Discover the unexpected impact of faith in the legal profession with attorney Robert Callahan. His new book 'Fire in the Whole' challenges the norms of white Christianity and its impact on racial dynamics. But there's a twist – find out how his legal practice integrates faith in a way that's both surprising and enlightening. Stay tuned for a revealing conversation that's sure to leave you thinking. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the transformative power of integrating faith in legal practice. Explore the crucial role of legal support in addressing workplace abuse. Uncover the impact of white Christianity on complex racial dynamics. Learn effective strategies for overcoming spiritual trauma in the legal profession. Navigate the intricate intersection of politics and religion in modern America. My special guest is Robert Callahan Robert is an author and accomplished attorney, at Callahan & King, PLLC in Waco, Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Gonzaga University and a Juris Doctorate at Baylor University School of Law where he teaches a course entitled Integrating Faith and Legal Practice. In 2020, Robert was named Lawyer of the Year by the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association. With an undeniable talent for blending humor and insight, he tackles the issues of law, race, and religion. Robert’s book FIRE IN THE WHOLE: Embracing Our Righteous Anger with White Christianity and Reclaiming Our Wholeness is available for pre-order. Follow Robert at: TikTok1: https://www.tiktok.com/@rcallahanwaco2 TikTok2: https://www.tiktok.com/@rcallahanwaco3 Insta:  https://www.instagram.com/rcallahan_waco/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/rcallahanwaco?s=21 The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:02 - Introduction to the Podcast 00:00:25 - Betterhelp Sponsorship 00:01:35 - Introduction to Robert Callahan 00:02:19 - Reaction to Potential First Woman President 00:11:15 - Robert's Experience with Right-Wing Christianity 00:15:31 - The Dehumanizing Effects of Fundamentalism 00:16:12 - Experience in the Largest Muslim Nation 00:17:28 - The Packaging of Fundamentalism 00:20:40 - The Recruitment of College-Age Students 00:25:28 - White Christianity and Nationalism 00:32:02 - Lack of acknowledgment for Black deaths 00:34:38 - Tokenization and dehumanization 00:35:14 - Misogynoir and racism 00:37:28 - Foundational aspects of racism 00:45:25 - Integrating faith in legal practice 00:46:45 - The Importance of a Mission Beyond Self 00:47:55 - Mission of Justice and Fairness 00:49:35 - Embracing Righteous Anger and Reclaiming Wholeness 00:51:32 - Challenging Conversations and Mutual Understanding 01:00:56 - Fighting Abuse in Churches and Workplace Environments 01:02:04 - Introduction and Appreciation 01:02:50 - Embracing Righteous Anger 01:03:14 - Observations from Other Countries 01:04:15 - 200th Episode Celebration 01:05:12 - Farewell and Call to Action https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com (Leave a voicemail to be potentially featured in our 200th episode.) https://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/ https://www.twitter.com/@awodpod https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifference https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/ https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices