Friendship in Black and White
How two women with opposing views on social justice forged an unlikely friendship
When Monique Duson and Krista Bontrager first met, it was unlikely they would become friends.
Monique had been brought up in South Central Los Angeles by a mother who told her, “The only two things you have to do in this world are be black and die.”
Krista was a seminary-trained expositor and apologist who believed she couldn’t possibly be racist.
The catalyst for their friendship was daily two-hour walks together.
Each entered the relationship with hard words and harder emotions.
Their heated conversations frequently required time-outs.
But they persevered, believing the other was worth it.
Friendship in Black and White
How two women with opposing views on social justice forged an unlikely friendship
In this series, Monique and Krista tell the story of their friendship that led to co-founding the Center for Biblical Unity and writing their latest book Walking in Unity.
It will give you encouragement that robust friendship between blacks and whites is genuinely possible.
Podcast Episodes
Episode 1
Monique and Krista share why they persisted in their friendship, despite their differing views on social justice. Each shares how their assumptions about each other were shattered.
Episode 2
Monique and Krista's conversations become heated as they discuss parenting, racism, and politics--but they remain committed to each other as sisters in Christ.
Episode 3
Monique shares her experience on the receiving end of cancel culture. Krista trains parents to help their children maintain Christian values in our highly polarized society.
