Just Thinking Podcast
248 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4.2K ratingsJust Thinking is a long-form, expository podcast that boldly confronts cultural, social, political, and theological issues through an orthodox biblical worldview. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcast-just/support
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JT 50 ‘Tribalism & The Imago Dei’
October 17, 2018 00:54 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBRecording artist and entrepreneur Kanye West made news - again - recently when he met with President Donald Trump at the White House. But some are asking: why would this make news to begin with? Good question. Why is it considered taboo in some ethnic circles for a black person, like West, to independently form and express political views that are different from other black people, many of whom believe he is obligated to represent because of his ethnicity? Another good question. Listen as Dar...
EP # 048 | The Church
October 10, 2018 04:32 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBEvangelical social justicians continue to preach that ‘the church should resemble the communities it serves.’ Sounds like a harmless enough idea, but the question is, is it biblical? In this episode of the Just Thinking podcast, Darrell and ‘Omaha’ (Virgil Walker) discuss to what degree, if any, is ethnic diversity within local church congregations mandated in Scripture. Resources Related episodes * N/A Related blog articles * N/A Related external media * N/A Support To support...
JT 49 ‘The Church’
October 10, 2018 01:32 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBEvangelical social justicians continue to preach that 'the church should resemble the communities it serves.' Sounds like a harmless enough idea, but the question is, is it biblical? In this episode of the Just Thinking broadcast, Darrell and 'Omaha' (Virgil Walker) discuss to what degree, if any, is ethnic diversity within local church congregations mandated in Scripture. Help make this podcast possible by support us on Patreon. Click here to partner with us. Go get your favorite...
EP # 047 | Where is Your Hope?
October 03, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBIt has been said that politics is a dirty business. That truism was put to the test recently, as things turned ugly on Capitol Hill during Senate hearings held amid sexual abuse allegations made against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh by Christine Blasey Ford. Evangelical Christians have a lot riding on a Kavanaugh confirmation to the Supreme Court, particularly as it relates to the issue of abortion. But what if Kavanaugh is not confirmed? What then? Listen as Darrell and Omaha (Vir...
JT 48 ‘Where Is Your Hope?’
October 03, 2018 02:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBIt has been said that politics is a dirty business. That truism was put to the test recently, as things turned ugly on Capitol Hill during Senate hearings held amid sexual abuse allegations made against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh by Christine Blasey Ford. Evangelical Christians have a lot riding on a Kavanaugh confirmation to the Supreme Court, particularly as it relates to the issue of abortion. But what if Kavanaugh is not confirmed? What then? Listen as Darrell and Omaha (Virgil...
EP # 046 | Anne Hathaway: The $35M SJW
September 26, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBRecently, actress Anne Hathaway, 35, who, purportedly, is worth upwards of $35M, accepted the National Ally for Equality award from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). But in giving her acceptance speech, Hathaway presented a visage of love and equality that should cause all Christians everywhere to stop and think about what love and equality actually are in reality. In this episode of the Just Thinking podcast, Darrell and Omaha (Virgil Walker) do just that, as they discuss Hathaway’s subjec...
JT 47 ‘Anne Hathaway: The $35M SJW’
September 26, 2018 02:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBRecently, actress Anne Hathaway, 35, who, purportedly, is worth upwards of $35M, accepted the National Ally for Equality award from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). But in giving her acceptance speech, Hathaway presented a visage of love and equality that should cause all Christians everywhere to stop and think about what love and equality actually are in reality. In this episode of the Just Thinking podcast, Darrell and Omaha (Virgil Walker) do just that, as they discuss Hathaway's subjectiv...
EP # 045 | Social Justice & the Gospel
September 19, 2018 03:56 - 1 hour - 48 MBIn this episode of the Just Thinking podcast, Darrell and ‘Omaha’ (Virgil) discuss the Statement on Social Justice & The Gospel, which was released on 9/4/18, and with which Darrell was directly involved. Resources Related episodes * N/A Related blog articles * Angry At Sin Related external media * Statement on Social Justice & The Gospel * Darrell’s interview on Airing the Addisons - 9/14/18 (Urban Family Talk) Support To support the podcast, please click here or copy/paste ...
