The Elusive Dream Podcast

In the final episode of The Elusive Dream Podcast, Dr. Korie and Pastor Rich reflect on the discussions and interviews of the previous episodes. What’s next for our growing podcast community? Where do we go from here to pursue the beloved community? Come join us at the altar.Door The Elusive Dream Podcast

In episode 7, Dr. Korie interviews Pastor Bryan Loritts on his experience leading a multiracial church as a person of color. Along with insight from Pastor Rich, they discuss the need for a strength to love in the midst of the struggle for justice.Door The Elusive Dream Podcast

This bonus episode is the full-length interview from Dr. Korie Little Edwards and Rev. Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley. The Black Church has a historical and relevant perspective on matters of justice. Shaped from the crucible of racial segregation, what does the Black Church have to say about injustice?Door The Elusive Dream Podcast

In episode 6, Dr. Korie and Pastor Rich engage updated research from guest, Dr. Michael Emerson, author of the culture-shifting book Divided By Faith. Current data suggests that the racial divide has gotten worse, not better, in the last 20 years. What shall we call this divide?Door The Elusive Dream Podcast

Recognizing that words have the power to create thoughts and form habits, Dr. Korie and Pastor Rich discuss the ongoing debate about the word “reconciliation”. Is it still useful in this work of justice and multiracial community? Listen with open ears to their guest, Rev. Curtiss Paul DeYoung, an author and community activist with a long history on…

In episode 4, Dr. Korie and Pastor Rich discuss the meaning and relevance of the Black Church in the beloved community. They welcome the voice of Rev. Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley, the director of Black Church Studies at Duke Divinity School. The main question is this, “What do we have to learn from the Black Church in this conversation?”…

In this bonus content, Dr. Korie and Pastor Rich have a brief conversation about the interconnection of white patriarchy and sexism that is linked to white supremacy and racism. How do we recognize these interlocking systems and address them structurally?Door The Elusive Dream Podcast

In episode 3, Dr. Korie and Pastor Rich discuss the root of white supremacy and welcome the guest voice of Rev. Ines Valesques McBryde. The stories we tell shape our identity. What story should we tell about white supremacy and its effect on all people?Door The Elusive Dream Podcast

What comes first, diversity or justice? In episode 2, Dr. Korie and Pastor Rich answer this question by looking at the social impact of the Civil Rights movement. Jemar Tisby also shares a brief history of the impact of white supremacy on the church. We’ve come a long way, but there is still a long way to go.…

In this episode, Dr. Korie and Pastor Rich discuss the real dream of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the two obstacles getting in the way of truly living this out in America. Diversity has become the goal of secular and religious institutions, but is that the way to achieving the dream? Recapture your imagination for the beloved community of D…

Why call the podcast The Elusive Dream? Meet the hosts, learn the story behind and purpose for this necessary podcast.Door The Elusive Dream Podcast