66: Courageous Conversations on Racism - Part 1

"Racism in America is like dust in the air. It seems invisible — even if you’re choking on it — until you let the sun in,” writes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. “As long as we keep shining that light, we have a chance of cleaning it wherever it lands.”

This week, Betty Joynes and Lori Chewkanes, Members of HOPE's Lead Team and HOPE's Racial Justice Team, join with Pastor Rick Court in a conversation about  the sin of racism. We talk about how we can recognize it in ourselves and in our world, and what we can do to actively pursue being anti-racists with our lives.  This episode is part 1 of 2 so make sure to check back in next week to hear the second part of this conversation. 

NOTES & RESOURCES:

• Contact HOPE's Racial Justice Team:
  • Betty - [e-mail] 
  • Lori - [e-mail] 
• Watch, learn, read and pursue anti-racism. Find resources on our website at meethope.org/endracism.
• HOPE's Racial Justice Team's Guiding Principle: Truth & justice for all God’s People through the love & example of Jesus. 
• Scripture from Episode:
  • A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.
    John 13: 34-35
  • Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body.
    Ephesians 4:25

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