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Video of Ahmaud Arbery Shooting Inflames Tensions in South Georgia Town
Nearly three months after his death, a graphic video of the moment a young black man was shot while jogging on a quiet street in a small town in Georgia has inflamed tensions and spurred outrage.
What Cotton Mather Would Tell the ‘Jesus Is My Vaccine’ Crowd
Faith, many behind the #ReOpenChurchSunday movement allege, is the ultimate protection. A photograph puts it succinctly: One protester at an anti-shutdown rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, had painted the hood of his truck with the motto “Jesus is my vaccine.”
Christian Legal Group Falsely Attacks Black Baptist Mayor as “Nazi-Like”
A conservative Christian group used inaccurate claims to blast the mayor of Kansas City, Missouri as a Nazi. Quinton Lucas, a Baptist who serves as the third black mayor of Kansas City, drew attention after creating a broad policy designed to track the spread of the outbreak.
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140. Derek Kubilus on Holy Hell
Derek Kubilus, a Methodist pastor in Ohio, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his book Holy Hell: A Case against Eternal Damnation. He also discusses translation issues, Wesleyan teachings, and Star Wars. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and politics. -
139. Jim Wallis, Brian Kaylor, & Angela Denker on Christian Nationalism
Angela Denker, a journalist and Lutheran minister, moderates a discussion with Jim Wallis of the Georgetown Center on Faith and Justice and Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about Christian Nationalism and other issues of faith and politics. A written version of this conversation was previously published at A Public Witness. Denker, author of Red State Christians: A… -
138. Brian Kaylor & Beau Underwood on Baptizing America
Beau Underwood talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about the forthcoming book they co-authored, Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism. They also discuss changing U.S. demographics and how the book came together. Underwood previously appeared on episode 43. Save 33% on Baptizing America with the promo code "BApodcast" at chalicepress.com. Note: Don't… -
137. Paul Raushenbush on Together We Rise
Paul Raushenbush, CEO and president of the Interfaith Alliance, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his book Together We Rise - An Easter Story for All of Us. He also discusses Jesus's teachings, visualizing the story, and interfaith work. He previously appeared on episode 74. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter…