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34. Shifts for the Journey Ahead 03.09.2025 30min

As a new program year begins at Faith and Justice, Angie and Peter reflect on the shifts shaping their journeys—from rhetoric to embodiment and from triumphalism to lament. They wrestle with questions of knowledge and power, draw wisdom from Martin Luther King Jr. and Howard Thurman, and close with hopes and guidance for the road ahead. To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

33. Race, Faith, and the Slippery Slope toward Authoritarianism 30.06.2025 50min

Angie and Peter explore race, biblical interpretation, and the slippery slope from authority to authoritarianism. Along the way, they reflect on their personal journeys toward a more diverse and expansive vision of theology. 

32. Immigration and Justice 07.05.2025 44min

In this podcast, Angie Hong and Daniel Montanez tackle “Immigration and Justice,” covering topics like cosmopolitanism vs. communitarianism, distinctions between the border-line and the borderlands, and what it means to do theology from the margins through the lens of migration. We apologize for the garbled audio in the last few minutes of the podcast. To learn more about Daniel Montanez’s work at the Mygration Christian Conference, visit: https://www.mygrationchristianconference.com.

31. A Journey Across Genders 23.03.2025 32min

Angie Hong and Peter Choi talk with Paula Stone Williams about what she has learned in transitioning from a man to a woman. Topics range from gender in Hollywood, loneliness, accommodation, sacrifice, and what it means to be a good friend and ally. To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

30. The Power of Community 27.02.2025 42min

Angie Hong and Peter Choi talk with special guest Devin Singh, Associate Professor of Religion at Dartmouth College. They discuss Hahrie Han’s Undivided: The Quest for Racial Solidarity in an American Church, how Devin’s undergraduate students grappled with the book, the power of community and religion in the work of justice, and the promise and pitfall of talking about grace. To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

29. The Sacred Black Feminine and the Outward Journey 12.12.2024 33min

Angie Hong and Peter Choi discuss Christena Cleveland’s book, God Is a Black Woman, by retracing the progression of her public writings beginning with her first book, Disunity in Christ. Topics include whitemalegod, the Sacred Black Feminine, immigrant culture, grounding practices, and Christmas music. To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

28. Staying Awake in Bewildering Times 19.11.2024 38min

On the heels of a bewildering, bruising election, Angie and Peter talk with Tyler Sit, author of Staying Awake: The Gospel for Changemakers, covering topics as varied as music therapy, spiritual composting, hip hop, Christianity vs. Christendom, and staying in community through hard times. To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

27. From Passing to Flourishing 30.09.2024 34min

At the beginning of a new program year, Angie and Peter talk about the theme for September: Starting Points. Topics covered include Keri Day’s “Learning to Pass,” J. S. Park’s The Voices We Carry, what it means to move beyond Christian faith as a civilizing project of colonialism to a force for everyone’s liberation and flourishing. To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

26. Punched in the Face by Theology 23.05.2023 31min

Liz and Peter talk about about art and justice as well as the work of justice in a multi-faith world. They discuss at length two different renditions of the national anthem by our webinar speaker, Daniel Roumain, representing protest and proclaim. And terms like polysemy, multivocality, and epistemological humility lead to a conversation on our need to learn from others, especially people of various faith traditions. To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

25. Gender and Justice 28.04.2023 44min

Liz and Peter talk about gender and justice, addressing gender in immigrant churches and Asian American cultures, new ways of reading the stories of Adam and Eve with the help of Katherine Bushnell, a new community called Miriam’s Song led by Rev. Riana Shaw Robinson, and more. A few resources mentioned: Kristin DuMez, A New Gospel for Women: Katharine Bushnell and the Challenge of Christian Feminism Miriam’s Song Church To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

24. Deconstruction Spirituality 24.02.2023 29min

Liz asks Peter about the Future of Faith Conference which happened in January. They spend the bulk of their time discussing a new piece by Peter entitled, “Deconstruction Spirituality: Five Shifts for the Future of Faith,” which will appear in the June 2023 issue of The Christian Century. To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

23. The Blessing of Darkness in Advent 20.12.2022 40min

In this final episode of 2022, Liz and Peter share what Advent and Christmas mean to them, the gifts of womanism, Black liberation theology, the limits of academic theology, and progressive Christianity. They wrap up their conversation by reflecting on why the darkness of Advent may be a blessing to be savored beyond just a season. To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

