

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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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Race, Gospel, and American Evangelicalism
01:46 • 18min
Importance of Talking About Race and the Gormdeo Conference
19:17 • 1min
The Approach of Guiding People Towards Better Understanding and Addressing Racist Behaviors
20:47 • 15min
The Burden of History
35:19 • 15min
Navigating the Challenges of Discussing Race in Church
50:40 • 17min
Prioritizing Prayer and Seeking Support
01:08:06 • 2min
Analyzing Racial Dynamics and Historical Context
01:09:42 • 7min
Challenging Misconceptions of Racism in the South
01:17:07 • 19min
The Importance of a Book
01:36:32 • 4min
Fun Questions and Book Recommendations
01:40:11 • 7min
Approaching Conversations about Race with a Charitable Spirit
01:46:46 • 4min