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The Faith and Justice Network

F+J Network 34 Episodes Sep 3, 2025

The Faith and Justice Network podcast explores the intersection of faith and justice, arguing that they are inseparable in following Jesus. Each episode seeks to deepen understanding of how Christian faith calls for active pursuit of justice in personal and societal contexts.

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34. Shifts for the Journey Ahead Sep 3, 2025 30:00 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

33. Race, Faith, and the Slippery Slope toward Authoritarianism Jun 30, 2025 50:35 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. 

32. Immigration and Justice May 7, 2025 44:46 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 wo

31. A Journey Across Genders Mar 23, 2025 32:54 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

30. The Power of Community Feb 27, 2025 42:45 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 w

29. The Sacred Black Feminine and the Outward Journey Dec 12, 2024 33:03 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 pur

28. Staying Awake in Bewildering Times Nov 19, 2024 38:34 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 beaut

27. From Passing to Flourishing Sep 30, 2024 34:30 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, a

26. Punched in the Face by Theology May 23, 2023 31:32 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 vario

25. Gender and Justice Apr 28, 2023 44:04 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: Kristin DuMez, A New Gospel for Women: Katharine Bushnell and the Challenge of Christian Femin

24. Deconstruction Spirituality Feb 24, 2023 29:18 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 beauti

23. The Blessing of Darkness in Advent Dec 20, 2022 40:22 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 onli

22. What Does It Mean to Be an Evangelical (No More)? Dec 19, 2022 40:22 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 Chu

21. The Sound of the Genuine Nov 2, 2022 33:20 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 t

20. The Inward Journey Oct 20, 2022 51:36 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 p

19. Beginning in the Middle Oct 6, 2022 45:00 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: Saving Grace by Kirsten Powers The Voices We Carry by J. S. Park Letters to My Sister by Deborah Turner&

18. A Community of Learning and Belonging Sep 15, 2022 46:20 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 tal

17. Damon Garcia Apr 22, 2022 47:48 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:Follow Damon: YouTube / Instagram / Twitter / FacebookThe God Who Riots by Damon Garcia (coming out August 23, 2022!)Unruly Saint by D.L

16. Money, Power, and Justice Apr 14, 2022 34:58 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 favori

15. Emmy Kegler Mar 23, 2022 53:02 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

14. Gender, Sexuality, and Justice Mar 10, 2022 47:58 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 thinkin

13. Robert Monson Feb 16, 2022 49:12 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: Morgan Harper Nichols: https://morganharpernichols.com Robert Monson on Twitter: https://twitter.

12. Race and Justice Feb 9, 2022 41:18 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 pas

11. Jessica Kantrowitz Jan 26, 2022 43:52 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:Find Jessica's books hereFollow Jessica on social media: Twitter / Instagram / FacebookLearn about the Enneagram here

10. Questioning Religious Authorities Jan 12, 2022 38:56 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 wher

9. Kelley Nikondeha Dec 15, 2021 43:32 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!):Kelley Nikondeha - Learn about her books&nbsp

8. The Outward Journey Dec 8, 2021 39:02 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 books

7. J.S. Park Nov 23, 2021 52:48 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:The Voices We Carry: Finding Your One True Voice in a World of Clamor and Noise by J.S. Par

6. The Inward Journey Nov 11, 2021 51:42 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

5. Randy Woodley Oct 21, 2021 42:16 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 fiel

4. The Long Journey Oct 12, 2021 44:06 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.

3. Cole Arthur Riley Sep 21, 2021 44:38 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. 

2. Hello to Here Sep 7, 2021 39:46 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. 

1. Howard Thurman's Jesus and the Disinherited Aug 10, 2021 26:00 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.

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