

149. Fooled by White Jesus // Tamice Spencer-Helms
4 snips Jun 19, 2023
In this podcast, Tamice Spencer-Helms, author of Faith Unleavened, talks about her transition from the black church to a white church and the role of white Jesus in the system of whiteness. They discuss the definition of whiteness and how white Christians can be effective allies to black Americans. She also reflects on her experiences with colorblindness in white evangelical spaces and the failure of the church to address systemic racism. They explore the prioritization of certain issues by the church and its failure to address underlying factors like systemic racism.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Gratitude, Support, and Nonprofit Accountability
02:10 • 4min
From Black Church to White Jesus
06:08 • 14min
Reconnecting with Roots and Identity: Transitioning to a New Way of Faith
20:09 • 2min
Writing a Book: Journey and Influences
21:47 • 6min
Reflections on Colorblindness and Incompatibility with White Jesus
27:49 • 3min
Overlooking Root Causes
31:07 • 33min