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283 - The Generational Impact of Systemic Racism and the Glorious Hope of Advent with Author, Professor, and Public Theologian Dr. Esau McCaulley
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Author, Professor, and Public Theologian, Dr. Esau McCaulley helps the Be the Bridge community make sense of God in the context of a racialized society in this podcast episode. He shares part of his own family’s story and lived experience of systemic injustice. And he talks about how the church in America hasn’t reckoned with its sin. Latasha and Esau laugh together and share words of hope as they talk about the hope of Advent and work of God.
Join in the conversation on our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn to let us know your thoughts on this episode!
Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown
Producer, Editor, & Music - Travon Potts with Integrated Entertainment Studios
Assistant Producer & Transcriber - Sarah Connatser
Quotes:
“The impact of systemic racism is up close and personal with people that you know, and a lot of times we just don't talk about it.” -Latasha Morrison
“I think there's this fear that a deep confession is not something that the American church can survive.” -Esau McCaulley
“Repentance exists, because it presupposes sin. And if we can't repent, then we can't experience the fullness of redemption.” -Esau McCaulley
Links:
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Resources Mentioned:
Reading While Black book by Esau McCaulley
Josey Johnson’s Hair and the Holy Spirit book by Esau McCaulley
How Far to the Promised Land book by Esau McCaulley
How the Faith that Arose from the Cotton Fields Challenges Me article by Esau McCaulley
The Fullness of Time series edited by Esau McCaulley
Connect with Esau McCaulley:
Instagram
Connect with Be the Bridge:
Connect with Latasha Morrison:
Not all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.
129 episodes
Manage episode 390337735 series 2701761
Author, Professor, and Public Theologian, Dr. Esau McCaulley helps the Be the Bridge community make sense of God in the context of a racialized society in this podcast episode. He shares part of his own family’s story and lived experience of systemic injustice. And he talks about how the church in America hasn’t reckoned with its sin. Latasha and Esau laugh together and share words of hope as they talk about the hope of Advent and work of God.
Join in the conversation on our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn to let us know your thoughts on this episode!
Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown
Producer, Editor, & Music - Travon Potts with Integrated Entertainment Studios
Assistant Producer & Transcriber - Sarah Connatser
Quotes:
“The impact of systemic racism is up close and personal with people that you know, and a lot of times we just don't talk about it.” -Latasha Morrison
“I think there's this fear that a deep confession is not something that the American church can survive.” -Esau McCaulley
“Repentance exists, because it presupposes sin. And if we can't repent, then we can't experience the fullness of redemption.” -Esau McCaulley
Links:
Ads: Spotify for Podcasters [Record, edit, distribute your podcast. Download the Spotify for Podcasters app or go to www.spotify.com/podcasters to get started]
Sign up for the Be the Bridge Newsletter
Become a Donor of Be the Bridge
Shop the Be the Bridge Online Shop
Resources Mentioned:
Reading While Black book by Esau McCaulley
Josey Johnson’s Hair and the Holy Spirit book by Esau McCaulley
How Far to the Promised Land book by Esau McCaulley
How the Faith that Arose from the Cotton Fields Challenges Me article by Esau McCaulley
The Fullness of Time series edited by Esau McCaulley
Connect with Esau McCaulley:
Instagram
Connect with Be the Bridge:
Connect with Latasha Morrison:
Not all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.
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