24. The Complexity of Homelessness

How Churches can Deeply Impact their Communities | Jeff Chaisson

Jeff Chaisson is the director of Salty Family Services in Ormond Beach Florida. Salty Family Services Mission is to rescue, serve, and empower to prevent child abuse and neglect.  Salty Family Services is a part of Salty Church. If you have ever wondered how churches can have a deep community impact, and start to change the dynamics of families and individuals before trauma grows, this is the episode to help start the conversation.  To connect with Jeff, you can email him at: Jeff@salty.org You can also learn more about Salty Family Services and the work they do here: Salty Family Services Website [https://www.saltyfamilyservices.org]

Thinking Biblically about Immigration | Dr. Danny Carroll Rodas

Today's guest is Dr. Danny Carroll Rodas. Dr. Carroll Rodas is a Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and has written a number of influential books and I can't recommend his work enough. He is one of the forefront voices on a Christian perspective on immigration tracing it throughout the entirety of scripture and how it applies today.   Today we dive into his book The Bible and Borders: Hearing God's Word on Immigration. In a political climate where this topic is weaponized, Dr. Carroll Rodas  helps people process what the Bible actually says.  Check out his books here! The Bible and Borders: Hearing God's Word on Immigration [https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Borders-Hearing-Gods-Immigration/dp/B082WNBQM3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EZ8FBRKI9WD8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1DU7L8gk3x8PlRtPuh1hdkkTnRVgNJgO3pnq0bWUqpJ7_3uHv7--v1-oJ037Mt5PnTe8sNmOCCgY_nhAgxykzsPT71VUjOrLhx-h0ZioIbJ2FiikNwdSbpQqF7HavW69ilrpZe3bDQC6J1q2Czp0Bg.ozkgaMYJ0PalIxKkzGbJo15p-moe3nGBjefj9JTKPo0&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Bible+and+Borders&qid=1741668483&s=audible&sprefix=the+bible+and+borders%2Caudible%2C170&sr=1-1] Reading the Bible Latinamente: Latino/a Interpretation for the Life of the Church [https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Bible-Latinamente-Latino-Interpretation/dp/1540966569/ref=sr_1_4?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.d6DY4LAHj0KCL-vejuRvGEOpS1EDaTpZzBn8pVA3cZ4ZuuuM94LzuLMwDJV6RClzooqDIABNE3Sz_Xd_Bw0jeLsSfxLgi_lKINFErH4LhjtZjuKABw2NLDkkcjKArbeOPF1tdivDyk4JxLX4hR1gB9qaAxm5_naw3VQruCePlPQ8BrQ830SU_alM42_aawGeqHFSEyC8zHAr9nVCt25eCS2LQf0JC2PpErnfwILMtk1JGt_lbOiLPh8pj3LaVgy0.T6-DCUJR7f_F4CgjgP_1UOrmM4u5C2mAJdQFYV5zNZg&dib_tag=se&keywords=M.+Daniel+Carroll+R.&qid=1741668234&s=audible&sr=1-4-catcorr] Christians at the Border: Immigration, the Church and the Bible [https://www.amazon.com/Christians-Border-Immigration-Church-Bible/dp/080103566X/ref=sr_1_7?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.d6DY4LAHj0KCL-vejuRvGEOpS1EDaTpZzBn8pVA3cZ4ZuuuM94LzuLMwDJV6RClzooqDIABNE3Sz_Xd_Bw0jeLsSfxLgi_lKINFErH4LhjtZjuKABw2NLDkkcjKArbeOPF1tdivDyk4JxLX4hR1gB9qaAxm5_naw3VQruCePlPQ8BrQ830SU_alM42_aawGeqHFSEyC8zHAr9nVCt25eCS2LQf0JC2PpErnfwILMtk1JGt_lbOiLPh8pj3LaVgy0.T6-DCUJR7f_F4CgjgP_1UOrmM4u5C2mAJdQFYV5zNZg&dib_tag=se&keywords=M.+Daniel+Carroll+R.&qid=1741668234&s=audible&sr=1-7-catcorr]

Making a Gospel Impact in New Ways

Today's guest is Eric Basye. This is the second time Eric has been on the podcast and I was so excited to talk with him. Eric recently took over as the director of Child Bridge Montana. Child Bridge finds and equips foster and adoptive families for children who have suffered abuse and neglect. After dedicating himself to community economic development in Billings Montana, we have the chance to talk about what it's like to transition to a new organization that is doing different work while still making a Gospel impact. Learn more about Child Bridge  https://www.childbridgemontana.org/ [ https://www.childbridgemontana.org/] Interested in a career with Child Bridge making an impact on kids and families? https://www.childbridgemontana.org/careers [https://www.childbridgemontana.org/careers]

24. The Complexity of Homelessness

John Ashmen is the president of the City Gate Network. The City Gate Network is a network of rescue missions throughout North America. In this conversation, we talk about the complexity of trying to help people who have found themselves homeless. John talks about a number of factors that lead to homelessness, the governments response, and how churches and believers can become a part of the solution. Invisible Neighbors John Ashman [https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Neighbors-John-Ashmen/dp/B07HQ1P65Z/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1JC53G875YVG7&keywords=invisible+neighbors+john&qid=1684127063&s=books&sprefix=invisible+neighbors+%2Cstripbooks%2C568&sr=1-2] City Gate Network [https://www.citygatenetwork.org/] Questions / Comments? info@thegospelandjustice.com [info@thegospelandjustice.com]

23. The Church and Ending Racial Division

George Yancey is a Professor of Sociology and also a part of the Institute of Religious Studies at Baylor University. He is the author of multiple books, including, Beyond Racial Division; A Unifying Alternative to Colorblindness and Antiracism. He also studies and writes about anti-christian attitudes in America.  In this conversation, we talk about his book, Beyond Racial Division, and how a Christian world view can bring racial reconciliation. George Yancey's Books [https://www.georgeyancey.com/books] George Yancey's Curriculum for Diversity Training for Churches [https://www.georgeyancey.com/about-4] Questions / Comments? info@thegospelandjustice.com [info@thegospelandjustice.com]