Best Ethnic Unity Podcasts (2025)

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#193 Has the Ethnic Idolatry Created a Cold-Hearted Society? 1:31:26

7d ago1:31:26

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. The Shilo Hendrix controversy has poured gasoline on a division that needed no accelerant. Explore the alarming trend of "confronting culture" that we seem to be experiencing and its devastating impact on our society. There is a callousness th…

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#192 Will COURAGEOUS Men Shape the Future of the Church? 1:05:01

15d ago1:05:01

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY TO HELP THE PODCAST: CLICK HERE ------- What does the future of the Church look like? Will it be shaped by courageous men who stand strong in their faith, or will it be led astray by those who compromise? In this th…

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Life in a Hispanic Church with Ivan Gonzalez 24:33

29d ago24:33

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Ivan Gonzalez serves at Christos Para Las Naciones Church in Penson, Alabama, which is a Hispanic Church primarily serving immigrant families. Ivan joined Austin to talk about what life is like for Christians in Hispanic churches in 2025. We really enjoyed this conversation because Ivan is so Biblical in his approach to ministry. We hope you are en…

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#191 What Happened to Austin Metcalf Reveals a Shocking Church Truth? 1:17:45

1M ago1:17:45

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. Join us as we dive into the mysterious case of Austin Metcalf, a story that exposes a shocking need within the church today in America. What really happened to Austin Metcalf and what is currently happening with Karmelo Anthony can be avoided.…

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#190 Reflecting on the Last 10 years with the Center for Biblical Unity 1:51:47

1M ago1:51:47

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. This is an earlier conversation with Monique Duson and Kevin Briggins of the Center for Biblical Unity and Offcode Podcast. We discuss a relatively recent article in Christianity Today written by Justin Giboney of the AndCampaign. It seems tha…

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#189 How the Enemy Recycles Hatred to Divide the Church 53:40

1M ago53:40

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. In this thought-provoking episode, Brandon tackles a sensitive and timely question: Is America's Church RACIST? Brandon explores the complex and often controversial relationship between faith and race in the United States. From the legacy of s…

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Rethinking the Police with Dan Reinhardt 28:17

1M ago28:17

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Dr. Daniel Rienhardt is a 24 year veteran of the police force. He is the author of Rethinking the Police: An Officer's Confession and the Pathway to Reform (IVP, 2023). This book is a refreshing change from most conversations about police reform. Daniel is a retired officer brimming with love for his fellow officers but who understands that serious…

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#188 How the Social Justice Dance Led me to Plant a Church in Baltimore 1:19:58

2M ago1:19:58

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. In this long-awaited episode, Brandon shares his personal testimony of faith in Jesus and his upbringing. He highlight's the Lord's unwavering faithfulness throughout his childhood all the way through his time pastoring at a church that embrac…

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Gritty and Graceful with Caryn Rivadeneira 23:00

2M ago23:00

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Caryn Rivadeneira is the author of several books for both children and adults. Her latest book, Gritty and Graceful (Beaming Books) is one we would recommend to all of our listeners. Caryn managed to give a Biblical survey of the work of women in redemptive history and did so in an age-appropriate way for little girls and boys. It's really special.…

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#187 A Self-Examination: Have We Been Protecting Predators in the American Church? 1:21:08

2M ago1:21:08

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. There is something that every shepherd ought to have buried in his heart - a desire to protect. Before we even discuss the ability to protect proficiently, it must start with a desire. The fallout from the MLK episodes left a lasting scar. Gen…

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Cloud of Witnesses with Gavin King 28:15

2M ago28:15

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Gavin King is a partner at Beasley Allen law firm in Montgomery, Alabama. He has been a friend of this ministry for a long time, and in this episode, he talks with Isaac about growing up in the black church and highlights some of his personal heroes of the faith. We hope this testimony of deep roots encourages you to press on. LINKS & SHOW NOTES: T…

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#186 Livestream: Chatting with Listeners About the Ethnic Idolatry Taking Shape in America 1:10:41

3M ago1:10:41

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. If there is one thing that has been exposed through our hyper-politicized climate over the past decade, it has been the political and ethnic idolatry that is deeply rooted in our society. One of those idols is erected in what is colloquially c…

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Swing Low: A History of Black Christianity with Walter Strickland II 35:04

