On Social Justice

Mariam defines and discusses the term "microagressions" as it relates to social justice issues.

Mariam speaks with Jamey Bennett about his work with people who are homeless and those who need food. Jamey includes practical tips for us for interacting with those in need. They also talk about Jamey's creativity with the hip hop band Royal Ruckus.

Mariam begins a conversation about the topic of privilege and how it should frame both our worldview and our daily social interactions.

Mariam speaks with Marian Mikhail, a Coptic Christian studying Law and Criminal Defense

Mariam goes in depth with Suzie Abdou, discussing her work with refugees through Servant Group International.

Mariam talks about consumerism and social justice, and gives ideas of how to live simply.

Mariam talks with Dr. Sherry Shenoda about Children's Rights.

Mariam shares reflections on Isaiah 58:1-14.

Mariam addresses the topic of immigration.

Mariam shares about colonialism as a social justice issue.

Mariam talks about ways we can interact with those who are homeless.

Mariam talks about the importance of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in a social justice context.

Mariam responds to a listener comment about environmental justice from a previous podcast, then responds to the June 12 shooting at a gay bar in Orlando.

Mariam speaks about social justice issues related to education.

Mariam highlights the ministry of International Orthodox Christian Charities (www.iocc.org) and then talks about environmental justice.

Mariam interviews Dr. Mina Youssef, child and adolescent psychiatrist, about mental health issues related to social justice.

Mariam touches on how mental heath relates to social justice in our communities, and mentions some helpful resources.

Mariam speaks with Hieromonk Alexi, founder of the Holy Archangel Michael and All Angels Skete in northern Missouri. Before founding the monastery Fr. Alexi worked and ministered at 31st and Troost in Kansas City, right on a historic racial and economic dividing line. Here, he along with his wife Matushka Michaela and others started St. Mary of Egypt mission parish and Reconciliation Services.

Mariam shares about the life and ministry of St. John Maximovitch, reminding us to be faithful in the small things of life.

Mariam speaks with Fr. Stephen Powley, executive director of the Orthodox Christian Prison Minstry (www.theocpm.org).

Mariam shares about reasons for incarceration and ways that Christians can minister to those in prison. She highlights the Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (https://theocpm.org) and the Orthodox Peace Fellowship (http://incommunion.org/).

Mariam speaks with David Habib, who along with his wife, lives in a slum in India.

Mariam talks about the Christian response to racial issues and reads quotes from St. Gregory of Nyssa.

Mariam shares about the life of Mother Maria Skobtsova.

Mariam shares excerpts and reflections from St. John Chrysostom's sermons On Wealth and Poverty and the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. She also mentions St. Basil's On Social Justice.

Mariam reads listener comments about last month's topic of globalization.

Mariam shares from "Conflicted Hearts: Orthodox Christians and Social Justice in an Age of Globalization," by John Couretas (http://www.orthodoxytoday.org/articles8/Couretas-Orthodox-Christianity-and-Globalization.php).

Mariam speaks with foster parents Sybil and Chance Whittamore about their experiences, and how others can support foster families.

Mariam speaks with Jon Schaffer, a community organizer with Partners in Health (www.pih.org). Get involved by visiting http://pihengage.nationbuilder.com/join_the_movement.

Mariam shares biblical references about caring for children whose parents cannot care for them.

Mariam speaks with Fr. Roberto Ubertino, executive director of St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto.

Mariam speaks with Turbo Qualls, president of the Southern California chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Moses the Black.

Mariam talks about three avenues of social justice: financial justice, procedural justice, and restorative justice.

Mariam shares from four homilies by St. Basil related to social justice. "He draws from all different parts of the Bible, he talks about social justice, he talks about the ways that the rich and the poor need to work together in community, and everyone should be giving from what they have, whatever it is. There's no definition, no formula, of a rich person and a poor person. We are all just people who have received gifts from God and are responsible for giving of those gifts to God's glory."

Mariam interviews Eric Shanburn of FOCUS St. Louis about involvement in Ferguson, Missouri, following the shooting of Michael Brown and the subsequent protests.

Mariam interviews David Paddison, program coordinator of FOCUS Orange County (www.focusoc.org).

Mariam explains what she means by social justice and how we can participate in it.