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Race and Faith Cyphers with Jason Esters and Richard M. Smith Richard Smith
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- Maatschappij en cultuur
A cypher in rap culture refers to several people rapping one after another to the same beat and maintaining a flow. This podcast uses the concept of a rap cypher to discuss issues of race, faith, social justice, inequality, family and culture. Each cypher is an ongoing conversation led by Jason Esters and Richard M. Smith, two Black men of faith who are academics and homeschooling fathers. The point is not to battle each other, but instead communicate in such a way that the flow goes unbroken, at times including new voices in the cypher to offer fresh insights and further the discussion.
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Gates and The Black Church
It starts with Kanye's "Jesus Walks" and ends with President Obama singing "Amazing Grace". In this week's Cypher, Richard and Jason discuss, critique, and at times, celebrate, Henry Louis Gates and his new PBS Documentary, The Black Church.
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Melanating the Supply Chain
In this episode, Jason and Richard turn a conversation about food into a conversation about economic self-sufficiency in the Black community.
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Black History Month: The Past, Present, and Future
There is a rich history, definitive purpose, and inspiring passion of Black History Month. While it was necessary to help Black people to learn about who they are, where they come from, and what they can do, more of us is required. There are great opportunities for expansion and education. Jason and Richard discuss how Black History Month should be viewed and the resources available to learn even more.
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What We Gain From Intersectionality
Like Critical Race Theory, Intersectionality has come under attack by conservative evangelicals. But why? Is intersectionality really antithetical to scripture? Is it not useful to Christ followers for understanding the problems in our society? In this week's cypher, Jason and Richard address these questions and help listeners to see how the theory of intersectionality is helpful in understanding social institutions, empathizing with various groups of people, and helping us to better minister within the US.
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What We Gain From Critical Race Theory
Critical Race Theory has been under attack by political conservatives as well as conservative evangelicals. However, many people that attack Critical Race Theory don’t fully understand what it means or how it is utilized. In this cypher, Jason and Richard discuss how Critical Race Theory is not antithetical to scripture but instead a useful tool for explaining the society we live in and current racial problems.
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Building From the Ashes of 2020
2020 is done. Thank God. Now that we have entered into a new year, We can reflect on the challenges, the tragedies, and the triumphs of the previous year. Most importantly, we can consider how we can build on the lessons that 2020 has taught us. In the first cypher of the new year, Jason and Richard discuss what we can learn from 2020 that will help us get through the challenges of 2021.