The Leadership Center for Social Justice Podcast seeks to open a space for critical theological conversations about pressing social issues we face in our world today. New episodes released every other week!
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National Center for Youth Opportunity and Justice Podcasts
The National Center for Youth Opportunity and Justice
The National Center for Youth Opportunity and Justice (NCYOJ) aims to improve life opportunities for youth through systems and practice improvement initiatives. Since 2001, we have translated research into policy and practice effectuating change that produces more efficient and effective systems, generates better outcomes for vulnerable young people, and maintains safety for youth and their families, youth-serving professionals, and communities as a whole.
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Organizing in the Spirit of Accompaniment (live event)
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This episode features a presentation from Rev. Dr. Ry Siggelkow and Ricardo Perez on Organizing in the Spirit of Accompaniment. In this episode, Ry and Ricardo share stories of accompaniment through Ella Baker, SNCC, the Zapatistas and Pueblo de Lucha y Esperanza. Resources -The Zapatista Principles -Pueblos de Lucha y Esperanza Episode Transcripti…
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What’s My Part?: A Conversation with Jamil Stamschror-Lott
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This episode is a re-release of the Soul of Social Transformation Podcast hosted by Rev. Dr. Gary Green II and Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis. How do the unique vocational gifts of each of us within the collaborative, collective, and necessarily ongoing nature of social justice work? How might our contributions relate to the wider community that is se…
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The Sanctuary Movement and Faith-Filled Civil Initiative: A Conversation with John Fife
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This episode features a conversation with former pastor and co-founder of No More Deaths, Rev. John Fife. John reflects on the sanctuary movement that his church in Tucson, Arizona built in the 1980’s. He shares how the movement has changed and shifted in the decades since and how social change arose out of a deep commitment to faith and the initia…
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Playing the Game: Unmarking "Beast" from the Bodies of Young Black Men: A Conversation with Gary F. Green II
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This episode features a conversation with theologian and professor, Rev. Dr. Gary F. Green II. Dr. Green shares about his research and his dissertation, Playing the Game: Unmarking “Beast” from the Bodies of Young Black Men. He reflects on the societal creation of realities and the potential of “play space” to release us from cultural codes and rou…
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Hospitality, Compassion and the Transformative Power of Love: A Conversation with Rachel E. Harding
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This episode features a conversation with Rachel E. Harding. Rachel is an associate professor of Indigenous Spiritual traditions in the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado, Denver. Rachel also co-directs the Veterans of Hope project, a community initiative on religion, creativity, and inclusive democracy. A native of Georgia,…
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The Soul of Social Justice: A Conversation with DeWayne Davis
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This episode is a re-release of the Soul of Social Transformation Podcast hosted by Rev. Dr. Gary Green II and Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis. In this episode, we look at our visions for a different world and what it takes to get there. What does vocation mean? What is our life’s work meant to be and how does that relate to the changes we need to see …
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Accompaniment: A Conversation with Alice Lynd
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This episode features a conversation with author, lawyer, and veteran activist Alice Lynd. Alice shares about the work of accompaniment to which she and her late husband Staughton Lynd committed their life. In this episode, Lynd shares her wisdom about the practice of nonviolence, Quaker liberation theology, and the meaning of accompaniment. In mem…
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The Ground We Stand On: A Conversation with Jim Bear Jacobs
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This episode is a re-release of the Soul of Social Transformation Podcast hosted by Rev. Dr. Gary Green II and Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis. This episode will invite participants to see themselves as a part of a long path of justice work, with foundations laid by our ancestors and continuing to this day. We will consider who created the ground we st…
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Now What?: A Conversation with Molly T. Marshall
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This episode is a re-release of the Soul of Social Transformation Podcast hosted by Rev. Dr. Gary Green II and Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis. What are next steps to explore your path? What else do we need to learn? Who do we need to talk to? What do we need to watch, read, listen to …? And we engage our moral imaginations: What does a just world look…
