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Praise Hands Podcast

56 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 60 ratings

Each week on the Praise Hands Podcast, join host Robby Valderrama and learn from creative, cross-cultural solutionists at the American intersection of church, race, music, and economics. Learn more about Praise Hands at PraiseHands.com.

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The State of Church, Race, Music & Economics w/ Robby Valderrama

March 21, 2022 21:23 - 29 minutes - 33.4 MB

“I have always believed that the music of the church has the power to shape the message of the church.” Robby Valderrama Church attendance is down. Awareness of racial inequality is up.  Many families are struggling to make ends meet, all while the music of the church is slowly but surely learning to embrace diverse voices. Three years after the start of the Praise Hands Podcast, hear our host Robby Valderrama share brand-new data along with his one-of-a-kind insight on where the American ...

Bridging The Academic, Musical, and Pastoral w/ Glenn Packiam

October 28, 2021 20:35 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

“People sometimes have strong criticisms of contemporary worship without actually knowing it.” - Glenn Packiam Glenn Packiam is a songwriter, a theologian, and an Anglican priest pastoring at New Life Church in Colorado Springs. His recent books Worship And The World To Come and The Resilient Pastor are helpful and hopeful guides for Christian leaders who are navigating leadership in our current global health crisis. In this episode of the Praise Hands Podcast, hear Glenn talk through:...

Reparations: A Christian Call For Repentance And Repair w/ Duke Kwon & Gregory Thompson

April 29, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 70.7 MB

“We are not establishing some new morality that is an over-realized understanding of heaven on earth. Reparations are love of neighbor.” - Duke Kwon Reparations: A Christian Call for Repentance and Repair is a brand new book from Pastor Duke Kwon and cultural educator Gregory Thompson that’s sending shockwaves through the American church. On this timely and hotly debated topic of reparations to the African American community, Kwon and Thompson use theology and history to argue that the ch...

Is Christianity a 'White Man's Religion'? w/ Vince Bantu

April 15, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MB

“The perception that Christianity is a ‘White man’s religion’ is the single greatest obstacle to the Gospel in the world.” -Vince Bantu Vince Bantu is an assistant professor of Church History and Black Church Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary and a director of the Meachum School of Haymanot, a seminary that offers education from Afrocentric and Biblical perspectives.  In this episode of the Praise Hands Podcast, Vince explores the history of the global church and the struggle for mo...

The Deeply Formed Life w/ Rich Villodas

April 01, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 38.6 MB

“There is a mysticism to life with God. If we believe that God is present with us, how can there not be?” Rich Villodas   Some of the most ancient practices of the church, like contemplation and silence, still have much to teach us in our always-on, always-connected world. In his book, The Deeply Formed Life, pastor and author Rich Villodas shares personal insight on how spiritual union with Christ can fuel a life of justice. On this episode of the Praise Hands Podcast, hear Rich and ...

Building A Community of Multicultural Worship w/ Josh Davis and Jaewoo Kim

March 18, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 46.8 MB

“The beauty of God is not limited to our culture. Are we willing to create space?” - Jaewoo Kim Josh Davis and Jaewoo Kim from Proskuneo Ministries and their families moved to Clarkston, Georgia, one of the most diverse square miles in the entire United States. On their street, they live, work, homeschool their kids together, and co-lead a vibrant multicultural worshipping community. On this episode of the Praise Hands Podcast featuring co-host McKenzie Abbott, Josh and Jaewoo share: • H...

50th Episode Party w/ Jackie The Educator, Barna Group's Brooke Hempell, and more!

March 11, 2021 15:40 - 1 hour - 97.7 MB

In honor of our 50th Episode, Robby chatted with past guests on a fun and laid-back Praise Hands Podcast 50th Episode Zoom Party, including a quick appearance from Robby’s wife. Watch the Zoom on YouTube, or hear audio-only on your podcast app of choice. 0:00:33 Patrick Chappell 0:30:30 Lex The Advocate 0:52:00 Barna Group’s Brooke Hempell 0:57:50 DJ Chuang 1:17:08 Thank You’s and Fake Ending 1:19:53 Jackie The Educator 1:25:57 Ricky Ortiz Listen around the hour-mark for details on...

Cancel Culture and the Search for Truth w/ Wendy Cunningham

March 04, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 41 MB

“The culture of social media has made us bold in the wrong ways.” Wendy Cunningham On January 5th, 2021, third-party voter Wendy Cunningham was a highly successful entrepreneur who was loved and respected by her business partners across the country. Two days later, after peacefully attending the January 6th rally in Washington DC, she was cut out of a lifelong friendship, labeled a racist, and had her family’s lone income source threatened by colleagues. On this episode of the Praise Han...

