Episode 1 - The JustLove Story: Where Justice Meets Love

What does it look like when justice becomes more than a cause — when it becomes a calling? In this first episode of JustCoz, co-hosts Dilys Brooks and Nathan Brown are joined by the co-leaders and a founding member of JustLove Collective to share the origins, vision, and hopes behind the movement — and why justice matters urgently in our world today.Chris BlakeRetired pastor, editor, and university professor; Co-Leader of JustLove CollectiveJen SilvaPublic health professional, global health advocate; Co-Leader of JustLove CollectiveSam GungalooPastor, JustLove Organizing Team00:00  Intro & Theme Music00:17  Host Welcome & Episode Overview01:09  Guest Introductions 04:00  What is the JustLove Collective08:17 Engagement with Justice and Love 32:41  Origin Story of JustLove Collective43:59 How Is JustLove Different49:18  How to Get Engaged with JustLove Collective57:21  Host Sign-Off & Next Episode TeaserBooks Mentioned This EpisodeImagine Life — Chris BlakePractising Justice — Nathan BrownOrganizations Mentioned This EpisodeAdventist Peace Fellowship (APF)Adventist for Social Justice (ASJ)Conscience & Justice Council (CJC)Spectrum MagazineCALL TO ACTIONThis Week's Challenge"Just love" your community, your church, and your world. Find one concrete way this week to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly — and share it with someone. Upcoming EventJustLove Summit — La Sierra UniversityDetails: justlovecollective.org/summitLeave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help more people discover these conversations.Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Tag us @justlovecollective.Subscribe so you never miss an episode — new episodes every two weeks.EPISODE CREDITSDilys Brooks — Co-Host & Content ProducerNathan Brown — Co-Host & Scripting/Editorial FeedbackSam Gungaloo — Audio EngineerBeverly Maravilla Jaramillo — Scheduling Coordination & Guest ConfirmationsCorban Rosspencer — Mix & MasterJustCoz is a podcast of  JustLove Collective.