Art From Debris: Race, Culture, and Friendship

By Jeremy Stephens & Brad Everett

What's Art From Debris: Race, Culture, and Friendship about?

Long-time friends Brad Everett & Jeremy Stephens navigate conversations on race, culture, and Jesus. Brad is black, Jeremy is white and this podcast hopes to serve those engaged across cultural divides. They share lessons from two decades of friendship and ministry work with InterVarsity and the Underground Network. No experts on this journey, we are just learning how Jesus makes art from our life's debris. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support

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Art From Debris: Race, Culture, and Friendship episodes:

02.11.2024
Should We Use Racial Language? (Ep. 10)
As those who believe in a future where God recognizes every tribe, tongue, and nation...not necessarily race, should we do away with using racial langauge? Can this be a helpful way forward? For missional practitioners who are serious about reaching...
02.04.2024
Inclusion and Representation in Pop Culture, Society, and the Church...and Canceling Jeremy (Ha!) (Ep. 9)
The inclusion and representation of people of color in pop culture and society at large has affected the church and continues to be a major factor in building a multiethnic missional movement. Enjoy our conversation about this while I try...
01.28.2024
What Aliens in Our Politics have to do with God and His Mission pt 1 (Ep. 8)
Yep. Aliens are being talked about in congress and though they have stopped trending in the news cycles, it is still an issue circulating political and social circles. Drop in on our discussion about the issues of faith that come...
01.21.2024
What Aliens in Our Politics have to do with God and His Mission pt 1 (Ep. 7)
Yep. Aliens are being talked about in congress and though they have stopped trending in the news cycles, it is still an issue circulating political and social circles. Drop in on our discussion about the issues of faith that come...
01.14.2024
Do You Want Spirituality or Do You Want Religion? pt 1 (Ep. 6)
Is spirituality and religion mutually exclusive? Are they a little mutually exclusive? It's time to bust up some myths about spirituality and religion and get honest about what they are and their value as well as their pitfalls. Let's see...
01.07.2024
Do You Want Spirituality or Do You Want Religion? pt 1 (Ep. 5)
Is spirituality and religion mutually exclusive? Are they a little mutually exclusive? It's time to bust up some myths about spirituality and religion and get honest about what they are and their value as well as their pitfalls. Let's see...
12.31.2023
What is up with Florida? Let's get into the Politics of Florida (Ep. 4)
Florida always occupies a headline. With travel bans, gators, and Florida man, it seems Florida has a reputation. As two Floridians, we wanted to make the politics and culture of Florida clear for the missional Christian. Take a dive with...
12.24.2023
Positive Thinking. The Good. The Bad. The Way of Jesus in It All. pt 2 (Ep. 3)
A continued conversation on positive thinking in pop culture and the Church. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
12.17.2023
Positive Thinking. The Good. The Bad. The Way of Jesus in It All. pt 1 (Ep. 2)
Speak it into existence. Create your own sunshine. Wait for your blessing. Which one of these is positive thinking and which of them represents God's heart? Let's get to the bottom of positive thinking and the Christian response. --- Support...
12.12.2023
Finding Jesus in the Israel, Hamas and Palestine conflict (Ep. 1)
In a world of taking sides, we can find ourselves ignorantly in places that may not represent the heart of God. The Israel/Palestine conflict is one of these places. We believe it matters how we show up in the Israel...
07.10.2023
Ministry Phases of Reconciliation - Church as Family part 2 (Ep.11)
Often, Church relationships find their final destination as teammates. The affections are there but they strictly coincide with church programming. Are we supposed to be more. What is God's ultimate desire for human relationship? We believe it is family. Check...
07.10.2023
Ministry Phases of Reconciliation - Church as Family part 1 (Ep.10)
Often, Church relationships find their final destination as teammates. The affections are there but they strictly coincide with church programming. Are we supposed to be more. What is God's ultimate desire for human relationship? We believe it is family. Check...
05.25.2023
Ministry Phases of Reconciliation - From Acquaintances to Teammates part 3 (Ep.9)
Positional authority does not dictate spiritual authority. This is important to note when pursuing reconciliation in a Christian missional community. We keep it going as we conclude our conversation about teammates. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
05.25.2023
Ministry Phases of Reconciliation - From Acquaintances to Teammates part 2 (Ep.8)
We continue to talk about the Teammates phase of the reconciliation in missional living. We talk about unity, suffering, and we redefine task centered reconciliation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
05.25.2023
Ministry Phases of Reconciliation - From Acquaintances to Teammates part 1 (Ep.7)
In Christian ministry, it can't be assumed that everyone will be friends. In this episode we explore how we go from acquaintances to something more when we are being intentional in pursuing relationship and reconciliation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
03.17.2023
From Stranger to Acquaintance part 3 (Ep.6)
We conclude our discussion on the second stage of reconciliation for a missional community, Acquaintances with a dialogue about how our stories can become idols. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
03.17.2023
From Stranger to Acquaintance part 2 (Ep.5)
We continue our discussion on the second stage of reconciliation for a missional community, Acquaintances. We dive deeper into the value and risks of sharing stories. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
03.17.2023
From Stranger to Acquaintance part 1 (Ep.4)
The second stage of reconciliation for a missional community is Acquaintances. You can't stay strangers forever and if the hope is to love well, most relationships should enter into the acquaintance stage...we think. Check out this 3 part discussion and...
