Cultural humility is a crucial step in Christian discipleship. In this episode, the bishops speak with professor and minister Willie Jennings about what it means to decenter whiteness and act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God. When practiced holistically, an active, loving posture of humility compels us to dismantle systems of oppression so that all may be free.

● About Willie Jennings.

● Looking to improve intercultural competence? Check out the Intercultural Development Inventory.

● Learn more about cultural humility in this video from the Baltimore-Washington Conference.

● Resources from the United Methodist General Commission on Religion and Race.

● What does The United Methodist Church say about racism?

The bishops speak with author and theologian Brian McLaren about the sacred practice of listening for understanding and entering conversations with curiosity instead of certainty. What does it mean to foster a climate of faithful inquiry grounded in respect for each person’s dignity? What does it mean to be ready to embrace the truth? When the conditions are right, fruit can be born and genuine friendships can be built.

● About Brian McLaren.

● Faith[1]  After Doubt by Brian McLaren

● John Wesley’s sermon “Catholic Spirit.”

● Get to know someone who doesn’t look or think like you. This resource sheet from Safe Places for the Advancement of Community and Equity can help.

● Conversation Tools

● Resolution 3331. Doctrine of Discovery

● What does The United Methodist Church say about racism?

Link updated to a Black-owned bookstore in Silver Spring.

The bishops speak with Shawnee storyteller and chair of the Native American Comprehensive Plan of The United Methodist Church Fred Shaw about what it means to fulfill the Great Commandment: to love God and neighbor. They discuss Native Americans and the church, embracing the gifts and perspectives of indigenous peoples and building right relationships across differences not as a transaction but as an opportunity to be mutually transformed.

● More about Fred Shaw and the Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band.

● Native American Comprehensive Plan of The United Methodist Church

● “Pastor Reflects on Abuses at Indian Boarding Schools,” from United Methodist News.

● 11 Facts About Native People In Society and the Church from GCORR

● Resolution 3331. Doctrine of Discovery

● What does The United Methodist Church say about racism?