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Unity sounds beautiful until it’s tested by grief, injustice, and the pressure to keep quiet. We open up about the difference between cosmetic diversity and courageous unity, tracing a biblical arc from God’s promise to bless all nations to Revelation’s vision of every tribe and tongue. Along the way, we unpack how politicized faith and silence around race fracture communities, why lament is a necessary muscle for spiritual maturity, and what it takes to move from disillusionment to honest, embodied love.

Collin Packer shares hard-won wisdom on solidarity—showing up before we have perfect words, standing beside neighbors when systems fail, and refusing to use “unity” as a tool to protect the status quo. We talk about the moments when leadership stays quiet and people of color feel abandoned, the spiritual bypassing that replaces lament with positivity, and the pain of friendships where race is never named. We also recover the deeper meaning of hospitality, philoxenos—love of the stranger—and how curiosity, presence, and shared power make churches resilient when crisis hits.

You’ll hear practical ways to build multiethnic community that can hold tension: craft liturgies of lament, believe people’s stories even when they unsettle you, engage in public advocacy, and practice the ministry of presence. Most of all, you’ll be invited to a simple, daring prayer: “God, help me see the city as you see it.” If this conversation challenges you, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review telling us where you’ve seen real solidarity show up. Your voice helps this message reach those who need it most.

Connect with Collin Packer of LTR Ministries https://ltrministries.com/.

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Kelley Johnson is a creator, builder, and catalyst who helps leaders achieve breakthrough—personally, professionally, and spiritually. She spent 20 years in corporate leadership before founding KEIRUS, a learning and talent management firm serving thousands of leaders worldwide.

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