Podcasts about neglected neighborhoods

Marvin Bing Brings Inspiration to Neglected Neighborhoods with Vote or Else Movement 

Pastah J, as his friends and parishioners affectionately call him, is a remarkable testament to the notion that innovating is what happens when you love the people you are with. We often make innovation out to be the next, big, creative, tech, cool thing when really it's about figuring out how to love our neighbors better and how to more deeply and faithfully root ourselves in Jesus' call. It's ministry. It's courageously saying YES. It's never going it alone. It's tenaciously pursuing possibilities. It's being a neighbor and loving the neighborhood. We pray this conversation sparks a new idea or even a new courage in you and your ministry. If it does, please share with friends and colleagues and leave us a review. Thanks for listening! In this conversation, you'll hear:Pastah J's relational approach to ministry with the Englewood and Lawndale communities in Chicago.How Pastah J organized bringing Whole Foods into the neighborhood on the neighborhood's terms.Pastah J's vision is to destroy Saviorism in congregations and reclaim neighboring neglected neighborhoods.Discussion of the quote from Benjamin Mays, “The love of God and love of humanity is one love” and why it beautifully articulates Pastah J's ministry.About Jonathan Brooks Rev. Jonathan Brooks, or Pastah J, as he is affectionately known, is a lifelong resident of Chicago, IL, and serves as the lead pastor at Lawndale Christian Community Church in the North Lawndale Neighborhood. He is also the board chair of the Parish Collective. He previously served as the senior pastor at Canaan Community Church in the West Englewood neighborhood for fifteen years. As an educator on many different levels and a firm believer in investing in your local community, Jonathan has a deep desire to impress this virtue on the students and young people in his congregation, classroom, and community. His ministry focuses on youth development, holistic health, college scholarships, art and music training as well as restorative justice practices and care for the incarcerated and their families.Pastah J is a sought-after speaker, writer, artist, and community activist. He has contributed to numerous blogs, articles and books, and his most recent book is Church Forsaken: PracticingPresence in Neglected Neighborhoods.For more information about Jonathan “Pastah J” Brooks, visit: pastahj.com.Pastah J is the Lead Pastor of Lawndale Christian Community Church in Chicago: http://www.lawndalechurch.org/Read all about the Locke Innovative Leader Award on our website: https://wesleyanimpactpartners.org/locke-leaders To view videos of podcast episodes, please go to the Igniting Imagination YouTube.Subscribe to our Learning and Innovation emails here. We send emails about each episode and include additional related resources related to the episode's topic. We know your inbox is inundated these days, we aim to send you content that is inspiring, innovative, and impactful for your life and ministry.If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider

For the first time ever in history, American women are leaving the church faster than men. Millions have left over the last decade, and that was even before the pandemic. Research shows they have left church but they still value their relationship with God. What's going on?Ericka Andersen joins us on today's episode of All Things to discuss this issue, as well as Reasons to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women—as her new book is titled. Ericka and I ponder the reasons women have left the church. We live in an increasingly post-Christian society, and the religion of self-help is on the rise. Ericka says secular self-help gurus offer a replacement for religion—but it's not sustainable. She thinks our attraction to self-help is going to soon run its course, as people are realizing they need more than what's inside of them to get by. Ericka says church is often misunderstood. She says church is relationships, friendships, a safety net, where you feel like you have people on your team, and where we learn about God. She says, “When we get together with others we see a part of God that we cannot see ourselves.” Further, “It is the church that God uses to save people—it's through the witness of the church that people are drawn to Jesus.”We also tackle church hurt and religious trauma. And we talk through different scenarios for conversing with our friends who've left. Ericka helps us imagine how we might invite a friend back to church who has left over politics or shame or sheer busyness. She says the number one reason people return to church is because someone invites them. Ericka exhorts us, “Be someone's introduction to to Jesus by being there for them without expecting anything in return.” One bonus element of this episode is when Ericka talks about her journey to sobriety—her transparency is such a gift! Recommendations from this episode: Reasons to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women by Ericka Andersen Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods by Jonathan Brooks and Sho Baraka Welcome: Love Your Church by Making Space for Everyone by Jen Oshman Keep in touch with Ericka at https://erickaandersen.com.

