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Justice. Mercy. Faith.School’s out for summer—Counting the costIn this mini-episode, the Rev. Dr. Debora Jackson reads her essay, “School’s out for summer—Counting the cost.” At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen...
2021-06-2410 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Holy places and learnings as we emerge from the pandemicChristian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with the Rev. Travis Norvell, a pastor in Minneapolis whose church is located just blocks from George Floyd Square. They discuss how the Church can be present in the holy space of similar places around the country and what ministry looks like as we emerge from a pandemic. At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning week...
2021-06-2223 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Can you offer grace to yourself?In this mini-episode, the Rev. Margaret Marcuson reads her essay, “Can you offer grace to yourself?” At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members
2021-06-1709 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.#InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis (Part III)Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with Margaret Marcuson, Matthew Crebbin and Michael Woolf for a conversation around their respective contributions to the book, “#InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis,” on what we've learned about the Church, our communities, and ourselves during the pandemic and other crises our nation has faced over the last year.At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-wi...
2021-06-1545 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Embracing equality and justice: Opposing Christian nationalismIn this mini-episode, the Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon reads her essay, “Embracing equality and justice: Opposing Christian nationalism.” At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancit...
2021-06-1007 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.#InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis (Part II)Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with Debora Jackson and Marvin McMickle for a conversation around their respective contributions to the book, “#InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis,” on what we've learned about the Church, our communities, and ourselves during the pandemic and other crises our nation has faced over the last year.At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsle...
2021-06-0847 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Devotion and honor, not violenceIn this mini-episode, the Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil reads her essay, “Devotion and honor, not violence.” At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members
2021-06-0307 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.#InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis (Part I)Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with Greg Mamula and Angela Gorrell for a conversation around their respective contributions to the book, “#InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis,” on what we've learned about the Church, our communities, and ourselves during the pandemic and other crises our nation has faced over the last year.At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e...
2021-06-0148 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Mental illness and the Black churchIn this mini-episode, the Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson reads his essay, “Mental illness and the Black church,” and is followed by Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas reading his reflection on, “Mental Health Awareness Month being a good time to start or expand a mental health ministry in your church and community.”At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growin...
2021-05-2012 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Standing Together with the Baptist World AllianceRev. Dr. Elijah Brown, President and CEO of the Baptist World Alliance, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation about the work and mission of the BWA.At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn mo...
2021-05-1824 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Mental health ministry—Beginning with worshipIn this mini-episode, the Rev. Megan Snell reads their essay, “Mental health ministry—Beginning with worship.” At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members
2021-05-1306 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Going beyond what is by imagining and creating what could beBrian Rubin, a consultant, facilitator, speaker and Community Fellow with Harwood Studio, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation on going beyond what is, by imagining and creating what could be.At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member suppor...
2021-05-1123 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.‘Kumbayah’ is no joking matterIn this mini-episode, the Rev. Donald Ng reads his essay, “‘Kumbayah’ is no joking matter.” At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/membersOur...
2021-04-2908 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Pursuing innovative and entrepreneurial models of ministryChristian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas talks with Rev. Lauren Lisa Ng, director of Leadership Empowerment at the American Baptist Home Mission Societies, about her work with emerging leaders pursuing innovative and entrepreneurial models of ministry, and about her advocacy in response to the rise in anti-Asian violence.At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on soci...
2021-04-2721 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Go in PeaceIn this mini-episode, Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsy-Lucas reads his essay, “Go in Peace,” a reflection on the song of the same name by Sam Baker. At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can supp...
2021-04-2306 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Recognizing, and practicing, the things that make for peaceThe Rev. John Zehring, author, former pastor, and regular Christian Citizen contributor, joins Curtis Ramsy-Lucas for a conversation on recognizing, and practicing, the things that make for peace. At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about ho...
2021-04-0128 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.An Invitation to Everyday DiscipleshipThe Rev. Dr. Greg Mamula, associate executive minister of the American Baptist Churches of Nebraska and author of Table Life: An Invitation to Everyday Discipleship, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation about his book and ministry in times of Crisis. And we conclude today’s episode with a reading by Rev. Lauren Lisa Ng, Director of Leadership Empowerment at the American Baptist Home Mission Societies, of her poem: “The Game Board: Second Generation Chinese American Female Edition.”At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provo...
