Join in on this conversation with Rev. Bonnie J. Gatchell of Route One Ministry, an organization that serves sexually exploited and trafficked women by entering strip clubs and building relationships. Also striving to equip the local church, and community leaders with the tools they need to understand trafficking, identify vulnerable people, and respond in the most healthy ways to those who have experienced sexual abuse.

As the Director of Religious & Spiritual Life, Denicia Ratley supports various faith communities on campus, oversees a team of Chaplains and the daily operations of the Glavin Family Chapel. With a pastoral heart and passion for justice, she is intentional about creating spaces for religious diversity and tolerance. In her spare time, Denicia enjoys reading historical and current research around mass incarceration and racial disparities within the Black community as well as helping women find confidence in themselves by deconstructing beauty standards and apprehensions around makeup and natural hair.

Tune in to this episode to hear more about Denicia’s personal, professional and spiritual journey that got her to where she is today, and how her heart has been postured to serve God. 

In this episode we have the priviledge to hear from one of BFJN's committed board members, Dira, and her housemate, Saranya. The two of them share authentic truths and wisdom as it pertains to the homebuying process for women of color in the Boston area. Both Dira and Saranya not only wanted to purchase a home, but believed strongly in being able intentional to provide quality and affordable housing and hospitality to others. Having a community, they share, is a primary resource and Peaceful Dwellings is how they carry forth their vision of peace and purpose.

As KPMG’s ESG Audit Leader, a mom of two, and an active member in many local communities, Maura Hodge is fortunate to live out her values daily throughout her professional and personal life. She is passionate about protecting the capital markets, particularly in providing reliable and timely information on companies’ sustainability and social initiatives. Tune into this episode to hear more about Maura's journey and how her faith informs the work she does.

Aliana Pineiro, Impact Director of the Boston Impact Initiative (BII) shares with us how their nonprofit impact fund invests in entrepreneurs of color to help close the racial wealth divide. To emphasize the importance of their social justice mission, BII recently launched Fund II, a $20 million integrated capital fund with a focus on equity capital for entrepreneurs of color and community-owned or controlled real estate in Massachusetts and the Northeast. Tune in to this episode to hear more about Aliana, her values, and calling to this field!

In this episode we have the fortunate opportunity to lift up the voices and mission of our network partners at CRECHE (the Charles River Episcopal Co-Housing Endeavor). An organization that creates and supports a network of mixed-income, inter-generational co-housing communities in partnership with The Episcopal Church. Tune in to hear more from Isaac and Sabrina on the how, the why, and the ways in which we can engage.

An introductory conversation between Elizabeth, Ivy and BFJN's fabulous intern, Maeve on housing justice. Sharing how we've became aware of/interested in the issue, important things we have learned and seek to understand and resources we have benefitted from and recommend for others!

Join us in a discussion about lent as Elizabeth and Ivy share their personal experiences and how it has shaped them in their walk with God. 

Welcome to the Let's Talk: Faith and Justice Podcast! We are so excited to be launching this new initiative and welcome you to tune in as we share about the history of BFJN, how we got to where we are today and our vision for the future.