Podcast For a Just World

In this final episode of the second series on Sacred Conversations To End Racism, Rev. Dr. Elaine Robinson, Dr. Phil Snyder and Rev. Seth Wispelwey join Rev. Dr. Velda Love and Rev. Tracy Howe Wispelwey in an important conversation on restoring cultural narratives for people designated white and why "white culture" erases it.

Dr. David Kyuman Kim, Professor of Religious and American Studies at Connecticut College joins Rev. Dr. Velda Love and Rev. Tracy Howe Wispelwey reflecting on the immigrants who benefitted from the Civil Rights Movement, and how to open the possibility of previously untold stories to be heard.

Rev. Nayiri Karjian, Dr. Deenabandhu Manchala, and Dr. Peter Makara join Rev. Tracy Howe Wispelwey and Rev. Dr. Velda Love to discuss the restorative hope of Lent and justice in the aftermath of colonialism and fragmented identity. Voices come from Armenia, Syria, Egypt, India and the U.S.

Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, Dr. Carol B. Duncan and Rev. Michael Blair join Rev. Dr. Velda Love and Rev. Tracy Howe Wispelwey in a dynamic conversation about identity, culture and the aftermath of colonialism. This community of Afro Caribbean voices discuss traditional religions, reparations and more in our common quest to end racism and become more human.

Dr. Miguel De La Torre and Rev Rhina Ramos join Rev. Dr. Velda Love and Rev. Tracy Howe Wispelwey, exploring Latinx identity, cultural narratives and how both individuals and communities of faith can move towards liberation.

Co-hosted by Rev. Tracy Howe Wispelwey and Rev. Dr. Velda Love, this episode features native voices and a complex conversation around identity in an empire still unrepentant of the violence and cultural genocide committed against native peoples. Edgar Villanueva, Lumbi member and author of "Decolonizing Wealth" joins Elona Street-Stewart, Delaware-Nanticoke member and Synod Executive for the Synod of Lakes and Prairies of the PC(USA).

In this final episode of our series on resilience, we explore the complexities of contemporary native life around Billings, Montana and how the local church can be catalyst for healing and find liberation in the process. Hosted by Rev. Tracy Howe Wispelwey with Rev. Mike Mulberry and Lisa K. Harmon from Billings First Congregational Church, Cora Chandler and Kassie Runsabove, Whiteclay (Aaniiih) and Cree, and Walter Runsabove, So’taeo’o (Northern Cheyenne), Hudasana, and OGLALA Lakota.

Resilience Part 3, Coming Together: Conversations from Lyndale United Church of Christ and movement builders collaborating through The Center for Sustainable Justice. Featuring Rev. Rebecca Voelkel, Rev. Ashley Harness, Rabbi Michael Adam Latz, Jim Bear Jacobs and more!

The Advent lectionary texts start with apocalyptic images of the end of the world. To build resilient circles of community and justice, shouldn't we divest from the systems destroying humanity and creation? This episode features national faith organizers and pastors with Showing Up For Racial Justice, an organization equipping white folx in the commitment to dismantling white supremacy. Hosted by Rev. Tracy Howe Wispelwey with Rev. Anne Dunlap, Nichola Torbett, Vahisha Hasan, and Margaret Ernst.

Resilience in the Time of Herod, Advent 1: Tools of Resilience. Featuring youth service volunteers, organizers, pastors and educators from the The Justice Leadership Program in Seattle, WA. This episode offers reflections on the meaning of "resilience," for people of faith invested in a just world for all. The Justice Leadership Program is equipping people young and old to be agents of change and transformation, grounded in faith and community, with tools for social change. Hosted by Rev. Tracy Howe Wispelwey and featuring E West, Jennifer Hagedorn, Elizabeth Dickinson, Yuki Schwartz and Rev. Richard Gamble.