All God’s Children Got Shoes

In this heartfelt sermon, Trevor Wentt delves into the essence of a liberating church by drawing on the black spiritual 'All God's Children Got Shoes' and exploring its resonance with 1 Corinthians 12:4-11. Wendt emphasizes the importance of recognizing and utilizing our diverse spiritual gifts for the common good, promoting equality, dignity, and communal purpose. With references to modern cultural icons like 'My Hero Academia' and personal stories of faith communities on the margins, this sermon invokes a powerful call to action for creating communities of connection and dismantling structures of oppression.

00:00 Introduction to the Series

00:25 Welcoming Trevor Wendt

01:32 Anime and Power Dynamics

03:40 Exploring Spiritual Gifts

07:22 Understanding the Triadic Formula

12:26 The Common Good and Spiritual Gifts

17:28 Dignity for All

23:36 You Are Enough

28:22 Call to Action