02.20.2023
Stranger Danger or Nah part 1 (Ep. 3)
The first stage of reconciliation for a missional community is strangers. YEP! Where the spirit is there is liberty but we don't automatically become close. We got work to do first. It's important to recognize this stage and know what...
02.20.2023
Stranger Danger or Nah part 2 (Ep. 2)
We continue our discussion on the "Stranger" stage of communal reconciliation discussing the risks and the dangerous hurdles faced when truly engaging the stranger. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
02.20.2023
We Back! Introducing 4 Stages Toward Reconciliation (Ep. 1)
We are back for season 2. Sorry its been a long time but we are excited to open the season discussing 4 stages on the journey toward reconciliation. These are 4 stages Jeremy has sketched out but we will be...
12.09.2019
Incarnation Looks Different (Ep. 22)
We live incarnationally different based on ethnicity. What are the differences while maintaining a unity with Jesus? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
12.02.2019
Equip People To Defeat You (Ep. 21)
In this episode we unpack how you can counter your natural cultural biases by equipping others with defeaters. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
11.25.2019
Affirm White Men? (Ep. 20)
In this episode we discuss when and how it's appropriate to affirm white people. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
11.18.2019
Incrementalism vs Revolution (Ep. 19)
Is justice is achieved step by step or do we need to flip the switch of revolution? How can incrementalist and revolutionaries be friends in the work of biblical justice? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
11.11.2019
Apologies From the Oppressed? (Ep 18)
In this episode we talk about when, if ever, people of color should apologize in cross cultural relationships. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
11.04.2019
People of Color in Leadership (Ep. 17)
Ministry leadership is powerfully complicated for people of color. How can you lead across cultures while remaining true to your culture? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
10.28.2019
Narrative Changes Everything, Pt 2 (Ep. 16)
Part 2 continues our discussion of how we can build new racial narratives for a new church. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
10.21.2019
Narrative Changes Everything, Pt 1 (Ep. 15)
Slavery became Jim Crow. Jim Crow became the New Jim Crow. Can anything really change without addressing the narrative that people of color are inferior? This is part one of a two part series. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
10.14.2019
Disciple-shift (Ep 14)
We've seen what the majority of discipleship has produced in America and it's not pretty. What if we shift the source of discipleship material from the majority and powerful to the marginalized? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
10.07.2019
What is a "racist"? (Ep. 13)
"You're racist....No I'm not." Sound familiar? We consult with a live question about what is a racist and how to use this powerful word. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
09.30.2019
Humility in Conversations (Ep 12)
In speaking truth to power and bringing a corrective challenge to injustice how do we engage with kingdom grace and humility. How can we call out the wrong while also being sober about how we participate in other wrongs? --- Support...
09.23.2019
Time for a Reboot, Part 2 (Ep 11)
In part two we continue our discussion on how multiple touch points across culture can increase the depth of our empathetic connections. Part two of a two part series. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
09.16.2019
Time for a Reboot, Part 1 (Ep. 10)
Just because you have one friend across cultures doesn't mean you're in the family. How do we approach new relationships without generalizing to entire people groups? Part one of a two part series. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
09.09.2019
A Healing Touch that Transcends Culture (Ep. 9)
Back from Manila with antidotes for what ails the American soul. What healing might occur if Black was treated as beautiful and Native Americans were honored as the true Americans? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
09.02.2019
Raising Kids in a Racialized Society (Ep. 8)
In this episode, we unpack how we prepare our children to engage with a racialized world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
08.26.2019
Intersectionality and the Theory of Domination, Part 2 (Ep. 7)
In this episode, Brad and Jeremy continue their discussion on intersectionality, highlighting how anti-racists might also be sexist and participants in other systemic oppression. Part two of a two-part episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
08.19.2019
Intersectionality and the Theory of Domination, Part 1 (Ep. 6)
In this episode, Brad and Jeremy discuss power dynamics in racial relationships and how they intersect with other social discrimination. How do we make disciples to engage every form of injustice? Part one of a two-part episode. --- Support this podcast:...
08.07.2019
Why Is Ethnic Specific Ministry Not Reverse Racism? (Ep. 5)
In this episode we unpack how ethnic specific spaces can bring deep healing without creating division. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
08.07.2019
Decentering Whiteness From the Gospel (Ep. 4)
In this episode we look at the way we interact and deliver the gospel with cultural biases and discuss how to step toward disentanglement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
08.07.2019
So You Think You're 'Woke'? (Ep. 3)
In this episode we talk about the cultural misunderstanding and limitations to the word "woke". --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
08.07.2019
Sharing the Journey of Racial Reconciliation, Part 2 (Ep. 2)
Jeremy and Brad continue their conversation on racial reconciliation and dive into fun stories about the origin of their relationship. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-from-debris/support
08.07.2019
Sharing the Journey of Racial Reconciliation, Part 1 (Ep. 1)
In the pilot episode of Art From Debris, old friends and campus ministers Jeremy Stephens and Brad Everett kick off a conversation on race and culture in modern America through the lens of the Gospel. What does it mean to...

