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Black Church Tradition Illustrations

Liberation, resilience, prophetic witness.

Key question: “How does this speak to liberation and justice for the oppressed?

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Modern Examples of We Have What We Need to Practice Love

In our modern world, We Have What We Need to Practice Love presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggle...

Genesis 1:26-28
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Lessons from Climate Change & Stewardship

The climate crisis is perhaps the greatest moral challenge of our generation. Like the parable of the talents, we have been entrusted with a precious gift - our planet - and we will be held accountabl...

1 Thessalonians 5:11
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When Economic Justice and the Kingdom Meets Real Life

In our modern world, Economic Justice and the Kingdom presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in ...

Matthew 5:44
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A Modern Story of Climate Change and Hope

In our modern world, Climate Change and Hope presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their tim...

1 Peter 5:3
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Real-World Social Media and Community

In our modern world, Social Media and Community presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their ...

Genesis 1:26-28
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A Contemporary Nonviolent Resistance Story

In our modern world, Nonviolent Resistance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time,...

Romans 12:18
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The Heaven Challenge

In our modern world, Heaven presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these ...

Philippians 4:6-7
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A Contemporary Gluttony Story

In our modern world, Gluttony presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate thes...

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
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Real-World Technology and Human Connection

In our modern world, Technology and Human Connection presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in t...

Romans 12:18
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Finding God in Mental Health & Spirituality

Mental health struggles are often hidden in our churches, yet they affect nearly everyone. Like the woman who touched Jesus' hem in the crowd, many suffer in silence, afraid to speak up about their an...

Luke 10:25-37
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The We are Imago Dei Challenge

The concept of Imago Dei - that all people are created in the image of God - is foundational to progressive Christian understanding of human dignity. Take the story of Marcus, a transgender man who fo...

Matthew 25:31-46
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Real-World Reconciliation and Forgiveness

In our modern world, Reconciliation and Forgiveness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in th...

Amos 5:24
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The Climate Change & Stewardship Challenge

The climate crisis is perhaps the greatest moral challenge of our generation. Like the parable of the talents, we have been entrusted with a precious gift - our planet - and we will be held accountabl...

1 John 4:19
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A Modern Story of Advent

In our modern world, Advent presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these ...

Proverbs 31:8-9
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Modern Examples of Joy

In our modern world, Joy presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these wat...

Romans 12:2
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Modern Examples of Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership

In our modern world, Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in...

Deuteronomy 10:19
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The Law Challenge

In our modern world, Law presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these wat...

Jeremiah 29:11
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When The Bible is Not a Sex Manual Meets Real Life

In our modern world, The Bible is Not a Sex Manual presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in the...

Acts 2:44-45
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The Mental Health and Spirituality Challenge

In our modern world, Mental Health and Spirituality presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in th...

Luke 8:1-3
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A Contemporary The Bible is Not a Sex Manual Story

In our modern world, The Bible is Not a Sex Manual presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in the...

Amos 5:24
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The Mental Health & Spirituality Challenge

Mental health struggles are often hidden in our churches, yet they affect nearly everyone. Like the woman who touched Jesus' hem in the crowd, many suffer in silence, afraid to speak up about their an...

Galatians 3:28
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Finding Enemy Love in Everyday Moments

In our modern world, Enemy Love presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are...

Acts 2:17-18
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Finding Technology and Human Connection in Everyday Moments

In our modern world, Technology and Human Connection presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in t...

Luke 6:20-21
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Lessons from Wisdom - Story

A story that demonstrates the same truth Like a anchor holding steady, wisdom requires proclaim to see {result}.

Isaiah 40:31
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