The Biblical Justice Resources Podcast

Biblical Justice Resources
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Resourcing individuals and the Church for the pursuit of biblical justice.

  1. Sep 22

    Ep. 58 - Brotherhood: Immigration, Justice, and a Cinematic Musical with Ross Boothe

    Join us as writer and director Ross Boothe talks about Brotherhood: A Cinematic Musical. Learn how the movie came about, how it navigated representation in front of and behind the camera, and how a musical about immigration will have viewers asking what it looks like to be siblings with our neighbors who are different from us. 00:00 - Introduction 02:55 - Patreon 03:27 - Becoming a filmmaker 13:37 - Creating Brotherhood as a musical 17:27 - Inspiration for writing a musical about immigration 26:50 - Importance of historical memory 28:29 - Forming a representative creative team 37:45 - Understanding and avoiding tropes 42:50 - Writing and filming during immigration enforcement actions 47:59 - What is “political?” 50:32 - Making casting decisions Find us online: Website - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/biblicaljusticeresources/  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@biblicaljusticeresources  Patreon - https://patreon.com/BiblicalJusticeResources  Links: Brotherhood movie website - https://brotherhoodmovie.com/  Brotherhood on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brotherhoodmusical/  Related episodes: Migration Stories and the Bible - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/podcast-archive/2025/9/2/ep-14-migration-stories-and-the-bible-with-dr-danny-carroll  A Border Perspective on Loving Our Neighbors - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/podcast-archive/2026/4/7/ep-41-a-border-perspective-on-loving-our-neighbors-with-yonathan-moya

  2. Aug 18

    Ep. 57 - Power, Politics, and the Church with Minister Amber Z. Jones

    Join us as Minister Amber Z. Jones helps you learn more about a foundational understanding of politics; what it looks like to steward power; and how the Church can have an impact on political life, both inside and outside systems of government. 00:00 - Introduction 02:42 - Patreon 03:15 - What is politics? 08:28 - Stewarding power while engaging political systems 15:35 - Stewarding vs. seeking power 28:34 - Possibilities for small group impact 40:01 - Choosing topics to focus on 47:26 - A strategy for helping churches engage Find us online: Website - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/  Instagram - @biblicaljusticeresources YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@biblicaljusticeresources  Patreon - https://patreon.com/BiblicalJusticeResources  Links: Faith in Minnesota - https://faithinmn.org/  Related episodes: Supreme Court Decisions and Chasing Power - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/podcast-archive/2026/5/5/ep-44-supreme-court-decisions-and-chasing-power  Creative Advocacy and Immigration - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/podcast-archive/2025/9/9/ep-15-creative-advocacy-and-immigration-with-steve-eng  The Long Work of Justice - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/podcast-archive/2025/7/2/ep-4-the-long-work-of-justice-with-michelle-ferrigno-warren

  3. Aug 11

    Ep. 56 - A Biblical Paradigm for Just Discipleship with Dr. Michael J. Rhodes

    Join us as Dr. Michael J. Rhodes helps you learn more about the centrality of justice to the person of God; how the Bible offers a justice-oriented paradigm rather than an exact blueprint; and what it means for the Church to become a community across the lines that divide us. 00:00 - Introduction 03:20 - Patreon 03:53 - Defining justice 12:32 - Justice-oriented discipleship 20:02 - How central is justice to Christianity? 30:41 - The Bible provides a paradigm, not a blueprint 39:46 - Paradigm example - becoming a community across lines that divide us 46:49 - A paradigm shift for the Church 56:04 - Scripture example - Job’s justice transformation Find us online: Website - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/  Instagram - @biblicaljusticeresources YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@biblicaljusticeresources  Patreon - http://patreon.com/BiblicalJusticeResources  Links: Just Discipleship - https://www.ivpress.com/just-discipleship  Reimagining Biblical Politics - https://bakerpublishinggroup.com/products/9781540967558_reimagining-biblical-politics  Practicing the King’s Economy - https://chalmers.org/books/practicing-the-kings-economy/  The Mission of God - https://www.ivpress.com/the-mission-of-god  Old Testament Ethics for the People of God - https://www.ivpress.com/old-testament-ethics-for-the-people-of-god  Related Episodes: David Swanson - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/podcast-archive/2026/3/10/ep-38-race-justice-and-discipleship-with-rev-david-w-swanson Additional resources from Dr. Rhodes: Dr. Rhodes on Substack - https://michaeljrhodes.substack.com/  Reimagining Biblical Politics podcast season - https://michaeljrhodes.substack.com/p/resources-for-reimagining-biblical