Today we are getting to know author Ericka Andersen by her shelf. Ericka is also a freelance writer, podcaster, and mom of two living in Indianapolis, Indiana, with her husband Rick. In this episode, Ericka and I chat about how she came to write her husband's memoir for her debut, what led to her latest book, Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women, how the local church can support women, signs of a healthy church, and I help Ericka through the existential dread of trying to choose a book someone could read to learn more about her. I think you will discover many reasons to follow Ericka in this episode. I hope you enjoy it. Books Summer Sisters by Judy Blume Appetites by Caroline Knapp Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty By Bread Alone: A Baker's Reflections on Hunger, Loneliness, and the Goodness of God by Kendall Vanderslice Leaving Cloud 9: The True Story of A Life Resurrected from the Ashes of Poverty, Trauma, and Mental Illness by Ericka Andersen Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women by Ericka Andersen Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods by Jonathan Brooks The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner Push Off From Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Sobriety (and Everything Else) by Laura McKowen Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily Jensen and Laura Wilfer Ericka's Instagram: ericka_andersen Ericka's Website: www.erickaandersen.com

Chris takes over the podcast today for a thoughtful and incisive discussion on the insidious nature of hierarchy and how it impacts so much of human society and structures. He is joined by two first-time guests, Beth Allison Barr and Jonathan Brooks, who bring a wealth of personal experience and academic rigor to the conversation.Books/Writing Mentioned in this Episode:If you'd like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger) The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth by Beth Allison BarrChurch Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods by Jonathan BrooksThe Invention of Race in the European Middle Ages by Geraldine HengGod is a Black Woman by Christena ClevelandFortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World - And How to Repair it All by Lisa Sharon HarperBonhoeffer's Black Jesus: Harlem Renaissance Theology and an Ethic of Resistance by Reggie WilliamsIf God Still Breathes, Why Can't I? Black Lives Matter and Biblical Authority by Angela Parker

In this episode Sara Joy and Eric interview Jonathan Brooks of Chicago, currently co-pastor at Lawndale Community Church and the former pastor of Caanan Community Church in Englewood and author of Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods. Jonathan tells how his attempt to get out of Englewood by pursuing a career in architecture, led him right back to his old neighborhood where he had to learn to see it with different eyes. "Pastah J" shares about becoming a pastor in the neighborhood where he grew up and discovering that God was very much at work in this neighborhood of Chicago. Turns out that the narrative of Englewood involved much more than violence, drugs, and brokenness, and Jonathan found a lot of goodness and beauty throughout as he stuck around and got to know his neighbors. What makes Jonathan's story particularly interesting is how he learned to ‘see' his neighborhood while serving as a pastor at a local church. He learned that a local church could tip the scales towards the hopeful side of the narrative by engaging local residents and empowering them to make positive changes in the neighborhood. Jonathan's insights about completing the narrative are not only for churches in under-resourced neighborhoods, but are relevant for middle and even upper class neighborhoods as well, where the tendency is sometimes to hide the pain and suffering within the neighborhood behind a façade of wealth and privilege. In those neighborhoods, completing the narrative involves being more honest about the brokenness.Whether your neighborhood feels rich or poor, this episode can help you and your church practice God's faithful presence right where you live.  Access more Show Notes with pictures and resources related to this episode.More information about this podcast and helpful church and urbanism resources can be found on The Embedded Church website.Related ResourcesJonathan BrooksEnglewood RisingChristian Community Development AssociationChurch Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods by Jonathan BrooksMaking Neighborhoods Whole: A Handbook for Christian Community Development by Wayne Gordon and  John M. PerkinsThe New Parish: How Neighborhood Churches Are Transforming Mission, Discipleship and Community by Paul Sparks Tim Soerens, and Dwight J. FriesenEverywhere You Look: Discovering the Church Right Where You Are by Tim Soerens and Walter BrueggemannFind these Key Terms on The Embedded Church website:- Eyes on the Street- Food Desert- Gentrification- Parish- Placemaking- Social Determinants of Health- Third PlaceShow CreditsHosted and Produced by Eric O. Jacobsen and Sara Joy ProppeEdited by Adam Higgins | Odd Dad Out Voice ProductionsTheme Music by Jacob ShafferArtwork by Lance Kagey | Rotator Creative

Keeping the faith is one way to navigate the challenges the world faces in 2020 with the global pandemic of COVID-19 and recent national civil rest in the United States. This past summer Rashanah caught up with her dear friend and fellow Englewoodian Pastor Jonathan Brooks of Chicago on how he is keeping the peace in his home community of West Englewood, how residents are expressing their frustrations holistically through community activism, community organizing, and the policy changes needed to propel underserved communities forward. Pastah J, as he is affectionately called, is a sought-after speaker, writer, artist, and community activist. He has contributed to numerous blogs, articles, and books and recently released the book Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods. Jonathan Brooks is a lifelong resident of Chicago and currently serves as Senior Pastor at Canaan Community Church in the West Englewood neighborhood and as an educator on many different levels. As a firm believer in investing in your local community, Jonathan has a deep desire to impress this virtue on the students and young people in his congregation, classroom, and community. His ministry focuses on youth development, holistic health, college scholarships, art and music training, and restorative justice practices and cares for the incarcerated and their families. Follow @RashanahBaldwin everywhere – Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Want to see the showcase of Someone You Need To Know, visit www.rashanahbaldwin.com Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #SomoneYouNeedToKnow. Email rb@rashanahbaldwin.com with feedback or questions! Be sure to subscribe to her youtube channel as well! @RashanahB --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rashanah-baldwin/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rashanah-baldwin/support

