Jeff Chaisson is the director of Salty Family Services in Ormond Beach Florida. Salty Family Services Mission is to rescue, serve, and empower to prevent child abuse and neglect. 

Salty Family Services is a part of Salty Church. If you have ever wondered how churches can have a deep community impact, and start to change the dynamics of families and individuals before trauma grows, this is the episode to help start the conversation. 

To connect with Jeff, you can email him at:

[email protected]

You can also learn more about Salty Family Services and the work they do here:

Salty Family Services Website

Today's guest is Dr. Danny Carroll Rodas. Dr. Carroll Rodas is a Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and has written a number of influential books and I can't recommend his work enough. He is one of the forefront voices on a Christian perspective on immigration tracing it throughout the entirety of scripture and how it applies today.  

Today we dive into his book The Bible and Borders: Hearing God's Word on Immigration. In a political climate where this topic is weaponized, Dr. Carroll Rodas  helps people process what the Bible actually says. 

Check out his books here!

The Bible and Borders: Hearing God's Word on Immigration

Reading the Bible Latinamente: Latino/a Interpretation for the Life of the Church

Christians at the Border: Immigration, the Church and the Bible

Today's guest is Eric Basye. This is the second time Eric has been on the podcast and I was so excited to talk with him.

Eric recently took over as the director of Child Bridge Montana. Child Bridge finds and equips foster and adoptive families for children who have suffered abuse and neglect. After dedicating himself to community economic development in Billings Montana, we have the chance to talk about what it's like to transition to a new organization that is doing different work while still making a Gospel impact.

Learn more about Child Bridge
 https://www.childbridgemontana.org/

Interested in a career with Child Bridge making an impact on kids and families?
https://www.childbridgemontana.org/careers

John Ashmen is the president of the City Gate Network. The City Gate Network is a network of rescue missions throughout North America.

In this conversation, we talk about the complexity of trying to help people who have found themselves homeless. John talks about a number of factors that lead to homelessness, the governments response, and how churches and believers can become a part of the solution.

Invisible Neighbors John Ashman

City Gate Network

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George Yancey is a Professor of Sociology and also a part of the Institute of Religious Studies at Baylor University. He is the author of multiple books, including, Beyond Racial Division; A Unifying Alternative to Colorblindness and Antiracism. He also studies and writes about anti-christian attitudes in America. 

In this conversation, we talk about his book, Beyond Racial Division, and how a Christian world view can bring racial reconciliation.

George Yancey's Books
George Yancey's Curriculum for Diversity Training for Churches

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Brent Colby is a missionary to Brussels, Belgium. Previously, he was the Northwest Ministry Network's Kid's Ministry director. He was also on staff at Evergreen Christian Community in Olympia, Washington. He also holds a Doctorate in Christian Education.

Brent is currently a professor in at a university in Brussels. He trains and equips pastors to plant churches in post Christian contexts.

In this conversation, we talk about what it's like to be a missionary in Europe and the challenges that come with it. We also talk about what evangelism looks like in this context.

To learn more and support the Colby's
www.colbycommission.org

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Andrew Dawson is the founder of Operation For Freedom. After serving in different pastoral ministry roles, he felt called to fight human trafficking. His organization helps prevent some of the root causes that are connected to trafficking as well as helping people find hope and transition out of it.

In this episode we talk about common misconceptions about trafficking. We also talk about the complexity of the issue and how people can get involved in combatting this issue.

To connect with Andrew and his team, you can email them at [email protected]

https://www.operationforfreedom.org

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Ken Rice runs Samayra Coffee Co. with his wife Jalee. They started Samayra two years  ago in Olympia, Washington. Prior to running Samayra, Ken was a pastor for over 20 years. He's held a number of roles including executive pastor of ministries as well as planting a church.

In this episode, we talk about running a business as a mission. Through a coffee shop, they have been able to create a safe place for people in the community to find healing. They view themselves as a front door to the church. We also talk about transitioning from pastoral ministry to seeing business as ministry and all the challenges that come along with it.

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samayracoffee.com

Zach Claussen is a pastor in the Minneapolis area. He is a part of a church that has five campuses as well as an online campus. He has his Bachelors Degree in Evangelism and Church Planting and his Masters Degree in Leadership Studies.

In this episode we talk about pastoring through political campaigns and elections. How do you pastor a diverse group of people who are being pulled at by political affiliations?

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Joe Epley is the Network Youth Director for the Assemblies of God in Montana. He oversees leadership for Kids and Youth ministries in the network. Previously, he was on staff as a Youth Pastor as well as an Associate Pastor for the last 10 years. He also holds a Masters Degree in Ministry Leadership from Trinity Bible College.

In this episode we talk about what role justice has in discipleship. In our usual discipleship settings, are we neglecting the Biblical concept of engaging in restorative justice.

Tyler Staton - Justice Summit: Session 1

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