We continue our season of Critical Conversations with insightful discussions that educate, empower, and inspire! These dialogues concentrate on critical issues and concerns of clergy, the community, and beyond, focusing on those that impact us most in their breadth, scope, and relevance. On Monday, December 15, 2025, we embrace hope! We want to encourage us all to focus on and claim hope in spite of the chaos and fear mongering we see in this country, day after day. We want people to leave 2025 with hope and a "SHOUT," remembering the innate goodness of people and the indisputable goodness of God! Our guests are Doris Crenshaw, Founder/CEO, The Southern Youth Leadership Development Institute and Dr. Luther Smith, Jr., Author of "Hope is Here! Spiritual Practices for Pursuing Justice and Beloved Community/Professor Emeritus, Emory Candler School of Theology.