Who Controls Your Church A Conversation w EbonyJanice

Lurie Daniel Favors welcomes theologian and spiritual leader EbonyJanice to examine Rwanda's closure of nearly 10,000 churches that failed to meet new government regulations on theological education, building codes, and sanitation. They explore the tension between preventing religious exploitation and respecting spiritual autonomy, questioning who has the authority to regulate faith practices. The conversation delves into personal spiritual connections versus institutional religion, the weaponization of Christianity throughout history, and how colonialism has shaped our relationship with spirituality. EbonyJanice encourages listeners to trust their inner knowing—their 'ori'—rather than blindly following external religious authorities, while acknowledging the importance of community in spiritual practice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.