Common Sense on Social Justice

In this episode we step back and take a more universal and historical approach to our work of justice. So often we are tempted to see injustices and our life and work in the here and now, failing to see that we are part of a more universal and eternal history. Justice does not begin or end with us. Today, my prayer is that you will see the reality of how you and I fit into the bigger picture, thus experiencing more joy and vision in this important work.

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In this podcast David will dsicuss how rallies on either side of the issue are a waste of time; why it is not good to choose a side, and why this conflict is happening. We will dig deep into the Genesis narrative and Jesus’ instruction to Peter to see the solution to this.

In this episode Michael approaches this topic by saying that we can show compassion while holding people accountable for their actions and setting expectations that those living on the streets be part of society.

The native peoples of the North American continent suffered great injustices from British settlers on the continent. However, we must remember that in their long existence before this, they, being human, experienced injustices among each other on the individual, tribal and national level. Join Deacon Scott Aiken and Michael Davis as they discuss how Native Americans handled injustice and how they are dealing with injustices currently. Learn from the wisdom of the native peoples.

This week join us as we talk with guest Deacon Scott Aiken. Deacon Scott is a Native American and we tackle the question, ‘What is the whole narrative of the Native American story?’. We will discuss what the cultures of the natives of the North American continent were like, how the Native Americans fit into the historical story of humanity and what really happened when people from other continents arrived in North America. Our goal is to help you better understand how God was already present with the native peoples, and how we can learn from them of the story of God’s work on Earth.

In this episode, Michael shares his thoughts and observations on freedom that sprung from his recent travels to the midwestern United States.

Trying to serve others can be very difficult if we ourselves are wounded. An important first stpe in the work of justice to experience our own helaing. Learn today why serving while wounded is detrimental to those we serve, and the proper steps toward healing as a way of justice for ourselves.

What do you do when faced with injustices that you cannot do anything about? What do you do when the answers seem bizarre? Listen today as we looking at an ancient prophet of Israel who was faced with enormous injustices and had to grapple with God's bizarre answer to the solution. Also, learn how to come to terms with what is beyond our control.

So often we make the work of justice overly serious or complicated. This week we are reminded that the work of creating a just society can happen in the many little things we do. Learn from Michael how to delight in the little things as you help make a better world.

In this episode we discover that the ancient people dealt with exactly the same problems we face today. St Barnabus, who is mentioned in Christian scripture, wrote a letter in the first century that spells out the three important factors that must be present in our life in order for us to experience the full life.