We discuss some strong opinions from our mailbag regarding Colin Kaepernick, who continues to be the trending racial topic in our country. We also give our thoughts on the official Black Lives Matter movement. Last but not least, we catch up with Black Superman as he shares about his bowling date with the archangel Michael […]
Choppin It Up Ep.1: A podcast about race, race & race – On Colin Kaepernick, why saying we’re “one race” or being “color blind” isn’t helpful & an interview with Black Superman
In this pilot episode, Tyler St. Clair and Noah Filipiak discuss their views of Colin Kaepernick sitting during the National Anthem. They also discuss why someone saying they are “color blind” or that we’re all “one race” is not a helpful way to approach race. And a rare interview with the elusive Black Superman. Email […]
How does race in America relate to the Church as the Body of Christ?
This is the most direct I’ve been about race while preaching in a while. I’ve been really hit hard about the real ramifications of Romans 12:1-16 as it relates to the Church as the Body of Christ (as well as the many other passages that use this metaphor). My heart was to effectively communicate what […]
In a “one race,” “color blind” world, Simone Manuel’s gold medal would be the same as any other
Congratulations to Simone Manuel on becoming the first African American to win an Olympic Gold Medal in an individual swimming event! Manuel won gold in the 100m freestyle competition on Thursday, August 11th. With all the racial controversy that’s been in the news over the past few years, many (typically whites) will say, “I don’t […]
North Miami Police Shoot a Black Therapist Helping His Patient; What to Pay Attention to from Here #CharlesKinsey
Whether the rest of America wants to admit it or not, black people have to fear for their lives every day living in this country. They’ve been trying to tell us this for years now. I do hope we start listening soon. Please watch this 4-minute video of Charles Kinsey, a black therapist helping a […]
Stop the Killing: Is there any hope?
I was driving to a friend’s church this morning when I heard the news on the radio that three Baton Rouge police officers were killed this morning and three more injured. Baton Rouge, the same city where police shot and killed Alton Sterling on July 5th, which was videotaped. This was the day before Philando […]