“Jesus Would Be Flipping Tables.” Faith, Race & Refusing to Stay Silent. With Jaclyn Peterson

What happens when your very existence challenges the boxes society demands you check?This week, Jaclyn Peterson and I go deep — into ancestry, apartheid, passing, and the audacity of being told to “pick a race.” From her South African Cape Colored heritage to growing up an Air Force brat in America, this story exposes how race isn’t just personal — it’s political, economic, and generational.Wealth was transferred. Identity was manipulated. Passports determined humanity. And people still say race doesn’t matter?We also confront the church. Not faith — the institution. The slave Bible. Scriptures twisted to defend abuse. Pastors protecting power not people.Why are survivors of domestic violence shamed while abusers are platformed? Why are women told to submit but men rarely told to love like Christ?This episode is raw. We talk about white nationalism hiding behind pulpits, and the courage it takes to speak when silence is safer. Jaclyn shares her journey as a survivor, a trauma-sensitive yoga teacher, and the founder of Christian Moms Heal — creating spaces where women reclaim their bodies, voices, and faith.So I’m asking you: Are we just building empires in Christ’s name, or actually following Him?More info on Ascend With Jaclyn here: Facebook: Ascend with Jaclyn Instagram: @ascendwithjaclynTkiTok: @ascendwithjaclynWebsite: https://ascendwithjaclyn.com/Learn more about: The Slave BibleFurther links from Jaclyn:Responding to Domestic Violence, Pastor Al MilesThe spiritual price of the Doctrine of Discovery,  Mark CharlesDecolonizing Yoga: Susanna BarkatakiNational Domestic Violence Hotline (US): 1-800-799-7233Contact Tabitha:[email protected]://tabithazeigler.com/Chapters00:00 Impact of Race on Immigration06:25 Language/Cultural Connections12:13 Reflections on Apartheid/Race Relations15:11 Generational Perspectives on Race21:15 The Legacy of Wealth/Race24:11 Understanding Mixed-Race Identities32:09 Understanding the Slave Bible, Historical Context43:55 The Hypocrisy of Religious Leaders and Their Actions46:58 The Importance of Supporting Survivors and Challenging Abusers51:45 Empowering the Next Generation to Stand Against Injustice56:36 The Call to Political Action/Advocacy01:15:48 The Rebel Nature of Christianity01:20:14 Jaclyn's Journey/New Podcast01:28:22 Trauma-Sensitive Yoga/Accessibility01:31:27 Building Community/Support for Survivors