The mass shooting at the Covenant School thrust Nashville into the international spotlight. And it hit particularly close to home for our city’s Christian communities.
In this episode, we explore how local faith leaders have been navigating this tragedy, which happened at a Christian school with many connections to other churches throughout Nashville, and discuss how religion has become intertwined with conversations about public safety and gun control.
But first, WPLN political reporter Blaise Gainey gives an update on the state legislature, which after the dramatic expulsions and subsequent reinstatements of Reps. Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson appears to be nearing the end of its session.
This episode was produced by Steve Haruch.
Guests:
- Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson, pastor at Koinonia Church
- Randy Lovelace, lead pastor at Christ Community Church
- Josh Graves, pastor at Otter Creek Church
- Rev. Kelli X, pastor at The Village Church
Related reading:
- The families of Covenant shooting victims begin laying their loved ones to rest
- Remembering the six victims of the Covenant School shooting
- ‘She was just a dynamo’: Longtime friend remembers Covenant School leader for mentorship and student empowerment
- ‘Prayer without action is not enough’: In the wake of the Covenant School shooting, parents call on Tennessee legislators to tighten gun laws
Special thanks to Elizabeth Madeira.
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