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Some Unique Challenges Facing Black Women
FromAs In Heaven
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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Nov 30, 2020
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Podcast episode
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Jim Davis and Justin Holcomb welcome Trillia Newbell to talk about some of the unique relational dynamics facing black women. Newbell covers being racially profiled as well as many false stereotypes and the exhaustion that black women face as they navigate others’ expectations and perceptions. Newbell shares that the painful or awkward moments in the world also exist in the church, yet there is hope that springs out of lament, having faith in a good God. The three discuss:An introduction to Trillia Newbell (1:02)Coming to faith in a “holiday Christian” home (2:18)Common challenges Black women face in our culture (6:45)Picking her battles (9:53)Facing down unfair assumptions (13:19)False stereotypes of Black women (17:51)Stereotypes mirrored in the church (23:58)A Christian response to stereotypes (28:42)Parenting through racial stereotypes (33:15)Creative God, Colorful Us (36:35)Explore more from TGC on the topic of race.DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:Have you ever caught yourself thinking of any of the stereotypes of black women in your mind?What kind of emotions come to mind if other people judged a whole group of people by your individual speech, personality, or actions?Were you surprised that all of the same awkward or painful moments experienced outside the church were also experienced inside the church? Why or why not?Can you imagine the cumulative weight of the expectations, stereotypes, perceptions, and awkward or painful interactions over time? If yes, what does it feel like?Books referenced in this episode:God’s Very Good Idea by Trillia NewbellCreative God, Colorful Us by Trillia NewbellUnited: Captured By God’s Vision for Diversity by Trillia NewbellSacred Endurance: Finding Grace and Strength for a Lasting Faith by Trillia Newbell
Released:
Nov 30, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (53)
Episode 4 - Michael Aitcheson: Our guest on this episode is Michael Aitcheson. Mike is the senior pastor and planter of Christ United Fellowship (PCA) and is deeply involved in ministering to downtown Orlando. He tells us how he went from playing football at the University of Kentucky to planting churches in Central Florida, and gives us a glimpse of the joys and struggles of starting a church from scratch. He unpacks the story of Division street and some of the historic racial tensions in Orlando, and what it means to shepherd a diverse congregation as a local pastor. Mike is a lovely guy and we were honored to have him on the podcast. by As In Heaven