Do Justice Podcast

Shining Waters Regional Council / United Church of Canada
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Do Justice Podcast

Part social commentary, part spiritual reflection, part biblical study, and part prayers for an aching world, the Do Justice Podcast examines the intersection of faith and the secular through a faith-based, social justice lens. http://www.shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca Formerly the Living Presence Podcast.

  1. Invitation to Listen: Wilderness Times

    2022-09-20 · BONUS

    Invitation to Listen: Wilderness Times

    Hi Friends! The Do Justice podcast feed has been dormant for more than a year now. There will be no new episodes posted to this feed. However, I wanted to let you know about a new podcast project I’ve been working on called, Wilderness Times. The following is the trailer for the show. Simply search whatever service you are using to listen here right now and hit subscribe.

    2 min
  2. Asian in Canada

    2021-05-07

    Asian in Canada

    May is Asian Heritage Month. In this week's episode, we hear from Tina Conlon, Minister for Davenport Perth Community Ministry, with her reflection titled, "Asian in Canada". We also hear a production from the United Church titled "Struggle and Grace". Music by Emorie and Mia & Jonah.

    37 min
  3. He Breathed His Last: Crucifixion & Capital Punishment

    2021-04-02

    He Breathed His Last: Crucifixion & Capital Punishment

    Jesus is executed, just like so many men and women around the world. What does it mean to endorse the punishment used to kill Christ? What are the ways people with profound truths are scapegoated? SCRIPTURE: Mark 15:21-41 The Death of Jesus MUSIC: "Friday Morning" by Sydney Carter, "Underground" by Ainsley McNeaney (http://ainsleymcneaney.com), "Courage" by The Tragically Hip

    41 min
  4. Contagious Hope: Episode 6 (Pay it Forward)

    2021-03-25 · BONUS

    Contagious Hope: Episode 6 (Pay it Forward)

    Lenten reflection by the Rev. Alexa Gilmour from Toronto. On this sixth week of Lent, Rev. Alexa speaks with Sara Hildebrand of the Love My Neighbour Project - an interfaith partnership with UNICEF Canada to pay it forward. They are inviting every Canadian that gets a vaccine to buy one for someone in economically depressed countries. For approximately $10 each, every vaccinated person in Canada can help speed up the vaccine rollout for all global citizens (cost to be confirmed by UNICEF) Contagious Hope was created with assistance from the McGeachey Senior Scholarship, administered by the United Church of Canada Foundation. The series is edited by Peter Restivo. For feedback, please email gilmouralexa@gmail.com do justice. is an offering from Shining Waters Regional Council, part of the United Church of Canada.

    27 min
  5. Contagious Hope: Episode 5 (Sanctuary)

    2021-03-18 · BONUS

    Contagious Hope: Episode 5 (Sanctuary)

    Contagious Hope is a podcast series specially created for Lenten reflection by the Rev. Alexa Gilmour from Toronto. On this fifth week of Lent, Rev. Alexa speaks with Greg Cook and Lorraine Lam, outreach workers at Sanctuary Ministries of Toronto; a place in the heart of Toronto where you can go to be seen and celebrated, walked with and cared for. Guided by the Gospel, the heart and centre of this community are the very people who are often excluded in the mainstream; those experiencing poverty, lack of housing, addiction and mental health crisis. At Sanctuary, they can get meals, health clinic support, art programs, street outreach, Sunday services, and so much more. Contagious Hope was created with assistance from the McGeachey Senior Scholarship, administered by the United Church of Canada Foundation. The series is edited by Peter Restivo. For feedback, please email gilmouralexa@gmail.com do justice. is an offering from Shining Waters Regional Council, part of the United Church of Canada.

    28 min
  6. Contagious Hope: Episode 4 (Front Line Health Care)

    2021-03-11 · BONUS

    Contagious Hope: Episode 4 (Front Line Health Care)

    Contagious Hope is a podcast series specially created for Lenten reflection by the Rev. Alexa Gilmour from Toronto. On this fourth week of Lent, Rev. Alexa speaks with Dr. Aathish Iyappa who works at the Nair Hospital in Mumbai (Bombay) India. He consulted on the first case of COVID19 to be diagnosed in Mumbai. His 1600 bed hospital was covered to an 1100 bed COVID hospital. Dr. Aathish speaks of the lack of drugs in the early days in the early days of the pandemic, the hospital filling up and having to turn patients away, as well as the losses and miracles of life he has witnessed throughout the pandemic.

    24 min
  7. Contagious Hope: Episode 3 (Safety from Intimate Partner Violence)

    2021-03-04 · BONUS

    Contagious Hope: Episode 3 (Safety from Intimate Partner Violence)

    Contagious Hope is a podcast series specially created for Lenten reflection by the Rev. Alexa Gilmour from Toronto. On this third week of Lent, Rev. Alexa speaks with Saima Mafat and Hanan Baalbaki from Nisa Homes. Saima and Hanan support Muslim women and children seeking safety from intimate partner violence across Canada. Contagious Hope was created with assistance from the McGeachey Senior Scholarship, administered by the United Church of Canada Foundation. The series is edited by Peter Restivo. For feedback, please email gilmouralexa@gmail.com do justice. is an offering from Shining Waters Regional Council, part of the United Church of Canada.

    37 min
  8. Contagious Hope: Episode 2 (Long Term Care Crisis)

    2021-02-25 · BONUS

    Contagious Hope: Episode 2 (Long Term Care Crisis)

    Contagious Hope is a podcast series specially created for Lenten reflection by the Rev. Alexa Gilmour from Toronto. On this second week of Lent, Rev. Alexa speaks with Clive Anderson, a trauma responder who has been present at violent catastrophes such as the 2018 van attack in Toronto. In the first months of the COVID 19 pandemic, Clive was called to no less than 20 long-term care facilities to offer assistance to staff and families. Contagious Hope was created with assistance from the McGeachey Senior Scholarship, administered by the United Church of Canada Foundation. The series is edited by Peter Restivo. For feedback, please email gilmouralexa@gmail.com do justice. is an offering from Shining Waters Regional Council, part of the United Chruch of Canada.

    37 min
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Part social commentary, part spiritual reflection, part biblical study, and part prayers for an aching world, the Do Justice Podcast examines the intersection of faith and the secular through a faith-based, social justice lens. http://www.shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca Formerly the Living Presence Podcast.

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  • Creator
    Shining Waters Regional Council / United Church of Canada
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2022
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Shining Waters Regional Council (United Church of Canada)
  • Show Website
    Do Justice Podcast

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