In this conversation, Pastor Rodney and Crystal Manu discuss the significance of June 19th (Juneteenth) and the importance of diversity and unity in the church. Crystal shares her perspective on building relationships and creating a welcoming community and the roots of Christianity in America and its connection to slavery. Crystal highlights the strength and determination of enslaved people and their understanding of Jesus as a liberator. The conversation emphasizes the need to understand our history in order to move forward in unity and love and the importance of being a safe space for all people with the need for empathy and understanding.
