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

The Last R Word with Robin Rue Simmons of First Repair

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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The Root and Fruit of Repentance: A Lamentation for White Christians, Like Me

January 20, 2025 • 19 mins
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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Season 3 Episode 12: Where Do We Go From Here?

December 27, 2024 • 36 mins
In this episode, Dustin and Lowell review where we have been and preview where we are going.
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Season 3 Episode 11: Becoming Beloved Community Part 2 (Live at St. Paul’s Church)

November 29, 2024 • 56 mins
In this live episode at St. Paul’s Church, Rev. Jonathan Brooks preaches about Zacchaeus and the call to repair.
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Season 3 Episode 10: Becoming Beloved Community Part 1 (Live at St. Paul’s Church)

October 25, 2024 • 31 mins
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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Season 3 Episode 9: Sharon and Trisha introduce themselves

September 27, 2024 • 36 mins
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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Season 3 Episode 8: Caree, Chris, and Lynette introduce themselves

August 30, 2024 • 32 mins
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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Season 3 Episode 7: Joi McGowan & Monique Jones

July 26, 2024 • 60 mins
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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Season 3 Episode 6: Aria Florant

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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Season 3 Episode 5: Robin Rue Simmons

May 31, 2024 • 46 mins
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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Season 3 Episode 4: Dr. Christina Edmondson (Live at Fayetteville Public Library)

April 26, 2024 • 93 mins

In this live episode at Fayetteville Public Library, Dr. Christina Edmondson discusses her book Faithful Antiracism, is interviewed by Dr. Caree Banton and Dr. Trisha Posey, and answers questions from the audience. Video of the episode is available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmiHVxbS7Zw. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.

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Season 3 Episode 3: Dustin, Lowell, and Betty introduce themselves

March 29, 2024 • 63 mins
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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Season 3 Episode 2: Rev. Peter Jarrett-Schell

February 23, 2024 • 48 mins
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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Season 3 Episode 1: Dustin, Lowell, and Dr. Caree Banton Introduce The Zacchaeus Foundation (Live at the University of Arkansas)

January 26, 2024 • 69 mins
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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Season 2 Episode 10: Ekemini Uwan

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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Season 2 Episode 9: Dr. Michael Rhodes

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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Season 2 Episode 8: Dr. William Darity

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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Season 2 Episode 7: Dr. Robert Jones

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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Episode 6: Speaking Truth to Power with Monique Jones

September 6, 2023 • 50 mins

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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Season 2 Episode 6: Lowell Taylor (Live at Grace Church NWA)

August 28, 2023 • 48 mins
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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