583: One Black Family’s Story about Poverty, Racism, & Grace with Esau McCaulley

Theologian and writer, Esau McCaulley, is back to talk about his new memoir “How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family’s Story of Hope and Survival in the American South.” He says there is grace in learning to tell the complicated facets of his family’s story, rather than reducing it to a single story about race, poverty, or trauma. McCaulley believes that’s a lesson we need to apply to America’s story as well. Also this week, David Brooks writes about the courage and wisdom of three women during World War II. What do their stories tell us about the Christian life today? Plus, why are men thinking so much about the Roman Empire? And a three-legged bear walks into a bar. Holy Post Plus:  Getting Schooled - The Social Gospel 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/89526626 0:00 - Intro   1:22 - Show starts   2:13 - Theme Song   2:35 - Sponsor - Magic Spoon Go to www.magicspoon.com/HOLYPOST and use code HOLYPOST to get $5 off   4:15 - A Three-Legged Bear Walks Into a Bar   10:23 - Men Thinking About Ancient Rome   16:58 - David Brooks’ article on women and wisdom   43:26 - Sponsor - Hiya Health Go to hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order   44:31 - Sponsor - Fabric by Gerber Life Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at www.meetfabric.com/HOLYPOST   45:43 - Interview Intro Esau McCaulley   49:32 - Why Esau wrote a memoir   54:28 - The Black American Experience   1:20:34 - Fatherhood   1:26:48 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   A Three-Legged Bear Walks Into a Bar https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/07/us/three-legged-bear-tripod-florida-lake-mary.html Men Think About the Roman Empire All the Time. Here’s What Women Say They Think About https://time.com/6315328/roman-empire-tiktok-trend-women-response/ The Feminine Way to Wisdom https://comment.org/the-feminine-way-to-wisdom/ Other resources: How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family's Story of Hope and Survival in the American South by Esau McCaulley https://amzn.to/44YMeSH   Esau McCaulley - https://esaumccaulley.com/   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.