A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast Simon Doong and Lee Catoe
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- Religion & Spirituality
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Welcome to A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast, the podcast where we respond to your questions and comments on issues of faith, social justice and church life. Don't be afraid to write in and ask your question because if it matters to you, it matters to us and it just might be a matter of faith. Whether it be faith in God, faith in others or faith in yourself. We are brought to you by the Office of Faith-Based Investing & Corporate Engagement, the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, and Unbound: An Interactive Journal on Christian Social Justice for the Presbyterian Church (USA). Submit questions to faithpodcast@pcusa.org. LISTENING GUIDES FOUND IN PODCAST SHOW NOTES.
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How Anarchist Christianity Empowers the People w/ Terry Stokes
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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Jazz and the Spiritual Life w/ Bill Carter
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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Social Justice Investing w/ Andrea Longton
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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Youth Power Sharing & Queer Youth w/ Sarah Leer and Youth from the Keep Awake Retreat
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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The Divinity of Black Hair w/ Shelia, Sylvia & Melissa Burlock
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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Palestinian Solidarity w/ Mitri Raheb
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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Customer Reviews
Five stars. Five stars only.
It doesn’t get any better than Simon & Lee.
Thoughtful and engaging…
…Lee and Simon are always ready to listen and discuss the questions that are pressing on the church and people of faith. Be sure to send them a note if you have a question of your own!
WHAT WE NEED
The show is always hammering out fresh & relevant perspectives - and it’s one of the richest resources coming out of the PCUSA right now. And you don’t have to be Presbyterian or even Christian to relate. I am always learning something & am amazed by how much ground Lee and Simon cover on issues of faith, culture, and social justice. Add to your rotation!