In this two-part episode, Justin and Hezekiah explore the intersection of historical sin, cultural imprints, and building faith communities grounded in truth and love. They address the challenges of urban ministry, the impact of poverty, and ways national and church history continues to shape society. From addressing segregation (in churches) to finding practical solutions for diversity and cultural engagement, this conversation provides biblical insights and practical recommendations for fostering unity and transformation in congregations across cultures
LINKS: MLK’s Letter from Birmingham Jail Map: Lansing Redlining Image: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Book: Right Color, Wrong Culture: The Type of Leader Your Organization Needs to Become Multiethnic by Byran Loritts Book: Urban Apologetics: Restoring Black Dignity with the Gospel by Eric Mason Book: Woke Church: An Urgent Call for Christians in America to Confront Racism and Injustice by Eric Mason Book: In Church as It Is in Heaven: Cultivating a Multiethnic Kingdom Culture by Williams & Jones
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Intersections are high-traffic areas, with people coming from and heading in all sorts of directions. While intersections are places of potential collision and calamity, they are also the very places where we can find direction and learn where to go. The Intersection is a podcast where faith engages the complexities of our modern world. Though intersections sometimes feel risky, they are where real dialogue happens, they are where we find direction and discover where to go next.