Ep 18: Determination, Liberation Theology, & Critical Race Theory w/ Donnell Wyche

02/19/21 • 114 min

On episode eighteen I'm talking with my friend Donnell Wyche. This conversation was a lot of fun and we talked about many important topics, including Liberation Theology (and why African American theologians have been overlooked), ethnic diversity in the Church, Critical Race Theory, and much, much more!

About Donnell:
The Reverend Donnell Wyche currently serves as Senior Pastor and Head of Staff at the Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor where he has served for 21 years. Passionate about the intersections of race, faith, politics, and technology, Pastor Donnell is a member of the racial equity team for the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s office and the co-coordinator of the Washtenaw Faith Leaders Forum. Pastor Donnell has advocated for peace and justice as the president of the board of the InterFaith Council for Peace and Justice (ICPJ) and has pursued issues of affordable, fair, and accessible housing as a board member of the Religious Action of Affordable Housing (RAAH). As a trained computer engineer, Pastor Donnell created, in partnership with the late Phyllis Tickle, the online home of The Divine Hours available at annarborvineyard.org. His latest technology project is Community Center for Churches, a software tool to help pastors better care for and shepherd their congregants, available at getcommunitycenter.com. Pastor Donnell is married to Maria, an early childhood literacy advocate and speech-language pathologist, and together, they are raising three multi-ethnic, spiritually engaged, peace-loving, politically aware children. You can reach Pastor Donnell online @donnell.

Recommended Resources:
"The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism," by Edward E. Baptist (https://amzn.to/3uccTuc)
"The Cross and the Lynching Tree," by James H. Cone (https://amzn.to/3axl2S8)
"Jesus and the Disinherited," by Howard Thurman (https://amzn.to/3qzhd4h)
"Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times," by Soong-Chan Rah (https://amzn.to/37sfwhT)
"The Sin of White Supremacy: Christianity, Racism, & Religious Diversity in America," by Jeannine Fletcher Hill (https://amzn.to/3s6LOH4)
Donnell's articles at Missio Alliance: https://www.missioalliance.org/author/donnell-wyche/

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Ep 17: Ethnic Reconciliation & Justice w/ Stephanie Snow

On episode seventeen I have a conversation with Stephanie Snow! I've known Stephanie long enough that I wasn't even sure how we met (it was at a Vineyard church). On this episode we talk about issues connected to ethnic reconciliation, how churches can be more intentional toward diversity, her passion for justice as both a follower of Jesus and a lawyer, and much more!

About Stephanie:
Stephanie leads the Justice and Reconciliation Team (JRT) at the Vineyard Church of Hyde Park in Chicago, Illinois. In that role, she oversees the JRT’s mission to pursue justice in the areas of racial justice, racial reconciliation, and human trafficking. Stephanie believes wholeheartedly that the Church should be a healing presence in communities by serving--with humility--oppressed persons and embracing them as neighbors. Vocationally, Stephanie is an attorney, currently working as an Assistant Inspector General for the Chicago Office of Inspector General. In that position, she provides legal advice in support of OIG’s mission to promote economy, effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity in City government. Her favorite bible verses are Micah 6:8, Isaiah 1:17, and Philippians 2:4. Stephanie finds great joy in books, music, coffee, British mystery series, and her adorable cat Thurry.

Recommended Resources:
"Compassion (&) Conviction: The AND Campaign's Guide to Faithful Civic Engagement," by Justin Giboney, Michael Wear, & Chris Butler (https://amzn.to/3qqa4TR)
The Beautiful Community: Unity, Diversity, and the Church at Its Best," by Irwyn L. Ince Jr. (https://amzn.to/3tWN0yx)
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Ep 19: Lament & Social Justice w/ Reese Hogg III

On episode nineteen I'm talking with my new friend Reese Hogg III. Reese and I have been connected through social media for awhile and finally had a chance to sit down and have a conversation. In addition to hearing Reese share his thoughts on social justice, church, and worship, he shared how lament and grief, after the murder of his son, has been a space for encountering God and learning about worship. I was unaware of this aspect of Reese's life and I'm still processing all that I have learned from him from this conversation.

About Reese:
Reese Hogg III is a recording artist, activist, pastor, and community leader. He is also the CEO and co-founder of the ANSA Investment Group LLC. Reese and his wife Miriam suffered the loss of their son Malik to violence in 2017, and following Malik’s murder, his killer was allowed to go free without an arrest or charges. Reese offers a first-person perspective of systemic racism and racial inequality. Reese’s Christian experience began early in life in an apostolic congregation where his father pastored for many years. As a preacher’s kid, Reese served in numerous capacities within the church. Later Reese joined Victory Baptist Church in Ridgecrest, CA, where he served in ministry for over 20 years before joining Ridgecrest Vineyard Church, a church plant of Palmdale Vineyard, where he served as pastor of compassionate ministries until his recent departure in December of 2020.

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