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Faith. Race. Politics. Education. Global Issues. No topic goes untouched when it comes to Pastor Lorenzo Neal. Lorenzo Neal is pastor of New Bethel AME Church of Jackson, MS. author, educator, and pol... more
FAQs about Zera Today with Dr. Lorenzo Neal:How many episodes does Zera Today with Dr. Lorenzo Neal have?The podcast currently has 300 episodes available.
May 13, 2020The Distrust of Black AmericaAs more details emerge about the Amaud Arbery shooting and as states and cities slowly reopen economically, there is a growing sense of distrust and mistrust within the African American community for state and federal agencies and policies. How will this affect economic, health, and racial policiries and relationships between black communities and the agencies that are supposed to support and protect them?. What should be the role of the Black Church in this time? Join Dr. Neal as he discusses this and other topics of the day....more59minPlay
April 29, 2020Rebroadcast "Are We in the Time of Anti-ChristThis is a rebroadcast of "Are We in the Age of Anti-Christ that originally aired four years ago. If you've been in church long enough, you've probably heard of end time prophecy warning about the mark of the beast, and the anti-christ. There is much debate about end time things, but one thing is sure: there is nothing new under the sun. With all the news of global despair and social issues contrary to traditional Christian faith tenets, are we living in the age of anti-Christ? Games like Charlie Charlie, the rise of the LGBT movements in the church, and the decline of church attendance in the US are all signs that something is changing and it is not for the better of the church. Is the life of the church being threatened by secularism to the point of destruction? Join Pastor Neal to discuss this and other news of the day....more1h 1minPlay
April 22, 2020The Church, Conspiracies and Covid 19The Covid 19 pandemic has challenged and changed church operations and praxis. It has also brought forth new conspiracies that many Christian believers are buying into. How can church leaders stay on task and provide apolitical voices and leadership during this pandemic? Join Dr Neal as he discusses this and other topics of the day...more1h 1minPlay
April 16, 2020The Church and the First Amendment Right to AssembleThe Founding Fathers of the United States were men who viewed religion through the eyes of the Enligtenment and though most were deists, they wrote religious freedom and assembly into the first amendment of their organizing document. Today churches across the country are protesting federal, local, and state ordinances to not have large gatherings of 10 or more persons and they're using the First Amendment to do so. What does this say about religious freedom, separation of church and state, and the Kingdom of God? Dr. Neal discusses this and other topics of the da...more46minPlay
April 08, 2020The Passion in the PandemicThe world has seemingly become paralyzed by the Covid 19 virus. In the US there have been over 1 million people diagnosed worldwide and over 80,000 deaths worldwide. In the midst of this pandemic, we are in the holiest time of the Christian year, Holy Week and Easter Sunday. How can the Passion of Christ provide hope in the midst of the pandemic? Join Dr. Neal as he discusses this topic and others...more58minPlay
March 25, 2020The Church’s Witness Amidst Social Distancing and QuarantineThe Covid-19 pandemic has placed the global church in a unique place. There have been periods of time in history where the church functioned during tumultuous times in history but has there ever been a time when the church has not been able to gather together for public worship? As the pandemic spreads, many churches are having to retool their worship and redirect their witness. Will this change the way church is done or give rise to a state church or will the church begin to cease to exist? Join Dr. Neal for this and other topics of the day...more38minPlay
March 18, 2020The Church and the PandemicThe Covid-19 virus pandemic has had a tremendous affect on the way the world functions and interacts. As more cases are made public, world and national health officials are discouraging gatherings of more than 10-50 persons. Many churches are canceling services and providing online formats only. What does this mean for the future of church worship across the world? Join Dr Neal for this and other interesting topics of the da...more45minPlay
February 26, 2020Suffering Well: Lent and Christian Service to God and HumanityAsh Wednesday begins the Lenten Season for many Christians. Most who observe these sacred days will spend the next 40 days fasting from various foods, activities, and behaviors. It will be a light affliction that some lead to some changing behaviors, embracing faith, Join Dr. Neal as he discusses the connection between suffering and faith and how both can be used to better serve God and humanit...more6minPlay
February 12, 2020The Threat to Black Male IdentityLast week, Gayle King came under fire for her interview with retired WNBA player Lisa Leslie as she pressed for negative commentary about Kobe Bryant following his and his daughter's death in a tragic helicopter crash. This week, retired NBA player Dwayne Wade and his wife Gabrielle Union-Wade made headlines as they are now referring to their 12 year child as a transitioning male to female. The main stream media has seemingly been working to threaten black male identity through a number of means. What can be done to stop this and what role should the church play in changing this perspective of black male identity? Join Dr. Neal for this and other topics of the da...more1h 0minPlay
February 05, 2020TrayvonTurns 25: Why Gun Violence Is Important for Black History MonthToday marks the birth of Trayvon Martin whose tragic death sparked the Black Lives Matter Movement. The first week of February is also National Gun Violence Survivors Week. Trayvon would be 25 years old if he were alive. Unfortuately like him, many young black boys and men (including my own nephew) lose their lives to senseless acts of gun violence in our nation as both perpetrators and victims. As we celebrate the legacies of Black Achievement and Excellence this month, this epidemic should also be highlighted durng Black Hiistory Month. Join Dr. Neal as he discusses this and other topics fo the day...more59minPlay
FAQs about Zera Today with Dr. Lorenzo Neal:How many episodes does Zera Today with Dr. Lorenzo Neal have?The podcast currently has 300 episodes available.