A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast

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Special Guest:
Kaya Oakes, Author of Not So Sorry: Abusers, False Apologies, and the Limits of Forgiveness & Senior Lecturer at UC Berkeley

Question of the Week:
We often hear in faith communities about the importance and even the “need” for forgiveness when someone wrongs us. But sometimes it just doesn’t feel like forgiveness may be warranted or deserved, such as in cases of abuse or when someone commits murder or mass evil. Calling for forgiveness can feel like a way to excuse problematic behavior and center the perpetrator rather than the victim. How do we navigate this as people of faith?

Not So Sorry: Abusers, False Apologies, and the Limits of Forgiveness

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Special Guest:
Lydia Wylie-Kellermann, Author of This Sweet Earth: Walking with Our Children in the Age of Climate Collapse

Guest Question:
What does it mean to be a parent in the age of climate change? How can parents wrestle with their own emotions and fears regarding climate change without simply passing them on to our kids? How can we also pass on hope?

This Sweet Earth: Walking with Our Children in the Age of Climate Collapse

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Special Guest:
Rev. Dr. Brandon Thomas Crowley, Pastor of Myrtle Baptist Church & Author of Queering Black Churches: Dismantling Heteronormativity in African American Congregations

Question of the Week:
Every congregation and community is different in terms of affirmation and inclusivity for our queer siblings. What has been your experience working with Black churches to become welcoming spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community?

Queering Black Churches: Dismantling Heteronormativity in African American Congregations

Myrtle Baptist Church 

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Enlaces Regionales para el Caribe con Misión Mundial Presbiteriana.

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Special Guest:
Rev. Dr. Aaron K. Stauffer, Director of Online and Lifelong Learning &
Associate Director of the Wendland-Cook Program in Religion and Justice,
Vanderbilt Divinity School

Question of the Week:
We hear about how churches have been historically instrumental in grassroots justice efforts through community organizing. But in a more politicized world, it seems churches may be more hesitant to get involved in community organizing. Are there elements of community organizing that churches could learn from? Are there elements of faith values or traditions that could be helpful for community organizers?

Listening to the Spirit: The Radical Social Gospel, Sacred Value, and Broad-based Community Organizing

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Special Guests:
Rev. Dong Hwan Lee, Representative of Q&A (Queer and Allies)
Hyeyoung Lee, Mission Co-worker, South Korea

Questions:
Please describe what you were thinking when you decided to give blessings at LGBTQ ceremony/pride festivals. You likely expected there to be pushback or consequences. Please tell us about that.

What work do you see remaining to be done regarding LGTBQ issues in South Korea? Even if there is still a lot of work to do, what gives you hope?

Do you see the Korean Methodist Church or other churches in South Korea becoming more inclusive and progressive on LGTBQ issues in the coming future?

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Korean Methodists excommunicate minister for performing blessings at LGBTQ+ pride events

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HAPPY PRIDE!

Special Guests:
Nia Chiaramonte and Katie J. Chiaramonte, Authors of Embracing Queer Family: Learning to Live Authentically in Our Families and Communities

Question of the Week:
What are the ways in which we embrace queer family? How does this change the definition of family?

Embracing Queer Family Learning to Live Authentically in Our Families and Communities

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Special Guest:
Emma Lockridge, Writer & Environmental Justice Activist

Question of the Week:
We hear stories about communities located near major facilities of manufacturing, oil, gas, or petroleum companies are impacted by those facilities in terms of their health and environment. One well known example is communities in “cancer alley” in Louisiana that are severely affected by air pollution from nearby petrochemical plants and refineries. But there are many other examples around the US and the world. How can people of faith support local communities seeking justice for the impacts that corporations have on them?

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Invitado especial:
Rev. Manuel Silva-Esterrich, Gerente de Procesos de Llamamiento, Asistente a la Secretaria Permanente, Oficina de la Asamblea General 

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Special Guest:
Timothy Smith, Senior Policy Advisor, Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility

Guest Question:
What is corporate/shareholder engagement? Why does the church and faith community matter in this work?

Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility

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