Loving Our Unborn And Undocumented Neighbors w/ Rondell Trevino

February 18, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 37.8 MB

“I think we trust politicians’ words more than God’s Word when it comes to immigration.” Moving from a Trump to a Biden presidency, The Immigration Coalition founder Rondell Trevino shares his family’s immigration journey, along with how the church in America can have its priorities right on this urgent and complicated issue. On this episode of the Praise Hands Podcast, hear Rondell share: How Rondell’s family navigated through the U.S. immigration process His thoughts on Christian Na...

How Your Creativity Can Change The World w/ Danielle Coke

February 04, 2021 09:07 - 38 minutes - 43.9 MB

“You don’t have to be perfect to make a difference.” Danielle Coke At the beginning of 2020, Danielle Coke (@ohhappydani) had 700 Instagram followers and an iPad. A few months later, her racial justice-themed artwork went viral, causing her to gain 300,000 Instagram followers in one week, and leading her work to be featured on the Today Show, Buzzfeed, NBC, and countless other media outlets.  On this episode of the Praise Hands Podcast, hear Danielle share: The creative process behind h...

Kingdom Innovation For A Brave New World w/ Doug Paul

December 03, 2020 05:01 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MB

“The church must shift from a mindset of being reformed to being reformers.” As an innovation strategist, Doug Paul has advised Christian leaders across the US, and his book Ready or Not: Kingdom Innovation for a Brave New World provides a roadmap for church leaders who are eager to shift their ministry during a COVID-19 and post-COVID culture. On this episode of the Praise Hands Podcast, hear Doug and Robby chat about: The relationship between diversity and creativity Predictions ab...

Worship, Discipleship, and Holy Spirituality w/ Dr. Emmett Price

November 19, 2020 05:01 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MB

“In the American church, we conflate worship and music… *everything* that we do should bring glory to God as our living worship.” Dr. Emmett Price Dr. Emmett Price III is a leading expert on African American Music, Christian Worship and the Black Christian Experience, and leads the Institute for the Study of the Black Christian Experience at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. In this Praise Hands Podcast interview, Dr. Price switches seamlessly between his academic, pastoral, and music...

Jesus, Justice, and America w/ Shane Claiborne

November 05, 2020 08:00 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MB

“What would it look like for love, not fear, to shape our policies?” Shane Claiborne    As an activist, author, and speaker, Shane Claiborne has shaped a generation’s view of Jesus and social change. His radical activism has led him to Iraq and Afghanistan (for anti-war efforts), jail (for homeless advocacy), Calcutta (for work with Mother Teresa), and to Washington DC, where today’s interview took place a few steps from The White House.    In this episode highlighting the ...

“Christianity and the Corporatocracy” w/ Sherry Peel Jackson

October 22, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MB

“We have to get back to families supporting each other and not depending on government agencies.” As a retired CPA, certified fraud examiner, and IRS agent who specialized in auditing pastors, Sherry Peel Jackson now helps churches and families achieve financial sustainability while preventing government overreach. Tune in to hear Sherry discuss: Shocking revelations about the U.S. income tax code What churches and families can learn from President Trump’s alleged tax strategy How h...

How One Man Is Preventing Evictions In Boston w/ Matt Pritchard

October 08, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MB

“Whether it’s material, spiritual, or emotional, everyone has experienced poverty.” Amidst national conversations about eviction moratoriums, Matt Pritchard’s nonprofit HomeStart has saved 2,500 Boston-area households from eviction, with 95% of these households maintaining their housing long-term. Lean in as Matt shares: What he learned by choosing to live in a shelter for a year How personal growth fuels organizational impact Why he avoids the term “Homeless People”  Each week on ...

Why There's Still Hope Beyond 2020 w/ Dr. Esau McCaulley

September 23, 2020 16:39 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MB

“What’s happened in 2020 can’t unresurrect Jesus.” Dr. Esau McCaulley Dr. Esau McCaulley is an author, priest, and New Testament scholar whose work has been featured in outlets such the New York Times, Christianity Today, and the Washington Post. He completed his doctoral studies under the direction of N.T. Wright, and recently released his book “Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope”.  In this second episode of Season 4, Esau and Robby chat...

