Religion and Justice Wendland-Cook Program in Religion and Justice
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Welcome to "Religion and Justice," a podcast brought to you by the Wendland-Cook Program in Religion and Justice at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Hosted by Gabby Lisi (she/they/he) and George Schmidt (he/him/ours), we explore the intersections of class, religion, labor, and ecology, uncovering their implications for justice. This podcast is a space for investigation, education, and organizing around these intersections. Join us as we engage in thought-provoking discussions with experts, fostering dialogue for actionable change. Together, we navigate religion, justice, and solidarity for a more equitable future.
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Divestment, Palestine, and Solidarity at Vanderbilt
Send us a Text Message.In this episode of Religion and Justice, hosts George and Gabby sit down with members of the Vanderbilt Divest Coalition, Palestine Hurra Collective, Vanderbilt Divinity School Students Against Genocide, and Vanderbilt Graduate Workers United to discuss the urgent issues of divestment, Palestine, and the Vanderbilt administration's response to the Gaza Solidarity Encampment.Join us as we hear firsthand accounts of activism and solidarity on-campus, explore the motivatio...
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Eco-La-La Land with Chaia Heller
Send us a Text Message.In this episode of "Religion and Justice," George Schmidt sits down with Chaia Heller, a writer, activist, and prominent voice in the field of social ecology. The discussion revolves around Chaia's article, "Tales from Eco-la-la Land," which explores the intersection of spirituality and ecological philosophy, and addresses the problems of moralizing and depoliticization within the ecological movement. Chaia shares her journey from studying with Murray Bookchin, the crea...
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Sacred Roots: Exploring the Social Gospel in the Southern United States (Grant Series)
Send us a Text Message.In this special episode of "Religion and Justice," hosted by Aaron Stauffer, Assistant Director of Wendland-Cook and Director of Online Learning at Vanderbilt Divinity School, we embark on a captivating exploration of the Social Gospel in the South. Despite the absence of our regular hosts, Gabby Lisi and George, this episode promises a rich and enlightening discussion (we know, you'll miss our banter!).Part of our grant series, this episode delves into the profound int...
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Listening to the Spirit with Aaron Stauffer
Send us a Text Message.George and Gabby sat down with Aaron Stauffer, author of "Listening to the Spirit: The Radical Social Gospel, Sacred Value, and Broad-Based Community Organizing." In this interview, Aaron offered deep insights into the intersection of religion, social justice, and community organizing.Drawing from his extensive experience in interfaith broad-based community organizing (BBCO), Aaron unpacked the central themes of his book, emphasizing the transformative power of sa...
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Deep Solidarity and Moralizing with Tess Gallagher-Clancy and Joerg Rieger
Send us a Text Message.George and Gabby had the privilege of sitting down with Tess GC of LeftCatholic/SpiritofSolidarity and Dr. Joerg Rieger. They engaged in a discussion about religion, justice, and leftist philosophy and activism. They cover the concept of deep solidarity, the role of confession and repentance within the secular left, the nature of organizing and the issues being addressed, the importance of understanding the left as a majority Populist movement, the role of the pro...
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Organizing in the South with Rev. Sekou and Joerg Rieger (Grant Series)
Send us a Text Message.In this special episode of "Religion and Justice," join the roundtable discussion featuring Rev. Sekou, Joerg Rieger, and Aaron Stauffer as they unravel the roles of scholars and seminaries in the contemporary fight for justice and equity. Delving into the intricate dynamics of communities of belonging, education, and activism, the episode explores these components as integral aspects of identity within the marketplace of ideas. Gain unique insights into the challenges ...
Customer Reviews
A place of solidarity with Elijah…
This being the first episode, was powerful, inspiring, and a wonderful way to star this podcast on Religion and Justice. I agree that recovering our connection and dependence to the land is essential to God’s call on Christians (as well as non-Christians). Thank you!