Chasing Justice

Mikayla Nembhard and Sandra explore how communal self-care and rest sustain long-term justice work. Sandra shares insights on overcoming burnout, processing emotions and offers practical ways to cultivate resilience. Join us to learn how rest can become an act of resistance and why community support is key to staying engaged in the work of justice.   Sandra Van Opstal is the Executive Director of Chasing Justice. Sandra is a second-gen Latina living on the west side of Chicago. She is an international speaker, author, and activist. Sandra's initiatives in holistic justice equip communities around the world to practice biblical solidarity and mutuality.   Mikayla Nembhard is a Content Creator at Chasing Justice. She is a television producer and editor of On The Path as seen on Yes TV Canada. And she co-hosts The Brave Girls Podcast for Brave Global, a charity designed to empower and uplift young women and girls everywhere. Mikayla holds a BA in bilingual communications from York University.    We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate  

Our podcast producer, Roslyn Hernández sits down with Justin Guaman to explore how Gen Z can engage in social justice and civic advocacy. Justin shares his journey from a justice-impacted youth to an advocate for marginalized communities, offering insights on finding courage through community, starting small, and collaborating for change. Tune in to discover how you can make a difference on campus and beyond, one step at a time.   Justin Guaman is a Queens native of Ecuadorian descent. He has been on staff with InterVarsity for five years. And is currently overseeing two student chapters in NYC. Justin has a degree in Criminal Justice from John Jay College. He's been working with justice-impacted youth at Riker's Island, Harlem, and other NYC communities since 2018. Justin's passion for this work is rooted in his journey as a justice-impacted youth. Since then, Justin has been working and wrestling at the intersection of Faith & Justice.   Roslyn M. Hernández creates resources for the spiritual formation and empowerment of emerging generations through her work as Project Manager at the Fuller Youth Institute and Podcast Producer at Chasing Justice. As a Contributor at Think Christian, her thought-provoking articles and conversations bridge the gap between faith and pop culture. Roslyn is also a Spiritual Director, Public Theologian, and Podcaster providing space for Indigenizing, holy listening, discernment, and healing.    We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

Chealsia and Katie unpack what mutual aid means and what it can look like in action. Katie shares how mutual aid goes beyond charity by centering relationships, listening, and empowering communities to create their own solutions. Join this conversation and discover how mutual aid can transform how we care for one another! Katie Nguyen Palomares is Program Manager at Kingdom Capital Network, Sound Engineer at Chasing Justice, and co-host of The Beauty In-Between Podcast. She is passionate about supporting others to make Kingdom impact through their everyday rhythms & community. Off-duty, you'll find her reading, climbing, or enjoying coffee and good conversation. Chealsia Smedley is a writer, editor, and content manager with Chasing Justice. Chealsia is passionate about storytelling that sparks curiosity and drives compassionate action. She produces and hosts the Created For podcast, supporting BIPOC Christians in walking with Jesus and living out their callings. In her free time, she enjoys dancing the Lindy Hop and other Black vernacular jazz dances. We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

Chealsia sits down with Tamir Bell to explore what it means to make a difference beyond the voting booth. Tamir shares his journey, from middle school to bridging gaps in his community, confronting ageism, and staying grounded in faith while advocating for justice. Tune in to hear practical ways to get involved, overcome barriers, and identify your passions to take action for change.   Tamir Bell's passion for public service began with grassroots organizing, connecting communities with resources to drive progress. As a Gen Z Precinct Committee person and as Political Director to State Rep. Maurice West, he has championed innovative solutions across Illinois. Tamir also serves as Chairperson of the Jackson Charter School Board and is a YMCA board member, focusing on family programs and community well-being. He inspires youth to engage locally, reminding them, "We can't change the world, but we can change our small corner of the world."   Chealsia Smedley is a writer, editor, and content manager with Chasing Justice. Chelsea is passionate about storytelling that sparks curiosity and drives compassionate action. She produces and hosts the Created For podcast, supporting BIPOC Christians in walking with Jesus and living out their callings. In her free time, she enjoys dancing the Lindy Hop and other Black vernacular jazz dances.   We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

Propaganda encourages Gen Z to stay sharp, fact-check, and not get caught up in emotional reactions. Let's dive into the importance of local elections, the traps of single-issue voting, and how to avoid disinformation.  Mentioned in this episode: ballotpedia.org   Propaganda is an artist, author whose music and prose explore themes of divergence and connection. His worldview was shaped by his father, a former Black Panther, and the multicultural Latino LA neighborhood where he gre up. Prop taught high school for six years, and helped found two charter schools in LA. He is a published author and podcast host sharing his insights on politics and culture through Hood Politics with Prop. Lashunda Lott, a Chicago native, is a deacon at Grace and Peace Church and a graduate of North Park University in Biblical and Theological Studies. She creates content for Chasing Justice and co-leads the “H.E.R” podcast, exploring topics from the perspective of young Black women. Outside of ministry, Lashunda works with her mom at La'Delish Catering. Passionate about outreach, Lashunda builds community through creative methods, sharing God's truth and love. We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

Let's dive into the power of voting and why it's about more than just picking the next president! Our guest, Kayla Griffin, a passionate advocate for voting rights, shares how decisions made at the local level—from school boards to public funding—affect our daily lives just as much as national elections. Mentioned in this Episode: www.vote411.org  | www.vote.org | www.whenweallvote.org Kayla Griffin, a native of Youngstown, OH, is a dedicated public servant committed to uplifting her community. She serves as the Ohio State Director for All Voting is Local and President of the Cleveland Branch of the NAACP. Kayla is also an ordained elder, published author, and speaker, using her platform to advocate for justice and equity. Our host for this episode is Elena De La Paz! She is a Content Creator with Chasing Justice passionate about storytelling that challenges the "othering" of people, aiming to reveal our shared humanity. As a biracial person of color and an advocate for multicultural and intercultural living, Elena works with migrant communities abroad with Casa Esperanza. while exploring hospitality, generosity, and solidarity across cultures, races, and languages. Casa Esperanza is serving the migrant population that is passing through the northern border town of Los Chiles, Costa Rica, providing free meals and lodging to families in vulnerable situations. We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

Let's be real—disagreements are everywhere in the work of justice, especially during an election year. But how do we handle them without losing focus on the bigger mission? In this episode of Chasing Justice, we're breaking down how to keep it respectful and productive. Tune in for some helpful tips!  Mentioned in this episode: The episode was in partnership with @iamccda We hope to see folks at the National Conference in Portland. https://ccda.org/train-connect/ccda-national-conference ccda.org/conference   Roslyn Hernández is the CJ Podcast Producer. She Produces The FYI on Youth Ministry podcast at the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI). Roslyn lived in México City as a child and grew up in the Central Valley of California. Roslyn hosts the Bible Tea with Roslyn Hernández podcast, she is also a Spiritual Director and writer. Benji Moncivaiz is COO of CJ and has been in Organizational Development consulting for mission-driven organizations at the intersection of social justice, technology, and community building.  As a Latino who has lived and worked in various countries he lives in the liminal spaces. We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

This season of the Chasing Justice podcast, Sandra will be handing the mic to the Chasing Justice team of Gen Z and young Millennial leaders who are making a difference in their communities as we explore what it means to be engaged socially and civically together.    This season, we're going to be hearing from a range of young leaders on topics surrounding civic engagement beyond voting, how to choose which issues to engage in, the challenge of disagreeing well, and how collective action makes a difference.   Mentioned in this episode: ccda.org/conference   We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate  

Peacemakers desire harmony and unity, but they also seek justice. Marlena Graves shares how her empathy and discernment cultivate a willingness to find common ground and potential wisdom in opposing viewpoints. She also talks about the tensions Peacemakers feel between truth-telling and the fear of potential relational loss.   Marlena Graves is the Assistant Professor of Spiritual Formation at Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan University. She has written five books and over two hundred articles for outlets like Christianity Today, Relevant, Sojourners, and Christian Century. She also has pastoral, church planting, nonprofit, and board membership experience. Her activism work focuses mainly on solidarity with the poor, immigration issues, and police brutality. She is married to Shawn, a philosophy professor, and has three growing girls. As a missionary to the American Church, Marlena wants people to know God delights in them. She loves to laugh, be in nature, be with family and friends, and hopes to leave a little bit of shalom in her wake.   Mentioned in the episode: The Way Up is Down Enneagram 9 Devotional Bearing God https://marlenagraves.com   We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate  

Our Enthusiast guest is Danielle Coke Balfour! In this conversation, Dani shares the lows, highs, and challenges of her activism journey. She also talks about the ways in which she brings hope and practical optimism to her justice work. Listen in to hear Dani's stories and advice about how to manages anxiety in activism.    Danielle Coke is a graphic designer turned artist, advocate, speaker, and entrepreneur. She's the founder of Oh Happy Dani, an illustration-based educational platform that uses artwork and resources to make complex ideas surrounding racial justice more accessible for the everyday advocate. Danielle works to inspire her community of over half a million people across social media to do good daily, right where they are. Danielle hopes to inspire others to embody their values and live a life of sustainable activism by using what they have to impact the world around them.   Mentioned in the episode: @ohhappydani https://ohhappydani.com  A Heart on Fire: 100 Meditations on Loving Your Neighbors Well The Middle Passage Live Justly Cohort Martin Luther King    We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate  

Challengers are the people we tend to think about when we think about activists. In this episode, Terence Lester shares his activism story, insights about how to channel anger, and the benefits of boundaries. Whether you're a Challenger yourself or intrigued by the dynamic ways individuals of this archetype engage in social justice, listen to this episode for valuable wisdom and meaningful reflection.    Terence is a storyteller, public scholar, speaker, community activist, and author who is the Founder and Executive Director of Love Beyond Walls, a nonprofit organization focused on raising poverty and homelessness awareness and community mobilization. The children's book he co-authored with his fourteen-year-old daughter, Zion, which deals with homelessness, belonging, inclusion, and encouraging children to serve others with empathy and compassion drops in March of 2024.   Learn more about Terence here Find books by Terence at InterVarsity Press Howard Thurman  

