Best Deviant Mind Podcasts (2024)

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Scream: The Deadly Inspiration: Gainesville Ripper 1:00:13

7M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Ever wondered about the killer who inspired the screenwriter of Scream, the iconic horror film from the 90s? Dominika and Chris talk about the crimes of Danny Rolling and his horrific murder spree of five students in 1990 and how Kevin Williamson was so creeped out by a documentary on him he wrote the script in three days. As we reach the climax of…

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The Amityville Horror: The true story behind the horror juggernaut: Butch DeFeo 1:00:05

8M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Ever found yourself drawn to the chilling allure of a good horror movie? Well, brace yourselves as we take you on a goosebump-inducing voyage into the eerie depths of the 1979 Amityville Horror movie and the bone-chilling real-life crime that inspired it. We roll up our sleeves to dissect the ghastly DeFeo family murder of 1974, unraveling the enig…

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Lori Vallow Daybell: The Doomsday Mom - Part 3 26:25

8M ago26:25

26:25

Dominika and Chris discuss the levers of justice up to the trial, then discuss the evidence against Lori. Tag along as they examine the revealing text messages between Lori and Chad, Lori's delusions, and the jury's intensive deliberation leading to Lori's conviction. The Lori Vallow case is a spine-chilling testament to how far people may go. Host…

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Lori Vallow Daybell: The Doomsday Mom - Part 2 48:00

9M ago48:00

48:00

Dominika and Chris continue on the crazy journey into the life of Lori Vallow Daybell and the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of her children, Tylee and JJ. We follow the money trail, from secret love letters and burner phones to Lori's manipulative financial moves and the purchase of an alarming number of guns. Hosted by Dominika Best …

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Lori Vallow Daybell: The Doomsday Mom - Part 1 52:00

9M ago52:00

52:00

Brace yourselves as Chris and Dominika present the crazy saga of Lori Vallow Daybell, the doomsday mom who killed her kids, and her husband and was in cahoots to kill her lover's wife as well. We unravel the convoluted story of Lori and her bizarre relationships with an array of characters. From a fanatical belief system, to a fixation on spiritual…

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The Gruesome Tale of the Baby Farm Killer: Amelia Dyer 58:30

9M ago58:30

58:30

Today, we step back in time to Victorian England, unearthing a sinister chapter in history. We pull back the curtains on a gruesome tale that reveals the intersection of societal norms, economic pressures and criminal intent. We dissect the grim narrative of the infamous Amelia Dyer, known as the baby farm killer. The episode paints a vivid picture…

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Unmasking the Weepy Voiced Killer: Paul Michael Stephani's Reign of Terror 44:10

11M ago44:10

44:10

Ever wondered what could drive a man like Paul Michael Stephani, dubbed the Weepy Voiced Killer, to unleash a reign of terror that began on New Year's Day 1981? Join us, Dominika and Chris, as we peel back the layers of this chilling tale. We begin with the attack on his first victim, Karen Potak, and the unnerving 911 call that gave Stephani his i…

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Fatal Hide and Seek: The case of Sarah Boone 42:47

11M ago42:47

42:47

Could you imagine the person you love, trapped in a suitcase, pleading for their life? Dominika and Christopher will walk you through this disturbing case in our latest episode of the Deviant Mind podcast. We unravel the peculiar details of the Sarah Boone case, in which she claims a game of hide and seek ended in the tragic death of her boyfriend,…

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A Mother's Unthinkable Crime: The Susan Smith Case 41:47

12M ago41:47

41:47

Join us, Dominika and Chris, as we unravel the twisted tale of Susan Smith, who committed an unthinkable crime and tried to blame a black man for her actions. We'll delve into Susan's troubled past, including her tumultuous childhood, abusive stepfather, and multiple suicide attempts, and consider how societal issues like racism and mental health p…

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The Disturbing Case of Angela Simpson 38:30

12M ago38:30

38:30

Can you imagine the dark and sinister mind of a female killer? What drives someone to commit brutal acts against those who were once close to them? Join us in this chilling episode as we unravel the twisted tale of Angela Simpson and her shocking murder of Terry Neely, a paraplegic residing in an assisted living facility. Hosted by Dominika Best an…

