Season 3, Episode 3 "Black History & the Church-Part One": Dr. John Hardin, Professor Emeritus

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. John Hardin, Professor Emeritus at Western Kentucky University, joins host Ryan Dearbone to discuss the historical significance and evolving role of the Black church in America. From its beginnings as a refuge for enslaved and free Black communities to its leadership in the civil rights movement and social justice, the Black church has long served as a moral and communal anchor.Dr. Hardin also examines the challenges facing the Black church in the post–Civil Rights era, including declining activism, the rise of megachurches and prosperity theology, and the impact of social media and digital worship. As younger generations seek spirituality in new ways, this episode asks what must change—and what must remain—to ensure the church continues to guide, serve, and empower future generations.Make sure you check out this episode, as well as our previous episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Buzzsprout and YouTube. If you live in the Russellville, KY area, you can also hear us every Sunday night at 8:05 PM CST on WRUS 104.9 FM and 610 AM or on rdo.to/WRUSAM.You can also check out episodes every Wednesday night at 5 pm CST on BGVibe.comMake sure to listen, share and comment! #churchwithnowallspod