The Learner's Corner with Caleb Mason

Episode 061: Taelor Gray On Steps to Move Toward Equality and Diversity

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In this episode, Caleb and Todd talk with pastor and hip hop artist, Taelor Gray, about how the church can move toward equality and diversity.

Guest Links

Taelor's website

Taelor on Twitter

Taelor on Instagram

Taelor on SoundCloud

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What We Learned

Diversity Requires A Sacrifice From Everyone.

What Do You Want Diversity to Look Like?

  • Do you want a photo op or a shared connection?

    • What's the Church's Role in Healing the Diversity Divide?

    • Confession
    • Repentance

      • Addressing Social Justice in Multiple Forms

      • Preaching is communicating something directly. It is more about God's message.
      • Music is more about my message and what I'm going through.

        • People Want to Create a Dichotomy Between Social Justice and the Gospel

        What Don't White People Know That They Need to Know?

        • The black experience is not a caricature.
        • What you need to know would depend on your willingness to engage.

          • There Will Always Be A Majority.

          Any Minority Is Forced to Conform to the Majority.

          How Should the Majority Engage the Minority?

          • On the minority's turf
          • From the minority's tone
          • On the minority's terms

            • How Can the Church Invite More Diversity?

            • Have a sobering conversation with individuals.
            • Count the cost of moving toward diversity.
            • Take inventory of where you are as a church.

              • What Are You Learning Right Now?

              • People are unwilling to admit that something is wrong and that they need help, especially as it concerns mental health.
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                "Diversity requires a sacrifice from everyone." - @Taelor_Gray @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet

                "We can articulate what we know, but we need to apply what we know." - @Taelor_Gray @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet

                "People want to create a false dichotomy between social justice and the Gospel so they don't have to engage." - @Taelor_Gray @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet

                "The black experience is not a caricature." - @Taelor_Gray @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet

                "The majority should engage the minority on their turf, from the perspective of their tone, and on their terms." - @Taelor_Gray @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet

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