283 - The Generational Impact of Systemic Racism and the Glorious Hope of Advent with Author, Professor, and Public Theologian Dr. Esau McCaulley

Author, Professor, and Public Theologian, Dr. Esau McCaulley helps the Be the Bridge community make sense of God in the context of a racialized society in this podcast episode. He shares part of his own family’s story and lived experience of systemic injustice. And he talks about how the church in America hasn’t reckoned with its sin. Latasha and Esau laugh together and share words of hope as they talk about the hope of Advent and work of God. Join in the conversation on our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn to let us know your thoughts on this episode!  Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown Producer, Editor, & Music - Travon Potts with Integrated Entertainment Studios Assistant Producer & Transcriber - Sarah Connatser Quotes: “The impact of systemic racism is up close and personal with people that you know, and a lot of times we just don't talk about it.” -Latasha Morrison “I think there's this fear that a deep confession is not something that the American church can survive.” -Esau McCaulley “Repentance exists, because it presupposes sin. And if we can't repent, then we can't experience the fullness of redemption.” -Esau McCaulley Links: Ads: Spotify for Podcasters [Record, edit, distribute your podcast. Download the Spotify for Podcasters app or go to www.spotify.com/podcasters to get started] Sign up for the Be the Bridge NewsletterBecome a Donor of Be the Bridge Shop the Be the Bridge Online Shop Resources Mentioned: Courageous Conversations Reading While Black book by Esau McCaulley Josey Johnson’s Hair and the Holy Spirit book by Esau McCaulley How Far to the Promised Land book by Esau McCaulley How the Faith that Arose from the Cotton Fields Challenges Me article by Esau McCaulley The Fullness of Time series edited by Esau McCaulley Be the Bridge Academy Be the Bridge Youth Connect with Esau McCaulley: His Website Facebook Twitter InstagramConnect with Be the Bridge: Our Website Facebook Instagram Threads Twitter Connect with Latasha Morrison: Facebook Instagram Threads Twitter Not all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.