In this episode, Eric interviews Sara Joy about Jan Gehl's masterful book, Cities for People. Jan Gehl is an architect who believes that paying attention to how actual humans interact with buildings and public spaces is the most important factor to consider when building or developing these spaces. This seemingly obvious approach actually makes Gehl an anomaly in his field. But, it also makes him very successful in developing places where people choose to spend time even when they don't have to. For this reason, Gehl has been a popular consultant who has worked for major cities throughout the world.Gehl's book is on the expensive side, but well worth it. It also could look a little intimidating, but it is a very accessible and interesting read. In this interview, Sara Joy helps make Cities for People more approachable by providing an overview of Gehl's major ideas and by providing some scintillating examples of the kinds of brilliant insights a careful reader will gain through devoting some attention to this book. Sara Joy also provides some practical strategies for gleaning insights from the book without having to read it cover to cover. And lastly, for those who just aren't ready to plunk down the cash or spend the time with Gehl's actual book, Sara Joy provides some other ways to access some of Gehl's best thinking.Access more Show Notes with pictures and resources related to this episode.More information about this podcast and helpful church and urbanism resources can be found on The Embedded Church website.Related ResourcesJan Gehl - author of Cities for People and world-renown urban designer who champions the "human scale" component of design in our citiesCities for People by Jan GehlHow to Study Public Life by Jan GehlJan Gehl TED TalkThe Human Scale – documentary that highlights the urban design concepts promoted by the work of Jan Gehl"There are No God Forsaken Places" by Tom Ketteringham, article about Pastor Jonathan Brooks and the Englewood Billboard CampaignChurch Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods by Jonathan BrooksGrand Ol' Days - annual street festival in St. Paul, MinnesotaFind these Key Terms on The Embedded Church website:- Desire Paths- Density- Edge Effect- Piano EffectShow CreditsHosted and Produced by Eric O. Jacobsen and Sara Joy ProppeEdited by Adam Higgins | Odd Dad Out Voice ProductionsTheme Music by Jacob ShafferArtwork by Lance Kagey | Rotator Creative

Part 3 of 3 - The conclusion of my conversation with Jonathan Brooks aka "Pastah J" and his wife Micheal as they discuss life & love, ministry & music, business & books and pandemics & protests!Pastah J is pastor of Canaan Community Church in Chicago, IL, a hip hop artist and author of Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods.

Part 1 of 3 of my conversation with Jonathan Brooks aka "Pastah J" and his wife Micheal as they discuss life & love, ministry & music, business & books and pandemics & protests!Pastah J is pastor of Canaan Community Church in Chicago, IL, a hip hop artist and author of Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods. My wife, Shimika, makes a surprise visit to the podcast!

Part 2 of 3 of my conversation with Jonathan Brooks aka "Pastah J" and his wife Micheal as they discuss life & love, ministry & music, business & books and pandemics & protests! Pastah J is pastor of Canaan Community Church in Chicago, IL, a hip hop artist and author of Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods.

Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 29:4-11 Book: Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 ~ John James, Michigan Businessman and Senatorial Candidate is in Flint today for his Neglected Neighborhoods and Forgotten Farms Tour, which focuses on areas of high unemployment. Also, his thoughts on the protests happening around the country.

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 ~ John James, Michigan Businessman and Senatorial Candidate is in Flint today for his Neglected Neighborhoods and Forgotten Farms Tour, which focuses on areas of high unemployment. Also, his thoughts on the protests happening around the country.

Greetings and Welcome to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, and a MejIMusyK Production, I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ. This weeks topic is centered around taking 100% responsibility... What does it really mean. What does it truly look like for one and one's circle of influence. During this weeks discussion, you'll hea the voices of Englewood resident Omari Moore, Pastah J of Canaan Community Church, also the author of "A Church Forsaken" A Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods. You'll also hear the voice of Pastor Cherry of Canaan Baptist Church in Englewood Chicago as well. You will get to hear full interviews with each of the previously mentioned guest in future episodes. Thank You for tuning in and be sure to tune in next week as TRU CHAT returns with Women of Englewood Speak Out. I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ signing off and out, Peeeeaaaccceee! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mejimusyk/support

Where am I supposed to be and where will I be most transformed? Jonathan "Pastah J" Brooks  challenges us with this question in today's episode. Jonathan currently serves as Senior Pastor at Canaan Community Church in the West Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, IL and as an educator, speaker, writer, artist, and community activist. As a firm believer in investing in your local community, Jonathan has a deep desire to impress this virtue on the students and young people in his congregation, classroom, and community. His ministry focuses on youth development, holistic health, college scholarships, art and music training as well as restorative justice practices and care for the incarcerated and their families. We discuss his recent book, "Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods," and he even shares a sample of his hip-hop with us.

