In order for something to be reconciled, you have to give a full account of what was done. Everything must be accounted for. So for us to truly see racial reconciliation, we must give an account of every racial injustice that has happened in our country. Which is messy...difficult...hard...but it must be done if we are to build multi-ethnic communities of healing. A flourishing church. A highly incarnational church.

To not acknowledge the history of something, is to perpetuate the existence of something. This is why Critical Race Theory is important. I spoke at Kaleo Phx on Sunday, June 6, 2021 and this is a recording from that gathering. Below is a transcript of my message/notes:

https://www.erinvlashley.com/millennials/2021/6/6/church-history-is-critical-race-theory

I never would have thought 5 years ago that I would be a pastor and the topics in my sermon would be these. The work that we're doing at Kaleo Phoenix, I truly believe, is a move of the Spirit and I'm blessed to be a part of it. I spoke at Kaleo Phx on Sunday, May 16, 2021 and this is a recording from that gathering along with a transcript of my message/notes:

https://www.erinvlashley.com/millennials/2021/5/16/advertising-blm-crt-and-the-formation-of-repetition-kaleo-phx

If you would like a transcript of my message/notes, click here:

https://www.erinvlashley.com/millennials/2021/4/18/building-beloved-community-kaleo-phx

I grew up in the #JoshuaHarris​ #PurityCulture​ #ikisseddatinggoodbye​ movement in the late 90's early 00's. I wouldn't say that teaching formed inside of me the HEALTHIEST view sex and sexuality. Sooo...  

My good friends, Justin and Delicia Hamilton, young adult pastors at Generation Church in Mesa, AZ invited me to come to speak about shame at their young adult Bible study, April 8, 2021. This is a recording from that gathering.

If you would like a transcript of my message/notes, click here:

https://www.erinvlashley.com/millennials/2021/4/9/sexual-shame-the-purity-movement-and-healthy-dating

Tana Padilla is the FIRST Christian white woman I have ever met personally that is actively fighting for racial justice and advocating for black and brown people. In this episode, we discuss the hard truths of racism in the church and what it takes to see racial reconciliation. It’s amazing what type of freedom and healing can happen when you honestly and openly acknowledge sin, repent, and reconcile with each other.

Chris is a co-founding pastor of @kaleophx - a church centered around the idea of “Table Gathering” - before meeting in sanctuaries, church buildings, or cathedrals, followers of Jesus met in homes around tables, practicing the ways of Jesus by eating and drinking together. In this episode,  we talk about how he structures Kaleo Phoenix ⛪ COVID-19’s effect on the Church ✝️ The Unique Leadership Style of The Trinity.

I wasn't sure if I would publish this right away but I feel it to be necessary. Here is a voice memo to myself of things I'm thinking and feeling at this very moment. Sometimes hearing myself talk is the best way I can process the things happening in my life right now. I hope it encourages you. 

The moment I saw Hafeez interview Dana Chanel and her husband Donell, I knew I wanted to have him on the show. Hafeez is a very intelligent interviewer and conversationalist. He and his best friend host a podcast for young men called The Roommates Podcast. In this episode, we talk about Kobe's death, how to make a podcast profitable and dealing with heartbreak.