Many of us have to be careful with burnout, but investigators preemptively manage it. Join this conversation to hear how one of the most withdrawn types of the enneagram engages in justice. Roslyn Hernández shares about how she's starting her social justice journey and the self knowledge that helps her engage justice with self-care, compassion and strategic thinking.    Roslyn M. Hernández is podcast producer at Chasing Justice, a contributor at Think Christian and on staff at the Fuller Youth Institute.  She holds a BA with majors in Film & Media Studies and Spanish and a minor in Art History from UCSB, as well as an MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary. Roslyn is training to as a spiritual director and is passionate about pop culture, culinary traditions, and decolonizing theology and life.   Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Rigoberta Menchú Mare Advertencia Lirika, mare.advertencia.lirika

Loyalists provide courageous support for marginalized groups, rooted in their own need for security and stability. Barnabas Lin shares how intersectionality, tensions between commitment and critique, and integrity are part of his activism journey as a loyalist.   Barnabas serves as Theologian in Residence at Bethel Community Church as he works on a PhD in Theological Ethics. He has over a decade disciplining Asian Americans and training young ministers through InterVarsity. Barnabas is concerned with living the just and peaceable way of Jesus and helping activate Christians to participate in the flourishing of all creation. Barnabas likes to bake sourdough, musical theater, and learning to surf.    Instagram: @barn.a.bas  Audre Lorde (PBS) "The Transformation of Silence into Language and Action" "Poetry is Not A Luxury"  Kiyoshi Kuromiya  

Dorcas Cheng-Tozun is an award-winning writer, editor, speaker, communications consultant, and former Inc.com columnist. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Christianity Today, Image Journal, and dozens of other publications in the US, Asia, and Africa. She serves as the editorial director of PAX, a Christian nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and equipping the next generation of BIPOC contemplative activists and is a high school instructor of social innovation at Valley Christian Schools. Dorcas has nearly twenty years of experience as a nonprofit and social enterprise professional. She and her entrepreneur husband have been married for eighteen years and have two young sons.   Dorcas has a BA in communication and an MA in sociology from Stanford University, as well as a professional editing certificate from the University of California, Berkeley. show notes link to her activists.  Dorcas page Book Howard Thurman Kenneth Clark and Mamie Phipps Clark  Richard and Mildred Loving,   hsperson.com, https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/ www.chengtozun.com @chengtozun on IG, FB, and LinkedIn;  www.chengtozun.com/books for links to buy the book

How do social justice, ministry, and grief intersect? Creative activist, J.S. Park, tells us about his calling to meet people at different stages of grief, with love, creativity, individuality, and care. Tune in to hear his stories and reflections about how to care deeply, actively, and healthily.    J.S. Park is a hospital chaplain whose work has been featured on CNN. He's a Korean-American, sixth-degree black belt, suicide survivor, and former atheist/agnostic who follows Christ. He is the author of The Voices We Carry: Finding Your One True Voice in a World of Clamor and Noise, and is writing a second book on grief.    Instagram: @jspark3000 The Voices We Carry: Finding Your One True Voice in a World of Clamor and Noise J.S. Park featured on CNN Chasing Justice: Artist Activist Cohort  

From Reggaeton to helping the Mestizo church create cultural change. As an achiever, Emanuel Padilla shares how community has been a part of his social justice journey from the stage to churches, cities, and the academy.    Emanuel is pursuing doctoral studies in theology and ethics working to recapture the history of colonization, reshape conceptions of identity, and inform the pursuit of justice. Emanuel's desire is to serve the Church through non-traditional educational ministries. He does this as founder and president of World Outspoken and co-host of The Mestizo Podcast.   World Outspoken | @worldoutspoken Courses available at WOS @emanuelwos Renewing the City by Robert D. Lupton Travy Joe Elizabeth Conde Frazier In the Name of Jesus by Henri Nouwen    We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate  

As the Chasing Justice team, we have been lamenting the violence in Gaza and Israel. We condemn all acts of violence against civilians. We invite us to be people of solidarity and peace. Would you join us? Here are some action steps you can take to be an ally and advocate for peace.    Email your representatives using this link by our siblings at Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP).  Call your representatives using 5 calls for iphone, or 5 calls for Android. For more on how to navigate social justice issues check out our Allyship Guide.  

Jane Hong-Guzmán de León shares her social justice journey as a helper. Jane tells us about her start in government institutions and her transition to ministry. She also shares advice about what to avoid to be a healthy helper in the activism journey.    Jane Hong-Guzmán de León is a licensed pastor with over a decade of ministry experience pastoring youth and adults. She previously worked as a junior high English teacher, university professor in Mexico, and with various training organizations. Jane holds an MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary. She is passionate about seeing diversity, justice, healing, and transformation in and out of the church.   Mentioned: ISAAC - Innovative Space for Asian American Christianity Paulo Freire  | Pedagogy of the Oppressed Larry Itliong (PBS) Tereza Lee an Undocumented Asian America (PBS)   By Jane: Walking with Asian American young people as they navigate racialized violence Who Do You Say I Am? High School Curriculum Understanding & Relating to Asian American Youth   We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate  

