Can We Talk?

Four Disciples pastors talk race. Pastor Don Gillett shares his story about life in the Chicago area and experiencing the horrors big and small of racism. Who are the Disciples? Learn more at https://disciples.org Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

David Shirey shares his story responding to the question, "When did you first become aware of race?" Pastors Don Gillett, David Shirey, Kory Wilcoxson, and Michael Swartzentruber lean into their friendship to talk about race and grow toward racial justice. Books mentioned: Raising White Kids by Jennifer Harvey: https://www.amazon.com/Raising-White-Kids-Bringing-Children/dp/1501856421 White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo: https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414 Learn more about the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at https://disciples.org Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Four friends and Disciples pastors in Lexington, KY talk about race. David Shirey, Kory Wilcoxson, Don Gillett, and Michael Swartzentruber introduce themselves and how this conversation on race emerged. Kory shares an uncomfortable story from his childhood responding to the question, "When did you first become aware of race?" Who are the Disciples? Learn more at https://disciples.org Music: https://www.purple-planet.com