Mon Jan 20 2025

To realize MLK’s vision of a Beloved Community, we’re all called to live from a moral conscience that interconnects and permeates society with justice and peace. Working at the intersection of politics, religion, and education, Dr. Lerone Martin of Stanford University is carrying forward the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a social and historical context desperately in need of renewed moral imagination, connection across racial and economic divides, and the transformative power of love. In this conversation with Lerone Martin, we discuss: - How his spirituality integrates with the meaning of education and formation - The legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., his vision of thriving and justice, and the relevance of his life and writings for the contemporary world - The role of emotion and affect and music in Christian faith and spirituality - We dive into the core elements of MLK’s famous “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” - We explore the joint power of courag...