Faith and Race Podcast
53 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Welcome to the Faith and Race Podcast! The Faith and Race Podcast is designed to help churches host constructive dialogue about faith, race and the Church. Every episode has a specific focus on the intersection of history, institutions, scripture, prayer, race and justice. These episodes will bring the diverse insights and experiences into churches, homes and hearts across Missouri and beyond.
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Episode 2: Past's Presence with Drs. John Wright and Arnold Parks
June 02, 2020 15:46 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBAbout This Episode Join host Connor Kenaston as he talks with Dr. John Wright and Dr. Arnold Parks, co-authors of African American United Methodist Churches in Missouri. Dr. Arnold Parks is a former sociologist professor at Lincoln University in Jefferson City and is currently a pastor. Dr. John Wright was a school principal for over 40 years. They speak to how the United Methodist church in Missouri interacted with and even, at times, contributed to the history of slavery and segregation ...
Season 1 Episode 1: Why We Need to Talk About Race with Cody Collier
March 30, 2020 14:57 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBWelcome to the Faith and Race Podcast! The Faith and Race Podcast is designed to help churches host constructive dialogue about faith, race and the Church. Every episode has a specific focus on the intersection of history, institutions, scripture, prayer, race and justice. These episodes will bring the diverse insights and experiences into churches, homes and hearts across Missouri and beyond.
Episode 1: Why We Need to Talk About Race with Cody Collier
March 30, 2020 14:57 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBAbout This Episode In our first episode, host Connor Kenaston talks to Rev. Cody Collier about why it is important for people of faith to talk about race within the Church, finding our identity in Christ and tools in building inclusiveness. “The conversation about race in the Church also has a long way to go. American churches remain largely segregated and race issues can be a tricky topic to know how to engage from the pulpit. For the exception of observing in January Dr. King’s cele...