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The Advent of Justice: Hope in the Dark
In this episode of Jesus, Justice & Mercy, Kristen opens the season with “The Advent of Justice: Hope in the Dark,” an invitation to the kind of hope Isaiah and Mary proclaim, honest, grounded hope that rises in the very places where injustice tries to suffocate us.
Kristen explores the surprising history of Advent and Epiphany, then walks through Isaiah 9:1–7, including the beloved lines, “For to us a child is born…” a radical promise spoken into a world under empire. She then turns to Mary’s Magnificat, where a young woman echoes Isaiah’s vision with bold defiance, announcing a world turned right-side up: the lowly are lifted, the hungry are filled, the proud are scattered, and oppressive power is disrupted.
To close, Kristen offers a simple practice for the week.
No perfection. No pressure. Just the courageous honesty Advent requires.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
- The surprising history and purpose of Advent
- Why Isaiah 9 speaks hope from within oppression, not outside it
- How “For to us a child is born…” became both a comfort and a challenge
- How Mary’s Magnificat echoes Isaiah’s vision of justice and liberation
- Why Advent hope is active, honest about darkness and rooted in God’s movement
- A simple weekly practice to live hope with intention
Key Themes & Scriptures:
- Isaiah 9:1–7 — Hope, justice, and a ruler who breaks oppression
- Isaiah 9:6–7 — “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace”
- Luke 1:46–55 — Mary’s Magnificat and the world turned right-side up
- Advent as awakening, courage, and justice
- Hope as resistance
- God’s presence in the dark
If you found this episode helpful, the best way to spread the word and help others find the show is to:
- Text this episode to a friend!
- Leave a 5-star rating and review!
- Hit ‘subscribe’ so you’ll never miss an episode!
Here’s to a faith that flips tables, heals wounds, and pursues justice.
RESOURCES:
www.kristenannette.com
Holy Disruption: Reclaiming a Justice-Rooted Faith course info and interest list
Justice Coaching options!
"Find your justice mindset" quiz!
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By Kristen A. BrockIn this episode of Jesus, Justice & Mercy, Kristen opens the season with “The Advent of Justice: Hope in the Dark,” an invitation to the kind of hope Isaiah and Mary proclaim, honest, grounded hope that rises in the very places where injustice tries to suffocate us.
Kristen explores the surprising history of Advent and Epiphany, then walks through Isaiah 9:1–7, including the beloved lines, “For to us a child is born…” a radical promise spoken into a world under empire. She then turns to Mary’s Magnificat, where a young woman echoes Isaiah’s vision with bold defiance, announcing a world turned right-side up: the lowly are lifted, the hungry are filled, the proud are scattered, and oppressive power is disrupted.
To close, Kristen offers a simple practice for the week.
No perfection. No pressure. Just the courageous honesty Advent requires.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
- The surprising history and purpose of Advent
- Why Isaiah 9 speaks hope from within oppression, not outside it
- How “For to us a child is born…” became both a comfort and a challenge
- How Mary’s Magnificat echoes Isaiah’s vision of justice and liberation
- Why Advent hope is active, honest about darkness and rooted in God’s movement
- A simple weekly practice to live hope with intention
Key Themes & Scriptures:
- Isaiah 9:1–7 — Hope, justice, and a ruler who breaks oppression
- Isaiah 9:6–7 — “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace”
- Luke 1:46–55 — Mary’s Magnificat and the world turned right-side up
- Advent as awakening, courage, and justice
- Hope as resistance
- God’s presence in the dark
If you found this episode helpful, the best way to spread the word and help others find the show is to:
- Text this episode to a friend!
- Leave a 5-star rating and review!
- Hit ‘subscribe’ so you’ll never miss an episode!
Here’s to a faith that flips tables, heals wounds, and pursues justice.
RESOURCES:
www.kristenannette.com
Holy Disruption: Reclaiming a Justice-Rooted Faith course info and interest list
Justice Coaching options!
"Find your justice mindset" quiz!