Podcast Episodes
Podcast episodes taking racial struggles to the throne of grace, United? We Pray is a ministry devoted to praying about racial strife—especially between Christians.
Francis Grimké’s Sermon After an Epidemic
"O God, we don't know what to do, but our eyes are on you." 2 Chronicles 20:12 Episode Overview: During the coronavirus outbreak, there has been panic, fear, and disruption to our lives, both individually and corporately as churches. But praise God, we're not the only...
We Exist Because Racism Exists: Why We Do What We Do
Episode Overview: Austin has a curious interaction while hosting a booth at a recent conference. This makes Isaac and Austin reflect on why exactly it is that we do what we do here at United? We Pray. Surely it’s not for cool points for being part of the “social...
What Do You Do With Your Family For Black History Month?
Episode Overview: Isaac catches up with friend and original co-host Trillia Newbell! Isaac and Trillia talk Black History Month and how they and their families are celebrating it. Listen in as we discuss: How does understanding history help us understand our current...
Under The Hood: Inside the Mind of a Former Klansman
Austin was surprised find out that one of his former bosses in Christian ministry was a former member of the Ku Klux Klan. Having been redeemed by the Lord from his former nature, Thomas Tarrants now shares with us insights into the ideology of his past.
Season 5 Teaser
Episode Overview: Isaac has a new co-host! Isaac and Austin introduce season 5 and give a preview of what's to come. They take some time to mourn the death of Kobe Bryant, and discuss how it affects the African-American community. Austin also reflects on a recent talk...
EDUCATION in Birmingham, AL (w/ Collin Hansen)
“The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector.” Luke 18:11 Episode Overview: Collin Hansen, Editorial Director of The Gospel Coalition, joins Isaac Adams to...
DISRUPTION in Seattle, WA (w/ David Leong)
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" Romans 3:23 Episode Overview: "Racial logic is the air we breathe." If this is true, how does this affect our understanding of race and racism? Why are these issues about more than personal, individual morality...
LAMENT in Indianapolis, IN (w/ Mark Vroegop)
"Can wicked rulers be allied with you, those who frame injustice by statute?" Psalm 94:20 Episode Overview: "Lament is a prayer in pain that leads to trust." Why is understanding songs of sorrow so important for our thinking about race? Why is lament so important that...
HOPE in Washington D.C. (w/ Thabiti Anyabwile)
“Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.” Psalm 32:1 Episode Overview: Despite division over their alma maters, Thabiti Anyabwile and...
Who Are We, Anyway?
"Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor." Ecclesiastes 4:9 Episode Overview: In this episode, the rest of the leadership team join Isaac to talk about what roles they play on the United? We Pray team, and why they do what they do....