The topic of defunding the police goes in and out of the news cycle as some departments that have been defunded are now being refunded and as the conversation continues as to how we can improve the experiences and interactions people of color have with the police. But what exactly is defunding the police? What are some of the conversations we need to have in order to better understand this topic? Is the question of defunding the police really the right one? And what does the Bible have to say about all of this?

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Join the crew from "Harmonize" as we talk about the topic of anger as it relates to race or ethnicity and how to better walk with others who are angry. What does the Bible say about anger? What role, if any, does anger play in our lives as Christians when it comes to racial justice? And, how can we navigate all of these questions from a Biblical perspective? Let's talk.

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"Trauma is everywhere in the sacred texts both the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Bible. And we know from multiple verses, things that happen in the past can be passed down from generation to generation." ~Dr. Victor Vieth, Zero Abuse Project

Trauma is everywhere. And, as we look deeper into topics of diversity, what we find is that developing an understanding of how this affects people of color is an important part of also understanding how we, as Christians, can walk together with those who are hurting because of intergenerational trauma. Join Chaplain Phil Merten of Institutional Ministries, Dr. Victor Vieth of the Zero Abuse Project, and Ruth Jefferson of Voice of the Middle Ground as they talk about these things. 

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Our first episode of "Harmonize" was marked by all of the usual things you'd expect. Technical difficulties? Check. Awkward pauses in a couple of places? Check. And maybe a few things you wouldn't expect. But hey. Welcome to "Harmonize". We're glad you could join us!

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