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Justice Takes Courage

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Through the lens of the United Methodist Social Principles, Justice Takes Courage podcast explores national and international social witness issues and actions in response to today’s most pressing social concerns. Each month a variety of United Methodists and interfaith partners join host Bishop Julius C. Trimble, General Secretary of The General Board of Church and Society to share ideas and perspectives that advance action for U.S. legislative faith-based advocacy and international social justice priorities. Justice Takes Courage Podcast is produced by Church and Society Communications. If y...

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Our Current Social Environment and its Impact on Peace and Social Justice, with Bishop Tracy Malone 22.04.2026 38:48

In this episode of Justice Takes Courage, Bishop Julius C. Trimble sits down with Bishop Tracy Smith Malone, President of the Council of Bishops and a past 8-year member of Church and Society’s Board of Directors. A lifelong champion for peace and social justice, Bishop Malone gives us her perspective on our current social environment and its impact on peace and social justice. She also shares how...

Protecting People and the Planet: Insights from the Philippines 24.03.2026 38:50

In this episode of Justice Takes Courage , Bishop Julius C. Trimble speaks with two leaders from the Philippines who are deeply engaged in the United Methodist Church’s work for justice: Rev. Glofie Baluntong, Executive Director of the Philippines Board of Church and Society, and Pastor Thaad Kolin Samson, Chairperson of the Philippines Regional Conference Board of Church and Society. Together, th...

Sacred Resilience in the Current Political Climate with Bishop LaTrelle Easterling 29.09.2025 38:15

In this episode of Justice Takes Courage Podcast, Host Bishop Julius C. Trimble and Bishop LaTrelle M. Easterling talk about the challenges of today’s political landscape. They discuss moving beyond prayer to action, giving voice to issues that touch our communities, sustaining justice work over the long haul, and more. Bishop LaTrelle M. Easterling is the Resident Bishop of the Baltimore Washingt...

California Wildfire Recovery Efforts with Rev. Allison Mark 20.05.2025 41:35

Each month, the Justice Takes Courage podcast explores national and international social witness issues and actions in response to today’s most pressing social concerns. Hosted by Bishop Julius C. Trimble, General Secretary of The General Board of Church and Society, the podcast brings together United Methodists and interfaith partners to share ideas and perspectives that drive faith-based advocac...

Education Programs at Church and Society 11.03.2025 20:51

In today's episode, we are going to talk about Church and Society’s education programs that serve the entire United Methodist Connection. Our featured guest is is Aimee Hong, Assistant General Secretary of Programs for Church and Society. Justice Takes Courage Podcast is produced by Church and Society Communications. If you would like to suggest a topic for the podcast, write us at gbcs@umcjustice...

U.S. Immigration—What is Our Response As People of Faith? 03.03.2025 33:25

In our first episode, we discuss U.S. immigration—a polarizing, extremely difficult issue—and what is our response as people of faith. Our featured guests are both staff from Church and Society: Reverend kendal McBroom, Director of Civil and Human Rights, and Reverened Laura, Kigweba, Director of Grassroots Organizing. Justice Takes Courage Podcast is produced by Church and Society Communications....