219. Start Theologizin' Bigger! // Pastor Trey Ferguson

Summary Pastor Trey Ferguson discusses his book, Theologizin' Bigger: Homilies on Living Freely and Loving Wholly, that explores the themes of the black church tradition, the interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of white supremacy on Christianity.  Takeaways The fullness of God cannot be confined to any one particular tradition. The black church tradition recognizes the reality of being black in the United States as a valid starting point for discussions about God. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:00 The Premise of the Book: Theologizing Bigger 08:16 The Black Church Tradition 20:13 The White Man's Religion 25:58 Imagination and Theologizing 40:05 Imagination for a Better World 44:14 Resisting Shame and Embracing Humility 45:06 Honoring Tradition and Relating to God 47:02 Solidarity and Compassion 49:14 The Expansiveness of God and Humility 52:06 Respecting Differences and Finding Shalom Read Theologizin’ Bigger: Homilies on Living Freely and Loving Wholly by Pastor Trey Ferguson Learn more about The Summit For Religious Freedom Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices