In this episode, Marci Corea returns as host, interviewing two pastors of the Takoma Park Seventh-day Adventist Church about an event they hosted in support of local immigrant families.

Joshua Goines serves as Minister of Worship for the Takoma Park Seventh-day Adventist Church, where he leads congregational song, curates liturgy, and oversees the church’s musical life. Joshua’s work centers on collaboration with pastors, musicians, and community partners to create services and projects that are artistically thoughtful, spiritually grounded, and welcoming to a wide range of participants.

Stephen Erich is the Pastor for Operations and Community Engagement at Takoma Park Seventh-day Adventist Church and co-founder of the DEI consultancy, Anti Racist Hot Dog. As the Pastor for Community Engagement, Stephen leverages his passion and experience convening events on social issues including race, mass incarceration, and poverty to meet the needs of members of the Takoma Park community.

Anti-Racist Hotdog, https://www.antiracisthotdog.com/

Takoma Park Seventh-day Adventist Church, https://www.thetpchurch.org/

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This episode, #119, is the third and final keynote presentation recorded during the JustLove Summit hosted at La Sierra University this past summer. Here Nathan Brown speaks to the values and priorities of the Seventh-day Adventist church.

Nathan Brown is book editor at Signs Publishing Company, the Adventist publishing house based just out of Melbourne Australia. He is author of at least 17 books, including Advent, Of Falafels and Following Jesus, For the Least of These, Engage and Do Justice, and continues to write for a variety of publications around the world. Nathan has degrees in law, literature, English, professional writing, and justice and theology, and is married to Angela, who works as a trainer of horses and people.

JustLove Collective: www.justlovecollective.org

JustLove Summit: https://www.justlovecollective.org/summit

Pulse, the digital magazine from JustLove Collective: https://www.justlovecollective.org/magazine

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This is the second of three presentations recorded during the JustLove Summit hosted at La Sierra University. In this episode, Garrison Hayes gives a keynote presentation on the second day of the event, exploring what is needed to repair past social wrongs.

Garrison Hayes is a social media influencer dedicated to racial justice and equity. Through his engaging content on Instagram and TikTok, he raises awareness about systemic racism and fosters inclusive dialogue. Garrison shares insightful commentary and personal experiences, encouraging followers to participate in social change. By collaborating with various organizations, he amplifies important causes and inspires others to advocate for equality. (Yes, written by ChatGPT. This is the first time I’ve experimented with an AI bio.)

JustLove Collective: www.justlovecollective.org

JustLove Summit: https://www.justlovecollective.org/summit

Pulse, the digital magazine from JustLove Collective: https://www.justlovecollective.org/magazine

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This episode is the first of three presentations recorded during the recent JustLove Summit hosted at La Sierra University. Here Marlene Ferreras gives the opening keynote presentation for the event, reflecting on the biblical imperative to respond to social justice issues with love.

Marlene Ferreras is Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at the HMS Richards Divinity School at La Sierra University. She is an ordained Seventh-day Adventist minister with 14 years of experience in pastoral ministry, serving in communities around the Loma Linda, California area. She holds a PhD in Practical Theology with a specialization in spiritually integrative psychotherapy from Claremont School of Theology. Her research focuses on decolonial approaches in care and counseling with working-class Latinx women. She is the author of Insurrectionist Wisdoms: Toward a North American Indigenized Pastoral Theology (Lexington Books, 2022).

JustLove Collective: www.justlovecollective.org

JustLove Summit: https://www.justlovecollective.org/summit

Pulse, the digital magazine from JustLove Collective: https://www.justlovecollective.org/magazine

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John Webster joins Maury Jackson and Nathan Brown to discuss John’s conclusion to the book, A House on Fire: How Adventist Faith Responds to Race and Racism. Drawing on his experience in South Africa at the end of Apartheid, John speaks to the two dimensions of “confession.” The work of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission provides the context for this final installment in the series.

John Webster is Chair of the Department of Theological Studies and Professor of Theology and the History of Christianity for the HMS Richards Divinity School at La Sierra University. He earned his PhD at Princeton Theological Seminary in systematic theology. John has taught and written in the fields of theology, philosophy, ethics, and Adventist studies. He is an ordained minister and has served as pastor, teacher, and administrator in South Africa and the United States, including eight years as dean of the Divinity School.

