Critiquing ‘The Anxious Generation’ by Jonathan Haidt

by John Ellis I didn’t read many pages into The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt before methodological red flags began waving in my face. A quick Google search uncovered scores of articles taking The New York Time’s bestseller to task for a … Continue reading Critiquing ‘The Anxious Generation’ by Jonathan Haidt

Demanding Obeisance to White Culture Is Racism: Code Switching, AAVE, and Double Consciousness

by John Ellis Growing up in the Deep South, I was surrounded by racism, including in my own heart, words, and actions. I was taught that Black people were “those people,” different and damaging to the fabric of our way of life if allowed free rein to be Black. It wasn’t stated in those words, … Continue reading Demanding Obeisance to White Culture Is Racism: Code Switching, AAVE, and Double Consciousness

As In Heaven: A New Podcast on Christian Conversations on Race and Justice

by John Ellis Not only are race and justice topics that are intertwined, they're topics that are on the forefront of many conversations happening online, in person, and in our local churches. Questions about racism, social justice, Black Lives Matter, and how Christians are to respond to these discussions and, more importantly, how we can … Continue reading As In Heaven: A New Podcast on Christian Conversations on Race and Justice