Black Faith Before Colonizers: A Conversation w/ Pastor Kristian A. Smith
Podcast: Lurie Breaks It DownPublished On: Thu Mar 19 2026
Description: Pastor Kristian A. Smith joins to challenge traditional religious interpretations, discussing how seminary education revealed contradictions in biblical teachings and offering a more liberating theological perspective focused on love rather than fear. Kristian A. Smith is a public theologian, Spiritual Humanist, and digital pastor of The Faith Community Virtual — an inclusive, justice-rooted ministry anchored in Greatest Commandment Theology. A proud child of the Black Church and fifth-generation Baptist preacher, Kristian holds a Master of Divinity from Mercer University's McAfee School of Theology. He is the host of Holy Smokes: Cigars and Spirituality and the author of "Breaking All The Rules and Question Your Answers: A Deconstruction Survival Guide." Known for deconstructing harmful theology and advancing spiritual liberation, Kristian builds beloved community one honest conversation at a time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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