Trump's Racist Video and the Refusal to Apologize
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A video shared by Donald Trump depicting Barack and Michelle Obama with a racist trope sparked outrage, swift defenses, and eventually, quiet deletion. Esau, Malcolm, and Mike explore the long history of dehumanizing imagery, the theological weight of the image of God, and why the refusal to repent may matter more than the original post. Then the conversation turns to rhetoric at the National Prayer Breakfast and the danger of blending national power with the language of the gospel. What does it mean to follow a crucified king in an age that prizes dominance?
0:00 - Theme Song
2:00 - Can You Beat Middle Schoolers at Basketball?
6:56 - Trump's Racist Obama Video
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25:26 - The Military and Religion
35:27 - What's Part of the Gospel?
46:00 - End Credits
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