When Tony was raped as a small boy, the deep wound might have shuttered his soul and severed his emotional ties to others. But the
Category: Divine Courage
What is Womanist theology? with theologian, M. Shawn Copeland (Theology Lab video)
This theology related video explore how Womanist theology emerges. It is part of Highrock’s Black theology course, featuring Prof. M. Shawn Copeland. This video dives
The Black Church: The Role of Music
What is the relationship between singing and preaching, and what is the role of music in the Black church? Pastor Shirley Caesar and Professor Fredara
Precious Lord, Take My Hand: Thomas A. Dorsey’s Song of Sorrow and Faith
There are some hymns that do more than soothe the spirit—they become anchors in storms, prayers set to melody, companions in the dark valley of
The Rocking Chair of Worry
There’s wisdom in the old folks: “You can rock all night in that chair, but you won’t get nowhere.” Worry is just like that rocking
Don’t Walk With the Furious: A Faith Reflection on Racism
“Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare
How Abusers Shift Blame and Survivors Reclaim Truth
Sometimes, people of faith step so far into trying to “check both sides” that we drift away from the heart of God’s justice. We start
The Birth of Gospel — A Chicago Stories Documentary
Gospel as a genre began as a way for Black Americans to pour their souls into music, creating a deep connection between faith, struggle, and
The Church Must Stop Excusing Abuse and Start Confronting It
Many Scriptures speak of justice, protection of the vulnerable, refusing to tolerate or cover up wrongdoing, and calling God’s people to act rightly. These verses
Devotional: Racism is Hating the Very Garden that God Created
Racism is not Christian. To unlearn it is holy work. God knew that human beings would carry bias, and He called us to outgrow it.
