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This podcast explores topics of race, ethnicity, and culture from a Christian perspective. One of the podcast's major goals to help facilitate conciliation between various ethnic groups.... more
FAQs about Salmerica Podcast:How many episodes does Salmerica Podcast have?The podcast currently has 108 episodes available.
October 14, 2019Why Are People Who Are Half Black And Half White Considered Black?In this episode, Dr. Akers starts a series in which he answers questions that have been posed to him on social media. Today's question is why people in the United States who are part Black and part White typically are considered to be African American....more14minPlay
October 06, 2019"What Are You?"In this episode, Dr. Akers tackles two subjects: 1) How to help multiethnic Christians respond when people who are curious about their heritage ask, "What are you?" 2) How to use multiethnic Christians as bridge builders between different ethnic groups. Additionally, Dr. Akers asks listeners if they know of any publishers interested in publishing a book about these topics....more15minPlay
September 27, 2019Do You Speak Mexican? Misconceptions about HispanicsIn honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), Dr. Akers dedicates this episode to the discussion of Hispanics. Contrary to popular belief, not all Hispanics come from Mexico, and there is no such thing as the Mexican language....more16minPlay
September 23, 2019The Worst Kept Secret in Race Relations in the United StatesIn this episode, Dr. Akers discusses an aspect of race relations that rarely receives mention and, according to research, is worsening....more18minPlay
September 16, 2019A Brief Note on the Term "Race"In this episode, Dr. Akers explores the term "race" as a descriptor for different ethnic groups. He maintains it's not a helpful word because it doesn't accurately reflect the diversity found in human beings. ...more6minPlay
September 09, 2019Two Worlds, One GoalIn this episode, Dr. Matt Akers argues that churches should use multiethnic Christians strategically to help bridge the gap between different cultures and ethnicities. Multiethnic Christians have the capacity to help facilitate reconciliation since they have stakes in multiple ethnic groups....more15minPlay
September 02, 2019The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Multiracial MarriagesIn this episode, Dr. Matthew Akers shares the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of multiracial marriages, and makes the case that multiracial couples are an excellent resource for helping to facilitate racial reconciliation. ...more11minPlay
August 28, 2019Welcome to Salmerica!This episode explores the origin of Dr. Matthew Akers's interest in the topics of race, ethnicity, and culture from a Christianity perspective. He discusses his philosophy for approaching these important topics as well as his experiences as a man in a multiracial marriage. ...more13minPlay
FAQs about Salmerica Podcast:How many episodes does Salmerica Podcast have?The podcast currently has 108 episodes available.