Josh and Laurie sit down with pastor, speaker, artist, community activist and author Jonathan Brooks to discuss how the gospel gave him eyes to see the beauty in his downcast community in the heart of Chicago and how investing in the restoration of those immediately surrounding us embodies Christ. Jonathan currently serves as Senior Pastor at Canaan Community Church in Chicago, and he just released a new book, Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods.

    This week's conversation covers a multitude of topics.  My guest, Jonathan Brooks and I discuss the damaging effects of a singular narrative, what happens when escaping from your neighborhood becomes the definition of success and how falling in love with the place you live is the best hope for effecting change in your community.  Jonathan is a lifelong resident of Chicago, IL. He currently serves as Senior Pastor at Canaan Community Church in the West Englewood neighborhood.As a firm believer in investing in your local community, Jonathan has a deep desire to impress this virtue on all who will listen.  This is a conversation for everyone whether your community's narrative is positive or negative.   Connect with Jonathan!  Find Pastah J on his website, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.  And go get his book Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods.  Our year of action call this week is simple.  I challenge you to consider the pervasive singular narrative in your own community and then find ways to bring out the other sides of the narrative.  If your community is one primarily known for its brokenness seek out and share the beauty.  Post it on social media, tag myself and Pastah J (or use #ayearofaction).  And if your community is one known for its beauty, could you bravely speak about your own brokenness?  Share it with a friend, or a family member.  Or even on social media.  Let's all challenge our own place's singular narratives.  And finally, consider how you can fall more in love with your place so that you can impact your community. Also mentioned in this episode: Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman

Welcome to Season 9 Episode 11 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Jonathan Brooks. Jonathan is a pastor is the senior pastor of Canaan Community Church in Chicago He has also authored a recent book, "Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods” which you can learn more about at www.ivpress.com/church-forsaken. Check out the BIVO Inner Circle here: https://BIVOInnerCircle.com Check out: The Weird Niche That Is Enabling BIVO Church Planters To Maximize Their Income Without Having To Give Up Their Time at http://BIVOWebinar.com CPPGet the Jump School Core Team Training on DVD For FREE at: https://JumpSchoolTraining.com/free Discover more about Pete & Peyton here: http://JumpSchoolTraining.com Get the Church Planter Magazine here: IOS Device: http://goo.gl/NGe18T Android Device: http://goo.gl/NLy4wj If you are a church planter, soon to be church planter, or leader of an established church, that is looking for more insight and direction on what God is doing through church planting to reach the lost, then this is the podcast for you!

Join Leroy Barber as The S.I.T. U.P. Podcast celebrates Black History month by taking a look at black Pastors and what it means to be a black pastor today. Our guest today is Pastah J, Jonathan Brooks of Chicago's Canaan Community Church. Pastah J is also a hip-hop artist and the author of Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods. https://www.canaancommunitychurch.org https://www.pastahj.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/situppodcast/message

Mike sits down with Jonathan "Pastah J" Brooks to talk about his new book "Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods." Pastah J leads Canaan Community Church in West Englewood, Chicago. They discuss the history of Englewood, community development principles, and what the buzzword "presence" actually means.

Jonathan Brooks is the pastor of Canaan Community Church in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood and the author of the forthcoming book, Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods. He is a community developer, hip hop artist and Chicago city director for Mission Year. Jonathan grew up in Englewood on Chicago’s south side, moved away, and eventually returned to build community. Together with his wife Miche’al and community members, Jonathan created the 5 Loaves Food co-op, providing healthy food options for the neighborhood. In this episode of RePlacing Church, Jonathan joins me to discuss: The history and challenges of his urban community White flight, disinvestment, and neglected neighborhoods The narrative of escaping forsaken places, and why he returned How a 'bifocal' perspective helps us to see brokenness and beauty at the same time Why there are no God-forsaken places, only church-forsaken ones The power of ownership and collaboration in a place Get your free RePlacing Church Resource List, a guide to being and becoming the church in the neighborhood. Subscribe, rate, and review the RePlacing Church Podcast on iTunes, or listen on Stitcher, Google Play, or Podbean. Support RePlacing Church on Patreon. I need your support to offset production costs so that I can continue to offer quality content and insightful interviews that will help you grow in your faith and practice. Visit www.patreon.com/benkatt, become a RePlacing Church Patron for as little as a $1/month and receive access to bonus podcast episodes, additional blog posts and more exclusive content! More information here. Sign up for RePlacing Church updates at www.replacingchurch.org. Like on Facebook, Follow on Instagram. Episode Song Credits: "Another Wrong to Right" by Mercir. "Feels Like Home" by Immersive Music. "Full Humanity" by Cymatix. Used with Permission. Production Assistance by Nate Tubbs.