JT 46: Social Justice & The Gospel
September 19, 2018 00:56 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn this episode of the Just Thinking broadcast, Darrell and 'Omaha' (Virgil) discuss the Statement on Social Justice & The Gospel, which was released on 9/4/18, and with which Darrell was directly involved. Link to the Statement on Social Justice & The Gospel: statementonsocialjustice.com Link to Darrell's 9/14/18 interview on Airing the Addisons on Urban Family Talk: urbanfamilytalk.com/radio Angry At Sin - Darrell B. Harrison, Just Thinking Blog Help make this podcast possible by support ...
EP # 044 | Police Violence
September 12, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBIn yet another incident of violence involving police and an ethnic minority, Dallas, TX police officer Amber Guyger, has been charged with manslaughter for shooting and killing Mr. Botham Jean. Reportedly, Officer Guyger mistook Mr. Jean’s apartment for her own and shot him when he opened the door to his own residence. In this episode of the Just Thinking broadcast, Darrell and ‘Omaha’ (Virgil Walker) discuss the concerning circumstances surrounding this incident, while pointing listeners ...
JT 45 ‘Police Violence’
September 12, 2018 02:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBIn yet another incident of violence involving police and an ethnic minority, Dallas, TX police officer Amber Guyger, has been charged with manslaughter for shooting and killing Mr. Botham Jean. Reportedly, Officer Guyger mistook Mr. Jean's apartment for her own and shot him when he opened the door to his own residence. In this episode of the Just Thinking broadcast, Darrell and 'Omaha' (Virgil Walker) discuss the concerning circumstances surrounding this incident, while pointing listeners to ...
EP # 043 | Aretha Franklin Eulogy
September 05, 2018 04:25 - 54 minutes - 31.2 MBThe funeral for the “Queen of Soul”, Aretha Franklin, who died on August 16, 2018, was held on August 31, 2018. The Rev. Jasper Williams, pastor in Atlanta, performed the eulogy. In reflecting on Aretha Franklin’s legacy, Williams who, in 1984, eulogized Franklin’s father, Rev. C.L. Franklin, made some rather pointed and blunt comments about the state of the “black community” in America today. In this episode of the Just Thinking broadcast, Darrell and ‘Omaha’ (Virgil) unpack Williams’ “co...
JT 44 ‘Aretha Franklin Eulogy’
September 05, 2018 01:25 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBThe funeral for the "Queen of Soul", Aretha Franklin, who died on August 16, 2018, was held on August 31, 2018. The Rev. Jasper Williams, pastor in Atlanta, performed the eulogy. In reflecting on Aretha Franklin's legacy, Williams who, in 1984, eulogized Franklin's father, Rev. C.L. Franklin, made some rather pointed and blunt comments about the state of the "black community" in America today. In this episode of the Just Thinking broadcast, Darrell and 'Omaha' (Virgil) unpack Williams' "contr...
EP # 042 | The Narrow Road (Part 2)
August 29, 2018 05:18 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn this episode of the Just Thinking podcast, Darrell and Omaha (Virgil Walker) continue their discussion of Living Out ministry’s 10-question audit, “How Biblically Inclusive Is Your Church?”, which they initially discussed in episode 42, entitled ‘The Narrow Road’. This is an expanded, “double-album” episode in which the aforementioned brothers take the time to exposit each of the 10 “audit statements” one-by-one, and apply gospel-centered context to each statement in the spirit of “spea...
JT 43 ‘The Narrow Road’ Part 2
August 29, 2018 02:18 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBIn this episode of the Just Thinking broadcast, Darrell and Omaha (Virgil Walker) continue their discussion of Living Out ministry's 10-question audit, "How Biblically Inclusive Is Your Church?", which they initially discussed in episode 42, entitled 'The Narrow Road'. This is an expanded, "double-album" episode in which the aforementioned brothers take the time to exposit each of the 10 "audit statements" one-by-one, and apply gospel-centered context to each statement in the spirit of "speak...
EP # 041 | The Narrow Road (Part 1)
August 22, 2018 03:05 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIt seems increasing numbers of so-called ‘evangelical’ Christian ministries are buying into a socio-cultural paradigm of Christianity, particularly as it relates to “affirming” professing believers who identify as “same-sex attracted”. One of the ways they do this is by focusing on virtues like ‘community’, ‘unity’, and ‘diversity’. So much so that a ministry based in the United Kingdom has gone as far as encouraging churches to audit themselves to ensure they are being “biblically inclusi...
