Justice Takes Courage

Our Current Social Environment and its Impact on Peace and Social Justice, with Bishop Tracy Malone

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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 United Methodists, Bishops, and annual conferences are responding and coping with what seems to be a daily flood of unbelievable, conflicting news, and disturbing U.S. government actions.

Protecting People and the Planet: Insights from the Philippines

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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, they talk about the condition of human rights in the Philippines and the environmental protection violations, causes and remedies.

Sacred Resilience in the Current Political Climate with Bishop LaTrelle Easterling

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400

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 Washington / Peninsula-Delaware Episcopal area. Bishop Easterling also serves as an At Large Executive Committee Member of the Board of Directors for the General Board of Church and Society.

California Wildfire Recovery Efforts with Rev. Allison Mark

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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 advocacy and legislative action.

In this episode, Rev. Allison Mark—senior pastor at Faith United Methodist Church and president of the Church and Society Board—joins us to talk about how communities of faith are leading wildfire recovery efforts in Southern California. She reflects on her own call to justice work, the Board’s current priorities, and how churches can engage in transformative advocacy using GBCS resources.

Education Programs at Church and Society

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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.org.

U.S. Immigration—What is Our Response As People of Faith?

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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. If you would like to suggest a topic for the podcast, write us at gbcs@umcjustice.org.