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Pamela Cochran and
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Brenda Branson replied to the topic Discussion Question: Dr. Odenwald in the forum Week Two: Chapters 9 – 14 3 months, 2 weeks ago
As a woman that grew up in a patriarchal church and family, I have felt misunderstood, silenced, and oppressed by those who believe women are subservient to men. Men have responded to me with contempt or anger while women have responded with strong disapproval and avoidance. Although I could leave the church with those attitudes, I cannot leave my…[Read more]
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Brenda Branson replied to the topic Discussion Question: The gospel and racial attitudes in the forum Week Two: Chapters 9 – 14 3 months, 3 weeks ago
<p class=”p1″ style=”margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;”><span class=”s1″>“Does the gospel. . . as we presently preach it . . . have the power to deal with racial attitudes?” In many white churches, the gospel is preached as a formula to dia…[Read more]
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Brenda Branson replied to the topic Discussion Question: Suffering and calling in the forum Week Two: Chapters 9 – 14 3 months, 3 weeks ago
After leaving a 20-year abusive marriage, God called me into ministry to women suffering from domestic violence.
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Brenda Branson replied to the topic Discussion Question: The gospel and racial attitudes in the forum Week Two: Chapters 9 – 14 3 months, 3 weeks ago
“Does the gospel. . . as we presently preach it . . . have the power to deal with racial attitudes?” In many white churches, the gospel is preached as a formula to diagnose sin and prescribe a fire insurance policy for one’s soul. It is presented as a theological belief to assent to intellectually rather than permeating and transforming the entir…[Read more]
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Brenda Branson replied to the topic Discussion Question: Stories that stuck with you in the forum Week One: Chapters 1 – 8 3 months, 3 weeks ago
I related to the stories about being silenced and dehumanized by growing up in a patriarchal church system that subordinated women and kept them in their place. As bad as it was for me as a white woman, I was able to leave and find better treatment elsewhere. It is not that easy for my black and brown brothers and sisters because there are many…[Read more]
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Brenda Branson replied to the topic Feedback in the forum John Perkins' <em>Let Justice Roll Down</em> 3 months, 3 weeks ago
This was one of the best Zoom experiences I’ve had because I learned so much about how to use the program. As far as the book study and discussions, I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to more.
Is there a way to view the comments we typed during the live session? There was a book mentioned in the comments that I need to check ou…[Read more]
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Brenda Branson replied to the topic Introductions in the forum John Perkins' <em>Let Justice Roll Down</em> 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Hi everyone. I’m from Hanson, Kentucky—about 2 hours north of Nashville, TN. I’ve read over half of the book so far and look forward to the rest. The message of love and forgiveness is just what I need right now in dealing with some difficult people, and I want to understand more about what it was and still is like for my black brothers and siste…[Read more]
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Brenda Branson commented on the post, Waking Up to "Is He Worthy?": An Apology 2 years, 8 months ago
As a senior citizen watching this video, it was so heart warming to see a large group of young people both onstage and in the audience. They represented hope that the good news of the gospel will continue to be shared when my generation is gone. It is true that the first few rows of the audience appeared to be young and white, but in my…[Read more]
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Shar are now friends 2 years, 8 months ago
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Laura Brown are now friends 2 years, 9 months ago
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Lancia Smith are now friends 3 years ago
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Brenda Branson commented on the post, My True Name 3 years, 10 months ago
Ah, Jennifer, this is wonderful! One of my dear friends gave me a name that continues to encourage me, and although I certainly haven’t lived up to it or totally believed it, I know he believes it and that’s enough for me. It’s “Beautiful Treasure.” I love all the names attributed to you. May I add one more? Graceful.
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Brenda Branson commented on the post, On the Possibility of Being Met in Winter 3 years, 10 months ago
Doug, this is the best, most profound essay I’ve read in a long time. It revealed something in me that I couldn’t describe on my own. It’s like you had access to my innermost thoughts and experiences. Thank you for writing this. It was very healing and hope-filled for me.
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Brenda Branson commented on the post, On the Possibility of Being Met in Winter 3 years, 10 months ago
Doug, this is the best, most profound essay I’ve read in a long time. It revealed something in me that I couldn’t describe on my own. It’s like you had access to my innermost thoughts and experiences. Thank you for writing this. It was very healing and hope-filled for me.
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