A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast Simon Doong and Lee Catoe

Special Guest:
Terry Stokes, Author, Jesus and the Abolitionists: How Anarchist Christianity Empowers the People

Question of the Week:
People have very specific ideas of what the term “anarchy” means. How can the concept or practice of anarchy offer insights for Christians in terms of alternative ways to understand God and our society?

Jesus and the Abolitionists: How Anarchist Christianity Empowers the People
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Special Guest:
Bill Carter, Author of Thriving on a Riff: Jazz and the Spiritual Life

Question of the Week:
How is jazz music, both in its history and expression, a form of spirituality and a way to connect with God?

Thriving on a Riff: Jazz and the Spiritual Life
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Special Guest:
Andrea Longton, Author of The Social Justice Investor: Advance Your Values While Building Wealth, Whether a Few Dollars or Millions

Question of the Week:
Investments are often seen as an intimidating or technical topic. For people who are justice-minded, what does it mean to make financial investments that align with our values? Where would one even start if they wanted their investments to reflect their faith or values?

The Social Justice Investor: Advance Your Values While Building Wealth, Whether a Few Dollars or Millions

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List of asset managers recommended by Faith Driven Investor. 



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This week we welcome special guests who open the episode, the youth from the Keep Awake Retreat held at Massanetta Springs Conference Center.

Special Guest:
Dr. Sarah Leer, practical theologian and youth worker

Question of the Week:
In many church contexts, youth are not empowered because they are deemed to need experience or maturity to be leaders. But regarding many justice issues, especially queer inclusion and affirmation, youth already have questions and have developed thoughts and ideas on what the church should be doing. But they may not be listened to or even asked, even when it comes to their own identity or experience. How do we change this paradigm and build truly inclusive and affirming communities of faith?
 
Sarah's Website
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Special Guests:
Shelia, Sylvia & Melissa Burlock, Authors of My Divine Natural Hair: Inspiration and Tips to Love and Care for Your Crown

Question of the Week:
Women, and especially Black women, face a lot of discrimination for the way they look, dress, and style their hair. What does it look like to embrace one’s natural hair as an expression of a God-given gift? And how do our spiritual beliefs impact our perspective of our own physical attributes such as our hair?

My Divine Natural Hair: Inspiration and Tips to Love and Care for Your Crown
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Special Guest:
Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb, Founder and President of Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem

Question for the Day:
As a Christian and Palestinian living in the Holy Land, what are the main things you wish Christians around the world knew about the current situation in Israel-Palestine?

Rev. Dr. Mitiri Rahab's Website

Dhar al-Kalima University

PCUSA Policy on Israel-Palestine
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