Common Sense on Social Justice

In this episode, Michael shares his thoughts and observations on freedom that sprung from his recent travels to the midwestern United States.

Trying to serve others can be very difficult if we ourselves are wounded. An important first stpe in the work of justice to experience our own helaing. Learn today why serving while wounded is detrimental to those we serve, and the proper steps toward healing as a way of justice for ourselves.

What do you do when faced with injustices that you cannot do anything about? What do you do when the answers seem bizarre? Listen today as we looking at an ancient prophet of Israel who was faced with enormous injustices and had to grapple with God's bizarre answer to the solution. Also, learn how to come to terms with what is beyond our control.

So often we make the work of justice overly serious or complicated. This week we are reminded that the work of creating a just society can happen in the many little things we do. Learn from Michael how to delight in the little things as you help make a better world.

In this episode we discover that the ancient people dealt with exactly the same problems we face today. St Barnabus, who is mentioned in Christian scripture, wrote a letter in the first century that spells out the three important factors that must be present in our life in order for us to experience the full life.

In a growing epidemic of social justice movements and approaches that are centered towards the self, this episode reminds us that the true focus of justice is the 'other'. Michael Challenges us to defend other's rights and look to the needs of others, rather than being narcissistic in our approach to justice.

In this episode we will study the life of John the Baptist and break down his teachings on justice and the breaking in of the kingdom of God and how this effects the very small things of our daily life.

The Difference between something being normal and being legal- too often we make the mistake of believing that because the majority voted a law into place and made it legal that it is the same as something being moral. This podcast makes that distinction and reminds us that God’s moral, natural laws are Truth, while human laws often are a lie.

Weclome back Deacon Scott Aikin to the show! In this episode Michael and Deacon Scott discuss parish life and ways to build a just society at the parish level.

In this episode Michael is joined by Deacon Scott Aikin to tackle the important question of can The Catholic Church be trusted with social justice?

Using humor in social justice? Absolutely. In this episode Michael goes into why keeping things light can allow you engage people who might not otherwise even consider another point of view.

In this episode Michael discusses how gathering together builds relationships that enable and lead to a more just society.

In this episode Michael discusses what to do when you encounter obstacles in the work of social justice.

In this episode Michael takes on the topic of keeping joy and steadiness in the long term reality of building a just society.

In this episode Michael discusses ways to understand justice by looking at the example of Dietrich Bonhoeffer in Nazi Germany.

In this episode Michael discusses the "savior complex," and how it limits our ability to truly help others.

In this episode Michael is again joined by Patience, who describes her experience as an immigrant from The Congo.

Michael is joined today by Patience, an immigrant and businesswoman for a great conversation about life and justice.

In this episode Michael discusses the injustice of domestic violence.

In this episode Michael discusses social justice in the context of spiritual warfare.

In this episode, Michael names these abandoned places such as nursing homes, inner city ghettos, homeless camps, etc and he talks about how we can enter into solidarity with those who live in these places.

In this episode Michael takes a look at Discourse 56 from Paramahansa Yogananda’s ‘The Second Coming of Christ’ to discuss universal distribution of goods, the human family, and what happens when we store up treasures on earth.

In this third and final part of the discussion between Michael and Soheila, they wrap up by talking about ways you can help create a just and charitable society. To find ways to help refugees and asylum seekers across Oregon, please visit the Portland Refugee Support Group website at  pdxrsg.org .

In this second part of the discussion with Michael and Soheila, they resume their discussion of the challenges newly arrived refugees face. To find ways to help refugees and asylum seekers across Oregon, please visit the Portland Refugee Support Group website at  pdxrsg.org .

Michael is joined in this episode by Soheila, and together they discuss the challenges newly arrived refugees face. To find ways to help refugees and asylum seekers across Oregon, please visit the Portland Refugee Support Group website at pdxrsg.org .