JT 42 ‘The Narrow Road’
August 22, 2018 00:05 - 1 hour - 170 MBIt seems increasing numbers of so-called 'evangelical' Christian ministries are buying into a socio-cultural paradigm of Christianity, particularly as it relates to "affirming" professing believers who identify as "same-sex attracted". One of the ways they do this is by focusing on virtues like 'community', 'unity', and 'diversity'. So much so that a ministry based in the United Kingdom has gone as far as encouraging churches to audit themselves to ensure they are being "biblically inclusive"...
EP # 040 | Identity Crisis
August 15, 2018 05:47 - 54 minutes - 30.9 MBCan one politician affect evangelicals so much that they feel they no longer have a home in the church? Apparently so. In this episode of the Just Thinking podcast, Darrell and Omaha (Virgil) discuss how one self-described evangelical ‘woman of color’ suddenly feels “homeless”, metaphorically speaking, with Donald Trump in the White House. Scripture texts: Acts 17:26-27; Col. 3:1-3; 1 Cor. 6:19-20. Resources Related episodes * N/A Related blog articles * Hijacking 'Evangelicalism' ...
JT 41 ‘Identity Crisis’
August 15, 2018 02:47 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBCan one politician affect evangelicals so much that they feel they no longer have a home in the church? Apparently so. In this episode of the Just Thinking podcast, Darrell and Omaha (Virgil) discuss how one self-described evangelical ‘woman of color’ suddenly feels “homeless”, metaphorically speaking, with Donald Trump in the White House. Scripture texts: Acts 17:26-27; Col. 3:1-3; 1 Cor. 6:19-20. A Kind of Homelessness: Evangelicals of Color in the Trump Era – Religion & Politics Hijackin...
EP # 039 | Christian Socialism
August 08, 2018 04:40 - 53 minutes - 30.9 MBOn June 26, 2018, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, an avowed Democratic Socialist and active member of the Democratic Socialists of America, defeated incumbent Democrat Joe Crawley in New York City’s 14th District Congressional election. Since then, Ocasio-Cortez has become the new face of socialism in America, attracting support from all walks of life, particularly from Millennials. In this episode of the Just Thinking broadcast, Darrell and Virgil (Omaha) dig deeper into what socialism is (and ...
JT 40 ‘Christian Socialism’
August 08, 2018 01:40 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBOn June 26, 2018, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, an avowed Democratic Socialist and active member of the Democratic Socialists of America, defeated incumbent Democrat Joe Crawley in New York City's 14th District Congressional election. Since then, Ocasio-Cortez has become the new face of socialism in America, attracting support from all walks of life, particularly from Millennials. In this episode of the Just Thinking broadcast, Darrell and Virgil (Omaha) dig deeper into what socialism is (and isn...
EP # 038 | Revoice Conference
August 01, 2018 06:00 - 53 minutes - 30.9 MBOn this episode of the Just Thinking broadcast, Darrell and Omaha (Virgil Walker) discuss the 2018 Revoice Conference, held in St. Louis, MO on July 26-28, under the mission of: “Supporting, encouraging, and empowering gay, lesbian, same-sex attracted, and other LGBT Christians so they can flourish while observing the historic, Christian doctrine of marriage and sexuality.” Listen as these brothers, lovingly yet firmly, express their own concerns about how Revoice, and evangelical movement...
JT 39 ‘Revoice Conference’
August 01, 2018 03:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBOn this episode of the Just Thinking broadcast, Darrell and Omaha (Virgil Walker) discuss the 2018 Revoice Conference, held in St. Louis, MO on July 26-28, under the mission of: "Supporting, encouraging, and empowering gay, lesbian, same-sex attracted, and other LGBT Christians so they can flourish while observing the historic, Christian doctrine of marriage and sexuality." Listen as these brothers, lovingly yet firmly, express their own concerns about how Revoice, and evangelical movements l...
EP # 037 | Call to Pause?
July 25, 2018 05:00 - 54 minutes - 30.9 MBA group of evangelical Christians has come together under the banner ‘Call To Pause’ to argue against the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court. Their primary rationale is that Kavanaugh’s appointment would be detrimental to the poor and “disenfranchised” and would foster an ongoing “culture war”. Listen as Darrell and ‘Omaha’ (who is back in the saddle after a two-week hiatus from behind the mic) take an in-depth look at what ‘Call To Pause’ is advocatin...