  4. Aug 4

    Ep. 55 - Hearing Scripture in its Fullness with Dr. Amy Peeler

    Join us as Dr. Amy Peeler helps you learn more about why we keep writing about the Bible, how a Bible commentary comes together, and why it’s important to hear from different racial and ethnic voices in biblical scholarship. 00:00 - Introduction 03:53 - Patreon 04:25 - What is a Bible commentary? 08:24 - Why do we keep writing commentaries? 13:10 - The role of a commentary editor 16:12 - Bringing theology to a commentary 19:44 - Origin of The New Testament in Color 23:33 - Learning about race and ethnicity through the editorial process 26:16 - A biblical studies approach to race and ethnicity 30:54 - Unity of believers as central to the Gospel 37:41 - Working through differences in interpretation 44:39 - How were writers chosen? 48:59 - Is broader biblical scholarship diversifying? 51:52 - A focus on the reader Find us online: Website - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/  Instagram - @biblicaljusticeresources YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@biblicaljusticeresources  Patreon - http://patreon.com/BiblicalJusticeResources  Links: The New Testament in Color - https://www.ivpress.com/the-new-testament-in-color  Ordinary Time - https://www.ivpress.com/ordinary-time-fts  Dr. Peeler on Hebrews - https://www.eerdmans.com/9780802877383/hebrews/  Women and the Gender of God - https://www.eerdmans.com/9780802879097/women-and-the-gender-of-god/  Dictionary of Scripture and Ethics - https://archive.org/details/dictionaryofscri0000unse/page/n3/mode/2up  Reading While Black - https://esaumccaulley.com/books/reading-while-black/  Related episodes: Justice and the Prophets - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/podcast-archive/2026/6/2/ep-48-justice-and-the-prophets-with-dr-danny-carroll

  5. Jul 14

    Ep. 54 - Serving Immigrants in Rural America with Jenny Groen

    Join us to learn more about how perceptions on immigration can change with interpersonal interactions; what it looks like to care and advocate for immigrants in rural America; and how the call to pursue justice is distinctly connected to a Christian understanding of human dignity. 00:00 - Introduction 02:58 - Patreon 03:32 - Working in a rural context 05:53 - Journey to working with refugees 10:13 - Serving immigrants in rural America 12:54 - Support from rural churches 14:09 - Perceptions of immigrants in rural America 19:30 - How opinions have changed since Operation Metro Surge 28:22 - What political advocacy has looked like 43:10 - A focus on justice beyond immigration 49:41 - A Christian call to doing justice Find us online: Website - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/  Instagram - @biblicaljusticeresources YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@biblicaljusticeresources  Patreon - http://patreon.com/BiblicalJusticeResources  Related episodes: Practicing Justice By Neighboring Well - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/podcast-archive/2026/4/28/ep-43-practicing-justice-by-neighboring-well-with-andrea-lee A Border Perspective on Loving Our Neighbors - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/podcast-archive/2026/4/7/ep-41-a-border-perspective-on-loving-our-neighbors-with-yonathan-moya  Justice, Evangelism, and Cultural Engagement - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/podcast-archive/2026/3/3/ep-37-justice-evangelism-and-cultural-engagement-with-rev-dr-song-chan-rah

  6. Jul 7

    Ep. 53 - A Heart-Centered Connection with Neurodiverse Students with Dr. Niki Elliott