3M ago35:04

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Walter Strickland is Assistant Professor of Systematic and Contextual Theology at the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the author of Swing Low: A History of Black Christianity in the United States (Intervarsity Press, 2024). Dr. Strickland joins Austin to talk through his new book. Dr. Strickland approached his new book theolog…

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#185 Being a Sober-minded Christian in the Supposed Golden Age 1:04:39

3M ago1:04:39

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. In today's political climate, the American church, depending on who you speak with, is on the brink of a moral relapse or on the brink of a golden age. How did we get to such an impasse amongst Christians? Is DOGE that big a deal for Christian…

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Thank you, Jeri! 2:11

3M ago2:11

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On January 31, United? We Pray's longest-serving staff member resigned to spend more time with her family. Jeri Choi has been a blessing to this ministry for many years, and all of our listeners have benefitted from her hard work. Please join us in thanking her and praying for God's blessing on her life and family! LINKS & SHOW NOTES: This UWP Podc…

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#183 A Deep Dive into the Growing, White, Christian Discomfort: Insights from a Longtime Listener 1:21:01

3M ago1:21:01

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. Are we allowed to talk about marginalization and white Christians in the same breath? Is that really a thing? Do white-American Christians feel the pressure of the growing racial tension between ethnic subcultures in the country? Are they allo…

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#184 How Do I Have Conversations as a Christian Who Voted for Trump?! (Patreon Preview) 7:00

3M ago7:00

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. We're joined again by Alissa Hollander who shares some stories we can all relate to: having tough conversations about faith with those who vehemently disagree. As a lover of apologetics, Alissa wanted the opportunity to share her beliefs amids…

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The Work of Black History with Walter Strickland II 33:18

3M ago33:18

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Walter Strickland is Assistant Professor of Systematic and Contextual Theology at the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the author of Swing Low: A History of Black Christianity in the United States (Intervarsity Press, 2024). Dr. Strickland joins Austin to talk about black history, and why he took a slightly unusual path to writ…

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United? We Pray in 2025 25:08

3M ago25:08

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Grace and peace! It's 2025 and United? We Pray is in an exciting place as a ministry. Last year, we recorded more content than any year prior. In today's episode, Isaac and Austin sit down to talk about where we are as a ministry and what you can expect from the podcast and other arms of the ministry in 2025. As always, we covet your prayers over t…

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#182 We Were Sent Angry Messages Over MLK and Donald Trump: This is Our Response 1:16:17

3M ago1:16:17

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. This is our first episode discussing the President elect, Donald J. Trump. Unfortunately, things seem to be going the exact way it went 8 years ago. We don't know if we have it in us to do the conservative apologetics that we did 4 years ago a…

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#181 The Truth About MLK: The King Has No Clothes part 2 1:13:27

4M ago1:13:27

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. This is part 2 of the MLK conversation. Daren and I have a follow up discussion. This time, rather than discuss his faith, we discuss his lack of moral character and the picking and choosing people do in order to justify the horrific acts we h…

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#180 The Truth About MLK: Deconstructing the Myth pt. 1 1:32:37

4M ago1:32:37

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. This is a conversation dissecting one aspect of the MLK narrative that we need to be willing to properly analyze. Who was MLK? Is he an American hero to be celebrated? Does he value what you value? Who was he as a black American? Did he fight …

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#179 Healing the Wounds: Overcoming Church Betrayal and Heartbreak w/ Teasi Cannon 1:06:38

4M ago1:06:38

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. We are joined by Teasi Cannon who, through her unwavering faith in Jesus as her rock has endured some of the harshest treatment as a member of a local body. She tells her story of church betrayal and hurt from her former pastor and helps young…

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#178 The Biggest Threat to the Church in America 1:23:45

4M ago1:23:45

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. How many podcasts have you listened to on race? How many books? How many christian-based seminars have you sat in to be reminded that america has a race problem? How many times have you heard the christian retort, "no! America has a sin proble…

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#177 2024 Sweep: Keep or Toss Last Year's Highlights 59:48

4M ago59:48

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. We give you our miniature 2024 highlights, B&B edition. These things that we remember from 24' either need to be thrown in the trash or brought into 2025 with us? What say you? What are some things we missed? What needs to be thrown away or br…

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All Peoples, Tribes, and Languages: Sermon from Revelation 22 47:04

