The Quest for Shalom: A Conversation with Lisa Sharon Harper

We are thrilled to speak with Lisa Sharon Harper, founder of Freedom Road, podcaster, public theologian, author, including the books Fortune: How Race Broke My Family And The World—And How To Repair It All, and The Very Good Gospel: How Everything Wrong Can be Made Right. In this wide ranging conversation Lisa shares with us her wisdom and her witness as we talk about the crises we face in our country and in the church and the hopes that can be found in knowing our history, love, community, and connection. Show Notes:Freedom RoadThe Truth Is - Lisa’s SubstackFortune: How Race Broke My Family and The World-And How to Repair It AllThe Very Good Gospel: How Everything Wrong Can Be Made Rightbell hooksToni Morrison - BelovedChapters00:00 The Essence of Identity and Respect01:55 Introducing Lisa Sharon Harper02:52 Journey Towards Shalom05:51 Understanding Shalom: More Than Just Peace19:30 Shalom Between Genders: A Deeper Exploration26:07 The Hebrew Concept of Perfection vs. Western Understanding35:59 The Practice of Love in Society39:42 Self-Love as a Foundation for Justice43:25 The Power of Love vs. Anger47:17 Decolonizing Faith and Ecclesiology59:27 Building Communities of Faith01:05:33 A Call to Action for Faith Leaders