    Join us to learn how helping neurodiverse children starts with knowing your own nervous system; why neurodiverse brains, and your brain, function the way they do; and why focusing on neurodiverse inclusion matters in the Church. 00:00 - Introduction 02:36 - Patreon 03:10 - What is neurodiversity? 8:30 - Supporting strength and challenge areas in neurodiverse students 15:20 - The foundation - knowing your nervous system 25:02 - Symptom similarity between neurodiversity and trauma 28:34 - How much science do we need to know? 38:06 - Changes that are better for everyone 39:15 - The need for places of felt safety 44:17 - Empowering students 48:46 - Importance to faith formation 51:11 - Moving to repair Find us online: Website - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/  Instagram - @biblicaljusticeresources YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@biblicaljusticeresources  Patreon - http://patreon.com/BiblicalJusticeResources  Links: Heart-Centered Connections book - https://pagetwo.com/book/heart-centered-connections/  Heart-Centered Connections certificate program - https://www.sandiego.edu/soles/academics/professional-development-and-certificates/heart-center-connections-conference.php    Related episodes: Co-Creation, Authenticity, and Trust Building with Gen Z - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/podcast-archive/2025/12/2/ep-24-co-creation-authenticity-and-trust-building-with-gen-z-with-holly-bishu  The Embodied Community Young People Are Searching For - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/podcast-archive/2026/6/9/ep-49-the-embodied-community-young-people-are-searching-for-with-rev-raymond-chang

  7. Jun 30

    Ep. 52 - Defining Biblical Justice

    Join us as we explore definitions for biblical justice given by our past guests. 00:00 - Introduction 01:24 - Patreon 01:57 - Edrin Williams 09:19 - Patty Pell 13:08 - Curtiss DeYoung 15:33 - Michelle Warren 16:40 - Chris Brooks 20:55 - Jesse Ross 24:05 - Sarah Driver 28:25 - Justin Giboney 30:37 - Wrap-up Find us online: Website - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/  Instagram - @biblicaljusticeresources YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@biblicaljusticeresources  Patreon - http://patreon.com/BiblicalJusticeResources  Related episodes: Edrin Williams - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/podcast-archive/2025/6/3/ep-1-biblical-justice-and-the-church-with-rev-edrin-williams  Patty Pell - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/podcast-archive/2025/6/12/ep-2-teaching-biblical-justice-with-dr-patty-pell  Michelle Warren - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/podcast-archive/2025/6/18/ep-3-justice-and-reconciliation-with-rev-dr-curtiss-paul-deyoung  Michelle Warren - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/podcast-archive/2025/7/2/ep-4-the-long-work-of-justice-with-michelle-ferrigno-warren  Chris Brooks - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/podcast-archive/2025/7/15/ep-7-justice-and-human-flourishing-with-dr-chris-brooks  Jesse Ross - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/podcast-archive/2025/9/16/ep-16-fundraising-for-justice-projects-with-jesse-ross  Sarah Driver - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/podcast-archive/2025/10/15/ep-19-learning-how-to-do-justice-with-sarah-driver  Justin Giboney - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/podcast-archive/2025/11/25/ep-23-an-alternative-christian-framework-for-engaging-the-culture-war-with-justin-giboney

  8. Jun 23

    Ep. 51 - Justice and Revelation with Dr. David Mathewson

    Join us for this conversation with Dr. David Mathewson where you’ll learn more about how to approach Revelation, how John speaks against systemic injustice in the Roman Empire, and what you can apply from John’s wake-up call to the churches of his day to move toward a complete, just Christian witness. 00:00 - Introduction 02:02 - Patreon 02:35 - How do we approach Revelation? 05:58 - Why did John write Revelation this way? 08:45 - Would the Gentiles have understood OT references? 13:37 - What crisis is Revelation addressing? 17:38 - Understanding emperor worship 22:22 - What would complacency have looked like in the 1st century? 26:04 - Defining social justice when reading Revelation 28:02 - The Roman system of injustice 31:28 - Self-reliance vs. dependence on God 34:03 - The allure of wealth and prosperity 35:38 - Injustice in Rome’s economic system 40:21 - Relationship between Rome and the provinces 43:46 - Babylon and Rome 46:29 - Where Babylon surfaces today 50:12 - Reading from below vs. above 56:34 - Looking to the new creation Find us online: Website - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/  Instagram - @biblicaljusticeresources YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@biblicaljusticeresources  Patreon - patreon.com/BiblicalJusticeResources  Links: The Bible and Social Justice - https://wipfandstock.com/9781498238076/the-bible-and-social-justice/  Related episodes: Justice and the Prophets - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/podcast-archive/2026/6/2/ep-48-justice-and-the-prophets-with-dr-danny-carroll

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