Worship Beyond Nationalism w/ Dr. Rob Hewell

September 10, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MB

“The Christian faith is a narrative. Which narrative is shaping what I do every day?” Dr. Rob Hewell Dr. Rob Hewell is the Professor of Worship and Director of Online Learning Initiatives for Ouachita Baptist University, and the author of the provocative and timely book “Worship Beyond Nationalism”. In this opening episode of Praise Hands Podcast Season 4, Dr. Hewell and Robby Valderrama speak frankly about: The inherently political nature of Christian worship The priority of the King...

Can Virtual Reality Make Our Communities Safer? w/ Derek Ham

May 07, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

“We must work to view the world through our neighbor’s eyes.” Derek Ham Would you be willing to walk a mile in the shoes of a Black man in the South at the height of the Civil Rights Movement? Or respond to a life-threatening dispatch call in the place of a modern-day police officer? Through virtual reality simulations, storyteller Derek Ham helps communities do just that, creating a bridge of empathy between people of color and law enforcement officers. Hear Derek share about: • His un...

Welcome To The Age Of The Microchurch w/ Brian Sanders and Kathryn Eng

April 30, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MB

“It’s in the broken pieces that we find the church being reshaped to fit the mission of God in new places, new people and new contexts.” - Brian Sanders The Underground Network is a diverse movement of microchurches living out the mission of God at the edges of society. In this episode, hear founder Brian Sanders share how their model of ministry activates the creativity of the church, and hear medical clinic director Kathryn Eng share how their Underground Clinic is doing exactly that in ...

How To Disrupt Poverty In Your Neighborhood w/ Jason Janz

April 23, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 48.2 MB

“Poverty as an economic condition only misses both the problem and the cure.” - Jason Janz Non-profit thought leader Jason Janz is the CEO of CrossPurpose, a Denver-based nonprofit committed to abolishing economic, relational, and spiritual poverty in its neighborhood. In addition to talking through his booklet “Black Swan Leadership: Ten Recommendations For Your Non-Profit During A Pandemic”, he and Robby chat about: • Best practices for collaboration between local churches and nonprofi...

The Spirit Poured Out On All Flesh w/ Dr. Amos Yong

April 16, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

“We’re still learning how to live a message of the Gospel that doesn’t favor any one color over another.” - Dr. Amos Yong Dr. Amos Yong is a theologian and professor currently serving as the Dean of the School of Theology and the School of Intercultural Studies at Fuller Seminary. He is also the author of numerous books on Pentecostal theology, race, and ethics, including “Who Is the Holy Spirit? A Walk with the Apostles.” In this interview on the Praise Hands Podcast, Dr. Yong examines ...

Healthcare Economics and Christian Compassion w/ Ben Walker

April 09, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MB

“We’ve moved compassion further and further down the list of priorities and moved safety, protection, and money up. I’m hoping we can use this crisis to re-evaluate this.” Ben Walker From shortages of necessary equipment to inadequate staffing levels, COVID-19 is exposing the cracks in a healthcare system that many of us take for granted. In Part 2 of our conversation on the COVID-19 crisis and healthcare, Robby continues his conversation with healthcare insider Ben Walker as they discuss:...

Innovation And Regulation In Time Of Crisis w/ Ben Walker and Ian Patterson

April 02, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MB

“In a time of crisis, we start weighing the good of society versus the good of the person.” Ben Walker In light of Covid-19, an important question is emerging: “what roles should individuals, businesses, and governments play in finding solutions for a global health crisis, and who should decide?” To help answer this question, Robby invited his old friends and healthcare insiders Ben Walker and Ian Patterson on the show. In this timely episode, hear Ben and Ian discuss: Arguments for and...

COVID-19: Four Questions Every Church Leader Must Ask w/ Mark DeYmaz and Luke Dooley

March 26, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

“You can’t take a wait and see attitude with your church finances. The time to pivot is now.” Mark DeYmaz Mark DeYmaz and Luke Dooley are the creators of the Church Economics Accelerator, which helps ministry leaders leverage church assets to bless their communities and generate sustainable income. They’ve been helping churches prepare for a scenario like COVID-19 for years, and you’ll want to share this episode with every church leader you know. In this timely episode, hear Mark and Luk...

The Nashville Tornado and Black Ownership w/ Derek Minor

March 19, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MB

“Are you going to chase the dollar, or are you going to help preserve a community?” - Derek Minor Nashville-based Derek Minor is a rapper, producer, and entrepreneur whose initiative “Ownership is the New Black” works to develop the next generation of Black owners. In light of the recent Nashville tornado, Derek and Robby talk about how racially-discriminatory government policies have made the Black community particularly vulnerable to displacement through natural disasters and gentrificat...

