The R Word

The R Word

The R Word is a limited-run podcast hosted by Lowell Taylor that explores the role of reparations in racial, social and economic justice and the Christian Church, both historically and in the present day, and what paths are available for meaningful healing and reconciliation.

Episodes

May 16, 2025 31 mins

In this episode, Lowell ends the podcast and previews Racial Equity Training with Robin Rue Simmons of First Repair.

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In this episode, Lowell presents a sermon on Matthew 3:1-10, and previews the upcoming screening of The Big Payback later this month.
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In this episode, Dustin and Lowell review where we have been and preview where we are going.
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In this live episode at St. Paul’s Church, Rev. Jonathan Brooks preaches about Zacchaeus and the call to repair.
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In this live episode at St. Paul’s Church, Lowell calls folks from St. Paul’s to repent, repair, and be healed, and folks from St. Paul’s Becoming Beloved Community group respond to the call. Video of the episode is available at www.youtube.com/live/cG_N7Qra834?si=bwlAp5DXMeqbiMV9. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.
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In this episode, The Zacchaeus Foundation board members Sharon Killian and Dr. Trisha Posey introduce themselves. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.
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In this episode, The Zacchaeus Foundation board members Dr. Caree Banton, Chris Seawood, and Lynette Washington introduce themselves. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.
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In this episode, Dustin and Lowell interview Joi McGowan and Monique Jones. Joi is the co-founder of Resilient Black Women and the co-host of the Resilient Black Women podcast. Monique is the director of the Squire Jehagen Center. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.
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June 28, 2024 53 mins
In this episode, Lowell interviews Aria Florant, who is the co-founder and CEO of Liberation Ventures, a non-profit that accelerates the Black-led movement for racial repair. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.
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In this episode, Dustin and Lowell interview Robin Rue Simmons, who is the Founder and Executive Director of FirstRepair, a non-profit that informs local reparations, nationally, and who was an alderman in Evanston, IL, where she helped pass the first government-funded Black reparations legislation. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.
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In this episode, The Zacchaeus Foundation board members Dustin McGowan, Lowell Taylor, and Betty Wilton introduce themselves. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.
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In this episode, Dustin and Lowell interview Rev. Peter Jarrett-Schell, member of the Reparations Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, Rector of Calvary Episcopal Church, and author of Reparations: A Plan for Churches. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.
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In this live episode at the University of Arkansas, Dustin, Lowell, and Dr. Caree Banton (chair of the history department at the University of Arkansas and host of the Undisciplined podcast) introduce The Zacchaeus Foundation. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.
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December 18, 2023 69 mins
In this episode, Dustin and Lowell interview Ekemini Uwan, co-author of Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation and charter member of The International Civil Working Group for the Permanent Forum for People of African Descent at the United Nations. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.
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November 23, 2023 88 mins
In this episode, Dustin and Lowell discuss Lowell’s interview with Dr. Michael Rhodes, author of Just Discipleship, co-author of Practicing the King’s Economy, and co-editor of Reparations and the Theological Disciplines. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.
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October 23, 2023 70 mins
In this episode, Dustin and Lowell discuss Lowell’s interview with Dr. William Darity, co-author of From Here To Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.
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September 25, 2023 95 mins
In this episode, Dustin and Lowell discuss Lowell’s interview with Dr. Robert Jones, author of The End of White Christian America, White Too Long, and The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.
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Chris sits down with HR professional and community collaborator, Monique Jones, to talk about her experiences running the St. James Missionary Baptist Church's Community Food Pantry, addressing the transportation needs of the community in Fayetteville, running for public office, and her inspiration to continue speaking truth to power.

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In this episode, Dustin and Betty Wilton discuss a message Lowell gave at Grace Church NWA called “What to White People is Juneteenth” about reparations and the church. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.
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August 2, 2023 66 mins
In this episode, Dustin and Lowell discuss Lowell’s interview with Propaganda, whose art includes songs such as Playing with Fire and What Do You Know About Grace. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.
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