JT 38 ‘Call To Pause?’
July 25, 2018 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBA group of evangelical Christians has come together under the banner 'Call To Pause' to argue against the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court. Their primary rationale is that Kavanaugh's appointment would be detrimental to the poor and "disenfranchised" and would foster an ongoing "culture war". Listen as Darrell and 'Omaha' (who is back in the saddle after a two-week hiatus from behind the mic) take an in-depth look at what 'Call To Pause' is advocating a...
EP # 036 | Uprooting Anger
July 18, 2018 06:00 - 54 minutes - 24.7 MBSinful anger is a problem for many people, including Christians, perhaps even you. But what is “sinful” anger? How do we discern sinful anger from righteous anger? How are you and I, as Christians, to deal biblically with our sinful anger? Listen in as Darrell flies solo and takes listeners through the Robert D. Jones book ‘Uprooting Anger: Biblical Help For a Common Problem’ in an effort to help us understand better how to deal with our sinful anger in a gospel-centered way. Resources R...
JT 37 ‘Uprooting Anger’
July 18, 2018 03:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBSinful anger is a problem for many people, including Christians, perhaps even you. But what is "sinful" anger? How do we discern sinful anger from righteous anger? How are you and I, as Christians, to deal biblically with our sinful anger? Listen in as Darrell flies solo and takes listeners through the Robert D. Jones book 'Uprooting Anger: Biblical Help For a Common Problem' in an effort to help us understand better how to deal with our sinful anger in a gospel-centered way. Uprooting Anger,...
EP # 035 | Toward a Pure Church
July 11, 2018 03:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBOn July 2, 2018, Trinity Church of Portland (Oregon) released a statement announcing the removal of Dr. Art Azurdia from his positions as an elder and Senior Minister of Word and Worship at Trinity Church. This sad news served as the impetus for the Just Thinking podcast addressing the broader issue of sexual immorality within the body of Christ as a whole. Please note that this is an expanded episode of the podcast and that Darrell is flying solo, as his trusty sidekick and wingman ‘Omaha...
JT 36 ‘Toward a Pure Church’
July 11, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 66 MB*** Parental Discretion Strongly Advised *** On July 2, 2018, Trinity Church of Portland (Oregon) released a statement announcing the removal of Dr. Art Azurdia from his positions as an elder and Senior Minister of Word and Worship at Trinity Church. This sad news served as the impetus for the Just Thinking podcast addressing the broader issue of sexual immorality within the body of Christ as a whole. Please note that this is an expanded episode of the podcast and that Darrell is flying solo...
EP # 034 | Who Are Those Guys?
July 04, 2018 07:02 - 54 minutes - 30.9 MBThis week we are getting to know the guys behind the podcast. Listen as Darrell and Virgil ask each other questions that they would like to know and you would like to know as well. Resources Related episodes * N/A Related blog articles * N/A Related external media * N/A Support To support the podcast, please click here or copy/paste the following link into your browser - https://justthinking.me/support/ Disclaimer © Darrell B. Harrison and Just Thinking…for Myself 2012-2020. ...
JT 35 ‘Who Are Those Guys?’
July 04, 2018 04:02 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBThis week we are getting to know the guys behind the podcast. Listen as Darrell and Virgil ask each other questions that they would like to know and you would like to know as well. Help make this podcast possible by support us on Patreon. Click here to partner with us. ***ATTENTION B.A.R. LISTENERS*** You missed the 15 issues for $23 but no worries Ligonier Ministry has given you a chance to sign up for Table Talk Magazine for 3 months for FREE!: www.thebarpodcast.com/tabletalk Go sign up...
EP # 033 | Immigration and the Gospel
June 27, 2018 07:02 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBImmigration. It’s today’s “issue du jour” both in the world and in the church. Constant media reports of children being forcibly separated from their families at the border between the United States and Mexico have people around the world, including many Christians, angry and upset about America’s immigration policy. But is it possible to set aside emotions and consider what the Scriptures objectively say about this issue? Listen as Darrell and Virgil attempt to find out what, if anything,...
