The Gospel and Race Podcast

The MLK Movement and The Black Church

On this podcast episode we are joined by Dr. Marshall Hatch, activist, professor and Pastor of New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church on the Westside of Chicago. Dr. Hatch walks us through moments of Dr. Martin Luther Kings legacy and how his mission helped shape the modern church.

Race, Power & The Church

Our guest David Fitch helps us sort through the disparities of "worldly power" within the context of multiethnic church. This episode talks through a need for "mutuality" and submission to "Godly power" as we stay faithful in stewarding multiethnic spaces.

African American Leadership in Multiethnic Churches

Excited to have Dr. Dennis Edwards join the podcast to discuss the importance of centering black voices. We will also discover much about Dr. Edwards church planting history and his commitment to a multiethnic ecclesiology, which began for him in the 80's.

Stewarding Multiethnic Music Spaces

Isaac Robinson joins The Gospel and Race Podcast to discuss the importance of multiethnic music in churches. We talk through some of the key indicators of a diverse and inclusive music ministry within a multiethnic church.

Re-Discipling the White Church

In order to dig deeper into conversations regarding Race and the Church we must bring definition to some important terms that have shaped western American culture. David Swanson helps us to frame"Whiteness" and "White Privilege" in light of a gospel-centered hope for reconciliation. He helps us discern a new discipleship pathway towards racial healing.

Worship, Music and Race - A Conversation on Multiethnic Worship

A large segment on modern Christian music and songwriting is led by majority white megachurch spaces. Join Greg Armstrong with special guest Jacquelyn Owens in discussing the complexities in mono-ethnic music expression in multiethnic church congregations.

Multiethnic Church Planting

Those who feel called to multiethnic leadership, church planting or networks.… This podcast deals with the formation of authentic multiethnic spaces, the friction of difference and Gods vision for an authentic expression of leadership in diverse communities. Join the convo!

Dominating Division

We must be honest about the reality of our adversary. At the core of the devils scheme is division. Before we deal with the complexities of race in the church, we must realize that division is the devils biggest flex.

My Color & My Culture

In many multiethnic spaces of worship, we find the acceptance of one's uniqueness in skin color, however, community becomes complex when one's color is accepted but not their culture. We'll explore how we live in the tension of difference as multicultural Kingdom organizations.