of Dr. John M. Perkins.

In this debut episode of Life and Lyric, Dr. John M. Perkins explains the blues in a way you don't want to miss.

"Growing up in 80’s in Germany, all my dolls except for one were white by default. Even the image of what was "beautiful," if you looked at Disney movies back then, the princesses were all blonde and blue eyed. So that was what we were striving for as a young girl." "What our kids read, what they are becoming, believing, and seeing is what our world is going to become one day. Spread a feast in from of them, not just potatoes or plantains." As a homeschool mom and a lover of literature (and people), I am so proud of this chat with Nancy Hartman. She is an incredible woman, half German-half Ghanian, and a homeschooling mom with a heart to highlight the beauty of diversity in Children's Literature.  Listen in on this very honest chat about living your own truth, seeing beauty in differences, why it's important that children see characters in books that look like themselves, being intentional about selecting books written by people of color that tell an authentic story, and how we can be specific about seeking diversity in our faith. If nothing else and you want a laugh, listen to minute 28 where I try (unsuccessfully) to say the word "Championing" about a billion times.  "Our kids can know there’s beauty in differences and there’s nothing to be afraid of if someone is different, but more than that, they can glean so much richness out of other people." Some topics that we touched on were: -living your authentic truth -teaching our children cultural traditions from their past -living internationally minded -recognizing the inherent beauty of our differences -intentionality in choosing books by authors who are people of color with authentic experiences -only 22% of children's literature is written by POC -learning history from a variety of perspectives -no one can tell your story like you -the necessity of valuing someone else's story -how the church could do a better job of intentional diversity  -challenges of a multi-ethnic community -#readingblackout -healing one another -John M Perkins -feeding our children a feast!   Follow Nancy's journey on IG at @therealbeautyindiversity or her website BeautyInDiversity.org    For recommended children's literature, check out "Grandfather's Journey" by Allen Say or Nancy's IG page for many more solid recommendations!    Resources mentioned in today's episode: Charlotte Mason homeschooling method Beautiful Feet homeschooling through literature #Readingblackout "Let Justice Roll Down" by John M. Perkins (biographical memoir)    

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Michael Sylvester and I discuss Lenses Los Angeles, how The Lenses Institute was birthed out of the Urban project (8:00) Lenses Atlanta (17:40) how the experience can help us see, understand and act (28:50) and Michael's own transformation as a result of his work with the institute (34:10). ******* Resources mentioned: Christian Community Development Association https://ccda.org/about/ "With Justice for All: A Strategy for Community Development" by John M. Perkins and Charles Colson The Lenses Institute http://lensesinstitute.com/race-and-gospel/

Civil rights activist John M. Perkins reflects on his storied life, friendship and justice, and the role of passion to shape our lives together. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.

Hosts: Isaac AdamsGuest: John PerkinsOverview: “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10) Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. Fifty years later to the day, Isaac Adams sat with Dr. John Perkins, an 87-year-old civil rights activist, a few blocks from where Dr. King was killed. There, Isaac heard Perkins’ reflections on race and the church in light of his work and MLK Jr.’s legacy. Originally, Isaac and John were supposed to record on April 3, 2018. Dr. Perkins noted how he saw God’s sovereignty in the fact that they wound up recording on April 4 — 50 years to the day Martin Luther King Jr. was killed. And Dr. Perkins was right. Reflecting on Emmett Till, Rosa Parks, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Perkins talks about how he was teaching in a rural school when he heard MLK Jr. was killed. He speaks of the vanishing of hope on that day, a “horrible moment in the history of the world.” Dr. Perkins continued to meditate on how necessary prayer is in the work of racial reconciliation. We pray because “the problems are greater than the resources.” If you want to hear how suffering can be redemptive; if you want to hear how God used Perkins’ son to bring about his conversion; if you want to hear this titan of justice and advocacy pray for the church, then this is the episode for you. In this episode, Dr. Perkins seeks to put the gospel at the center of the conversation. Respectfully rebutting prosperity theology, Perkins makes clear that repentance is necessary for everyone because “sin, in its final analysis, is against God.” At the end of this episode, Dr. Perkins likens his life, which he readily admits is coming to a close, to Paul’s parting words in Acts 20. Perkins has done what we could with what God gave him. He has served his generation. He was grateful to come another 50 years since MLK Jr. was killed. Though things have changed a lot, and many things have not changed, Dr. Perkins would say goodbye this way: “You probably won’t see my face no more. I’m saying goodbye like Paul to the church at Ephesus…but it’s sort of joyful.” Links & Show Notes:1. The Final Call of John Perkins A wonderful profile of John Perkins life, written by Sarah Zylstra. 2. John Perkins Has Hope for Racial Reconciliation. Do We? A review of “One Blood” by Pastor Duke Kwon 3. One Blood John Perkins’ parting words to the church on race. There is an entire chapter devoted to prayer in this work, “the weapon of our warfare.”4. Dream With Me John Perkins’ latest memoir. 5. Let Justice Roll Down John Perkins first book. 6. The Sound (John M. Perkins’ Blues) Switchfoot wrote this song in honor of Dr. Perkins. He speaks about it in the beginning of his memoir, Dream With Me. This is the song played at the end of the episode. To learn more about United? We Pray follow us on Twitter or our website. Please consider rating the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe using your favorite podcast client to hear more!Recorded and produced by Karl MagnusonGraphic design by Rob Alvey

