Hot Topics: Sex, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Eddie Long, and the Black Church

Hot Topics is hosted by Pastor Dennis A. Meredith & Tabernacle Baptist Church of Atlanta, GA.
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Today's Hot Topics: 'Sex, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Eddie Long, and the Black Church'


Episode 1: 'Clergy as Child Predators'

Episode 2: 'Hiding in the Closet'
Episode 3: 'Homosexuality is a Disorder?'
Episode 4: 'Eddie Long's Boys'
Episode 5: 'The Megachurch'
Episode 6: 'Questions from the Audience'


-Uncovering truths about human sexuality in a religious and academic context.-

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credits:
Executive Producer: Pastor Dennis A. Meredith
Producers: Captain Crazy Productions INC, Taylor Made Productions LLC, TBC Office Staff
Music: Pastor Dennis A. Meredith with Micah Meredith and the Anointed Voices of TBC
Sponsored by: Faith And Community Alliance
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Guest Speakers:

Dr. Jennifer Fennell


PsyD.-- Clinical Pyscholigist, Pathway Center of Psychotherapy, Norcross, GA
Dr. Fennell has 10 years experience in clinical psychology. she is specially trained in diagnosing Post traumatic stress disorder and treating trauma related mental health illnesses. Dr. Fennell has received trauma training at the Atlanta VAMC, and various locations in Hattiesburg, MS, including the Shafer Center for Crisis. Her credentials relating to the forum, as a Georgia licensed psychologist, include a dissertation on PTSD as well as specific training with sexual assault victims, combat veterans, and national disaster survivors. Other areas of specialized training include EMDR and sex addiction treatment. She is currently in private practice in Norcross, GA at the Pathway Center for Psychotherapy. Please feel free to visit her website for more information at www.renewedserenity.com

Dr. Professor Randall C. Bailey


Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Hebrew Bible Interdenominational Theological Center Atlanta, GA
BA, Brandeis University, AM in Social Service Administration, University of Chicago
MDiv, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, PhD in Old Testament, Emory University
Dr. Bailey is an ordained Baptist Minister and ideological critic whose publications concentrate on the intersections of race, gender, class, ethnicity, sexuality and power in the biblical text. He is the author of one book and editor/co-editor of 6 volumes dealing with biblical interpretation from racial/ethnic perspectives.

Professor David Cann


Over 15 years pastoral experience, also 12 years teaching as a Professor of Religion, Ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church currently an Adjunct Professor at the ITC.
B.A., 1978 Oberlin College;
M.Div., 1983, Interdenominational Theological Center;
M.A., 1992, Loyola University;
Ph.D., 1996, Chicago Theological Seminary