How was Christianity used to justify slavery—and how did enslaved believers find freedom in the very faith used to control them? In Episode 16 of Kingdom Conversations, Apostle Dr. Dana Carson and the Carson family examine colonization, the transatlantic slave trade, and the emergence of the Black church. Drawing from The Five Watersheds of History and Theology, this conversation explores how economic interests and racial hierarchy shaped the way Christianity was taught—and how the gospel of the Kingdom and the work of the Holy Spirit continued to inspire faith, dignity, and transformation. IN THIS EPISODE: • The difference between the Kingdom of God and the church • Colonization, the Church of England, and economic power • How selective Bible teaching was used to reinforce slavery • Reflections on Ghana's Door of No Return • Secret worship gatherings and the emergence of the Black church • Richard Allen, Absalom Jones, and resistance to racial exclusion • Reading Scripture in context and recognizing cultural distortions • The Holy Spirit, freedom, and taking initiative in faith GET THE EPISODE 16 STUDY NOTES: https://forms.gle/vQ9QhkiBsYL7JkDW8 GO DEEPER WITH THE BOOK: The Five Watersheds of History and Theology by Dr. Dana Carson https://shop.drdanacarson.com/products/the-five-watersheds-of-history-theology Explore the historical shifts discussed throughout this series and examine how culture, politics, race, and economics have influenced Christian faith and practice. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: How has learning church history changed the way you understand your faith? Share your thoughts and questions below. Like this episode, subscribe, and share it with someone ready for a deeper Kingdom conversation. NEXT EPISODE: Westernization of the gospel. The Kingdom is ready. Are you? #KingdomConversations #DanaCarson #ChurchHistory #BlackChurch #KingdomOfGod