Our Faith Journey

In the past few episodes, we’ve addressed the external realities of racial disparities and dove into our perspective of Christian theology relating to race. And today we dive into topics related to the heart: the conversation on privilege and power. Some topics we address include white privilege, insensitivity, white fragility, virtue signaling, and color blindness. And throughout the conversation, we explore these terms and what they mean in light of the gospel and our identity as children of God.

We want to hear questions from you! If you'd like for us to tackle a question you might have about race and religion, send the question to [email protected], or you can send a message to Our Faith Journey Instagram and Facebook pages. In the next episode and last episode of the series, we will be having a Q&A section dedicated to answering questions that you might have.

Intro music was a cover of the song "Does Your Heart Break" by the Brilliance. For the full version by the Brilliance, click here

Some working definitions of terms we mentioned on the podcast

Besides the criminal justice system, what other disparities and challenges do the black community face? How do all of these issues tie in with the overarching issue of poverty? And how are we, as Christians called to view and treat the poor in society? In today's episode, Dr. Bowtie Brian, Dr. Shawn Smith, and I will explore these questions and more, and our hope is that this conversation will help you gain a better perspective on the present situation in the U.S. 

We want to hear questions from you! If you'd like for us to tackle a question you might have about race and religion, send the question to [email protected], or you can send a message to Our Faith Journey Instagram and Facebook pages. In future episodes, we will be having a Q&A section dedicated to answering questions that you might have.

Intro music was a cover of the song "Does Your Heart Break" by the Brilliance. For the full version by the Brilliance, click here.

News sources listed below

For a visual of Ben and Jerry's "defund the police"  infographic, click here.

For a deeper understanding of the school to prison pipeline, click here. 

To see the fatherlessness statistics we cited in the episode and more, click here. 

Are Christians called to be activists, or should we ignore current injustices in light of Christ’s second coming? How has America become the country that has 5% of the world’s population, yet holds 25% of the nation’s prisoners? What is the role of police in society, and how can we explore conversations about police reform? In the second episode of the Race and Religion podcast series, Dr. Bowtie Brian, Dr. Shawn Smith, and I dive deeper into an understanding of the prophetic voice in Scripture, the police, and the prison system.

We want to hear questions from you! If you'd like for us to tackle a question you might have about race and religion, send the question to [email protected], or you can send a message to Our Faith Journey Instagram and Facebook pages. In future episodes, we will be having a Q&A section dedicated to answering questions that you might have.

Intro music was a cover of the song "Does Your Heart Break" by the Brilliance. For the full version by the Brilliance, click here.

News sources listed below

Germany protest: Largest protest outside the USA

Quote from John Erlichmann’s, Nixon’s former domestic policy advisor: Nixon advisor: We created the war on drugs to “criminalize” black people and the anti-war left

"13th": Netflix documentary that looks into the history of mass incarceration in the US.

John Oliver piece on police reform (contains explicit language, dives into the lack of proper police training) 

The story referenced by Brian about a black man in Palmdale found dead hanging from a tree  

An article about the shooting of Tamir Rice 

An article about the shooting of John Crawford III (man killed for holding a toy gun) 

In the first episode of the Race and Religion podcast series, Dr. Bowtie Brian, Dr. Shawn Smith, and I explore our present situation with the recent death of George Floyd and the protests that erupted around the world as a result. Also, we share our racial and socioeconomic backgrounds and how our understanding of racial issues has changed over these past few weeks. In addition, we briefly explore how we are called as Christians to learn more about this situation and be involved in the ministry of racial reconciliation.

We want to hear questions from you! If you'd like for us to tackle a question you might have about race and religion, send the question to [email protected], or you can send a message to Our Faith Journey Instagram and Facebook pages. In future episodes, we will be having a Q&A section dedicated to answering questions that you might have. 

Intro music was a cover of the song "Does Your Heart Break" by the Brilliance. For the full version by the Brilliance, click here. 

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Breakups are really painful experiences and something you probably don’t want to experience if you haven’t already. But they do happen. And they are complicated. So with that in mind, how do we navigate breakups as Christians? In this episode, I bring on Pastor Sam Leonor, who has a lot of experience in helping others through breakups and also was a key person in my healing journey from past breakups. Some of the things we talk about include what are valid reasons for a breakup, how to break up with someone in a Godly manner, what does it mean to be healed from a past relationship, and so much more!

