Candler in Conversation Podcast: Season 1
What does protesting have to do with our faith?
The entire world seems to be responding to the multiple incidents of racial violence against Black men and women that have happened over the last few months. From demonstrations happening in all 50 states in the US to acts of solidarity happening in other countries, signs have been made and voices have been lifted to decry the dehumanization of Black bodies.
Our invited panelists Dr. Leah Gunning Francis, Dr. Kyle Lambelet, and Darrin Sims, Jr, 21T discuss what these public responses have to do with our faith.
What is a site of memory?
This episodes talks about sites of memory with Candler alum Darci Jaret, who serves as the Pastor of Worship, Advocacy, and Arts at Park Avenue Baptist Church.
Darci's call to ministry is characterized by leading people in creative expression, which is a spiritual journey. Darci brings their artistic gifts and talents to the worship and faith development programs, as well as liturgy-building and online branding for Park Ave. Darci holds a Master of Divinity degree from Candler School of Theology and their passions include painting, found-objects art, legos with their son and all forms of ideation. Their family has chickens and gardens and a lovely junky yard.
What do I say to my white congregation?
The work of becoming actively anti-racist often starts in one’s own heart, home, and church. From congregations newer to the fight for racial justice to congregations that have been engaged in it for a much longer time, current events suggest that there’s still so much more to learn and put into practice related to anti-racism work.
Our invited guests Rev. Suzannah Davis, Rev. Will Dyer, Rev. Jenelle Holmes, and Rev. Melaine Vaughn-West shared what they’ve been saying and doing within their own congregations.
What is the role of lament in public witness?
Throughout the Bible, there are many examples of individuals as well as entire communities crying out to God in need of divine intervention. The practice of lament in present-day seems to be a more private affair, but there is power in using lament as part of one's public witness. Our guests engage our essential question: "What is the role of lament in public witness?"
What does she say to these things?
On this special episode of Candler in Conversation, our guests will discuss the current state of affairs in America, the church’s role in and response to current events, and how intersectionality has a huge impact on one’s lived experience.
What do we say to our youth?
It has been an extraordinary few months for adults, but what about our young people who are also experiencing life at this time? From the closing of schools and virtual learning to having to celebrate major life milestones in new ways, we must consider how our up-and-coming generation is faring and how this time will forever mark their future. This conversation will center best practices and strategies for working with young people at such a time as this. How do we best support the youth in our lives during this longer-term crisis?