Grace Ji-Sun Kim's "When God Became White" explores the complex relationship between Christianity, race, and power. Kim argues that the racialization of God has had a profound impact on the way Christianity has been understood and practiced throughout history. The book examines how white supremacy has shaped theological interpretations and social structures within the church. Kim's work offers a powerful critique of white privilege and calls for a more inclusive and anti-racist theology. It encourages readers to confront their own biases and work towards a more just and equitable church.
Brian McDonald's "Invisible Ink" delves into the art and craft of storytelling. The book explores the fundamental principles of narrative structure, character development, and plot construction. It provides practical advice and techniques for writers and storytellers of all levels. McDonald emphasizes the importance of a strong foundation and clear structure before adding layers of complexity. The book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their storytelling skills.
This was our final Q&A session wrapping up Grace's lecture series on the Holy Spirit (you can get here), and what a fantastic conversation it turned out to be! Grace shared how spending time with pneumatology has shifted her focus toward the practical, embodied aspects of faith - moving beyond the academic exercises of graduate school toward understanding how the Spirit calls us to live sustainably and care for all of creation. We dove deep into how dualistic thinking has harmed both our relationship with the earth and our understanding of ourselves as whole beings - body and spirit together. Grace beautifully connected this to everything from climate justice to prayer practices, showing how recognizing the Spirit's presence in all aspects of life breaks down those false sacred-secular divisions. We also tackled some great practical questions about helping congregations develop Spirit-awareness and discerning authentic spiritual movements from cultural trends.
Grace Ji-Sun Kim is a professor of theology at Earlham School of Religion and host of the Madang podcast.
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