Episode 186a: The First Of Many Conversations.

Following the global movement of outrage, heartbreak and ‘Black Lives Matter’ protests after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Alan, Greg and Scott talk about what they’re learning about systemic racism, justice and what it means to be allies to those who are victims of oppression. This episode is called ‘The First Of Many Conversations’ because we’re conscious that three white men talking about race is nobody’s ideal and that, though we want to speak up rather than be silent, we’re committed to using our (small) platform to amplify those whose voices the world needs right now. We hope this will be the first of many such conversations that will include people of colour and others from marginalised groups. As we mention in the show, you may find it more helpful to listen to our interview with author and activist Lisa Sharon Harper in Episode 167 which you can find here.

Resources mentioned in the show: ‘Redemption: The John M. Perkins Story’ — a documentary of civil rights, justice, family & forgiveness by Greg Fromholz

Lisa Sharon Harper at Rubicon 2020

Dr. Ebun Joseph at Rubicon 2020

Greg’s interview with Dr. Rosaleen McDonagh

John Oliver’s segment on Police Brutality (Not for the faint of heart or easily offended but filled with important information.)

Andre Henry on The Liturgists’ Episode on Anti-Racism

The Hope & Hard Pills Podcast

Reconstructing the Gospel by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Renni Eddo-Lodge

I’m Still Here by Austin Channing Brown

The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr by Clayborne Carson

The 13th - A film by Ava DuVernay