Over the past few years, cries for justice have come from protestors to politicians. But how many can actually define justice? What happens when the word “social” is added to the mix? Matt and Jake dive into what the Bible actually says about justice and how it relates to us today. 

Passage of the day: 
"Then the men set out from there, and they looked down toward Sodom. And Abraham went with them to set them on their way. The Lord said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do, seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? For I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring to Abraham what he has promised him.” (Genesis 18:16-19, ESV)

Articles Mentioned: 
When is civil disobedience allowed for a Christian? from GotQuestions.org
https://www.gotquestions.org/civil-disobedience.html

Theme music by: David Butler
Produced by: David Butler
Podcast design by: Jake Cannon
Additional consulting by: Nick Francis 
Coffee provided by: Crown Brew Coffee Co. 
Sponsored by: JM Films.

04: Justice/Social Justice

What do you think of when you think of the word "evangelicalism?" More often than not, the word "evangelical" is associated with a political voting demographic. We're here to set the record straight on not only evangelicalism but "white evangelicalism" with pastor Noah Oldham, from August Gate Church. 

Passage of the day:
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek." (Romans 1:16, ESV).

Articles mentioned: 
Chapter 1: The Changing Religious Composition of the U.S.: http://www.pewforum.org/2015/05/12/chapter-1-the-changing-religious-composition-of-the-u-s/

Survey Explores Who Qualifies As an Evangelical: https://www.barna.com/research/survey-explores-who-qualifies-as-an-evangelical/#.Vmr1BhorJPV

NAE Statement of Faith: https://www.nae.net/statement-of-faith/

No, the Majority of American Evangelicals Did Not Vote for Trump: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/no-the-majority-of-american-evangelicals-did-not-vote-for-trump/

Theme music by: David Butler
Produced by: David Butler
Podcast design by: Jake Cannon
Additional consulting by: Nick Francis 
Coffee provided by: Crown Brew Coffee
Sponsored by: JM Films.
Special Thanks to: Noah Oldham

05: White Evangelicalism with Noah Oldham

In part one of this two-part conversation with our good friend Samuel Yang, we discuss the not-so-controversial subject of microaggressions, stereotyping, and the Christian response to both.

Passage of the day: 
"About the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the temple and began teaching. The Jews therefore marveled, saying, “How is it that this man has learning, when he has never studied?” So Jesus answered them, “My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me. If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority. The one who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory; but the one who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and in him there is no falsehood. Has not Moses given you the law? Yet none of you keeps the law. Why do you seek to kill me?” The crowd answered, “You have a demon! Who is seeking to kill you?” Jesus answered them, “I did one work, and you all marvel at it. Moses gave you circumcision (not that it is from Moses, but from the fathers), and you circumcise a man on the Sabbath. If on the Sabbath a man receives circumcision, so that the law of Moses may not be broken, are you angry with me because on the Sabbath I made a man's whole body well? Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.” (John 7:14-24, ESV).

Articles Mentioned:
Stereotype Accuracy Is One Of The Largest And Most Replicable Effects In All Of Social Psychology: http://www.spsp.org/news-center/blog/stereotype-accuracy-response

Why Aren’t There More Asian Americans in Leadership Positions?: https://hbr.org/2016/12/why-arent-there-more-asian-americans-in-leadership-positions

The Disturbing Reason Some African American Patients May Be Undertreated For Pain: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2016/04/04/do-blacks-feel-less-pain-than-whites-their-doctors-may-think-so/?utm_term=.2ae6cae7c62a

Theme music by: David Butler
Produced by: David Butler
Podcast design by: Jake Cannon
Additional consulting by: Nick Francis 
Sponsored by: JM Films & Switch Coffee
Special Thanks to: Samuel Yang

06: Stereotyping Part 1 with Samuel Yang

Welcome to the Coffee and Cream podcast, where we are seeking to change the narrative on racial reconciliation one cup of coffee at a time. We'll be tackling some of the biggest hot-button issues related to race with the gospel of Jesus Christ. We're located in St. Louis, MO, a microcosm of the racial divide that's currently embroiling our nation. Your hosts, Jake and Matt, will be sharing not only their thoughts on these topics but real-life applications that you can take into your community to see your city transformed by King Jesus.

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