Best Bobbie Gray Podcasts (2024)

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Political Virtues: Faith 31:08

1h ago31:08

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Pastor Steve Bateman hosted Austin and Isaac for a discussion on the political virtue of faith. Pastor Steve believes that despite the trouble regarding Christianity and politics, Christians should remain politically engaged. By exercising our faith and being reasonable (Philippians 4), we can bless our neighbors with our political engagement. Stev…

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Jahmal Mayfield - Smoke Kings 18:45

4d ago18:45

18:45

This week on the podcast I read Jahmal Mayfield's Smoke Kings. Also wrote a review here: https://medium.com/@bobbywwilsonjr/smoke-kings-a4d940ab4832 Keep reading! Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-most-dangerous-thing-in-america/id1551126578 https://open.spotify.com/show/5xky9xGXgdh0bTcUx1yNEf?si=c1b3769405b64615 h…

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American Exceptionalism with John Wilsey 30:32

6d ago30:32

30:32

Austin is joined today by Dr. John D. Wilsey, author of American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion: Reassessing the History of an Idea (IVP, 2015). Dr. Wilsey has much to teach us about history and how Americans have thought about themselves and their place in the world. While American Exceptionalism has sometimes referred to an imperialist mindset…

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Political Convictions and Race with Justin Giboney 29:04

14d ago29:04

29:04

Justin Giboney is a husband, father, attorney, ordained minister, and author. He is the co-founder & president of the & Campaign and host of the church politics podcast. He joins Austin and Isaac to talk about politics and race. Political convictions aren't the only things that divide Christians. We are still divided by ideas about race as well. Ju…

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Donovan X. Ramsey - When Crack Was King Acts V - VIII 39:49

18d ago39:49

39:49

This week on the podcast I finished Donovan X. Ramsey's When Crack Was King. Keep reading! Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-most-dangerous-thing-in-america/id1551126578 https://open.spotify.com/show/5xky9xGXgdh0bTcUx1yNEf?si=c1b3769405b64615 https://soundcloud.com/bobby-wilson-588095918 Music from TheKeepRunning: …

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Political Idolatry: Do We Know it When We See it? With Derwin Gray 26:34

20d ago26:34

26:34

Austin and Isaac are joined by Dr. Derwin Gray to discuss political idolatry in our churches. Dr. Gray is both a pastor and scholar. We wanted to hear from him about this difficult topic, and the fruit he's seeing from it in our churches. We discuss the different manifestations of political idolatry, its causes, and the terrible fruit it produces. …

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Political Convictions: How We Hold Them 37:02

27d ago37:02

37:02

Pastor Joshua Chatman joins Austin to talk about how to be agents of unity in difficult political seasons. We learned during the last election cycle of the deep divides within the Church over politics. Josh and Austin talk about what we should not do, and what we should do as we relate to our brothers and sisters who think differently about politic…

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Donovan X. Ramsey - When Crack Was King ActsI-IV 36:01

1M ago36:01

36:01

This week on the podcast I read the first half of Donovan X. Ramsey's excellent book When Crack Was King. Keep reading! Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-most-dangerous-thing-in-america/id1551126578 https://open.spotify.com/show/5xky9xGXgdh0bTcUx1yNEf?si=c1b3769405b64615 https://soundcloud.com/bobby-wilson-58809591…

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Political Convictions: What Are They? 33:05

1M ago33:05

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Dan Darling joins the show once again to talk through political convictions. It's no secret that this is a difficult political season for a lot of Christians. Without diving into the weeds of any specific issue, Dan and Austin discuss how we should arrive at our political convictions and how we should relate to brothers and sisters who have arrived…

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July 4th Special: Black and Patriotic with Bobby Scott 36:42

1M ago36:42

36:42

Happy fourth of July! This week we are joined by special guest, Pastor Bobby Scott. "Bible Bobby" is a friend of the ministry who has been on the podcast and has written for us several times. He has a particular interest in black history and all the ways our nation has failed to live up to its ideals in its treatment of black people. Despite this, …

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Hanif Abdurraqib - There's Always This Year (Second Half) 27:16

2M ago27:16

27:16

This week on the podcast I finished Hanif Abdurraqib's There's Always This Year. Keep reading! Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-most-dangerous-thing-in-america/id1551126578 https://open.spotify.com/show/5xky9xGXgdh0bTcUx1yNEf?si=c1b3769405b64615 https://soundcloud.com/bobby-wilson-588095918 Music from TheKeepRunni…

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Adoption, Prayer, and the Unexpected 33:55

2M ago33:55

33:55

On today's special episode, Pastor Isaac Adams interviews one of his church members, Brittany Elmer. Brittany and her husband have adopted three special needs children, none of whom share their ethnicity. Her son, Isaac, went to be with the Lord earlier this year. Brittany shares how the prayers of her friends carried her through that tragedy, and …