4M ago47:04

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UWP Founder Isaac Adams recently preached from Revelation 22 to Iron City Church in Birmingham, AL. We're grateful to be able to share this with you, because the ministries of Iron City Church and United? We Pray are intertwined and mutually reinforcing. You will be able to tell from this sermon that the unity we speak about in this ministry is vit…

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#176 The Superior, Hopeful, Violent Peace of Jesus Christ (Special Christmas Episode) 1:11:50

5M ago1:11:50

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. Peace is a major theme around the Christmas holiday. For the Christian, we know that Jesus is not only the reason for this season but He is our peace. What does it even mean to say, "Jesus is Our Peace". How then should we live based on this r…

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ANNOUNCEMENT 4:54

5M ago4:54

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. Hello B&B listeners! Did you know that we have a YouTube Channel? Help us grow the channel by subscribing to us and interacting with our content. Your likes and comments go a long way! Stay tuned for some great episodes in the new year and com…

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Friendship with God: Sermon Audio 35:07

5M ago35:07

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Dustin Ratcliff is a pastor at Iron City Church in Birmingham, Alabama. In this sermon, he preaches from Exodus 33 on what it means to be in a relationship, even friendship, with God. Understanding these truths from Scripture has a profound impact on our prayer lives. We hope you are as encouraged and moved by this sermon as we were. LINKS & SHOW N…

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#174 There is More to 'Wicked' Than What Meets the Eye 1:14:40

5M ago1:14:40

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. We know. We know...Christian content creators and podcasters have been doing episodes on the new movie wicked ad nauseum. However, it is a guarantee you haven't heard an episode like this! We are joined again by our friend and sister in Christ…

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#173 Are Black Fraternities and Sororities Idolatrous? w/Miss Tytus Jones 1:02:14

5M ago1:02:14

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. We are joined by Miss Tytus Jones; content creator and budding apologist YouTuber who walks with us as we introduce many to and enrage more with our conversation on black fraternities and sororities. Are these social groups that are meant to e…

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#172 Thankfulness, Ethnic Idolatry and Our Biggest Breakthrough with a Troll 56:38

6M ago56:38

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. Thanksgiving has just passed and Brandon spends some time reflecting on God's goodness in his life, ministry and this podcast journey. He also touches on the reality of satan's attack on Christians through highlighting skin over a savior. Last…

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Perseverance and the Black Church 29:18

6M ago29:18

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As many of you know, Isaac Adams, who founded our ministry is pastor of Iron City Church in Birmingham, Alabama. This week's episode is an excerpt of a sermon he recently preached on the perseverance of the black church. We hope this testimony of God's faithfulness encourages you! Support the show To learn more about United? We Pray, follow us on I…

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#171 We're Back: Post election, Thanksgiving Discussions and Plagiarizing Pastors 1:10:16

6M ago1:10:16

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. Brandon is back in Baltimore. Daren is still in Silver Spring and Black and Blurred is still in your ear! For this post election episode, we discuss our thoughts in the panel we joined before our break with Truth and Fire. We also reflect on t…

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Liberty of Conscience with Ryan King 32:10

6M ago32:10

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Author and Pastor Ryan King joins Austin to talk about his new book, Every Man's Conscience, which explores the contributions of 17th Century Baptists to political theology. That might sound academic, but we have a lot to learn about honoring the conscience of our neighbors and Ryan has much help to offer. As counter-intuitive as it might seem to u…

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History of Political Idolatry with Timothy Paul Jones 30:37

6M ago30:37

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Dr. Timothy Paul Jones is a professor at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He joins the show today to lend his historical expertise to our conversation about political idolatry. This is the final installment of the series, so if you haven't heard the others, we encourage you to check those out. Dr. Jones surprised us by quoting a lot of se…

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Prayers for the Nation 10:10

7M ago10:10

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A little different this week. We're just praying for the nation. Please join us in doing so. LINKS & SHOW NOTES: This UWP Podcast Episode was produced by Josh Deng with editing by Roshane Ricketts. Support the show To learn more about United? We Pray, follow us on Instagram and keep exploring our website. Please consider rating the podcast on Apple…

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#170 A Sure Election and Calling w/ Truth + Fire Livestream (Previously Recorded) 2:18:14

