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It was an absolute honor to sit down with New York Times bestselling author & public historian Dr. Jemar Tisby for an incredibly rich conversation about his brand new book,The Spirit of Justice. We discuss his own story of coming to faith and what led him to explore stories of Black Christians who tirelessly pursued healing, goodness, and justice against impossible odds. \n\nHere\u2019s what we cover:\n\n1. The impact of culture on mental & emotional health\n2. The double-edged sword of religion\n3. The dissonance Jemar felt as a Black Christian in predominantly white settings\n4. The lifelines who helped him shore up his faith\n5. What is the spirit of justice?\n6. Jemar\u2019s thoughts on therapy\n7. What stories of resistance teach us about following Jesus\n\nGet Jemar Tisby's new book The Spirit of Justice here.\n\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.\n\nThanks to our sponsors:\n\nGo to www.organifi.com/bestofyou today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.\n\nGet 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/BESTOFYOU or use code BESTOFYOU at checkout.\n\nThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self.\n\nGo to thrivemarket.com/bestofyou for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!\n\nVisit cozyearth.com and unlock an exclusive 35% off with code BESTOFYOU.\n\n\nMusic by Andy Luiten\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices