So, You're Not An Activist, White Friend? Well, it's About Damn Time You Became One.

The Beautiful Mess by John Pavlovitz Podcast · Feb 10, 2026 · 5m

White friend, you’re not an activist.

Or, at least maybe that’s the way you’ve always felt.

Perhaps you don’t see yourself in a street with a sign yelling slogans, shouting through a bullhorn on courthouse steps, wielding your social media profile like an independent news outlet, or standing at a school board meeting, elevating your voice to rise above the jeers of your hateful neighbors.

These things might all feel miles outside of what you’re comfortable with, and I understand, empathize, and respect that, I really do.

But here’s the thing: that’s too damn bad. It’s time to get comfortable…