Tyler Burns shares insights about how a Reformer personality engages in social change, advocacy, and solidarity. Tune in to hear about the lessons he's learned in his activism journey.    Tyler Burns is a pastor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. He currently serves as the President of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, an organization founded to educate, encourage, and empower Black Christians to be free in soul and in body. He also co-hosts the organization's flagship podcast Pass the Mic.   Mentioned: All Nations Pensacola Live Justly Cohorts Medgar Evers John Lewis Georgia Blackmon Enneagram Myers-Briggs    Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) Podcast    We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate  

Tracey Gee joins this intro conversation about how you can find your distinct style of activism.    Tracey is a leadership coach and writer whose work is focused on helping leaders (especially those who experience marginalization) grow in self-awareness, development, and building healthy teams. She is certified in several frameworks such as Gallup StrengthsFinder, Working Genius, the Enneagram, and Cultural Intelligence. She is a proud daughter of Chinese-American immigrants. Tracey lives in Los Angeles with her husband, 2 children, and rescue dog, Kona. She loves hiking with her dog, enjoying the amazing food that LA has to offer, and spreading random joy through a curated weekly TikTok roundup.   Mentioned: 7 Core Assumptions of Restorative Justice Building Movement Project - Social Change Ecosystem Map  Chasing Justice Allyship Guide  This Far by Faith: Prathia Hall (PBS) Instagram: @traceygee.me   We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate  

In this episode, author Karen González focuses on the importance of the collective stories of immigrants must be centered in our advocacy for immigration.   Karen González is a speaker, writer, storyteller, and immigrant advocate, who herself immigrated from Guatemala as a child. She has been a non-profit professional, working for organizations that serve refugees and other immigrants. She is also the co-host of the Latina-focused podcast Cafe with Comadres. Find Karen on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about Beyond Welcome: Centering Immigrants in Our Christian Response to Immigration by Karen González at Karen-Gonzalez.com/Book, or pick up a copy from your favorite bookseller! Get 40% off + free shipping at BakerBookHouse.com – no discount code needed! https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/436013  Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

Mexican and Cherokee community leader Kevin Garcia speaks about how to remain present while we are waiting for justice. His passion for liberating the marginalized will inspire you to center those who have the answers for their community. We talk housing, environmental racism, mentoring youth, and more! Kevin explains how our connection with the community fuels our long term advocacy?  Kevin is a member of Cherokee Nation and Mexican who lives in Dallas with his wife Miriam. He is currently in grad school and works in Generation Liberation where he is involved with historically oppressed neighborhoods to help youth and families thrive. He aims to connect spirituality to activism in ways that refresh and inspire those who are involved in liberating work through writing and teaching. Mentioned: Anticipating Creations Liberation by Kevin Garcia Learn more about Beyond Welcome: Centering Immigrants in Our Christian Response to Immigration by Karen González at Karen-Gonzalez.com/Book, or pick up a copy from your favorite bookseller! Get 40% off + free shipping at BakerBookHouse.com – no discount code needed! https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/436013   We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources.  Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

How can proximity and presence change perspectives? This is what we learn from Gustavo De Los Rios and his experience mentoring youth and walking alongside immigrant families in their experience navigating the complexities of our legal system.  Gustavo De Los Rios currently serves as the Juárez Shelter Connector. Through personal experience growing up on the border and crossing between both Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico and El Paso, TX, to visit family and friends, he is passionate about bringing awareness and collaborative solutions to the border issues faced every day by migrants.  Mentioned: Abara , Cuidad Nueva Learn more about Beyond Welcome: Centering Immigrants in Our Christian Response to Immigration by Karen González at Karen-Gonzalez.com/Book, or pick up a copy from your favorite bookseller! Get 40% off + free shipping at BakerBookHouse.com – no discount code needed! https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/436013   We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources.  Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

In this episode of the Chasing Justice Podcast, Native Zuni leader Renee Kylestewa Begay, contributing author to Voices of Lament, focuses on the importance of our lament, hope, and indigenizing our faith as followers of the Jesus way. How do we seek good in our own communities in the midst of accusations that we may not be good? Renee's experience in liberating her theology and walking alongside Native students is a gift.Renee Kylestewa Begay is from the pueblo of Zuni, New Mexico.  She is the founder and national director of Nations which seeks to build relationships among the Native American community. You can find her at thetalkingcircle.com Mentioned: We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom(Author), Michaela Goade  (Illustrator) First Laugh Welcome Baby (Navajo) by Rose Ann Tahe, Nancy Bo Flood, Jonathan Nelson Healing the Soul Wound: Trauma-Informed Counseling for Indigenous by Eduardo Duran Mission and the Cultural Other by Randy S. Woodley The article Suspending Damage: A Letter to Communities Eve Tuck Voices of Lament was edited by Natasha Sistrunk Robinson and is available at 30% off at BakerBookHouse.com. Learn more about the project and its contributors at VoicesofLament.com. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