The Live Alive Podcast had the incredible honor of spending over an hour with Dr. Perkins in his hotel room at the MLK50 event in Memphis, TN on April 4, 2018. We asked him all kinds of questions that we needed answers too. He was releasing his final book called One Blood that very same day, and he talked with us in detail about his experience of racism, the challenge of the idea of reconciliation, the power of the Gospel, the need to reach out to people who are different from us, the need to LIVE OUT the Gospel and to share Jesus with others, and much more. Enjoy! Subscribe to the Live Alive Podcast here:www.livealivepodcast.comPick up Dr John Perkins latest book called One Blood.

After so many sad flashpoints in 2017, Pastor Rick invited the great Dr. John M. Perkins to help him talk about the Christlike response to violence, injustice, racism, and poverty. As a contemporary of Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Perkins shared his story of loss, abandonment, and search for love. Yet through every circumstance, the 86-year-old author and speaker modeled a spirit of reconciliation. In this message, you’ll learn the five principles of loving like Jesus with dignity, diversity, community, love, and reconciliation. Discover how to find hope in tomorrow by restoring relationships today through Christ’s perfect model.

After so many sad flashpoints in 2017, Pastor Rick invited the great Dr. John M. Perkins to help him talk about the Christlike response to violence, injustice, racism, and poverty. As a contemporary of Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Perkins shared his story of loss, abandonment, and search for love. Yet through every circumstance, the 86-year-old author and speaker modeled a spirit of reconciliation. In this message, you’ll learn the five principles of loving like Jesus with dignity, diversity, community, love, and reconciliation. Discover how to find hope in tomorrow by restoring relationships today through Christ’s perfect model.

In our first episode, we avoid the topics that have been utterly exhausted on the 24/7 news cycle, and ask teh question...how do we become better neighbors and friends with people who don't look like us? Two wise voices weigh in. John M. Perkins is an 87 year old civil rights leader who endured beatings at the hands of men who taught Sunday School in his own town. Rather than driving him into hatred, the pain transformed John to deeply understand that God wanted him to love everyone. Perkins holds 13 honorary doctorates, and has served on the boards of World Vision and Prison Fellowship. Sam Kenoly is a worship leader at Parkview Christian Church in Orland Park, IL. Before he had even finished high school, Sam was playing drums at some of the largest worshiop gatherings in the world. Stronger Together is a show about growing in marriage, parenting, relationships and community, and can be heard at 9pm Eastern/8pm Central on Shine.FM. View the episode video on Facebook or YouTube by searching "Shine.FM"

Guest: Ramon Zachary Simonton Donney E, Clark Zachary V, Larson Topics: One Piece Knights & Magic Pumpkin Scissors Yu Yu Hakusho AUTODESK MAYA Reformation 500 Martin Luther A Racist ? Philip Melanchthon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Melanchthon Lemuel Hayne the black Puritan https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1548274585/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506646082&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=lemuel+haynes+the+black+puritan&dpPl=1&dpID=31UqRKZL2lL&ref=plSrch https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1976394643/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_14_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=PHJEJ1YMXE90BDQC4TXR&dpPl=1&dpID=31FriE2xbkL Dr. John M. Perkins Lesser Known Civil Rights Leader https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_M._Perkins

On this episode, we join "First Things" editor R. R. Reno, veteran civil rights activist John M. Perkins, Professor Robert P. George of Princeton University, and others at the Union League Club in New York City as they honor the life of Bruderhof pastor and Plough author Johann Christoph Arnold, who died earlier this year. (Recorded live on September 11, 2017.) 0:45 - Professor George's introduction 4:06 - Cardinal Timothy Dolan's remarks 11:22 - John Perkins's remarks 19:25 - R.R. Reno's remarks 28:52 - Stacy Rein's remarks 38:32 - Hashim Garrett's remarks 56:49 - Pat Regan's remarks 1:06:38 - Heinrich Arnold's remarks 1:17:20 - Q&A period Bernard, Peter, and Marianne will be back next week! Rate us and leave us a comment on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out the Bruderhof's website at www.bruderhof.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/thebruderhof Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBruderhof Instagram: www.instagram.com/bruderhofcommunities Email: contact@bruderhof.com