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Hanif Abdurraqib - There's Always This Year (First Half) 35:00

2M ago35:00

35:00

This week on the podcast I read Hanif Abdurraqib's There's Always This Year. Keep reading! Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-most-dangerous-thing-in-america/id1551126578 https://open.spotify.com/show/5xky9xGXgdh0bTcUx1yNEf?si=c1b3769405b64615 https://soundcloud.com/bobby-wilson-588095918 Music from TheKeepRunning: …

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End the Stalemate: How to Have Hard Conversations with Tim Muehlhoff 38:27

2M ago38:27

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Dr. Timothy Muehlhoff is a professor of communication at BIOLA University in California. He is also co-author of End the Stalemate: Move Past Cancel Culture to Meaningful Conversations along with his BIOLA colleague Sean McDowell. This book, which came out today, is an excellent resource for what to do when conversations feel stuck, as can often ha…

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Transracial Adoption with Brittany Salmon 35:43

2M ago35:43

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Brittany Salmon is a scholar and author of It Takes More than Love: A Christian Guide to Navigating the Complexities of Cross-Cultural Adoption (Moody, 2022). She is also the adoptive mother to three children who do not share her ethnicity, so her teaching on transracial adoption is not simply academic. She has spent many hours listening to birth m…

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Biblical Theology: Minor Prophets 47:56

2M ago47:56

47:56

We're back in our Bible study series with Adrianna Anderson. Today we look at the minor prophets, where we see a fuller picture of God's mercy to His people, Israel, and to the nations. There are plenty of sober warnings of judgment, but God's mercy shines through these books as time and again the people are given chances to repent and know God as …

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Raising the Next Generation 34:27

3M ago34:27

34:27

Few things are as difficult as parenting. If you desire to raise your kids to be agents of unity among God's people, it is even harder. Josh Chatman, host of the Train 'em Up podcast stops by to talk about parenting. Austin and Josh shared their experience of both raising children who do not share their ethnicity. We hope this episode is helpful be…

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Biblical Theology: Major Prophets | God's faithfulness 22:53

3M ago22:53

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Today, Adrianna and Austin are exploring the major prophets and seeing God's plan for His people from all nations. While these books occur in the context immediately preceding and during the Exile, God's faithfulness permeates the whole thing. We see that God has not forgotten His people or His covenant with them. We see that while He uses the nati…

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Biblical Theology: The Exile | Interracial Marriage 32:59

3M ago32:59

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What does the Bible say about interracial marriage? Adrianna Anderson and Austin Suter continue this exploration of Biblical Theology as we look at Daniel, Esther, Nehemiah, and Ezra. These books represent the exile and the mercy of God in allowing the exile to end and for God's people to return to Jerusalem. Ezra and Nehemiah both contain referenc…

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Biblical Theology: History Books 34:56

3M ago34:56

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Is the idea of race in the Bible? In the last episode of this series, Adrianna Anderson joined Austin to study the books of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth. This week, we’re looking at the history books of the Old Testament: Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles. God’s desire for His people was to be a light to the Nations. In these books, we see Israel relating …

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Biblical Theology: Joshua - Ruth 52:24

3M ago52:24

52:24

Adrianna Anderson is back as we continue walking through the Old Testament. These three books, Joshua, Judges, and Ruth, share the history of God's people in the promised land. There is much history here to lament and learn from, and thankfully there is history to celebrate as well. We see the people being influenced by the nations around them, and…

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Biblical Theology: The Law 37:15

4M ago37:15

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Adrianna Anderson is back with us to discuss the law: Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. We take a high-level view of these books and see the many lessons God has for His people in dealing with the nations. From this, we are able to start building a Biblical theology of race and ethnicity as we see God's heart for the nations present from the beg…

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Biblical Theology: Exodus 49:06

4M ago49:06

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We continue our Bible study series by looking at the book of Exodus. There are many ethnic issues in this book, from the oppression of the Israelites by the Egyptians, to the covenant faithfulness of Zipporah. This was a fascinating discussion and we hope you are encouraged. LINKS & SHOW NOTES: This UWP Podcast Episode was produced by Josh Deng wit…

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Biblical Theology: Genesis 46:38

4M ago46:38

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We are kicking off our Bible Study or Biblical Theology series with the book of Genesis. Adrianna Anderson brings her expertise as a Bible scholar to help us look at Scripture to see God's plan for diversity and ethnic harmony. There is so much in Scripture on this topic. Genesis is packed full of promises for the nations, as you will hear in this …

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Faith Over Fear: Speaking Out as a White Woman with Courtney Reissig 36:02

4M ago36:02

36:02

Austin and Isaac were pleased to welcome Courtney Reissig to the studio today. Courtney is an accomplished author who has also been writing for us for years. We talked with her about her burden to speak out on racial matters and overcoming her own self-consciousness to do so. We hope you're encouraged by her example and our conversation together. L…

