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Do Justice
by World Renew & Christian Reformed Church In North America
Do Justice is a conversation starter for those wishing to pursue justice in and through the Christian Church. Together, we’re finding new ideas and perspectives, sharing better ways to engage in justice work, remembering our motivation, and growing in our faith. Join us! Do Justice is hosted by World Renew and the Christian Reformed Church of North America.
Episodes
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Stories from the Storm: Service in Disaster Zones
In this Do Justice episode, Chris Orme talks with World Renew Disaster Response Services Director, Chris Gibson. Gibson, with a background in youth ministry, discusses DRS's 50-year mission of bringing help and hope to disaster-affected communities through long-term, collaborative recovery. He...
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Bert Adema: On Gifts, Gardens, and Good Samaritans
In this episode we speak with Bert Adema, Executive Director of Indigenous Christian Fellowship in Regina, Saskatchewan. Bert shares about 32 years of ministry, fostering a vibrant community by addressing spiritual and social needs. He emphasizes an incarnational approach, tackling the…
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The Power of Every Drop: Transforming Lives with World Renew
This Do Justice episode features Carol Bremer-Bennett, co-Executive Director of World Renew. She discusses the organization's 60-year history, its community-centered approach to relief and development, and its commitment to Core Humanitarian Standards. Carol shares powerful stories of...
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Cultivating Abundance: Talbot Street Church's Approach to Justice
This episode of Do Justice features Rachel Brouwer, Director of Community Engagement at Talbot Street Church, discussing their unique approach to community engagement and global partnership. She shares how their focused giving campaigns, like the Warm Homes Project, fostered abundance and deep...
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Unjust Debt: Unpacking the Global Financial System
This episode of Do Justice features Dean Dettloff, Research and Advocacy Officer for Development and Peace, discussing the Jubilee 2025 campaign to turn debt into hope. Building on the successful Jubilee 2000, Dean explains why systemic changes to the global financial architecture are needed to...
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The Power of Care: Fighting Hunger in a Cynical World
Join Chris Orme as he speaks with Andy Harrington, Executive Director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB). With 37 years in international development, Andy shares how CFGB, a partnership of 15 Christian denominations, works to end global hunger through emergency food relief and long-term...
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Abundance and Scarcity | Season 10 Preview
This season, we’re diving into a theme that calls us to reimagine how we think about abundance, scarcity, and the global challenges we face today. Hit the subscribe button so that you don't miss any episode in this season.
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The Joys and Messiness of Intercultural Ministry
Gary Timmermans shares about the CRCNA's multicultural cohort. These cohort brings together churches to share experiences, challenges, and successes in fostering intercultural ministry. Gary shares stories from churches that embraced their multicultural congregations. Show Notes: Thriving...
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Asset-Based Faith: Empowering Communities Through God’s Gifts
In this episode of Do Justice, Jodi Koeman of World Renew joins us to talk about churches engaging in asset-based development. We explore how listening, relationship-building, and justice can help congregations and neighborhoods thrive together. From revitalizing gardens to building trust around...
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Pastoral Care in Practice: Moving Beyond the Human Sexuality Report
Syd Hielema joins us for this episode about fostering pastoral care and hospitality for the LGBTQ+ community within the Christian Reformed Church. In this episode we hear from participants of the "Hospitality to LGBTQ" cohort. Syd discusses the challenges of fear, the importance of a covenantal...
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Reconciliation Is a Journey: Stories from the Frontlines
Adrian Jacobs and Cindy Stover join us in this episode to explore Hearts Exchanged, an eight-month learning journey fostering reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. Discover how participants deepen understanding through storytelling, on-the-land learning, and group...
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Beyond the Ramp: Redesigning Church for All
In this episode Lindsay Wieland Capel, the Disability Consultant for Thrive, an agency of the CRCNA, joins us to explore the transformative work of accessible church ministry. We delve into the Accessible Church Ministry cohort, a group dedicated to rethinking church inclusivity, and share…
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Journeying Together | Season 9 Preview
Life - and the journey towards biblical justice is better when we don’t go it alone. This is one principle behind the CRC’s Thriving Practices cohorts. A cohort connects churches to explore a specific aspect of ministry together. Learn more about the topic we're going to explore in Season 9 of Do...
