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Feb 2021
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Reading While Black – Feat. Dr. Esau McC...

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From biblical deconstruction to the responsibility of Jesus followers in government and social justice, we’re looking at what the Bible has to say about some of society’s biggest questions today. Join Tim and Jon as they interview New Testament scholar Esau McCaulley, author of Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope.

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Timestamps 

  • Part one (0:00-13:00)
  • Part two (13:00-26:30)
  • Part three (26:30-33:30)
  • Part four (33:30-42:30)
  • Part five (42:30-end)

Show Music 

  • “Defender Instrumental” by Tents
  • “Pablo” by jlsmrl
  • “Skydive” by loxbeats
  • “Wanderlust” by Crastel
  • “Mind Your Time” by Me.So

Show produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.

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