The New Evangelicals Podcast

197. The Myth of Colorblind Christianity // Jesse Curtis

Dec 4, 2023
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Jesse Curtis
Jesse Curtis discusses his book 'The Myth of Colorblind Christianity' which exposes racism in the evangelical church. The podcast explores harmful patterns in society, expands the Project Amplify, and discusses personal experiences with racial inequality. It delves into the church growth movement, the divide between conservative and liberal theology, and the transition from segregation to colorblind rhetoric.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Recognizing Harmful Patterns and Amplifying Voices
02:49 • 2min
3
Expanding the Project and Seeking Support
04:39 • 2min
4
Growing Up in Non-Denominational Fundamentalism
06:40 • 22min
5
Exploring the Church Growth Movement and Donald McAvrin
28:21 • 13min
6
The Ironies of Growth, Capitalism, and Race in Evangelicalism
41:16 • 4min
7
The Divide between Conservative and Liberal Theology
44:53 • 10min
8
The Shift from Segregationist Ideology to Colorblind Rhetoric
54:46 • 15min