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What Is Antiracism?: And Why It Means Anticapitalism: A Conversation with Arun Kundnani
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This episode features a conversation with author and scholar Arun Kundnani. Kundnani shares about his most recent book, What Is Antiracism?: And Why It Mean Anticapitalism. Arun shares how race makes and remakes itself through capitalist structures. Through studying the histories of colonialism and capitalism, Kundnani tracks a line between the sys…
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Spiritual Practices for A Revolution: A Conversation with Kelly Sherman Conroy
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This episode is a re-release of the Soul of Social Transformation Podcast hosted by Rev. Dr. Gary Green II and Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis. How do spiritual practices and tools further the work of social justice? What energizes our social justice work? We will also explore self-care as a revolutionary act, able to sustain justice workers and contri…
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Jesus, Jubilee and the Politics of God's Reign: A Conversation with Christian Collins Winn (live event)
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This episode’s guest is Christian Collins Winn, Author and Pastor. In this episode, Christian shares about his recently released book Jesus, Jubilee and the Politics of God's Reign. Christian shares about the influences that helped him write this book and the patterns of Jubilee he noticed in the Bible that led him to pursue justice through borderl…
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The Praxis of Faith: A Panel Conversation on the Life and Work of James Cone (live event)
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This episode features a panel conversation between three scholars on black liberation theologian James Cone. Focused on Cone’s second autobiography, Said I Wasn’t Gonna Tell Nobody: The Making of a Black Theologian, the panelists explore the impact of his work. Dr. Tyler Davis shares about the way in which Said I Wasn’t Gonna Tell Nobody identifies…
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The Praxis of Hope with Ricardo Levins Morales (live event)
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This episode’s guest is Ricardo Levins Morales, Twin Cities based Artist and Organizer. In this episode, Ricardo shares stories around hope based on his many years of being immersed in organizing work. He shares many practical lessons for how the practice of hope can help build and sustain justice movements. Resources -Ricardo Levins Morales Websit…
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Developing Organs for the Alternative: A Conversation with Avery Gordon
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This episode’s guest is Avery Gordon, author and Professor Emerita of Sociology at University of California, Santa Barbara. In this episode, we are in conversation with Avery about her book The Hawthorn Archive: Letters from the Utopian Margins. Avery shares about this unconventional archive, which contains a selected history of "radicals, runaways…
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The Radical Power of Histories From Below: A Conversation with Marcus Rediker
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This episode’s guest is Marcus Rediker, award-winning author and Distinguished Professor of Atlantic History at the University of Pittsburgh. In this episode, we are in conversation with Marcus about writing history "from below." Marcus shares about the connections between the sea, the slave ship, and modern day prisons. He also discusses the revol…
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Decolonization in a World of Global Capitalism: A Conversation with Nandita Sharma
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This episode’s guest is Nandita Sharma, author and Sociology Professor at University of Hawaii, Manoa. In this episode, we are in conversation with Nandita on nationalism, colonialism, and the rise of xenophobia. Nandita discusses the historical shift from the age of empires to the age of independent nation states. She connects how this shift did n…
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Who We Are Is What We Do: A Conversation with Liz Fekete
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This episode’s guest is Liz Fekete, author and director of the Institute of Race Relations. In this episode, we are in conversation with Liz on the history of the Institute of Race Relations and how they have changed within the 50 years they’ve been around. Liz also discusses the interventionist work of the Institutes first director, Sivanandan and…
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Theology from Below and the Struggle for the Commons: A Conversation with Peter Linebaugh
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This episode’s guest is Peter Linebaugh, author and historian. In this episode, we are in conversation with Peter about his many books, including The Many-Headed Hydra, a widely influential book co-authored with Marcus Rediker that excavates the hidden revolutionary history of transatlantic resistance, rebellion, and solidarity against slavery and …
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The Bible as an Imperial and Insurgent Text: A Conversation with Steed Davidson
