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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 1H 3M

Why Are They Running: Breaking Down the Black Christian Experience (Pastor Kellen Brooks)

from Faith Under Construction Podcast · host Our Daily Bread Ministries

If King David, the man after God’s own heart, danced before the Lord (2 Samuel 6:14), does that mean we should be dancing between the pews every Sunday? Church is so much bigger than just our one experience of worship. But why is there such a wide variety in the ways we feel moved by the Spirit to praise, lament, or express our devotion to the infinite God—and how do I know what’s right for me? Join hosts Rasool Berry, Christin Thorpe, and guest Pastor Kellen Brooks as they unpack the history and culture behind the Black church experience.   Guest Bio:  Kellen Brooks, M Div, ThM is a musician, author, pastor, and public speaker in the Metro Detroit area. He pastors the Pentecostal Temple Church Of God In Christ, in Inkster, Michigan and is the founding pastor of Philos Church Of God In Christ in Detroit, MI. He received his Master of Divinity from Ashland Theological Seminary and his Master of Theology from Columbia Theological Seminary. Additionally, Pastor Brooks is an international speaker and musician ministering in places such as South Africa, Scotland, Turks and Caicos Islands, Jamaica, France, and Israel.  Verses Mentioned:  Joshua 6 Psalm 150 2 Samuel 6:20–22 Exodus 15:20 Hebrews 5:7 Galatians 6:2 Romans 8:26 Featured Links:  Keep the conversation going with the Discussion Guide from this episode! Pastor Kellan Brooks’ website: www.Kellenbrooks.com Connect with Pastor Books on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Faith Under Construction Landing Page: https://www.odbm.org/en/voices/faith-under-construction VOICES Community: https://www.odbm.org/en/voices Follow VOICES on Instagram

If King David, the man after God’s own heart, danced before the Lord (2 Samuel 6:14), does that mean we should be dancing between the pews every Sunday? Church is so much bigger than just our one experience of worship. But why is there such a wide variety in the ways we feel moved by the Spirit to praise, lament, or express our devotion to the infinite God—and how do I know what’s right for me? Join hosts Rasool Berry, Christin Thorpe, and guest Pastor Kellen Brooks as they unpack the history and culture behind the Black church experience.   Guest Bio:  Kellen Brooks, M Div, ThM is a musician, author, pastor, and public speaker in the Metro Detroit area. He pastors the Pentecostal Temple Church Of God In Christ, in Inkster, Michigan and is the founding pastor of Philos Church Of God In Christ in Detroit, MI. He received his Master of Divinity from Ashland Theological Seminary and his Master of Theology from Columbia Theological Seminary. Additionally, Pastor Brooks is an international speaker and musician ministering in places such as South Africa, Scotland, Turks and Caicos Islands, Jamaica, France, and Israel.  Verses Mentioned:  Joshua 6 Psalm 150 2 Samuel 6:20–22 Exodus 15:20 Hebrews 5:7 Galatians 6:2 Romans 8:26 Featured Links:  Keep the conversation going with the Discussion Guide from this episode! Pastor Kellan Brooks’ website: www.Kellenbrooks.com Connect with Pastor Books on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Faith Under Construction Landing Page: https://www.odbm.org/en/voices/faith-under-construction VOICES Community: https://www.odbm.org/en/voices Follow VOICES on Instagram

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