Author and speaker Kaitlyn Schiess joins Pastor Moore and Pastor Jeff to discuss her book "The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of our Neighbor." The three explore the intersection of politics and theology and discuss how the white evangelical church has been shaped by partisan politics. They reflect on how the African American theological tradition can lead us back to a more robust understanding of Jesus' vision for a kingdom of justice and shalom for all people and how the...
Jan 26, 2023•59 min
Pastor Moore and Pastor Jeff join Matt Burke and Ben Tapper from Center for Congregations in Indianapolis on the state of the church in Indiana around the topic of racial justice and equity. The Center for Congregations mission is to strengthen Indiana congregations by helping them find and use the best resources to address their challenges and opportunities. They generously support the Shades of Hope Podcast and we were so grateful for this fruitful conversation. Find more about the work of the...
Jan 10, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Author and professor Dr. Tim Gombis joins Pastor Moore and Pastor Jeff to talk about his work and his book. This is a far reaching conversation on the cross shaped vision of life that Jesus lived and how this conflicts with the current state of white evangelicalism. They speak about how white evangelicalism has been captured by capitalism, patriarchy and power and how these gods offer empty promises while the way of the cross is the invitation to a cruciform way of living. Find Dr Gombis' work a...
Dec 27, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Dr. Talika McCoy is an author, artist and pastor to children and youth. Dr. McCoy joins Pastor Moore and Pastor Jeff to talk about how we can elevate the voices of children and youth and all marginalized voices in order to help them navigate these dangerous and traumatic times as well as to learn from their lived experiences. Follow and find resources by Dr. McCoy at http://www.drtelikamccoy.org/ Survival Strategies for Africans in America...
Dec 13, 2022•53 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Pastor Raymond Chang is the President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative. The AACC was founded, in large part, as a response to the surge in anti-Asian rhetoric and violence spurred on by the former President of the United States. Pastor Chang serves the church in multiple ways. In this conversation he offers thoughtful reflections on some of the challenges and opportunities that face the Asian American Christian community today as well as a vision for multicultural Christian witness ...
Nov 24, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 27
In her book, The Next Worship, Sandra Maria Van Opstal gives vision for the beauty and power of multiethnic, multicultural worship in forming a people who declare the praises of God in a diverse world. She writes, "When multiethnic worship is done well, the church models reconciliation and prophetic justice, heralding God’s good news for the world. Enter into the praise of our king, and let the nations rejoice!" http://www.sandravanopstal.com/ Twitter: @@sandravanopstal
Nov 08, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Christian Nationalism is on the rise and poses a serious threat to the integrity of the white Evangelical church in North America. Professor and researcher Andrew Whitehead join Pastor Moore and Pastor Jeff for a timely conversation on his book Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States co-authored with Samuel Perry. Andrew L. Whitehead is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Association of Religion Data Archives ( theARDA.com ) at the Center for t...
Oct 26, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Enjoy this preview of next weeks episode. Andrew Whitehead is a sociologist, researcher and co-author of the book, Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States. He joins Pastor Moore and Pastor Jeff for a timely and insightful conversation on this topic. https://raac.iupui.edu/about/who-we-are/our-staff/andrew-l-whitehead/ https://www.amazon.com/Taking-America-Back-God-Nationalism/dp/0190057882
Oct 19, 2022•4 min
Dominique DuBois Gilliard joins Pastor Moore and Pastor Jeff for a conversation on his latest book, Subversive Witness. The three cover a wide range of important topics for all followers of Jesus to consider when it comes to wise stewardship of the privileges that we have been given. Dominique is the director for racial righteousness and justice for the Evangelical Covenant Church. Follow at: https://dominiquegilliard.com/ Twitter: @DDGilliard...
Oct 11, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 24
A preview of our conversation with Dominique DuBois Gilliard and his book Subversive Witness: Scriptures Call to Leveraging our Privilege.
Oct 04, 2022•5 min
David Swanson joins Pastor Moore and Pastor Jeff for a conversation on his book, Rediscipling the White Church. Pastor Swanson contends that "discipleship, not diversity, lies at the heart of our white churches racial brokenness." He proposes that we rethink our liturgies and imagine new discipleship practices that can reform us as disciples who live in solidarity with Christ's diverse church. Follow at: Website: https://dwswanson.com/ Twitter: @davidswanson
Sep 27, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 23
The Reverend David Swanson joins Pastor Moore and Pastor Jeff to talk about his book, Rediscipling the White Church. The full episode will release on Tuesday, September 27.
Sep 20, 2022•5 min
Dr. Leah Gunning Francis joins Dr. Moore and Pastor Jeff for a conversation on her newest book, Faith After Ferguson. Dr. Gunning Francis is Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of the Faculty and Associate Professor of Christian Education and Practical Theology at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, IN. https://www.leahgunningfrancis.com/ Twitter: @DrLeahGFrancis
Sep 13, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 22
This is a preview of the 1st episode of season 3 and our conversation with Dr. Leah Gunning Francis and her new book, "Faith After Ferguson." The full episode will release on Tuesday, September 13.
Sep 06, 2022•4 min•Season 3Ep. 21
We are looking forward to the release of Season 3 of the Shades of Hope podcast. In the meantime, we are revisiting a favorite from Season 2. An interview with Dr. Dennis Edwards speaking about his book, Might from the Margins. Enjoy!
Aug 23, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 20
This summer we are returning to some of our previous podcasts. In Episode 14, we had a conversation with Shalmon Radford who is the Senior Pastor at Little Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Indianapolis, IN. The three pastors have a wide ranging conversation on the church's current state when it comes to social justice. They dive deep into the Biblical text and church history to uncover how God intends for the church to be His society for truth and justice in the world. They also discuss how t...