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This episode’s guest is Steed Davidson, Professor of Hebrew Bible Old Testament at McCormick Theological Seminary. In this episode, we are in conversation with Steed about the connections between the Bible, empire, and liberation. Steed reflects on his work in postcolonial biblical studies and his argument that the Bible is strongly connected to em…
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Toward a "No Borders" Politics: A Conversation with Bridget Anderson
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This episode’s guest is Bridget Anderson, Director of Migration Mobilities Bristol and Professor of Migration, Mobilities and Citizenship at the University of Bristol. In this episode, we are in conversation with Bridget on the history of migration and the movement toward a “No Borders” Politics. Bridget discusses the normalization of the movement …
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The Revival of Liberation Theology in Latin America: A Conversation with Maria Clara Bingemer
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This episode’s guest is Maria Clara Bingemer, Professor of Theology at the Pontificial Catholic University in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In this episode, we are in conversation with Maria about her book Latin American Theology: Roots and Branches (Orbis Books, 2016). Maria discusses the origins of liberation theology in Latin America, the Vatican's re…
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Fear of Black Consciousness: A Conversation with Lewis Gordon
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This episode’s guest is Lewis Gordon who is an author, Philosophy Department Head and Professor at University of Connecticut, Storrs. In this episode, we are in conversation with Lewis about his book Fear of Black Consciousness (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2022). Lewis discusses the differences he sees between black consciousness with a lowercase “b…
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Bans, Walls, Raids, Sanctuary: A Conversation with A. Naomi Paik
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This episode’s guest is A. Naomi Paik, author and Associate Professor of Criminology, Law and Justice and Global Asian Studies at University of Illinois, Chicago. In this episode, we are in conversation with Naomi about her book Bans, Walls, Raids, Sanctuary: Understanding U.S. Immigration for the 21st Century (University of California Press, 2020)…
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Critical Race Theory in the Age of Neoliberalism: A Conversation with David Theo Goldberg
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This episode’s guest is David Theo Goldberg, author and Distinguished Professor at the University of California, Irvine. David is among the most significant scholars writing on race and racism over the last several decades. According to Paul Gilroy, few scholars have "done more to shake the field and to influence it, who've been more consistent, mo…
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Building Solidarity through Mutual Aid: A Conversation with Dean Spade
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This episode’s guest is Dean Spade, author and associate law professor at Seattle University School of Law. In this episode, we are in conversation with Dean Spade on his book Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During this Crisis (And the Next) (Verso Press, 2020). Dean discusses the importance of mutual aid in building social movements and a sense of…
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Reclaiming Our Common Humanity: A Conversation with Beverly Mitchell
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This episode’s guest is Beverly Mitchell, author and professor. Beverly is a professor of systematic theology and church history at Wesley Theological Seminary. In this episode, we are in conversation about Beverly’s book Plantations and Death Camps: Religion, Ideology and Human Dignity (Fortress Press, 2009). Beverly discusses the process of writi…
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Build Bridges, Not Walls: A Conversation with Todd Miller
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This episode’s guest is Todd Miller, an independent journalist and author. Todd has researched and written about border issues for more than 15 years. He has written four books and has been featured in a multitude of publications including The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and Al Jazeera English. In this episode, we are in conversation a…
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The Praxis of Love: A Community Conversation on *All about love* by bell hooks (live event)
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In this episode, listen to a recording of The Leadership Center’s December Praxis event titled “The Praxis of Love: A Community Conversation on All About Love by bell hooks”. Panelists include Rev. Dr. Jessica Chapman Lape, Dr. Todd Lawrence and Rosy Petri. Resources Rev. Dr. Jessica Chapman Lape Dr. Todd Lawrence Rosy Petri Youtube Recording of th…
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Episode Transcription available here Host: Ry O. Siggelkow Producer: Adam Pfuhl Podcast Engineer: Michael Moua Music: Kavyesh Kaviraj You can find out more about the Leadership Center for Social Justice on our website and on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Af Ry Siggelkow
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This series focuses on topics that can help schools and communities successfully design and implement school responder models. This episode, Engaging Families is a continuation of our School Responder Model Podcast Series. This discussion will feature Jeff Vanderploeg and Jeana Bracey from the Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut a…
