Bridging the Ethnic Divide

In season 2, we had the pleasure of chatting with Pastor Malcolm Walls about the responsibility Christians have in bridging the ethnic divide. This week, he's back for an encore and is also joined by an amazing guitarist and worship leader, Jac Mandel. 

We're at a turning point in history. For so many years, the African American community has spoken out about the injustices still running rampant in many parts of our nation and world. Now, with the invention of smartphones, we're seeing more and more cases of those injustices all over the media. If we're not careful, we may become hopeless when hearing of additional deaths. 

In this week's bonus episode, we have an extended, honest conversation about:

what it's been like to see so much injustice happening in our country,why African Americans are targeted,if there is a right or wrong way to  express emotions regarding the protests,how we can bridge the ethnic divide when trust is an issue,how to find God in the midst of turmoil, and more.

 

QUOTE

"The black that's on me conflicts with the Spirit that's in me, which conflicts with the American culture that's around me." - Pastor Malcolm Walls

 

Scriptures to meditate on

Mankind, He has told you what is good and what it is the Lord requires of you: to act justly, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with your God. - Micah 6:8 HCSB

There is no Jew or Greek, slave or free, male or female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. - Galatians 3:28 HCSB

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens. - Ephesians 6:12 HCSB

 

Resources

Race: The Power of an Illusion (PBS series also found on YouTube)

More Than Equals: Racial Healing for the Sake of the Gospel by Spencer Perkins

Heal Us, Emmanuel: A Call for Racial Reconciliation, Representation, and Unity in the Church by Doug Serven

One Blood: Parting Words to the Church on Race and Love by John Perkins

Letters to a Birmingham Jail: A Response to the Words and Dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., edited by Bryan Loritts

 

Connect with Jac + Malcolm

Email - [email protected]

Email - [email protected]

 

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