It's the final week of the summer season. Here are some thought-provoking links for reflection and conversation:

MLK’s young granddaughter speak at rally commemorating the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington: https://www.ajc.com/news/yolanda-king-granddaughter-of-mlk-speaks-at-anniversary-of-march-on-washington/UTG5FMN6JJDHPF5RRLLWGCZ2VU/

“Influencers” come to Christian higher ed: https://annehelen.substack.com/p/welcome-the-covid-influencer

Why do so many in Christianity long for power? An interesting look: https://dianabutlerbass.substack.com/p/the-price-of-power?fbclid=IwAR17GYOnZ1y_GcGz-UgqoGXQYTZq8cL_0HJ3mBGTqr5jHHhc6w3See1ypBo.

A woman who is the most recent object of online mockery speaks up powerfully: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/08/9987054/new-teacher-challenge?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=news_tab&utm_content=algorithm&fbclid=IwAR0hz6DyCJ1DT03MY9DlrQCCkGlI_ccDpHOyrN6hLLUSF_AyMNYU1KJATGU

Unchecked power: When no one is accountable, it’s time to watch the watchers: https://religionunplugged.com/news/2020/8/27/let-liberty-university-be-a-lesson-in-unchecked-power

Nashotah House seminary is offering a free course "The Bible and Theology in Color" taught by Esau McCauley. (Dr. McCauley is on the advisory board for the Pelican Project.)  https://www.nashotah.edu/incolor

Podcast of the week: Wendy Alsup is a guest on Persuasion, the Christ & Pop Culture podcast, hosted by Erin Straza and Hannah Anderson. They're discussing the Prosperity Gospel as it relates to suffering, and more: https://christandpopculture.com/persuasion-197-getting-by-with-wendy-alsup/