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 those who believe justice matters but aren’t sure how it fits with the faith they’ve always known. If you’re wrestling with the disconnect between Jesus and what you see in the church, you’re not alone.
I'm your host, Kristen, a woman rooted in the church, learning to reimagine faith through the lens of justice and mercy. In this season, we’ll explore the tensions between faith, justice, and identity. We’ll unpack hard questions about race, trauma, civic responsibility, and how we move forward with bold faith and radical love.
Whether you’re deconstructing, rebuilding, or simply asking honest questions, this is a space to listen, learn, and live out a justice-centered faith that’s deeply rooted in the heart of Scripture.
Jesus, Justice + Mercy: Bold faith, radical love and justice for the church
Why Does Social Justice Feel So Divisive in the Church?
Why does something so clearly rooted in Scripture feel so controversial in Christian spaces? In this episode, we name the emotional, cultural, and theological weight behind the term “social justice” from fear and guilt to confusion and grief. We trace its Christian roots, explore how it became politicized in the American Church, and wrestle with why it still sparks tension today.
Through Scripture, history, and honest reflection, we ask: What if justice isn’t a threat to the gospel, but a vital expression of it? And how might a Jesus-shaped vision of justice invite us into deeper courage, community, and discipleship?
Whether you’re wrestling with these questions, weary from the noise, or longing for a more faithful response, this episode is for you.
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Holy Disruption: Reclaiming a Justice-Rooted Faith course info and interest list
Justice Coaching options!