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Navigating Change: Lessons from Church Renewal
In this episode we discuss the 'elephants' of church renewal. Rev. Dr. Elaine May discusses her work in church renewal and leadership development within the Christian Reformed Church in North America. She highlights the importance of shifting from ownership to stewardship, aligning church…
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Persistent Pursuit: Mark's Journey from Haiti to Deaconship
Mark Vanderwees from Diaconal Ministries Canada joins us to talk about his journey to becoming a deacon and suggestions for best practices for deacons. This episode discusses the evolving role of deacons, community engagement, and practical support for church benevolence and justice initiatives....
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The Blessing of Belonging: A Church's Journey to Inclusivity
Pastor Dave VanderWoude from City Hope GR shares insights on creating an inclusive church for people of all abilities. He discusses his personal journey, challenges in fostering belonging, and the transformative power of inclusivity. Don't miss these interesting stories and insights. Show Notes:...
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See Things Differently: Sponsorship Stories
In this episode we're joined by Bev Stephenson, a dedicated volunteer in refugee resettlement in the US. Bev shares her experiences co-sponsoring Afghan and Cuban refugee families alongside her church. Bev shares insightful stories highlighting the challenges, joys, and profound impact of…
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'I'm Not Okay': Cultivating Compassionate Churches
In this enlightening episode host Chris Orme has a candid conversation with Tom Jantzi, Director of Congregational Assistance Plan and Clergy Care at Shalem Network. Tom shares invaluable insights on destigmatizing mental health within church communities, emphasizing the importance of normalizing...
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Engineering to Youth Work: Embracing God's Unexpected Path
Host Chris Orme welcomes Greg Houldcroft, founder of Cross Town Impact, a ministry dedicated to serving at-risk youth. Greg shares his journey of faith and the challenges faced in establishing the organization. Cross Town Impact provides safe spaces for children, offering support and mentorship....
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How Saying 'Yes' Transformed Gateway Church
In this compelling episode host Chris Orme sits down with Dan Veeneman and Marcel de Regt from Gateway Community Church in Abbotsford B.C. Together, they delve into the church's transformative journey of hosting an extreme weather shelter for the homeless. Dan and Marcel share stories about the...
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Elephants in the Room | Season 8 Preview
We know the journey of justice is messy, full of pitfalls and roadblocks. And sometimes it feels like we’re all avoiding the question everyone is thinking. When it comes to justice we can experience gaps between our convictions and the way we can live them out. What if we could have a…
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Transforming Nations and Hearts
George de Vuyst, is a missionary with Resonate Global Mission. He has been serving in Ukraine since 1998. George trains pastors and facilitates healing and reconciliation through “Healing Hearts, Transforming Nations” (HHTN) workshops and trainings for facilitators. In June 2021 he traveled to...
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Transforming Conflict Into Grace
When Stacey Campbell talks about reconciliation she knows what she's talking about. Not only because of her work with Prison Fellowship Canada but also because of the reconciliation she has worked through in her personal life. Stacey vulnerably shares stories about both with us. "Good self-care...
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Redefining Belonging: Marlene's Tenacious Story
Marlene was born In Burns Lake BC to an Indigenous father and a white mother. Her father joined the military when she was 18 months old and she was raised in a variety of towns and Air Bases throughout Canada and Germany. In this episode Marlene tells us about what it has been like to embrace her...
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Building Harmony in Mali
Harouna Issaka is the regional director for West Africa with World Renew and also works with Timothy Leadership training. In this episode Harouna speaks with us about how the Timothy Leadership Training has build relationships across unexpected divides. Show Notes: Transcript World Renew in West...
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From Forced Relocation to Reconciliation
In this episode we talk with Shannon Perez about what reconciliation looks like in light of her personal story and her First Nation's story. Shannon is the director of the Indigenous Family Centre (a CRC ministry with Indigenous people in Winnipeg). Shannon is a member of the Sayisi Dene First...
