Podcasts about do justice

In this episode of Do Justice, Jodi Koeman of World Renew joins us to talk about churches engaging in asset-based development. We explore how listening, relationship-building, and justice can help congregations and neighborhoods thrive together. From revitalizing gardens to building trust around bonfires, discover how God's shalom comes alive when we collaborate with our communities. Show Notes: Thriving Practices https://www.crcna.org/essentials/thriving-practices Read more from Jodi https://network.crcna.org/user/196792 World Renew https://worldrenew.net/ Transcript https://dojustice.crcna.org/article/asset-based-faith-empowering-communities-through-god%E2%80%99s-gifts

Happy New Year's Eve! We have so much to be thankful for as we reflect on the last year of nonprofit ministry, podcasting, family and everything else! In this end of 2024 episode, Brandon and Phil will catch up our listeners on what is happening in their personal lives and ministry. Most importantly to you, dear listener, we share about the state of the podcast, how it's been since we did some rebrand/rescope and what the future of the podcast is. This is an episode for those listeners that want a peek behind the curtain and are looking for more ways to go deeper with Think Global, Do Justice. Conversation Notes Phil and Brandon share about how God has been moving in their respective organizations in 2024 (Providence World and CarePortal) (0:30) The hosts share their top books and movies from the year (13:00) They share their favorite episodes from Think Global, Do Justice(22:20) Brandon shares the state of the podcast, where we're going (if we're going), how we're doing internally and what traction we have with a competitive podcast market (30:30) Think Global, Do Justice ranks in the top 2% of podcasts globally with over 1,800 downloads each month (but that's a challenging place to be!) The challenge of keeping podcasts viable in 2024 Shout out to our 2024 Sponsors - Zoe Empowers, Child Hope International, Accord Network, Christian Alliance for Orphans and Resilient Communities Center The 2025 outlook for the podcast and keeping current on the show (40:40) Podcast Sponsor (You!) If you have been blessed, encouraged or equipped over the last 8 years of podcasting, we invite you to support the show through Venmo! Support the Show Through Venmo - Link If you want to share about your work or services to a hundreds (or even thousands) of global nonprofit practitioners and supporters. Click below. Rundown on Becoming a Sponsor - Link Get help for your organization by contracting an affordable Canopy International associate working in various global nonprofit fields. Link to Covered Services Resources and Links from the show Rescuing the Gospel from the Cowboys by Richard Twiss (book) Rooting for Rivals by Peter Greer and Chris Horst (book) Strong and Weak by Andy Crouch (book) Lead with Prayer by Peter Greer, Ryan Skoog and Cameron Doolittle (book) Overcoming by Dr. Nicole Wilke and Dr. Amanda Howard (book) Leading from Your Knees with Peter Greer and Ryan Skoog (podcast) What Scripture and Science Say about Resilience with Dr. Nicole Wilke (podcast) Owning Poverty with Dr. Michael Pucci (podcast) Decolonizing Theology and Integral Mission with Dr. Ruth Padilla DeBorst (podcast)   Theme music Kirk Osamayo. Free Music Archive, CC BY License

Life - and the journey towards biblical justice is better when we don't go it alone.  This is one principle behind the CRC's Thriving Practices cohorts.  A cohort connects churches to explore a specific aspect of ministry together. Learn more about the topic we're going to explore in Season 9 of Do Justice in this preview episode.

In this episode, we join Rev. Hannah at the Hollywood campus for her message "Do Justice, Love Kindness", based on Micah 6:8 - the first in our new sermon series entitled "Do Unto Others".Sunday Replay is a part of the Harmony Podcast Network.Learn more about Harmony-Toluca Lake:IG @Harmony_TLCFB @HarmonyTLwww.HarmonyTL.orgmedia@HollywoodUMC.org

Captured from our PMC Beyond online gathering – this message considers the very important and broad topic of “justice.” Special thanks to Brandon Hatmaker and Barefoot Church Primer. The post [SUMMER 2024] Do Justice appeared first on Plymouth Meeting Church.

