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Summer Special: What Does the Bible Say About Race? (Part 1) Aug 13, 2020

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Overview:

Isaac Adams gave a two-part lecture to a group of churches desiring to play a small role in bringing greater awareness to the historical roots and present forms of racism in Washington D.C. Their goal was not merely greater intellectual knowledge but greater compassion, so that they'd be better positioned to empathize and strategize toward the end of “adorning the doctrine of God our Savior.” (Titus 2:10) In Part 1, Isaac answers three questions:

What does the bible say about race?

What does the bible say about racism?

Why does it matter?

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Summer Special: What Should You Do when Injustice Seems to Prevail? Jun 06, 2020

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”O Lord, God of vengeance,
O God of vengeance, shine forth!
Rise up, O judge of the earth;
repay to the proud what they deserve!
O Lord, how long shall the wicked,
how long shall the wicked exult?
They pour out their arrogant words;
all the evildoers boast.
They crush your people, O Lord,
and afflict your heritage.
They kill the widow and the sojourner,
and murder the fatherless;
and they say, “The Lord does not see;
the God of Jacob does not perceive.””
Psalm 94:1-7

We’re on break for the summer, but we’d still love to bring you some specials to encourage your spiritual walk. Here’s a sermon given recently by Bobby Jamieson, a white pastor up at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, who preached on Psalm 94 in light of the death of George Floyd. Bobby teaches us 4 things we can do in the midst of a season when it seems like injustice is prevailing in our country.

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Our Conscience Leads Us To Fight Sin May 27, 2020

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”One person considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike. Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind.” Romans 14:5

How does conscience relate to faith? Isaac and Austin discuss how differences conscience can lead us to differences in acting out our faith, and how to live in biblical community whilst holding different consciences. Join as they answer questions like:

Why is a conscience critical to the conversation on race?

Does liberty of conscience change what we need to agree on?

How does one's conscience get seared or damaged?

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We Mourn Announcement May 20, 2020

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In this video, brothers and sisters lament and intercede about different matters given this woeful pandemic—matters ranging from the loss of lives to exacerbated racism in these times. Join us as we take racial struggles to the throne of grace, and sign up below and we’ll send you a free prayer guide.

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Is Coronavirus Racist? May 13, 2020

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”Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.” Proverbs 28:27

Is a virus racist? Isaac and Austin explore the news that COVID-19 is disproportionally affecting African Americans. They also explain why we often tie racism today to America's history of slavery.

Links & Show Notes:COVID-19, Xenophobia, and a Prayerful Response (by James Choi)

King Jesus, COVID-19, And Vulnerable Black People (by Austin Suter)

Courtney Reissig: When I Recognized Race

Praying About Systemic Racism (by Isaac Adams)

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Horrible and Familiar: The Killing of Ahmaud Arbery May 08, 2020

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Overview: “How long, O Lord?” Psalm 13:1

In this short episode, Austin and Isaac discuss the recent shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, and how his death ties into a long chain of innocent black men murdered in recent history. They talk about reasons why they can’t watch the videos of the events anymore, and advocate a few ideas on what can be done in light of this tragedy.

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Divine Dissatisfaction with the Status Quo (w/ Irwyn Ince) Apr 29, 2020

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Overview: What do you see in the church and the world that is not in line with God's word and His will? Isaac and Irwyn Ince discuss their "divine dissatisfactions" in the church and the world with regards to race. They also touch on Ince's new book. Listen as they answer questions like:

What is the racial status quo of today's American Church?

How did Wilmington, North Carolina go from 56% black to 15% black?

How does the racial history of a city affects the ways one plants a church?

Does a church who supported segregation in the past bear responsibility to right past wrongs?

What are the challenges for majority culture in racial reconciliation? For minority culture?

What are a few concrete steps for pursuing unity in diversity in the Church?

Links & Show Notes:Irwyn Ince’s book: "The Beautiful Community: Unity, Diversity, and the Church at Its Best"

Wilmington's Lie: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy

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United...in What? (Part 2) Apr 15, 2020

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Overview: "Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited." (Romans 12:16)

Austin and Isaac continue the discussion on unity, diving deeper into the particulars of racial unity. They give insights on how to be wise around the conversation on race, and share ways that people live out their faithfulness in the pursuit of racial justice. Listen in as they answer questions like:

What roles do pastors and church leadership have in pursuing unity? Do they have a weightier role?

How does your relationship with someone determine how you handle a hard conversation on racial unity?

How do the ethnicities of those in conversation on race affect the conversation?

Why should we consider giving minorities more voice in the conversation on race? Isn't that the showing the sin of partiality?

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United...in What? (Part 1) Apr 08, 2020

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Overview: "How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!" (Psalm 133:1)

In a tip of the hat towards the name of our ministry, Isaac and Austin give a two-part series on Unity, a hot touch word in the conversation on race. Listen in as they discuss:

How would we define unity, and specifically, Christian unity?

Why is unity so important anyway?

What is unique about the American experience that we should pay special attention to unity?

If unity is so important, why should we bring up "divisive" topics?

How does the manner in which we bring up these conversations affect the conversation itself?

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Fear of COVID-19 Never Justifies Racism Toward Asians Mar 25, 2020

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Overview: "Men ought not to content themselves with a general repentance, but it is every man's duty to endeavour to repent of his particular sins particularly." (Westminster Confession, Chapter 15.5,6, part two).

Following James Choi’s article, Isaac and Austin discuss ways in which they see racism, particularly against Asians, in this unique season we live in. Listen in as they discuss:

Is COVID-19 creating racism, or revealing it?

Why is calling the Coronavirus a “Chinese virus” racist?

What can fear drive us to in a time of pandemic?

What are ways we can combat the racism that we see today?

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