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Being Asked About One Moment
In this episode Andrew Reinstra joins us to talk about what it's like to reconcile his experiences his birth and adoptive families. We get into the questions *not* to ask an adopted person. If you've wanted to think about the intersection of justice and adoption this is the episode for you.…
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Healing Rifts | Season 7 Preview
Our host Chris Orme introduces you to the theme of this season of the podcast. Stay tuned for episodes from great guests. “But Esau ran to meet him and embraced him and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept.” Genesis 33:4 Ray Orlund reflects that this verse has often struck him as one of...
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Reflection for National Truth and Reconciliation Day 2023 | Season 6 Bonus
September 30th 2023 is the third time Canada will mark a National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. It coincides with Orange Shirt Day, a grassroots commemoration marked by the wearing of Orange Shirts for children forced to leave their families and attend residential schools. This reflection is...
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This is Hunting Park
This community in Philadelphia, while full of families and individuals working hard to make ends meet, is taking action in their own backyards to address climate change. In this bonus podcast episode hear from film maker Nathan Roels and local climate organizer Allen Drew about how this...
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From Bricklaying to Bangladesh
The best job description according to Roy Berkenbosch is “whatever the day needs.” In his life this has meant jobs in both bricklaying and Bangladesh. In the episode Roy shares stories from his development work with World Renew and his experience at King’s University with the Micah Centre. Show...
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Human Connection in Dehumanizing Places
John Lamsma has spent over 25 years in prison…ministry. He shares how pastoral care can ease the pain of incarceration, the origins of restorative justice as a focus in the CRCNA and the importance of affirming the image of God in every person, always. Show Notes: Thank you to season sponsor the...
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Deliverance Can Take Decades
Jenny Yang has been on the long journey advocating for just immigration policy for over 15 years. As the Senior Vice President of Advocacy & Policy with World Relief she shares her experience speaking with Christians about immigration reform, talking with her kids about race, and how a speaking...
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Food that Helps not Harms
John Klein-Geltink is a long term coach for deacons and passionate foodie—as in food banks. In his work with Operation Sharing in Woodstock Ontario John has helped switch from food donations to food gift cards. This approach gives more agency to people involved and John talks about how he can see...
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Doing Climate Good without Giving Up
Rev Dr Ben Lowe wrote the book on doing good without giving up. (Literally.) He works as Deputy Executive Director of A Rocha International. Ben shares the practices that sustain his work and an inspiring example of grassroots Christian communities in Ghana uniting to protect creation. Ben gives...
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“Long Obedience in the Same Direction” | Season 6 Preview
Jonathan Nicolai-deKoning (is the director of the Micah Centre at King’s University, which helps students explore ways of seeking justice in today's local and global contexts. He joins Chris to talk about the lines of thought in two of his recent blogs on Do Justice which lent inspiration to the...
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Pick Up Your Instrument: Practices for Worship Leaders | Season 5 Ep. 6
Joyce and Katie join us again to talk about what shaping worship justly has looked like in their contexts as well as practical suggestions for ways worship leaders can shape justice and worship in their own congregations. Show Notes: Reflection Questions:...
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Reflection for National Truth and Reconciliation Day 2022 | Season 5 Bonus
September 30th 2022 is the second time Canada will mark a National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. It coincides with Orange Shirt Day, a grassroots commemoration marked by the wearing of Orange Shirts for children forced to leave their families and attend residential schools. This reflection is...
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Spiritually, Everybody’s Hungry | Season 5 Ep. 5
Claudio Carvalhaes has sat at tables with people around the world, listening to their communal expressions of joy, lament, and doubt in worship. From these experiences he shares ways to lead worship in solidarity with communities experiencing suffering. Claudio is the author of “Liturgies from...
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Worshiping When the World is Falling Apart | Season 5 Ep. 4
Jacqui Mignault is one of the writers behind weekly Do Justice prayers. As a pastor, she talks about what it’s like to practice bringing current events before God. If you’ve ever wondered how to acknowledge current events in worship, this is the episode for you. Show Notes: Do Justice Prayers:...
