Can Christians engage politics without compromising their faith—or weaponizing it?

This panel dives headfirst into one of the most pressing questions of our time: how faith should (and shouldn’t) shape our political engagement. From Christian nationalism to Gen Z disillusionment to the legacy of the Black Church, this conversation challenges believers to think deeper, listen better, and engage more faithfully in the public square.

This isn’t about party loyalty — it’s about discipleship, discernment, and what it means to seek God’s kingdom here and now.

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Power can heal—or destroy. Which one are we choosing?

In this 2024 Courageous Conversations panel, this unfiltered panel takes on one of the most misunderstood forces in our faith, churches, and communities: power.

Moderated by David Bailey and featuring Mike Kelsey, Bishop Charley Hames Jr, Rahiel Tesfamariam, and Latasha Morrison, this panel explores power through the lenses of faith, leadership, pain, and responsibility. From the misuse of power in systems and churches to the quiet strength found in surrender, empathy, and love, this conversation challenges the narratives we’ve inherited—and the ones we perpetuate.

You’ll hear reflections on:

• Power surrendered to God vs. power used for control

• How pain, suffering, and healing intersect

• The danger of adopting empire-driven views of success

• Leadership, stewardship, and succession in the Black church

• Why love must always be at the center of power

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In this 2024 Courageous Conversations panel moderated by Jonathan Banks, a powerhouse group of leaders including Dr. Jessica Brown, Dr. Sarita Lyons, Bishop Walter Scott Thomas Sr, and Dr. John C. Foster, unpack purpose beyond platforms, titles, and paychecks. From being created in God’s image to discerning calling, gifts, pain, and obedience, this panel challenges Western ideas of success and re-centers purpose on God’s glory.

They examine:

• Purpose vs. Assignment: Why being a pastor or professional is your assignment, but not necessarily your purpose.
• The "Why" Question: Moving from the what of doing to the why of being.
• The Myth of Individualism: How Western Christianity has sometimes distorted purpose into a pursuit of platform, power, and prestige.
• Image Bearing: Understanding our foundational purpose as "image bearers" of God in the earth.
• Navigating Detours: How God handles our "wrong turns" and hits a moving target.
• The "Vanilla Extract" of Life: Why God doesn't waste your pain or past trauma when building your future.

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