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This series focuses on topics that can help schools and communities successfully design and implement school responder models. This discussion will feature Jeana Bracey and Jeff Vanderploeg from the Child Health and Development Institute in Connecticut, as well as two additional guests from Connecticut, Erika Treannie, with Bristol Public Schools, …
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This series focuses on topics that can help schools and communities successfully design and implement school responder models. This episode titled “Law Enforcement Engagement” is a part of our School Responder Model Podcast Series. Today, we’ll be discussing positive relationships between school and law enforcement officials. We are joined by Dr. J…
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School, Family, Community Partnerships
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This series focuses on topics that can help schools and communities successfully design and implement school responder models. This podcast features Dr. Jeff Vanderploeg and Dr. Jeana Bracey from the Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut as part of our School Responder Model podcast series to discuss school, family, community partne…
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Restorative approaches are processes and strategies used in schools, among other organizations, to repair harm and to build or strengthen relationships. In this podcast, Avery Irons, from the National Center for Youth Opportunity and Justice (NCYOJ), talks with two special guests from New Orleans, Louisiana, about these approaches and how they rela…
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This series focuses on topics that can help schools and communities successfully design and implement school responder models. This discussion, which centers around the impact of trauma, is moderated by NCYOJ’s Dr. Crystal Brandow and features special guests from Connecticut. The series was produced by the National Center for Youth Opportunity and …
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Self-Care and Wellness for Educators
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As part of the National Center for Youth Opportunity and Justice (NCYOJ) school responder model podcast series, Dr. Crystal Brandow talks with Lauren Kazee, a consultant on the National Institute of Justice Comprehensive School Safety Initiative operated by NCYOJ, about self-care and wellness for educators. This series was produced with support fro…
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Restorative approaches are processes and strategies used in schools, among other organizations, to repair harm and to build or strengthen relationships. In this podcast, Avery Irons, from the National Center for Youth Opportunity and Justice (NCYOJ), continues her conversation with two special guests from New Orleans, Louisiana, about these approac…
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Positive Youth Development, Part 1
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In this discussion, part of the National Center for Youth Opportunity and Justice’s (NCYOJ) school responder model podcast series, NCYOJ’s Darren Cosgrove and Catherine Kramer talk about the positive youth development framework and how this approach can be integrated into a school responder model. Moderated by Dr. Crystal Brandow, this is part one …
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Positive Youth Development, Part 2
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This is part two of the National Center for Youth Opportunity and Justice’s (NCYOJ) school responder model podcast series discussion on positive youth development, or PYD. In this podcast, NCYOJ’s Darren Cosgrove and Catherine Kramer are back, talking with Dr. Crystal Brandow about challenges and barriers related to implementing PYD, those elements…
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The School Responder Model Framework
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In this discussion, Dr. Crystal Brandow, from Policy Research Associates, Inc., and the National Center for Youth Opportunity and Justice (NCYOJ), talks with Jacqui Greene, NCYOJ senior advisor, about school responder models. This is part of a podcast series focused on topics that can help schools and communities successfully implement school respo…
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Engaging Students to Provide Behavioral Health Supports in Schools
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Learn about two successful strategies to engage youth in school attendance and achievement: the power of peers and the power of speaking their strengths out loud. Hear about ways that schools have bolstered support for students with mental health needs through peer education and action and the compelling story of one young person who was inspired t…
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Authentic Family Engagement: It's More than a Pizza
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This episode addresses the fear and power imbalances that can impact relationships between parents and system stakeholders such as school personnel and behavioral health providers. A parent and practitioners offer concrete suggestions about how these barriers can be overcome and explain the power of authentic family engagement rooted in strong rela…
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