In this episode of South to America, Kendall & Erin Dooley sits down with Reverend Dr. Carl Kenney, a seasoned pastor, journalist, and social critic, for a thought-provoking conversation on faith, power, and the evolving role of the Black church. With over 40 years of ministry experience, Dr. Kenney reflects on his journey, the contradictions of faith communities, and the theological shifts needed to foster justice and liberation.The discussion delves into the intersections of theology and anthropology, theologies that perpetuate violence, and the necessity of reimagining faith as a practice of freedom rather than coercion. Dr. Kenney also shares powerful stories of activism in Durham, from confronting police presence in sacred spaces to reclaiming the legacy of Black self-sufficiency in historic communities like Hayti.What does it mean to be truly free? How do our theological frameworks shape the way we love, resist, and build community? And what can Durham teach the rest of the country about transformation? This episode offers deep insights, hard truths, and an invitation to think critically about faith and social change.

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