Category: Books
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Reflections on “Soul Boom” by Rainn Wilson
Some reflections today about how many of the observations and prescriptions offered by Rainn Wilson in his book, “Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution” are in line with the Heal Our Culture” Project. We can all choose to live as “culture healers, not culture warriors.” Video Summary: On July 22, 2026, I recorded this reflection…
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Kelly Brown Douglas on Resurrection Hope
Along with members of our adult ACE Sunday School class at Caldwell Presbyterian Church, I have been reading the remarkable book Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter by the Very Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas. In addition to recommending the book, I want to share the following collection of audio and video resources…
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Update: March 13, 2026
Video available on Substack and YouTube. On March 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina, Wes Fryer shares a second video-style update for the Heal Our Culture Project, urging viewers to be “culture healers” and describing recent sources of hope through Zoom collaborations, the Thrive United for Democracy and Global Action conference recordings, and local work…
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Lessons from North Carolina
To “heal our culture,” we need to understand our culture. A few weeks ago, I bought a paper copy of “Lessons from North Carolina: Race, Religion, Tribe, and the Future of America” by Gene Nichol. Nichol is a lawyer and academic by trade, he has written several books, and this is my first time to…