For this first roundtable we talked about building bridges with multi-faith communities, climate change, police reform, anti-racism, poverty, and immigration. We're excited to be joined by Josh Dickson (Biden-Harris Transition) with Rev. Dr. Serene Jones (Union Theological Seminary), Eboo Patel (Interfaith Youth Core), Dean Jonathan Lee Walton (Wake Forest Divinity School), Rev. Liz Theoharis (Poor People's Campaign, Kairos Center), Tatiana Torres (Faith 2020), Rev. Frederick A. Davie (Union Theological Seminary), Karenna Gore (Center For Earth Ethics), Rev. Adam Nicholas Phillips (Faith 2020).
Tom Steyer
Faith 2020 was excited to host this inspiring conversation with Tom Steyer on the intersection of faith, climate action and anti-racism with faith leaders. Tom shared about his faith, and why he’s compelled to speak out for climate and racial justice ahead of the election. We were also joined by special guests Bishop Yvette Flunder (Fellowship of Affirming Ministries), Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. (Hip Hop Caucus) and author, teacher, and pastor Brian McLaren.
Stacey Abrams: Voter Rights
An important conversation with voters rights advocate Stacey Abrams on the importance of rooting down in our faith as we pursue what's right for all. The daughter of two clergy parents, Abrams shares her own experience fighting injustice and voter suppression in Georgia, as well as what's at stake this year. We were also joined by Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale, Rabbi David Saperstein, Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza, Shane Claiborne, Rev. Alisha Gordon and Max Finberg. Don't miss this inspired dialogue!
Al & Karenna Gore: Climate
Inspired conversation with former Vice President Al Gore and daughter Karenna Gore of the Center for Earth Ethics at Union Theological Seminary . We talked about The Climate Reality Project, ways to think faithfully about our work amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, and the importance of our vote this election year to impact change for the greater good. We were also joined by Fred Davie, Senior Vice President at Union, and Rabbi Rachel Kobrin of Congregation Rodef Shalom in Denver, Colorado
Mayor Pete Buttigieg
Mayor Pete Buttigieg elevated faith to the top of the ticket during the 2020 primary. He sits down with Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Rev. Shawna Foster, Rev. Frederick Davie, Rev. Brandan Robertson, Dana Mayber and Rev. Adam Nicholas Phillips for an inspiring conversation on why faith and hope matter more than ever before when it comes to our politics. Pete and our panel talk about how to stay inspired, everything from foreign policy to domestic matters, and tips on how to talk with our conservative friends and family.
Michael Blake: Faith & Politics
Michael Blake is running to be the first African American Congressman from the Bronx. Currently a NY Assemblyman and the Vice Chair of the Democratic Party, Blake is also a lay minister - and it shows. Don't miss this walk and talk through the Bronx about keeping the faith and fight going all the way through November. We were also joined by Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay The Jewish Theological Seminary - JTS and National Latino Evangelical Coalition VP Rev. Dr. Joshua Rodriguez.
Sen. Bill & Grace Nelson
A timely conversation with former Senator Bill Nelson & Grace Nelson on the impact of faith in their own journey. Sen. Nelson shares inspiring wisdom from Doug Coe of the National Prayer Breakfast on what one can truly see when they have a different kind of vision. Grace also shares important lessons about unity and division from her time in Rwanda. We were also joined by Rev. Dr. Joel Hunter, former Obama White House Faith advisory Board member, AME 11th District (Tallahassee, FL) Bishop Adam Jefferson Richardson Jr., as well as Tatiana Torres from Mayor Muriel Bowser's team in Washington, DC.
Juneteenth 2020: An anti-racism conversation
Juneteenth 2020: An anti-racism conversation with Dr Josef Sorett, Bishop Yvette Flunder, Presiding Bishop of The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries, Bishop Carlton Pearson and Rev. Derrick Harkins, Interfaith Director of the Democratic Party. We were also joined by Rev. Adam Taylor, Executive Director of Sojourners.
Public Theology: Jesus And John Wayne
How did a libertine who lacks even the most basic knowledge of the Christian faith win 81 percent of the white evangelical vote in 2016? And why have white evangelicals become a presidential reprobate’s staunchest supporters? Kristin Kobes du Mez's new book "Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation" gets at that very question, exploring 75 years of history up to this very election.
Public Theology: Silence Is Not An Option
Whether it's speaking out against the President's misogynist tendencies and low view of women, the "Faustian bargains" that many white evangelicals are willing to make with Trump, or the stacked deck of gross immorality and ethical incompetence, these Evangelical leaders are speaking out about the spiritual dangers at play during the Republican National Convention and this election year. Join former Christianity Today editor-in-chief Mark Galli, National Security expert Steven Meyer and national speaker to women of all ages Vicki Courtney for an important dialogue with Ron Sider. This special conversation hosted by Rev. Adam Nicholas Phillips, Faith 2020.