JT 34 ‘Immigration and the Gospel’
June 27, 2018 04:02 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBImmigration. It's today's "issue du jour" both in the world and in the church. Constant media reports of children being forcibly separated from their families at the border between the United States and Mexico have people around the world, including many Christians, angry and upset about America's immigration policy. But is it possible to set aside emotions and consider what the Scriptures objectively say about this issue? Listen as Darrell and Virgil attempt to find out what, if anything, th...
EP # 032 | False Teachers
June 20, 2018 06:56 - 1 hour - 48 MBSince the earliest days of Christianity, false doctrine has been a threat to the gospel of Christ and to His church. This is no less true today as false teachers, from within and without the church, continue to mislead countless souls by deliberately misinterpreting and misconstruing the Scriptures in accordance with their own sinful agendas. How are we, as Christians, to respond to false teachers and the false doctrines they espouse? How can followers of Christ know for certain what is tr...
JT 33 ‘False Teachers’
June 20, 2018 03:56 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBSince the earliest days of Christianity, false doctrine has been a threat to the gospel of Christ and to His church. This is no less true today as false teachers, from within and without the church, continue to mislead countless souls by deliberately misinterpreting and misconstruing the Scriptures in accordance with their own sinful agendas. How are we, as Christians, to respond to false teachers and the false doctrines they espouse? How can followers of Christ know for certain what is true ...
EP # 031 | Suicide and the Gospel
June 13, 2018 07:01 - 54 minutes - 30.9 MBRecently, celebrities Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, two people who seemingly had it all: wealth, notoriety, and popularity, committed suicide. When a person commits suicide, particularly someone who is well known, invariably the question is asked: Why? Notwithstanding the specific reasons why either Spade or Bourdain would decide to take their life, the gospel has an answer to that question. Listen in as Darrell and Virgil address the topic: Suicide and the Gospel. Resources Related e...
JT 32 ‘Suicide and the Gospel’
June 13, 2018 04:01 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBRecently, celebrities Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, two people who seemingly had it all: wealth, notoriety, and popularity, committed suicide. When a person commits suicide, particularly someone who is well known, invariably the question is asked: Why? Notwithstanding the specific reasons why either Spade or Bourdain would decide to take their life, the gospel has an answer to that question. Listen in as Darrell and Virgil address the topic: Suicide and the Gospel. Did You Know That Charle...
EP # 030 | Abortion
June 06, 2018 07:02 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBOn May 25, 2018, citizens of the Republic of Ireland, in an effort to achieve a “modern Constitution for a modern country”, according to its Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, voted to repeal the 8th Amendment to its Constitution which, since 1983, had outlawed abortion except in cases where the life of the mother is at risk. When the results of the referendum were announced, supporters of the repeal literally celebrated the outcome. Many would say abortion is a solely “women’s issue”. Needless ...
JT 31 ‘Abortion’
June 06, 2018 04:02 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBOn May 25, 2018, citizens of the Republic of Ireland, in an effort to achieve a "modern Constitution for a modern country", according to its Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, voted to repeal the 8th Amendment to its Constitution which, since 1983, had outlawed abortion except in cases where the life of the mother is at risk. When the results of the referendum were announced, supporters of the repeal literally celebrated the outcome. Many would say abortion is a solely "women's issue". Needless to ...
EP # 029 | Barna Study on Evangelism
May 30, 2018 07:03 - 53 minutes - 30.9 MBThe Barna Group recently published a follow-up to a study originally conducted in 1993 about how Christians view their personal responsibility in evangelism and sharing the gospel with others, and the results are disheartening, to say the least. So disheartening, in fact, that Darrell and Virgil considered the study results worth addressing on an episode of the Just Thinking podcast. Listen in as the brothers look deeper into the study results and talk about some reasons why the numbers ar...
JT 30 ‘Barna Study on Evangelism’
May 30, 2018 04:03 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBThe Barna Group recently published a follow-up to a study originally conducted in 1993 about how Christians view their personal responsibility in evangelism and sharing the gospel with others, and the results are disheartening, to say the least. So disheartening, in fact, that Darrell and Virgil considered the study results worth addressing on an episode of the Just Thinking podcast. Listen in as the brothers look deeper into the study results and talk about some reasons why the numbers are o...
