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Dennis Smith, Compañero de Misión y Enlace Regional para Sudamerica (jubilado) | El uso del lenguaje inclusivo, es mucho más que las palabras
 
¿Por qué un lenguaje inclusivo? 
¿Por qué debemos ser conscientes de las formas en que nos comunicamos y nos referimos al otro? 
¿Por qué la intencionalidad en nuestro uso del lenguaje es tan importante en el contexto de nuestras comunidades de fe?

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Question of the Week:
As people of faith how do we receive feedback and criticism for our words or actions? How do we this authentically while also being intentional and mindful of other's experiences and feelings?

Special Guest: 29:53
Elizabeth Caldwell, Author of Pause: Spending Lent with the Psalms

Guest Question:
We hear in church about Lent being an ideal time to pause and reflect on scripture, God, and our lives. But what makes Lent so special? Also, are there lessons or practices from Lenten-style pauses or reflections that we can use at other times of the year?

Pause: Spending Lent with the Psalms

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Special Guest:
Jihyun Oh, Director of Mid Council Ministries & Associate Stated Clerk, Office of the General Assembly (PCUSA)

Guest Question:
People say the PCUSA is a connectional church. But we often hear about ways that those connections are not always as strong we would like them to be. For example, some churches or areas of the country seem to get more attention or support than others. It also sometimes feels like there is a disconnect between the national church and local congregations. How can we be better connected, especially in today’s society?

Along the Road: A Podcast for PC(USA) Leaders

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Question for the Week:
(Yes, we mention the Lang article) Why can working for the church be hard? How can we have a more nuanced understanding of what it means to work in ministry?

Special Guest: (25:13)
Sarah Augustine, Author, The Land is Not Empty: Following Jesus in Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery

Guest Question:
Your book talks about the harm that the Doctrine of Discovery has caused on native and indigenous peoples. How can the harm that was done by the Church and faith communities in supporting the Doctrine of Discovery be undone? What does that look like and how can it happen?

 Departure: Why I Left the Church

The Land is Not Empty: Following Jesus in Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery

The Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery

Book study by Presbyterian Hunger Program and partners to focus on dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery

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Special Guest: 13:28
Rev. M. Courtenay Willcox, Board Member, Heeding God's Call to End Gun Violence; Pastor of Tree of Life Church, Springfield, PA

Guest Question:
Gun violence is such an important and vital justice issue. But I get overwhelmed just thinking about trying to do something about it. Where do I start?

Heeding God's Call to End Gun Violence

Presbyterian Decade to End Gun Violence Grants

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Rev. Dr. Tony Aja, Profesor adjunto en el Seminario Teológico McCormick

Háblanos un poco sobre lo que está sucediendo en la Florida en cuanto a las leyes de inmigración y el impacto que tienen. 
¿Cómo ves los efectos de estas leyes en las comunidades inmigrantes? 
¿Cuál ha sido la respuesta de las comunidades latinas? 
¿Desde una perspectiva bíblica, por qué es necesario que la iglesia se involucre en estos temas? 
¿Cómo nuestras comunidades de fe pueden organizarse para ayudar y tener un impacto positivo? 

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This week we are sending all the prayers and love to our siblings in Maui!

Special Guest: 7:30
Rev. Erin Jean Warde, Episcopal Priest, Spiritual Director, Recovery Coach & Author of Sober Spirituality: The Joy of a Mindful Relationship with Alcohol

Guest Question:
We don’t talk about the consumption of alcohol in our faith communities very often. But we know there are Christians who struggle with alcohol. There is also a spectrum of experiences and relationships that people have with alcohol throughout their lives. What does it mean to have a healthy relationship with alcohol (if any), particularly for people of faith? And for those who do struggle with drinking, how we can best walk alongside them?

Sober Spirituality: The Joy of a Mindful Relationship with Alcohol

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Hawaii 

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Question of the Week:
How should faith influence media? Or should it?

Special Guest: (20:35)
Samantha Davis, Associate for Gender and Racial Justice, PCUSA

Guest Question:
There are many different groups of people calling for justice such as people of color, women, and the queer community. If an individual or church wants to be part of the push for justice for any of these groups, how does one know where to start? Which issues should be addressed first? Who do we listen to?

Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries

White Supremacy Culture - From Dismantling Racism: A Workbook for Social Change Groups

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환영 및 소개
오늘의 주제가 이민자의 권익 옹호 운동에 관한 이야기인 만큼 우리가 이민자의 들의 현황을 이야기 할 때 이야기 할 때 다양한 이슈들이 존재할 텐데 오늘 다루어질 부분은 어떤 것일까요?
서류가 미비한 이민자 (undocumented immigrants)라고 표현을 하셨는데 소위 말해서 “불법 체류자 (Illegal immigrants)”라고 표현하기도 하잖아요. 왜 서류미비자라는 표현을 쓰기로 결정했는지 청취자 분들을 위해서 설명을 좀 해 주세요.
트럼프 정권 때 이민자들의 고충이 더 커졌고, 특히 코로나를 겪으면서 그 현상은 더욱 심해졌다고 생각해요. 지금 현정부에서는 미국 이민 정책에 대해 어떤 다른 움직임들이 있나요?
한국 사회도 점점 이민자들이 많아지고 다문화 국가에 대한 이야기도 나오고 우후죽순처럼 이민 정책도 나오고 있긴 합니다만 상황은 많이 열악합니다. 미국내에 이민자 권익 옹호 운동이 한국 사회와 교회에는 어떤 메시지(신학적 메시지 포함)를 줄 수 있다고 생각하세요?
지금까지 교회는 특히 저희 교단인 PCUSA는 어떤 식으로 이민자 옹호 운동에 참여하고 있나요? 그리고 앞으로는 어떤 방식으로 어떤 이민자 권익 옹호 운동에 일조할 수 있을까요?
마지막으로 저희 팟캐스트에서 오시는 모든 게스트에게 공통적으로 드리는 질문입니다. 하나영 목사님께 “신앙 (faith)”이란 무엇인가요?

하나영 목사 | Rev. Nayoung Ha

미교협 (NAKASEC): https://nakasec.org/15679 
하나센터 (HANA Center): https://hanacenter.org/   
이민자보호교회: https://kascn.org/   
DACA Recipient Story: HumUndocumented 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYo6r3uNkCg&list=PLCJH24BlfR2iX49gND12cduKKLBlmiBgy&index=2 | 
Why Asian Should Care 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlqvSGZqfdc 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ry5z4gEq5U 

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Advocacy Watch is bonus content produced by the Office of Public Witness and the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations, featuring the work of advocacy of the Presbyterian Church USA.

This month we feature important work being done in South Sudan and how you can get involved.

Special Guests:
Anthony Harris, PMUN Seminary Intern & Shelvis Smith-Mather, PCUSA Mission Co-Worker

PCUSA efforts in South Sudan
Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations

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