EPISODE · May 16, 2023 · 28 MIN
Healing Conversations On Race - with Veola Vazquez, Joshua Knabb, Charles Lee-Johnson and Krystal Hays
from God‘s Story Podcast · host Brent Siddall
‘Race complicates our relationships, even when we reject racism and seek to walk a better path together. How can we get our thinking – and our conversations – unstuck from entrenched patterns?’ Brent talks with Veola Vazquez, Joshua Knabb, Charles Lee-Johnson and Krystal Hays about their new IVP book ‘Healing Conversations On Race – Four Key Practices from Scripture and Psychology’. Veola Vazquez is a licensed psychologist and tenured professor of psychology in the College of Behavioural and Social Sciences at California Baptist University. Joshua Knabb is a board-certified clinical psychologist as well as associate professor of psychology and director of the PsyD program at California Baptist University. Charles Lee-Johnson is one of the founders and chair of the Social Work Department at California Baptist University. Krystal Hays is the director of the Doctor of Social Work program and an assistant professor of social work at California Baptist University. (1:27) Veola’s background; (2:20) Joshua’s background; (3:19) Crystal’s background; (4:30) Charles’ background; (8:17) How each of the guests experienced discrimination; (16:36) The HEAL model. What makes it unique? (22:20) How does God’s Story help us to demonstrate empathy to others? Links mentioned in this episode: www.ivpress.com www.amazon.com/Healing-Conversations-Race-Practices-Psychology/dp/1514003929 calbaptist.edu Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.
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‘Race complicates our relationships, even when we reject racism and seek to walk a better path together. How can we get our thinking – and our conversations – unstuck from entrenched patterns?’ Brent talks with Veola Vazquez, Joshua Knabb, Charles Lee-Johnson and Krystal Hays about their new IVP book ‘Healing Conversations On Race – Four Key Practices from Scripture and Psychology’.
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