Diversity in Fellowship

We talk with Shai Linne about his book The New Reformation, his reasons for writing this book, and his picks for Theological Voltron (you have to listen).

Our diversity resource for this episode is Shai Linne's book, The New Reformation: Finding Hope in the Fight for Ethnic Unity. Find out more at https://www.thenewreformationbook.com/. 

To check out more from Shai, go to https://www.shailinnemusic.com/.

What is code switching? How can we think through this issue as Christians?

The suggested diversity resource for this episode is the book Building a Multiethnic Church: A Gospel Vision of Love, Grace, and Reconciliation in a Divided World by Derwin Gray.

We get to talk with brother Jon Nelson, pastor of Soma Church (https://somajc.org/) and president of the Missouri Baptist Convention, about his work for diversity in fellowship in the local church and in our state convention.

The suggested diversity resource for this episode is Urban Apologetics: Restoring Black Dignity with the Gospel by Eric Mason.

How do we respond to this verdict? What are some biblical ways to think through the various responses we have seen?

The suggested diversity resource for this episode is "The FAQs: Former Police Officer Convicted of the Murder of George Floyd" by Joe Carter (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-faqs-former-police-officer-convicted-of-the-murder-of-george-floyd/). 

When should we actually stay to help in the fight for diversity? How do we decide?

The suggested diversity resource for this episode is the "Why I Stay" series hosted by Pastor Dhati Lewis (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtIiaWVS519l7Zm54rIo4QmHjZkV0D3KD). 

What is this movement? Is this a right approach?

The suggested diversity resource is "Social Justice: Breakup or Breakthrough?" by Thaddeus Williams (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/social-justice-breakup-breakthrough/). 

Find out more about #LeaveLoud at https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeaveLOUD?src=hashtag. 

Why is this happening? How can we love and support the Asian American community?

For a biblical, Asian-American perspective on this and other issues, we recommend you follow Timothy Isaiah Cho (https://twitter.com/tisaiahcho).

How will this impact women? How should we respond as followers of Christ?

The suggested diversity resource "Fairness for All" (https://www.cccu.org/magazine/fairness-for-all/), which offers an alternative to the Equality Act. 

Also, to appreciate the Crazy Question for this episode, here is a little context (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2021-womens-ncaa-tournament-ncaa-says-women-got-smaller-gym-than-men-because-there-wasnt-enough-space/). 

Is the local church a safe place for women? If not, how can we improve?

The suggested diversity resources for this episode are: 1) the Caring Well Challenge (https://caringwell.com/), a resource designed to help churches prevent abuse and care for abuse survivors, and 2) an article by David French titled "Cruelty Is Apostasy" (https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/cruelty-is-apostasy), which offers a timely reminder of our call to engage one another with love.

Continuing our celebration of Women's History Month (March), we talk with Glenna Marshall (William's wife) about her experiences as an adoptive mom of children of color.

The suggested resources for this episode are Glenna's books: The Promise is His Presence: Why God Is Always Enough (https://www.amazon.com/Promise-His-Presence-Always-Enough/dp/162995473X) and Everyday Faithfulness: The Beauty of Ordinary Perseverance in a Demanding World (https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Faithfulness-Perseverance-Demanding-Coalition/dp/1433567296).