Episode 15: Three Reasons Why The Black Church Matters (Part Two)

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. 

[0:40] - It's the same Church

[3:40] - White evangelicals need to dig into history

[5:00] - Dr. George Kelsey

[6:35] - Charles Octavius Boothe

[8:50] - Black pastors were politicians 

[11:26] - Consider some of the major biblical themes the black church prioritizes

[12:10] - The Exodus theme led to communal thinking

[15:16] - We need to be vibrant in prayer and worship

[16:30] - We need eschatological hope

[18:08] - Speaking truth without fear of being cancelled

[22:40] - Church membership

[24:30] - We need to learn how to be oppressed and hold onto the gospel