What is the Church To Do?

Janay Pasha
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What is the church to do is a podcast where we talk about how the church can do a better job addressing racial and social injustice. We do this by asking our guests "what is the church to do?"

  1. 10/14/2020

    More than Diversity...We need INCLUSIVITY!! with Jonee Ripperger

    Today we have my friend Jonee Ripperger. She has quickly become a friend and ally in this work. She is a wife, artist, photographer, worship leader, animal lover, and a wonderful example of what it looks like to love your neighbor. Jonee and I have had the pleasure of doing some “Be The Bridge” work together, and it’s been an honor to work with her and see her heart. Which is why I am beyond excited to have her on today! Enjoy as Jonee shares what she's learned through Be The Bridge, the impact its had on her life, and what she wants others to know. 1. The church must acknowledge that racism exists. 2. We must admit that we have been implicit. 3. We must Lament. 4. We must educate through multiple resources.  Spotlight I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown https://www.thedockbookshop.com/book/9781524760854 Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation by Latasha Morrison https://www.thedockbookshop.com/book/9780525652885 Unlocking Us Podcast Hosted by Brené Brown https://brenebrown.com/unlockingus/

  2. 10/07/2020

    Fishers of men...or Keepers of the Aquarium - with Melissa Licali

    Melissa and I sit down to have a follow up conversation from our podcast a few weeks ago. We hit on quite a few topics, but we're offering a book club with the book "White Fragility" by Robin DiAngelo. If you're interested in participating in a 12 week reading of the book. Email me at whatisthechurchtodo@gmail.com

    Fishers of men...or Keepers of the Aquarium - with Melissa Licali

  3. 09/30/2020

    We need a Collective Gospel" with Amy Duesing

    Today we have Amy Duesing. Amy is a wife, mom, advocate, ally, educator and that’s just a few of the things. Listen in as we hear about how journey towards becoming anti-racist. What she's learned and how she got here. Enjoy! Spotlight “Always with Us?: What Jesus Really Said about the Poor” by Reverend Liz Theoharis Foreword by William Barber https://www.kizzysbooksandmore.com/book/9780802875020 Lead Stories Podcast with Jo Saxton and Pastor Steph O’Brien https://leadstoriespodcast.com/

  4. 09/23/2020

    "The Church should be more Curious" with Barbie Fischer

    Today we have Barbie Fischer. She is someone I’ve admired for years. We met 20 years ago in a youth group and I’ve admired her from afar since then. She has worked with countless non-profits always with the goal of seeking justice, peace building, and directing communities to focus towards oppression and overcoming it. I’m a fan of having people that are well versed in both social and Biblical justice, and this one takes the cake! Love you girl so great to have you on. She also the executive  director at Restorative Encounter https://www.restorativeencounters.org/  Spotlight The Awe and the Awful: Poetry Compilation by Charles Lattimore Howard https://www.amazon.com/Awe-Awful-Poetry-Compilation/dp/1482763842/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544037595&sr=8-1&keywords=charles+lattimore+howard+the+awe Solidarity and Defiant Spirituality: Africana Lessons on Religion, Racism, and Ending Gender Violence by Traci C. West https://www.thedockbookshop.com/book/9781479833993 A Garden of Black Joy: Global Poetry from the Edges of Liberation and Living by Keno Evol https://www.kizzysbooksandmore.com/book/9781634893107 So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo https://www.thedockbookshop.com/book/9781580058827 Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor by Layla Saad https://www.thedockbookshop.com/book/9781728209807 The Source of Self-Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and Meditations by Toni Morrison https://www.thedockbookshop.com/book/9780525562795 How to be Anti Racist by Ibram X. Kendi https://www.kizzysbooksandmore.com/book/9780525509288 Quotes "Justice is Healing" Barbie Fischer "Church is a place that doesn't welcome questions or those hurting" Barbie Fischer If you would like to support this podcast, you can become a sponsor on Anchor.

  5. 09/16/2020

    "What is my first experience with racism...was at Birth, I was born into this hierarchy" - with Melissa Licali

    Melissa Licali is many things! Shes a mother, grandmother, advocate and an ally among many things. Listen in as we chat about the book "White Fragility" by Robin DiAngelo, among many other topics. Melissa grew up in a Louisiana, is a passionate about racial reconciliation, and advocating for the oppressed.    Spotlight "What Fragility" Robin DiAngelo https://www.kizzysbooksandmore.com/book/9780807047415 "How to be an Anti Racist" - Kendi X Ibram https://www.thedockbookshop.com/book/9780525509288 "The Danger of a Single Story" - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story "Between the world and Me" -TaNehisi Coates https://www.kizzysbooksandmore.com/book/9780812993547 "The Cross And The Lynching Tree" - James H. Cone https://www.thedockbookshop.com/book/9781626980051   "The Big Leap" - Gay Hendricks https://www.kizzysbooksandmore.com/book/9780061735363 The episode is sponsored by Anchor, become a sponsor at

  6. 09/09/2020

    "I love my country, so I will hold it accountable for its racism" with Samantha Thomas

    I sit down with my childhood friend Samantha Thomas  to talk about her experiences, and what she sees that the church can do.  Follow Samantha on Instagram @sammm1187  Spotlight Links Evolving Faith Podcast https://evolvingfaith.com/podcast People to follow on Instagram @loswhit @privtoprog @anthonygarcy @cooper0326   Books Be The Bridge -Latasha Morrison White Fragility - Robin DiAngelo United States Constitution Stamped From The Beginning - Ibram X. Kendi   How to be an Antiracist - Ibram X. Kendi   Youtube Channels Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man -Emmanuel Acho   What is The Church to Do? -Evangelist Janay Pasha Movies Hamilton  (watch with subtitles, and research)

  7. 09/02/2020

    Meet the Host, Meet Evangelist Janay Pasha

    This episode was recorded live on Facebook.  I talk about my experience in white evangelical circles over the last 20 years. Things I've learned, seen,  heard and how those things have impacted me. I give some ideas on how to answer the question "what is the church to do"?.  Spotlight  White Awake by Daniel Hill https://www.amazon.com/White-Awake-Honest-Look-Means/dp/0830843930/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=white+awake&qid=1599020483&sr=8-3 Resources Brought up during podcast  Phil Vischer Video  https://www.facebook.com/202984496470817/videos/2611898429058130/ https://www.facebook.com/202984496470817/videos/228979665078478 Emmanuel Acho - Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black man https://www.youtube.com/user/Eacho18 Please be sure to like, share and subscribe. If you would like to support the podcast $MrsPasha

  8. 08/26/2020

    As Christians we don't get to worry about "Our 4 and No more"!! - with Mr. Demetrius Hunter

    Mr. Demetrius Hunter is a man of many talents, husband, father, pastor, church planter, podcast host, Be The Bridge facilitator, community advocate and he has a degree in social work. It's always a privilege to sit down with a like minded soul.  We discuss his experience as someone who came in Christ as a young adult, what he's learned and his opinion on ways we can do a better job of being the church Christ has called us to be.  Check out his podcast "I am Justice" https://iamjustice.captivate.fm/  SPOTLIGHT I am Justice -Demetrius Hunter https://iamjustice.captivate.fm/ Be the Bridge - Latasha Morrison https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-the-bridge-podcast-with-latasha-morrison/id1497999509 Support the podcast via cashapp $MrsPasha

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