Simple Syrup

View an online version of the art walk here: or on YouTube at 8thStreetMedia

Information for 8th Street Church of the Nazarene:

www.8thstreetchurch.org

Instagram and Facebook: @8thstreetchurchokc

701 nw 8th St.

Oklahoma City, OK

Written and Co-Hosted by Rev. Michaele LaVigne

Pastor of Spiritual Formation at 8th Street Church of the Nazarene

Author: Living the Way of Jesus

Host of Podcast: This week in the Way of Jesus

Instagram and Facebook: @michaeleruth

Recorded and Edited by Banning Dawson

Artwork for Okc installation by Scott Erickson 

www.scottericksonart.com

Instagram and Facebook: @scottthepainter

The 1988 Yellowstone wildfires were devastating. But perhaps between the ashes of a scorched forest, the ash of a religious tradition, and the ashes from the dumpster fire of the past 12 months, we may find hope for a new tomorrow.

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Link to Nick’s original sermon preached at 8th st Church of the Nazarene, Mar 14, 2021: Click Here or https://youtu.be/j_n2DWjPYS4?t=2425

Citations:

Hansen, L. (2008, September 14). Yellowstone fires: ECOLOGICAL blessings in disguise. Retrieved March 25, 2021, from https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94534548

Wyse, S., Brown, J., & Hulme, P. (2019, November 26). Seed release by a serotinous pine in the absence of fire: Implications for invasion into temperate regions. Retrieved March 25, 2021, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6900966/

Yellowstone Ablaze: The fires of 1988. (2015, June 27). Retrieved March 25, 2021, from https://www.wyohistory.org/encyclopedia/yellowstone-ablaze-fires-1988

After the events of this summer I've become increasingly aware of racial injustice in our country. But it seems to just be information in my head. How can I take what I know, and translate it into a lease that shapes my every day? And interview with Taylor Doe of And Then Moments might suggest that the first step, is actually to be real with ourselves.

To explore your own And Then moments, go to www.andthenmoments.com

Also, special thanks to Work Flow OKC for providing a space and equipment to record this podcast.

Let's explore two seemingly unrelated stories, and see what they might teach us about ourselves and each other. And perhaps, might show us way toward a less scary world.

As the conversation with Nick Lee continues, the dialogue becomes less about racial injustice and more about inequality in America- for all people. We ask the questions why is there, why isn't anything being done about it, and what can we do to correct it.

When I realized I've never had a transparent conversation about racism, I called up my buddy, Nick. He's a dad, a pastor, a friend, hilarious, genuine, and also, black. This is part of that conversation.