Mixed Ethnic Identity in the American Church with Eli Bonilla Jr.

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One of our favorite topics to discuss on Truth Over Tribe is race and ethnicity, but one related topic we have yet to explore here is mixed ethnic identity. Today, we’re excited to do that when Eli Bonilla Jr., author of “Mixed: Embracing Complexity by Uncovering Your God-Led Identity,” joins Patrick on the pod! You’ll hear all about Eli’s experience having a mixed ethnic heritage, why he always felt caught in the middle, and why, after 2020, he stopped identifying as a white man. Eli dives into the differences between race and ethnicity and explains why ethnicity is a healthier, more biblical lens from which to view things. He answers why Christians tend to too easily fall prey to the culture’s conversations and explains why we don’t have to pick and choose which topics matter most. Plus, why does the conversation of race and ethnicity exclude so many people of color? And what message would he give to churches that are predominantly one race? Listen now!

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