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The Talking About Race Interview

Feb 1, 2024
Isaac Adams, lead pastor at Iron City Church in Birmingham, Alabama and author of Talking About Race: Gospel Hope for Hard Conversations, discusses the impact of racial issues on American evangelicalism, the importance of open conversations about race, guiding people towards better understanding and addressing racist behaviors, the burden of history in the ongoing conversation about race, navigating the challenges of discussing race in the church, the importance of prayer in challenging situations, analyzing racial dynamics and historical context, challenging misconceptions of racism in the South, the importance of a divisive book, fun questions and book recommendations, and approaching conversations about race with a charitable spirit.
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