Episode 125: Black Evangelicals in American History

What does it mean to be Black and evangelical—and why has that story been so often overlooked? In this episode, John Fea sits down with Vincent Bacote, co-creator and host of the new documentary Black and Evangelical. They explore the history of Black evangelicals in America, from the Nottage Brothers and the Great Migration to the founding of the National Black Evangelical Association and the unforgettable moment Tom Skinner took the stage at Urbana ‘70. Bacote discusses why this documentary matters today, how white evangelical institutions shaped (and sometimes constrained) Black evangelical life, and the enduring tension between gospel proclamation and confronting systemic racism. Watch the documentary for free at blackevangelicals.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices