Do Justice

This advent join us for a conversation with Shane Claiborne on peacemaking.  Shane reflects in dialogue with hosts on what Jesus did with contextual connection to us and Shane shares some of his own stories on discomfort, direct action and being people of presence.  The talk was originally given Northern Alberta Diaconal Conference's Day of Encouragement.   We're busy working on our...

September 30th 2021 marks the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.  It coincides with Orange Shirt Day, a grassroots commemoration marked by the wearing of Orange Shirts for children forced to leave their families and attend residential schools. This reflection is designed to take approximately an hour and we recommend that you take space to listen and reflect.  You...

In this episode, Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat shares the theological underpinnings that inspire the sustainable efforts and regenerative agriculture practices at Russet House Farm. She and Chris also discuss worshipping outside, eating locally, times of Sabbath and Jubilee, and caring for creation as we long for God’s ultimate goodness for our world and our neighbours. Show Notes: (Links) Transcript: https...

This episode two guests--Leah Gazan, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg Centre and Steve Heinrichs, Director of Indigenous-Settler Relations of Mennonite Church Canada-- join host Chris Orme. Leah and Steve share the story of how they connected, where their work both overlaps and is unique to their respective identities as indigenous and white settler, and ways folks can participate in enacting the...

In this episode David Bailey, executive director of Arrabon, joins Chris Orme to talk about music, building cultural imagination toward reconciliation, and how to move from being a diverse church to being a reconciling church. Arrabon: https://arrabon.com/ Urban Doxology: http://www.urbandoxology.com/ Disability Advocacy: Turning Your Passion into Action - https://learn.faithward.org/courses/disab...

Writer, teacher, and mother Lisa Van Engen joins us for this conversation on engaging kids in seeking justice. Lisa and Chris talk about how and when to talk with kids about justice, including the reality that many who are impacted don’t have the privilege of deciding ‘when.’ Lisa also shares stories about questions around racism and injustice that her students and children have raised, how they’v...

In this episode, Chris asks Dennae how she’s seen the multi-ethnic churches she’s involved with respond in a season of spotlighted violence. They also reflect on a collection of prayers Dennae wrote in response, Healing Prayers and Meditations to Resist a Violent World, and how to keep moving intentionally toward God’s kingdom when it’s long and hard work. Show Notes:  Healing Prayers and Med...

Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon, executive director of Churches for Middle East Peace, joins our host Chris Orme for the first episode of Season 3. Mae and Chris discuss different forms of advocacy, as well the spiritual formation that takes place through advocacy. Show Notes: Mae’s Website: maecannon.com Beyond Hashtag Activism: http://www.ivpress.com/beyond-hashtag-activism Hearts and Minds Bookstore...

Rev. Nick Coates joins our hosts to discuss the topic of peace.  Coates is a minister in Calgary Alberta.  He says, “My joy in life is helping people discover what it means to be human and alive in this world. That’s what I think Jesus is all about.”  We can't think of a better time than advent to share this episode with you. Here are the links referenced in this episode:  http...

Julian Maturia and Cindy Stover join hosts Chris Orme and Vanessa Alvarez to discuss gender based violence.  What is our role as Christians, as church communities, as development and advocacy agencies in responding to this issue?  Note: This episode references female genital mutilation and may not be suitable for younger listeners. Get more information on the campaign Julian and Cindy me...

The Climate Witness Project is a joint effort between World Renew and the Office of Social Justice.  In this episode justice mobilization specialist Andrew Oppong says this on climate change, "Beyond caring for the earth there is such an intimate connection to caring for your neighbour, which is tied into our big commandment ".  Explore this idea with him and hosts Chris Orme and Vanessa...

What does it look like to bring creativity and the arts to racial justice?  Guests Cheryl Nembhard and Drew Brown discuss racism, hope, and responding to our times.  Hosts Chris Orme and Vanessa Alverez dig in with these guests to explore lament and the guest's creative processes. Check out Cheryl's work and podcast here or follow her @cherylnembhard. Connect with Drew's music and inform...

Ken Kim World Renew's Director of Disaster Response joins hosts Chris Orme and Vanessa Alvarez.  Kim discusses why responding to disasters is so important and reflects on the work being done in the aftermath of the Beirut explosion. For more information on World Renew's disaster response work go to this link .  For more information on the Canadian Foodgrains Bank and how you can help peo...

Hosts Chris Orme and Vanessa Alvarez talk with immigration mobilizer Jason Lief about immigration in the United States.  Lief is a professor at Northwestern College in practical theology.   In this conversation the three speakers discuss their connections to immigration and a Christian approach to immigration. More information on Blessing Not Burden .  For full length lectures...

In this intergenerational episode Kate Kooyman talks with Steve Mulder the Field Coordinator for the CRCNA’s Climate Witness Project and his granddaughter Anneke Spoelma a 15-year-old freshman at Grand Rapids Public Museum High School.  Anneke and Steve were part of a delegation sent by the Climate Witness Project to Kenya and Uganda to meet with World Renew personnel and the subsistence farm...

In part two of this interview Kate Kooyman and guest JJ TenClay discuss how to stay hopeful in justice work.  JJ spent four years in Italy as a missionary for the Reformed Church of America (RCA) working with migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.  She now serves as the Refugee Ministries Coordinator for RCA Global Missions. The Reformed family is a diverse family with a diverse range of...

In talking about her latest guest JJ TenClay host Kate Kooyman says, “From JJ... I was able to gain such a different perspective, a better perspective on the global-ness of the refugee situation around the world.”  What a great reason to listen to this episode of the Do Justice podcast!  JJ is the Refugee Ministries Coordinator for Reformed Church of America Global Missions.   The R...

In this episode host Kate Kooyman calls Sandra Maria Van Opstal one of her “justice crushes.”  They dive right into conversation about worship and justice starting with Sandra’s book The Next Worship .  Besides writing books Sandra is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Chasing Justice and the Preaching Pastor at Grace and Peace Church. The Reformed family is a diverse family with a...

Host Kate Kooyman connects with guest Dr. Alexia Salvatierra from a coffee shop. You’ll hear background sounds as Kate and Alexia discuss Alexia’s long-term work for justice, especially in the area of immigration.  Alexia is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, and coauthor of the book Faith Rooted Organizing. The Reformed family is a diverse family with a diverse...

What is this new podcast all about?  Hear from host Kate Kooyman about what to expect from the first season of Do Justice - the podcast!  Get more information about Do Justice here .