This Great and Complicated Place

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This Great and Complicated Place

This Great and Complicated Place stands to elevate the way communities of faith contribute to conversations about race and equity by exploring, honestly and compellingly, the historical design of American cities and urban centers and their impact on urban life. By inviting the voices of expert historians, economists, urban planners, faith and non-profit leaders, and—perhaps most importantly—neighbors, we intend to do more than just emphasize the design shortcomings of our cities and neighborhoods. We also want to highlight how faith communities are uniquely positioned to guide us towards more beautifully designed communities.

Episódios

  1. 19 DE FEV.

    Building Up or Making Room: Who Gets to Call This City Home?

    In this compelling episode, we explore the complex intersection of faith, housing justice, and community development. Through conversations with housing advocates and faith leaders, we unpack how churches can effectively engage in housing solutions without needing to be experts in development. The episode challenges traditional notions of pioneering and examines the power of joining existing initiatives rather than always starting new ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    49min

  2. 7 DE FEV.

    Redlines or Green Juices: What Happens When Zip Codes Determine Dinner?

    In this episode we dive into the hidden world of food access in America’s cities. We uncover how historical redlining practices continue to shape what ends up on our dinner tables today. From communities experiencing food gaps to the vital role of neighborhood bodegas, we’re exploring the complex web of systems that determine who gets to eat what—and why it matters for all of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51min

  3. 21 DE JAN.

    Gun Violence or Grocery Stores: Can Food Access Mean Life or Death?

    May 14th, 2022 was not only the day our country experienced a deplorable act of racial terror, but it also served as a stark reminder that millions of Americans lack access to healthy and affordable food. 19-year-old Payton Gendron drove over 200 miles from Conklin, NY to Buffalo, NY, targeting the only supermarket in the predominantly African American community—a place one neighbor called the “village watering hole.” Gendron’s actions resulted in 10 deaths and 3 injuries. However, equally concerning was the role that geography and food deserts played in this tragic moment in American urban life. In this episode, we’ll examine the impact that limited access to healthy and affordable food has on neighborhoods. We’ll explore how, for many, if it isn’t the gun in the hands of those threatened by racial difference, it’s the design of urban spaces that slowly lead to their erasure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46min
  4. Chaos or Community: Where Do We Go From Here?

    13/12/2024

    Chaos or Community: Where Do We Go From Here?

    In this pilot episode, “Chaos or Community: Where Do We Go From Here?“, we explore the intricate relationship between race, space, and community in American cities. Drawing inspiration from Martin Luther King Jr.’s seminal work, we journey from historical bus rides to present-day urban landscapes, examining how our cities aren’t shaped by accident, but by design. Through compelling personal stories and expert insights, we investigate the role of the church in creating beautiful and just cities that reflect God’s intention for human flourishing. Join us as we navigate this great and complicated place, asking crucial questions about community development, racial equity, and the future of our urban spaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41min
  5. Trailer: This Great & Complicated Place

    07/11/2024

    Trailer: This Great & Complicated Place

    This Great and Complicated Place stands to elevate the way communities of faith contribute to conversations about race and equity by exploring, honestly and compellingly, the historical design of American cities and urban centers and their impact on urban life. By inviting the voices of expert historians, economists, urban planners, faith and non-profit leaders, and—perhaps most importantly—neighbors, we intend to do more than just emphasize the design shortcomings of our cities and neighborhoods. We also want to highlight how faith communities are uniquely positioned to guide us towards more beautifully designed communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    3min
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This Great and Complicated Place stands to elevate the way communities of faith contribute to conversations about race and equity by exploring, honestly and compellingly, the historical design of American cities and urban centers and their impact on urban life. By inviting the voices of expert historians, economists, urban planners, faith and non-profit leaders, and—perhaps most importantly—neighbors, we intend to do more than just emphasize the design shortcomings of our cities and neighborhoods. We also want to highlight how faith communities are uniquely positioned to guide us towards more beautifully designed communities.

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