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Racial Unity and the Church
Manage episode 385201900 series 2772955
Grace Based Families Podcast
Nov 22, 2023
- Episode 112
- Host: Karis Murray
- Guest: Sam Melvin, Executive Director of Church and Race
Karis and Sam explore the deeply rooted issue of racism within the church. Sam shares his personal experiences as a black man attending a predominantly white church, and how his faith has guided him through these challenges. Our conversation delves into the interpretation of racism in the Bible, systemic racism ingrained in the U.S., and the role of the church during the Civil Rights Movement. In the latter part of the episode, Sam provides valuable insights on the importance of repentance, forgiveness, and open dialogue in the pursuit of racial unity and reconciliation. Through his powerful analogy of racial unity to a marriage, Sam underscores the need for mutual respect, submission, and understanding. We also reflect on the critical work done by the Church and Race ministry, emphasizing the importance of sticking to their mission to achieve racial unity. This episode serves as an eye-opening journey towards racial reconciliation in the church, and we invite you to join us in this essential conversation.
- The Church and Race website coming soon
- Send your question, comment and prayer requests to: family@gracebasedfamilies.com
- Make a donation at the Grace Based Families website
113 episod
Manage episode 385201900 series 2772955
Grace Based Families Podcast
Nov 22, 2023
- Episode 112
- Host: Karis Murray
- Guest: Sam Melvin, Executive Director of Church and Race
Karis and Sam explore the deeply rooted issue of racism within the church. Sam shares his personal experiences as a black man attending a predominantly white church, and how his faith has guided him through these challenges. Our conversation delves into the interpretation of racism in the Bible, systemic racism ingrained in the U.S., and the role of the church during the Civil Rights Movement. In the latter part of the episode, Sam provides valuable insights on the importance of repentance, forgiveness, and open dialogue in the pursuit of racial unity and reconciliation. Through his powerful analogy of racial unity to a marriage, Sam underscores the need for mutual respect, submission, and understanding. We also reflect on the critical work done by the Church and Race ministry, emphasizing the importance of sticking to their mission to achieve racial unity. This episode serves as an eye-opening journey towards racial reconciliation in the church, and we invite you to join us in this essential conversation.
- The Church and Race website coming soon
- Send your question, comment and prayer requests to: family@gracebasedfamilies.com
- Make a donation at the Grace Based Families website
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