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It's Kairos Time!

by The Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice

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Season 2: Stop The War On The Poor This installment of It’s Kairos Time! is dedicated to lifting up the calls for demilitarization, reducing military spending and increasing funding for anti-poverty programs. With this latest season we aim to remind listeners and ourselves that we are not alone and that in these times – silence is betrayal. Leaders from movements for racial, economic, climate, gender justice and more join us in calling for an end to war and the war economy. As the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr reminds us in Where Do We Go From Here? Chaos or Community, “A final problem that mankind must solve in order to survive in the world house that we have inherited is finding an alternative to war and human destruction. Recent events have vividly reminded us that nations are not reducing but rather increasing their arsenals of weapons of mass destruction. The best brains in the

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Episodes

  1. Confronting Religious Nationalism

    In this episode of "It's Kairos Time," the hosts discuss the role of religious nationalism in relation to militarism and the war on the poor. Rev. West McNeill, explains that religious nationalism is a tool used by actors to manipulate society, often promoting a fear of scarcity and justifying...

  2. International Solidarity

    The discussion centered on the interconnected struggles for demilitarization, ceasefire, and human rights. Thapelo Mohapi from Abahlali baseMjondolo highlighted their movement's fight for adequate housing and basic services in South Africa, noting 25 members killed since 2005. Chris Grove from...

  3. The True Costs Of War

    This conversation focuses on the cultural and economic costs of war, highlighting the U.S. military budget's impact on domestic programs. Lindsay Kosharian notes that the military budget is approaching a trillion dollars leaving little for social services. Kareem Sariahmed discusses the...

  4. Building Systems Of Care (Part 2)

    Part 2 of our Building Systems of Care Episode focuses on the work of West Virginia Can't Wait, an organization aiming to replace those in power with pro-democracy candidates. Founded in 2018, the group has seen significant success, with 29 of their candidates now in office. They face backlash,...

  5. Building Systems Of Care (Part 1)

    On this installment of It's Kairos Time! Building Systems Of Care (Part 1), Fahd Ahmed, Director of DRUM NYC (Desis Rising Up and Moving), discusses the organization's mission to empower low-wage South Asian and Indo-Caribbean immigrants in New York City. DRUM emphasizes community building,...

  6. War At Home, War Abroad

    Our first Episode of It's Kairos Time! Season 2 "War At Home, War Abroad" highlights the impact of the war economy on U.S. communities, particularly immigrants and the homeless. Gabriela Viera from Detention Watch Network and Eric Tars from the National Homelessness Law Center explain how...

  7. Matthew 25 Summit Keynote by Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis,

    The first Matthew 25 Summit with the Presbyterian Church USA was held January 16-18, 2024 at New Life Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA. Rev Dr Liz Theoharis gave the keynote. Support the show Building a movement to end poverty, led by the poor. Visit KairosCenter.org To support our work visit...

  8. We Shall See What Will Become of His Dreams: A special discussion in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    A special discussion in honor of Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. What it means to honor Dr King by continuing his work of building a multiracial, interfaith, movement to end poverty and its interlocking injustices. We are be joined by Dr. Colleen Wessel-McCoy and Dr. Tejai Beulah Howard. Tony...

  9. Sisters in the Wilderness: A Discussion of the trailblazer Delores Williams with The Very Reverend Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas and Rev. Dr. Gabriella Lettini

    Featuring The Very Reverend Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas and Rev. Dr. Gabriella Lettini. The conversation was moderated by Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis. Delores S. Williams was a trailblazer and a founder of womanist theology. Over her life, she wrote several essays, articles, and book chapters that helped...

  10. Everybody In, Nobody Out featuring: Detroit Disability Power & The Rolling Nation Network

    This episode “Everybody In, Nobody Out” features Dessa Cosma Executive Director of Detroit Disability Power and Rev Chris Wyile (DJ Pastor Rock) from NYS Poor People’s Campaign and Rolling Nation Network. Kairos Center’s Ana Lara Lopez is our moderator. Support the show Building a movement to end...

  11. Healthcare Is A Human Right featuring: Put People First PA, and Kansas Interfaith Action

    In honor of the Nonviolent Medicaid Army’s Week of Action, we are releasing “Healthcare Is A Human Right” which features Nijmie Zakkiyyah Dzurinko from Put People First PA! and Rabbi Moti Rieber, from Kansas Interfaith Action It is moderated by our Director of Partnerships, Noam Sandweiss-Back....

  12. The Sacred Earth Versus Profane Militarism. featuring: Padoquohan Medicine Lodge & the Center for Earth Ethics

    This conversation features Rev Holly Haile Thompson with the Padoquohan Medicine Lodge and Karenna Gore executive director of the Center for Earth Ethics. The topic covers the intersection of militarism and ecological devastation and why we need a movement led by those at the bottom. It is...

