<![CDATA[The Faith and Justice Network]]>cf0b9114-1b09-5e58-97c5-7cb29c9175eeWed, 03 Sep 2025 17:08:38 +0000Captivate.fmF+J Networkhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/4d7377e0-22a1-44f7-b33d-e4208e84b716/-2zkPF9ko02fr-glRvLdO8g-.jpgThe Faith and Justice NetworkF+J NetworkF+J NetworkWelcome to the podcast of the Faith and Justice Network, where we are seeking faith and learning justice, because we believe the two belong together, that they lie at the very heart of what it means to follow Jesus.https://faithjustice.net/podcast/falseepisodicnopodcast34. Shifts for the Journey Ahead34. Shifts for the Journey AheadAs a new program year begins at Faith and Justice, Angie and Peter reflect on the shifts shaping their journeys—from rhetoric to embodiment and from triumphalism to lament. They wrestle with questions of knowledge and power, draw wisdom from Martin Luther King Jr. and Howard Thurman, and close with hopes and guidance for the road ahead.

To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

]]>As a new program year begins at Faith and Justice, Angie and Peter reflect on the shifts shaping their journeys—from rhetoric to embodiment and from triumphalism to lament. They wrestle with questions of knowledge and power, draw wisdom from Martin Luther King Jr. and Howard Thurman, and close with hopes and guidance for the road ahead.

To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

]]>e90ca316-c6f8-4544-b23a-cf2df035a033Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:15:00 -070030:00falsefull33. Race, Faith, and the Slippery Slope toward Authoritarianism33. Race, Faith, and the Slippery Slope toward AuthoritarianismAngie and Peter explore race, biblical interpretation, and the slippery slope from authority to authoritarianism. Along the way, they reflect on their personal journeys toward a more diverse and expansive vision of theology. 

]]>Angie and Peter explore race, biblical interpretation, and the slippery slope from authority to authoritarianism. Along the way, they reflect on their personal journeys toward a more diverse and expansive vision of theology. 

]]>1026c8a0-18eb-4402-a17f-72845b14ed50Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -070050:35falsefull32. Immigration and Justice32. Immigration and JusticeIn this podcast, Angie Hong and Daniel Montanez tackle “Immigration and Justice,” covering topics like cosmopolitanism vs. communitarianism, distinctions between the border-line and the borderlands, and what it means to do theology from the margins through the lens of migration. 

We apologize for the garbled audio in the last few minutes of the podcast. To learn more about Daniel Montanez’s work at the Mygration Christian Conference, visit: https://www.mygrationchristianconference.com.

]]>In this podcast, Angie Hong and Daniel Montanez tackle “Immigration and Justice,” covering topics like cosmopolitanism vs. communitarianism, distinctions between the border-line and the borderlands, and what it means to do theology from the margins through the lens of migration. 

We apologize for the garbled audio in the last few minutes of the podcast. To learn more about Daniel Montanez’s work at the Mygration Christian Conference, visit: https://www.mygrationchristianconference.com.

]]>11bdb8ee-ffe8-45b5-9d2a-fcdc5cdf8aeaWed, 07 May 2025 14:00:00 -070044:46falsefull31. A Journey Across Genders31. A Journey Across GendersAngie Hong and Peter Choi talk with Paula Stone Williams about what she has learned in transitioning from a man to a woman. Topics range from gender in Hollywood, loneliness, accommodation, sacrifice, and what it means to be a good friend and ally.

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]]>Angie Hong and Peter Choi talk with Paula Stone Williams about what she has learned in transitioning from a man to a woman. Topics range from gender in Hollywood, loneliness, accommodation, sacrifice, and what it means to be a good friend and ally.

To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

]]>89b3bd6e-d7ba-4e82-973e-73f9ec4d9011Sun, 23 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -070032:54falsefull30. The Power of Community30. The Power of CommunityAngie Hong and Peter Choi talk with special guest Devin Singh, Associate Professor of Religion at Dartmouth College. They discuss Hahrie Han’s Undivided: The Quest for Racial Solidarity in an American Church, how Devin’s undergraduate students grappled with the book, the power of community and religion in the work of justice, and the promise and pitfall of talking about grace. 

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]]>Angie Hong and Peter Choi talk with special guest Devin Singh, Associate Professor of Religion at Dartmouth College. They discuss Hahrie Han’s Undivided: The Quest for Racial Solidarity in an American Church, how Devin’s undergraduate students grappled with the book, the power of community and religion in the work of justice, and the promise and pitfall of talking about grace. 

To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

]]>211a4c5a-b068-46be-b012-8f9c2f4435ddThu, 27 Feb 2025 20:45:00 -070042:45falsefull29. The Sacred Black Feminine and the Outward Journey29. The Sacred Black Feminine and the Outward JourneyAngie Hong and Peter Choi discuss Christena Cleveland’s book, God Is a Black Woman, by retracing the progression of her public writings beginning with her first book, Disunity in Christ. Topics include whitemalegod, the Sacred Black Feminine, immigrant culture, grounding practices, and Christmas music. 

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]]>Angie Hong and Peter Choi discuss Christena Cleveland’s book, God Is a Black Woman, by retracing the progression of her public writings beginning with her first book, Disunity in Christ. Topics include whitemalegod, the Sacred Black Feminine, immigrant culture, grounding practices, and Christmas music. 

To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

]]>774e61f0-a18e-417f-aab5-4f925d75e437Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:30:00 -070033:03falsefull28. Staying Awake in Bewildering Times28. Staying Awake in Bewildering TimesOn the heels of a bewildering, bruising election, Angie and Peter talk with Tyler Sit, author of Staying Awake: The Gospel for Changemakers, covering topics as varied as music therapy, spiritual composting, hip hop, Christianity vs. Christendom, and staying in community through hard times.

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]]>On the heels of a bewildering, bruising election, Angie and Peter talk with Tyler Sit, author of Staying Awake: The Gospel for Changemakers, covering topics as varied as music therapy, spiritual composting, hip hop, Christianity vs. Christendom, and staying in community through hard times.

To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

]]>a8110b1b-bc0f-4731-b704-096ebe8e7f80Tue, 19 Nov 2024 22:45:00 -070038:34falsefull27. From Passing to Flourishing27. From Passing to FlourishingAt the beginning of a new program year, Angie and Peter talk about the theme for September: Starting Points. Topics covered include Keri Day’s “Learning to Pass,” J. S. Park’s The Voices We Carry, what it means to move beyond Christian faith as a civilizing project of colonialism to a force for everyone’s liberation and flourishing. 

To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

]]>At the beginning of a new program year, Angie and Peter talk about the theme for September: Starting Points. Topics covered include Keri Day’s “Learning to Pass,” J. S. Park’s The Voices We Carry, what it means to move beyond Christian faith as a civilizing project of colonialism to a force for everyone’s liberation and flourishing. 

To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

]]>aafba806-1016-48e0-97db-14d923c18634Mon, 30 Sep 2024 23:15:00 -070034:30falsefull26. Punched in the Face by Theology26. Punched in the Face by TheologyLiz and Peter talk about about art and justice as well as the work of justice in a multi-faith world. They discuss at length two different renditions of the national anthem by our webinar speaker, Daniel Roumain, representing protest and proclaim. And terms like polysemy, multivocality, and epistemological humility lead to a conversation on our need to learn from others, especially people of various faith traditions. 

To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

]]>Liz and Peter talk about about art and justice as well as the work of justice in a multi-faith world. They discuss at length two different renditions of the national anthem by our webinar speaker, Daniel Roumain, representing protest and proclaim. And terms like polysemy, multivocality, and epistemological humility lead to a conversation on our need to learn from others, especially people of various faith traditions. 

To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

]]>646a7dd8-7de1-4efb-9198-4941f6fe02c3Tue, 23 May 2023 15:00:00 -070031:32falsefull25. Gender and Justice25. Gender and JusticeLiz and Peter talk about gender and justice, addressing gender in immigrant churches and Asian American cultures, new ways of reading the stories of Adam and Eve with the help of Katherine Bushnell, a new community called Miriam’s Song led by Rev. Riana Shaw Robinson, and more.

A few resources mentioned:


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]]>Liz and Peter talk about gender and justice, addressing gender in immigrant churches and Asian American cultures, new ways of reading the stories of Adam and Eve with the help of Katherine Bushnell, a new community called Miriam’s Song led by Rev. Riana Shaw Robinson, and more.

A few resources mentioned:


To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

]]>2760e626-9dd0-4c13-8029-6ef9213887cbFri, 28 Apr 2023 14:30:00 -070044:04falsefull24. Deconstruction Spirituality24. Deconstruction SpiritualityLiz asks Peter about the Future of Faith Conference which happened in January. They spend the bulk of their time discussing a new piece by Peter entitled, “Deconstruction Spirituality: Five Shifts for the Future of Faith,” which will appear in the June 2023 issue of The Christian Century.

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]]>Liz asks Peter about the Future of Faith Conference which happened in January. They spend the bulk of their time discussing a new piece by Peter entitled, “Deconstruction Spirituality: Five Shifts for the Future of Faith,” which will appear in the June 2023 issue of The Christian Century.

To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

]]>a5c46e1a-93cf-485d-b615-9887a2f94659Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:30:00 -070029:18falsefull23. The Blessing of Darkness in Advent23. The Blessing of Darkness in AdventIn this final episode of 2022, Liz and Peter share what Advent and Christmas mean to them, the gifts of womanism, Black liberation theology, the limits of academic theology, and progressive Christianity. They wrap up their conversation by reflecting on why the darkness of Advent may be a blessing to be savored beyond just a season.

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]]>In this final episode of 2022, Liz and Peter share what Advent and Christmas mean to them, the gifts of womanism, Black liberation theology, the limits of academic theology, and progressive Christianity. They wrap up their conversation by reflecting on why the darkness of Advent may be a blessing to be savored beyond just a season.

To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

]]>8c8cc7f1-926e-4549-9f9e-a6670e48e331Tue, 20 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -070040:22falsefull22. What Does It Mean to Be an Evangelical (No More)?22. What Does It Mean to Be an Evangelical (No More)?In this episode focusing on our November theme (the Long Journey), Liz and Peter discuss his previous statement that he might still be an evangelical, delving into the history of evangelicalism and the long journey of spirituality that forms each of us today. They also discuss supersessionism, the weaponization of the Bible, the peculiar (rancid?) smell of evangelicalism, and why the Episcopal Church and other mainline denominations may not be the solution post-evangelicals and exvangelicals think they may be.

They also discuss Mark Noll's America's Book: The Rise and Decline of a Bible Civilization, 1794-1911 and the ways the Bible has been a blessing a burden in their lives and in American Christianity.

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]]>In this episode focusing on our November theme (the Long Journey), Liz and Peter discuss his previous statement that he might still be an evangelical, delving into the history of evangelicalism and the long journey of spirituality that forms each of us today. They also discuss supersessionism, the weaponization of the Bible, the peculiar (rancid?) smell of evangelicalism, and why the Episcopal Church and other mainline denominations may not be the solution post-evangelicals and exvangelicals think they may be.

They also discuss Mark Noll's America's Book: The Rise and Decline of a Bible Civilization, 1794-1911 and the ways the Bible has been a blessing a burden in their lives and in American Christianity.

To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

]]>6dbe92e4-fa1e-482c-8cfc-02ada4693e73Mon, 19 Dec 2022 20:30:00 -070040:22falsefull21. The Sound of the Genuine21. The Sound of the GenuineLiz Lin and Peter Choi discuss Cole Arthur Riley’s book and webinar, which occurred at our fall gathering in Denver. They cover a range of topics including Howard Thurman’s invitation to hear the sound of the genuine, the doctrine of total depravity, internalized racism, the hubris behind some projects of evangelization, and their own spiritual journeys. A surprising realization (confession?) at the end that one of them may still be an evangelical brings this episode to a sudden conclusion, to be continued next time! 

To watch the webinar with Cole Arthur Riley and to dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

]]>Liz Lin and Peter Choi discuss Cole Arthur Riley’s book and webinar, which occurred at our fall gathering in Denver. They cover a range of topics including Howard Thurman’s invitation to hear the sound of the genuine, the doctrine of total depravity, internalized racism, the hubris behind some projects of evangelization, and their own spiritual journeys. A surprising realization (confession?) at the end that one of them may still be an evangelical brings this episode to a sudden conclusion, to be continued next time! 

To watch the webinar with Cole Arthur Riley and to dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

]]>4e3d1460-4be8-4bf7-b4b0-5cb703526dccWed, 02 Nov 2022 14:15:00 -070033:20falsefull20. The Inward Journey20. The Inward JourneyPeter Choi and Liz Lin talk about the struggle of making the inward journey as Asian American Christians, the founding of PAAC (Progressive Asian American Christians), the role of place in spirituality, their respective sojourns in the Midwest, what it means to decolonize faith, code switching, and more. 

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]]>Peter Choi and Liz Lin talk about the struggle of making the inward journey as Asian American Christians, the founding of PAAC (Progressive Asian American Christians), the role of place in spirituality, their respective sojourns in the Midwest, what it means to decolonize faith, code switching, and more. 

To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

]]>3902f45f-445c-4a1b-b74d-f0d1fa8b299eThu, 20 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -070051:36falsefull19. Beginning in the Middle19. Beginning in the MiddleWrapping up our September unit, Liz Lin and Peter Choi discuss how being Asian American affects the ways we might draw boundaries, navigating white normativity, what to do with anger, why it’s important to learn from diverse voices, and more. 

Links to things we talked about: 


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]]>Wrapping up our September unit, Liz Lin and Peter Choi discuss how being Asian American affects the ways we might draw boundaries, navigating white normativity, what to do with anger, why it’s important to learn from diverse voices, and more. 

Links to things we talked about: 


To dig deeper with us, join the Faith and Justice Network, an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

]]>8a7887fd-c736-4c4b-8a37-fc11862e17c2Thu, 06 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -070045:00falsefull18. A Community of Learning and Belonging18. A Community of Learning and BelongingThe Faith and Justice Podcast is back! In this opening episode for fall 2022, D.L. Mayfield, Liz Lin, and Peter Choi talk about the past, present, and future work of our community. D.L. and Peter fill us in on why the podcast ended so abruptly last season. And then they settle into a time of reflecting on what it means for us to be a community of learning and belonging. 

Links to things we talked about: 


The Faith & Justice Network is an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

]]>The Faith and Justice Podcast is back! In this opening episode for fall 2022, D.L. Mayfield, Liz Lin, and Peter Choi talk about the past, present, and future work of our community. D.L. and Peter fill us in on why the podcast ended so abruptly last season. And then they settle into a time of reflecting on what it means for us to be a community of learning and belonging. 

Links to things we talked about: 


The Faith & Justice Network is an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

]]>251f1182-57aa-4f5b-a41e-6a9331fcb56eThu, 15 Sep 2022 19:00:00 -070046:20truefull17. Damon Garcia17. Damon GarciaD.L. Mayfield talks with Damon Garcia about the subversive message of Easter, following a God who calls us to change, capitalism, mutual aid, the spiritual practice of relaxing, and more. 

A few resources mentioned:


The Faith & Justice Network is an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

]]>D.L. Mayfield talks with Damon Garcia about the subversive message of Easter, following a God who calls us to change, capitalism, mutual aid, the spiritual practice of relaxing, and more. 

A few resources mentioned:


The Faith & Justice Network is an online learning community pursuing a more beautiful, expansive, and liberating vision of Christian faith in the world. Learn more here.

]]>7ef32de6-d320-47d4-8d7d-a99a9aea439aFri, 22 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -070047:48falsefull16. Money, Power, and Justice16. Money, Power, and JusticePeter Choi talks with Julie Rodgers about money, power, and justice. They explore how money and power serve the status quo and perpetuate injustice, often in subtle and imperceptible ways. They also talk about moving from power hoarding to power sharing and conclude by reflecting on repentance as a vital step toward healing and justice. 

