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This sermon is the third of nine in a series of sermons given in Marsh Chapel that are titled "The Inward Journey." In this sermon, Thurman reflects upon Meister Eckhart's description of the Godhead. In his dissection of Eckhart's Godhead, Thurman wrestles with the tension between the external Godhead that exists in the world, and the internal Godhead that wrestles within the self, noting "The Godhead is trying to break through to the Godhead that is within me." Considering this sermon series'…

Thurman reflects on the ongoing tension between individual freedom and the state's authority, drawing parallels with early Christian practices and the challenges of asserting one's identity under societal pressures. He explores how personal experiences, particularly related to race, religion, and authority, shape an individual's understanding of their role within a larger system, stressing the importance of knowing where to draw the line when confronting power structures.

Thurman explores the profound spiritual journey and psychological struggles individuals face in reconciling their internal conflicts and self-awareness. He reflects on how love, self-acceptance, and the concept of the Savior play crucial roles in personal growth, while acknowledging the complexities of human existence, vulnerability, and the search for deeper meaning.

This recording is a part of a wider series of conversations from September to October of 1980 where Howard Thurman met with a variety of young men and women who were discerning their calling to ministry. Thurman poses the intent of this group as an opportunity to "open up for one's self the moving, vital, creative push of God, while God is still disguised in the movement of God's self." The majority of this recording is a group of young people working through the nature of temptation, and Jesus'…