Arwa speaks about everyday Justice from civic engagement to Halloween, food waste, raising biracial children who know their stories, you will learn it all from someone who has been practicing simplicity, compassion and advocacy in front of four tiny humans. Arwa's life trajectory was changed when she came to the US to study as an international student from Dubai. She has worked as a finance manager, a director of research administration and a Consultant. She lives in Chicago with her husband and her four kids.  Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! Join our Patreon community to see the full video interview from Arwas's kitchen. Mentioned: MoonJar.com, Kid's Books Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

Medgina Saint-Elien speaks about Beauty, Anger and Justice. Have you wondered what place anger has in justice? Learn about how we can fully engage our anger and move to beauty and hope.  Medgina Saint-Elien is a Haitian American writer, creative and emerging voice of direction in the media industry. She currently works at House Beautiful where she champions the “lightbulb moment” in every maker's story and champions the work of BIPOC entrepreneurs. Voices of Lament was edited by Natasha Sistrunk Robinson and is available at 30% off at BakerBookHouse.com. Learn more about the project and its contributors at VoicesofLament.com. Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources.  Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate  

In this episode, authors La Thao, Hmong American and David De Leon, Pilipino American, help us focus on the importance of our collective stories.     La Thao is campus minister in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is also a co-host of the Better Than Seven Sons podcast where she speaks on faith and her experiences as a Hmong American woman.   David de Leon resides in NYC with his two sons and wife. He's currently pursuing a PhD in systematic theology at Fordham University and serves as a content strategist for Christians for Social Action. He thinks, writes, and teaches along the lines of Asian American and Pilipino American theology. Promo Code CJPOD allows Chasing Justice Listeners to purchase Learning Our Names https://www.ivpress.com/learning-our-names at ivpress.com for 30% off and free shipping.   Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

Dr. David Hsu speaks on the topic of Vocation and Justice. If you've ever wondered how you can live justly in your vocation this is for you!  You are not going to want to miss this insightful conversation (recorded in his engineering lab–machines noise and all)    Dr. David Hsu is Assistant Professor of Engineering. He worked in Research & Development where he designed medical devices for patients with heart disease.  He then decided to become a Professor of Engineering at Wheaton College to help students consider how their work is an expression of faith and justice. https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/faculty/david-hsu/ Promo Code CJPOD allows Chasing Justice Listeners to purchase Learning Our Names https://www.ivpress.com/learning-our-names at ivpress.com for 30% off and free shipping. Asian American Christians need to hear and own their diverse stories beyond the cultural expectations of the model minority or perpetual foreigner. And we need to learn from them.  Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources.  Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

NOTE: This is an episode repost with the corrected audio Victoria Park is an actor and director.  She recounts her journey of finding her voice, and shares specific ways she chooses to use her power. This episode is perfect for those of us that feel overwhelmed with all that there is to speak up about, and those of us that wonder if we are doing Justice well? You are not going to want to miss this inspiring conversation that will invite you to imagine how you can utilize your voice as an agent of justice.   Victoria Park is a Korean American actress and director who you may know from the series The Flash. She majored in Film Production at Northwestern University and is committed to using her voice as a source of good. She loves dance, music, & moving all the furniture around in her apartment. https://www.instagram.com/heybvp Promo Code CJPOD allows Chasing Justice Listeners to purchase Learning Our Names https://www.ivpress.com/learning-our-names at ivpress.com for 30% off and free shipping Asian American Christians need to hear and own their diverse stories beyond the cultural expectations of the model minority or perpetual foreigner. And we need to learn from them.  Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources.  Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate  

Victoria Park is an actor and director.  She recounts her journey of finding her voice, and shares specific ways she chooses to use her power. This episode is perfect for those of us that feel overwhelmed with all that there is to speak up about, and those of us that wonder if we are doing Justice well? You are not going to want to miss this inspiring conversation that will invite you to imagine how you can utilize your voice as an agent of justice.   Victoria Park is a Korean American actress and director who you may know from the series The Flash. She majored in Film Production at Northwestern University and is committed to using her voice as a source of good. She loves dance, music, & moving all the furniture around in her apartment. https://www.instagram.com/heybvp Promo Code "CJPOD" allows Chasing Justice Listeners to purchase Learning Our Names https://www.ivpress.com/learning-our-names at ivpress.com for 30% off and free shipping Asian American Christians need to hear and own their diverse stories beyond the cultural expectations of the model minority or perpetual foreigner. And we need to learn from them.  Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources.  Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate  

Welcome to Chasing Justice Season Two. Professionalizing justice work is unhelpful. I hope you are ready to rebuild a just world by pursuing our collective liberation and flourishing. In this intro episode Sandra frames why we get stuck in ideas and what we need to move forward.  Sandra Van Opstal is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice. She has spent years advocating and training the next generation of Christian justice-seekers. Live Justly Cohorts for emerging leaders start October 13th.  Apply now at ChasingJustice.com/livejustly.  Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources.  Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

How do you bring your concerns for the injustice of your own community without taking up space with others? How can we see anti-racism as a journey and not a fight? In this episode, which was originally a patreon exclusive, Kathy and Sandra speak the truth about long lasting collaboration.   Also this is Kathy's last official episode with Chasing Justice, so don't miss it! For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book, Raise Your Voice, is a powerful guide teaching others to raise their voices wherever they are.  Sandra Van Opstal is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice. She has spent years advocating and training the next generation of Christian justice-seekers. She looks forward to expanding that advocacy with Chasing Justice. These two powerhouse leaders have been friends for over 20 years, and they are passionate about creating spaces where empowerment is realized! Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

