Episode 14: Three Reasons Why The Black Church Matters (Part 1)

In this two-part episode, Andy and JT give three (+30) reasons why the black Church matters to black and white evangelicals today. They dig into the history of the black Church and share what traits we should emulate as reformed evangelicals. 

[2:40] - What is the black Church?

[5:30] - Elevated kingdom mentality

[6:35] - The AME Church

[8:35] - Addressing why more people are leaving the historic black church

[11:04] - Mindful of liberation

[12:11] - Be thankful for the black Church

[13:15] - Dr. Walter Strickland podcast episode (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/as-in-heaven/historical-developments-of-the-black-church/)

[15:40] - What should we learn from the black Church?

[16:08] - A commitment to hope in suffering

[16:50] - Community presence

[21:15] - The celebratory nature of the gospel of Jesus Christ