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Murder she wrote: The Tale of Kouri Richins and Eric Richins 50:26

12M ago50:26

50:26

Could you imagine discovering your spouse was not only stealing from you, but also plotting your demise? That's the chilling reality we explore in this gripping episode of The Deviant Mind, as we unravel the tangled web surrounding Utah-based entrepreneur and realtor Kouri Richins, who stands accused of poisoning her husband, Eric. We take a deep l…

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Murder she wrote: When Fiction Becomes Reality in the Nancy Brophy Case 51:14

1y ago51:14

51:14

Imagine the chilling possibility that an author's writing could hint at their own intentions for committing murder. Could the twisted world of fiction seep into reality? This is the haunting premise of our latest episode, where we explore the captivating case of Nancy Brophy. We delve into the life and career of her husband, Daniel Brophy, a belove…

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The Columbine School Shooting: Part 3 59:54

1y ago59:54

59:54

In this week's episode Dominika and Christopher talk about the aftermath of the shooting. The lawsuits, the changes in drug laws, the conditions that were blamed on creating this disaster and the neverending debate on gun laws in the United States. Hosted by Dominika Best and Christopher Gordon. Visit thebeststorytellingnetwork.com where you’ll fin…

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The Columbine School Shooting: Part 2 1:46:51

1y ago1:46:51

1:46:51

In this week's episode, Dominika and Christopher go into the lives of the 12 victims that died at Columbine that day as well as discussing what we know about Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris and what could have possibly got them to do this horrifying act. Hosted by Dominika Best and Christopher Gordon. Visit thebeststorytellingnetwork.com where you’ll…

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The Columbine School Shooting: Part 1 1:01:24

1y ago1:01:24

1:01:24

In this week's episode, Christopher and Dominika delve into what many feel is the first school shooting of its kind in this modern era in the United States. This is part 1 and we detail what Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris did on that day. It's a horrifying case that has reverberated into all aspects of our society here in the US. It's a case that ha…

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The Unsolved Murder of JonBenet Ramsey: Part 2 1:14:27

1y ago1:14:27

1:14:27

This week, Christopher and Dominika delve further into the case of JonBenet Ramsey. This episode is part 2 where we go over all the mistakes made in the investigation and the suspects as they stand. The gross police incompetence in this is unprecedented. Hosted by Dominika Best and Christopher Gordon. Visit thebeststorytellingnetwork.com where you’…

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The Unsolved Murder of JonBenet Ramsey: Part 1 1:06:47

1y ago1:06:47

1:06:47

This week, Christopher and Dominika delve into the case of JonBenet Ramsey. This episode is in two parts with part 1 going over the timeline of the murder and where all the relevant parties in this investigation where during the initial investigation. It's a heartbreaking case and revisiting it all these years later was something that Christopher a…

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The Disappearance of Susan Walsh 52:16

1y ago52:16

52:16

This week, buckle up for a wild ride as we dive into the enigmatic vanishing of Susan Walsh - a journalist who really knew how to ruffle some feathers in the underbelly of NYC and New Jersey. During her gig at The Village Voice, Susan uncovered the truth about the exploitation of women in the dark corners of the city. And then one day, she walked o…

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Larry Ray: The Sarah Lawrence Cult - Part 2 1:09:26

1y ago1:09:26

1:09:26

Who'd have thought Robert De Niro, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Rudy Giuliani would be caught in the same sentence? And connected to the same crazy man. Enter the Larry Ray Show, starring the mastermind behind the Sarah Lawrence cult (yeah, that's a thing). It’s Part 2! So grab your fave drink and buckle up as Dominika and Chris spill the tea on Larry Ra…

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Larry Ray: The Sarah Lawrence Cult - Part 1 1:06:00

1y ago1:06:00

1:06:00

This week, Dominika and Chris are dishing out the bonkers story of Larry Ray, the master puppeteer who turned Sarah Lawrence College into his very own cult playground. Seriously, who knew cults were a thing at prestigious colleges? Tune in and let your jaw drop as we reveal the twisted tale of how Larry Ray weaseled his way into the lives of unsusp…

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OJ Simpson: The Murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman 1:24:33