A few resources mentioned; find the books at your favorite bookstore or library:


]]>Peter Choi talks with Julie Rodgers about money, power, and justice. They explore how money and power serve the status quo and perpetuate injustice, often in subtle and imperceptible ways. They also talk about moving from power hoarding to power sharing and conclude by reflecting on repentance as a vital step toward healing and justice. 

A few resources mentioned; find the books at your favorite bookstore or library:


]]>d7decfe9-2cf8-4e7b-bf9b-d13945ac914dThu, 14 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -070034:58falsefull15. Emmy Kegler15. Emmy KeglerD.L. Mayfield talks with Emmy Kegler, pastor and author of One Coin Found: How God’s Love Stretches to the Margins (2019) and All Who Are Weary: Easing the Burden on the Walk with Mental Illness (2021). They discuss growing up in low church and high church, learning from dogs and cats, the trauma and beauty of communion, making casseroles, the spiritual practice of homemaking, neurodivergence, and much more. 

A few resources mentioned:


The Faith and Justice Network is now available as a monthly or annual membership! Join our community and get access each month to several virtual webinars, video resources, curated readings, spiritual practices, online forums, and more. Join us for a month, a season, or a year or more. Visit www.faithjustice.net to learn more!

]]>D.L. Mayfield talks with Emmy Kegler, pastor and author of One Coin Found: How God’s Love Stretches to the Margins (2019) and All Who Are Weary: Easing the Burden on the Walk with Mental Illness (2021). They discuss growing up in low church and high church, learning from dogs and cats, the trauma and beauty of communion, making casseroles, the spiritual practice of homemaking, neurodivergence, and much more. 

A few resources mentioned:


The Faith and Justice Network is now available as a monthly or annual membership! Join our community and get access each month to several virtual webinars, video resources, curated readings, spiritual practices, online forums, and more. Join us for a month, a season, or a year or more. Visit www.faithjustice.net to learn more!

]]>1d5f6b9b-020f-4d82-8793-f1d8b5d5bd85Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:45:00 -070053:02falsefull14. Gender, Sexuality, and Justice14. Gender, Sexuality, and JusticeD.L. Mayfield and Peter Choi talk about our theme for March: Gender, Sexuality, and Justice. They address the harmful effects of Christian patriarchy and the fallacy of the “two-thousand-years-of-church-history-can’t-be-wrong” argument. Is there really such a thing as a timeless and monolithic Christian teaching on gender and sexuality? Is progressive Christianity truly free of patriarchal thinking? How do we overcome fears of the slippery slope? What does it look like to imagine new ways of being gendered? And how might we pursue this work together in community? 

A few resources mentioned:


Become a Member! Participation in the Faith and Justice Network is available through a monthly or annual membership. If you want to join the conversation, we’d love to welcome you into our community! Learn more on our website.

]]>D.L. Mayfield and Peter Choi talk about our theme for March: Gender, Sexuality, and Justice. They address the harmful effects of Christian patriarchy and the fallacy of the “two-thousand-years-of-church-history-can’t-be-wrong” argument. Is there really such a thing as a timeless and monolithic Christian teaching on gender and sexuality? Is progressive Christianity truly free of patriarchal thinking? How do we overcome fears of the slippery slope? What does it look like to imagine new ways of being gendered? And how might we pursue this work together in community? 

A few resources mentioned:


Become a Member! Participation in the Faith and Justice Network is available through a monthly or annual membership. If you want to join the conversation, we’d love to welcome you into our community! Learn more on our website.

]]>5af7a931-57a0-425f-8a44-f126de3dec25Thu, 10 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -070047:58falsefull13. Robert Monson13. Robert MonsonD.L. Mayfield talks with Robert Monson about running, poetry, reconfiguring our idea of what is foreign, losing ourselves in what we don’t know, womanist theology, indigenous poetry, curiosity in the face of pain, social media, and much more as spiritual practices. 