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Multi-Ethnic Ministry in London 31:24

5M ago31:24

31:24

What does multi-ethnic ministry look like in different contexts? Pastor Yannick Christos-Wahab joins us to talk about his church in London. We hear about similarities and differences between the UK and the US, and Yannick gives us a positive vision for being salt and light in a dark world. LINKS & SHOW NOTES: This UWP Podcast Episode was produced b…

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What if my Church doesn't Care? 30:22

5M ago30:22

30:22

Isaac and Austin sit down for the second installment in our FAQ series with a question we often get on the road - "what if my church doesn't care about ethnic unity?" We talk through scenarios when someone might want to leave their church, but spend most of the conversation cautioning against making quick decisions or judgments about others. Not ev…

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Paul Beatty - The Sellout 22:51

5M ago22:51

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This week on the podcast I read Paul Beatty's The Sellout. Keep reading! If you're intrested in the project mentioned on the pod, it's non-book related. https://www.boxdscore.com/ Like the pod about Black books? Buy a Black book! https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Sand-Bobby-Wilson-ebook/dp/B08GZWNMP2 Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.co…

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Praying Against Antisemitism with Randy Newman 34:12

5M ago34:12

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Dr. Randy Newman joins Austin to discuss the disturbing increase in antisemitism happening in the world right now. Randy shares his own experience with antisemitism, shares some of his family history, and provides a theological perspective on why history keeps repeating itself. We hope you will join us in praying for our Jewish neighbors. LINKS & S…

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The Necessity of a Charitable Disposition 32:47

5M ago32:47

32:47

Pastor Josh Chatman is back with us because he thinks Christians need to grow in our application of charity. Christian charity is just another way to speak about loving our neighbors, which is a duty all of us have. We don't have to agree with, understand, or even like someone to be kind to them. We do this in our churches, families, and workplaces…

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Black History Month: Black Abolitionists 37:11

6M ago37:11

37:11

When we think of abolitionists, most of us think of Abraham Lincoln or John Brown. But there were many black abolitionists doing the work who, for whatever reason, haven't received the recognition they deserve. In this episode, Jasmine Holmes stops by to educate us on some of the black abolitionists who helped bring about the end of slavery and who…

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Black History Month: Martin Luther King, Jr 42:34

6M ago42:34

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As we continue our Black History Month series, we look today at the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was a remarkably gifted man who managed to lead the complex, often contentious movement we now think of as the Civil Rights Movement. Though he is beloved in our day, he was hated in his own. Helping us think through all of this is Dr. K…

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Black History Month: The Faith of the Enslaved, with Jasmine Holmes 27:33

6M ago27:33

27:33

Continuing our Black History Month series, Jasmine Holmes stops by the podcast to talk about the faith of American slaves and the persecution they endured. We also discuss historical sources that can give us an an idea of what slavery was like for the saints who lived through it. God sustained His people and heard their prayers, even in the worst c…

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Black History Month: Francis Grimke 23:37

6M ago23:37

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It will surprise no one to see that we're kicking off Black History Month by talking about Francis Grimke. Francis was a pastor in Washington, DC in the early 1900s. He was a former slave who lived an extraordinary life. His work inspired Isaac to start this ministry, so we feel a special connection to his life and work. Be encouraged by this faith…

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#71 - THE SLENDER MAN STABBINGS 52:18

6M ago52:18

52:18

Welcome to the 71st episode of Something Sinister! In this episode, Alexa tells the story of the Slender Man Stabbings to another fellow podcaster, Hannah the host of Our Non-Toxic Podcast. This is such a wild story to me and I'm glad the outcome wasn't worse than it was!Sources: Fox 6, NBC News, Biography, Reddit, NY Post Podcast available on Appl…

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The Asian American Experience with Mike Ahn 27:31

7M ago27:31

27:31

Austin is joined in the studio today by Dr. Mike Ahn, Interim Dean of Spiritual Development at BIOLA University. Mike graciously shared something of the Asian American experience with us, an experience which is often misunderstood or overlooked, even by those who care about ethnic harmony. Mike shares how common conceptions of Asian Americans are t…

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Special Release! Ray Ortlund Sermon 39:41

7M ago39:41

39:41

Some surprise encouragement for your weekend! Ray Ortlund, of Immanuel Church in Nashville, recently preached at Iron City Church in Birmingham to celebrate the anniversary of Isaac's installation as lead pastor. The sermon was on the Christian's hope of heaven, and it was so moving for us that we wanted to make sure you all had the chance to hear …

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Highlighting Diversity with Carl Laferton 27:23