John M. Perkins & Graham Hill discuss radical love, justice & reconciliation. The GlobalChurch Project podcast, episode 6.John M. Perkins was born into Mississippi poverty. At 17 years old, he fled to California after his older brother was murdered by the town marshal. Although he vowed never to return, John M. Perkins returned in 1960, eager to share Christ. His outspoken support and leadership role in civil rights demonstrations resulted in repeated harassment, imprisonment, and beatings.Today, John M. Perkins is president of John M. Perkins Foundation for Reconciliation and Development in Jackson, Mississippi. He is one of the leading evangelical voices to come out of the American civil rights movement. He’s an internationally known author, speaker, and teacher on issues of racial reconciliation and Christian community development.

2017/04/25. Author and Founder, the John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation.

2017/04/25. Author and Founder, the John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation.

After decades of ministry, John M. Perkins reflects on his legacy with Mark Labberton at the Christian Community Development Association conference. A steadfast leader in the integration of Christian faith and civil rights, Perkins draws on his memories to reflect on the deeper problems behind racism, justice, the redemptive quality of pain and his desire for the church to recover a gospel with “fresh relevance for our days.” For more on the the topic of reconciling race, visit https://fullerstudio.fuller.edu/reconciling-race. John M. Perkins is a passionate civil rights advocate, community organizer, and founder of the Christian Community Development Association. For decades, Perkins has worked tirelessly to address civil rights, racism, justice, and more—all through the lens of his evangelical faith. His life’s work is an inspiration to many, including faculty and staff at Fuller as the school continues to wrestle with difficult topics of race and justice. To hear community members reflect on their own experiences with reconciling race, visit https://fullerstudio.fuller.edu/story-table-reconciling-race/ “Conversing” is a podcast series produced by FULLER studio in which Dr. Labberton interviews leaders on the intersection of theology and culture. Mark Labberton has served as Fuller Seminary’s fifth president since 2013. His experience includes 30 years of pastoral ministry, 16 of those as senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, California. For more reflections from Dr. Labberton visit https://fullerstudio.fuller.edu/contributor/mark-labberton/. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit FULLER studio at Fuller.edu/Studio.

Our VERY special first-ever guest is with Dr. John M. Perkins, one of the leading Christian voices to come out of the American civil rights movement. A pastor, author, and founder of the Christian Community Development Association, we're honored to talk with him and share his words with you. Kayla Craig interviews Dr. Perkins and co-hosts Lori Harris, Kristi James, and Shannon Evans join after to process his words on living out justice, loving your neighbor, and pursuing racial reconciliation.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/upsidedownpodcast)

Dr. John M. Perkins' book “Let Justice Roll Down” planted the seed for what would become one of CCC's core values, Unity in Diversity. Dr. Perkins himself spoke at CCC's May 6-7 Converge 2:14 conference and returned the next day for this Sunday conversation with Pastors Keith Cowart and Derrick Shields.

This is only a short clip of the message presented by Dr. John M. Perkins at Mosaic's Grand opening. For the entire message, go to https://youtu.be/1AR2r6CWonY

Why being born again is foundational to doing the work of racial reconciliation. Guest Speaker- John M. Perkins

Born into Mississippi poverty, the son of a share-cropper, John M. Perkins fled to California when he was 17 after his older brother was murdered by a town marshal. Although Dr. Perkins vowed never to return, in 1960 after he accepted Christ, he returned to his boyhood home to share the gospel of Christ with those still living in the region. His outspoken support and leadership role in civil rights demonstrations resulted in repeated harassment, imprisonment, and beatings. Today, Dr. Perkins is president of the John M. Perkins Foundation for Reconciliation and Development of Jackson, Mississippi. He is one of the leading evangelical voices to come out of the American civil rights movement. He is also an internationally known author, speaker, and teacher on issues of racial reconciliation and Christian community development.

In the final message of the And1 series, Dr. John M. Perkins shares how the true gospel, empowered by love is so attractive, it will change the world! Using Romans 1:14-17, Dr. Perkins teaches how we should not be ashamed of the gospel and when we excel at loving one another well, it will change the world! This message was presented on October 27, 2013 at Mosaic's Little Rock campus

In 1960 he moved with his wife (Vera Mae Perkins) and children from California to Mendenhall, Mississippi, which neighbors his childhood hometown of New Hebron. There he began a Christian community development ministry in the rural Mississippi community. In 1982, the Perkinses left Voice of Calvary Ministries to return to California, where they founded Harambee Christian Family Center in Northwest Pasadena. After the death of his son in 1998, Perkins returned to Mississippi, and bought the property once owned by Spencer and his Antioch Community and established the Spencer Perkins Center, the youth arm of the John M. Perkins Foundation. It has developed youth programs such as After School Tutorial, Summer Arts Camp, Junior and College Internship Program, Good News Bible Club, Young Life and Jubilee Youth Garden. The foundation also has a housing arm, Zechariah 8, providing affordable housing for low-to moderate-income families with a focus on single mothers.

