20 Minute Takes

Christians for Social Action
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20 Minute Takes

Engaging with social justice is complicated and messy, and yet it's the invitation for all Christians. 20 Minute Takes breaks down the big and complicated and brings it into everyday life. Whether through interviews with people on the frontlines or breaking down the concepts in the headlines, 20 Minute Takes helps Christians to stir the imagination for what faithfulness and living justly can look like. 20 Minute Takes is hosted by Nikki Toyama-Szeto, executive director of Christians for Social Action.

  1. Edith Yoder: Neighboring Families Out of Housing Insecurity

    NOV 14

    Edith Yoder: Neighboring Families Out of Housing Insecurity

    How can churches be good neighbors to families experiencing housing insecurity? This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki talks with Edith Yoder. She's the CEO of Bridge of Hope, an organization that has equipped Christian faith communities to end and prevent homelessness since 1987. Edith shares stories of transformation and empowerment as churches have learned to extend meaningful relationships to their homeless neighbors.If you are interested in learning more about Bridge of Hope and how they mi...

    22 min
  2. Janna Louie: AAPI Voters, Faith & Politics

    OCT 30

    Janna Louie: AAPI Voters, Faith & Politics

    This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki talks with Rev. Janna Louie, co-founder of the Coalition for Asian American and Pacific Islander Churches (CAAPIC). In this episode, they discuss the complex historical dynamics that affect Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters, and the work that CAAPIC does to encourage AAPI Christians to show up as engaged citizens who participate robustly in the democratic process here in the United States. In a Presidential election year when the AAPI vote is ar...

    26 min
  3. Kristyn Komarnicki & Transforming Conflict

    OCT 2

    Kristyn Komarnicki & Transforming Conflict

    Please enjoy this encore presentation of this episode (originally aired on March 16, 2022).This week, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with Kristyn Komarnicki (CSA's Director of Dialogue & Convening / Program Manager for Oriented to Love) about practical tips for transforming conflict through curiosity.After listening to this episode of 20 Minute Takes, your ability to handle conflict, have difficult conversations, and engage in meaningful dialogue will level up; your friends and family will cert...

    24 min
  4. Jesse Rudy: Widows, Orphans, and Land Theft in Uganda

    SEP 26

    Jesse Rudy: Widows, Orphans, and Land Theft in Uganda

    This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki talks with Jesse Rudy. Trained as an attorney, Jesse is the Founder and CEO of Redeem International, a Christian faith-based nonprofit that protects some of the world's most vulnerable widows and orphans from violent abuse and exploitation. They talk about the phenomenon of land theft in Uganda, its effects on women and children, and how their organization's deterrence strategy has broad societal effects throughout the country. Jesse also shares his reflect...

    23 min
  5. Nikki Toyama-Szeto: Just Organizational Leadership

    SEP 18

    Nikki Toyama-Szeto: Just Organizational Leadership

    This week, David de Leon interviews CSA Executive Director and 20 Minute Takes host, Nikki Toyama-Szeto. Nikki shares what it looks like to lead a justice organization justly. She unpacks her organizational leadership theory anchored in intercession, and gives advice for how new leaders might integrate their spirituality into their leadership practice. Follow Nikki on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter).20 Minute Takes is a production of Christians for Social Action.Host, Producer, Editor: David ...

    23 min
  6. Tim Ignacio & Being A Balikbayan; Not a Missionary

    SEP 11

    Tim Ignacio & Being A Balikbayan; Not a Missionary

    Please enjoy this encore presentation of this episode (originally aired on June 29, 2022).This week, David de Leon chats with Tim Ignacio. He's a Pilipino American community worker (and rapper!) in Metro Manila, in the Philippines. In this conversation, Tim shares about his story and vocation, the power of a ministry of tambay (loitering), and why he considers himself a balikbayan, and not a missionary. Listen in.Find Tim on Instagram @sobrangitmYou can find his music on Spotify and BandcampA...

    24 min
  7. Bill White: LGBTQ+ Inclusion, the Church, & Deepening Our Faith

    SEP 4

    Bill White: LGBTQ+ Inclusion, the Church, & Deepening Our Faith

    This week, Nikki talks with Bill White. Bill is co-pastor of City Church Long Beach. Bill shares the story of his son coming out and how that experience challenged his theology and ultimately deepened his faith in Jesus. He discusses his church's journey of transformation through challenging conversations, and how critical it is for church communities to practice healthy modes of disagreement.You can also check out Bill's work at Small Church, Big Table.20 Minute Takes is a production of Chri...

    27 min
  8. Rick Barry: Politics & Civic Discipleship

    JUL 31

    Rick Barry: Politics & Civic Discipleship

    This week, Nikki talks with Rick Barry, the executive director of the Center for Christian Civics. Rick helps Christians to think about what it looks like for their communities to show up in the public square, and in this episode, he helps us to wrap our minds around what civic discipleship looks like and helps to break down the variety of ways people understand "politics" today. You can follow @therickbarry and @christiancivics on Instagram.20 Minute Takes is a production of Christians...

    23 min
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Engaging with social justice is complicated and messy, and yet it's the invitation for all Christians. 20 Minute Takes breaks down the big and complicated and brings it into everyday life. Whether through interviews with people on the frontlines or breaking down the concepts in the headlines, 20 Minute Takes helps Christians to stir the imagination for what faithfulness and living justly can look like. 20 Minute Takes is hosted by Nikki Toyama-Szeto, executive director of Christians for Social Action.

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  • Creator
    Christians for Social Action
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 20 Minute Takes
  • Show Website
    20 Minute Takes

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