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The way we look and many of the cultural practices we embrace are an intentional part of who God made us to be. We are one in Christ, and yet, there are traits and experiences that different cultural groups share, whether it is the texture of our hair, the color of our skin, or the types of food we eat. Her book, Crowned with Glory, is a great illustration of how she uses literature to help young Black women understand, appreciate and even celebrate their cultural identity while fully embracing that in Christ, “There is neither Jew nor Greek, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28, NIV). One of the things that has been on Dorena’s heart and influenced a lot of her current work is helping young people make sense of their identity and faith, particularly young Black girls. While her books target youth, the messaging contains critical truths for adult readers. She knew she had to do something and eventually found an outlet in writing children’s books. She was also agitated with seeing young Black women being discriminated against because of how God, the master creator, made them to be. She was uncomfortable with the idea that she had to divide her spiritual heritage and her natural one. My guest on today’s episode can relate.ĭorena Williamson is a wife, a mother of four, the first lady of a multi-racial church, and a best-selling author. Listen y’all, sometimes the thing that agitates you the most is where you will find your purpose and where God wants you to make an impact in the world. Have you ever been frustrated by a situation you determined was unfair or unjust? I mean something that not only bothered you, but compelled you to search for a solution. Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS