Spoken word essays from contributors of The Christian Citizen, author interviews, and conversation on issues pertaining to justice, mercy, and faith. Through The Christian Citizen, we seek to shape a mind among American Baptists and others on matters of public concern by providing a forum for diverse voices living and working at the intersection of faith and politics, discipleship and citizenship.
In this mini-episode, the Rev. Dr. Debora Jackson reads her essay, “School’s out for summer—Counting the cost.” At The Christian Citizen, we’re passio...
Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with the Rev. Travis Norvell, a pastor in Minneapolis whose church is located just blocks from ...
In this mini-episode, the Rev. Margaret Marcuson reads her essay, “Can you offer grace to yourself?” At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about ...
Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with Margaret Marcuson, Matthew Crebbin and Michael Woolf for a conversation around their respe...
In this mini-episode, the Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon reads her essay, “Embracing equality and justice: Opposing Christian nationalism.” At The Christia...
Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with Debora Jackson and Marvin McMickle for a conversation around their respective contribution...
In this mini-episode, the Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil reads her essay, “Devotion and honor, not violence.” At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about...
Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with Greg Mamula and Angela Gorrell for a conversation around their respective contributions to...
In this mini-episode, the Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson reads his essay, “Mental illness and the Black church,” and is followed by Christian Citizen editor Cu...
Rev. Dr. Elijah Brown, President and CEO of the Baptist World Alliance, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation about th...