  13. SNAP! Fight Poverty Not The Poor featuring: the Coalition on Human Needs, Common Defense & the Congressional Hunger Center

    This episode discusses the rollback of SNAP benefits, how it will and does impact poor and low-income households, and why they're happening now. This conversation features: Deborah Weinstein from the Coalition on Human Needs, Moises Montalvo from Common Defense, and Paige Clay from the...

  14. The Rebellious Life Of Mrs. Rosa Parks featuring: Distinguished Professor Jeanne Theoharis

    Ciara Taylor gets into conversation with Distinguished Professor Jeanne Theoharis about the first full-length documentary on Mrs. Rosa Parks (now available on Peacock) and the book by Dr. Theoharis that serves as the basis for the film. Support the show Building a movement to end poverty, led by...

  15. Peace is the fruit of Justice: Romero and the Church of the People.

    Join us for a special episode of It’s Kairos Time, it was recorded just a few days after the 43rd anniversary of the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero. Support the show Building a movement to end poverty, led by the poor. Visit KairosCenter.org To support our work visit...

  16. Revolutionary Love. featuring: The Set It Off Movement and Middle Church NYC

    Love does not take the easy route, it takes time and struggle, love is not divisive, love does not show off or put people down so it can be up, love is not unprincipled, love does not keep record of wrongs nor does it ever rejoice over injustice and unrighteousness, but rejoices in truth and...

  17. Storming Caesers Palace. featuring: National Welfare Rights Union & Storming Caesar’s Palace

    “If you want your life to get better, you’ve got to fight for it!”- Ruby Duncan This It’s Kairos Time conversation will feature long-time Welfare Rights Organizer Maureen Taylor, and the Director of Storming Caesar’s Palace Hazel Gurland-Pooler. It will be moderated by Cultural Strategist, Ciara...

  18. We Are The Poor: Building Global Solidarity. featuring Abahlali baseMjondolo

    It's Kairos Time! We Are The Poor: Building Global Solidarity features a conversation between Thapelo Mohapi General Secretary Abahlali baseMjondolo abahlali.org, Willie Baptist, National Union of the Homeless & The Kairos Center. It is moderated by, Charon Hribar, The Kairos Center. The opening...

  19. Moral Policy Is Good Economics. featuring The Groundwork Collaborative

    It's Kairos Time! Moral Policy Is Good Economics features a conversation between Dr. Rakeen Mabud, Chief Economist and Managing Director of Policy and Research with The Groundwork Collaborative and Shailly Gupta Barnes, Policy Director of The Kairos Center. We are joined by musical guest Jamel…

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  20. We Declare Jubilee. featuring: The Debt Collective & Common Defense

    “We Declare Jubilee” features Ami Schneider (she/her) from The Debt Collective and Jose Vasquez (he/him) Executive Director of Common Defense. The conversation will be moderated by Noam Sandweiss-Back (he/him) the Director of Partnerships for The Kairos Center A Kairos Moment is a time when…

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  21. Those Who Would Be Free Must Strike The First Blow. featuring: the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and the Greater Birmingham Ministries

    “Those Who Would Be Free Must Strike The First Blow” features organizers with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and the Alabama Poor People’s Campaign. Join us to learn how labor organizations like the CIW and the work of the Alabama Poor People’s Campaign are capturing the imagination of...

  22. Rejecting the Religion of Empire: Building a Movement for Liberation. featuring: The Double Love Experience & Labor Religion Coalition

    It's Kairos Time! Rejecting the Religion of Empire: Building a Movement for Liberation features two powerful devotionals that have recently been published - We Cry Justice: Reading the Bible with the Poor People's Campaign and Psalms for Black Lives. Join us to learn how these prophetic…

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About this show

Season 2: Stop The War On The Poor

This installment of It’s Kairos Time! is dedicated to lifting up the calls for demilitarization, reducing military spending and increasing funding for anti-poverty programs. With this latest season we aim to remind listeners and ourselves that we are not alone and that in these times – silence is betrayal. Leaders from movements for racial, economic, climate, gender justice and more join us in calling for an end to war and the war economy.

As the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr reminds us in Where Do We Go From Here? Chaos or Community, “A final problem that mankind must solve in order to survive in the world house that we have inherited is finding an alternative to war and human destruction. Recent events have vividly reminded us that nations are not reducing but rather increasing their arsenals of weapons of mass destruction. The best brains in the

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The Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does It's Kairos Time! have?

It's Kairos Time! has 22 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 1, 2024.

What is It's Kairos Time! about?

Season 2: Stop The War On The Poor This installment of It’s Kairos Time! is dedicated to lifting up the calls for demilitarization, reducing military spending and increasing funding for anti-poverty programs. With this latest season we aim to remind listeners and ourselves that we are not alone and...

How often does It's Kairos Time! release new episodes?

It's Kairos Time! publishes monthly, based on its 22 episodes since May 2023.

Who hosts It's Kairos Time!?

It's Kairos Time! is created and hosted by The Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice.
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