Mariam talks about the Christian response to racial issues and reads quotes from St. Gregory of Nyssa.

Mariam shares about the life of Mother Maria Skobtsova.

Mariam shares excerpts and reflections from St. John Chrysostom's sermons On Wealth and Poverty and the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. She also mentions St. Basil's On Social Justice.

Mariam reads listener comments about last month's topic of globalization.

Mariam shares from "Conflicted Hearts: Orthodox Christians and Social Justice in an Age of Globalization," by John Couretas (http://www.orthodoxytoday.org/articles8/Couretas-Orthodox-Christianity-and-Globalization.php).

Mariam speaks with foster parents Sybil and Chance Whittamore about their experiences, and how others can support foster families.

Mariam speaks with Jon Schaffer, a community organizer with Partners in Health (www.pih.org). Get involved by visiting http://pihengage.nationbuilder.com/join_the_movement.

Mariam shares biblical references about caring for children whose parents cannot care for them.

Mariam speaks with Fr. Roberto Ubertino, executive director of St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto.

Mariam speaks with Turbo Qualls, president of the Southern California chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Moses the Black.