Faith, Race, + Reconciliation

Above The Noise explores the intersection of faith, race, and reconciliation in our polarised culture. People of faith should be leaders of reconciliation, however different points of view about race and culture can result in frustration. In this show we discuss those challenges and more to try and find common ground.

ABOUT

Grantley Martelly, M.S., MA

Grantley is a bi-vocational minister in Seattle, Washington. When he’s not working as a transportation consultant, his ministry focuses on reconciling the demands of faith with the issues of race, justice and culture.

He is available for speaking engagements as well as a moderator for public meetings, town halls and religious gatherings.

Available for speaking and for moderating meetings, town halls, etc.

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33. Kendrick Glover: An Advocate, Pt.1

March 27, 2022
Kendrick Glover is the founder of Glover Empowerment Mentoring (GEM) based in Kent, WA. Kendrick was born in Natchez, Mississippi and after some wandering years moved to Seattle to get away from further trouble. In Seattle, he found his calling to teach young people to find their path to their full potential. At GEM he is doing just that. With…
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32: Letter To My White Friends Still Struggling With Calls For Justice

March 11, 2022
This letter to my white friends who are still struggling with calls for racial and social justice and who, at times, feel that they are being called racist simply because they are white.  It has taken me many versions to come to this recording and it is intended to help clarify some of the terminology and challenges that they may…
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31: Ev Tustin – Voluntary Displacement Pt. 2

February 4, 2022
We are concluding our conversation with Pastor Ev Tustin of Hillside Church in Kent, WA. He speaks of voluntary displacement - making room for a broader diversity of voices, and coming to grips with difficult realizations that challenge one's version of the truth. He continues to point out ways that people of faith can engage the community in productive and…

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