Can a group of men who are racially diverse discuss taboo topics with respect and humility? Yes, and it’s happening at a local park in the heart of Texas. In this first segment of Reports from The Front, Tim and Rick speak with Shane Hurley about a group he helped form to discuss difficult issues, including race relations, interracial marriage, police brutality, and white privilege. They get into how the group began (sports really do bring people together), how it’s taking shape and growing, and they discuss the challenges and insights learned, including the power in an invitation. Shane and his friends provide a shining example that it is possible to discuss difficult topics in ways that challenge convictions, provide perspective, and foster respect while disagreeing.

Show notes and a full transcript are available at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/winsome-conviction/2021/episode-13-reports-from-the-front-shane-hurley