1y ago1:24:33

1:24:33

In this week's juicy episode, Dominika and Chris take a deep dive into the case that shook the '90s – yep, we're talking O.J. Simpson. It was also called the trial of the century! Get ready for a wild trip down memory lane as we try to unravel the tangled web of what went down back then. The plot twist? Dominika's convinced O.J.'s guilty as sin, wh…

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Alex Murdaugh: The First Four Weeks of His Trial 1:01:03

1y ago1:01:03

1:01:03

In this week's episode, Dominika and Chris discuss Alex Murdaugh's ongoing trial and all the new facts that have come out. They talk about how the prosecution rests on circumstantial evidence and cellphone data and the defense's missteps in the trial. In a surprise twist, Alex Murdaugh took the stand. Hosted by Dominika Best and Christopher Gordon.…

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Sherri Papini: The Disturbing Case of Sherri Papini 58:16

1+ y ago58:16

58:16

By Dominika Best Christopher Gordon

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Larry Demery and Daniel Green: The Murder of James R. Jordan 46:00

1+ y ago46:00

46:00

In this episode, Dominika and Chris discuss the murder of James R. Jordan, the great NBA player Michael Jordan's dad. One of his killers has been trying to get a new trial for the last 30 years and we'll go over why. And we all assumed wrong. His murder was not actually connected to Michael Jordan's gambling issues. Hosted by Dominika Best and Chri…

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Alexander Murdaugh: The Murders of Margaret and Paul Murdaugh 1:19:04

1+ y ago1:19:04

1:19:04

In this episode, Dominika and Chris discuss the Alex Murdaugh case and its winding story. Alex is currently on trial for the murders of his wife Margaret Murdaugh and his son Paul Murdaugh. Alex's also facing over a 100 counts of fraud. We hope we've given you a clearer path to understanding this case since there are a lot of moving pieces. Hosted …

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Bryan Kohberger: The Idaho Student Murders 1:31:41

1+ y ago1:31:41

1:31:41

Today, we have a special guest on the podcast, friend of the pod Chris Gordon. He and Dominika go into the case of the Idaho Student Murders and whether they think there is enough evidence to convict Bryan Kohberger. Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin were found murdered in off-campus housing on November 13, 2022. The …

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Brian Walshe: The Disappearance of Ana Walshe 31:51

1+ y ago31:51

31:51

Today, Dominika delves into the disappearance of Ana Walshe, and the subsequent charging of her husband Brian Walshe for her murder. Ana Walshe was reported missing on January 4, 2023 and her body has not yet been found. However, findings from the police seem to suggest she has been killed and they are charging her husband Brian Walshe for her murd…

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LISK - Long Island Serial Killer: The Identified Remains and The Suspects: Part 4 39:01

1+ y ago39:01

39:01

Today, Dominika concludes her series on the unsolved LISK or Long Island Serial Killer case. This is the last episode in the deep dive of the victims of LISK, the suspects and the police investigation. In this episode, she talks about the remains later identified as Jessica Taylor and Valerie Mack, with some details on their lives. She then goes th…

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LISK - Long Island Serial Killer: The Disappearance of Megan Waterman and Amber Overstreet Costello: Part 3 39:32

1+ y ago39:32

39:32

Today, Dominika delves into the unsolved LISK or Long Island Serial Killer case. This will be a multi-episode deep dive into the Long Island Serial Killer cast, its victims, and the police investigation up to this point. In this episode, Dominika talks about Megan Waterman and Amber Overstreet Costello's lives, their subsequent disappearances, and …

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LISK - Long Island Serial Killer: The Disappearances of Maureen Brainard-Barnes and Melissa Barthelemy : Part 2 35:51

1+ y ago35:51

35:51

Today, Dominika delves into the unsolved LISK or Long Island Serial Killer case. This will be a multi-episode deep dive into the Long Island Serial killer case, its victims, and the police investigation up to this point. In this episode, Dominika talks about Maureen Brainard-Barnes and Melissa Barthelemy's lives, their subsequent disappearances, an…

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LISK - Long Island Serial Killer: The Disappearance of Shannan Gilbert : Part 1 35:59

