Due to COVID-19, we will be doing something different this year and postponing our SEXUALITY, GENDER IDENTITY and the GOSPEL to 2021.

Dates for 2020/2021 DIG & DELVE DIALOGUES

November 6th – Gracious God or Moral Monster – Daniel Gilman

Click here to find a list of suggested reading from Daniel.

December 4th – Classic Skeptical Challenges to the Christmas Story – George Sinclair & Ben Jolliffe

January 8th – Finding a Better Identity: Sexuality, Gender and Jesus – Jojo Ruba

February 5th – Good News or Fake News: Why should I trust the Bible? – Wesley Huff

March 5th – Divine Child Abuse or Good Friday: Why did Jesus Die? – Paul Carter

April 9th – The Witness of History and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ – Michael Haykin

May 7th – A Christian Response to Critical Theory – Cameron McAllister

June 11th – Clarity on Critical Race Theory – Brandon Cleaver

On June 11th, our speaker and topic will be:

Clarity on Critical Race Theory

with Brandon Cleaver

Critical Race Theory has become quite the divisive phrase. Just the mere mention of those words is sure to induce a range of thoughts and emotions. Some people believe it to be antithetical to the Bible, and therefore, should be rejected. Others embrace it, finding it useful in the ongoing discussions concerning issues where race/ethnicity are at the epicenter. Much of this binary is due to the constant streams of information and misinformation that regularly floods the media. Please join this talk to understand the origin of Critical Race Theory, its common “tenets,” and its relevance for contemporary Christians.

Click here to register for this episode of DIG & DELVE DIALOGUE.

Click here to watch some introductory videos on Critical Theory.

June 11, 2021 – 7:30 pm

We will now be doing several virtual sessions online.

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Brandon Cleaver

About Brandon

Brandon Cleaver is a writer and speaker who engages cultural questions and concerns within the context of Christian hope. This includes exploring topics such as slavery in the Bible, culture/Christianity, ethics, urban issues, and various worldviews. For several years, Brandon served as co-chapter director for the Wayne State Ratio Christi chapter. He served on the Stephen Ministry leadership team at Kensington Community Church and occasionally serves alongside Inner City Detroit Cru.

Brandon graduated from Michigan State University with a major in Journalism and minor in Sociology. He completed a Master’s in Christian Apologetics from Biola University and is currently working toward a Master’s of Divinity in Interdisciplinary Studies through Moody Theological Seminary.

Brandon enjoys playing various sports and reading, but mostly spending time with his two sons, daughter, and wonderful wife.

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