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Let's talk about the transforming power of the Gospel and how it has changed an entire city in Cambodia, which used to be a major destination for human trafficking. This will be a case study on the relationship between the Gospel and justice. Interview with Agape International Ministries.

Guest: Dr. Neil Shenvi; Many pastors are recommending anti-racist books to their congregation. They are being put forward as authoritative guides to culture and what our response to the current racial crisis should be. Let's talk about White Fragility, How to Be an Anti-Racist, The Color of Compromise, and Be The Bridge. Dr. Shenvi and Dr. Sawyer's article: https://shenviapologetics.com/do-whites-...

2 Corinthians 5:18 is frequently used as a biblical warrant for "racial reconciliation." But is that what it actually says? And what does the Bible teach about racial reconciliation? Let's talk about it. Special guest: Monique Duson from the Center for Biblical Unity.

Guest: Keri Smith, Co-Host "Unsafe Space" podcast Keri will share her 20-year journey as a "social justice warrior" and how she came out of it and to faith in Christ.

Guest: Jay Medenwaldt; The Enneagram claims that it is a psychological and spiritual personality assessment that reveals our inner motivations. It has become very popular in recent years, particularly among Christians. It is seen as a useful tool for spiritual growth. Jay Medenwaldt is a doctoral student (PhD - Social Psychology) who has been researching the question: Is the Enneagram a valid pers...

Does the story of Zacchaeus offer a biblical case for reparations? Does it address the problem of what to do with unjustly acquired wealth by 250 years of slavery, 90 years of Jim Crow, and 35 years of racist housing policies? Let's talk about it.

Socialism is making a comeback in America. Poll after poll shows that young Americans have a positive image of socialism. In fact, more than half say they would rather live in a socialist country than in a capitalist one. Did Jesus call on earthly governments to redistribute wealth? Was imposing a welfare state part of His vision for loving our neighbor? Author and economist, Lawrence Reed will sh...

We are going to take a look at the history of eugenics (aka "scientific racism"). It was a major scientific movement in the early 20th century that most people don't know about. What role did Darwin's theory play in the rise of eugenics in America? And what does eugenics tell us about the foundations of institutionalized racism?

There are a lot of prominent evangelical leaders saying that racism is a "gospel issue." In part 2 of this teaching series, theologian, Krista Bontrager, looks at the ways that the Gospel provides the basis of ethnic unity in the Body of Christ.

Guest: Pastor, Virgil "Omaha" Walker, from the "Just Thinking Podcast" We are getting flooded with messages from people saying that their churches are getting woke and their pastors are recommending Be The Bridge and White Fragility. Let's have some real talk about what's happening in our churches.

We love America. But it took a while for our country to realize the promise of freedom for all. How do we find balance between the reality of slavery and our celebration of freedom on the 4th of July? Guest: Dr. Carol Swain

Many Christians are adopting the Social Justice framework without inquiring whether the ideas fought for under the banner of "social justice" are actually biblical. Dr. Thaddeus Williams will join us to discuss the questions Christians should be asking about Social Justice.

There are a lot of prominent evangelical leaders saying that racism is a "gospel issue." But I've also seen things like the coronavirus called a "gospel issue." So, let's go back to basics. What IS the Gospel? Then we can begin to evaluate the question, Is racism a "gospel issue"?

Did you know that there were female apostles? And deacons? And why have priests historically been only men? Join us for an informative conversation exploring the role of women in the early church with Orthodox theologian and New Testament scholar, Dr. Jeannie Constantinou.

The news narrative right now can feel toxic. Let's talk about interracial friendships and family relationships. How can we listen well and love those who are hurting? How can we stand for truth, but with gentleness and respect?

Part 2 of our conversation about "justice." In this teaching, I tackle the questions: What does justice look like for the accused? How should Christians stand for justice for the accused? There was a lot to process in light of the recent events.

While many Christians are rushing to read books on Critical Race Theory this week, we're going to talk to two Christians who already made the journey in and OUT of CRT. Monique and our guest, Edwin Ramirez, will share their stories. And we'll talk about the new CRT canon: White Fragility, Be the Bridge, etc. ALL THE THINGS is the weekly show where we talk about all the things related to God, the B...

Our country is in the middle of a very messy conversation about race and justice. People are hurting. Cities are burning. Now what? How can we bring biblical principles to bear on this current reality.

How to Answer God's Call to Justice by Krista Bontrager

Guest: Alisa Childers; Progressive theology is the new liberal creep in many evangelical churches and colleges. But what are some of the signs that your local church is drifting into these errors? Let's talk about it.

Truth matters. But it is getting increasingly difficult to find accurate information. Jesus says He IS the Truth. Thus, Christians should have a reputation for being the most truthful people on earth. But sadly, we don’t. How can we do better?

There is a lot of difficult conversation happening this week on social media about the Ahmaud Arbery shooting. Join us for an important conversation with our friends, Jamal Bandy (from Prescribed Truth) and Samuel Sey. How can Christians respond to injustice from a distinctly Christian point of view and not just get swept away by emotionalism or tribalism?

There are several factors happening in our culture right now that are an assault on God’s will for us to work. But if we are going to live a holy life, then we need to include some discussion about our theology of work.

Our takes on a hodge-podge of topics that we've seen this week on social media: Why single women are leaving their churches; a tweet by Jackie Hill Perry about white evangelicals; and, a social justice perspective on reopening the economy.

Prosperity is an idea that has been hijacked by Word of Faith preachers. But living paycheck-to-paycheck isn't part of God's plan for His people either. Let's talk about how living according to God’s wisdom can help us flourish.