In this episode, Native American evangelist Emmitt Mckenzie shares his philsophy of ethnic reconciliation as well as how past atrocities can impede evangelization efforts among Native Americans.

A Gospel for All Nations and Tribes: A Conversation with Emmitt Mckenzie (Part 1)

Nov 17th, 2021 22m 47s

In this episode, Native American evangelist Emmitt Mckenzie shares his compelling life story.

A Conversation with Dr. Lee Brand about Race and Reconciliation (Part 2)

Nov 10th, 2021 21m 31s

In this episode, Dr. Akers continues to talk with Dr. Lee Brand, the 1st Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention, about issues related to ethnic reconciliation.

A Conversation with Dr. Lee Brand about Race and Reconciliation (Part 1)

Nov 3rd, 2021 20m 45s

In this episode, Dr. Akers talks with Dr. Lee Brand, the 1st Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention, about issues related to ethnic reconciliation.

Brazil, Biraciality, and Brawner (Part 2)

Oct 27th, 2021 20m 9s

In this episode, Dr. Akers continues to discuss with author and missiologist Dr. Jeff Brawner issues such as culture, unity, and what we can learn from Brazilians about racial reconciliation.

Brazil, Biraciality, and Brawner (Part 1)

Oct 20th, 2021 20m 9s

In this episode, Dr. Akers sits down with author and missiologist Dr. Jeff Brawner to talk about issues such as culture, unity, and what we can learn from Brazilians about racial reconciliation.

One Lord, One Faith: Part 2

Oct 13th, 2021 24m 18s

In this episode, Dr. Ken Lewis continues to interview Matt Akers regarding Salmerica, racial reconciliation, and his new book on reconciliation and the church. https://www.amazon.com/One-Lord-Faith-Reconciliation-Testament/dp/1734191570/ref=sr_

One Lord, One Faith: Part 1 (Our 100th Episode!)

Oct 6th, 2021 25m 21s

In the 100th episode of the Salmerica Podcast, Dr. Ken Lewis interviews Matt Akers regarding Salmerica, racial reconciliation, and his new book on reconciliation and the church. https://www.amazon.com/One-Lord-Faith-Reconciliation-Testament/dp/

Salmerica Selects: Recognizing and Avoiding Stereotypes about Multiracial People

Sep 29th, 2021 11m 56s

In this classic episode, Dr. Akers discusses some of the most common stereotypes about multiracial people that continue to persist.

Salmerica Selects: Do You Speak Mexican? Misconceptions about Hispanics

Sep 22nd, 2021 19m 28s

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), Dr. Akers dedicates this episode to the discussion of Hispanics. Contrary to popular belief, not all Hispanics come from Mexico, and there is no such thing as the Mexican languag

Salmerica Selects: Reconciliation is Only the Beginning

Sep 15th, 2021 28m 21s

In this episode, Dr. Akers shares a message he delivered in the chapel of Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, TN. This detailed examination of Acts 13:1-3 explores: 1) The importance of Christians from different ethnocultural b

Salmerica Selects: All Things To All People

Sep 8th, 2021 34m 58s

In this classic episode, Dr. Akers discusses how the apostle Paul's concept of becoming all things to all people in 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 can help us to love, appreciate, and minister to people from cultures, ethnicities, and languages other th

Salmerica Selects: First Things First

Sep 1st, 2021 11m 51s

In this classic episode, Dr. Akers discusses a problem that can doom reconciliation efforts before they even begin.

Salmerica Selects: The Myth of Just Preaching the Gospel

Aug 25th, 2021 9m 51s

In this classic episode, Dr. Akers explains how the myth of "just preaching the gospel" affects the issue of racial reconciliation.

Salmerica Selects: The Myth of Color Blindness

Aug 18th, 2021 9m 11s

In this episode, Dr. Akers discusses the myth of colorblindness. Like a zombie that never dies, the belief that we can ignore race, ethnicity, and culture continues to return no matter how many times the concept is debunked. This episode will c

Salmerica Selects: Why were Believers First Called Christians at Antioch?

Aug 11th, 2021 6m 39s

In this classic episode, Dr. Akers argues that the ethnocultural unity that believers enjoyed at the church of Antioch is the reason why they were the first to be called Christians.

Salmerica Selects: Is the Old Testament Xenophobic? A Look at the "Mixed Multitude" in Exodus 12:38

Aug 4th, 2021 8m 46s

In this classic episode, Dr. Akers discusses the mixed multitude that left Egypt alongside the Israelites in Exodus 12:38, using the text to demonstrate that the Old Testament does not express a xenophobic ethic.

Salmerica Selects: Asian American Discrimination in the Midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Jul 28th, 2021 12m 45s

In this classic episode, Dr. Akers draws attention to the discrimination that has occurred against Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. He also encourages listeners to support their Asian American neighbors.

Salmerica Selects: What Color Was Jesus?

Jul 21st, 2021 8m 49s

In this classic episode, Dr. Akers, explains that people have depicted Jesus' physical appearance in a variety of ways. Some see Him as an African, while others depict Him as Nordic. What did Jesus really look like? In this episode, Dr. Akers e

Salmerica Selects: Three Barriers to Racial Reconciliation in the United States

Jul 14th, 2021 13m 9s

In this classic episode, Dr. Akers discusses three barriers to racial reconciliation that exist in the United States: 1) The recent past; 2) Habits; and 3) Politics.

Salmerica Selects: Equally Yoked, A Premarital Counseling Guide for Multiethnic Christians

Jul 7th, 2021 12m 2s

In this classic episode, Dr. Akers provides an overview of his book on multiethnic marriage. You can learn more about the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Equally-Yoked-Premarital-Counseling-Multiethnic/dp/1498229492/ref=sr_1_2?dchi

Salmerica Selects: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Multiracial Marriages

Jun 28th, 2021 12m 6s

In this episode, Dr. Akers revists a topic he addressed in an earlier episode. He shares the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of multiracial marriages, and makes the case that multiracial couples are an excellent resource for helping to faci

Salmerica Selects: Is Racial Colorblindness Real?

Jun 21st, 2021 13m 49s

In this episode, Dr. Akers revists a topic he addressed in an earlier episode. He discusses whether it's appropriate to use the phrase "I don't see color." A bonus topic examines what Scripture teaches about the topic of segregation.

Salmerica Selects: Should We Remove Confederate Statues and Tombs from Public Spaces?

Jun 14th, 2021 13m 28s

In this episode, Dr. Akers revists a topic he addressed in an earlier episode. He discusses Confederate statues and tombs in public spaces as well as some pointers on having productive conversations about race.