Can a movement truly revolutionize faith and culture, yet still see its influence decline in a few short years? We're exploring this compelling paradox by examining the rise and fall of a movement in the West. We'll retrace the steps of the dynamic subculture, from its humble beginnings to its peak moments of global impact. A
Drawing parallels with historical figures, we discuss the potential for future generations to reignite the movement’s core values and mission. We also draw wisdom from the biblical narrative of Joshua, highlighting the continuity of God’s divine mission through changing leaders. Join us for a discussion that bridges past and present cultural expressions of faith marked by a hope that the flame of gospel proclamation continues to birth new movements of the Holy Spirit.
About the Hosts
Shai Linne (@shailinne) (Host) is an author and recording artist who has released numerous acclaimed Christian hip-hop albums. After completing a pastoral internship at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington D.C., Shai co-founded Risen Christ Fellowship, an inner-city church in his hometown of Philadelphia, PA. As an author, Shai’s most recent book is The New Reformation: Finding Hope in the Fight for Ethnic Unity (published in May 2021). Shai has been married to his wife Blair for 14 years. They have three children and live in Portland, OR.
Ben Otero (@benotero) (Co-host) is a senior web developer for a Church Plant Media, an organization that serves churches and missions organizations. Ben grew up in Tampa, Florida before moving to Philadelphia to study at the University of Pennsylvania, where he received a degree in economics. In addition to being a student of hip-hop culture, Ben is an elder at Crown and Joy Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia, where He lives with Jeraldine, his wife of 19 years, and their 8 children.
William “Duce” Branch (@ambassador215) (a.k.a. The Ambassador) (Co-host) is a pioneering Christian Hip-hop artist and professor. Duce served for over a decade as a co-founder and leader, and primary spokesperson for the nationally acclaimed Christian rap ministry, The Cross Movement. He also co-planted and co-pastored an urban church in North Philadelphia from 2004-2009. Duce is currently enrolled in a doctoral program at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C., where he also serves as an adjunct professor for the College at Southeastern. He and his wife Michelle have been married for 27 years. They live in Wake Forest, NC and have four children
Credits
Executive Producer - Thomas J Terry
Recorded By - Humble Beast
Additional Production Elements - Miguel A. Iniesta
Editing and Mixing by - The Good Podcast Co.
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