It's time for Part 2 of this dialogue! Conversations about collective identity are important but what does a BIPOC existence offer us as distinct communities of color? Are there communities that like the term more than others? How does our daily reality shape whether or not we will lean into an identity beyond Blackness or Latinidad? When there is so much work that needs to be done even in those distinct identities who has the energy to take on more? Tyler Burns, VP of Brand and Story, joins Sandra Van Opstal in a reality check on why these questions are necessary for our BIPOC identity (if one even exists). Together, they address the pain in amongst their own communities and how that impacts the ability to envision a collective win. They also invite us to the spiritual practices of protest and coalition as a way of embodiment. Tyler Burns is a pastor, speaker, and podcaster. He currently serves as the President of the Witness: A Black Christian Collective. You may recognize his voice from the Pass the Mic Podcast.

Conversations about collective identity are important but what does a BIPOC existence offer us as distinct communities of color? Are there communities that like the term more than others? How does our daily reality shape whether or not we will lean into an identity beyond Blackness or Latinidad? When there is so much work that needs to be done even in those distinct identities who has the energy to take on more? Tyler Burns, VP of Brand and Story, joins Sandra Van Opstal in a reality check on why these questions are necessary for our BIPOC identity (if one even exists). Together, they address the pain in amongst their own communities and how that impacts the ability to envision a collective win. They also invite us to the spiritual practices of protest and coalition as a way of embodiment. Tyler Burns is a pastor, speaker, and podcaster. He currently serves as the President of the Witness: A Black Christian Collective. You may recognize his voice from the Pass the Mic Podcast.

Collective socio-political terms such as "Asian American", "BIPOC", and "POC" were developed over generations. Are these terms helpful or harmful for communities of color? What is gained or lost when we use them? This straightforward conversation between Kathy and Sandra went so deep, so fast that we had to split it into two parts. Lean in and interrogate with them how our faith informs our sense of identity in communities of color. For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book, Raise Your Voice, is a powerful guide teaching others to raise their voices wherever they are.   Sandra Van Opstal is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice. She has spent years advocating and training the next generation of Christian justice-seekers. She looks forward to expanding that advocacy with Chasing Justice. These two powerhouse leaders have been friends for over 20 years, and they are passionate about creating spaces where empowerment is realized! Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

Collective socio-political terms such as "Asian American", "BIPOC", and "POC" were developed over generations. Are these terms helpful or harmful for communities of color? What is gained or lost when we use them? This straightforward conversation between Kathy and Sandra went so deep, so fast that we had to split it into two parts. Lean in and interrogate with them how our faith informs our sense of identity in communities of color. For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book, Raise Your Voice, is a powerful guide teaching others to raise their voices wherever they are.  Sandra Van Opstal is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice. She has spent years advocating and training the next generation of Christian justice-seekers. She looks forward to expanding that advocacy with Chasing Justice. These two powerhouse leaders have been friends for over 20 years, and they are passionate about creating spaces where empowerment is realized! Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

Kathy and Sandra offer their expertise from mentoring BIPOC leaders on why ethnic identity development is critical for the work of justice. Hear from their wisdom on the process of identity formation and how coming home to oneself makes us a force in against white supremacy and injustice. They even go through Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatums stages on Identity formation. When we understand our past and ourselves more deeply we can create a future in which we integrate Jesus and Jesus. Learn how we can pursue goodness and beauty in every vocation and circumstance as people who live justly. For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book, Raise Your Voice, is a powerful guide teaching others to raise their voices wherever they are.  Sandra Van Opstal is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice. She has spent years advocating and training the next generation of Christian justice-seekers. She looks forward to expanding that advocacy with Chasing Justice. These two powerhouse leaders have been friends for over 20 years, and they are passionate about creating spaces where empowerment is realized! Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

Media can hurt or heal us in our journey towards collective liberation. Kathy and Sandra talk about the role of media from Kathy's professional experience. They also tackle policing, doomscrolling, and messy conversations media. Hear about their favorite shows that hold space for processing that some of our churches do not. How is it that Shondaland and Marvel are inviting nuance and vulnerability that multi-ethnic justice spaces are not having? AND...At the end we have an exciting announcement! For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book, Raise Your Voice, is a powerful guide teaching others to raise their voices wherever they are.  Sandra Van Opstal is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice. She has spent years advocating and training the next generation of Christian justice-seekers. She looks forward to expanding that advocacy with Chasing Justice. These two powerhouse leaders have been friends for over 20 years, and they are passionate about creating spaces where empowerment is realized! Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

