In this episode Rev. Dr. Clarence Thornton, Rev. Danita Waller-Paige, and Rev. Dr. Dwight Townsend share their perspectives as Black faith leaders in Arkansas. We spend time learning from these pastors about what the Black church wishes the white church knew. You can...
In this episode we talk with Dr. Holly Oxhandler about her book The Soul of the Helper and about the connection between spirituality and mental health. Dr. Oxhandler is an associate professor and associate dean for research and faculty development at Baylor...
In this episode we talk with Pastor and Author Aurelia Dávilia Pratt about her new book published this year, Brown Girl Epiphany. Aurelia is the founder and lead pastor of Peace of Christ Church, a sacred community in the heart of central Texas doing the work of...
In Season 4 of “Because It Is” we dig deeper into our core values of faith and justice. This season we consider what faith has to do with justice, politics, social work, and more. Each month we will examine the intersection of faith and justice and reflect...
In this episode we talk with Dr. Cody J. Sanders about LGBTQIA inclusion and the gifts our LGBTQ+ siblings bring to our congregation. Dr. Sanders is the pastor to Old Cambridge Baptist Church in Cambridge, Mass and an American Baptist chaplain to Harvard University....