Episodios

  • Baptizing America with Rev. Dr. Brian Kaylor

    Baptizing America with Rev. Dr. Brian Kaylor
    Jun 27 2024

    We often frame the white Christian nationalism as a problem exclusively of far-right, fundamentalist evangelicalism. What we talk much less about is mainline Protestants and how they have contributed to the rise of Christian nationalism from the 1940s to the present.

    I talk with Rev. Dr. Brian Kaylor about the book he co-authored called, Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism.


    Among the topics we cover are:

    • Defining mainline Protestantism
    • Distinguishing between civil religion and Christian Nationalism
    • Why capitalize the "N" in Christian Nationalism
    • How January 6, 2021 compares with January 6, 2022
    • What can or should unite us as a civic body


    Order Baptizing America

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    1 h y 5 m
  • The History and Significance of Juneteenth

    The History and Significance of Juneteenth
    Jun 19 2024

    Juneteenth became a national holiday in 2021. While many African Americans have celebrated the holiday for decades, many other people know little about it. In this teach-in Dr. Jemar Tisby--a historian, professor, and bestselling author--talks about the history of Juneteenth and describes its importance in the life of the nation.


    In this video you will learn about:

    --The announcement on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, TX

    --The Junteenth flag and its symbolism

    --Why we should celebrate Juneteenth as a national holiday

    --And more!


    You can get more content like this at: JemarTisby.Substack.com

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    57 m
  • Empowered to Repair: A Conversation with Brenda Salter-McNeil

    Empowered to Repair: A Conversation with Brenda Salter-McNeil
    May 27 2024

    Dr. Jemar interviews Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter-McNeil about her latest book "Empowered to Repair: Becoming People Who Mend Broken Systems and Heal Our Communities."


    Dr. Brenda is a professor of Reconciliation Studies, a program she founded, at Seattle Pacific University. She is also a pastor and has been doing racial reconciliation work for decades.


    We talk about her journey from Trenton, NJ to Seattle, WA, the importance of self-care in justice work, and how to move beyond the theory and get practical in doing racial reconciliation.


    Get her book HERE.

    Remember to pre-order my next book "The Spirit of Justice: Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance" HERE.

    Hosting Platform: RedCircle
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  • Reparations for Black Mental Health Counselors

    Reparations for Black Mental Health Counselors
    May 23 2024

    In my second book, How to Fight Racism, I wrote a section called "Create a Pipeline of Mental Health Therapists of Color." In it I suggested that "you or your church could contribute to scholarship funds for people of color interested in getting trained in mental health and therapy."


    Well, a group actually did this and formed the Black Mental Health Counselors Reparations Foundation. I spoke to the three founders: Drs. Dr. Layla Bonner, DeAndrea Witherspoon Nash, and Danny Bryant.


    They explain the extensive and EXPENSIVE process of training to become a professional counselor. They also talk about their organization and how they are raising $1 million to completely pay for the education and credentialing of Black mental health professionals.


    Contribute to their cause. Visit: bmhcr.org


    Remember to pre-order my next book! The Spirit of Justice Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance
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  • "The Exvangelicals": An Interview with NPR Reporter Sarah McCammon

    "The Exvangelicals": An Interview with NPR Reporter Sarah McCammon
    May 1 2024
    There is a movement of people who grew up in evangelical Christianity out of those circles. These are ex-evangelicals or "exvangelicals." Now Sarah McCammon, a politics reporter for NPR, has given us the first book-length treatment of this movement and the individuals within it. In this interview we talk about her very evangelical upbringing (and wax nostalgic about growing up in the 90s along the way). She tells us her thoughts about what's leading to this disillusionment with evangelicalism. We talk about how race affects people differently within and outside evangelicalism. And she tells us what it's like to be a journalist in these politically tenuous times. Order "The Exvangelicals" here. Buy my books: JemarTisby.com/Books Subscribe to my Substack: JemarTisby.Substack.com Get your merch: JusticeTakesSides.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • "God & Country": An Interview with Director Dan Partland

    "God & Country": An Interview with Director Dan Partland
    Feb 14 2024
    I have often said, "White Christian nationalism is the greatest threat to democracy and the witness of the church in the United States today." Now there's a documentary showing and telling why this is true. I talk to Dan Partland, the director of "God & Country" a feature-length documentary film that "takes a closer look at the dangerous implications and explores how a base of Christians has radically stoked a movement erasing the line between Church and State." Partland explains how he approached the delicate tension of truth-telling while still engaging a potentially skeptical audience. He describes how film can be a uniquely effective medium for opening people to dialogue. And we explore the controversy that has already surrounded the film. See the "God & Country" trailer here. By my books: JemarTisby.com/Books Subscribe to my Substack: JemarTisby.Substack.com Get your merch: JusticeTakesSides.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 m
  • The Spirit of Our Politics

    The Spirit of Our Politics
    Jan 29 2024
    Michael Wear is the author of The Spirit of Our Politics. It's a book that takes a fresh approach to how faith and politics should interact. Instead of beginning with policies, pundits, or politicians, Wear encourages us to begin with our own spiritual formation. We talk about everything from our similar conversion stories in evangelical contexts to how to engage people with radically different political persuasions. Order The Spirit of Our Politics HERE. Be sure to subscribe to my Substack: JemarTisby.Substack.com Get your merch here: JusticeTakesSides.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 m
  • Pre-orders for "The Spirit of Justice" Are Now Open!

    Pre-orders for "The Spirit of Justice" Are Now Open!
    Jan 25 2024
    Finally, finally, finally you can pre-order my latest book The Spirit of Justice: Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance! This is a book for all those who are weary and heavy-laden. It encourages you by telling the true stories of people who found reservoirs of strength—what I call the spirit of justice—to resist oppression and keep on keeping on. If you pre-order the book you get several bonuses. You get exclusive access to the first chapter of the book. You get access to my keynote message from “The Color of Compromise 5-Year Anniversary Event” where I give a talk titled: Three Characteristics of Historical Truth-Seekers. Finally, you get 30% off when you order from ChristianBook.com or the guaranteed lowest price when you order from Amazon. Plus, pre-orders help put the book on the radar for other bookstores so it can be distributed widely, and they are a huge part of helping a book get on bestseller lists. So tell everyone! Tell you local library, indie bookstore, church, seminary, college, and more to get copies of the book. Share this message on social media and with your friends. Pre-orders are now OPEN!!! Remember to support historical truth-telling and racial justice: Subscribe to JemarTisby.Substack.com Get your racial justice merch! JusticeTakesSides.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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