Maury D. Jackson is Chair of the Pastoral Studies Department and Associate Professor of Practical Theology for the HMS Richards Divinity School at La Sierra University. He is an ordained Seventh-day Adventist pastor with 15 years of experience in pastoral leadership, serving in congregations in the Southern California area. He holds a DMin degree from Claremont School of Theology in interdisciplinary studies of Theology, Ethics, and Culture. He formerly taught for the philosophy department of Antelope Valley College. He has authored multiple articles and book chapters on a range of topics: racism, ethics, environmental justice, hermeneutics, black church studies, and preaching.

Nathan Brown is Book Editor at Signs Publishing Company, the Seventh-day Adventist publishing house for the South Pacific. He is a continuing student in a Master’s program in Human Rights, having previous degrees in law, literature, English, writing, and theology and justice. Nathan is the author/editor of 18 books, including Advent, Of Falafels and Following Jesus, and For the Least of These, and has written for magazines and websites around the world.

We hope you’ll read the book as you listen to the series. A House on Fire is available at Amazon.com and the Adventist Book Center.

Series Landing Page

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MUSIC: Our theme music is “Green Fields” by Scott Holmes, whose music is available at the Free Music Archive.

PRODUCTION: This episode was recorded and edited by Nathan Brown and produced by Jeff Boyd.

DISCLAIMER: The Adventist Peace Fellowship is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports work for peacemaking and social justice building upon the values of the Seventh-day Adventist tradition. We are not part of, affiliated with, or supported by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists or any affiliates known as the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Any content, opinions, statements, products or services offered by Adventist Peace Fellowship, are solely those of our organization, and not those of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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Dilys Brooks, Chris Blake, and Nathan Brown discuss the JustLove Collective and the upcoming JustLove Summit.

JustLove Collective, www.justlovecollective.org

The JustLove Summit, https://www.justlovecollective.org/summit

Pulse, the digital magazine from JustLove Collective, https://www.justlovecollective.org/magazine

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Previous APR podcast episodes with Chris Blake:

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Moe Stiles & Nathan Brown celebrate Moe’s graduation, and they also look ahead to the upcoming JustLove Summit.

In March, 2021, Nathan and Moe commenced graduate studies in a Master of Human Rights program at Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia. This podcast series is their thinking out loud about their educational experiences, their reflections on aspects of the material they are learning and wrestling with, and how this intersects with their Adventist faith and the faithful call to do justice in our world.

Nathan Brown is book editor at Signs Publishing Company, the Adventist publishing house based just out of Melbourne Australia. He is author of 17 books, including Advent, Of Falafels and Following Jesus, For the Least of These, Engage and Do Justice, and continues to write for a variety of publications around the world. Nathan has degrees in law, literature, English, professional writing, and justice and theology, and is married to Angela, who works as a trainer of horses and people.

Moe Stiles has recently moved back to Australia, having served in the United States, with her husband Adrian, as the Lead Pastor of Oasis Christian Center, Vancouver, Washington. Moe is now serving as Chaplain for AdventCare Whitehorse, Melbourne, while pursuing postgraduate study. Prior to this, Moe served in the Victorian Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, based in Melbourne, Australia for 15 years, as Departmental Director of Youth Ministry and local church ministry. Moe is driven by justice advocacy work, community connectedness, authentic living, building leaders, and passionately yearns to see the person of Jesus truly honored in the way we live and love.

Discover more about the JustLove Collective.

Join us at the JustLove Summit, May 3–4, 2024, online or in person.

Bonhoeffer’s Black Jesus by Reggie L Williams (2021).

A new book from Nathan—Thinking Faith (Adventist Book Center, Amazon.com).

Contact Moe or Nathan via Facebook:

Thank you for joining us for this episode of Adventist Peace Radio.

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DISCLAIMER: The Adventist Peace Fellowship is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports work for peacemaking and social justice building upon the values of the Seventh-day Adventist tradition. We are not part of, affiliated with, or supported by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists or any affiliates known as the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Any content, opinions, statements, products or services offered by Adventist Peace Fellowship, are solely those of our organization, and not those of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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Marlene Ferreras joins Maury Jackson and Nathan Brown to discuss Marlene’s chapter in the book, A House on Fire: How Adventist Faith Responds to Race and Racism. The trio focuses on practical and pastoral theology and its application to confronting racism.