EP # 028 | The Fallacy of “Gun Control”
May 23, 2018 07:02 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBOn May 18, 2018, 17-year old Dimitrios Pagourtzis, a former student at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas, allegedly used a firearm to murder 10 of his classmates and injure 10 others. Predictably, calls from special-interest groups, politicians, and others for tighter “gun control” laws immediately sprang up on social media and in the mainstream media. But are guns actually the problem? Conversely, are more laws the solution? In this episode of the Just Thinking podcast, Darrell and ...
JT 29 The Fallacy of “Gun Control”
May 23, 2018 04:02 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBOn May 18, 2018, 17-year old Dimitrios Pagourtzis, a former student at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas, allegedly used a firearm to murder 10 of his classmates and injure 10 others. Predictably, calls from special-interest groups, politicians, and others for tighter "gun control" laws immediately sprang up on social media and in the mainstream media. But are guns actually the problem? Conversely, are more laws the solution? In this episode of the Just Thinking podcast, Darrell and Vir...
EP # 027 | Majoring in the Minors
May 16, 2018 13:34 - 54 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode of Just Thinking, Darrell and Virgil give listeners to the podcast two for one. First, the brothers take a look-see at what the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is doing to promote social justice within its organization, including achieving what its president, Steve Gaines, refers to as a “maximum percentage” of ethnic diversity on the various committees within the group. And if that wasn’t enough SJWism for you, the brothers discuss a move by the University of Connecticut...
JT 28 ‘Majoring in the Minors’
May 16, 2018 10:34 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBIn this episode of Just Thinking, Darrell and Virgil give listeners to the podcast two for one. First, the brothers take a look-see at what the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is doing to promote social justice within its organization, including achieving what its president, Steve Gaines, refers to as a "maximum percentage" of ethnic diversity on the various committees within the group. And if that wasn't enough SJWism for you, the brothers discuss a move by the University of Connecticut - ...
EP # 026 | Ideological Tribalism
May 09, 2018 07:02 - 54 minutes - 30.9 MBWhy would a 7-word tweet by Kanye West, a black man, be so upsetting to so many black people? And why do black people make other black people pay a price for thinking outside of what is considered to be culturally normative? To answer these questions, Darrell and Virgil take you back to Genesis 1 and discuss, with a little help from Friedrich Nietzsche (of all people), how the ability to use one’s mind and think for one’s self is an evidence of what it means that we are individually and un...
JT 27 ‘Ideological Tribalism’
May 09, 2018 04:02 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBWhy would a 7-word tweet by Kanye West, a black man, be so upsetting to so many black people? And why do black people make other black people pay a price for thinking outside of what is considered to be culturally normative? To answer these questions, Darrell and Virgil take you back to Genesis 1 and discuss, with a little help from Friedrich Nietzsche (of all people), how the ability to use one's mind and think for one's self is an evidence of what it means that we are individually and uniqu...
EP # 025 | Artificial Diversity
May 02, 2018 07:02 - 53 minutes - 30.9 MBMuch is being made today of local church congregations becoming more ethnically diverse, and that ‘white supremacy’ is primarily the reason why “white churches” aren’t more ethnically diverse than they are. But Christ promised that His kingdom would be composed of believers from “every tribe, tongue, and nation”, so what’s really driving this effort to movement to make white congregations less white? Listen as Darrell and Virgil exposit the Scriptures and explain why this is similar to wha...
JT 26 ‘Artificial Diversity’
May 02, 2018 04:02 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBMuch is being made today of local church congregations becoming more ethnically diverse, and that ‘white supremacy’ is primarily the reason why “white churches” aren’t more ethnically diverse than they are. But Christ promised that His kingdom would be composed of believers from “every tribe, tongue, and nation”, so what’s really driving this effort to movement to make white congregations less white? Listen as Darrell and Virgil exposit the Scriptures and explain why this is similar to what B...
EP # 024 | Beyoncé Mass
April 27, 2018 07:02 - 54 minutes - 31.3 MBIn this episode of Just thinking, Darrell and Virgil discuss the wide-ranging theological impacts of an Episcopal church in San Francisco that is making news for its plans to host a Beyoncé Mass in late-April 2018. Resources Related episodes * N/A Related blog articles * N/A Related external media * This California Church is Hosting a Beyoncé Mass (Huffington Post) Support To support the podcast, please click here or copy/paste the following link into your browser - https://jus...