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Kainos: Seeking the Multiethnic Church with Dr. Bryan Loritts

The Summit Church, Durham, NC
Multiethnic Church
Worship Leadership
Michael Bethany
Ethnic Unity
Latino Community
Christianity
Evangelism
Cultural Values
The Summit Church
Diversity In Worship
Discipleship
Reconciliation
Hope Church
Race Relations
Diversity In Religion
Image Church
Apologetics
George Floyd
Recovery
Doubt

Kainos is a pastoral podcast of The Summit Church, hosted by Pastor Bryan Loritts, that explores a large, predominantly White, Southern church’s pursuit of multiethnic unity.

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Latest Episodes

Political scientist and author Hahrie Han joins Pastor Bryan to unpack her book Undivided: The Quest for Racial Solidarity in an American Church—a seven-year look inside Crossroads Church’s “Undivided” journey. We talk small groups over rows, why for... more

Pastor Bryan Loritts joins Ricky Phillips to unveil his new book, Grace to Overcome: 31 Devotions on God’s Work Through Black History, releasing August 19. Each devotion weaves together biblical truth and snapshots of Black history—from abolitionist ... more

In this conversation, Pastor Bryan and Dr. Malcolm Foley talk about Dr. Foley's new book "The Anti-Greed Gospel" and explore the dynamics of multi-ethnic churches, emphasizing the importance of ethnic unity over mere diversity. They discuss the histo... more

In this inspiring and insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Stephen Newby — award-winning composer, jazz musician, worship pastor, professor, and biographer — as he shares his remarkable journey from the National Baptist Church tradition in Detroi... more

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Recent Guests

Teddy Johnson
Practitioner and worship leader with a focus on multiethnic ministry
Hope Church, Las Vegas
Episode: Teddy Johnson
Michael Bethany
Award-winning worship leader and artist known for leading worship at several influential churches.
Episode: Michael Bethany
Korie Edwards
Distinguished Professor of Sociology at The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Episode: Korie Little Edwards & Rebecca Kim
Rebecca Kim
Frank R. Siever Chair in Social Science and Professor of Sociology at Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University
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Derwin Gray
Founder and pastor of Transformation Church
Transformation Church
Episode: Derwin Gray
Carlos Lollett
Pastor of Reality Miami, a multiethnic church in South Florida
Reality Miami
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Dr. Bobby Conway
Lead Pastor of Image Church
Image Church
Episode: Bobby Conway

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Bryan Loritts
Host of Kainos, engaging in conversations focused on multiethnic ministry and church unity.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Dr Korie Edwards

    Dr Loritts did an excellent interview with Dr Edwards. Dr Edwards articulates the issue regarding ethnicity and race. There is such clarity on these current matters. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nov pa
    United States3 years ago
  • Simply amazing

    This podcast does a great job of mapping out a way to approach the dynamics of race in America through the gospel. I have loved every second of this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pretty Ricky 214
    United States4 years ago
  • The Church is Already Multiethnic

    Whether or not you like this podcast will probably depend on whether you agree with its fundamental claims, namely: 1)Pursuing a certain proportionality of skin color (25% minority) in the church reflects God’s church and design. “Our Sanctuary should look like our mission field.” 2)It is valuable to recognize certain skin colors as uniquely valuable for the sake of diversity. 3)White evangelicals and predominantly white churches present obstacles (unintentional or otherwise) for People of Color... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Congregant12
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the in-depth discussions that tackle the complexities of race and ethnicity in the church.
Some critiques express concern over the assumptions made about racial dynamics and emphasize the need for a more biblically grounded approach to the topics discussed.
The podcast is noted for its authenticity and the diverse perspectives provided by both guests and hosts.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Derwin Gray
Q: What are you, what are you doing?
Derwin discusses the importance of a comprehensive understanding of the gospel, emphasizing that cross-cultural competency is essential in his ministry.
Derwin Gray
Q: Can you just share with us your conversion story?
Derwin recounts how he was influenced by a teammate who shared the gospel with him despite his initial resistance, leading to a profound transformation in August 1997.
Bobby Conway
Q: What has surprised you about having this multiethnic community?
Bobby shares the positive experiences they've encountered while being intentional about building a diverse community and the challenges they continue to address with grace.
Bobby Conway
Q: What triggered the dark season of doubt you experienced and how did you come out of it?
Bobby discusses how doubt can be a human experience rather than just a Christian issue and emphasizes understanding that doubts can take believers deeper in faith rather than away from it.
Bobby Conway
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about how you came to know Christ as Lord and Savior?
Bobby Conway describes how he encountered the gospel at the age of 19 through a college baseball teammate and the evangelistic message from Greg Laurie, leading to his conversion.

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A significant focus of this series revolves around the pursuit of multiethnic unity within churches, specifically highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced by predominantly White congregations in fostering inclusivity. Throughout various episodes, prominent figures from diverse backgrounds discuss their personal journeys and experiences within multiethnic contexts, accentuating the critical role of relationships, cultural perspectives in worship, and the importance of understanding racial dynamics within faith communities. This series is particularly noteworthy for its candid approach to sensitive topics surrounding race and ethnicity in religious settings, offering insights that are not often addressed in mainstream discussions.

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