In 1960 he moved with his wife (Vera Mae Perkins) and children from California to Mendenhall, Mississippi, which neighbors his childhood hometown of New Hebron. There he began a Christian community development ministry in the rural Mississippi community. In 1982, the Perkinses left Voice of Calvary Ministries to return to California, where they founded Harambee Christian Family Center in Northwest Pasadena. After the death of his son in 1998, Perkins returned to Mississippi, and bought the property once owned by Spencer and his Antioch Community and established the Spencer Perkins Center, the youth arm of the John M. Perkins Foundation. It has developed youth programs such as After School Tutorial, Summer Arts Camp, Junior and College Internship Program, Good News Bible Club, Young Life and Jubilee Youth Garden. The foundation also has a housing arm, Zechariah 8, providing affordable housing for low-to moderate-income families with a focus on single mothers.

John M. Perkins is a sharecropper’s son who grew up in New Hebron, Mississippi amidst dire poverty. Fleeing to California at age 17 after his older brother’s murder at the hands of a town marshal, he vowed never to return. However after converting to Christianity in 1960 he returned to Mendenhall, Mississippi to share the gospel of Christ. While in Mississippi, his outspoken nature and support and leadership in civil rights demonstrations resulted in repeated harassment, beatings and imprisonment. He again was arrested in 2005 year while protesting in Washington D.C. against U. S. Government defunding of programs aiding the poor. In Mendenhall, Perkins and his wife, Vera Mae, founded Voice of Calvary Ministries. This Christian community development ministry started a church, health center, leadership development program, thrift store, low-income housing development, and training center. From this ministry, other development projects started in the neighboring towns of Canton, New Hebron and Edwards. Philip K. Reed, the previous pastor of Voice of Calvary Fellowship, has assumed the leadership of this dynamic ministry. In 1982, the Perkins family returned to California and lived in the city of Pasadena where Perkins and his wife founded Harambee Christian Family Center in Northwest Pasadena, a neighborhood that had one of the highest daytime crime rates in California. Harambee is yet standing, running numerous programs including after school tutoring, Good News Bible Clubs, an award-winning technology center, summer day camp, youth internship programs, and a college scholarship program. In 1983, while yet in California, Perkins and his wife, along with a few friends and other major supporters, established the John M. Perkins Foundation for Reconciliation & Development, Inc for the sole purpose of supporting their mission of advancing the principles of Christian community development and racial reconciliation throughout the world.

John M. Perkins is a sharecropper’s son who grew up in New Hebron, Mississippi amidst dire poverty. Fleeing to California at age 17 after his older brother’s murder at the hands of a town marshal, he vowed never to return. However after converting to Christianity in 1960 he returned to Mendenhall, Mississippi to share the gospel of Christ. While in Mississippi, his outspoken nature and support and leadership in civil rights demonstrations resulted in repeated harassment, beatings and imprisonment. He again was arrested in 2005 year while protesting in Washington D.C. against U. S. Government defunding of programs aiding the poor. In Mendenhall, Perkins and his wife, Vera Mae, founded Voice of Calvary Ministries. This Christian community development ministry started a church, health center, leadership development program, thrift store, low-income housing development, and training center. From this ministry, other development projects started in the neighboring towns of Canton, New Hebron and Edwards. Philip K. Reed, the previous pastor of Voice of Calvary Fellowship, has assumed the leadership of this dynamic ministry. In 1982, the Perkins family returned to California and lived in the city of Pasadena where Perkins and his wife founded Harambee Christian Family Center in Northwest Pasadena, a neighborhood that had one of the highest daytime crime rates in California. Harambee is yet standing, running numerous programs including after school tutoring, Good News Bible Clubs, an award-winning technology center, summer day camp, youth internship programs, and a college scholarship program. In 1983, while yet in California, Perkins and his wife, along with a few friends and other major supporters, established the John M. Perkins Foundation for Reconciliation & Development, Inc for the sole purpose of supporting their mission of advancing the principles of Christian community development and racial reconciliation throughout the world.

Rev. John M. Perkins became involved in the civil rights movement after returning to Mississippi in 1960. He recalls being arrested in Mendenhall in 1969. After the arrest of Perkins and his young parishioners, people from around the county converged on the jail. Perkins marks this incident as the beginning of the civil rights movement in Simpson County.