What do we mean when we use the word 'race'? How can the church encourage unity and welcome for all? What was going on with the Tower of Babel?

In this episode, we explore the amazing theology of race and ethnicity and discuss how the Bible speaks to our understanding of a global church made in God's image. No matter what our culture and ethnicity, Jesus affirms the uniqueness of our race, language and who we are.

We're joined by Rev Dr Israel Olofinjana (Director of the One People Commission of the Evangelical Alliance), Efrem Buckle (Deputy CEO and Director of Training and Mentoring at London City Mission, and Ruth Naomi Floyd (Jazz vocalist and composer) all of whom will be at Keswick Convention 2023 in the summer.

Further resources: 

• We Need to Talk About Race - Ben Lindsay
• Cross Section Podcast: Racial Justice in the Church and Beyond - Rev Dr Israel Olofinjana
• Ruth Naomi Floyd on Spotify

Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources.

The theme for Keswick Convention 2023 is Human. The Convention will explore what it means for humans to be in God’s image, how it is to be lived out, how it is challenged in contemporary debates, and how that sin-marred image is renewed in Christ, fully human and fully God.

You can learn more about Keswick Convention 2023: Human here. This year's Convention is held from 15th July - 4th August 2023. The Convention is free to attend and open to all.

This podcast was presented by James Cary and Rachel Redeemed, and produced by Rachel Redeemed.