Know Own Change by Joshua Clemons & Hazen Stevens | Review

 

In their book Know Own Change, authors Joshua Clemons and Hazen Stevens urge readers to tear down racism and be united as one. Obviously (I should hope) everyone reading this review can agree that is something we all want. However, it's more difficult to know how we can get there. Throughout this book, the authors describe how we can reach this goal, and how doing so is how we can follow God's instruction for the world. 

The authors describe how kingdom diversity and gospel-centered reconciliation is God's plan for the world, and how we can see that in Scripture. Gospel love says that our neighbor's problems become our own, so it is clear that we all have the responsibility to combat racism. They also explain the history of racism in America and the church, so we can understand what happened to get to where we are today. 

The theme of this book is to know, own, and change. We need to understand the way racism continues to oppress our brothers and sisters, own our own biases and privilege, and change ourselves and the world around us. They clearly show readers what knowing, owning, and changing looks like in practice, giving readers clear steps forward upon completion of this book, which I think is the most important part of the puzzle that is often missed. Readers can use and apply what they've learned and help combat racism in very real ways.

Overall, I gave this book 5/5 stars.

*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.