Picturing God with Grace Ji-Sun Kim
Season 1, episode 8 of Theology on Purpose
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Show Notes
The heart of the episode:
In this thought-provoking episode of Theology on Purpose, I’m joined by theologian, author, and professor Grace Ji-Sun Kim to discuss her book When God Became White. She shares how her personal experiences as a Korean immigrant shaped her theological journey and led her to ask hard but necessary questions about racism, representation, and the image of God in the church and culture.
Together, we explore how the dominant portrayal of God as white and male has contributed to systems of oppression—both within the church and in broader society. Grace explains the deep consequences of this limited image of God and invites listeners to consider the beauty of alternative ways of imagining God as seen in Scripture.
We also discuss how the influence of Christianity extends far beyond the church pews, shaping cultural values, laws, and social norms—even among those who don’t identify as Christian. Grace challenges us to examine how our theology impacts our treatment of others and calls for a more expansive, inclusive, and faithful vision of God rooted in Scripture.
If you’ve ever struggled with the disconnect between the God you were taught to picture and the God you sense in Scripture, this conversation will offer fresh insight, spiritual depth, and a call to holy imagination.
Mentioned in this episode:
When God Became White by Grace Ji-Sun Kim
Earthbound by Grace Ji-Sun Kim
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