Be the Bridge

Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation

By: Latasha Morrison, Daniel Hill, Jennie Allen

Narrated by: Latasha Morrison

Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's summary

New York Times best seller • ECPA best seller • "When it comes to the intersection of race, privilege, justice, and the church, Tasha is without question my best teacher. Be the Bridge is THE tool I wish to put in every set of hands." (Jen Hatmaker)

Winner of the Christianity Today Book Award • A leading advocate for racial reconciliation calls Christians to move toward deeper understanding in the midst of a divisive culture.

In an era where we seem to be increasingly divided along racial lines, many are hesitant to step into the gap, fearful of saying or doing the wrong thing. At times the silence, particularly within the church, seems deafening.

But change begins with an honest conversation among a group of Christians willing to give a voice to unspoken hurts, hidden fears, and mounting tensions. These ongoing dialogues have formed the foundation of a global movement called Be the Bridge - a nonprofit organization whose goal is to equip the church to have a distinctive and transformative response to racism and racial division.

In this perspective-shifting book, founder Latasha Morrison shows how you can participate in this incredible work and replicate it in your own community. With conviction and grace, she examines the historical complexities of racism. She expertly applies biblical principles, such as lamentation, confession, and forgiveness, to lay the framework for restoration.

Along with prayers, discussion questions, and other resources to enhance group engagement, Be the Bridge presents a compelling vision of what it means for every follower of Jesus to become a bridge builder - committed to pursuing justice and racial unity in light of the gospel.

©2019 Latasha Morrison, Daniel Hill, and Jennie Allen (P)2019 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“There’s much talk about reconciliation - both in our larger culture and in the Church. This is good but if we’re not careful, we’ll end up with much more talking, analyzing, and self-righteous finger-pointing. Certainly, words matter but they seem empty without a deep commitment and embodiment. This is why I’m grateful for Latasha Morrison’s book, Be the Bridge. Morrison has written an incredibly timely and necessary book that's pastoral, prophetic, and practical. But most of all, it’s very personal. In other words, Morrison embodies what she preaches as a genuine bridgebuilder.” (Rev. Eugene Cho, founder of One Day’s Wages and author of Overrated)

“When it comes to the intersection of race, privilege, justice, and the church, Tasha is without question my best teacher. Be the Bridge is the tool I wish to put in every set of hands. Put frankly, if we followed the path she writes about, the path of humility and repentance, courage and action, we would see the end of racism. It really is that simple. Tasha is one of the most important leaders in my generation.” (Jen Hatmaker, New York Times best-selling author of For the Love and Of Mess and Moxie)

“This book is a must-read primer for anyone seeking to be a peacemaker rather than just a peacekeeper. Latasha Morrison equips and encourages us to do the difficult but necessary work of dismantling the walls of systemic racism, confronting implicit racial bias while establishing an anti-racist purpose. For those wanting to understand and embody the deeply woven fabric of racial reconciliation and anti-racism work, this book will expose, educate, elucidate, and ultimately make you an intentionally conscientious neighbor.” (Pastor Darryl Ford, Ikon Community Church)

A MUST READ

This book couldn’t be more on time. I am leading a group here in Hawaii, and this book is incredible. Every person who is a Christian needs to read this and join a group!

Really made me think!

My first reading of Be the Bridge surely won't be my last. So much good, hard-hitting, thought-provoking content and stories I had never heard. I definitely recommend women and men of all ethnicities read this book!

A book to address the pains in our world.

This a beautiful book that reveals the true pain of racism and yet offers hope of healing.

personal awakening

I am a lifelong conservative. That said, I am humbled by what I have learned from this (and other) books this year. In Be the Bridge, I found myself challenged, even sometimes in disagreement, and then the author would close the gap and make perfect sense. I highly recommend this book IF you are willing to look honestly at both historical facts and deeply held beliefs. It will change your perspective.

Be the Bridge - Gateway to Racial Reconciliation

Excellent retelling of the history (to today) of racism in America and how it relates to now, particularly the church - both as an entity and individuals.

Timely book

I'm not sure if "loved it" fits here. It's more of an awakening. Everyone should read this. Should be required reading.

Become a bridge builder!

I am reading this June of 2020 if that tells you anything. Oh how grateful I am that Tasha did not shy away from the call on her life to fight for Kingdom work! This is a must read to clearly hear the heart of our brothers and sisters that have been marginalized for far too long and to truly self examine your own life in how you can begin to start conversations and step into the uncomfortable places knowing on the other side of this God will get all the glory in our efforts to create a unified Bride of Christ.

Amazing book!

I loved this book! So eye opening, informative, heart-wrenching, hopeful, and one that I want to hear again. Latasha is a way-maker for people, giving us practical steps to be bridge-builders. Highly recommend!

Hard to read but so worth it!

This book is so worth reading. I confess that at times, I felt so unwilling to agree with the author, until I realized that it was my pride and the fact that I didn't want to accept that I had sinned in my heart with racism and prejudice. If you read this book with a humble posture, allowing God to expose your heart, then God will accomplish much in you, through this book.

Powerful and Challenging

This book does a wonderful job of explaining why we are where we are, why some conversations have been detrimental, and how we can move forward in more healthy and productive ways.