America's origin story is deeply tied to Thanksgiving and the Pilgrims. Unfortunately much of what we have been taught in school is not true. Below are our favorite resources to relearn Thanksgiving.
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America's origin story is deeply tied to Thanksgiving and the Pilgrims. Unfortunately much of what we have been taught in school is not true. Below are our favorite resources to relearn Thanksgiving.
How did evangelicals become synonymous with the Republican party? Was it Roe v. Wade or something else?
Most Christians reject or accept Halloween without much thought. Those who don't like the holiday assume satanic origins while those who like the holiday celebrate with no critical thought. Before deciding whether to celebrate or not, please take the time to learn about the complex history of the holiday and the many ways Christians can redeem it.
What is the image of God and how should this foundational doctrine change how we interact with people on a daily basis? Find out in our image of God learning capsule.
The words we use matter. Therefore when we use words, especially words that are intended as an insult, we should be fully aware of their history and meaning. Unfortunately many Christians use woke as an insult ignorant of the term's history. One way we can show respect to our fellow image bearers is by learning about the history of a word. By reading, listening to, and watching the various forms of media below you should have the start of a well-rounded understanding of the word woke and why Christians should stop using it as a pejorative.
What is Juneteenth? Why do we celebrate it? How should we celebrate it? After reading the following articles, listening to the podcast, and watching the show, you should understand what the holiday is and why we celebrate and/or commemorate it.
Keeping up with the news can be overwhelming. Where do you start? Who do you trust? Here is a guide to help you read the news through a Christian lens and with a critical eye (HINT: Think local!)
As a Christian do you want to know why we should unequivocally proclaim that Black lives matter? Do you want to know how to engage with the Black Lives Matter movement as a Christian? Or do you want to learn what Black Lives is? We have got you covered in our learning capsule.
Confused? Curious? Offended? Inquisitive? Angry? Defensive? If any of those terms describe you when you hear the term white privilege then this learning capsule is for you.
Confused about what critical race theory (CRT) is and its implications for Christians? Are there negatives to CRT? Positives? If you read, watch, and listen to the resources below, you will have the beginning of a well-rounded understanding of what CRT is, what CRT is not, and how Christians should approach this theory.