Today's Headlines ICC’s arrest warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders draw criticism Scripture stories offer hope to women targeted by Iranian government “Do Justice, Love Mercy” at Bethlehem Bible College conference

Today's HeadlinesICC's arrest warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders draw criticismScripture stories offer hope to women targeted by Iranian government“Do Justice, Love Mercy” at Bethlehem Bible College conference

Do Justice, Love Kindness, and Walk Humbly with Your God (Micah 6) - Morning Sermon

Recently, Brandon Stiver and Phil Darke asked Earthkeepers host Forrest Inslee  to be a guest on THEIR podcast, called Think Global, Do Justice. Among other things, they wanted to ask about a book he edited recently with Angel Burns, called Re-Imagining Short-Term Missions. They also talked about many other interesting things, like COP 28, evangelical attitudes toward creation care, poverty and environmental justice, Star Trek, and even the story of how Forrest came to adopt his daughter. So, for a change of pace, here is an abridged version of Phil and Brandon's interview of Forrest.Find us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Check out the Ecological Disciple

In this conversation, we talk all about Brandon's previous work in an Orphanage in Moshi, Tanzania, and how he came to realize that Orphanages are doing more harm than good when it comes to caring for orphans and their families. Brandon Stiver is an advocate, educator, and practitioner on behalf of orphans and vulnerable children with a special emphasis on seeing children grow up in families globally and for those families to be strengthened. He is the full-time director for CarePortal in Seattle, and a professor at Vanguard University and a podcaster at Think Global, Do Justice. Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw

In this conversation, we talk all about Brandon's previous work in an Orphanage in Moshi, Tanzania, and how he came to realize that Orphanages are doing more harm than good when it comes to caring for orphans and their families. Brandon Stiver is an advocate, educator, and practitioner on behalf of orphans and vulnerable children with a special emphasis on seeing children grow up in families globally and for those families to be strengthened. He is the full-time director for CarePortal in Seattle, and a professor at Vanguard University and a podcaster at Think Global, Do Justice.  Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw

What does it look like to meet the needs of very vulnerable people in the face of glaring global disparity? What does it look like to bring God's Kingdom through improving access to healthcare in the Global South? These are the questions we're looking at today as we dive into conversation with CEO of CURE International, Justin Narducci. Justin and his team CURE are distinctly rooted in Luke 9:2 where Jesus commissioned His disciples to proclaim the Kingdom of God and heal the sick. For them that means running hospitals in eight countries, providing over 330,000 surgeries and sharing the gospel with 1.5 million people. We get to learn from their experience in this episode of the podcast. Resources and Links from the show Cure International Website Get Support for Yourself or Your Team with Canopy International Conversation Notes 1:40 - Update on Brandon's work with CarePortal 4:05 - Think Global becoming Think Global, Do Justice 9:50 - The work of Cure Intl. and how God led Justin into the global nonprofit space 12:00 - How scripture points us towards caring for people both locally and globally regardless of ethnicity and upbringing 13:20 - The history and the founding of CURE to meet healthcare and spiritual needs of vulnerable children and communities 15:20 - The environment in which CURE is working and the harsh realities for families and children 21:20 - The feelings of a parent whose child is in need of serious medical care 25:40 - The imperative for CURE to provide healthcare to vulnerable children specifically  29:30 - Addressing the tremendous disparity when looking at healthcare in Africa versus other areas of the world 33:15 - Promoting sustainability and professional development through CURE's hospitals and partnerships 39:00 - How should we think about scaling solutions especially in the face of such tremendous needs throughout the world 45:24 - Seeing an organization grow from the founder to subsequent executives without mission creep 48:50 - Incorporating Christian ministry care with the medical care to heal the sick and proclaim the Kingdom of God 53:35 - The importance of having a specialized skill that you can transfer and train others in   Podcast music by Kirk Osamayo. Free Music Archive, CC BY License

Sermon from our January 28, 2024 9 AM Modern Service"Do Justice" by Rev. Kathleen McMurrayScripture: Micah 6:6-8

Our host Chris Orme introduces you to the theme of this season of the podcast. Stay tuned for episodes from great guests. “But Esau ran to meet him and embraced him and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept.”  Genesis 33:4 Ray Orlund reflects that this verse has often struck him as one of the most beautiful in the Bible.  “We all feel the power of it. When we see ex-friends reconciling, so removing every barrier that they run and embrace and fall on one another's necks—I love that expression—and weep, the beauty of it gets to us. Not a negotiated settlement. No face-saving hypocrisy. Honest. Unforced. Deeply felt. We all perceive true reconciliation with awe. It is of God.” This is why we're so excited to reflect on healing rifts in this season of the Do Justice podcast.  

A new MP3 sermon from Generations Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: When Christians Encounter Human Trafficking - Do Justice, Love Mercy Subtitle: Do Justice, Love Mercy Speaker: Kevin Swanson Broadcaster: Generations Radio Event: Sunday Service Date: 5/31/2023 Length: 38 min.

Join Tracy and our extraordinary guest, Sewa Fields as they wrap up our segment on what it means to live out the truths found in Micah 6 to DO JUSTICE. Sewa shares her powerful justice story of finding Freedom from domestic abuse and advises Jesus-followers how they can be apart of advocating and helping those around them in similar situations. Bible Study: https://a.co/d/7dSYHohMore About Sewa: https://www.sewafields.com/about  Overcomer Devotional: https://www.amazon.com/Overcomer-Defeating-Anxiety-Toni-Collier/dp/0578920530/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VH5IGUDV9UD7&keywords=overcomer%20defeating%20anxiety%20%26%20abuse&qid=1650594681&sprefix=overcomer%3A%20defe%2Caps%2C281&sr=8-1  Want to learn more? Visit our websites:The Freedom Challenge US: thefreedomchallenge.comOperation Mobilization USA: omusa.orgInstagram: @thefcusa Support the show

Join us for another segment on Stories of Justice with Melissa Holland, founder of Awaken, a non-profit focusing specifically on justice for those who have been sexually exploited in Nevada. Our host and director, Tracy Daugherty and Melissa take a deeper look into our "What the Lord Requires Bible Study" and what it means to actually "Do Justice" from a Biblical perspective. Awaken Reno: https://awakenreno.org/about-us/what-we-do/  Purchase our Bible Study Here: https://a.co/d/7dSYHohWant to learn more? Visit our websites:The Freedom Challenge US: thefreedomchallenge.comOperation Mobilization USA: omusa.orgInstagram: @thefcusa Support the show

Join our host Tracy Daugherty as she invites CEO and founder from Just1 International, Caitlin, Crane, as they dig in deeper into "What the Lord Requires" Bible Study on what it looks like to Do Justice, Love Kindness, and Walk Humbly with our God. Learn More about Just1 International : https://www.just1.org/ Purchase our Bible Study Here: https://a.co/d/7dSYHoh Want to learn more? Visit our websites:The Freedom Challenge US: thefreedomchallenge.comOperation Mobilization USA: omusa.orgInstagram: @thefcusa Support the show

Incredible conversation with our friend Wade Griffith of Shanta Foundation discussing issues of justice and mercy in the prophet Micah. And challenging us to think differently about  missions. This is one you won't want to miss friends.You can find Wade and donate at shantafoundation.org

On this week's episode of the Deeply Rooted, Kelli Baker, Deputy Director of Publishing takes us into the life of Sojourner Truth.    Sojourner overcame a tumultuous upbringing and still found strength and courage to “Do Justice, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly. And she called on those around her to do the same. We can learn from her example and shed light into the darkness as we work to do the same.       If you missed Kelli on last week's  blog ,Women of the Word Wednesday JOIN her as she encourages us to continue Sojourner's legacy and join our sisters and brothers of all races to fight for justice and work “to turn it back and get it right side up again.”

John MacArthur and Grace Community Church are back in the news for *checks notes* continuing to turn their backs on victims of abuse. While the Church is busy clutching their pearls over Sam Smith's devil costume at the Grammys, these same Christians are giving a pass to MacArthur, whose absolute refusal to show an ounce of humility makes Sam Smith look like the Pope. We chat about it, and Hohn Cho, the Good Samaritan who stood up for victims at great personal sacrifice, in today's episode. RESOURCES: Become a Patron of the Podcast! Grace Church Rejects Calls to Do Justice for Victims Former GCC Elder Confronts 'Awful Patterns' of Endangering Abuse Victims --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivorsanctuary/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/survivorsanctuary/support

