Athens State University Religious Studies Program

Convergence Podcast
A Time to Break Silence: Prophetic Leadership in a Divided World

In this episode of Convergence — Where Faith, Leadership, and Culture Merge, Dr. Robert White and Dr. Eric Betts reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.’s powerful Riverside Church sermon, “Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence,” and the continuing importance of prophetic courage in dangerous and divided times.

Drawing on the work of Vincent Harding, the teachings of Jesus, and the challenge of speaking truth to power, this conversation explores the difference between unity and uniformity, the temptation of silence, and the call to practice courageous, compassionate leadership in the face of injustice.

What happens when calls for “unity” become demands for silence?
What does prophetic leadership require of us today?

Join us for a thoughtful conversation on faith, conscience, justice, and the enduring power of love and truth.

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