Good Intentions and Bad Choices

An undergraduate course from William Jessup University in Rocklin, CA discussing how we might transform many of the conversations we have around issues of diversity and a knowledge of some of the harmful things we say but never intended.

Loving sinners and not the sin

Is that even possible? If so, how?

11-12
29:59

Could we end racism?

Is it possible to end racism? Who gets to define and address the beauty/health of another person?

11-05
47:35

Not Seeing Color

Where is the line between ALL our identity in Christ and the differences? How do we keep away from overwhelming our friends of color with all of our questions"?

10-28
33:33

I Know How You Feel

Who's responsibility is it to address the offense when someone feels 

10-21
49:24

BAR and When Should I Speak up

We discuss why its so hard to speak up in family around issues of diversity.

10-14
41:50

Affirmative Action and Allies On Campus

Why should I even want to be an ally on campus?

10-07
47:56

Advantage and Privilege

What is the difference between advantage and privilege? Who gets to define privilege?

09-30
48:15

Explain Away and In Group/Out Group: What is the role of comedy in crossing the line?

Slow start to our discussion, but it grows interesting in the second half when we open up our conversation to the class. 

09-23
47:57

Piling On the Intent vs Impact

New group! New conversation.

09-16
50:47

Episode 9 - Honey, Sweeties and Sweethearts

This episode also comes without an intro. The crew really camps out on the topic of calling women names like "honey" "sweetie", and "sweetheart". My guest is Christian Leadership Senior, Mariah Whitcome

11-15
00:20

Episode 8 - You Got a Pretty Face

There is no introduction this week. We start the discussion right away.

11-12
00:10

Episode 7 - Can I Touch Your Hair

This week the crew has discussions around the request to touch black people's hair and the question, "Where are you REALLY from?" My guest this week is Queenie Serrano.

10-29
00:31

Episode 6 - Some of My Best Friends Are

This week, the crew tackles 6 "Dumb Things" we commonly say with the best intentions without recognizing the negative impact those statements have on others. Hosted by my pal, Brandon Farmer, Director of Residence Life and Housing at Jessup University.

10-26
00:31

Episode 5 - B.A.R. and Bystanders

This week the crew talks about B.A.R. (Breath Acknowledge and Respond) in tense circumstances and discussions as well as where is the line when a bystanders needs to engage and intervene.

10-15
00:31

Episode 4 - Fairness and Allies

This week discusses issues of fairness and consistency as well as what it means to be an ally.

10-09
00:31

Episode 3 - Advantage and Privilege

This week the crew speaks to the issue of Privilege and Advantage.

10-01
00:31

Episode 2 - Explain Aways and In vs Out Groups

This week the crew addresses core concepts of conversation not only in our one on one relationships, but also the conversations we have in our communities. Special guest: Diamond Milburn

09-24
00:31

Episode 2 - PoP

The crew discusses Intent vs Impact and the Pile On Principle

09-17
00:31

Introduction

This is just a basic introduction for the podcast. Episodes begin the first of September. Plenty of time to subscribe and potentially get a copy of the book to read along.

07-30
00:20

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