The R Word

Jan 20 2025 28 ep. 52 mins 1
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The R Word is a limited-run podcast hosted by Lowell Taylor that explores the role of reparations in racial, social and economic justice and the Christian Church, both historically and in the present day, and what paths are available for meaningful healing and reconciliation.

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The Root and Fruit of Repentance: A Lamentation for White Christians, Like Me

Jan 20 2025 19 mins  
In this episode, Lowell presents a sermon on Matthew 3:1-10, and previews the upcoming screening of The Big Payback later this month.

Season 3 Episode 12: Where Do We Go From Here?

Dec 27 2024 36 mins  
In this episode, Dustin and Lowell review where we have been and preview where we are going.

Season 3 Episode 11: Becoming Beloved Community Part 2 (Live at St. Paul’s Church)

Nov 29 2024 56 mins  
In this live episode at St. Paul’s Church, Rev. Jonathan Brooks preaches about Zacchaeus and the call to repair.

Season 3 Episode 10: Becoming Beloved Community Part 1 (Live at St. Paul’s Church)

Oct 25 2024 31 mins  
In this live episode at St. Paul’s Church, Lowell calls folks from St. Paul’s to repent, repair, and be healed, and folks from St. Paul’s Becoming Beloved Community group respond to the call. Video of the episode is available at www.youtube.com/live/cG_N7Qra834?si=bwlAp5DXMeqbiMV9. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacc

Season 3 Episode 9: Sharon and Trisha introduce themselves

Sep 27 2024 36 mins  
In this episode, The Zacchaeus Foundation board members Sharon Killian and Dr. Trisha Posey introduce themselves. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.

Season 3 Episode 8: Caree, Chris, and Lynette introduce themselves

Aug 30 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, The Zacchaeus Foundation board members Dr. Caree Banton, Chris Seawood, and Lynette Washington introduce themselves. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.

Season 3 Episode 7: Joi McGowan & Monique Jones

Jul 26 2024 60 mins  
In this episode, Dustin and Lowell interview Joi McGowan and Monique Jones. Joi is the co-founder of Resilient Black Women and the co-host of the Resilient Black Women podcast. Monique is the director of the Squire Jehagen Center. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.

Season 3 Episode 6: Aria Florant

Jun 28 2024 53 mins  
In this episode, Lowell interviews Aria Florant, who is the co-founder and CEO of Liberation Ventures, a non-profit that accelerates the Black-led movement for racial repair. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.

Season 3 Episode 5: Robin Rue Simmons

May 31 2024 46 mins  
In this episode, Dustin and Lowell interview Robin Rue Simmons, who is the Founder and Executive Director of FirstRepair, a non-profit that informs local reparations, nationally, and who was an alderman in Evanston, IL, where she helped pass the first government-funded Black reparations legislation. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundatio

Season 3 Episode 4: Dr. Christina Edmondson (Live at Fayetteville Public Library)

Apr 26 2024 94 mins  
In this live episode at Fayetteville Public Library, Dr. Christina Edmondson discusses her book Faithful Antiracism, is interviewed by Dr. Caree Banton and Dr. Trisha Posey, and answers questions from the audience. Video of the episode is available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmiHVxbS7Zw. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacc