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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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A simple prayer can change your whole life: God, help me see the city as you see it. That’s where our conversation with former pastor and LTR Ministries director Collin Packer begins—and it carries us into the uncomfortable, necessary terrain of race, unity, and responsibility in the American church. We trace Collin’s path from suburban bubble to a courtroom seat during the 2019 Botham Jean trial, and the moment he discovered his own namesake enslaved people in the very county he pastored. The question that follows becomes unavoidable: if unity is biblical, what does it ask us to repair?

We talk plainly about the tension many Christians feel—claims of reverse discrimination set against decades of data on systemic disparities, like Black maternal and infant mortality rates that remain high regardless of income. Kelley shares the personal weight of advocating for her children in schools and the ache of hearing “that can’t be true,” while Collin lays out a posture that opens hearts instead of hardening them: lead with curiosity, say “tell me more,” and believe the story. We dig into local history—Dallas highways that split neighborhoods, Fair Park’s legacy, Hamilton Park’s roots—and celebrate the Black church’s witness that broadened the faith of figures like Dietrich Bonhoeffer. When we learn the names, places, and people under our feet, unity stops being abstract and turns into discipleship.

Collin explains how LTR Ministries equips white Christians through a five-week, biblically grounded course that builds language, context, and courage without shifting emotional labor onto people of color. It’s not about guilt; it’s about responsibility and repair. We land with a breath prayer and a calm, steady invitation: learn your city, risk better conversations, and practice unity that costs something. Connect with LTR Ministries at https://ltrministries.com.

Download this season's free devotional, "God's Not Impressed With Me," a reflective look at self righteousness. Visit https://iamkelleyjohnson.com/resources.

If this resonated, subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube, share it with a friend who’s ready for honest growth, and leave a review to help others find the show. Then tell us: what story changed how you see your city?

Stay in the flow—subscribe wherever you listen, watch on YouTube, and download free devotionals at iamkelleyjohnson.com.

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Looking for leadership community?
RAYAH is my Spirit-led leadership cohort for Christian women who want to grow in both spiritual authority and executive excellence. Learn more and join the interest list here https://www.iamkelleyjohnson.com/rayah

EMERGE! Rise-up, Be Fearless, Take Possession of Your Purpose
Kelley's book about overcoming trauma to find your God-given purpose.

INFINITE: The Power of Love
A six-session Bible study about diversity, equity and inclusion.

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.

This show is not a substitute for professional therapy or advice. If you need professional support, we encourage you to seek a qualified mental health, medical, financial, legal, pastoral or other accredited professional.

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A simple school-day image—a big pink eraser—becomes a mirror for how we spend our lives. We talk about the shards we give away to arguments, doomscrolling, and expectations, and what’s left when it’s time to heal our own page. With licensed professional counselor Britni Cannon, we move from theory to practice: how boundaries protect compassion, how prayer in the moment shapes wise responses, and how to process repetitive injuries without going numb.

We don’t shy away from the heavy stuff—microaggressions, public violence, and the emotional cost of living online. If your heart feels dulled by the feed, you’re not broken; you’re overloaded. We share grounded ways to clear space: silent walks without headphones, journaling that turns ache into words, and family check-ins that help kids and adults name what hurts. We also track capacity like a dashboard, noticing mood spikes and fatigue as early warnings to reset before burnout arrives.

Faith runs through every layer of the conversation. We wrestle with trusting ideology over God and the quiet ways idolatry hides in productivity, politics, and reputation. Grace isn’t a slogan here; it’s a daily practice of sweeping our own porch before policing someone else’s. We explore Galatians, the freedom found in Christ, and the idea that life’s trials are open-book tests—God hands us answers if we slow down enough to listen. Therapy and, when needed, medication are framed as tools God can use, not rivals to prayer.

If you’re ready to protect your peace, feel again, and respond with wisdom instead of reflex, this conversation offers real handles. Subscribe for more Spirit-led, practical episodes, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help others find the show. Then tell us: what boundary will you set this week?

Stay in the flow—subscribe wherever you listen, watch on YouTube, and download free devotionals at iamkelleyjohnson.com.

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Looking for leadership community?
RAYAH is my Spirit-led leadership cohort for Christian women who want to grow in both spiritual authority and executive excellence. Learn more and join the interest list here https://www.iamkelleyjohnson.com/rayah

EMERGE! Rise-up, Be Fearless, Take Possession of Your Purpose
Kelley's book about overcoming trauma to find your God-given purpose.

INFINITE: The Power of Love
A six-session Bible study about diversity, equity and inclusion.

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.

This show is not a substitute for professional therapy or advice. If you need professional support, we encourage you to seek a qualified mental health, medical, financial, legal, pastoral or other accredited professional.

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