Disciple Up # 294 Is John MacArthur Enabling Abusers? By Louie Marsh, 2-15-2023   Grace Community Church Rejected Elder's Calls to ‘Do Justice' in Abuse Case While a former leader hopes for change, women who sought refuge in biblical counseling at John MacArthur's church say they feared discipline for seeking safety from their abusive marriages. KATE SHELLNUTT| - FEBRUARY 9, 2023 03:00 PM   https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2023/february/grace-community-church-elder-biblical-counseling-abuse.html   Last year, Hohn Cho concluded Grace Community Church had made a mistake. The elders had publicly disciplined a woman for refusing to take back her husband. As it turned out, the woman's fears proved true, and her husband went to prison for child molestation and abuse. The church never retracted its discipline or apologized in the 20 years since.   As a lawyer and one of four officers on the elder board at Grace Community Church (GCC), Cho was asked to study the case. He tried to convince the church's leaders to reconsider and at least privately make it right. He said pastor John MacArthur told him to “forget it.” When Cho continued to call the elders to “do justice” on the woman's behalf, he said he was asked to walk back his conclusions or resign.   No one from GCC responded to requests by CT to discuss the church's counseling philosophy or response to abuse, or to questions about specific cases. Six pastors and elders were contacted for comment by phone and email repeatedly over a three-week period prior to this article's publication, as well as one former pastor and elder. (Update: Following publication, Grace Community Church released a statement: https://www.gracechurch.org/news/posts/3672 “Our church's history and congregation are the testimony.”)   “Now that the facts are indeed known, it is not too late to ‘do justice' even at this late stage, almost 20 years later,” he wrote to the elder board. “One's own integrity, and upholding justice and righteousness, and being faithful even in the small things, even for something 20 years ago, all matter immensely.”   “They sided with a child abuser, who turned out to be a child molester, over a mother desperately trying to protect her three innocent young children. “Numerous elders have admitted in various private conversations that ‘mistakes were made' and that they would make a different decision today knowing what they know now.”   After that, Cho said, he was told by elder board chair Chris Hamilton that he would need to “walk back” his findings about the church's mistakes if he wanted to remain an elder. (Hamilton did not respond to requests for comment.) Cho and his wife resigned their membership the next day.   “the man who taught me that was John MacArthur.”   Those are just a few excerpts from this article, which I urge you to read in full!

The beginning of a series on Micah 6:6-8. This sermon focuses on the command to Do Justice, and what that means for us as a church today.

Jonathan Nicolai-deKoning (is the director of the Micah Centre at King's University, which helps students explore ways of seeking justice in today's local and global contexts. He joins Chris to talk about the lines of thought in two of his recent blogs on Do Justice which lent inspiration to the theme of this season. Show Notes: Thank you to season sponsor The Micah Centre: https://www.kingsu.ca/programs/micah-centre Pakitinâsowin Fund for Reciprocity and Reparations: https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/connection/all/post/reparations-with-indigenous-neighbours-aim-of-new-reciprocity-fund-at-king-s Making Space for Joy in Justice-Seeking: https://dojustice.crcna.org/article/making-space-joy-justice-seeking Paying Attention in a Distracted and Distracting World: https://dojustice.crcna.org/article/paying-attention-distracted-and-distracting-world Transcript: https://dojustice.crcna.org/article/%E2%80%9Clong-obedience-same-direction%E2%80%9D

This week, we welcome Rev. Wim Mauldin, to the pulpit. Wim is a retired American Baptist pastor, a church-based community organizer, and a member of the Bothell community. Preaching from Micah 6:1-8, Wim closes out this series, Do Justice, and reminds us: What does the Lord require of you? 

In this interview with Micah Caswell (returning guest!), we discuss his commentary on the book of Micah. We discuss what led Micah to write this commentary as well as the context of the Micah the Prophet. We dive into Micah 6:8 which is a verse often used by people for a variety of social justice issues. Micah and I share our different perspectives on it's application for us today and close out talking about helping kids and people know the Bible more.My Endorsement: “With clarity and conviction, Caswell demonstrates that the book of Micah is essential for faithful gospel preaching. This commentary illuminates the bountiful opportunities available to every pastor and Christian to speak the good news of Jesus Christ. Replete with illustrations and applications, Caswell has provided a resource which is as accessible as it is helpful."Micah's Bio - “Prior to Redeemer Church, I led a small non profit and pastored at churches in Austin and Houston. I am a graduate of the University of North Texas (Go Mean Green). I also hold degrees from Dallas Seminary, Southwestern Seminary, and Toronto Baptist Seminary. My doctorate is from Southern Seminary in the area of explaining and applying the Old Testament Minor Prophets. In addition to my role at Redeemer Church, I teach the Biblical Worldview class to the seniors at Denton Calvary Academy. I am a certified biblical counselor through the Association of Biblical Counselors and offer free biblical counseling to the Covenant Members and regular attenders of Redeemer Church. However, I also offer counseling to the community through Covenant Biblical Counseling. Finally, I also serve as the Church Planter Recruiter with the Denton Baptist Association's SEND Church Planting Network. I have contributed two chapters in the Noble Company series on John Pitman and Thomas Roberts. Recently I was able to contribute to Baptist Way Press' study on the miracles of Jesus and their study on the Gospel of Mark. I have also published a  book on Thomas Patient who planted the first Irish Baptist churches. Finally, I recently published a commentary on the Old Testament book of Micah.”Support the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisPick up Micah's Commentary on Micah - https://amzn.to/3H02wANRedemer Denton - http://www.redeemerdenton.com/Micah's Website - http://micahcaswell.com/Support the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

This week, we continue our sermon series called "Do Justice" looking at Isaiah 49:1-7 and the ways God calls us to live into our purpose of Becoming Christ in the Community. 

