#100 Our Fragile Democracy: A Conversation with Rev. William H. Lamar IV
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I sat down with William H. Lamar IV, pastor of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington DC, for a profound conversation about history, faith, justice, and American democracy.
Learn more about Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church: https://www.metropolitaname.org/
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Chapters
1. Meet Pastor William H. Lamar IV (00:00:00)
2. Growing Up in a West African Village (00:05:20)
3. From Armed Labor Camps to Education (00:10:27)
4. Choosing Law or Ministry (00:15:12)
5. The Identity Theft of Jesus (00:21:52)
6. Responding to the Proud Boys Attack (00:31:42)
7. Building Democracy Takes Generations (00:40:43)
8. Nations Are Like Buildings: Require Maintenance (00:47:30)
9. One Word: Love (00:53:55)
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