583: One Black Family's Story about Poverty, Racism, & Grace with Esau McCaulley

Theologian and writer, Esau McCaulley, is back to talk about his new memoir "How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family's Story of Hope and Survival in the American South." He says there is grace in learning to tell the complicated facets of his family's story, rather than reducing it to a single story about race, poverty, or trauma. McCaulley believes that's a lesson we need to apply to America's story as well. Also this week, David Brooks writes about the courage and wisdom of three women during World War II. What do their stories tell us about the Christian life today? Plus, why are men thinking so much about the Roman Empire? And a three-legged bear walks into a bar. Holy Post Plus: Getting Schooled - The Social Gospel 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/89526626 0:00 - Intro 1:22 - Show starts 2:13 - Theme Song 2:35 - Sponsor - Magic Spoon Go to www.magicspoon.com/HOLYPOST and use code HOLYPOST to get $5 off 4:15 - A Three-Legged Bear Walks Into a Bar 10:23 - Men Thinking About Ancient Rome 16:58 - David Brooks' article on women and wisdom 43:26 - Sponsor - Hiya Health Go to hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 44:31 - Sponsor - Fabric by Gerber Life J…