Episode 7: Social Media, Protest?, & Does Faith and Politics Mix?

Send us Fan MailQuestions of the Week: I am having a disagreement with someone on social media on matters of faith and social issues.  I also see other folks posting and commenting about things that bother me.  How should I handle this?  How can I navigate these situations as a Christian in the era of social media and technology?I support the messages and intentions of groups like Black Lives Matter, advocating for justice and equality.  Some members of my church attended a BLM protest over the summer, but I didn't go because I wasn't comfortable participating in a protest or a march.  It's not really my scene.  I was also worried about violence occurring (not necessarily from protestors, just any form of unexpected violence).  Is this okay? Are there other ways for me to support causes that I care about?Special Guest:Christian Brooks, Representative for Domestic Issues, Office of Public Witness, Presbyterian Church (USA) Guest Question:Why does the Church have an advocacy office in DC? Should the church even be involved in politics? Do congress members actually listen to the faith community?Resource Roundup with Beth OlkerView all the “Expanding the Narrative” videos on YouTubeExpanding the Narrative: Women & the Reformation from the TheoacademyView all the “Expanding the Narrative” videos on YouTubeExpanding the Narrative: Women & the Reformation PC(USA) Story on "Expanding the Narrative"For Listening Guides, click here!Got a question for us? Send them to [email protected]! A Matter of Faith website