On this episode of the Healing Theology Podcast, we hear from Dr. Jason Sexton, professor of sociology at UCLA. Dr. Sexton shares with us his research, with a focus on the intersection of theology, carceral systems, and eugenics.

In this conversation, they explored the historical context and implications of eugenics, its persistence in fields such as public health and public policy, and its impact on individuals and society. We explore what the point of incarceration is, the impacts it has on individual's health and the effectiveness in building better communities and its complicated ties with public policy narratives.

We conclude by directly discuss the role of Christianity in addressing social issues, particularly in relation to the carceral system and public health. With the shared goal of creating healthier, safer communities, we explore how, if at all, the prison industrial system actual helps create better more thriving spaces.