Sandra and Kathy help us take a collective breath together as we process the Chauvin verdict, the murders of young black and brown lives, and as we continually face a system that is designed to dehumanize BIPOC bodies. Sandra shares about her experience at the marches and why culture and beauty matter to how we process injustice. They helps us consider why a symphony of our responses in each of our distinct communal experiences is what we need for this justice journey to work. For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book, Raise Your Voice, is a powerful guide teaching others to raise their voices wherever they are.  Sandra Van Opstal is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice. She has spent years advocating and training the next generation of Christian justice-seekers. She looks forward to expanding that advocacy with Chasing Justice. These two powerhouse leaders have been friends for over 20 years, and they are passionate about creating spaces where empowerment is realized! Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

White supremacy sucks for all of us. What do we embody our collective liberation in a lifestyle of justice? What it mean to be a neighbor who is seeking justice? We can talk about justice, without locally living our love in public. Hear concrete examples of ways BIPOC leaders are practicing embodied solidarity. Allow the stories to encourage and challenge us to chase justice together. For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book, Raise Your Voice, is a powerful guide teaching others to raise their voices wherever they are.  Sandra Van Opstal is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice. She has spent years advocating and training the next generation of Christian justice-seekers. She looks forward to expanding that advocacy with Chasing Justice. These two powerhouse leaders have been friends for over 20 years, and they are passionate about creating spaces where empowerment is realized! Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

Women of color are central to the flourishing of our communities and overall social well being. When women of color leave institutions, and we speak out, nobody talks about it; no one notices it. Women are often the first to speak and the last to gain from reforms in society and the church. Black Women speak out and pay an embodied cost. Asian and Latinas overcome bamboo and corn husk ceilings, but at a cost. Native women work to be even noticed. "When women of color leave institutions and we speak out -loud or quiet -no body talks about it. No one notices it. It’s not that the work of white people is not important, but why is it centered?" @sandravanopstal "The cost we have paid is actually not being paid for our work. No having platforms that equal the impact of the work we have done. And we aren’t trained to price our worth." @mskathykhang "The credit, opportunities, and pay goes to the white person who elevated the person of color and not the actual BIPOC leader, does that seem fair?" @sandravanopstal

What is an acceptable ‘American’ story? Why some stories seen as normative and others categorized as ‘foreign’. Kathy and Sandra talk about the Golden Globe winning movie Minari and why telling our story is not only for our freedom but to confront false narratives and pursue our collective liberation. For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book, Raise Your Voice, is a powerful guide teaching others to raise their voices wherever they are.  Sandra Van Opstal is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice. She has spent years advocating and training the next generation of Christian justice-seekers. She looks forward to expanding that advocacy with Chasing Justice. These two powerhouse leaders have been friends for over 20 years, and they are passionate about creating spaces where empowerment is realized! Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

How can we advocate for ourselves and others? How do we hold space for one another and with one another? This episode features a conversation between our hosts Sandra Van Opstal and Kathy Khang about exploring what collective liberation looks like for each of us as we move forward. This is the work of Chasing Justice, the unglamorous, uncomfortable conversation of showing up for one another. Listen in as we continue to have deeper conversations between our communities. For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book, Raise Your Voice, is a powerful guide teaching others to raise their voices wherever they are.  Sandra Van Opstal is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice. She has spent years advocating and training the next generation of Christian justice-seekers. She looks forward to expanding that advocacy with Chasing Justice. These two powerhouse leaders have been friends for over 20 years, and they are passionate about creating spaces where empowerment is realized! Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

Season Two continues with the second half of our dynamic conversation with co-host Kathy Khang as she bring in her longtime friends Barnabas Lin and Jazzy Johnson to address inter-ethnic solidarity. In Part 1, they spoke to 'grief policing' and making space for one another's stories. They go even deeper in Part 2. This conversation is beautifully and painfully honest. For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book, Raise Your Voice, is a powerful guide teaching others to raise their voices wherever they are. Sandra Van Opstal is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice. She has spent years advocating and training the next generation of Christian justice-seekers. She looks forward to expanding that advocacy with Chasing Justice. These two powerhouse leaders have been friends for over 20 years, and they are passionate about creating spaces where empowerment is realized! Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

Season two starts with a dynamic conversation with our co-host Kathy Khang as she bring in her longtime friends Barnabas Lin and Jazzy Johnson to address inter-ethnic solidarity. In Part 1 they speak to 'grief policing' and making space for one another's stories. This conversation is beautifully and painfully honest. For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book, Raise Your Voice, is a powerful guide teaching others to raise their voices wherever they are. Sandra Van Opstal is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice. She has spent years advocating and training the next generation of Christian justice-seekers. She looks forward to expanding that advocacy with Chasing Justice. These two powerhouse leaders have been friends for over 20 years, and they are passionate about creating spaces where empowerment is realized! Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

“…you can be a powerful man and accost women. You can have daughters and accost women without remorse. You can be married and accost women. You can take photos and project an image to the world of being a family man and accost women without remorse and with a sense of impunity. It happens every day in this country. It happened here on the steps of our nation’s Capitol. It happens when individuals who hold the highest office in this land admit, admit to hurting women, and using this language against all of us.”  These comments were part of speech given from the floor of the House by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y in response to profane comments that Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., made about her in an exchange earlier this summer. Sandra and Kathy are back today to discuss the layers of harm in these comments and the way many white men in power feel permission to speak this way to women of color. They also discuss practical ways to address a culture of misogyny in Christian public and private spaces.  For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book, Raise Your Voice, is a powerful guide teaching others to raise their voices wherever they are.  Sandra Van Opstal is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice. She has spent years advocating and training the next generation of Christian justice-seekers. She looks forward to expanding that advocacy with Chasing Justice.  These two powerhouse leaders have been friends for over 20 years, and they are passionate about creating spaces where empowerment is realized! Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! Support Chasing Justice  ||   Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal:  paypal.me/ChasingJustice  ||  Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