A few resources mentioned:


We also want to note that the Faith and Justice Network is now available through a monthly or annual membership. If you want to join the conversation, we’d love to welcome you into our community! Learn more on our website.

]]>D.L. Mayfield talks with Robert Monson about running, poetry, reconfiguring our idea of what is foreign, losing ourselves in what we don’t know, womanist theology, indigenous poetry, curiosity in the face of pain, social media, and much more as spiritual practices. 

A few resources mentioned:


We also want to note that the Faith and Justice Network is now available through a monthly or annual membership. If you want to join the conversation, we’d love to welcome you into our community! Learn more on our website.

]]>4836c56e-2a64-455b-aed1-c1d20a4a2202Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:15:00 -070049:12falsefull12. Race and Justice12. Race and JusticeD.L. Mayfield and Peter Choi talk about our month of focusing on race and justice, discussing new books by Kelly Brown Douglas and Lisa Sharon Harper as well as texts that have been around a while by authors like Willie James Jennings and Robert Allen Warrior. They discuss the recent trend of opinion pieces in the mainstream media expressing nostalgia for better versions of Christianity in the past. Topics range from supersessionism to confederate monuments to epistemological privilege––all features of white supremacy that require closer examination if we are going to work for justice.

A few resources mentioned (get the books from your local bookstore, library, or wherever you get your books!):


We also want to note that the Faith and Justice Network is now available through a monthly or annual membership. If you want to join the conversation, we’d love to welcome you into our community! Learn more on our website.

]]>D.L. Mayfield and Peter Choi talk about our month of focusing on race and justice, discussing new books by Kelly Brown Douglas and Lisa Sharon Harper as well as texts that have been around a while by authors like Willie James Jennings and Robert Allen Warrior. They discuss the recent trend of opinion pieces in the mainstream media expressing nostalgia for better versions of Christianity in the past. Topics range from supersessionism to confederate monuments to epistemological privilege––all features of white supremacy that require closer examination if we are going to work for justice.

A few resources mentioned (get the books from your local bookstore, library, or wherever you get your books!):


We also want to note that the Faith and Justice Network is now available through a monthly or annual membership. If you want to join the conversation, we’d love to welcome you into our community! Learn more on our website.

]]>972ef6f1-d443-4e97-be4e-ab74d3ae3a71Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -070041:18falsefull11. Jessica Kantrowitz11. Jessica KantrowitzD.L. Mayfield and Jessica Kantrowitz talk about the spiritual life in the midst of anxiety, depression, and chronic illness, asking what it means to pray when prayer feels bitter or like putting sand in your mouth. 

A few resources mentioned:


]]>D.L. Mayfield and Jessica Kantrowitz talk about the spiritual life in the midst of anxiety, depression, and chronic illness, asking what it means to pray when prayer feels bitter or like putting sand in your mouth. 

A few resources mentioned:


]]>ba097a5b-38f2-4072-ad8e-3ed770592f02Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -070043:52falsefull10. Questioning Religious Authorities10. Questioning Religious AuthoritiesPeter Choi and D.L. Mayfield talk about what it looks like to pursue faith in the midst of crumbling institutions, a controversial talk given by Christena Cleveland at one of our past conferences that we’re focusing on this month on our platform, the perils of questioning religious authorities, and much more. 

A few resources mentioned (get the books from your local bookstore, library, or wherever you get your books!):


We also want to note that the Faith and Justice Network is now available through a monthly or annual subscription, so if you want to join the conversation, we’d love to welcome you into our community!

Learn more or subscribe at faithjustice.net. 

]]>Peter Choi and D.L. Mayfield talk about what it looks like to pursue faith in the midst of crumbling institutions, a controversial talk given by Christena Cleveland at one of our past conferences that we’re focusing on this month on our platform, the perils of questioning religious authorities, and much more. 

A few resources mentioned (get the books from your local bookstore, library, or wherever you get your books!):


We also want to note that the Faith and Justice Network is now available through a monthly or annual subscription, so if you want to join the conversation, we’d love to welcome you into our community!

