From the Publisher Praise for Talking about Race Julius J. Kim, PhD, president, The Gospel Coalition "With clarity and insight, courage and compassion, Isaac Adams has provided an elixir of a book for Christians who are weary and worn out by the effects of the poison that often accompanies conversations on race and justice. Using realistic stories and Scripture to both illuminate the mind and stir the heart, he reveals the importance of learning how to lament and listen so as to more effectively learn and love the other, whoever that may be. His insights are realistic without being simplistic, pragmatic without being dogmatic. So, for anyone wishing to learn how to better navigate the challenging conversations regarding racial reconciliation, this book is a must-read." Michael O. Emerson, professor of sociology, University of Illinois Chicago, coauthor, Divided by Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America "This is one of the most insightful, wise-for-the-times books I have read. It is so deeply needed, and I will be recommending it widely. My only regret was that it didnt come out sooner. I almost wept thinking about the thousands of churches that could have used this book in the summer of 2020the summer of George Floyd. But I rejoice thinking of how many people will read it now. There are millions of people who need to read this book." J. D. Greear, pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina "Making progress in racial reconciliation is one of the most pressing needs of the church today, and we desperately need gospel centered, culturally adept, clear-eyed, humility-rich, biblically wise, prayer-soaked, unflinching-yet-gracious guidance in it. Isaacs book asks some great questions and offers much needed insight into both the biblical and cultural dimensions of these questions. I have come to love and trust Isaacs counsel in many areas, and in this book he is at his best." Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin, author of Confronting Christianity, 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity, and The Secular Creed "Isaac Adamss powerful new book is an invaluable resource for individuals and churches who want to get better at talking about race. Its innovative format helps us all to empathize with other peoples hopes and fears, and to get why conversations can become so fraught so fast. If youre looking for a prayer soaked, Jesus-honoring, biblically grounded kick start to better conversations about race, this book is for you." Read more Laura Wifler, author, podcaster, and cofounder of Risen Motherhood "Through Talking about Race, Isaac Adams calls us to navigate the race conversation as Christians in America. With gentleness, wisdom, and pastoral care, Adams will make you think more deeply about your own personal convictions, stereotypes, and biases that typically go unchallenged or unspoken. Whether or not you agree with every detail, youll walk away having gained compassion and empathy for others and be equipped with biblical guidance and practical steps for how to move forward. Im thankful for this helpful book." George Yancey, professor, the Institute for Studies of Religion, Baylor University "When I wrote Beyond Racial Gridlock, I was asked to also provide a companion book to help Christians with this conversation. At that time, I wished I had written Talking about Race. This is the book I have been praying for. It challenges all of us how to speak to each other as believers who are struggling to discuss these sensitive issues. Adams provides guidance to help us navigate the minefields that confront our racial conversations. This book is a critical missing piece for the development of real Christian racial reconciliation. If you want to gain practical insight into how to apply our Christian principles to our racial conversations, then pick up this book." Juan R. Sanchez, senior pastor, High Pointe Baptist Church, Austin, Texas "Sadly, Christian conversations about race and justice in the United States have been hijacked. Some radicalize the discussion, while others politicize it. Either way, the result has been a divided church. If you are grieved by the fracture between Christians in our churches and our culture, youll want to read Talking about Race. Adams equips us to have the hard conversations by helping us understand the present vocabulary, allowing us to listen to the voices of diverse brothers and sisters, and pointing us back to the gospel of Christ and the Christ of the gospelour only hope. So, my dear brothers and sisters, I appeal to you. Lets stop assuming the worst about each other, and lets start talking." Mark Dever, pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, and president of 9Marks.org "Is the gospel that unites us more powerful than race that divides us? Where do you start Christians in a conversation about the vast topic of race in America? In this brief book, Isaac Adams gives us a wonderful resource to begin the journey. Adams points us to listening, empathy and lovealong with prayeras the place to start. Hes right. This book will lower defenses and encourage love. I pray that God gives this book a great ministry among us, displaying the division-overcoming power of the gospel." Read more A Letter from the Author
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🗸 Author(s): Isaac Adams
🗸 Title: Talking about Race: Gospel Hope for Hard Conversations
🗸 Rating : 4.9 from 5 stars (66 reviews)
🗸 ISBN-10: 0310124425
🗸 ISBN-13: 9780310124429
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