Theology in the Raw A Longing to Belong: Reflections on Race, Identity, and What it Means to Be the Body of Christ: Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall
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Dec 26, 2024 Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall, an award-winning author and New Testament scholar, shares her insights on faith, identity, and race. She reflects on growing up as a Korean girl in a predominantly white mining town, navigating the challenges of belonging and racial discrimination. The conversation explores the complexities of gender roles within the church, the importance of mentorship in academia, and invites a discussion on the significance of empathy and grace in understanding diverse identities within the body of Christ.
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Growing Up Different
- Michelle Lee-Barnewall grew up as a Korean girl in a predominantly white mining town in Minnesota.
- She faced racial slurs and a constant sense of not belonging, affecting her self-image and interactions.
Family Dynamics and Race
- Lee-Barnewall's family didn't openly discuss racial issues.
- She primarily confided in her sister later in life, wishing they had addressed it as a family sooner.
Finding Belonging
- Moving to the East Coast for college exposed Lee-Barnewall to a diverse environment.
- This experience helped her realize that being Asian wasn't negative and that there were others like her.