An excerpt from the 2021 Courageous Conversations conference. Dr. Otis Moss III, Dr. Sarita Lyons, Dr. CJ Rhodes, & Dr. Cheryl Sanders, moderated by Yana Conner, discussed patriarchy in the church. To watch the full 2021 conference, visit https://www.courageousconvos.org/ondemand To register for the 2022 Courageous Conversations, visit https://www.courageousconvos.org/ Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://www.jude3project.org/donate  Grab our curriculum here: https://www.jude3project.org  Take an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/library/

Dr. Sarita Lyons, an insightful author and advocate for black Christian women, shares her impactful journey through faith and identity. The conversation delves into her latest book, ‘Church Girl,’ and the challenges she faced in addressing cultural identity and trauma. They engage in a critical discussion on the normalization of witchcraft in modern culture and its influence on youth, while also advocating for a stronger faith foundation amid societal pressures. The episode highlights the importance of community, healing, and maintaining integrity in today’s world.