Grace and Race

Grace and Race

By Lauren and Austin GrovesReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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Grace and Race episodes

  • 48. Growing Up in Civil Rights & Debunking the Absent Black Father Myth with Dr. René Rochester

    Have questions, comments, or encouragement for us? Head to our website's contact form and send us an email letting us know! You can also follow Lauren or Austin on Instagram or check out our Facebook Page to stay updated with our personal lives and engage in conversation on our public platforms. We pray this episode was an encouragement to you and will aid you as we live a life in opposition to racism together.

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    Get our Biblical Racial Reconciliation Guide here!

    Listen to Austin's Podcast, ALG: Cathartic Creatives here!

    Follow Lauren's Blog here!

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    54 min
  • 47. Responding to Prejudice Comments

    Have questions, comments, or encouragement for us? Head to our website's contact form and send us an email letting us know! You can also follow Lauren or Austin on Instagram or check out our Facebook Page to stay updated with our personal lives and engage in conversation on our public platforms. We pray this episode was an encouragement to you and will aid you as we live a life in opposition to racism together.

    Join our email list here!

    Get our Biblical Racial Reconciliation Guide here!

    Listen to Austin's Podcast, ALG: Cathartic Creatives here!

    Follow Lauren's Blog here!

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    48 min
  • 46. Race & The Gospel Part 2: Rebroadcast

    Have questions, comments, or encouragement for us? Head to our website's contact form and send us an email letting us know! You can also follow Lauren or Austin on Instagram or check out our Facebook Page to stay updated with our personal lives and engage in conversation on our public platforms. We pray this episode was an encouragement to you and will aid you as we live a life in opposition to racism together.

    Join our email list here!

    Get our Biblical Racial Reconciliation Guide here!

    Listen to Austin's Podcast, ALG: Cathartic Creatives here!

    Follow Lauren's Blog here!

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    51 min
  • 45. Race & The Gospel: Rebroadcast

    Have questions, comments, or encouragement for us? Head to our website's contact form and send us an email letting us know! You can also follow Lauren or Austin on Instagram or check out our Facebook Page to stay updated with our personal lives and engage in conversation on our public platforms. We pray this episode was an encouragement to you and will aid you as we live a life in opposition to racism together.

    Join our email list here!

    Get our Biblical Racial Reconciliation Guide here!

    Listen to Austin's Podcast, ALG: Cathartic Creatives here!

    Follow Lauren's Blog here!

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    1 hr
  • 44. Do I have a White Savior Complex?

    This week, we are talking about the White Savior Complex. Have questions, comments, or encouragement for us? Head to our website's contact form and send us an email letting us know! You can also follow Lauren or Austin on Instagram or check out our Facebook Page to stay updated with our personal lives and engage in conversation on our public platforms. We pray this episode was an encouragement to you and will aid you as we live a life in opposition to racism together.

    Join our email list here!

    Get our Biblical Racial Reconciliation Guide here!

    Listen to Austin's Podcast, ALG: Cathartic Creatives here!

    Follow Lauren's Blog here!

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    1 hr 3 min
  • 43. Stereotypes: Absent Black Fathers

    Are Black fathers missing? Are they absent?

    Nope. Not at all. Or at least, not anymore than any other group of people. 


    In this week's episode, we talk about the stereotype that Black fathers are missing or absent from their kids lives. Here are some things we discuss:

    • Where the stereotype comes from
    • Why it's not true
    • Why it's still being perpetuated
    • How we can help change the narrative
    • We also discussed Black congressman and activist, John Lewis, as our Black History Month highlight! 

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      Watch 13th!

      Read The Color of Compromise

      Have questions, comments, or encouragement for us? Head to our website's contact form and send us an email letting us know! You can also follow Lauren or Austin on Instagram or check out our Facebook Page to stay updated with our personal lives and engage in conversation on our public platforms. We pray this episode was an encouragement to you and will aid you as we live a life in opposition to racism together.

      Join our email list here!

      Get our Biblical Racial Reconciliation Guide here!

      Listen to Austin's Podcast, ALG: Cathartic Creatives here!

      Follow Lauren's Blog here!

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      48 min
    • 42. Is Christianity a "White Man's Religion"? & Learning Phillis Wheatley's Story

      Slaves were brought to America by many who claimed Christianity. Then, they were given out-of-context Bible verses to teach them how to stay in their place. Even today, many believers romanticize the old south despite knowledge of the atrocity that took place.


      It's because of these things that Christianity is sometimes dismissed as just for White people. In this week's episode, we explore the idea of Christianity being a "White Man's Religion", where that came from, and how to fight against it.

      We also talk about the life of Phillis Wheatley, one of the best known pre-19th century poets and an African-American slave. Her story is tragic and beautiful and nuanced, and it was a privilege to learn about her this week.

      We hope you'll give it a listen and join this conversation!

      Have questions, comments, or encouragement for us? Head to our website's contact form and send us an email letting us know! You can also follow Lauren or Austin on Instagram or check out our Facebook Page to stay updated with our personal lives and engage in conversation on our public platforms. We pray this episode was an encouragement to you and will aid you as we live a life in opposition to racism together.

      Join our email list here!

      Get our Biblical Racial Reconciliation Guide here!

      Listen to Austin's Podcast, ALG: Cathartic Creatives here!

      Follow Lauren's Blog here!

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      47 min
    • 41. How to Celebrate Black History Month

      In this week's episode, we chat about the how and why of celebrating Black History Month this February!


      Some questions we answer:
      Why celebrate Black History Month?
      Is Black history different than American history?
      How can I celebrate with my family?
      How do I integrate Black history in my life beyond the month of February?

      Special shoutouts to our friends Taylor Combs, Carlee Isaac, and our brother Ameres Groves for telling us why they believe celebrating Black History Month is important for all of us in light of our personal contexts.

      Have questions, comments, or encouragement for us? Head to our website's contact form and send us an email letting us know! You can also follow Lauren or Austin on Instagram or check out our Facebook Page to stay updated with our personal lives and engage in conversation on our public platforms. We pray this episode was an encouragement to you and will aid you as we live a life in opposition to racism together.

      Join our email list here!

      Get our Biblical Racial Reconciliation Guide here!

      Listen to Austin's Podcast, ALG: Cathartic Creatives here!

      Follow Lauren's Blog here!

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      49 min
    • 40. So You Have a Token Black Friend

      Have questions, comments, or encouragement for us? Head to our website's contact form and send us an email letting us know! You can also follow Lauren or Austin on Instagram or check out our Facebook Page to stay updated with our personal lives and engage in conversation on our public platforms. We pray this episode was an encouragement to you and will aid you as we live a life in opposition to racism together.

      Join our email list here!

      Get our Biblical Racial Reconciliation Guide here!

      Listen to Austin's Podcast, ALG: Cathartic Creatives here!

      Follow Lauren's Blog here!

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      44 min
    • BONUS: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Rebroadcast)
      Have questions, comments, or encouragement for us? Head to our website's contact form and send us an email letting us know! You can also follow Lauren or Austin on Instagram or check out our Facebook Page to stay updated with our personal lives and engage in conversation on our public platforms. We pray this episode was an encouragement to you and will aid you as we live a life in opposition to racism together.
      Join our email list here!
      Get our Biblical Racial Reconciliation Guide here!
      Listen to Austin's Podcast, ALG: Cathartic Creatives here!
      Follow Lauren's Blog here!
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      25 min

    About Grace and Race

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    Conversations about race are hard. But having them with grace? Even harder. In the wake of social and political division surrounding race in America, interracial married couple, Lauren and Austin…