88. Racial Blind Spots and Christian Justice with Daniel Hill | Best of WYF?

We all have blind spots in our lives—areas where our beliefs, values, or assumptions may suffer because of a lack of understanding or impartiality. Years ago, Daniel Hill suddenly came face-to-face with having to tear down and rebuild what he thought was true. All because of a single conversation, he started a new chapter of his story, helping Christian circles understand the issues of race and justice and inviting them to take action. Join us as we dive into Daniel’s story and learn about the importance of moving from apathy and indifference to caring and practicing justice for all. 

Guest Bio:

Daniel Hill is the founding and former senior pastor of River City Community Church located in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. The church members long to see increased spiritual renewal as well as social and economic justice in the neighborhood and city, demonstrating compassion and alleviating poverty as tangible expressions of the kingdom of God. Daniel has a business degree from Purdue University, an MA in theology from Moody Bible Institute, and a DMin from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of White Awake and White Lies. Daniel is married to Elizabeth, and they are the proud parents of Xander and Gabriella. 

Notes & Quotes:

• “When I learned about race outside the church, I realized that without Jesus there’s no way to have these conversations.” 
• “I think that's the easiest way to bottom line what race is. That it's a story about human value that says this is how it is in direct contrast with God.” 
• “The Bible says human values [are] tied to the doctrine of the Imago Dei. Race says that your value is not tied to the Imago Dei, it's tied to where you fall on the racial hierarchy.” 

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Verses Mentioned:

• Colossians 1 
• Genesis 1 and 2 (Imago Dei) 
• John 14:6 
• John 8:44

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