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Episode 2: Sociologist Russell Jeung, cofounder of Stop AAPI Hate
A conversation with sociologist and activist Russell Jeung about the Atlanta shootings, the history of anti-Asian hate, the fetishizing of Asian women, and more
A God who does laundry (Lent 5B) (Psalm 51:1-12)
On giving Eugene Peterson's The Message another chance
Celebrating Easter on the anniversary of MLK’s death
The first Easter was a wrecked scene of dispirited disciples in the shadows of an insurrection.
Holy Saturday in a harrowing time
Christ harrows hell, and nowhere are we beyond the hand that holds that harrow.
Is privilege real or imagined?
Sociologist Matthew Clair explores race and class at work in the criminal court system.
Who is sacrificed, and who benefits?
Approaching Holy Week in the wake of a half million COVID-19 deaths
Episode 88: In And of Itself
Matt and Adam are joined by Tim Hughes to discuss, magic, identity, and Derek Delgaudio's In And of Itself.
Why I’ve come back around to substitutionary atonement
Sometimes sacrifice is an act of love.
April 11, Easter 2B (Acts 4:32-35; John 20:19-31)
Thomas gets so overwhelmed by Jesus’ presence that he ends up shelving the autopsy.
Preaching Holy Week in the middle of a pandemic—again
Usually it takes courage to preach Good Friday. This year, it will take courage to proclaim “He is risen!” on Easter morning.
Henry Louis Gates celebrates the Black church through history and stories
The companion book to the PBS series is accessible, comprehensive, and joyful.