The Judson Podcast

What is the best way to stay connected to God in the midst of constant change and isolation? The Judson crew talks about fasting, prayer, and other disciplines that are trending in Christian circles. We share what has been helpful for our own spiritual growth.

Tamara, David, Jenni, and Scott get together to share their hopes for this new era of our nation, but also their disappoinments in a church that continues to lack empathy for those who have been hurt during the past four years of division and hostility. As much as ever before, we need to heed Jesus' call to forgive.

When we talk about how to reform the modern church, we often forget that congregations are beholden to larger faith traditions, traditions that usually have a complicated history. Oftentimes these corporate representatives, such as the New England C&MA, have absolutely no interest in racial reconciliation.

How should Christians vote? David, Amber, Jenni and Scott all share their thoughts on why it's important to vote -- not just as a civic duty, but as a biblically sound way to love our neighbors as well. Lots of good advice and research went into this one!

The Judson crew welcomes Theda Tann as she talks about her journey to understand her Cambodian identity, as well as the struggle she faces as she seeks out a pure faith undiluted by the theology of white supremacists and white saviors. Theda is like many of us in our walks of faith, people who have come to describe themselves as "different" upon realizing that the church they were brought up in doesn't exactly match the genuine gospel lifestyle.

People perish for lack of knowledge. In this episode, Scott & David interview Kim Hewson, a long-time educator in the public school system, as they look at the ways that history has been covered up by those in power. By refusing to admit the sins of our past, we propagate a cycle of injustice that closes our ears to the cries of the oppressed.

David, Jenni, and Scott look at the long, weary summer of 2020 as they examine all the protests that have occurred this year. Has the church done enough to address the systemic inquality that has divided our nation? And what action steps would most bring the church together? Listen and find out!

Special guest Jeremy Ogunba joins the pod to talk about what it's like to be a black minister trying to live out his faith in religious spaces controlled by white men. We consider what it takes to create a truly multicultural Body of Christ.

Tamara is a scientist by trade, and she also has no problems believing in what the Bible says. In fact, science has augmented her wonder for the God of Creation! This week, the crew talks about evolution, climate change, and the destiny of humankind.