1+ y ago35:59

35:59

Today Dominika delves into the unsolved LISK or Long Island Serial Killer case. This will be a multi-episode deep dive into the Long Island Serial killer case, its victims, and the police investigation up to this point. On this episode, Dominika talks about Shannan Gilbert, her life, and subsequent disappearance that led to the discovery of the Gil…

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Frederick Gross: The tragic case of the Family Gross 43:07

1+ y ago43:07

43:07

Today Dominika goes back to 1935 and the case of Frederick Gross, a husband and father who lost his wife and four children in the span of three weeks. He was arrested for their murders but did he really do it? Hosted by Dominika Best and Christopher Gordon. Visit thebeststorytellingnetwork.com where you’ll find show notes, my books, links to source…

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A Language for Growth: Attempting to Name the Mystical 55:49

2y ago55:49

55:49

In previous episodes we have suggested the importance to push beyond deconstruction into a process of reconstruction. We believe such a move to not only be possible, but helpful. What does such a move look like? How can we talk about it, what sort of language best helps us to identify such a disruptive yet exciting process? Join us in this episode …

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Evangelicalism Part 5: Moving to Reconstruct through Streams of Mysticism 57:22

2y ago57:22

57:22

Over the course of this season, we have been making a case for deconstruction of the traditional Evangelical faith system. We have been saying that healthy moves and progress are often found as one throws off the legalism and the surveillance mentality found in much of American Evangelical faith systems. Maturity can result in the loss of a person'…

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Evangelicalism Part 4: Deconstruction Continued; Moving from Fundamentalist to Secularist, Arriving at the Mystical 1:01:12

2y ago1:01:12

1:01:12

Deconstruction is a word that one finds floating around in Christian circles quite a bit lately. For some, the term promises liberating possibilities, an open door allowing fresh air into a context that has long felt stifled. For others, the deconstruction process is dangerous, something that provokes deep anxiety, a move that threatens an unnecess…

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Evangelicalism Part 3: Deconstruction 56:08

2y ago56:08

56:08

Get ready for part 3 of our Evangelicalism series where JM, JSF, and Dr. Lindy Backues discuss deconstruction in light of our context in Evangelical America today. This conversation ranges from discussing why deconstruction can sometimes be healthy to a deep dive into the phenomenon itself in with helpful language to make sense of its natural place…

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Evangelicalism Part 2: What's up with "Christianese"? The language of Evangelicalism in America; why it matters and the baggage it brings. 52:32

2y ago52:32

52:32

Join us for our first Friday release for the second episode in the "Evangelicalism" module, where Lindy, JSF, and JM dive deep into a conversation on "Christianese" in America today (yes we know--very "meta'). It is commonplace knowledge that how we as humans talk and the language we use affects how we see the world around us. In short, the languag…

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Evangelicalism Part 1: Examine the Lens. What is it? Where's your starting point? 51:59

2+ y ago51:59

51:59

Welcome back for season 2 of the Like-Minded Deviants Podcast! We begin season 2 with the first in our multi-episode module on Evangelism. In this episode, we take a biographical and personal look at what has come to be called Evangelicalism in the West--predominantly the cultural phenomena in the United States. Where did it come from? What was it …

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Season 2 preview! New Episodes Soon. 6:16

2y ago6:16

6:16

Join us for our Preview for season 2 of Like-Minded Deviants as we loop you in for a few program updates, and release schedule as we get set for season 2! We are so excited to be back and look forward to our first module releasing in the near future! We have been so excited by the response to our podcast and we want these to be informed by YOU, so …

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BONUS EPISODE! BAR Talk: The conversation after class and on-tap. Reflecting on the season... and what comes next! 1:07:34

2+ y ago1:07:34

1:07:34

Join us for our last episode of the first season – appropriately themed Bar-Talk episode as we reflect on the season as a whole, its impact on us, and what we have in store for season 2. In these episodes we connect for a lower key/more relaxed conversation, what we like to call, the conversation after the class! So feel free to grab a drink and jo…

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The Answer: The Church...Christian Community as a Counter Force? 48:09

2+ y ago48:09

48:09

Throughout this season we have arrived at the idea that the Church is not in itself the Reign of God, but the Reign of God is both its starting point and its goal. So that leads us to the question, how does the Church (as God’s idea) address the ‘crackedness’ of the cosmos (the problem of evil we explored at the beginning of the season)? How does i…

