Adam Coleman, founder of
and author of "From Black Victim to Black Victor," joins Will Spencer to discuss the importance of personal empowerment and the responsibility that comes with having a voice in today's digital landscape.Adam shares his journey from agnosticism to faith, emphasizing how his experiences shaped his perspective on truth and grace. The conversation touches on the challenges of navigating social media, the necessity of sincerity in communication, and the profound impact of sharing personal stories.
Coleman highlights the significance of empathy and understanding in addressing complex social issues, urging listeners to engage thoughtfully rather than react impulsively. Through their dialogue, both Spencer and Coleman advocate for a more compassionate approach to discourse, recognizing the power of their platforms to inspire and uplift others.
Takeaways:
Adam discusses the cultural narratives around victimhood and personal empowerment
He highlights the importance of using social media responsibly
The episode delves into the significance of authenticity and integrity in both personal and online interactions
Coleman shares his personal journey from agnosticism to faith
The conversation stresses the value of empathy and understanding in discourse
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MONOLOGUE INTRO
Hello, my name is Will Spencer, and welcome to The Will Spencer podcast.
This is a weekly show featuring in-depth conversations with authors, leaders, and influencers who help us understand our changing world. New episodes release every Friday.
My guest this week is Adam Coleman, founder of Wrong Speak Publishing, contributor to the New York Post, Newsweek, and Daily Mail, and author of "From Black Victim To Black Victor: Identifying the ideologies, behavioral patterns and cultural norms that encourage a victimhood complex."
Having a social media platform carries real responsibility. Sure, there's always temptation to post hot takes, crying videos, or pure clickbait. And if you think engagement is a drug, influence is something else entirely.
But behind every social media post are human beings - lots of them. Yes, there are bots, federal agents, and trolls who want you gone. But mixed in are actual people made in God's image, whom we can edify, inspire, and even lead to Christ.
This January, I wrote a tweet about India that got 23 million views. For context, a typical tweet gets 1500 views, a good one might hit 6000. Something viral might reach tens or even hundreds of thousands. But 23 MILLION? That's all of Florida. It went truly global.
That tweet, by God's grace, doubled my Twitter followers overnight to 28,000. Combined with Instagram and YouTube, it's given me a mega microphone and significant status. I've been soul-searching about this power to reach millions with something I wrote at a burger shop.
I've concluded that a platform is God's gift. No one can force a viral tweet - it's His sovereignty working through algorithms. He chooses what spreads and who sees it, including you, right now.
Maybe that's too detailed, but I see no other way to view it, especially believing work is worship, which I do.
In other words, your attention is a gift I'm called to steward. You could be doing anything else right now. Thank you, by the way.
The question then becomes, what am I going to do with that attention in a way that glorifies God? The temptation of social media is to glorify ourselves, our opinions, our wit, our bodies, our wealth, and more. But a PostMil mindset calls us to build Christ's kingdom online as much as anywhere, starting with how and why we speak through these digital microphones.
A bit like the question "If I pull the sword from the stone, will I become a tyrant?" social media asks, "With this platform, will I speak truth in love?"
Which brings me to Adam Coleman. Despite Wrong Speak's name, he's not trying to be provocative. He's thoughtful, wanting to humanize social media and extend more grace. He encourages taking responsibility for what we post.
Some might say this approach will fail when it's easier to attack those we disagree with. But his 140,000 Twitter followers suggest otherwise. Through Wrong Speak Publishing, he's meeting a crucial need - speaking peace amid war without compromising truth. He shows how truth in love can still impact, seasoned with salt. It's earthly and divine combined, a model that edifies, inspires, and sanctifies.
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One quick note: there were some recording errors that my platform couldn't repair. While they're mostly minor, some listeners might notice them. I considered re-recording, but there are some powerful moments here that really show who Adam is, moments we couldn't recapture. Lightning in a bottle, you might say.
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And please welcome this week’s guest on the podcast. The founder of Wrong Speak Pubkishing and the author of From Black Victim to Black Victor, Adam Coleman.
