Racial Justice for the Long Haul

About this episode

The episode discusses the theme of hope in the context of racial justice, exploring how believers can relate across differences despite the despair surrounding the topic.

“My intention is that you too will find a hope that is weathered and wild. A hope that grows in the composted remains of suffering and produces the nourishing fruit of love.” —Jeske We gathered at Upper House on December 4, 2025, for an evening conversation leading toward hope—an often-unexpected tone when discussing racial justice, a subject that has left many in a state of despair. Together we explored accounts of believers relating across differences, reckoning with moments when racial jus...

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Host: Upper House

Topics covered

• racial justice
• hope
• community
• faith
• suffering
• love

Keywords

• racial justice
• hope
• community
• faith
• suffering
• love
• despair

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