Show Notes
In this episode, Tim Whitaker brings on Starlett Thomas to explore the deep roots of racial violence, white supremacy, and the importance of truth-telling in healing and justice.
Starlett's Website | Racelessgospel.com
Chapters
03:40 Starlett Thomas shares her background and calling
10:05 The body, memory, and racial trauma in America
12:55 The history of lynching and racial violence
17:02 The religion of whiteness and its rituals
36:05 White body supremacy as heresy
44:39 Closing thoughts and call to truth-telling
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