This week, we launch a new sermon series called "Do Justice" looking at Isaiah 42:1-9 and the ways God calls us to live into our purpose of Becoming Christ in the Community. 

Included in this episode: 1. A Recession Is Widely Expected. Here's How to Prepare 2. Kyrsten Sinema's Party Switch Might Not Matter Much in Congress—But It Could Help Her Win in Arizona 3. Hospitalizations Signal Rising COVID-19 Risk for U.S. Seniors 4. Review: Empire of Light Doesn't Do Justice to Its Majestic Movie-Palace Setting

At Christmas what does God want from us? After all, it's His birthday! The bible actually answers this question in Micah 6:8: “What does the Lord require of you? Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.” So, what does it mean to DO JUSTICE? Biblical justice requires three things. #1) Relationship: It's impossible to have a relationship with God if you don't have a relationship with the poor #2) Responsibility: To show special care for the vulnerable and oppressed. #3) Resources: You share a portion of the resources God's given you, with those who need it most. God tells us that if we watch the back of the poor and oppressed… then God will have our back. And it works both ways. God says: You insult the poor, you insult me. If you ignore the poor, you're really ignoring me! Conversely: If you are kind to the poor, you're kind to me. The point is that Jesus is unlike every other deity in world religions because He identifies with the poor. Not with those at the top of the ladder - the rich, the powerful, and the wealthy. Watch this message from Pastor Tim Lucas, and be challenged to DO JUSTICE! To form relationships with the poor, take responsibility for them, and to act with radical generosity! All I Want For Christmas Series | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Justice #Poor #Christmas #Jesus #Christianity #ChristianChurch #LiquidChurch

Pastor Tony continues his sermon series through the book of Micah – this week from chapter six “Do Justice”

Three commands. DO JUSTICE. LOVE KINDNESS. WALK HUMBLY with our God. These three commands have the potential to change our culture. In this message from the "God In The Ruins" series, Pastor Joey unpacks the Book of Micah and focuses in on this prophet's judicial call to repentance in Micah 6. Much like an attorney in court, the lawyer Micah makes some deep indictments against both Judah and Israel. As a result, God's people have to either "lawyer up" or "confess up". In the same way, sin is an egregious violation against God. We can either lean on Jesus Christ to be our mediator OR experience Him as our prosecutor. Message preached on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at ParkerDC.

Jacqui Mignault is one of the writers behind weekly Do Justice prayers. As a pastor, she talks about what it's like to practice bringing current events before God. If you've ever wondered how to acknowledge current events in worship, this is the episode for you. Show Notes: Do Justice Prayers: https://dojustice.crcna.org/categories/justice-and-worship Transcript: https://dojustice.crcna.org/article/worshiping-when-world-falling-apart The Reformed family is a diverse family with a diverse range of opinions. Not all perspectives expressed on the podcast represent the official positions of the Christian Reformed Church.

A South Dallas native, Diane Ragsdale is a founder of South Dallas/Fair Park Innercity Community Development Corporation (ICDC) which was founded in 1986 and has been the Managing Director of ICDC since 2004. Under her leadership the South Dallas/Fair Park Innercity Community Development Corporation (ICDC) continues its mission of building lives and revitalizing neighborhoods with several ongoing initiatives. These initiatives include building over 250 homes, providing much needed home ownership opportunities; purchasing and revitalizing a retail center; introducing low-income inner-city youth to the possibilities of business ownership as a viable career option; building an office complex for commercial and retail development; creating a business incubator center to support the growth of new and existing businesses; building a health care facility and the development of a partnership with Dallas College to provide work training programs from the South Dallas Training Center located on ICDC's campus. Ms. Ragsdale's journey as a childhood activist, an organizer, a City Plan Commission member, Registered Nurse, Dallas City Council member and founder and Director of the community-based nonprofit, South Dallas/ Fair Park Inner-city Community Development Corporation have all continued to provide her with knowledge and valuable experiences that will move the struggle for justice forward. Ms. Ragsdale's work and her witness are reinforced by her fervent belief that there are many blessings in serving the community. She is driven by the Biblical admonition, “whatsoever you do unto the least of these” and by the directive from the prophet Micah to Do Justice.

