The Gospel and Race Podcast https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com The Gospel and Race Podcast, hosted by Greg Armstrong, engages intentional conversation around the intersection of racial justice and the Multiethnic Church. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:25:37 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Christianity 1440 episodic Greg Armstrong Greg Armstrong No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16142641/Gospel_Race_PodcastGraphic_u9cirk.jpeg The Gospel and Race Podcast https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com 144 144 Kingdom Diversity As God's Priority I The Gospel and Race Podcast I Pastor Sam Hamstra #015 Kingdom Diversity As God's Priority I The Gospel and Race Podcast I Pastor Sam Hamstra #015 https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/kingdom-diversity-as-gods-priority-i-the-gospel-and-race-podcast-i-pastor-sam-hamstra-015/ https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/kingdom-diversity-as-gods-priority-i-the-gospel-and-race-podcast-i-pastor-sam-hamstra-015/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:25:37 -0500 thegospelandrace.podbean.com/b9548569-7ffd-3276-8023-52a0ee411e36 Pastor Sam Hamstra shares his story of leading a mostly black & Latino church and the prioritizing of intentional diversity for the purpose of the gospel.

]]> Pastor Sam Hamstra shares his story of leading a mostly black & Latino church and the prioritizing of intentional diversity for the purpose of the gospel.

]]> Greg Armstrong false No 3182 13 full Interfaith, Justice & Race Interfaith, Justice & Race https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/interfaith-justice-race/ https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/interfaith-justice-race/#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:35:11 -0500 thegospelandrace.podbean.com/4c9b2d70-9748-3f71-a467-f4ee11ed9e20 On this episode we are excited to welcome Joe Mitchell as we have a conversation around Biblical Justice, Inter-faith relationships and how Christ is moving through various neighborhood contexts.

]]> On this episode we are excited to welcome Joe Mitchell as we have a conversation around Biblical Justice, Inter-faith relationships and how Christ is moving through various neighborhood contexts.

]]> Greg Armstrong false No 4357 12 full Politics, Immigrants and the Church Politics, Immigrants and the Church https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/politics-immigrants-and-the-church/ https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/politics-immigrants-and-the-church/#comments Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:27:50 -0500 thegospelandrace.podbean.com/3d3a1304-7ba1-3d7d-a328-1be800761d30 On this episode we welcome Pastor and evangelist Paco Amador discussing the witness of Jesus through the eyes of immigrants in America.

 

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]]> On this episode we welcome Pastor and evangelist Paco Amador discussing the witness of Jesus through the eyes of immigrants in America.

 

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]]> Greg Armstrong false No 4180 11 full Tired of Being Tired Tired of Being Tired https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/tired-of-being-tired-i-the-gospel-race-podcast-i-dr-theon-hill-012/ https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/tired-of-being-tired-i-the-gospel-race-podcast-i-dr-theon-hill-012/#comments Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:51:43 -0500 thegospelandrace.podbean.com/fbf81988-3519-375b-a815-eb0fdedc389a We are delighted to welcome Dr. Theon Hill to discuss the ramifications of leading in Race conversations. We explore the theme of "exhaustion" and leadership within the context of the Gospel and Race.

 

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]]> We are delighted to welcome Dr. Theon Hill to discuss the ramifications of leading in Race conversations. We explore the theme of "exhaustion" and leadership within the context of the Gospel and Race.

 

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]]> Greg Armstrong false No 2823 10 full The MLK Movement and The Black Church The MLK Movement and The Black Church https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/the-mlk-movement-and-the-black-church/ https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/the-mlk-movement-and-the-black-church/#comments Wed, 10 Jan 2024 13:17:52 -0600 thegospelandrace.podbean.com/cf06ca4a-9f46-38e4-a16f-3ce9d0dcfc7e On this podcast episode we are joined by Dr. Marshall Hatch, activist, professor and Pastor of New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church on the Westside of Chicago. Dr. Hatch walks us through moments of Dr. Martin Luther Kings legacy and how his mission helped shape the modern church.

]]> On this podcast episode we are joined by Dr. Marshall Hatch, activist, professor and Pastor of New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church on the Westside of Chicago. Dr. Hatch walks us through moments of Dr. Martin Luther Kings legacy and how his mission helped shape the modern church.

]]> Greg Armstrong false No 3588 9 full Race, Power & The Church Race, Power & The Church https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/race-power-the-church/ https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/race-power-the-church/#comments Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:34:03 -0500 thegospelandrace.podbean.com/6f607e6e-8ca0-3307-a33c-fa7f60dde7f6 Our guest David Fitch helps us sort through the disparities of "worldly power" within the context of multiethnic church. This episode talks through a need for "mutuality" and submission to "Godly power" as we stay faithful in stewarding multiethnic spaces.

]]> Our guest David Fitch helps us sort through the disparities of "worldly power" within the context of multiethnic church. This episode talks through a need for "mutuality" and submission to "Godly power" as we stay faithful in stewarding multiethnic spaces.

]]> Greg Armstrong false No 3630 8 full African American Leadership in Multiethnic Churches African American Leadership in Multiethnic Churches https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/african-american-leadership-in-multiethnic-churches/ https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/african-american-leadership-in-multiethnic-churches/#comments Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:29:55 -0500 thegospelandrace.podbean.com/f3752bc6-f7f8-3700-8ebd-e049f4f72674 Excited to have Dr. Dennis Edwards join the podcast to discuss the importance of centering black voices. We will also discover much about Dr. Edwards church planting history and his commitment to a multiethnic ecclesiology, which began for him in the 80's.

