Jesus, Justice + Mercy: Bold faith, radical love and justice for the church
Jesus, Justice & Mercy
Bold faith, radical love, and justice for the church.
Welcome to Jesus, Justice & Mercy — a podcast for Christians who sense that justice matters but feel the tension between Jesus and much of what they see practiced in the church.
If you’re wrestling with inherited faith, questions that don’t have easy answers, or the growing gap between the Gospel and the world we’re navigating, you’re not alone.
I’m your host, Kristen Brock, rooted in the church and committed to following Jesus with honesty, courage, and compassion. Each season, we engage Scripture, history, and lived experience to explore the intersections of faith, justice, and discipleship. We talk about race, trauma, power, civic responsibility, and the ways faith has been both a source of harm and a force for healing.
Whether you’re deconstructing, rebuilding, or simply learning to ask better questions, this is a space for thoughtful reflection, faithful wrestling, and a faith shaped by justice, deeply rooted in Scripture.
Jesus, Justice + Mercy: Bold faith, radical love and justice for the church
Embracing the Other: Faith, Justice, and Immigration in America
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Welcome to Jesus, Justice, and Mercy, Episode 12!
In this thought-provoking episode, Kristen dives into the concept of 'othering' and its profound impact on society, particularly in the context of US history and immigration policies.
From exploring the roots of xenophobia to challenging fear-based narratives, we examine how these dynamics shape our perceptions and interactions with others.
Join us as we not only navigate through history, statistics, and personal reflections to uncover the complexities of identity, power, and reconciliation in our pursuit of a more just and compassionate world through our lens of faith. Don't miss out on this insightful exploration of faith, justice, and the human experience.
America for Americans: A history of xenophobia in the United States by Erika Lee
Great Mystics and Social Justice: Walking on the Two Feet of Love by Susan Rakoczy
Study on Immigration and Crime
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email: kristen@kristenannette.com
For women who stayed small and called it faithfulness : a reading list to start finding your way back. Get it here!
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Here’s to a faith that tells the truth, refuses silence in the face of harm, and follows Jesus all the way into healing and justice.
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