The Gospel and Race Podcast

Pastor Sam Hamstra shares his story of leading a mostly black & Latino church and the prioritizing of intentional diversity for the purpose of the gospel.

On this episode we are excited to welcome Joe Mitchell as we have a conversation around Biblical Justice, Inter-faith relationships and how Christ is moving through various neighborhood contexts.

On this episode we welcome Pastor and evangelist Paco Amador discussing the witness of Jesus through the eyes of immigrants in America.
 
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We are delighted to welcome Dr. Theon Hill to discuss the ramifications of leading in Race conversations. We explore the theme of "exhaustion" and leadership within the context of the Gospel and Race.
 
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.