What's Art From Debris: Race, Culture, and Friendship about?

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Art From Debris: Race, Culture, and Friendship episodes:

Should We Use Racial Language? (Ep. 10)

Inclusion and Representation in Pop Culture, Society, and the Church...and Canceling Jeremy (Ha!) (Ep. 9)

What Aliens in Our Politics have to do with God and His Mission pt 1 (Ep. 8)

What Aliens in Our Politics have to do with God and His Mission pt 1 (Ep. 7)

Do You Want Spirituality or Do You Want Religion? pt 1 (Ep. 6)

Do You Want Spirituality or Do You Want Religion? pt 1 (Ep. 5)

What is up with Florida? Let's get into the Politics of Florida (Ep. 4)

Positive Thinking. The Good. The Bad. The Way of Jesus in It All. pt 2 (Ep. 3)

Positive Thinking. The Good. The Bad. The Way of Jesus in It All. pt 1 (Ep. 2)

Finding Jesus in the Israel, Hamas and Palestine conflict (Ep. 1)

Ministry Phases of Reconciliation - Church as Family part 2 (Ep.11)

Ministry Phases of Reconciliation - Church as Family part 1 (Ep.10)

Ministry Phases of Reconciliation - From Acquaintances to Teammates part 3 (Ep.9)

Ministry Phases of Reconciliation - From Acquaintances to Teammates part 2 (Ep.8)

Ministry Phases of Reconciliation - From Acquaintances to Teammates part 1 (Ep.7)

From Stranger to Acquaintance part 3 (Ep.6)

From Stranger to Acquaintance part 2 (Ep.5)

From Stranger to Acquaintance part 1 (Ep.4)

Stranger Danger or Nah part 1 (Ep. 3)

Stranger Danger or Nah part 2 (Ep. 2)

We Back! Introducing 4 Stages Toward Reconciliation (Ep. 1)

Incarnation Looks Different (Ep. 22)

Equip People To Defeat You (Ep. 21)

Affirm White Men? (Ep. 20)

Incrementalism vs Revolution (Ep. 19)

Apologies From the Oppressed? (Ep 18)

People of Color in Leadership (Ep. 17)

Narrative Changes Everything, Pt 2 (Ep. 16)

Narrative Changes Everything, Pt 1 (Ep. 15)

Disciple-shift (Ep 14)

What is a "racist"? (Ep. 13)

Humility in Conversations (Ep 12)

Time for a Reboot, Part 2 (Ep 11)

Time for a Reboot, Part 1 (Ep. 10)

A Healing Touch that Transcends Culture (Ep. 9)

Raising Kids in a Racialized Society (Ep. 8)

Intersectionality and the Theory of Domination, Part 2 (Ep. 7)

Intersectionality and the Theory of Domination, Part 1 (Ep. 6)

Why Is Ethnic Specific Ministry Not Reverse Racism? (Ep. 5)

Decentering Whiteness From the Gospel (Ep. 4)

So You Think You're 'Woke'? (Ep. 3)

Sharing the Journey of Racial Reconciliation, Part 2 (Ep. 2)

Sharing the Journey of Racial Reconciliation, Part 1 (Ep. 1)