Episode 228: Dismantling the Myth of the White God, with Grace Ji-Sun Kim, author of When God Became White

1. How has the historical influence of the Roman Empire shaped the perception of a white male God in Christianity?
2. In what ways can reimagining God in different cultural contexts challenge and enrich our understanding of the divine?
3. How have artists contributed to diversifying the portrayal of Jesus, and what impact does this have on addressing the dominant white male narrative?
4. Markus Watson and Grace Ji-Sun Kim both discuss race as a social construct. How does understanding race in this way shift the conversation about racism and white privilege within the church?
5. What practical steps can churches take to critically analyze their liturgy and teachings to better address and dismantle racism and white privilege?
6. How can churches create spaces for diverse voices to lead and bring about meaningful change in their congregations?
7. What are the subtle forms of racism that churches might overlook today, and how can they address and challenge these blind spots effectively?