Prasanta Verma | Fighting Ethnic Loneliness Together

What is like to be the only one who looks like you in a room? Ethnic loneliness is a pervasive feeling for ethnic minorities in the U.S. and in churches. In this conversation, Prasanta Verma talks me through:What ethnic loneliness is and what it looks likeHow the church has been complicit in perpetuating this loneliness and its entanglement with systemic racismWhat to do instead of forcing assimilation in the name of unityHow individuals and churches can be effective friends, advocates, and allies in the fight against ethnic loneliness and systemic racismPrasanta Verma was born under an Asian sun, raised in the Appalachian foothills, and resides in the upper Midwest. She is a writer, poet, and public health professional and her writing has been published in numerous places in print and online. Prasanta’s first book, titled Beyond Ethnic Loneliness, releases in April 2024.Find Prasanta Online:Website: https://prasantaverma.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/prasantaverma/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@prasantavermaNewsletter: https://prasantaverma.substack.com/Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kateboyd.substack.com/subscribe