On this third and final episode of this series, April is joined by Jamie Corbin, Ben Cremer, Kelly Holder, and Elicia Zahm as they finish their discussion about equity versus equality, how people are created equal AND created in God’s image, the dueling theologies of the Constitution and the Bible, how this is anti-CRT rhetoric … Continue reading Christianity, Culture, and Community: Embracing Nuance and Moving the Needle Forward (Episode 16)
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Christianity, Culture, and Community: Why the Words We Use Matter and Knowing Real History is Key (Episode 15)
On this second episode of this series, April is joined by Jamie Corbin, Ben Cremer, Kelly Holder, and Elicia Zahm as they pick up the conversation discussing the Christian voice that’s driving anti-CRT rhetoric and our personal struggles with church right now. Ben takes us to church as he shares about Jesus’ first sermon, the … Continue reading Christianity, Culture, and Community: Why the Words We Use Matter and Knowing Real History is Key (Episode 15)
The Pretense of Protection: Another Layer of Privilege
I drove by the mall yesterday for the first time since a man opened fire, killing two people, injuring four more, and sustaining gunfire injuries which ultimately ended his own life. I prayed as I drove by: for the people impacted by this tragedy, for their families, for our community. The day it happened, I … Continue reading The Pretense of Protection: Another Layer of Privilege
The Inefficiency of Love: Maintaining Humility and Curiosity as White Allies (Bonus Episode)
After episode 14, we received quite a bit of feedback, most of it positive, but some of it was critical. The main complaint we got was that we should not have addressed Critical Race Theory without a Black person on the panel. In this episode, Jamie Corbin and April discuss how they responded to the … Continue reading The Inefficiency of Love: Maintaining Humility and Curiosity as White Allies (Bonus Episode)
Honoring History Education and Addressing the Impact of Anti-CRT Rhetoric on Schools and Communities (Episode 14)
On this episode, April is joined by Jamie Corbin, Ben Cremer, Kelly Holder, and Elicia Zahm as they discuss Critical Race Theory through the lens of education, community, and faith. They also talk about power: who has it, who doesn’t, and why. This is the first episode in a series of 3 with this group … Continue reading Honoring History Education and Addressing the Impact of Anti-CRT Rhetoric on Schools and Communities (Episode 14)
Is God good all the time?
If God is “good” and “faithful” and “hears us” when someone recovers from sickness, what does that mean about God when they don’t recover? What does it mean about God when an 11-year-old dies of cancer? What does it mean when a vaccinated couple in their seventies dies of COVID-19 in the same week? What … Continue reading Is God good all the time?
Kate King (Episode 11)
Kate King lives in a suburb just outside of Minneapolis with her husband of 12 years where she has been homeschooling her three kids ages 10, 9 and 6. She has spent the last couple of years writing about the unraveling of the Christianity she always called home, and now hopes to share her stories … Continue reading Kate King (Episode 11)
Katya Baxter (Episode 8)
CONTENT WARNING: Eating disorders Katya Baxter is originally from St. Petersburg, Russia. When she was 16, she hopped on the plane, by herself, and flew over to Boise, Idaho to visit a friend. But instead of a two-week long trip, God had something else in store for her. She ended up staying in Boise and going to … Continue reading Katya Baxter (Episode 8)
Caleb Stanton (Episode 7)
Caleb Stanton is a caffeine-dependent husband and father of two young children. Even though he loves his job, he'd rather spend his days at the beach, strumming a guitar and pondering the human experience. When he's not looking for his keys, you might find Caleb writing a story he'll never post or composing a song … Continue reading Caleb Stanton (Episode 7)
Bekah Bowman (Episode 6)
Bekah Bowman is a coach's wife, a special needs mom, speaker, and author of Can't Steal My Joy. She is passionate about bridging the gap between churches and families with disabilities. On this episode, she shares her story raising two sons with terminal illnesses, how joy and grief can coexist, and her vision for how … Continue reading Bekah Bowman (Episode 6)
April Kolman 