Joel Edward Goza dismantles the deep-seated myths that perpetuate white supremacyand makes the case that reparations are necessary to heal Americas racial wounds and live up to our democratic ideals.Like many well-intentioned white people, Goza once b

Michael Wear is the author ofThe Spirit of Our Politics. It's a book that takes a fresh approach to how faith and politics should interact. Instead of beginning with policies, pundits, or politicians, Wear encourages us to begin with our own spiritual fo

Finally, finally, finally you can pre-order my latest bookThe Spirit of Justice: Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance!This is a book for all those who are weary and heavy-laden. It encourages you by telling the true stories of people who found reservo

I went to Northern Ireland as part of an endeavor hosted by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and the Telos Group.We were looking at justice and peacemaking in the context of worship.To that end we visited places such as Corrymeela, Derry, Gia

In this episode I talk with first-time author Ronald Olivier whose life is a movie...or at least a book. He wrote"27 Summers: My Journey to Freedom, Forgiveness, and Redemption During My Time in Angola Prison."As a historian and racial justice advocate,

Racism, white supremacy, and the attempt to control Black bodies didn't go away after the Civil War. As I often say, "Racism never goes away, it adapts." One of the ways racism persists is through our criminal legal system, especially the death penalty. 

How do you keep the flame of justice burning in the midst of so much misery and disappointment? A new book,Heart on Fire: 100 Meditations on Loving Your Neighbor Well, is just what you need.In this episode I get to interview first-time author and long

On this episode of Footnotes, join me as I delve into an enlightening conversation with the esteemed author Rev. Dr. Esau McCaulley, discussing his highly anticipated new book"How Far to the Promised Land."Episode Highlights:We talk about how Black

According to aPsychology Todayarticle, racial and ethnic minorities represent 30 percent of the population, yet 83.6 percent of mental health professionals identify as non-Hispanic White. And only about 5 percent of students enrolled in graduate level p

The United States has five percent of the world's population but 25 percent of its incarcerated individuals. But the statistics only tell part of the story. Behind the numbers are real people.Stanley Frankart is someone who made it out of the prison sy