If you're feeling overwhelmed by the weight of history and the struggle for justice, if you're tired of the whitewashed narratives and want to embrace the hard truths, then you are not alone! The journey to shalom, to a heaven on earth, requires all of us, and Lisa Sharon Harper's work is a testament to that. Are you ready to join in and make a difference?

In this episode, you will be able to:

Understand the far-reaching effects of American exceptionalism on global politics and culture.
Explore the significance of Shalom in navigating contemporary conflicts and fostering peace.
Uncover the historical impact of colonization on shaping religious beliefs and practices worldwide.
Learn effective strategies for addressing and combating racial injustice in society.
Recognize the importance and enduring relevance of the Equal Rights Amendment in today's world.

My special guest is Lisa Sharon Harper

Lisa Sharon Harper is the founder and president of Freedom Road, a groundbreaking consulting group that crafts experiences that bring common understanding and common commitments that lead to common action toward a more just world. Lisa is a public theologian whose writing, speaking, activism and training has sparked and fed the fires of re-formation in the church from Ferguson and Charlottesville to South Africa, Brazil, Australia and Ireland. Lisa’s book, Fortune: How Race Broke My Family And The World--And How To Repair It All was named one of the “Best Books of 2022” and The Very Good Gospel was named 2016 “Book of the Year” by Englewood Review of Books. Lisa is a board member of Justice Revival—the leading organization of the #Faith4ERA campaign. An Auburn Senior Fellow, Lisa is also proud to join the inaugural cohort of the Aspen Institute Racial Justice and Religion Collective. The Huffington Post identified Lisa as one of 50 Women Religious Leaders to Celebrate on International Women’s Day. Lisa is host of the Freedom Road Podcast, cohost of The FOUR Podcast and author of her weekly column, “The Truth Is…”, on Freedom Road Substack.

Check out Lori's interview with Allyson McKinney Timm, Executive Director of Justice Revival on International Women's Day here.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:02 - Introducing the Guest

00:02:47 - Personal Journey and Ancestral History

00:06:34 - Humanizing History and Faith

00:10:52 - Doing Justice in More Just Ways

00:14:09 - Democratizing Power and Agency

00:14:52 - The Image of God and Stewardship

00:16:04 - Story Reconciliation and Narrative Gap

00:17:56 - Evangelical Institutions and Narrative Reconciliation

00:19:14 - Reckoning with the Gospel

00:23:03 - Shalom and the Situation in Gaza

00:30:58 - Call for Divestment and Ceasefire

00:34:58 - History of Women's Rights in the US

00:39:36 - Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and American Democracy

00:42:21 - Importance of Constitutional Amendments

00:45:51 - Commitment to Repair and Decolonization

00:46:25 - Eurocentrism in Scripture Interpretation

00:47:14 - Global Impact of Faith and Politics

00:48:36 - Decolonization Journey and Resources

00:49:38 - Making a Difference and Embracing Uncomfortable Conversations

00:53:52 - Pursuit of Shalom and Personal Reflection

01:00:47 - Collaboration and Making a Difference

01:01:15 - Self-Care and Rest

01:01:42 - Call to Action

We must follow in the footsteps of the movements that have come before that have been faith rooted. It is up to us. - Lisa Sharon Harper

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