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Today we shared an honest conversation we recently had with some of our best friends (who we also consider to be wise mentors in our life) @meganfduke and @zkduke on the podcast to learn what true racial reconciliation requires. If you’ve been looking for honest answers from a kingdom-minded, gospel-centered lens, that’s exactly what these two bring. This episode answers questions like: 💗 Why is saying “God is color blind,” or “I don’t see color, we’re all the same,” unhelpful? 💗 Where does the gospel come into this and how are Christians missing the mark? 💗 How can we actively support our brothers and sisters who are hurting — now and always? 💗 What does racial reconciliation and the kingdom of God really look like — and what does it REALLY require of us? Hint: it requires SACRIFICE, and these two unpack this so well for us. We dove deep. They provided books, leaders, and organizations to follow and support. And most of all, they rooted everything in the gospel. I’m thankful for friends like these — and I hope by the end of this episode, you feel like they’re your friends, too. ❤️ PS. If you came to any of my speaking events back when I spoke on college campuses, you may have met Megan. She sang at many of them! Or if you were part of the SHE Refined Project I opened a few years ago, you may recognize her from there, too. 🥰
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We’re having a really interesting and important cultural conversation in my stories right now regarding the most appropriate ways to respond to injustices we see, the riots happening, and how to respect one another’s individual experiences without hating or tearing one another down. I know we won’t all see through the same lens all the time and I’m not sure there’s a perfect answer but if you’ve been feeling like you’re not sure how to respond to all that’s going on in the world, we’re talking about it. Come hang out. Ask your questions. Voice your concern. We want to hear you 🤍
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TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ I normally don’t share about this type of thing, usually because I feel like I don’t have a voice or any business talking about something I can’t even begin to claim to understand, but something snapped inside of me given recent events. And I believe we have the freedom of speech for a reason. So if I have it, I must use it. I have so many thoughts and so few words to actually describe them but here’s my best attempt to make them make sense: While I do believe there are many police who are good willed with the intent to truly protect and serve, and that one person’s choice does not reflect that of another, this happens too often. Anyone in a position of authority with the law who abuses power, acts as a tyrant, and withholds the basic God given rights of another human being, due to race or quite honestly anything else, must be held accountable. If not by the government, then by fellow officers and even more by we the people. We have a responsibility to stand. To use our voice. To act as advocates for one another and for justice, especially if law enforcement or government does not. Abuse of power happens too often. And we cannot afford to just let it slide anymore. We are praying for the family of George Floyd, for all those effected by this event, for our country, and for our leadership. May we remember that all men, and women, are created equal in the image of God. May we unite us in our differences — different perspectives, different races, and different ideologies. May we do a better job to love our neighbor, and to speak out against evil. ❤️
