I start this episode by calling him "Reverend." He corrects me, "Pastor."
I am sincerely sorry. He is graciously forgiving.
I made an honest mistake without malicious intent.
We move on to a meaningful conversation.

When I was little, we knew what racists were. There were enough people of different colors and different languages, from different parts of the globe, on East 5th Street that you either were obviously a "Goonie" or you weren't. And all it took to be one of us was total acceptance that we were all different, that's it. So if someone brought a friend over, you better make sure they were like us, accepting. Except since most of us were actually siloed by our differences during the daytimes- by yeshiva or Catholic school, by mosque or kingdom hall...
Once they hit our block, you were cool until you weren't.

So when did asking questions start to become the first sign that you might be offending me? And that's what we're going to tackle today.

PastorJohn Allen Newman of The Sanctuary @ Mt. Cavalry in Jacksonville, Florida http://www.thesanctuaryatmtcalvary.com/ joins me to share his journey from a segregated bedroom community of Philadelphia to a life shaped by social justice. Together, we explore how curiosity and open dialogue are keys to bridging cultural divides with empathy and confidence. You’ll hear about pivotal moments that molded our understanding of race and identity- from youth sports competitions tainted by discrimination to the historic collaborative spirit of the African American and Jewish communities.

Ever wondered if embracing other cultures means abandoning your cultural roots? Pastor Newman and I tackle this misconception head-on, discussing how the true beauty of diversity reflects the divine image. We emphasize unity, sharing personal anecdotes and interfaith friendships that illustrate how core values, rather than rigid doctrines, can foster a sense of community.

This episode is a tribute to those making a tangible impact. Join us as we encourage solidarity against discrimination, and inspire each other to push boundaries and speak out.

Pastor John Allen Newman is a dynamic preacher, teacher, counselor and leader, whose focus in ministry is the integration of faith and life. Throughout his tenure as Senior Pastor of The Sanctuary@ Mt. Calvary in Jacksonville, Florida, his has been a ministry different from others. It is his desire to empower those with whom he has the opportunity to share , the importance of self examination on the path to becoming better.
http://www.thesanctuaryatmtcalvary.com/pastor-newman/

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