The sermon from the Sunday, August 7, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Jay Burns-Horton, our Director of Community Engagement and Connections. “SERIOUSLY!? Do Justice.” in the sermon series “SERIOUSLY!?” Sermon scripture: Micah 6:6-9 (The Message) and Luke 18:1-8 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

It's a party! The Do Justice podcast has new partners and friends. Joyce Borger and Katie Roelofs with CRCNA Worship Ministries join us to set up the focus for this season: how worship can orient our hearts toward justice. P.S. Throughout this season you may hear our producers names' Megan and Victoria come up. They're on each call to make sure that the sound quality etc. is great for your listening ears. Show Notes: Faith in Action: https://new.crcna.org/PublicDialogue/advocacy/faith-action-workshop Live Just.ly: https://www.crcna.org/SocialJustice/resources/live-justly The Reformed family is a diverse family with a diverse range of opinions. Not all perspectives expressed on the podcast represent the official positions of the Christian Reformed Church.

Should Christians be Social Justice Warriors? What does God think about justice? (spoiler alert: He doesn't hate it!) This week host Lois Matson meditates on social justice and its warriors.Special Announcement: Link to Dicey Stuff: the podcast private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1937602999773749 Please join us!Please send your comments, suggestions, and ideas for future shows to diceystuffpodcast@gmail.com or post them in the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1937602999773749. Are you willing to do an interview? Do you have an idea for a Dicey Bible Story? Send it on in!  Intro and outro vocals created with the voices from LOVO @ www.lovo.ai.