Jul 12, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Join Pastor Moore and Pastor Jeff as they look back on Season 2 of the podcast. They discuss some of their own places of growth and encouragement and offer some helpful insights for all those who are following Jesus into the work of racial justice. P.S. Season 3 is in recording and will release beginning in September. Please email us with questions or comments at shadesofhopepodcast@gmail.com. Thank you for listening.
Jun 18, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Jon Houghton is the Regional Director for Chicagoland Young Life. Jon joins Pastor Moore and Pastor Jeff to talk about privilege and how, as followers of Jesus, we are called to steward that privilege on behalf of others. Jon and Chicagoland Young Life serves a diverse population of youth. He unpacks the challenges and opportunities for Gospel work and how justice must be at the center of this work. You can follow Jon @jonhoughton and https://www.jonhoughton.org/
Jun 06, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Dr. Joseph Tucker Edmonds is the Associate Director of the Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture at IUPUI. He teaches history, religious studies and Africana studies. Dr. Joe joins Dr. Moore and Pastor Jeff for a compelling conversation on racial justice and the church. He suggests that one of the barriers to moving the needle on racial justice is white Christians unwillingness to be uncomfortable. He points us toward Jesus and the Biblical witness of "uncomfortability" as the me...
May 19, 2022•52 min
Dr. Edwards is an Associate Professor of New Testament at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago, IL. He is the author of the book, Might From the Margins: The Gospel’s Power to Turn the Tables on Injustice. He joins Dr. Moore and Pastor Jeff for an enlightening conversation on how those on the margins of society have a unique and powerful perspective on the Gospels and justice. https://www.revdrdre.com/ Might From the Margins: The Gospel's power to Turn the Tables on Injustice can be purcha...
May 05, 2022•41 min
Shalmon Radford is the Senior Pastor at Little Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Indianapolis, IN. In this episode, Pastor Radford joins Pastor Moore and Pastor Jeff for a wide ranging conversation on the church's current state when it comes to social justice. They dive deep into the Biblical text and church history to uncover how God intends for the church to be His society for truth and justice in the world. They also discuss how the current state of both the black and the white church in No...
Apr 19, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Todd Fisher is Pastor of Christ Church Broad Ripple in Indianapolis, Indiana (www.christchurchbroadripple.org). Todd shares with us his journey of awakening to the reality of racial injustice and how the invitation of the Gospel toward living repentantly is a roadmap for moving toward a posture of justice and healing. This is an honest and open conversation about this journey of discovery that will encourage reflection and offer hope. Small Axe on Amazon The Color of Compromise by Jamar Tisby ht...
Apr 08, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Racial induced trauma is an often overlooked or suppressed reality in the lives of African Americans. It is also often prevalent in the church. Hazel Owens navigates this world as both pastor and therapist and shares her insights into how the church can continue to provide help for those who have experienced this trauma. She shares practical examples of how white Christian spaces can be dangerous for black and brown persons and how the church must continue to grow to provide space for everyone t...
Mar 23, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 12
The Reverend John Gable leads a 140 year old church in the heart of the city of Indianapolis. Tabernacle Presbyterian Church (www,tabpres.org) has faithfully served their community through decades of intentional outreach. They are a predominately white congregation in a predominately non white neighborhood. This is an honest conversation about the complexities of homogeneous congregations and how they can work together to change the racial narrative in the church.
Mar 09, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Jonathan C. Augustine (a/k/a “Jay Augustine”) is a pastor and professor, as well as an author and advocate. He is part of a group of national social justice leaders who speak for the equality of all human beings, while advocating for policies of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. He joins us to talk about his new book, “Called to Reconciliation: How the Church can Model Justice, Diversity, and Inclusion.” Dr. Jay was born in New Orleans and says gumbo is the best metaphor for how the church ca...
Feb 25, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Pastor Scott Dudley joins Pastor Moore and Pastor Jeff for a conversation on the importance of Biblical integrity in the pursuit of racial justice. The three talk candidly about how the church can and should be the leading voice in reconciliation. They unpack how the lack of transformative discipleship has affected the white church's witness. Pastor Dudley is the Sr. Pastor at Bellevue Presbyterian Church in Bellevue, WA (www.belpres.org).
Feb 08, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 1
We are looking forward to bringing you another season of The Shades of Hope Podcast. This season we will introduce you to friends and colleagues who are actively engaged in the work of racial justice in the way of Jesus. We would love to hear from you. Please send comments and questions to shadesofhope@gmail.com and rate and review us wherever you access this podcast.
Jan 19, 2022•2 min
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. famously lamented 11 a.m. on Sunday as "the most segregated hour in Christian America." In this episode two pastors explore the complexities of the church's racialized history. Why is the church still segregated? Is church integration the answer to our racist past and current problems? How should Christians and congregations relate across racial differences? Why should homogeneous churches lean into the work of racial justice if multi-cultural or multi-ethnic chur...
Aug 18, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Two pastors talk openly about the complexities of racial justice work in the church. Pastor Jeff encourages white pastors and Christians to take responsibility for their own education when it comes to racial justice. He explains how we cannot put the burden on our African American brothers and sisters to educate and lead us into this space and how owning the work builds trust for deeper relationship. Pastor Moore unpacks the effects on African Americans who feel that burden to help white Christi...
Aug 04, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Two pastors talk about the power of collaboration in moving their congregations toward a vision of racial equality in the church. They share practical tips that are helping to shape their congregational relationships such as how to build trust, who to invite to the table, what resources were helpful and how they are committed to the relationship for the long haul. They share honestly about the joys and challenges of building bridges across racial divides.
Jul 21, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6
