John Pavlovitz is an author, pastor, activist, and storyteller who recently published Hope and Other Superpowers: A Life-Affirming, Love-Defending, Butt-Kicking, World-Saving Manifesto. I interview him about how Christians can get involved in social justice.
Dr. Tod Bolsinger is the Vice President and Chief of Leadership Formation and Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Fuller Seminary. I interview Dr. Bolsinger about the implications and applications of his book Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory in racial justice work.
Mark Charles is a speaker, writer, and consultant. The son of an American woman (of Dutch heritage) and a Navajo man, Mark teaches the complexities of American history regarding race, culture, and Christendom in order to help forge a path of healing and conciliation for the nation. He was kind enough to accept the Charlottesville …
A reflection of how Charlottesville is grappling with its identity after August 12 and how faith leaders are working together to address systemic racism.
Rev. Jan Rivero is the pastor of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, in Charlotteville. Rev. Rivero talks about her experience in the Charlottesville Clergy Collective, about August 12, and about being inspired by Rev. Willian Barber to organize the Charlottesville to Jamestown pilgrimage, October 6 to 20, 2018.
Rev. Brenda Brown-Grooms is the co-pastor of New Beginnings Christian Community in Charlottesville, VA. I interviewed her about the importance of community, authentic conversations, and paying attention to those around us.
Christian Picciolini is a former extremist and political activist who works to prevent extremism and support individuals in leaving hate groups. He came to Charlottesville in February of 2018 to share his journey of being a onetime white supremacist leader to become an anti-hate activist.