What Does the Lord Require of Us?Micah 6:8 “He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”This verse came right after God was making a case against Israel.  He was telling them to remember all He had done for them and then they were asking how they should appear before the Lord.  Should they bring burnt offering, should they give him thousands of lambs or rivers of oil?  This is the reply they get back.  “He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”  I feel as though this is how we would all act.  We hear that God is angry with us and we want to know what we can do to fix it.  Our first thought would be similar to their first thought I bet.  We would try to give God something.  Have you ever heard the saying if you through enough money at a problem it will go away?  God is not like this.  There is not amount of money that you could give Him to get away with your sins.  God does not need anything that you have to give Him.  He doesn't need anything.  What God requires of us does not take any money.  It is not an object which we can buy with money either.  What God requires of us is more about who we are and how we live.  This is much harder.  Becoming someone different is difficult and not nearly as easy as buying something.  This is why that is our first go to solution.  We want the easy way out.  Who wants to take the hard way?  But guess what?  No one ever grows taking the easy way.  Your strength is forged in battle.  Your perseverance and resilience comes from being knocked down and then standing back up.   Think about the difference if you walked up the access road to the top of the mountain, or you scaled the cliffs to get to the top, which would give your muscles a better workout?  Which way would help you get stronger faster?  It is the same with life.None of us enjoy the battles, none of us like taking the long way around and yet it is necessary to get you to be there person you want to be.  The person God wants you to be. God is calling you to a better life, a life you will love and be so glad once you get there.  And you will get there, just as the Israelites got to the promised land.  The question is how long is it going to take to get you there?  I heard Father Mike talking the other day and he said that it took the Israelites less than 2 weeks to get to the promised land.   Then they sent scouts up to look at the land and search out their strengths and weaknesses. Check out their food and the situation in the cities.  They were supposed to scout it out and report back.  Then God would lead them to their victory.  However, they reported back that they shouldn't attack.  That the men of those lands were too big and too numerous.  The felt defeated before they even tried.  They turned their backs on God and did not think He could help them win.  For this, God punished them to walk the dessert for 40 more years.  Are you holding up your progress by doubting that God can help you?  Are you prolonging your suffering and taking the longer way because you don't want to follow God's ways?  This verse is telling us what God is requiring of us.  “He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”  He is not requiring us to give Him lots of sacrifices each day.  He is not asking us for special oil.  He is not asking us for anything that we can buy. He is asking us to do justice.  I found several articles that discuss the verse and how to do what the Lord is requiring of us.  I will share some of the things I found in an article titled, How to Do Justice, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God by Jason Soroski.  (CLICK HERE FOR ARTICLE)  According to Jason, “To do Justice means to know and seek the justice and righteousness of God in our own lives and in the world around us. It is important to note that we are to do justice. It is not just a thought, but something that we act upon, living out justice not just in what we say but in what we do.  He also says, “True Justice is living out the truth of Scripture, speaking truth to others. It is done in love and spoken through mercy and humility. God requires us to do justice not to place ourselves as superior to others, but to walk in love, sharing and living out the truth of the gospel.”Next the verse says we should love kindness.  I wish more people in this world loved kindness.  I feel as though sometimes, when something happens in the world, like Covid, it really brings out peoples kindness.  At least at the beginning of it all we saw everyone wanting to help everyone.  Also when this war in Ukraine started.  I know there is a family in my town that took on a refuge family from Ukraine.  The community really came together to provide what was needed for that family.  However, there are so many other times when I just see people being unkind.  God is calling us not just to be kind, but to love kindness.  When we love something we want to share it with others.  God is calling us to share our kindness with others.  The third thing the Lord is requiring of us is to walk humbly with your God.  In Philippians 2:3 it says, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.  Rather, in humility value others about yourselves.  Jason Soroski says in his article that “We walk humbly with God when we acknowledge that He is just and that only through His mercy are we made whole. When we truly believe this, it flows out of our lives and into the lives of others. As with justice, humility is an action. We are to walk with Christ in humility, not running ahead, not standing still, Humility is perhaps one of the hardest things for us to show. We live in a world that glorifies the strongest, the smartest, and the best. Humility, therefore, runs counter to everything we are taught to hold meaning. Yet Jesus gives the exact opposite example. The apostle Paul reminds us in Philippians 2:7-8 that Jesus displayed the ultimate act of humility in that, “he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross!”Jason concludes, “These things are required of us because added together they keep our hearts balanced, focused, and centered on godly things. When we lean too far into any one of these things, we fall into a trap: justice without mercy leads to cruelty, mercy without justice leads to vulnerability, and humility without confidence in God's justice and love for God's mercy leads to fear and lack of self-worth. Yet when these three are in perfect biblical balance as laid out in Micah 6:8, we find ourselves becoming imitators of Christ, who was filled with grace and truth and placed the needs of others above His own.”  Let us all try to become imitators of Christ.  Dear Heavenly Father, I ask that you bless all those listening to this episode today.  Lord, please help us to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with you God.  Lord, if we don't understand what this means, please give us an understanding of what you are calling us to do.  Help us seek out an understanding of what you require from us so we can give it to you.  Forgive us Lord, for wanting to take the easy way out.  Give us the strength to persevere through hard times.  Give us the wisdom to know when we are making things harder than they have to be.  Help us to know we are the reason things are taking so long, just as the Israelites were the reason they needed to wander for 40 years in the wilderness.  We love you Lord, you are truly amazing.  We ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus' holy name, Amen!Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus.  Tomorrow's witness will be from my friend Emerald.  Emerald's story is one many of us can relate to.  She fell away from the church and was not really sure what was true and what wasn't.  She embarked on a journey of truth of herself.  Then when she felt called to go back to church, she struggled with feelings of worthiness and whether or not she would be accepted.  I think if we are honest with ourselves we will all see ourselves in some aspect of Emerald's story.  I look forward to sharing that with you tomorrow.  Have a blessed day!

We’ve heard the term “social justice.” Stephen Allred has written a book with a unique title. It’s called “Do Justice, The Case for Biblical Social Justice.” What exactly does “Biblical” mean?

Bottom line: God wants His children to do justly, show mercy, and to walk humbly with Him. Many Christians get so focused on what is the will of God for their life and tend to stress out because they think that there is a Christian golden brick road. Jesus told the disciples to follow Him. He didn't say figure it our for yourself or its all on you now. He said simply to follow Him. In this message we will here from Micah when he remind that children of Israel what God requires of them...Do Justice, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly before God.

Meg and Jeff Horn, Toms River family law attorney and host of The Bold Sidebar, continue their discussion of 2021 New Jersey Supreme Court decisions. In State v. Steven Bookman, the New Jersey Supreme Court granted cert to address the issue of whether it is permissible for police officers to enter a third party home under the hot pursuit doctrine when they are chasing someone in an attempt to execute an Automated Traffic System warrant and the person flees. Meg and Jeff wrap up their 5-part series on 2021 New Jersey Supreme Court decisions by reviewing State v. Gabriel Garcia in which the New Jersey Supreme Court admonished a prosecutor for exploiting an evidentiary ruling favorable to the State, thereby presenting a false narrative during his closing argument. Justice Albin sternly reminded all prosecutors that they are “required to turn square corners - because their overriding duty is to DO JUSTICE.”

