- 18
- Episodes
- 2020
- First episode
About PREACH FREEDOM
Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to aumole18@georgefox.edu.
- Publisher
- Alex Umole
- Category
- business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 2 Jun 2020
- Latest episode
- 10 Jan 2021
Latest episodes
18 episodes in the feed.
10 Jan 2021
Conversation with Alicia Donaldson-Durand
Alicia Donaldson-Durand joins our host Alex Umole to discuss her views on the church's engagement with society's needs. Alicia is a skill development manager for advertising in Comcast and a relationship advocate. She also runs an LLC called 828 Concepts and is passionate about strengthening communities. She believes that the church should seek to understand the community's needs by listening more and building trust; furthermore, the church has an obligation to leverage resources and create practical programs to impact society. Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to aumole18@georgefox.edu (http://aumole18@georgefox.edu/).
8 Jan 2021
Conversation with Jennifer on the Church's Role in Social Justice
Jennifer Ulysse joins our host Alex Umole to discuss her background and views on the church's role in social justice. She believes the church should start in the place of prayer and not just stop there but go forward in cultivating partnerships with stakeholders in the community for social justice with a willingness to listen. However, she argues that the church has to engage in social justice and then bring issues into a Christ-centered context. Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to aumole18@georgefox.edu (http://aumole18@georgefox.edu/).
5 Jan 2021
Conversation with Pastor Erak
Pastor Erak Christofis joins our host Alex Umole to discuss Kids ministry, Social Justice, and South Florida. Erak has a proud Greek heritage and is married to a Latino Puerto Rican. He believes that we are all equal and created in the image of God. He argues that the church sometimes misses the mark and should be engaged in reaching out to children in the local area. Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to aumole18@georgefox.edu (http://aumole18@georgefox.edu/).
5 Jan 2021
Conversation with Jerome Brown
Jerome Brown joins our host Alex Umole to discuss his local Church Christian Life Center's perspectives and what he thinks the South Florida Pentecostal church's impact has been. However, he believes the local church can do more. Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to aumole18@georgefox.edu (http://aumole18@georgefox.edu/).
4 Jan 2021
Conversation with Pastor Shawn on South Florida & Social Justice
Pastor Shawn O'Neill joins host Alex Umole to discuss crucial issues of social justice in South Florida. Shawn believes local Pentecostal churches should focus on what unites us as the body of Christ than on what divides us. Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to aumole18@georgefox.edu (http://aumole18@georgefox.edu/).
2 Jan 2021
Conversation with Carlo Lubin
Carlo Lubin joins our host Alex Umole to express his views on the church's work among young people and other social justice areas. Carlo is on the verge of launching a non-profit organization focused on young people in South Florida from the West-Indies. Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to aumole18@georgefox.edu (http://aumole18@georgefox.edu/).
15 Oct 2020
Conversation with Wayne Gibbs
Wayne Gibbs joins our host Alex Umole to discuss Social Justice and the church. Wayne has experience working with churches worldwide in his current role with Compassion International and collaboration with church leaders. He believes local Pentecostal churches should seek solutions but be careful not to forge unproductive partnerships. He argues that the church's primary responsibility is to preach the gospel, and our core approach should be to address the issues of the heart. Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to aumole18@georgefox.edu (http://aumole18@georgefox.edu/).
1 Oct 2020
Group Talk: Race Relations: Better than ever?
Church Group joins our host Alex Umole to discuss Race Relations and answer whether it is better than ever. Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to aumole18@georgefox.edu (http://aumole18@georgefox.edu/).
22 Sept 2020
Conversation with Wale Gisanrin
Wale Gisanrin joins our host Alex Umole to discuss his perspectives on social justice and the church. Wale is a chiropractic physician. He believes the term social justice is confusing, and has been a negative tool in the hands of politicians. He also believes that the church has left a void in the culture and the church needs to get back into culture, into public schools and fill the void. Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to aumole18@georgefox.edu (http://aumole18@georgefox.edu/).
11 Jun 2020
Conversation with Christina on Pentecostals, Church and Race
Christina Gonzalez Sattesahn joins host Alex Umole to discuss her experience as an Assemblies of God Pentecostal immigrant living in South Florida and her social justice perspective. Christina is an executive pastor at Plainview First Assembly. She argues that social justice is often associated with progressive ideologies. Therefore, there has been a strain on the relationship between the Pentecostal church and the concept of social justice. Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to aumole18@georgefox.edu (http://aumole18@georgefox.edu/).
11 Jun 2020
Group Talk: Pentecostals, Race & Injustice?
How can the church be a tool to address injustice? Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to aumole18@georgefox.edu (http://aumole18@georgefox.edu/).
11 Jun 2020
Group Talk: What Can the Church do Beyond Speaking Against Injustice?
Beyond speaking against injustice, what next? Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to aumole18@georgefox.edu (http://aumole18@georgefox.edu/).
11 Jun 2020
Group Talk: Can a Christian be Racist?
Can a Christian be Racist? Should the church pursue issues in social justice? Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to aumole18@georgefox.edu (http://aumole18@georgefox.edu/).
8 Jun 2020
George Floyd, the Church and Justice
Church Group joins our host Alex Umole to discuss what the church can do to stand for justice in the events following George Floyd's death. Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to aumole18@georgefox.edu (http://aumole18@georgefox.edu/).
8 Jun 2020
Talking to Men on Racial Injustice
A group of Christian men joins our host Alex Umole to talk about racial injustice. Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to aumole18@georgefox.edu (http://aumole18@georgefox.edu/).
8 Jun 2020
Black Lives Matter
A group joins our host Alex Umole to discuss social justice and the church's mandate in setting the oppressed free. Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to aumole18@georgefox.edu (http://aumole18@georgefox.edu/).
8 Jun 2020
The Church's Role in Justice
What is the church's role in social justice? Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to aumole18@georgefox.edu (http://aumole18@georgefox.edu/).
2 Jun 2020
Group Talk: How Can the Church Care for Victims of Injustice?
How can the church care for victims of injustice? Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to aumole18@georgefox.edu (http://aumole18@georgefox.edu/).
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