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Bookshelf Episode! Macro-Economics Part 1: What Is It? 22:27

2+ y ago22:27

22:27

Join us for a new "Bookshelf" mini-episode for a quick and dirty "Lindy-Notes" lecture on Macro-Economics. Contact Us! Twitter: @PodLmd Facebook: facebook.com/LMDPod Web: lmdpod.buzzsprout.com Email: lmdpod@gmail.com *Note: Each Bookshelf episode pairs with a longer "Toolbox" episode, engaging each topic through a theologically critical lens. Think…

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Toolbox Episode! Macro-Economics Part 2: A Theological Critique and the Environmental Crisis 52:39

2+ y ago52:39

52:39

Join us for the second part, and main conversation in our "Toolbox"* episode, where we delve into a theological engagement and critique of Macro-Economics, our Metaphors, the environmental crisis, Globalization, Internationalization, and The Pathetic God. Contact Us! Twitter: @PodLmd Facebook: facebook.com/LMDPod Web: lmdpod.buzzsprout.com Email: l…

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Bookshelf Episode! Socialism Part 1: What is it? 21:12

2+ y ago21:12

21:12

Join us for a new "Bookshelf" mini-episode for a quick and dirty "Lindy-Notes" lecture on Socialism. Contact Us! Twitter: @PodLmd Facebook: facebook.com/LMDPod Web: lmdpod.buzzsprout.com Email: lmdpod@gmail.com *Note: Each Bookshelf episode pairs with a longer "Toolbox" episode, engaging each topic through a theologically critical lens. Think of th…

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Toolbox Episode! Socialism Part 2: A Theological Critique 48:52

2+ y ago48:52

48:52

Join us for the second episode of our new "Toolbox"* where we delve into a theological engagement and critique of Socialism and The Pathetic God. Bob Goudzwaard, Capitalism and Progress: A Diagnosis of Western Society. Grand Rapids, Michigan: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1979 (ISBN: 978-0853647706). David P. Gushee & Glenn H. Stassen, Ki…

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Toolbox Episode! Capitalism Part 2: A Theological Critique 50:09

2+ y ago50:09

50:09

Join us for the first of our new "Toolbox"* For a theological engagement and critique of Capitalism and The Pathetic God. Ellul, Jacques, Money and Power. Second Edition, Downers Grove, Illinois: Inter-Varsity Press, 1984 (ISBN: 978-0877849162). David P. Gushee & Glenn H. Stassen, Kingdom Ethics: Following Jesus in Contemporary Context. Second Edit…

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Bookshelf Episode! Capitalism Part 1: What Is It? 18:56

3y ago18:56

18:56

Join us for the first of our new "Bookshelf" mini-episode for a quick and dirty "Lindy-Notes" lecture on Capitalism. Contact Us! Twitter: @PodLmd Facebook: facebook.com/LMDPod Web: lmdpod.buzzsprout.com Email: lmdpod@gmail.com *Note: Each Bookshelf episode pairs with a longer "Toolbox" episode, engaging each topic through a theologically critical l…

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Principles for Economic Life: Stewardship 53:03

3y ago53:03

53:03

In the Church today there is confusion as to how storied, biblical truth might be translated into principles, themes, and motifs that later can be applied to the world that surrounds us. Like finding a common note in a song, or a common image in a story, we can locate repeatedly appearing images, ideas, or themes running throughout the biblical sto…

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The Kingdom of God 1:00:54

3y ago1:00:54

1:00:54

What is the goal of all of this? Where was Jesus headed? If we are to offer grace as God offered grace, if we are to love in a way that aligns with the Cross, if we are to be just in a way that frees the chains of the poor, how does that fit with the message of the gospel, the message that Jesus came to preach, the core of the message found in the …

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Justice Part 2: Tangible Justice! 1:04:14

3y ago1:04:14

1:04:14

Justice is a concept, a concept that can be very theoretical and abstract. But, we must ask ourselves, what does justice look like? Justice - like everything else we examine - must look like Jesus! Jesus came to fulfill justice proactively, in community, so that we might live and participate in a way that is dynamic, actively toward the fringes and…

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