Racially Speaking

David drops in to share some Fourth of July thoughts. Most notably, he discusses the recent Texas school board duel-ruling on requiring the Bible to be read and taught in the classroom, in addition to removing many portions of African American history from being taught.

Last, he discusses the SCOTUS's recent ruling to end Temporary Protective Status (TPS), and gives a short history lesson on why many Americans could be thankful for Haiti's role in American history.

David drops in for a bonus episode on his recent and life-long experience of being mistaken for someone else. He also drops in to follow up a recent social media post detailing a recent encounter with a stranger. Tap in!

David drops in to give some thoughts on the current culture of patriotism celebrating the 250th birthday of America. He talks about the "Rededicate 250" event that took place two weekends in DC, and breaks down what the event indicates about race, faith, and justice.

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PBS MLK/Billy Graham article

"Color of Compromise" by Jemar Tisby

David pops in to share some raw thoughts on the scaling back of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and what it means for racial equality moving forward. He also details some key moments that got us here.

David is joined by friend and young mentee, Travis Woolard, to recount how everything from Lakers fandom, to Kobe Bryant's death, to Thriving multiethnic Christian community have all been foundational to both their faiths and relationship.

In short, "God is good... All the time. And all the time... God is good."

David is joined by friend and doctoral candidate, Naomi Leyh, to discuss the state of cultural progress today, as well as why she decided to pursue her PhD in Old Testament studies out of "spite."

Naomi shares about why her position as a Black female academic is a powerful opportunity for the next generation when it comes to discipleship, and shares about what drives her in her studies.

Finally, the two get real honest about their thoughts on the current political climate and what role Christians have played.

David unpacks the current and upcoming April 21st special election happening in Virginia, and breaks down the racial elements from all angels.

David shares thoughts on the Winter Olympics, DEI discourse, the men's and women's olympic gold medals, and the reaction to the Men's Hockey Team's relationship with President Trump.

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David is joined by professor, advocate, and author, Princess Joy L. Perry, for a robust conversation on fiction, history, and the thriving of POC.

The two share honest thoughts on the current political landscape, and most importantly, discuss Perry's debut novel, "This Here is Love."

"This Here is Love," is a historical fiction novel taking place during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade in the Tidewater, VA area.

Perry's debut novel (August 2025), has received a wide range of positive reception, and Perry is an award-winning writer!

Princess Joy L. Perry

David starts the year off with a swift, honest assessment of how Christians are responding to the overt, legalized racism and disenfranchisement of Black and brown people in the United States, and what it means to the Christian public witness.