Thabiti Anyabwile

Thabiti Anyabwile, Pastor at Anacostia River Church and author of What Is a Healthy Church Member?, explores the significance of local church membership. He discusses how formal membership is rooted in Scripture and essential for spiritual growth. Thabiti reflects on overcoming hurt from church abuses and emphasizes accountability. He promotes gracious dialogue on doctrinal differences while warning against legalism. The conversation highlights the importance of in-person engagement over social media for fostering community and unity in faith.

Thabiti Anyabwile, Pastor of Anacostia River Church and ex-Gospel Coalition board member, delves into his public confrontation with Doug Wilson over contentious views on slavery and race. He discusses Wilson's revisionist claims about the Antebellum South, arguing against the notion that slavery was benign. Thabiti critiques biblical justifications for slavery, revealing how such defenses promote willful ignorance. His insights serve as a warning about the dangers of cultic movements within evangelicalism, urging listeners to pursue genuine Christian love.

Thabiti Anyabwile, a pastor and former Gospel Coalition board member, engages in a thought-provoking dialogue about race and historical narratives in Christianity. He recounts his contentious debates with Doug Wilson regarding Wilson’s portrayal of the antebellum South and its implications for modern racism. Thabiti critiques Wilson’s arguments by examining the Bible’s true stance on slavery and challenges the romanticized views of the South. He encourages listeners to pursue a radical love that acknowledges diversity and seeks genuine community.