This advent join us for a conversation with Shane Claiborne on peacemaking.  Shane reflects in dialogue with hosts on what Jesus did with contextual connection to us and Shane shares some of his own stories on discomfort, direct action and being people of presence.  The talk was originally given Northern Alberta Diaconal Conference's Day of Encouragement.  

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September 30th 2021 marks the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.  It coincides with Orange Shirt Day, a grassroots commemoration marked by the wearing of Orange Shirts for children forced to leave their families and attend residential schools.

This reflection is designed to take approximately an hour and we recommend that you take space to listen and reflect.  You will be guided through three calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission with prayer and reflection prompts.   Engage in this podcast in the way that allows you to fully immerse yourself in this material: find time in the day when you can walk in solitude and listen, or enjoy a beautiful drive while you reflect. Curl up in your favourite chair to draw and journal while you connect with this podcast.

Follow along in the written version at this link.  The reflection questions are also written there. 

https://dojustice.crcna.org/article/reflections-national-truth-and-reconciliation-day

We are thankful for the music in this episode created by Indigenous songwriters Cheryl Bear and Jonathan Maracle and used with permission.

The Reformed family is a diverse family with a diverse range of opinions. Not all perspectives expressed on the podcast represent the official positions of the Christian Reformed Church.

In this episode, Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat shares the theological underpinnings that inspire the sustainable efforts and regenerative agriculture practices at Russet House Farm. She and Chris also discuss worshipping outside, eating locally, times of Sabbath and Jubilee, and caring for creation as we long for God’s ultimate goodness for our world and our neighbours.

Show Notes: (Links)

Transcript: https://dojustice.crcna.org/article/it-all-starts-garden-joining-god-work-creation-groans-dr-sylvia-keesmaat

Eloheh Seeds (Giti-Okosomin Winter Squash): https://elohehseeds.com/store/p198/Giti-Okosomin_Winter_Squash_%28Maxima%29.html

Russet House Farm: https://www.russethousefarm.ca/

Brian Walsh’s blog, Empire Remixed: https://empireremixed.com/

Colossians Remixed: https://www.ivpress.com/colossians-remixed

Romans Disarmed: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/romans-disarmed/321931

The Reformed family is a diverse family with a diverse range of opinions. Not all perspectives expressed on the podcast represent the official positions of the Christian Reformed Church.

This episode two guests--Leah Gazan, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg Centre and Steve Heinrichs, Director of Indigenous-Settler Relations of Mennonite Church Canada-- join host Chris Orme. Leah and Steve share the story of how they connected, where their work both overlaps and is unique to their respective identities as indigenous and white settler, and ways folks can participate in enacting the resolutions established in the passing of United Nation Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

Show Notes:

Transcript: https://dojustice.crcna.org/article/putting-truth-reconciliation-action-leah-gazan-and-steve-henirichs 

Leah Gazan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahgazanmp/

Leah Gazan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeahGazan

Indigenous - Settler Relations Mennonite Church Canada: https://www.mennonitechurch.ca/indigenous

Unsettling the Word: Biblical Experiments in Decolonization:https://bookshop.org/books/unsettling-the-word-biblical-experiments-in-decolonization/9781626983113

The Reformed family is a diverse family with a diverse range of opinions. Not all perspectives expressed on the podcast represent the official positions of the Christian Reformed Church.

In this episode David Bailey, executive director of Arrabon, joins Chris Orme to talk about music, building cultural imagination toward reconciliation, and how to move from being a diverse church to being a reconciling church.

Arrabon: https://arrabon.com/

Urban Doxology: http://www.urbandoxology.com/

Disability Advocacy: Turning Your Passion into Action - https://learn.faithward.org/courses/disability-advocacy-turning-your-passion-into-action

Transcript:  https://dojustice.crcna.org/article/creating-reconciling-communities-david-bailey

The Reformed family is a diverse family with a diverse range of opinions. Not all perspectives expressed on the podcast represent the official positions of the Christian Reformed Church.

Writer, teacher, and mother Lisa Van Engen joins us for this conversation on engaging kids in seeking justice. Lisa and Chris talk about how and when to talk with kids about justice, including the reality that many who are impacted don’t have the privilege of deciding ‘when.’ Lisa also shares stories about questions around racism and injustice that her students and children have raised, how they’ve talked together about issues that impact their neighbors and friends, and what kids can do to advocate.

Show Notes: 

About Proximity Blog: http://lisavanengen.com/ 

And Social Justice for All: https://bookshop.org/books/and-social-justice-for-all-empowering-families-churches-and-schools-to-make-a-difference-in-god-s-world/9780825445064

Transcript: https://dojustice.crcna.org/article/talking-kids-about-justice-lisa-van-engen

The Reformed family is a diverse family with a diverse range of opinions. Not all perspectives expressed on the podcast represent the official positions of the Christian Reformed Church.

In this episode, Chris asks Dennae how she’s seen the multi-ethnic churches she’s involved with respond in a season of spotlighted violence. They also reflect on a collection of prayers Dennae wrote in response, Healing Prayers and Meditations to Resist a Violent World, and how to keep moving intentionally toward God’s kingdom when it’s long and hard work.

Show Notes: 

Healing Prayers and Meditations to Resist a Violent World: https://www.restorativeleaders.com/ 

Surge Network: http://surgenetwork.com/

Transcript: https://dojustice.crcna.org/article/resisting-violent-world-dennae-pierre

Instagram: @dennae.pierre

The Reformed family is a diverse family with a diverse range of opinions. Not all perspectives expressed on the podcast represent the official positions of the Christian Reformed Church.

Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon, executive director of Churches for Middle East Peace, joins our host Chris Orme for the first episode of Season 3. Mae and Chris discuss different forms of advocacy, as well the spiritual formation that takes place through advocacy.

Show Notes:

Mae’s Website: maecannon.com

Beyond Hashtag Activism: http://www.ivpress.com/beyond-hashtag-activism

Hearts and Minds Bookstore http://www.heartsandmindsbooks.com

Transcript: https://dojustice.crcna.org/article/advocacy-it%E2%80%99s-more-social-media-mae-elise-cannon

The Reformed family is a diverse family with a diverse range of opinions. Not all perspectives expressed on the podcast represent the official positions of the Christian Reformed Church.

Rev. Nick Coates joins our hosts to discuss the topic of peace.  Coates is a minister in Calgary Alberta.  He says, “My joy in life is helping people discover what it means to be human and alive in this world. That’s what I think Jesus is all about.”  We can't think of a better time than advent to share this episode with you.

Here are the links referenced in this episode: 

http://justice.crcna.org/advent-devotionals

https://worldrenew.net/gift-catalog

The Reformed family is a diverse family with a diverse range of opinions. Not all perspectives expressed on the podcast represent the official positions of the Christian Reformed Church.

Julian Maturia and Cindy Stover join hosts Chris Orme and Vanessa Alvarez to discuss gender based violence.  What is our role as Christians, as church communities, as development and advocacy agencies in responding to this issue? 

Note: This episode references female genital mutilation and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

Get more information on the campaign Julian and Cindy mention at this link. For ways that you can advocate on this issue please check out our action centre.

https://worldrenew.net/peaceandjustice

https://p2a.co/CGfkxsh

The Reformed family is a diverse family with a diverse range of opinions. Not all perspectives expressed on the podcast represent the official positions of the Christian Reformed Church.