The Christian Entrepreneur w/ Brock Shinen

March 14, 2020 06:30 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MB

“It shocks me that every Christian on the planet doesn’t see themselves as a cultural translator.” Brock Shinen As an in-demand lawyer and consultant in the worship music industry, Brock Shinen understands the complex and sometimes messy relationship between churches, creatives, and business. In this third episode of the Praise Hands Podcast series “Can I Trust The Church?”, Brock shares from his new book “The Christian Entrepreneur”, touching on the following topics: The dangers of sep...

Sexual Sin In The Church w/ Andrea Burke And Sharona Sledge

March 05, 2020 08:00 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MB

“The church has tried to protect position instead of holding up repentance as the greatest prize.” Andrea Burke “There is such a weight on shepherding people - each of your sheep are not the same.   Although there are godly principles, if you’re going into ministry, that means you’re ministering to a flock of individual sheep.” Sharona Sledge Amidst imperfect people and imperfect churches, the devastating consequences of moral failure and sexual sin affect us all. In this second episode ...

Financial Fraud And The Future Of Global Christianity w/ Gina Zurlo

February 27, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MB

"People trust pastors to handle their money and assume that everything is okay. It’s not.” Gina Zurlo By the year 2025, as much as $100 Billion per year in Christian-donated dollars will be lost due to embezzlement, estimates Gordon-Conwell’s Center for the Study of Global Christianity. The Center’s co-director is Gina Zurlo, who, along with co-authoring The World Christian Encyclopedia, was named among BBC’s 100 most influential and inspiring women of 2019. In this paradigm-shifting epi...

The Myth Of "Organic" Diversity w/ Patrick Chappell

February 20, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MB

“People want diversity to happen organically, but sometimes you have to be intentional on the way to organic.” Patrick Chappell Growing up Black in the South, Patrick Chappell attended both predominantly Black and White churches and often felt like an outsider in each. But his pain led him to his purpose: creating grace-filled spaces for diverse relationships and intentional conversations. Learn from Patrick’s story and expertise on the following topics: How he survived a childhood of p...

Rethinking Urban Church Planting w/ NYC’s Ricky Ortiz

February 13, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MB

“If you want to change a society then you have to tell an alternative story.” NYC-native Ricky Ortiz had a heart to reach his city, but knew that traditional church planting financial models would prove difficult in the high-cost Big Apple. A few years later, Ricky’s thriving Meta Church serves as inspiration for church planters across the US. In this episode, hear Ricky share the strategic steps he’s taken to develop socioeconomic diversity and financial sustainability in an urban context...

Data and Diversity: A Call To Dig Deeper w/ Barna Group's Brooke Hempell

February 06, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 53 MB

“Averages only tell the average story. They don’t tell a minority’s story.” Brooke Hempell As the Senior Vice President of Research at Barna Group, Brooke Hempell and her team have interviewed thousands of leaders across America about issues of faith and culture. Yet some of her most meaningful insights have come from pursuing racial reconciliation and church planting in her hometown of Atlanta. In this episode, hear Brooke share trusted insight including: • Common Misperceptions About ...

The New Frontiers Of Multicultural Theology w/ Angie Kay Hong

December 06, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MB

“Believing that the way that I know God is the way that everybody should know God is called religiously-powered ethnocentrism.” Angie Kay Hong Angie Kay Hong is a convener, a sought-after voice on issues of church and culture, and a worship leader with experience on staff everywhere from church plants to megachurch Willow Creek Community Church. Fresh off the heels of a summit of multicultural worship academics and practitioners, Angie and Robby speculate about the future of church music. ...

Can We Trust Kanye West? w/ KJ Scriven

November 28, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MB

“The church was here before Kanye West, and the church will be here after Kanye West.” KJ Scriven As well as being the Creative Arts Pastor at Charlotte-area’s Transformation Church, KJ Scriven collaborates as a songwriter and artist with diverse voices outside the local church. Hear KJ’s thoughts on Kanye West, Kirk Franklin at the Dove Awards, and other issues shaping Christian creativity. Listen now to hear KJ and Robby chat through: Scriptural Perspective On The Christian Kanye West...