Marlene Ferreras is Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at the HMS Richards Divinity School at La Sierra University. She is an ordained Seventh-day Adventist minister with 14 years of experience in pastoral ministry, serving in communities around the Loma Linda, California area. She holds a PhD in Practical Theology with a specialization in spiritually integrative psychotherapy from Claremont School of Theology. Her research focuses on decolonial approaches in care and counseling with working-class Latinx women. She is the author of Insurrectionist Wisdoms: Toward a North American Indigenized Pastoral Theology (Lexington Books, 2022).

Maury D. Jackson is Chair of the Pastoral Studies Department and Associate Professor of Practical Theology for the HMS Richards Divinity School at La Sierra University. He is an ordained Seventh-day Adventist pastor with 15 years of experience in pastoral leadership, serving in congregations in the Southern California area. He holds a DMin degree from Claremont School of Theology in interdisciplinary studies of Theology, Ethics, and Culture. He formerly taught for the philosophy department of Antelope Valley College. He has authored multiple articles and book chapters on a range of topics: racism, ethics, environmental justice, hermeneutics, black church studies, and preaching.

Nathan Brown is Book Editor at Signs Publishing Company, the Seventh-day Adventist publishing house for the South Pacific. He is a continuing student in a Master’s program in Human Rights, having previous degrees in law, literature, English, writing, and theology and justice. Nathan is the author/editor of 18 books, including Advent, Of Falafels and Following Jesus, and For the Least of These, and has written for magazines and websites around the world.

We hope you’ll read the book as you listen to the series. A House on Fire is available at Amazon.com and the Adventist Book Center.

Series Landing Page

We invite you to support the podcast by sharing this episode with your friends and family members. You can also support the podcast by giving us a shout-out on social media, posting a review wherever you access this podcast, or by donating to help cover the expenses of running the program. You can donate online at AdventistPeace.org/donate.

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PRODUCTION: This episode was recorded by Nathan Brown and edited by Jeff Boyd.

DISCLAIMER: The Adventist Peace Fellowship is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports work for peacemaking and social justice building upon the values of the Seventh-day Adventist tradition. We are not part of, affiliated with, or supported by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists or any affiliates known as the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Any content, opinions, statements, products or services offered by Adventist Peace Fellowship, are solely those of our organization, and not those of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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Andy Lampkin discusses the American racial caste system as well as the teachings of Adventism that should speak to and counter these themes.

Andy Lampkin is Professor of Religion at AdventHealth University, where he teaches bioethics and social ethics. He holds a Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy degree from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Lampkin loves his church and wants to see it make significant contributions in the communities they are called to serve. He mentors and assists those preparing for careers in ministry and the helping professions to appropriate their faith commitments within the context of their chosen profession.

Maury D. Jackson is Chair of the Pastoral Studies Department and Associate Professor of Practical Theology for the HMS Richards Divinity School at La Sierra University. He is an ordained Seventh-day Adventist pastor with 15 years of experience in pastoral leadership, serving in congregations in the Southern California area. He holds a DMin degree from Claremont School of Theology in interdisciplinary studies of Theology, Ethics, and Culture. He formerly taught for the philosophy department of Antelope Valley College. He has authored multiple articles and book chapters on a range of topics: racism, ethics, environmental justice, hermeneutics, black church studies, and preaching.

Nathan Brown is Book Editor at Signs Publishing Company, the Seventh-day Adventist publishing house for the South Pacific. He is a continuing student in a Master’s program in Human Rights, having previous degrees in law, literature, English, writing, and theology and justice. Nathan is the author/editor of 18 books, including Advent, Of Falafels and Following Jesus, and For the Least of These, and has written for magazines and websites around the world.

We hope you’ll read the book as you listen to the series. A House on Fire is available at Amazon.com and the Adventist Book Center.

Series Landing Page

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DISCLAIMER: The Adventist Peace Fellowship is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports work for peacemaking and social justice building upon the values of the Seventh-day Adventist tradition. We are not part of, affiliated with, or supported by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists or any affiliates known as the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Any content, opinions, statements, products or services offered by Adventist Peace Fellowship, are solely those of our organization, and not those of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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Pastor Marcos Torres discusses healing from religious trauma.

Originally from New Jersey, Marcos Torres now resides in Australia with his partner Candice and their two sons. Together as a coach and therapist team, Marcos and Candice specialize in guiding individuals through the process of healing and recovery from religious trauma and spiritual abuse.

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Three books Marcos mentions that impacted him:

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