Pastor Ransom’s Additional Resources

Thank you for taking the time to check out this page. If you follow the link titled Recommended Resources, you’ll find a comprehensive book list. I encourage you to read several of those recommended books. The list on this page is simply a collection of online resources I’ve discovered as I’ve worked to learn and grow. I will update it periodically, so please be sure to check back. Click the links below to access the resources.

• Pastor Thabiti Anyabwile helps us understand what Critical Race Theory is, the meaning of systemic racism, why issues of justice are not subsidiary to the gospel, and how the church can have better conversations about race.  Check out his podcast HERE.
• The Crossed Examined Podcast: Critical of Critical Race Theory & Its Critics (main topic begins at 12 min, 30 sec mark)
• The Crossed Examined Podcast: Part 2 (main topic begins at 30 minute mark)
• Curt Kennedy (host of Cross Examined Podcast) – Triggered
• Denver Seminary Podcast: Engage 360 – Understanding Critical Race Theory
• Deep Dive on Critical Race Theory – A series written by Bradly Mason
• Anthony Bradley: Critical Race Theory
• Pastors James Roberson and Rasool Berry on Racial Trauma & Fatigue 

• Phil Vischer (of Veggie Tales renown) – This short video explains some of the history behind the statistics often referenced by some who dismiss the idea of systemic racism in America. Statistics are important, but they must be anchored in historical context.  

• Shai Linne on Christians Labeling and Categorizing Each Other During This Cultural Moment

• Tim Keller: A white guy’s perspective on racism and corporate evil
• Shai Linne’s personal reflections, George Floyd and Me
• Reflections from a Christian scholar on Social Justice, Critical Race Theory, Marxism, and Biblical Ethics
• What is Systemic Racism? Pastor Tony Evans
• Pastor Matt Adair: Critical Race Theory and “cultural Marxism” – a much needed word to the church
• A short (much shorter than the A29 list) and categorized reading list by Pastor Bob Stevenson
• That Sounds Fun Podcast featuring Pastors Mike Kelsey & Jemar Tisby
• “Is the gospel the answer to racism?” Pastors Joe Thorn and Jimmy Fowler interact with this important question on the Doctrine & Devotion Podcast
• Ligon Duncan on his state’s flag
• Racism is in the Walls – Understanding America’s Race Problem – Pastor Vermon Pierre
• A young girl’s perspective and personal experiences with racism
• Paul Tripp on the Gospel, The Church, and Racial Injustice
• A Biblical Critique of Secular Justice and Critical Theory, Tim Keller
• Through Our Eyes: Race, the Church, and the Gospel
• The Pursuit of Biblical Justice, a free course from TGC
• Thabiti Anyabwile, What Do We Mean When We Talk About Justice
• Joe Carter, “What Christians Should Know About Social Justice”
• Confront Injustice with the Gospel
• To Be Seen is the Oxygen of Love