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Check out Pastor Sam’s podcast with Pastor Tim Gillespie called Today’s Presence. You can listen to their podcast on Apple Podcasts by clicking here. 

I’d love to connect with you! If you want to ask me questions you might have about anything or to learn more about why I’m doing this podcast, you can message me on Instagram at @ourfaithjourneypodcast or email me at [email protected]. If you want to leave a voice message on Anchor, click here. Be sure to subscribe to this show so you can receive new episodes on whatever podcast player you are using!

Dating is quite a new phenomenon in human history: something that’s been around for 100 years. So it’s a topic that we can’t find a step-by-step playbook in the Bible, but there are definitely Christian principles that we can value when it comes to dating. In this episode, I interview Pastor Jerome and Jesline, a couple from Penang, Malaysia. In our conversation, they share their dating experience, what they looked for in a significant other, how they’ve handled hard seasons in their relationship, and much more!

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Connect with Pastor Jerome on Facebook by clicking here

Connect with Jesline Koay on Instagram by clicking here

If you’re in Malaysia and looking for a church community, check out Lighthouse Church by clicking here

I’d love to connect with you! If you want to ask me questions you might have about anything or to learn more about why I’m doing this podcast, you can message me on Instagram at @ourfaithjourneypodcast or email me at [email protected]. If you want to leave a voice message on Anchor, click here. Be sure to subscribe to this show so you can receive new episodes on whatever podcast player you are using!

In today’s culture, love and romance saturates everything, from popular music to TV shows and movies. With all the messages that go around, it’s very easier for Christian singles to get lost in the daydream world, wishing to be in a dating relationship and/or married. With that in mind, how does God want us to think and approach a season of singleness? What are some benefits and challenges that Christian singles face? And how can we combat feelings of loneliness when romance isn’t a current option? In today’s episode, Dr. Fam answers these questions and shares much more.

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Connect with Dr. Fam on WhatsApp at +256 782 823 797 or on email at [email protected].

I’d love to connect with you! If you want to ask me questions you might have about anything or to learn more about why I’m doing this podcast, you can message me on Instagram at @ourfaithjourneypodcast or email me at [email protected]. If you want to leave a voice message on Anchor, click here. Be sure to subscribe to this show so you can receive new episodes on whatever podcast player you are using!

How do we minister to people on a campus setting (college, high school, university, etc.) when we aren’t able to meet in a physical location or even be on campus? How do we combat the loss of community during this time? And how do we change our avenues of ministry in light of these times? On this episode, I bring on Chaplain Kevin Straine to share his thoughts on these questions and more Kevin shares a lot of wisdom not just for those in campus ministries positions, but for anyone who’s thinking of how to reach out to people during this time.

SHOWNOTES

To listen to Kevin’s first episode on the episode, click here.

Check out La Sierra University Spiritual Life Youtube Channel by clicking here.

Connect with Kevin on Instagram, Facebook, or check out his website for links to his music at kevinstraine.com

I’d love to connect with you! If you want to ask me questions you might have about anything or to learn more about why I’m doing this podcast, you can message me on Instagram at @ourfaithjourneypodcast or email me at [email protected]. If you want to leave a voice message on Anchor, click here. Be sure to subscribe to this show so you can receive new episodes on whatever podcast player you are using!

In this season, what is the church now that we can’t meet physically in a building together with fellow believers? How can this pandemic be a catalyst for positive changes in the ways we perceive and conduct church? How can the church help combat feelings of loneliness and loss of community during this time? In this episode, I bring on Pastor Marcos Torres to talk about rethinking church in light of COVID-19.

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To check out Pastor Marcos' podcast and contact him on Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter, click here.

To listen to his podcast episode with Pastor Ivor Myers, click here for Apple Podcasts, click here for Spotify, and click here for Soundcloud

Check out the Adventist Postmodern Evangelism & Outreach Facebook Group here.

You can email Pastor Marcos at [email protected]

I’d love to connect with you! If you want to ask me questions you might have about anything or to learn more about why I’m doing this podcast, you can message me on Instagram at @ourfaithjourneypodcast or email me at [email protected]. If you want to leave a voice message on Anchor, click here. Be sure to subscribe to this show so you can receive new episodes on whatever podcast player you are using!