Learn more or subscribe at faithjustice.net. 

]]>f9b72833-4ada-4f83-9a4c-597da62ec828Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:45:00 -070038:56falsefull9. Kelley Nikondeha9. Kelley NikondehaD.L. Mayfield and Kelley Nikondeha talk about the duality of living in different worlds, making friends with sadness, adoption, the complexities of Palestine, food, art, friendship, and reclaiming Advent amidst the consumerization of Christmas.

A few resources mentioned (get the books from your local bookstore, library, or wherever you get your books!):


]]>D.L. Mayfield and Kelley Nikondeha talk about the duality of living in different worlds, making friends with sadness, adoption, the complexities of Palestine, food, art, friendship, and reclaiming Advent amidst the consumerization of Christmas.

A few resources mentioned (get the books from your local bookstore, library, or wherever you get your books!):


]]>283a1ba8-a17b-4b1d-aefd-334c7d69d0efWed, 15 Dec 2021 15:30:00 -070043:32falsefull8. The Outward Journey8. The Outward JourneyPeter Choi, D.L. Mayfield, and Riana Shaw Robinson talk about the outward journey, fumbling through Advent, their conflicted relationship with Christmas music, Rachel Held Evans’ Wholehearted Faith, James Cone on Reinhold Niebuhr, the perils and promise of deconstruction, and the role of Jesus and the Bible in the midst of it all. 

A few resources mentioned (get the books from your local bookstore, library, or wherever you get your books!):


]]>Peter Choi, D.L. Mayfield, and Riana Shaw Robinson talk about the outward journey, fumbling through Advent, their conflicted relationship with Christmas music, Rachel Held Evans’ Wholehearted Faith, James Cone on Reinhold Niebuhr, the perils and promise of deconstruction, and the role of Jesus and the Bible in the midst of it all. 

A few resources mentioned (get the books from your local bookstore, library, or wherever you get your books!):


]]>ca213b18-3dcd-4b04-a10a-c10a53542a55Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:45:00 -070039:02falsefull7. J.S. Park7. J.S. ParkD.L. Mayfield talks with J.S. Park, a hospital chaplain in Florida and author most recently of The Voices We Carry: Finding Your One True Voice in a World of Clamor and Noise. They discuss faith, writing, the spirituality of reading fiction, and many other spiritual practices. 

A few resources mentioned:


]]>D.L. Mayfield talks with J.S. Park, a hospital chaplain in Florida and author most recently of The Voices We Carry: Finding Your One True Voice in a World of Clamor and Noise. They discuss faith, writing, the spirituality of reading fiction, and many other spiritual practices. 

A few resources mentioned:


]]>889ecd43-39a8-433e-8d18-a9f8ef0ad6c2Tue, 23 Nov 2021 02:45:00 -070052:48falsefull6. The Inward Journey6. The Inward JourneyPeter Choi and D.L. Mayfield are joined by Krispin Mayfield to talk about the Inward Journey. They invite careful interrogation of both Billy Graham and Richard Rohr, encouraging reflection on approaches to spirituality we often take for granted. Krispin dives deep into an exploration of attachment science for understanding our relationship with God. They wrap up with a message of hope reflecting on, of all things, the story of Elijah after the fire and fury of Mt. Carmel. 

A few resources mentioned:


]]>Peter Choi and D.L. Mayfield are joined by Krispin Mayfield to talk about the Inward Journey. They invite careful interrogation of both Billy Graham and Richard Rohr, encouraging reflection on approaches to spirituality we often take for granted. Krispin dives deep into an exploration of attachment science for understanding our relationship with God. They wrap up with a message of hope reflecting on, of all things, the story of Elijah after the fire and fury of Mt. Carmel. 

A few resources mentioned:


]]>3b84b120-68ac-45b9-a06a-b1fff47d54f7Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -070051:42falsefull5. Randy Woodley5. Randy WoodleyD.L. Mayfield and Randy Woodley talk about spiritual practices, touching on a variety of topics: what it means to be a theologian, Platonic dualism, the ministry of the sweat lodge, passing on spiritual practices to our children, nature spirituality, and much more. 

