This episode is perfect for anyone interested in partisan news, faith in an evidence-based world, and the rewards of teaching.
IN THIS EPISODE
- Richard discusses the news cycle and how it impacts his passion for politics.
- He reflects on the many layers of his childhood growing up in Savannah, Georgia.
- He talks about how the way he was disciplined and the validation he received from his church shaped him.
- He notes the reverence he gained for sacred spaces and the sacraments.
- Richard remembers attending Pine Forge Academy boarding school.
- He answers whether he has gone through life resisting authority and discipline.
- He recalls his ‘foolishness’ as a young man and coming to find himself.
- He discusses wanting to become a minister and attending Oakwood College.
- Richard reveals what became his ‘bread and butter.’
- He considers whether Christianity has held its adherents back.
- He states his view on faith in an evidence-based world.
- He shares what he likes best about teaching
- Richard answers what the level of education he enjoyed teaching the most.
- He describes the course on civil rights he developed.
- He reveals what he would want to do every day for the rest of his life.
- He reflects on the Black Lives Matter movement.
- Richard answers what he wants his grandson to know.