What happens when Divine Nine membership collides with Christian faith? Dr. Lama Montgomery tackles this question head-on, challenging the notion that Black Greek Letter Organizations and spiritual commitment must exist in separate worlds.

Drawing from her personal journey as a Sigma at Ohio University in 1988, Dr. Montgomery reveals how these organizations—born from necessity when Black students were excluded from mainstream campus opportunities—can become powerful platforms for Kingdom impact. Rather than viewing Greek letters as something to hide or compartmentalize, she encourages members to see them as divinely positioned influence opportunities.

The podcast explores practical approaches to integrating faith within BGLO culture: building accountability networks that start with just one other believer, transforming traditional service projects into spiritual touchpoints, and developing cross-organizational collaborations through movements like Sacred Greeks. Through compelling examples—from campus Bible studies that attracted Greeks and non-Greeks alike to service events where prayer became as important as the practical help offered—Dr. Montgomery demonstrates how Kingdom purpose can amplify the historic missions of these organizations.

"Your letters are not a curse," she emphasizes, "they're a powerful platform if you'll let God use them that way." Like Joseph in Egypt or Daniel in Babylon, today's Divine Nine members can maintain their cultural identity while leveraging their visibility for spiritual impact. Ready to reimagine what your Greek experience could be? Join the Sacred Greeks movement and discover how your letters can build not just your personal brand, but God's Kingdom too.

Are you ready to connect faith and Greek life like never before?

For a limited time, you can join Sacred Greeks Skool FREE for 90 days. This is more than just a community—it’s a movement. Inside, you’ll find exclusive courses, accountability Prayer Pods, leadership labs, service resources, testimonies, and a family of believers who understand your journey as a Greek and a Christian.

🔥 What you’ll get when you join (FREE for 90 days):

• A 7-Day Onboarding Challenge to jumpstart your growth
• Prayer Pods for daily encouragement & accountability
• Templates & resources for witnessing and community service
• Live Q&A with Dr. Lyman Montgomery and other mentors
• A safe, faith-centered space to grow in leadership and legacy

👋 Don’t just wear your letters—live your faith through them.

👉 Join Sacred Greeks Skool today, FREE for 90 days, and discover how your Greek experience can become a Kingdom legacy.

What happens when cherished cultural traditions seem to clash with spiritual convictions? This question stands at the heart of one of the most passionate debates within the Black Christian community – the compatibility of Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs) with Christian faith.

Dr. Lyman A. Montgomery III's book "Sacred, Not Sinful" provides a thoughtful framework for navigating this complex terrain. Critics question whether BGLO rituals reference pagan deities, whether initiation oaths compete with allegiance to Christ, and whether organizational secrecy contradicts Christian transparency. Meanwhile, Christian BGLO members often see their involvement as actively embodying core principles of service, scholarship, and leadership.

The conversation reveals something profound about how we approach cultural discernment. Montgomery identifies what he calls "selective condemnation" – the tendency to scrutinize BGLOs while overlooking similar pagan origins in widely accepted Western traditions. Christmas trees, wedding rings, our calendar system (with days named after Thor and Saturn), and even the word "money" all have pagan roots that we rarely question. This inconsistency challenges us to examine potential double standards in spiritual evaluation.

BGLO secrecy takes on new meaning when placed within the historical context of African American experience, where coded communication served as essential tools for survival and resistance. From cornrow hairstyles that encoded escape routes during slavery to Negro spirituals with hidden messages, this tradition of "hidden in plain sight" communication represents cultural ingenuity rather than occult practice.

Whether choosing to remain in a BGLO as "salt and light" or stepping away because of personal conviction, the core question becomes one of lordship – who or what has ultimate authority in our lives? Biblical models like Joseph in Egypt and Daniel in Babylon remind us that faithfulness is possible in every context, not by withdrawing from the world but by shining brightly within it. What might God be asking you to release, or perhaps to redeem?

Are you ready to connect faith and Greek life like never before?

For a limited time, you can join Sacred Greeks Skool FREE for 90 days. This is more than just a community—it’s a movement. Inside, you’ll find exclusive courses, accountability Prayer Pods, leadership labs, service resources, testimonies, and a family of believers who understand your journey as a Greek and a Christian.

🔥 What you’ll get when you join (FREE for 90 days):

• A 7-Day Onboarding Challenge to jumpstart your growth
• Prayer Pods for daily encouragement & accountability
• Templates & resources for witnessing and community service
• Live Q&A with Dr. Lyman Montgomery and other mentors
• A safe, faith-centered space to grow in leadership and legacy

👋 Don’t just wear your letters—live your faith through them.

👉 Join Sacred Greeks Skool today, FREE for 90 days, and discover how your Greek experience can become a Kingdom legacy.

Are you ready to connect faith and Greek life like never before?

For a limited time, you can join Sacred Greeks Skool FREE for 90 days. This is more than just a community—it’s a movement. Inside, you’ll find exclusive courses, accountability Prayer Pods, leadership labs, service resources, testimonies, and a family of believers who understand your journey as a Greek and a Christian.

🔥 What you’ll get when you join (FREE for 90 days):

• A 7-Day Onboarding Challenge to jumpstart your growth
• Prayer Pods for daily encouragement & accountability
• Templates & resources for witnessing and community service
• Live Q&A with Dr. Lyman Montgomery and other mentors
• A safe, faith-centered space to grow in leadership and legacy

👋 Don’t just wear your letters—live your faith through them.

👉 Join Sacred Greeks Skool today, FREE for 90 days, and discover how your Greek experience can become a Kingdom legacy.