7M ago2:18:14

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. Join us for a livestream with Veritéetfeu, the founder of Truth and Fire along with other Christian content creators and ministers. We discuss the implications of the election, the hidden pros and cons of a Trump or Harris presidency and how C…

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#169 Thomas Sowell on Trump, A Listener Calls us out, Brandon Responds 1:04:58

7M ago1:04:58

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. In this impromptu live stream, Brandon reacts to Thomas Sowell's thoughts on President Donald Trump. He also sits and reads through some messages that came from a listener of Black and Blurred. The conversation was contentious in the beginning…

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Your Joy Isn't Tied to the Election 20:53

7M ago20:53

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Election week is finally here. By the time the next episode airs, votes will be cast. Whether or not we know who won by this time next week. pastor Jared Torrence joins Austin this week to talk about what we need to remember to make sure our joy is tied to the eternal plan and character of God, regardless of who is in the white house. LINKS & SHOW …

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#168 Have American Christians Bent the Knee to Culture? 1:11:53

7M ago1:11:53

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. Did you know that the entire LGBTQIA2S+ movement is built on deception and lies? No...really. Why don't more Christians seem to care? Why are more and more Christian placating to the world? Maybe, if your context is anything like ours, you've …

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The Legacy of 16th St. Baptist Church 16:04

7M ago16:04

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Rev. Dr. Arthur Price, Jr. graciously hosted us at his home church: 16th St Baptist, which was home to a terrible bombing in 1963, which claimed the lives of four little girls. Though 16th St Baptist is a national historic landmark, Dr. Price is clear that his church is not a museum - it is a living, thriving outpost of gospel ministry. We hope you…

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#167 Race Divided Them but the Gospel United Them 1:22:27

7M ago1:22:27

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. There is a new book you need to read - Walking in Unity by Krista Bontrager and Monique Duson from the Center for Biblical Unity. Were you part of a church that espoused every form of divisive rhetoric in the name of social justice and "unity"…

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Raising Mixed Kids 30:33

7M ago30:33

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Jared Torrence is back with us to discuss the dynamics of raising mixed kids in multiracial families. As always on these family episodes, we are grateful for Jared sharing his experience, which is instructive for us whether we share his same family dynamic or not. Jared reminds us of the pillars we should be teaching our kids, which are especially …

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#166 Is Hollywood Trying to Tell Us How Evil It Is? (w/PJ from Conspiracy Pilled Podcast) 1:07:26

7M ago1:07:26

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. We are joined by PJ from the Conspiracy Pilled Podcast and we discuss how Hollywood telegraphs its evil nature right before our eyes. Also, we dig into why it seems that Christians are apprehensive to the notion that conspiracies exist. Are co…

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Does Just Preaching the Gospel Kill Racism 24:20

7M ago24:20

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Pastor Jared Torrence of Covenant Fellowship Church in Glenn Mills, PA joins Austin to talk about the relationship between fighting racism and preaching the gospel. Pastor Jared reminds Christians of the power of God for both salvation and sanctification that are found in Jesus and the attitudes Christians should have toward all kinds of sin, racis…

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#165 Black Christians Need to Hear This Now! 28:18

8M ago28:18

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. Churches in America of predominantly black Christians are suffering from a disease that has rotted congregations from the inside out. These pastors are here to give corrective thoughts to the glory of God and for the benefit of His bride. Many…

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#164 Listen to the Story of an Alleged Trafficking Victim (Patrons only Teaser) 28:41

8M ago28:41

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. In this patron only episode, we listen to the story of Ally Carter, an alleged sex-trafficking survivor and in this Instagram live, she tells her story. The point of sharing this story is to open the eyes of the Christian to the realities of e…

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Apologetics with Preston Perry 28:05

8M ago28:05

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Author, evangelist, and apologist Preston Perry joins the show today to discuss his new book, How to Tell The Truth: The Story of how God Saved me to Win Hearts, Not Just Arguments (Tyndale, 2024). Preston has much wisdom to share about how Christians should engage the lost world around us. He teaches us about humility, boldness, and relying on God…

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#163 How Christians Are Backing Kamala: A Dive into Social Sentiment 1:12:26

8M ago1:12:26

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. Brandon stumbled upon an Instagram Post from The And Campaign and it let to a swarm of Christians vomiting their hatred for Donald Trump. In this impromptu episode, Brandon navigates the misinformed sentiment from Christians toward the left; u…

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