After an extended hiatus, we are back with what should be (*gulp*) our last episode on social justice.   ANNOUNCEMENT: An Evening with James White – Discussing Covid, Church and Government; followed by a dialogue with local pastor, Josh Miller Tuesday, September 20 at 6PM Living Hope Church, 3030 Schoolhouse Road, Middletown, PA 17057 Sponsored by The People of the Covenant Podcast We continue to review a few more examples of critical race theory and social justice as applied in a practical sense in the church. In this episode, we discuss the divisive concepts created under the heading of ..read more

We continue to unpack more examples of critical race theory and social justice as applied in a practical sense in the church. In this episode, we see these ideals applied in the context of churches, seminaries, and culture in a broader sense. Is it a good idea to insist on a cultural represnetation in literary con tributions? Is it biblical to assume that all white people are racist, simply based on skin color? Is it accurate to say that the racism is more dangerous today than in the civil rights era in the 1960's? We take on these questions and more in this episode. Audio utilized from Youtub ..read more

With the ease in which we are able to observe any event in any part of the world instantly, we thought it might be benefcial to take a few steps back from the details of the war that is raging in Ukraine. In this unscheduled episode, we consider God's sovereignty in the midst of this confilict, and the sustaining hope the body of Christ has amidst the destructive nature of war. https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/cruel-for-nato-to-leave-ukraine-to-fend-for-itself-diplomacy-expert_4301435.html   Music from Peace586: https://586beats.bandcamp.com/music   ..read more

In this episode, we attempt to unpack how concepts of critical race theory and social justice are applied in a practical sense in the church. We review several excerpts from sermons and lectures from prominent pastors who apply CRT in the pulpits of churches throughout the US. Audio utilized from Youtube Channel of Woke Preacher Clips: https://youtu.be/lDGh7akD7Jo - David Platt; As A White Preacher, I Am Part of the Problem https://youtu.be/akJ2t3JfdpM - J. D. Greaer; Christians Have Ignored Gender Justice Because of Privilege https://youtu.be/YvpkcVhwET0 - Charlie Dates; God Ha ..read more

If a Christian is incapable of walking in unity in the contaxt of worship, you can be assured it will manifest itself in his or her life in general. Revelation 5 gives us one of the most brilliant pictures of Christ-centered unity in all of the scriptures. Join us as we behold the beauty and majesty of the one who was able to open the scroll. “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!” (Rev. 5:13)  ..read more

In this episode, we turn our attention to what Jesus Christ has done to break down the wall of hostility between Jew and Gentile, by his blood, becoming our peace. Although many in Christiandom seem to minimize this reality, by describing it as "merely" a theological distinction, the passage itself shows that orthodoxy and orthopraxy cannot be separated from one another. One cannot have peace with Christ without peace with your brother, regardless of their ethnic background ..read more

In this episode, we continue to look at alternatives to help shape how we draw conclusions regarding justice. In Psalm 73, we find some helpful precepts in terms of living in an unjust society. We also find some sharp contrasts in how Asaph wrestles with injustice in his day vs. the attempts in our current culture to make just about anything a 'justice issue ..read more

In this session, we present a biblical approach to examining social issues based on God's message to exiled Israel. Does God judge us based on the actions of previous generations? Would God approve of the current methods employed to reform and reshape how justice is defined and applied in our culture today? Tune in and see ..read more

In this episode, we disuss what the bible teaches us about humanity and ethnicity. This sets the stage for being able to carefully consider how we as Christians are to understand the common characteristics of all human beings, alongside the development of various ethnicities and cultural differences as revealed in scripture. A precursor to a follow up session focusing on A Biblical Overview of History. These sessions are designed to lay the groundwork of how the Christian is to approach cultural and ethnic issues in our present day ..read more

Bryan and Denis continue their discussion regarding social justice as it pertains to history. The question is not whether racism exists or not, but can we conclude with certainty that it is the direct result of the legacy of slavery. 2 radically different historical perspectives from Frederick Douglass and Lyndon B Johnson are examined ..read more