Stories
Thabiti’s Apology, Part 2
Louis and Thabiti continue their conversation about Thabiti’s recent apology to some evangelicals. Join us and as they say in some parts of North Carolina, “bring yo own mason jar”.
Thabiti’s Apology, Part 1
Several months ago Thabiti offered an apology over at The Gospel Coalition’s website. He has graciously agreed to c’mon up on the Porch and share how the Lord moved upon his heart to apologize. Take a listen and you will find out there’s more to an apology than mere words.
Brittany Gardner on Her Conversion and Call to International Missions
Thabiti sits down with Brittany Gardner, African-American Engagement Coordinator with SIM USA.
The Color of Compromise (Session 5, Just Gospel 2019)
Jemar Tisby (The Witness BCC) discusses “The Color of Compromise,” unpacking themes regarding the historical complicity of evangelical churches with American racism.
If a Man Doesn’t Work
In a poor inner-city community, the greatest asset or currency is hope. Our experience with a job fair ministry provided a lot of hope.
Highlights and Lowlights from 2017
With nothing else to do, here’s my subjective list of “top ten stories” for 2017.
That’s My Dad
Several years ago I wrote an article titled Pinch Hitter. I talked about a good man in the neighborhood who many of the kids loved and adored. Well today, I … Continue reading
When the Doors of the Church Should NOT Be Opened
“The doors of the church are now open” must be one of the best-known sentences in Black Church life. But when should the doors be closed, if ever? C’mon up!
Summer Means Good Times
Does your family worship feel like detention? How might it be more enjoyable? What is the importance of family worship? C’mon up and join the conversation.
What I’ll Tell My Kids About Independence Day
What is one black pastor and father telling his children about the unsung realities of the Revolutionary War? How do you explain African-Americans fighting for freedom that they would not be granted? C’mon up.