The scandal of Christianity is that the Church is seldom greatest amongst the rich and powerful. Often, those rich in spirit are poor in worldly treasure. The "abundant life" promised in the Gospels is nearest to those who share in Christ's sufferings.

History often shows how the power of the Spirit is felt in the quiet, overlooked spaces of the powerless and vulnerable.

For many years, this was the experience of the African American Church.

Listen as Tom and John are joined by Dr. Walter Strickland, who shares from his years of study spent on the topic of Black Christianity in the United States.

We discuss pressing and relevant questions, like: Why is Christianity considered the white man's religion? Was the Black Church historically involved in missions? Is it cool for white churches to sing Gospel songs? And much more.

If you'd like to check out Swing Low, Dr. Strickland's phenomenal new book, you can check it out here.

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Tertullian always had a dragon's tongue.

After his conversion and baptism, he would unleash his fiery rhetoric on heretics, pagan emperors, and persecuting powers. In the process, he would pen some of the finest Latin theology of the early 3rd century.

But over time, this dragon would lose its wits. If you've ever wondered why, of the many early church fathers, Tertullian was one of the few denied the title of Saint, wonder no more.

John is still sick, and it shows (sorry he sounds like a cartoon character with the flu). But hey, the gang's all here, and that includes YOU! Wow.

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Imagine you're a 4th century Roman soldier on assignment in North Africa.

Among the theological tension of this region, strange rumors begin to circulate. That within the region of Carthage, there are a peculiarly zealous sect of young men who, well...you'll see soon enough.

Join Jonathan Taylor Thomas as we discuss this strange phenomena in church history, and how it may, or may not, relate to the church today.

Also, John is very sick, and Thomas is very tired. And Taylor makes a lot of Dnd jokes. So it's a little unhinged at times. Bear with us.

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