In this episode, Iziah Dawn joins us as we discuss what Biblical justice is, what it's not and how we take next steps to DO JUSTICE as Scripture clearly teaches.   Are you confused about the topic of justice? Do you feel defeated because it has become an intellectual conversation or cultural debate instead of obedience to what God commands? Trust me, you don't want to miss this robust and detailed conversation about something that is so close to God's heart - and our hope is that you would be encouraged to take next steps of serving and helping others in your life.   Title - "Advocating for Biblical Justice" Guest - Pastor Iziah Dawn Season - 2 Episode - 7   For more information go to www.conversationswithbendixon.com For the audio version go to iTunes or Spotify and type in "Conversations with Ben Dixon" and subscribe today!

Unity in Christ1. This episode, in some way, is a continuation and further explanation to my most recent episode, “Do Justice”.  If you have not listened to it go check it out!  But I explain why believers should be weary of being swept up in these various ideological movements that are beginning to drip their influence into the church.2. Why is this important?  Jesus and the NT writers makes it abundantly clear that false doctrines and the ways of the world are going to deceive and distract from the truth. 3. I do not necessarily believe that Christians can never disagree or adopt a variety of techniques and strategies to present the Gospel, but it seems more and more each day the church is forsaking foundational theology for worldly wisdom and inclusion.  Those in Christ should be more united then divided.  If you are in Christ, someone saying they do not support a LGBTQ affirming, family dismantling organization should not offend you in the least bit!4. Peter says in 1 Peter 3:8 we are to have unity of mind.  That word unity is translated exactly as it reads when it is used (harmonious, union, of one mind).a.  One Gospel, One Spirit, One Mind.     i.      Philippians 1:27 b.      One Gospel.     i.      2 Corinthians 11:2-4     ii.      2 Corinthians 11:12-15    iii.      Acts 17:10-12 c.  One Spirit.     i.      1 Corinthians 12:12-13 d. One Mind.     i.      Philippians 2:2     ii.      1 Corinthians 1:10 5.  Divisiona.  Romans 16:17-18 6. Life Together, Dietrich Bonhoeffera. Spiritual community vs. Human community ContactThe Lowder PodcastTwitterInstagramSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

In talking about her latest guest JJ TenClay host Kate Kooyman says, “From JJ... I was able to gain such a different perspective, a better perspective on the global-ness of the refugee situation around the world.” What a great reason to listen to this episode of the Do Justice podcast! JJ is the Refugee Ministries Coordinator for Reformed Church of America Global Missions. The Reformed family is a diverse family with a diverse range of opinions. Not all perspectives expressed on the podcast represent the official positions of the Christian Reformed Church.

We continue our series on The Kingdom of Heaven with a guest preacher, Paul Robinson. Robinson is the Executive Minister of "Love Mercy, Do Justice" a priority initiative of the Evangelical Covenant Church. Sermons from Epiphany Covenant Church in South Minneapolis, MN.

We continue our series on The Kingdom of Heaven with a guest preacher, Paul Robinson. Robinson is the Executive Minister of "Love Mercy, Do Justice" a priority initiative of the Evangelical Covenant Church. Sermons from Epiphany Covenant Church in South Minneapolis, MN.

Worship God, Do Justice Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 14th June 2020 Time: Passage: Psalm 33:1-22

What is this new podcast all about? Hear from host Kate Kooyman about what to expect from the first season of Do Justice - the podcast! Get more information about Do Justice here.

We're stoked to have Adam Gustine on the podcast! Adam is the author of Becoming a Just Church - Cultivating Communities of God's Shalom. We absolutely loved this conversation and encourage everyone to listen. Adam, thank you for the time, and continue the good work. Certainly convicting and inspiring! Adam L. Gustine leads CovEnterprises, a social enterprise initiative of Love Mercy, Do Justice, for the Evangelical Covenant Church. He is also the founder of Jubilee Ventures, an enterprise incubator in South Bend, Indiana dedicated to extending opportunity, restoration and ownership to the margins. He has pastored multiple churches in a wide variety of contexts and has a doctor of ministry degree from Missio Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Ann, are raising three kids to seek the shalom of their city South Bend.