Rediscovering The Biblical Vision Of Diversity w/ KJ Scriven

November 21, 2019 06:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MB

“Proximity breeds relationship, relationship breeds understanding, and understanding breeds compassion.” KJ Scriven Multiethnic worship pastor and songwriter KJ Scriven has a passion to see the church become the diverse family Jesus envisioned.  Dive right in to hear KJ and Robby discuss: How Slavery Shaped The African-American Worship Experience Robby’s Story Of Confronting A Distracting Tambourine Player In Church How The Early Church Gave Voice To Underrepresented Minorities Tun...

Cultural Competency, Shame, And Generosity w/ DJ Chuang

November 14, 2019 06:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MB

“The American church is beginning to listen to the Spirit of God working through the global church.” DJ Chuang As the author of the books “MultiAsian.Church” and “Erasing Shame”, DJ Chuang is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the Asian-American church, mental health, and radical generosity. Hear DJ and Robby discuss the following: • The Asian-American-Led Multiethnic Church Movement • Facilitating Conversations About Shame And Mental Health • Overcoming Church Consumerism Through...

How Atlanta Is Fighting Racism Through United Prayer

November 09, 2019 07:40 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MB

As co-directors of Atlanta’s OneRace Movement, Josh Clemons and Hazen Stevens have seen firsthand how prayer and repentance can redeem even their city’s deepest wounds. Hear them share on the following: Overturning Atlanta’s History Of Church Segregation Why The Gospel Demands Racial Justice The Power Of Multigenerational, Multicultural Friendships Learn more at http://oneracemovement.com. Each week on the Praise Hands Podcast, join Robby Valderrama and learn from creative, cross-cul...

Miracles In The Music Industry w/ Joshua Silverberg

October 31, 2019 04:04 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MB

"Jesus didn’t have a healing ministry. He had a reconciliation ministry.... and one of the ways that manifests is physical healing." Joshua Silverberg What if miracles are waiting for us on the other side of our comfort zones? Joshua Silverberg never thought he’d write worship songs with artists like Jesus Culture, Kari Jobe, and Matt Redman. He also never imagined God would use someone like him to pray and see hundreds of people experience miraculous physical healings. Discover new leve...

Reviving Christian Art Through Gospel Truth w/ Dwan Hill

October 24, 2019 21:12 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MB

People should look at Christian art and ask, “What must I do to be saved?” Dwan Hill As a musician, arranger, and Grammy-Award Winning songwriter, Dwan Hill has long been a secret weapon for legendary artists including Lauren Daigle, CeCe Winans, Josh Groban, and others. But recently, local church relationships and a deeper exploration of the Gospel have launched Dwan’s artistry to new heights, resulting in the fresh and colorful songs of Nashville Life Music. Hear Dwan and Robby chat th...

Diversity and Sustainability In The Local Church w/ Mark DeYmaz

October 17, 2019 04:01 - 36 minutes - 67.1 MB

“The multi-ethnic church movement is nothing new... this is what was going on in the first century.” Mark DeYmaz As the founder of Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas and Mosaix Global Network, Mark Deymaz has pioneered a multiethnic, socially responsible, and financially sustainable church model that’s built to last. Hear Mark speak on the following topics: • How healthy multiethnic congregations communicate God’s love for all • Church theology in an age of technological disruption • W...

From Homeless To Homeowner: The Story Of Anthony O'Neal

October 10, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

"The caliber of your future will be determined by the choices you make today.” Anthony O’Neal Best-selling author, speaker, and Ramsey Personality Anthony O'Neal grew up in a highly spiritual church and family environment. Yet a lack of financial education and bad mistakes as a college student left him homeless and hitting rock bottom at 19 years of age. As a result, he's now passionate about financial literacy, and is celebrating the release of his latest book “Debt-Free Degree: The Step...

Creating Justice Through Economic Opportunity w/ Sarah Lockridge-Steckel and Michael Rhodes

October 03, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MB

“We should be in the places where people are suffering and we should be innovatively creating communities of solidarity amidst that suffering.” Michael Rhodes In a city known for segregated churches, racist politics, and intergenerational poverty, Sarah Lockridge-Steckel and Michael Rhodes are changing the conversation and creating a new Memphis. Sarah is a Harvard and Yale alum who serves as the CEO of The Collective which provides young adults in Memphis with pathways to jobs. Michael is...

Becoming A People Of Reconciliation w/ David Bailey

September 26, 2019 18:13 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MB

"Every community can’t be a diverse community, but every Christian community ought to be a reconciling community.” David Bailey One person, song, and conversation at a time, David Bailey and friends are changing the narrative of Richmond, Virginia from the "capital of the Confederacy" to the "capital of reconciliation". Hear David share on the following: Why diversity alone is not enough How he walked alongside Gabe Lyons and Q on issues of race and culture Practical paths towards s...

