Articles
We post several short articles per month, tackling complicated issues and giving space for Christians to share their experiences about race in an edifying way. Longer essays are a scholarly contribution to UWP. They examine racism in the church in light of historical and theological contexts. Both Short-Form and Long-Form essays are written by people burdened with racial reconciliation in the church.
WHY I STUDY BLACK HISTORY
Black History Month sprang out of African American celebrations of Abraham Lincoln’s and Frederick Douglass’s February birthdays. “Negro History Week” began in February 1926 to recognize African American contributions to society and raise awareness of the prejudice...
MLK DAY SPECIAL: BE PATIENT WITH THEM ALL (PART 2)
Paul preached patience when dealing with people sidelined in life. Regardless of whether individuals remained out of the battle due to laziness, apathy, fear, or brokenness, he said all of them must be treated with patience. We don’t care much for patience these days....
MLK DAY SPECIAL: BE PATIENT WITH THEM ALL (PART 1)
This is the arresting and dominant fact about modern social discussion; that the quarrel is not merely about the difficulties, but about the aim. We agree about the evil; it is about the good that we should tear each other’s eyes out. – G.K. Chesterton, 1910 Over 113...
Editor’s Pick: Our Favorite Episodes of 2022
This was a big year for our ministry. We need to thank you for sharing this podcast with your family and friends, because our subscriber base has grown tremendously this year. We were blessed to have some great guests and episodes this year. I wanted to share a few...
Thanksgiving Special 2022
For Thanksgiving, Austin Suter reminds us of all that we have to be thankful for in Christ.
Meet the Black Church: Gardner C Taylor
John Talley details the life and ministry of Gardner C. Taylor, a preacher some of us may not know. He was a man of integrity, consistency, and one of the most powerful preachers of his day.
What Does the Bible Say about Interracial Marriage?
Austin Suter explores some passages of Scripture which have been used to discourage interracial marriage and shows why ethnic partiality has no place among God’s people.
Three Forms of Knowledge
Ben Sciacca explores how theory, proximity, and experience can all enhance our understandings of comples issues.
Christian Solutions to Racism
Austin Suter explores several ways that Christians can uniquely contribute to efforts against racism
A Better Way Toward Social Justice
Courtney Reissig surveys the consistent heart of God for a just society and encourages believers toward more consistent obedience.