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The episode discusses dismantling structural racism through faith with Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo and Rev. Jermaine Ross-Allam.

In the third episode of the Matthew 25 series, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo is joined by Rev. Jermaine Ross-Allam, Director of the PC(USA)'s Center for the Repair of Historic Harms, for a discussion on one of the main pillars of the Matthew 25 church—Dismantling Structural Racism—and how we can apply our faith to advocate for change and break down the practices and mindsets that underlie discrimination and oppression. Together, they explore: The primary ministry of Jesus, which was a ministr...

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Host: Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo

Guest: Rev. Jermaine Ross-Allam

Topics covered

• Dismantling Racism
• Faith Advocacy
• Structural Racism
• Discrimination
• Oppression

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PC(USA)

Books & works: Matthew 25

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