Tackling Your City's Biggest Problems w/ Chuck Mingo and Robbie Reider of Crossroads Church

September 19, 2019 06:33 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MB

“An orphan doesn’t just feel like an orphan at 10 o’clock on Sunday.” Robbie Reider With around 20 congregations throughout Ohio and Kentucky, Crossroads Church is a Jesus-following, people-loving, and city-changing machine. In this episode, hear Chuck Mingo and Robbie Reider share unbelievable moments of racial reconciliation and community transformation, as well as vulnerable stories of challenges they face every day. Hear Chuck and Robbie discuss the following: Local vs. centraliz...

Is Virtual Reality The Future Of Church? w/ DJ Soto

September 12, 2019 17:30 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

"We believe God exists in many dimensions: the physical, the spiritual, the digital, and we’ve experienced Him in the virtual." DJ Soto *This episode is also available via video on YouTube. Become a monthly donor and receive exclusive access to bonus content from this episode and others at http://praisehands.com/donate.* Across the world, Virtual Reality (VR) enhances the way we work, learn, and play. And according to DJ Soto of VR Church, it may also be changing the way we encounter God...

How Debt Fueled The Immigration Crisis w/ Andres Gutierrez

September 06, 2019 06:46 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

“If you borrow, you become a slave to the lender. And this applies whether you’re a family or a government.” Andres Gutierrez The Mexican-American border has been called an economic, political, and humanitarian disaster. People who support border enforcement are labeled inhumane, and those who oppose it are deemed unamerican. In the midst of this seemingly impossible situation, how can we address immigration in a way that supports both human dignity and political reality? As a financial ...

Addressing Supremacy Through Unity And Diversity w/ Kyle Brooks and Bernard Emerson

August 29, 2019 04:01 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

“Our brotherhood trumps my blackness. Our brotherhood trumps his whiteness.” Bernard Emerson “There has got to be a sustained, communal response from the church that's more than a tweet or a Facebook post.” Kyle Brooks Amidst daily headlines of racism and polarization, Pastors Kyle Brooks and Bernard Emerson of Tapestry Church in Oakland, California are taking radical steps to reflect the kingdom of God in their city. During this episode, Kyle and Bernard share how their desire to reim...

Music and Mission outside Sunday Morning

April 18, 2019 04:01 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

"We have a strong historic tradition. But there are also beautiful things happening now.” Caleb Deas Black Christian Influencers Tiffany Hines, Caleb Deas, and Kelli Marie are creating spaces for expression and encounter outside Sunday morning, and are impacting their respective communities in profound ways. During this episode, learn how these three are shaping the future of Christianity while honoring the rich religious and cultural heritage of Black America. Hear real-talk about the...

Social Media, Authenticity, and Faith w/ JR Rivera, Lawrence Souffrant, and Sharona Drake

April 11, 2019 19:45 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MB

"Christ didn’t come to create a Christian-brand. He came to manifest God on earth.” Lawrence Souffrant On any given day, you might find JR Rivera, Lawrence Souffrant, and Sharona Drake pastoring their communities, teaching young adults, or inspiring thousands of followers through a thought-provoking Instagram post. On April 5, 2019, these three powerful Black Christian Influencers were all in the same room, and we were honored to host a panel with them live at the Create Conference in Atla...

Hurt, Hustle, and Hope in Black America w/ Jackie The Educator

April 04, 2019 04:01 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

"We’ve had a huge pulling away within the Black church. They’re not pulling away from the faith, but from the church. And I believe that the church is needed in this next phase.” Chicago-native Jackie The Educator has a two-part vision: first, to see Christian influencers affirmed in their respective cultural identities. And second, to see these various cultures united for the multicultural cause of Christ. During this episode, Jackie shares about the importance of Christlike reconciliat...

Race and Relationships in Christian Music w/ Wisdom Moon

March 21, 2019 04:44 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

"The majority of the top worship songs have been written by middle-class, Caucasian, males… there’s something missing in Christian music.” As a Korean-American in the Christian music industry, marketer Wisdom Moon has worked with countless artists including Lauren Daigle, Israel Houghton, and Darlene Zschech. During this episode, Wisdom shares about being bullied in school as an immigrant, working as a racial minority in the Christian music industry, and why he’s more encouraged than eve...

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