233 - Deconstruction and Biblical Literacy with Dr. Eric Mason
Be the Bridge Podcast with Latasha Morrison
Be the Bridge
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🗓️ 21 September 2021
⏱️ 74 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of the Be the Bridge Podcast, Dr. Eric Mason joins Latasha for a deep conversation surrounding deconstruction, biblical literacy, and racial reconciliation. This episode is full of biblical wisdom and cultural insight. Dr. Mason also gives great recommendations for resources you will want to get and listen to.
Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown
Producer, Editor & Music By - Travon Potts
Transcriber - Sarah Connatser
Quotes:
“The Gospel restores all people's dignity. It makes us fully in the image of God through being conformed to the image of Jesus Christ.” -Dr. Mason
"In the era of misinformation, in the era of information memes and urban legends, biblical literacy is a must. We cannot assume that people understand the faith." -Dr. Mason
“Urban Apologetics is not just for Black people. This is for Christians. These are books that our white brothers and sisters should be getting and teaching from also.” -Tasha
“The devil always over promises and under delivers.” -Dr. Mason
“So if repetition exegetically is a sign of biblical emphasis, then we need to emphasize what God emphasizes. And if Jesus pulls justice as a hermeneutical lens to use in interpreting the Bible, we should.” -Dr. Mason
“Justice is a reflection of God's character.” -Dr. Mason
“You can't be a Christian and not deal with justice. It's unchristian to ignore justice.” -Dr. Mason
“Can you imagine having to answer to Jesus that you left a church because the pastor was calling you to value a person because they weren't treated justly?” -Dr. Mason
“You will know racial reconciliation is happening in your church when white people can submit to Black people.” -Dr. Mason
“I think that it's very important that there be a racial IQ growth in the body of Christ.” -Dr. Mason
Links:
Dr. Eric Mason: https://www.pastoremase.com/
Epiphany Fellowship: https://www.epiphanyfellowship.org/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC76WVwO_8jULaF3i0oVJF0g
Lands of the Bible Cruise 2022 with Dr. Eric Mason, Dr. Bryan Loritts, Pastor Albert Tate, and Lecrae: http://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf22101622c58465#eotours
Podcast link: https://podlink.to/BeTheBridgeSocial handles/links: Instagram: @LatashaMorrisonTwitter: @LatashaMorrisonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LatashaMMorrison/Official Hashtag: #bethebridge
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| 0:00.0 | You are listening to the Be The Bridge podcast with Latasha Morrison. |
| 0:06.1 | What are you guys doing today? |
| 0:08.7 | It's exciting. |
| 0:09.5 | Each week, Be The Bridge podcast tackles subjects related to race and culture with the goal of bringing understanding. |
| 0:17.0 | But I'm going to do it in the spirit of love. |
| 0:19.4 | We believe understanding can move us toward racial healing, racial equity, and racial unity. |
| 0:25.1 | Latasha Morrison is the founder of Be the Bridge, which is an organization responding to racial brokenness and systemic injustice in our world. |
| 0:34.0 | This podcast is an extension of our vision to make sure people are no longer conditioned by a racialized society but grounded in truth. |
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| 0:45.7 | Without further ado, let's begin today's podcast. |
| 0:48.9 | Oh, and stick around for some important information at the end. |
| 0:57.2 | Dr. Eric M is the founder and senior pastor of Epiphany Fellowship in Philadelphia, PA. |
| 1:04.9 | He is also the founder president of Thriving, which is a urban ministry organization committed to training leaders and ministry |
| 1:11.8 | and cities locally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Mason is the author of Manhood Restored, |
| 1:20.5 | a leadership kit and study guide, beat God to the Punch, Unleashed, and Woke church. And his newest is urban apologetics. |
| 1:29.8 | Dr. Mason has contributed to multiple publications that serve the body of Christ. |
| 1:35.9 | He received his BS in psychology from Boy State University. |
| 1:40.1 | He later went on to earn his Master of Theology at Dallas Theological Seminary and then later |
| 1:47.5 | earning his doctorate at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. He is also a foodie and a coffee |
| 1:54.4 | snob and he enjoys reading, writing, art, and shopping for style. So let's welcome Dr. Mason to the Be the Bridge community. |
| 2:04.3 | I want to talk a little bit about your book, but also just some of the conversations you've been |
| 2:12.3 | having. Like I started following you. Actually, I think when I was in Texas, because I was looking for, I did some black |
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