Randy Woodley is a public theologian, author, activist, farmer, scholar, and wisdom keeper. He is a recognized leader in the fields of Indigenous and Intercultural Studies, Ecology, Spirituality, Theology, and Missiology. Through his teaching and leadership, he invites Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to decolonize and Indigenize their theology, worldview, and practices so they can learn to walk on this earth in a good way. Randy is a Cherokee descendant recognized by the Keetoowah Band. Learn more at: https://randywoodley.com 

]]>D.L. Mayfield and Randy Woodley talk about spiritual practices, touching on a variety of topics: what it means to be a theologian, Platonic dualism, the ministry of the sweat lodge, passing on spiritual practices to our children, nature spirituality, and much more. 

Randy Woodley is a public theologian, author, activist, farmer, scholar, and wisdom keeper. He is a recognized leader in the fields of Indigenous and Intercultural Studies, Ecology, Spirituality, Theology, and Missiology. Through his teaching and leadership, he invites Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to decolonize and Indigenize their theology, worldview, and practices so they can learn to walk on this earth in a good way. Randy is a Cherokee descendant recognized by the Keetoowah Band. Learn more at: https://randywoodley.com 

]]>9908081e-61a5-4c16-bca2-4c5bde769345Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:45:00 -070042:16falsefull4. The Long Journey4. The Long JourneyPeter Choi and D.L. Mayfield talk about Anthea Butler’s White Evangelical Racism, spiritual practices, and what they’re reading and watching to gain perspective for the long journey of following Jesus.

]]>Peter Choi and D.L. Mayfield talk about Anthea Butler’s White Evangelical Racism, spiritual practices, and what they’re reading and watching to gain perspective for the long journey of following Jesus.

]]>6c0df7e7-e2f2-4bec-b270-ef6a74cd2244Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:15:00 -070044:06falsefull3. Cole Arthur Riley3. Cole Arthur RileyD.L. Mayfield talks with Cole Arthur Riley, the creator and writer of @blackliturgies on Instagram and author of the forthcoming book, This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories that Make Us. They talk about liturgy, journaling, living with darkness, and other spiritual practices. 

]]>D.L. Mayfield talks with Cole Arthur Riley, the creator and writer of @blackliturgies on Instagram and author of the forthcoming book, This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories that Make Us. They talk about liturgy, journaling, living with darkness, and other spiritual practices. 

]]>8973b686-02fc-4753-9bbc-98c8559da131Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -070044:38falsefull2. Hello to Here2. Hello to HereRiana Shaw Robinson joins Peter Choi and D.L. Mayfield to talk about Unit 1: Starting Points. They talk about the impossible state of the world, the messy spirituality of the Psalter, Barbara Brown Taylor’s An Altar in the World, Padraig O’Tuama’s “Hello to Here,” and the endlessly various, challenging starting points we face at the beginning of the fellowship year. 

]]>Riana Shaw Robinson joins Peter Choi and D.L. Mayfield to talk about Unit 1: Starting Points. They talk about the impossible state of the world, the messy spirituality of the Psalter, Barbara Brown Taylor’s An Altar in the World, Padraig O’Tuama’s “Hello to Here,” and the endlessly various, challenging starting points we face at the beginning of the fellowship year. 

]]>8b9595f6-fef4-4ace-a469-a4cc92e161e1Tue, 07 Sep 2021 03:00:00 -070039:46falsefull1. Howard Thurman's Jesus and the Disinherited1. Howard Thurman's Jesus and the DisinheritedPeter Choi and D.L. Mayfield discuss Howard Thurman's Jesus and the Disinherited, the beginning of the Faith and Justice Fellowship, and the year ahead.

]]>Peter Choi and D.L. Mayfield discuss Howard Thurman's Jesus and the Disinherited, the beginning of the Faith and Justice Fellowship, and the year ahead.

]]>3a4229ee-513e-4a26-a66f-747419cc005eTue, 10 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -070026:00falsefull