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Social justice Christians will often bring up the observation that there are a number of passages in Scripture that command God’s people to take up the cause of the poor, the oppressed, the fatherless, the widow, and the foreigner. But what exactly is this “cause” that God wants His people to take up? And, as God’s New Covenant people, how can we do that in our own modern context?

Law & Gospel || Kindled Podcast by Krista Bontrager

Let's talk about the transforming power of the Gospel and how it has changed an entire city in Cambodia, which used to be a major destination for human trafficking. This will be a case study on the relationship between the Gospel and justice. Interview with Agape International Ministries.

Guest: Dr. Neil Shenvi; Many pastors are recommending anti-racist books to their congregation. They are being put forward as authoritative guides to culture and what our response to the current racial crisis should be. Let's talk about White Fragility, How to Be an Anti-Racist, The Color of Compromise, and Be The Bridge. Dr. Shenvi and Dr. Sawyer's article: https://shenviapologetics.com/do-whites-need-corporate-repentance-for-historical-sins/

2 Corinthians 5:18 is frequently used as a biblical warrant for "racial reconciliation." But is that what it actually says? And what does the Bible teach about racial reconciliation? Let's talk about it. Special guest: Monique Duson from the Center for Biblical Unity.

Guest: Keri Smith, Co-Host "Unsafe Space" podcast Keri will share her 20-year journey as a "social justice warrior" and how she came out of it and to faith in Christ.

Guest: Jay Medenwaldt; The Enneagram claims that it is a psychological and spiritual personality assessment that reveals our inner motivations. It has become very popular in recent years, particularly among Christians. It is seen as a useful tool for spiritual growth. Jay Medenwaldt is a doctoral student (PhD - Social Psychology) who has been researching the question: Is the Enneagram a valid personality test? He shares his research with us.

Does the story of Zacchaeus offer a biblical case for reparations? Does it address the problem of what to do with unjustly acquired wealth by 250 years of slavery, 90 years of Jim Crow, and 35 years of racist housing policies? Let's talk about it.

Socialism is making a comeback in America. Poll after poll shows that young Americans have a positive image of socialism. In fact, more than half say they would rather live in a socialist country than in a capitalist one. Did Jesus call on earthly governments to redistribute wealth? Was imposing a welfare state part of His vision for loving our neighbor? Author and economist, Lawrence Reed will share insights from his book, Was Jesus a Socialist, with us.

We are going to take a look at the history of eugenics (aka "scientific racism"). It was a major scientific movement in the early 20th century that most people don't know about. What role did Darwin's theory play in the rise of eugenics in America? And what does eugenics tell us about the foundations of institutionalized racism?