7M ago27:23

27:23

Austin is joined today by Carl Laferton, Executive Vice President of The Good Book Company (TGBC). We talk about the children's books published by TGBC, and how the illustrations both reflect historical accuracy and highlight diversity. We also talk about TGBC's lay-level commentary series, and how diverse authors contributed to the project. Carl s…

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Crossing the Tracks: Loving Neighbors Who Aren't Like Us with Josh Chatman 37:56

7M ago37:56

37:56

Pastor Josh Chatman joins Austin once again to discuss loving our neighbors. How can we better love our neighbors who are not like us? How do we even go about doing it when society is so often segregated? Josh encourages us to look for diversity that we might be missing, and then share some helpful tips for how we can build relationships outside ou…

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Don't Lose Your First Love 27:50

7M ago27:50

27:50

To kick off the new year, Austin and Isaac sit down to discuss Jesus' warning to the Church of Ephesus from Revelation 2. Jesus admonished them for losing their first love. We talk about how loving Jesus should supersede everything else we do as a ministry and as Christians. Whatever good works God has prepared for us are meant to be fueled by our …

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Structured Prayer with Josh Chatman 40:48

8M ago40:48

40:48

Josh Chatman, pastor at Midtown Baptist Church joins Austin today to talk about our prayers lives. Specifically, they discuss structured prayers and how praying different kinds of prayers can help us when we feel stuck, get us to pray about different things, and create a more rich prayer life. We hope this episode encourages you to pray in ways you…

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The Incarnation with Fred Sanders 37:22

8M ago37:22

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Merry Christmas from United? We Pray. For this very special Christmas episode, we sit down with Dr. Fred Sanders to talk about the Incarnation of Christ. What does it mean that Jesus came to Earth as a baby boy? What does it mean that he came as a Jewish baby boy with a specific ethnicity? We talk about redemption, union with Christ, prayer, and wh…

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Ethnic Sins with Shai Linne 42:14

8M ago42:14

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Shai Linne joins us again today to talk about his section in The New Reformation (Moody, 2020) in which he outlines various ethnic sins which commonly fall under the heading "racism." By differentiating these kinds of sins, Shai gives us tools to deal with them from Scripture and lowers the temperature of the conversation by removing a label that a…

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#70 - SARAH BOONE - THE SUITCASE KILLER 1:00:09

8M ago1:00:09

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Welcome to the 70th episode of Something Sinister! In this episode, Alexa tells the story of Sarah Boone, the Suitcase Killer to her friend/SIL April. All I have to say is if your significant other wants you to get into a suit say HELL NO! Check out the full police interview here: https://youtu.be/w1u1-i_ubeU?si=Xxe-ijyCpp-sY2uTSources: Fox 35 Orla…

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The Evangelical Imagination with Karen Swallow Prior 32:01

8M ago32:01

32:01

It was an honor to be joined by Dr. Karen Swallow Prior, author of the new book The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, & Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis. Dr. Prior has keen insight into the role our imaginations play in creating assumptions about ourselves and those around us. She shares how the Evangelical imagination was created …

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Studying History with Matt Hall 35:48

8M ago35:48

35:48

Isaac and Austin sit down with Dr. Matt Hall, who is the Provost at BIOLA in California. We discuss his interest in history. There are good and bad ways to study history, so we talk about pitfalls to avoid and how we can make sure we're being as honest as possible. We also talk about black history and ways it has been neglected, abused, or viewed t…

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#69 - MOSCOW MURDERS UPDATE 56:11

9M ago56:11

56:11

Welcome to the 69th episode of Something Sinister! In this episode, Alexa discusses with her friend, Kate the updates to the Moscow Murders Case that took place a year ago this November in Moscow, Idaho. 4 innocent people lost their lives and the main suspect is still in the midst of his trial. Listen and sip along!Sources: foxnews.com, nbcnews.com…

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Does Jew & Gentile equal Black & White? 43:14

9M ago43:14

43:14

How does the Biblical concept of ethnicity relate to our modern conceptions of race? Does Jew and Gentile equal Black & White? Shai Linne is back to take us through Scripture to show how God's promise to Abraham for a multi-ethnic family is central to the gospel and our lives together as Christians. We hope you are encouraged to look to Scripture f…

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Talking to Kids about Race 50:53

9M ago50:53

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Talking with kids about race is hard but important work. Shai Linne is back with us to share his own childhood experience, as well as advice for talking with kids about race. We want to be proactive in teaching our children that they are made in the image of God, and they are valuable and beautiful. We also want to prepare them for this fallen worl…

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#68 - GYPSY ROSE BLANCHARD 44:47

9M ago44:47

44:47

Welcome to the 68th episode of Something Sinister! In this episode, Alexa discusses with her friend, Nok the Springfield MO case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and specifically her upcoming release date. This case is a little too close to home for this Missouri girls. Listen and sip along! Sources: foxnews.com, ky3.com This episode is available on Spotify…

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