What happens when we demolish without having a commitment to rebuild? How will it impact our faith if we just tear it down?  Deconstruction and reconstruction requires reflection, guides, and a diverse community so we can keep ourselves honest.   Sandra and Kathy are back with a vulnerable conversation about the cost of interrogating our faith as people of color. This candid dialogue helps us to know why it’s important to center communities who have typically been marginalized and how that brings hope along the way in our path towards rebuilding.  For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book Raise Your Voice, is a powerful guide teaching others to raise their voices wherever they are.   Sandra Van Opstal is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice. She has spent years advocating and training the next generation of Christian justice-seekers. She looks forward to expanding that advocacy with Chasing Justice. These two powerhouse leaders have been friends for over 20 years, and they are passionate about creating spaces where empowerment is realized! If you are in the process of rebuilding, here are some books written by BIPOC that will help you get there. Order from ivpress.com using the code CJPOD and get 30% discount. Brown Church The Next Worship Hermanas Raise Your Voice Roadmap to Reconciliation 2.0 The Way Up is Down A Sojourner's Truth Bread for Resistance Liberation is Here Support Chasing Justice  ||   Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal:  paypal.me/ChasingJustice  ||  Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

“People of color decolonize, but white people deconstruct” "What does the process look like for women of color and how does this look different for my white counterparts? What do we believe, and why do we react a certain way when we hear things that challenge that belief? Sandra and Kathy are back with an important conversation about Christian beliefs, deconstruction, and reconstruction for people of color. How do our lived experiences intersect with our faith and our ethics? For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book  Raise Your Voice, is a powerful guide teaching others to raise their voices wherever they are.   Sandra Van Opstal is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice. She has spent years advocating and training the next generation of Christian justice-seekers. She looks forward to expanding that advocacy with Chasing Justice. These two powerhouse leaders have been friends for over 20 years, and they are passionate about creating spaces where empowerment is realized! Support Chasing Justice  ||   Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal:  paypal.me/ChasingJustice  ||  Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

"Why does it seem like no matter what, you're made to feel bad for who you are?" "What would it look like for us to just accept who we are, know that it's meaningful and live out of that bold reality?" Part 5 of our 5-Part Podcast Series with Sandra Van Opstal and Kathy Khang features a life-giving conversation about chasing justice in our bodies. "What does it mean to speak about the things we do in the bodies we have?"  Kathy and Sandra candidly discuss what it means to show up and accept who we are in our own bodies as we attempt to rebuild a just world. This means considering who we are and also prioritizing how we can care for our bodies as we continue this important work.  For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book, Raise Your Voice, is a powerful guide teaching others to raise their voices wherever they are.  Sandra Van Opstal is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice. She has spent years advocating and training the next generation of Christian justice-seekers. She looks forward to expanding that advocacy with Chasing Justice. These two powerhouse leaders have been friends for over 20 years, and they are passionate about creating spaces where empowerment is realized!  Support Chasing Justice  ||   Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal:  paypal.me/ChasingJustice  ||  Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

What can our movie categories teach us about language? What does it mean to preserve our language within our community? We’re back with the next part of of our 5-Part Podcast Series with Sandra Van Opstal and Kathy Khang features an important conversation about the experiences of language that they’ve had in their adult lives. They answer the key question: “How do we keep and honor our language despite attempts to remove or devalue it?” For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book, Raise Your Voice, is a powerful guide teaching others to raise their voices wherever they are.  Sandra Van Opstal is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice. She has spent years advocating and training the next generation of Christian justice-seekers. She looks forward to expanding that advocacy with Chasing Justice. These two powerhouse leaders have been friends for over 20 years, and they are passionate about creating spaces where empowerment is realized! Support Chasing Justice  ||   Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal:  paypal.me/ChasingJustice  ||  Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

Part 3 of our 5-Part Podcast Series with Sandra Van Opstal and Kathy Khang features a conversation about “empathy and envy”. Kathy and Sandra discuss what it means to chase justice in different life stages and the responsibility each of us has to carry the work of justice in our unique situations. They also share how the forces of patriarchy and scarcity creates envy in our hearts. For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book, Raise Your Voice, is a powerful guide teaching others to raise their voices wherever they are.  Sandra Van Opstal is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice. She has spent years advocating and training the next generation of Christian justice-seekers. She looks forward to expanding that advocacy with Chasing Justice. These two powerhouse leaders have been friends for over 20 years, and they are passionate about creating spaces where empowerment is realized! Together, we can rebuild a just world.  Support Chasing Justice  ||   Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal:  paypal.me/ChasingJustice  ||  Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate