Trillia Newbell joins us this week on the podcast to talk about diversity.  When we are tempted to get comfortable in relationships with people who look like us, Trillia encourages us to branch out, intentionally build relationships, and love our neighbors.  She discusses her experience being in the minority and challenges us to consider where our hearts lie on the issue. A little bit about the guest: Trillia Newbell is the author of several books including Sacred Endurance, If God is For Us, a 6-week Bible study on Romans 8, United, and the children’s book, God’s Very Good Idea. She currently serves as the Director of Community Outreach for the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. You can find her at trillianewbell.com and follow her on twitter at @trillianewbell. Support the podcast through Patreon Join our mailing list Check out our website Download Your Free Guide to Being Still! Resources: United by Trillia Newbell God’s Very Good Idea by Trillia Newbell (Children’s Book) The Front Porch United? We Pray Podcast with Isaac Adams ERLC (Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission) Jubilee Cookbook Trillia is listening to the audiobooks: Experiencing God Deep Work Atomic Habits Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass The Hunger Games She is reading commentaries on John for her Bible study teaching What’s Refreshing: God’s at work: Trillia’s being encouraged that God’s working through her ministry by hearing testimonies of people becoming Christians at her speaking events. Noteworthy quotes: “The workers are few- go, share” - 7:17 “Jesus died for anyone who would believe.  He’s given us on to ethnic mission” - 19:20 Questions for consideration: Where do you struggle with bias, stereotypes, being comfortable where God has called you to be loving? What does God’s call to ‘love your neighbor’ look like in your life?  Ask the Lord, “how can I most love my neighbor, pursue understanding, and others in love?” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/emma-koch/support