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Faith, Race & Identity | There is Only One Race

22 min ยท 8 mei 2026
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What happens when identity, politics and faith collide? In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, I interview Dr. Eric Wallaceโ€”co-founder of the Freedoms Journal Institute and author of The Heart of Apostasyโ€”to unpack one of the most complex and sensitive conversations in today's cultureโ€ฆrace. From the role of identity in the church to the intersection of race, theology and public policy, this discussion challenges long-held assumptions and calls for a return to a Christ-centered worldview on race and racial relations. ๐Ÿ“š Find Dr. Eric Wallace's book The Heart of Apostasy: Amazon / Barnes & Noble / digital platforms ๐Ÿ’ญ A different way to reflect this week: โ€ข Is my primary identity rooted in Christ or something else? โ€ข Do my beliefs and my actions actually align? ๐Ÿ“˜ Get my latest book "Bold Not Belligerent" on Amazon: ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://a.co/d/eGTPSYS ๐Ÿ“Œ In this episode, we discuss: โœ… The concept of identity and the "human race" perspective โœ… Why placing ethnicity above faith is problematic โœ… The disconnect between values and voting โœ… What "racialized social constraint" means โœ… How language shapes political and theological thinking โœ… The difference between "constrained" and "unconstrained" worldviews โœ… The role of government vs. the role of the church โœ… A critique of the "social gospel" โœ… Historical influences on modern church movements โœ… The rise of "woke theology" and its ongoing impact โœ… Why clarity and consistency matter in today's culture ๐Ÿ“ข TAKE ACTION: ๐Ÿ“– Define your identity through a biblical lens ๐Ÿง  Think critically about the language shaping your worldview ๐Ÿ—ฃ Engage in conversations with truth and humility โš–๏ธ Align your actions with your convictions ๐Ÿ™ Prioritize faith over cultural pressure ๐Ÿ”— Connect with Dr. Eric Wallace: ๐ŸŒ Freedom Journal Institute: https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org ๐Ÿ“š Book: The Heart of Apostasy available on major platforms ๐Ÿ”— Follow Peter Demos: Website: https://www.peterdemos.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdemosofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterdemosofficial Twitter/X: https://x.com/peter_demos ๐Ÿ™Œ SUBSCRIBE for bold conversations at the intersection of faith, culture, and truth. #PeterDemos #UncommonSensePodcast #FaithAndCulture #BiblicalWorldview #EricWallace #TruthMatters #IdentityInChrist #CulturalAnalysis #ChristianPerspective #BoldNotBelligerent #CommonSense

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