Why the Black Community Must Stop Treating Government as God

About this episode

Kevin Briggins and Michael Lancaster discuss the detrimental effects of government dependence on the African American community and advocate for a return to faith in God.

Kevin Briggins sat down with Michael Lancaster from the Douglas Leadership Institute. They expose how dependence on government has replaced trust in God within the African American community. And why this shift is harming families, churches, and future generations. Drawing from the legacy of Frederick Douglass, they discuss biblical principles over political loyalty, the danger of making race an idol, strong families, criminal justice reform, economic empowerment, and the urgent need to return to God as our true Provider. Learn more and get involved with the Douglas Leadership Institute: https://dlinstitute.org #73 Season 4, Episode 3

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Briggins

Guest: Michael Lancaster

Topics covered

• government dependence
• faith in God
• African American community
• family dynamics
• criminal justice reform
• economic empowerment

Keywords

• government
• faith
• African American
• families
• churches
• economic empowerment
• criminal justice
• Frederick Douglass

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Douglas Leadership Institute

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