]]> Excited to have Dr. Dennis Edwards join the podcast to discuss the importance of centering black voices. We will also discover much about Dr. Edwards church planting history and his commitment to a multiethnic ecclesiology, which began for him in the 80's.

]]> Greg Armstrong false No 2383 7 full Stewarding Multiethnic Music Spaces Stewarding Multiethnic Music Spaces https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/stewarding-multiethnic-music-spaces/ https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/stewarding-multiethnic-music-spaces/#comments Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:27:55 -0500 thegospelandrace.podbean.com/b13ebfd9-4a23-38c5-aae7-f95984b4f271 Isaac Robinson joins The Gospel and Race Podcast to discuss the importance of multiethnic music in churches. We talk through some of the key indicators of a diverse and inclusive music ministry within a multiethnic church.

]]> Isaac Robinson joins The Gospel and Race Podcast to discuss the importance of multiethnic music in churches. We talk through some of the key indicators of a diverse and inclusive music ministry within a multiethnic church.

]]> Greg Armstrong false No 4487 6 full Re-Discipling the White Church Re-Discipling the White Church https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/re-discipling-the-white-church/ https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/re-discipling-the-white-church/#comments Mon, 26 Jun 2023 22:39:48 -0500 thegospelandrace.podbean.com/460d00e7-9653-38ed-a4e5-afb823179978 In order to dig deeper into conversations regarding Race and the Church we must bring definition to some important terms that have shaped western American culture. David Swanson helps us to frame"Whiteness" and "White Privilege" in light of a gospel-centered hope for reconciliation. He helps us discern a new discipleship pathway towards racial healing.

]]> In order to dig deeper into conversations regarding Race and the Church we must bring definition to some important terms that have shaped western American culture. David Swanson helps us to frame"Whiteness" and "White Privilege" in light of a gospel-centered hope for reconciliation. He helps us discern a new discipleship pathway towards racial healing.

]]> Greg Armstrong false No 4104 5 full Worship, Music and Race - A Conversation on Multiethnic Worship Worship, Music and Race - A Conversation on Multiethnic Worship https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/worship-music-and-race-a-conversation-on-multiethnic-worship/ https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/worship-music-and-race-a-conversation-on-multiethnic-worship/#comments Mon, 15 May 2023 23:59:01 -0500 thegospelandrace.podbean.com/9e810d58-34ad-35ae-9a40-08ee617d13a3 A large segment on modern Christian music and songwriting is led by majority white megachurch spaces. Join Greg Armstrong with special guest Jacquelyn Owens in discussing the complexities in mono-ethnic music expression in multiethnic church congregations.

]]> A large segment on modern Christian music and songwriting is led by majority white megachurch spaces. Join Greg Armstrong with special guest Jacquelyn Owens in discussing the complexities in mono-ethnic music expression in multiethnic church congregations.

]]> Greg Armstrong false No 4557 4 full Multiethnic Church Planting Multiethnic Church Planting https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/multiethnic-church-planting/ https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/multiethnic-church-planting/#comments Fri, 21 Apr 2023 08:12:11 -0500 thegospelandrace.podbean.com/3e399a83-fc69-3629-a786-149b16b0c73a Those who feel called to multiethnic leadership, church planting or networks.… This podcast deals with the formation of authentic multiethnic spaces, the friction of difference and Gods vision for an authentic expression of leadership in diverse communities. Join the convo!

]]> Those who feel called to multiethnic leadership, church planting or networks.… This podcast deals with the formation of authentic multiethnic spaces, the friction of difference and Gods vision for an authentic expression of leadership in diverse communities. Join the convo!

]]> Greg Armstrong false No 4379 3 full Dominating Division Dominating Division https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/dominating-division/ https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/dominating-division/#comments Mon, 03 Apr 2023 09:20:24 -0500 thegospelandrace.podbean.com/c114bacd-0e4f-37dd-8578-39ce49708277 We must be honest about the reality of our adversary. At the core of the devils scheme is division. Before we deal with the complexities of race in the church, we must realize that division is the devils biggest flex.

]]> We must be honest about the reality of our adversary. At the core of the devils scheme is division. Before we deal with the complexities of race in the church, we must realize that division is the devils biggest flex.

]]> Greg Armstrong false No 3487 2 full My Color & My Culture My Color & My Culture https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/my-color-my-culture/ https://thegospelandrace.podbean.com/e/my-color-my-culture/#comments Tue, 21 Mar 2023 06:07:36 -0500 thegospelandrace.podbean.com/196dd6dd-0777-3b03-a867-4440239c513c In many multiethnic spaces of worship, we find the acceptance of one's uniqueness in skin color, however, community becomes complex when one's color is accepted but not their culture. We'll explore how we live in the tension of difference as multicultural Kingdom organizations.

]]> In many multiethnic spaces of worship, we find the acceptance of one's uniqueness in skin color, however, community becomes complex when one's color is accepted but not their culture. We'll explore how we live in the tension of difference as multicultural Kingdom organizations.

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