David gives some brief thoughts on the presidential race and, racially speaking, on what issues stick out.

David and John-Mark celebrate podcasting for three years and recount why they started the podcast, and where it goes from here.

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David chats with friend, Megan Hilton, about the conflict going on in Israel. The two discuss the different layers to the entire conflict, what's transpired since the HAMAS attack on October 7th, and how we can discuss and help from afar.

Throughout, Megan shares about her experience as a Messianic Jew, and what it's like having close family members living in Israel while this is all going on.

Show Notes:

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6:00 - discussion begins

https://theologyintheraw.com/podcasts/

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/aug/19/israel-apartheid-state-south-africa-netanyahu

David and John-Mark are joined by author, speaker, professor, public theologian, and David's former high school history teacher, Dr. Esau McCaulley, to discuss his new book, "How Far to the Promised Land," as well as much, much more!

The three discuss faith, family, and vocation, as well as how all three intersect with storytelling, forgiveness, and justice.

You can follow Dr. McCaulley and his work at the link below:

https://esaumccaulley.com/

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David and John-Mark reunite to discuss the racially charged brawl that happened on a boat dock in Montgomery, AL last month, as well as the pervasive nature of Deep South culture that seems to be rearing its head lately.

The two also discuss former Auburn football coach now Alabama State Senator, Tommy Tuberville's, redefining of "white nationalism," and end by discussing Jason Aldean's song, "Try that in a Small Town."

Notes:

11:08 - Montgomery Brawl

In this new episode, David interviews long-time activist and gun safety advocate, Karen Fischer. They discuss everything from the increase in gun violence, to mental health, to social media, to legislation, and end with hope and what can be done. They also discuss the racial implications and how gun violence is affecting communities of color disproportionately.

Show Notes:

Interview with Karen Fischer: 7:10

https://momsdemandaction.org/

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-marks-25-years-since-worst-mass-shooting-2021-04-28/

"American Carnage"

https://www.amazon.com/American-Carnage-Shattering-Myths-Violence/dp/1684812054/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3FH0LAZFP7ENR&keywords=american+carnage&qid=1693447492&sprefix=american+carn%2Caps%2C803&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

"Fight Like a Mother"

https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Like-Mother-Shannon-Watts-audiobook/dp/B07PJT5G4X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VP1HO9KDAPUA&keywords=fight+like+a+mother&qid=1693447552&sprefix=Fight+like+a+mother%2Caps%2C261&sr=8-1

Suicide rates:

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2013/05/24/suicides-account-for-most-gun-deaths/

David is joined by justice advocate and NYU Psychology Professor, Dr. Lauren Mims, to discuss the SCOTUS's latest decision to strike down affirmative action in higher education. The two discuss what the decision both means and doesn't mean, what most people don't understand about how affirmative action works overall, and how everyone can still do their part to ensure higher education moves toward inclusion and equity.

Dr. Mims also shares more about her career, her time in the White House, and much, much more!

Instagram:

@drlaurenmims

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David and John-Mark finish their discussion on accountability by giving some honest thoughts on where the presidential race might be headed as far as racial issues go.

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