Benjamin Watson sits down with Jasmine Crowe-Houston—social impact innovator, TED speaker, and founder/CEO of Goodr—to reframe hunger as a justice issue, not just charity. Jasmine breaks down why 42–47 million Americans live with food insecurity, how “food deserts” and “food swamps” drive inequity, and why the poorest often pay the most for food. She explains Goodr’s tech platform that rescues surplus meals in 1–2 hours, the free in-school grocery stores and pop-up markets delivering dignified choice, and the 40M+ meals Goodr has provided to date. They dig into waste (40% of U.S. food; ~2% of GDP), policy fixes (universal school meals, don’t-landfill-food mandates), the spiritual and emotional toll of this work, and simple ways families, churches, and businesses can love their neighbors by feeding them—locally and sustainably.
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Topics:

Hunger as a justice issue

Food deserts vs. food swamps

40% food waste, 2% of GDP

Goodr’s surplus-to-nonprofit logistics

Free school-based grocery stores

Pop-up markets & senior deliveries

Minimum wage, affordability, access

Policy ideas: no-waste laws, school meals

Churches & communities as feeders

Practical ways to “love your neighbor”

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Benjamin Watson and Geoff Duncan, former Georgia lieutenant governor, ex–pro baseball pitcher, entrepreneur, and author of GOP 2.0, talk about truth, courage, and leading with love. Geoff shares how his faith matured from “inherited” to personal, why he chose to call balls and strikes after 2020, and what it cost. They unpack his “honest umpire” approach, character in the Oval Office, rebuilding trust through policy-first problem solving, and practical justice: education, economic mobility, and dignifying our neighbors across party lines. Duncan also reflects on his DNC speech, being expelled by the GOP, and what kind of America he hopes to hand his three sons.
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Topics:

Honest umpire: call balls and strikes

Faith maturing from inherited to personal

Policy over politics: PET framework

Character and tone in leadership

Election integrity and January 6th

Political homelessness and party extremism

Justice as love of neighbor

Education and economic mobility

Bipartisan problem-solving and empathy

Parenting, courage, and public witness

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In a time when politics feels like a tug-of-war for Christian allegiance, Benjamin Watson sits down with Justin Giboney, attorney, strategist, and president of the AND Campaign, to unpack how Christians can engage politics without losing their witness. Together they challenge partisanship and call for a faith that holds conviction and compassion in the same breath. From a whole-life ethic on abortion and maternal care to the role of fatherhood, family, and local leadership, this conversation confronts cultural idols and re-centers the Gospel in public life.

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Topics:

A Biblical framework for public life

Political homelessness

Critiquing Left and Right

Building Coalitions for the Common Good 

Whole-life ethic on abortion and maternal care

Family, marriage and fatherhood

Political idolatry 

Local engagement vs. national outrage

HBCU tour and Lit City

Forthcoming book on the Black Church’s orthodox public witness

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Benjamin Watson sits down with Stephen Enada, president and co-founder of the International Committee on Nigeria, to unpack the crisis facing Nigeria’s persecuted church. They discuss undercounted death tolls, mass displacement, and why global and governmental inaction persists. Stephen challenges misleading “farmer–herder/climate” narratives, highlights corruption and terrorism, shares Leah Sharibu’s story, and explains the “Country of Particular Concern” designation. He also offers practical ways to pray, advocate, and support victims while pursuing religious freedom, peace and justice.  Check out the video version at https://www.youtube.com/@thejustlifeofficial

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How Do Ordinary People Win Extraordinary Change?

Organizer and strategist Tiffany Loftin unpacks student power, unionizing Delta flight attendants, abolishing the death penalty, and sustaining joy while fighting injustice. What began as a campaign to continue her own college education—and improve life for every student at UC Santa Cruz, has become a lifelong mission of advocacy. Tiffany shares practical steps for everyday people to take action, build power, and stay grounded in the struggles that move them to act.

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Civil rights attorney and CNN analyst Bakari Sellers joins Benjamin to talk about growing up in South Carolina, what “hidden” injustices like heirs’ property reveal about policy, and why due process, health access, and strong local churches matter for real change. A thoughtful, nuanced convo on leading with empathy while pushing for reform.

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Benjamin Watson sits down with Grammy-winning artist, author, and philanthropist Lecrae for a candid conversation on faith that acts, how the gospel grounds justice, why silence wounds, and what hopeful, everyday courage looks like. Lecrae opens up about suffering, healing, and practical ways to love neighbors with integrity at home, in church, and in public life. From a childhood influenced by the Black Panthers to his arrival at the zenith of the music industry, Lecrae shares how he’s learning to live “the just life” beyond the stage. Check out the video version at https://www.youtube.com/@thejustlifeofficial

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In this episode of The Just Life with Benjamin Watson, Dr. Cornel West, philosopher, public intellectual, and prophetic voice for justice, joins Benjamin for a wide-ranging conversation on love, truth, and the moral demands of our time. Drawing from his famous declaration that “justice is what love looks like in public,” Dr. West explores the meaning of prophetic love in an age marked by division, tribalism, and moral crisis.  From addressing human suffering in Israel and Gaza to American militarism and the power of the blues they examine why love grounds justice, courage resists fear, and faith shapes public action.  Rooted in the Black prophetic tradition, West urges us to reject double standards, find our voice and help make wrongs right. Check out the video version at https://www.youtube.com/@thejustlifeofficial

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Benjamin Watson talks with Bruce Deel about justice with boots on the ground: moving toward pain, listening first, and building a “people plan” that turns triage into transformation. Anchored by faith, they unpack restoring neighborhoods without displacement, combining mercy with accountability, mobilizing men against exploitation, and creating real pathways to stability so families can flourish through housing, work, and dignity. Check out the video version at https://www.youtube.com/@thejustlifeofficial

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Benjamin Watson sits down with Angela Stanton King to unpack what a “just life” looks like when convictions meet compassion.  Once incarcerated and shackled while giving birth, the Auntie Angie’s House founder has become a fierce advocate for criminal justice reform, family restoration, and maternal health. Exploring her journey from prison to purpose, they discuss the fight for dignity, responsibility, and bridge-building beyond party lines—how ordinary people can create extraordinary change and why serving moms and protecting children belongs at the heart of justice.  Check out the video version at https://www.youtube.com/@thejustlifeofficial

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