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The Porters Gate: Groaning/Singing with Creation | Season 5 Ep. 3
Songs about the end of the world and stuff. [Actually] we have a great conversation about ways churches in North America can think about their relationship with creation in a new way through the music offered in the Climate Vigil Album created with The Porters Gate. Climate change can feel heavy...
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“These Walls of Bitterness Must Be Broken” | Season 5 Ep. 2
In 1995, Jonathan Maracle, a Mohawk from Tyendinaga Territory in Ontario, Canada, decided not to sing Amazing Grace at the Sacred Assembly in Ottawa, as he had been asked. What he didn’t know was that listening to the Spirit in that moment would inspire a band and ministry that would shape the…
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Bless God, Bless Others - Cruciform Worship | Season 5 Ep. 1
We welcome Dr. Kenny Wallace to the show. Kenny is an African American Choctaw Pawnee from the United States living in Canada. He teaches nationally and internationally about multi-ethnic worship with his organization Kingdom Reflections Multi-Ethnic Worship Ministries and today he unpacks with…
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Tune Our Hearts: How Worship Shapes Us to Do Justice | Season 5 Preview
It’s a party! The Do Justice podcast has new partners and friends. Joyce Borger and Katie Roelofs with CRCNA Worship Ministries join us to set up the focus for this season: how worship can orient our hearts toward justice. P.S. Throughout this season you may hear our producers names' Megan and...
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Edgar Aguilar: Vaccine Equity with La Asociación para una Sociedad más Justa in Honduras | Season 4 Ep. 5
In the final episode of Season 4, Edgar Aguilar, senior researcher with La Asociación para una Sociedad más Justa, or the Association for a More Just Society in Honduras joins us. Edgar shares how organizations and communities advocating for Covid-19 vaccine equity have resulted in increased...
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Dena Nicolai: The Gift of Talking With an Elected Official - Advocating With Newcomers and Refugees | Season 4 Ep. 4
Dena Nicolai, chaplain and refugee support mobilizer with the Christian Reformed Churches of British Columbia, shares the simple starting place for much of her engagement with people who have been refugees: joining them for a cup of coffee and saying “tell me how you’re doing.” Dena and Chris…
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Kyle-Meyaard-Schaap: Advocating for the Creation Care Policies We Need Now | Season 4 Ep. 3
In this episode, Kyle Meyaard-Schapp, vice president of the Evangelical Environmental Network (EEN) shares how he got involved in climate advocacy as a Christian - including the middle-school humor nickname for the lake near the town where he grew up! Kyle and Chris also talk about lament as a...
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Julia Beazley: Protecting People in Person and in Policy | Season 4 Ep. 2
Julia Beazley, Director of Public Policy for the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, tells the story of the survivors, church communities, and policy makers who advocated to instate Bill C-36 into law. Chris and Julia also talk about the responsibility to stop treating people in vulnerable...
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It’s Long Work: Glimpses into the History of the CRCNA’s Engagement with Charity and Advocacy with Susan VanLopik | Season 4 Ep. 1
You don’t have to be a history geek to appreciate the vintage vibes in this episode! Susan VanLopik, Director of Program Excellence with World Renew joins Chris Orme to look at the broad overview of how (and how long) the CRCNA has been involved in working toward justice throughout its history....
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Chris and Cindy Geek Out About Shalom | Season 4 Intro
Our colleague Cindy Stover joins Chris Orme to geek out about the word “shalom” and set the groundwork for our next season exploring the intersections of charity and advocacy. Live Just.ly: crcna.org/SocialJustice/resources/live-justly Faith In Action: crcna.org/FaithInAction Transcript:...
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Do Justice is a conversation starter for those wishing to pursue justice in and through the Christian Church. Together, we’re finding new ideas and perspectives, sharing better ways to engage in justice work, remembering our motivation, and growing in our faith. Join us! Do Justice is hosted by World Renew and the Christian Reformed Church of North America.
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