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Welcome to "Religion and Justice," a podcast brought to you by the Wendland-Cook Program in Religion and Justice at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Hosted by Gabby Lisi (she/they/he) and George Schmidt (he/him/ours), we explore the intersections of class, religion, labor, and ecology, uncovering their implications for justice. This podcast is a space for investigation, education, and organizing around these intersections. Join us as we engage in thought-provoking discussions with experts, foster ...
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Decapitalizing the Means of Thriving with Gabriella Lettini, Tim Van Meter, and Jeremy Posadas (S1:E15)
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we explore the intersection of religion, ecology, and economics through the lens of the Wendland-Cook Program's "Liberating People and the Planet" series. We delve into how capitalism entangles communities in destructive ways and how religion might offer liberative practices to imagine a more enlivening futu…
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Flooding in Appalachia: A Call to Redemptive Work with Robert Kell (S1:E14)
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, hosts Gabby Lisi and George Schmidt are joined by Robert Kell, the New Economy Program Manager with Appalachian Voices and a graduate of Vanderbilt Divinity School (Wendland-Cook Program Fellow). Together, they discuss Robert's article, "Flooding in Appalachia Calls Us to Redemptive Work," which delves into …
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Trans Worker Rights: A Conversation with Genevieve Rand (S1:E13)
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, hosts Gabby Lisi and George Schmidt sit down with Genevieve Rand, a prominent leader in the trans worker rights movement. Together, they delve into the struggles and triumphs of trans workers in the labor movement, discussing the unique challenges they face and how unions can better support them. Genevieve s…
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Divestment, Palestine, and Solidarity at Vanderbilt (S1:E12)
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Religion and Justice, hosts George and Gabby sit down with members of the Vanderbilt Divest Coalition, Palestine Hurra Collective, Vanderbilt Divinity School Students Against Genocide, and Vanderbilt Graduate Workers United to discuss the urgent issues of divestment, Palestine, and the Vanderbilt administr…
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Eco-La-La Land with Chaia Heller (S1:E11)
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "Religion and Justice," George Schmidt sits down with Chaia Heller, a writer, activist, and prominent voice in the field of social ecology. The discussion revolves around Chaia's article, "Tales from Eco-la-la Land," which explores the intersection of spirituality and ecological philosophy, and addresses t…
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Sacred Roots: Exploring the Social Gospel in the Southern United States (Grant Series) (S1:E10)
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Send us a Text Message. In this special episode of "Religion and Justice," hosted by Aaron Stauffer, Assistant Director of Wendland-Cook and Director of Online Learning at Vanderbilt Divinity School, we embark on a captivating exploration of the Social Gospel in the South. Despite the absence of our regular hosts, Gabby Lisi and George, this episod…
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Listening to the Spirit with Aaron Stauffer (S1:E9)
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Send us a Text Message. George and Gabby sat down with Aaron Stauffer, author of "Listening to the Spirit: The Radical Social Gospel, Sacred Value, and Broad-Based Community Organizing." In this interview, Aaron offered deep insights into the intersection of religion, social justice, and community organizing. Drawing from his extensive experience i…
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Deep Solidarity and Moralizing with Tess Gallagher-Clancy and Joerg Rieger (S1:E8)
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Send us a Text Message. George and Gabby had the privilege of sitting down with Tess GC of LeftCatholic/SpiritofSolidarity and Dr. Joerg Rieger. They engaged in a discussion about religion, justice, and leftist philosophy and activism. They cover the concept of deep solidarity, the role of confession and repentance within the secular left, the natu…
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Organizing in the South with Rev. Sekou and Joerg Rieger (Grant Series) (S1:E7)
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Send us a Text Message. In this special episode of "Religion and Justice," join the roundtable discussion featuring Rev. Sekou, Joerg Rieger, and Aaron Stauffer as they unravel the roles of scholars and seminaries in the contemporary fight for justice and equity. Delving into the intricate dynamics of communities of belonging, education, and activi…
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The Bible and Settler Colonialism in Palestine and Beyond (Part II) (S1:E6)
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Send us a Text Message. PART TWO | In the midst of an ongoing struggle for justice in Palestine, this episode unfolds from a poignant webinar titled "The Bible and Settler Colonialism in Palestine and Beyond." This vital conversation took place on January 27, 2024. Featuring Rev. Prof. Mitri Raheb, Atalia Omer, and Revelation Velunta, the episode d…
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The Bible and Settler Colonialism in Palestine and Beyond (Part I) (S1:E5)
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Send us a Text Message. In the midst of an ongoing struggle for justice in Palestine, this episode unfolds from a poignant webinar titled "The Bible and Settler Colonialism in Palestine and Beyond." This vital conversation took place on January 27, 2024. Featuring Rev. Prof. Mitri Raheb, Atalia Omer, and Revelation Velunta, the episode delves into …
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Counter Memory with Wilson Dickinson (Grant Series) (S1:E4)
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, George and Gabby embark on an exploration of the Southern Social Gospel featuring Wilson Dickinson. Wilson is a minister, educator, and director of the Green Good News. Discover the theological underpinnings of the Southern Social Gospel, delve into alternative memories within the environmental movement, and…
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Special Feature: Christianities and Socialisms with Cornel West, Cynthia Moe-Lobeda, Joerg Rieger, and Angela Cowser (S1:E3)
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Send us a Text Message. As conservative efforts have moved the public image of Christianity to the right, it is time to reclaim alternatives. While for many older Americans “socialism” is still a bad word, younger generations tend to be curious about the complex histories of socialist movements in the United States and globally. Hosted by the Wendl…
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Climate Crisis of the Collective Imagination with Maddy Lewis (S1:E2)
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Send us a Text Message. Hosted by George Schmidt (he/him/ours) and Gabby Lisi (she/they/he), in this episode as they sit down with Maddy Lewis (they/them), former Wendland-Cook fellow and current PhD student. In this conversation, they delve into the connections between the climate crisis, the role of the church in community, and how religion shape…
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A Place of Solidarity with Elijah Prewitt-Davis (S1:E1)
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Send us a Text Message. Hosted by George Schmidt (he/him/ours) and Gabby Lisi (she/they/he), in this episode as they sit down with Elijah Prewitt-Davis, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this insightful conversation, they delve into the profound connections between class, religion, labor…
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