22. What Does It Mean to Be an Evangelical (No More)? 19.12.2022 40min

In this episode focusing on our November theme (the Long Journey), Liz and Peter discuss his previous statement that he might still be an evangelical, delving into the history of evangelicalism and the long journey of spirituality that forms each of us today. They also discuss supersessionism, the weaponization of the Bible, the peculiar (rancid?) smell of evangelicalism, and why the Episcopal Church and other mainline denominations may not be the solution post-evangelicals and exvangelicals think they may be. They also discuss Mark Noll's America's Book: The Rise and Decline of a Bible Civilization, 1794-1911 and the ways the Bible has been a blessing a burden in their lives and in American Christianity. To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

21. The Sound of the Genuine 02.11.2022 33min

Liz Lin and Peter Choi discuss Cole Arthur Riley’s book and webinar, which occurred at our fall gathering in Denver. They cover a range of topics including Howard Thurman’s invitation to hear the sound of the genuine, the doctrine of total depravity, internalized racism, the hubris behind some projects of evangelization, and their own spiritual journeys. A surprising realization (confession?) at the end that one of them may still be an evangelical brings this episode to a sudden conclusion, to be continued next time! To watch the webinar with Cole Arthur Riley and to dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

20. The Inward Journey 20.10.2022 51min

Peter Choi and Liz Lin talk about the struggle of making the inward journey as Asian American Christians, the founding of PAAC (Progressive Asian American Christians), the role of place in spirituality, their respective sojourns in the Midwest, what it means to decolonize faith, code switching, and more. To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

19. Beginning in the Middle 06.10.2022 45min

Wrapping up our September unit, Liz Lin and Peter Choi discuss how being Asian American affects the ways we might draw boundaries, navigating white normativity, what to do with anger, why it’s important to learn from diverse voices, and more. Links to things we talked about: Saving Grace by Kirsten Powers The Voices We Carry by J. S. Park Letters to My Sister by Deborah Turner To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

18. A Community of Learning and Belonging 15.09.2022 46min

The Faith and Justice Podcast is back! In this opening episode for fall 2022, D.L. Mayfield, Liz Lin, and Peter Choi talk about the past, present, and future work of our community. D.L. and Peter fill us in on why the podcast ended so abruptly last season. And then they settle into a time of reflecting on what it means for us to be a community of learning and belonging. Links to things we talked about: This Here Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley Saving Grace by Kirsten Powers Register for our Fall Gathering in Denver (Oct 7-9) The Faith & Justice Network is an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

17. Damon Garcia 22.04.2022 47min

D.L. Mayfield talks with Damon Garcia about the subversive message of Easter, following a God who calls us to change, capitalism, mutual aid, the spiritual practice of relaxing, and more. A few resources mentioned:Follow Damon: YouTube / Instagram / Twitter / FacebookThe God Who Riots by Damon Garcia (coming out August 23, 2022!)Unruly Saint by D.L. Mayfield (coming out November 8, 2022!)Enfleshed - Liturgy That MattersThe Faith & Justice Network is an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

16. Money, Power, and Justice 14.04.2022 34min

Peter Choi talks with Julie Rodgers about money, power, and justice. They explore how money and power serve the status quo and perpetuate injustice, often in subtle and imperceptible ways. They also talk about moving from power hoarding to power sharing and conclude by reflecting on repentance as a vital step toward healing and justice. A few resources mentioned; find the books at your favorite bookstore or library:Find Julie online: website / Twitter / Instagram / FacebookOutlove: A Queer Christian Survival Story by Julie RodgersThe Myth Of The American Dream: Reflections on Affluence, Autonomy, Safety, and Power by D.L. MayfieldDebt Cancellation as Sovereign Crisis Management by Devin Singh

15. Emmy Kegler 23.03.2022 53min

D.L. Mayfield talks with Emmy Kegler, pastor and author of One Coin Found: How God’s Love Stretches to the Margins (2019) and All Who Are Weary: Easing the Burden on the Walk with Mental Illness (2021). They discuss growing up in low church and high church, learning from dogs and cats, the trauma and beauty of communion, making casseroles, the spiritual practice of homemaking, neurodivergence, and much more. A few resources mentioned:Find Emmy online: website / Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Podcast: Cafeteria ChristianOne Coin Found: How God's Love Stretches to the Margins by Emmy KeglerAll Who Are Weary: Easing the Burden on the Walk with Mental Illness by Emmy KeglerVirtual communion: Emmaus TableTake This Bread: A Radical Conversion by Sara MilesThe Faith and Justice Network is now available as a monthly or annual membership! Join our community and get access each month to several virtual webinars, video resources, curated readings, spiritual practices, online forums, and more. Join us for a month, a season, or a year or more. Visit www.faithjustice.net to learn more!