2021-03-2636 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Social awareness in ministryDr. Sarah Drummond, founding dean, Andover Newton Seminary at Yale, and Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Executive Director of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies and CEO of Judson Press, join Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation on ministry and social awareness. At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the...
2021-03-251h 04Justice. Mercy. Faith.“Adjunctifying” the church: How sustainable is this?Dr. Rachael Lawrence, acting pastor of Second Baptist Church in Suffield, Connecticut and assistant director at the Center for Educational Policy at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation about the sustainability of the adjunctifying of the pastoral role within the church due to financial constraints. At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this...
2021-03-2428 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Where is God when it comes to mental illness?The Rev. Megan Snell, a clinical spiritual advisor and former pastor of several United Church of Christ churches in the Boston metropolitan area, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation on clergy mental health as well as how clergy can provide support to their congregations. At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing pres...
2021-03-2323 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.The perfect time to relearn confession, penance, and ‘costly grace’The Rev. Dr. Corey Fields, the senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Newark, Delaware, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation about ministry in the context of a racially and ethnically diverse community located directly across the street from a major university campus and how this year’s season of Lent is the perfect time to relearn confession, penance, and ‘costly grace.’At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a di...
2021-03-2237 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Seven Trends to Watch in 2021The Rev. Steven D. Martin, founder of the Lakelands Institute, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation on trends to watch in 2021. At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first publication that maintains a commitment to print. More recently, we’ve added a weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program...
2021-02-2530 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.The still prophetic words of MLKIn our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day episode, several members of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies staff reflect upon quotations by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The episode includes contributions from, Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplet, Dr. Jeff Johnson, Rev. Brittany Graves, Christian Citizen Editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, Jennifer Sanborn, Rev. Rebecca Irwin Diel, Rev. Salvador Orellana, Rev. Kadia Edwards, Michaele Birdsall, Rev. Dr. Pattrica Murphy, Rev. Dr. Eddie Cruz and Susan Gottshall. At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, ti...
2021-01-1844 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.A Holy Saturday faith this Advent and ChristmasCurtis Ramsey-Lucas is the editor of The Christian Citizen and The Christian Citizen Weekly and host of the Justice. Mercy. Faith. podcast. His recent book #InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis is available from now from JudsonPress.com, or wherever you buy books. Here he is now, with his reflection, “A Holy Saturday faith this Advent and Christmas.”Jennifer Sanborn is program director of In Support of Excellence—American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ financial-literacy program for clergy and lay leaders. She joins us today reading her essay, “Prepare.”Laura Alden is the publisher of Judson Press at Ame...
2020-12-2423 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Serenity in overwhelming timesThe Rev. John Zehring discusses finding serenity in overwhelming times and Margaret Marcuson reminds us how (and why) to give thanks for our families this Thanksgiving. Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter SandbergThe Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by myself, Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden...
2020-11-2515 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Online ministry is here to stay, welcome to the new eraThe Rev. Steven D. Martin, founder of the Lakelands Institute, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation on video, technology and other tools churches can utilize to enhance their ministries. Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter SandbergThe Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.The Christian Citizen editorial board is: D...
2020-11-1954 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Until we reach that perfect unionThe Rev. Dr. Debora Jackson, Director of Operations for All Girls Allowed, a faith-based, non-profit that restores life, value, and dignity by empowering and educating women and girls and engaging outreach partners for global impact, joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on the work of her organization and her hope that the United States would continue to allow our constitutional framework to expand until we reach that perfect union where all people are recognized as created equal.Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter SandbergThe Chri...
2020-11-1222 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.The Bible, the Constitution, and Racism in AmericaRev. Dr. Susan Williams Smith, author of the new book, “With Liberty and Justice for Some: The Bible, the Constitution, and Racism in America,” joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on how the two texts we count as sacred have not been merely impotent in eliminating racism; they have been used to support and sustain white supremacy and what will it take to reclaim the transforming and affirming power of God and government to secure liberty and justice for all?Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter SandbergThe...
2020-11-1025 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.An opportunity to speak to challenges veterans faceRev. Dr. Greg Johnson, pastor of Cornerstone Community Church, Endicott, New York, joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on how the Sunday prior to Veterans Day is an opportunity to speak to challenges veterans face.Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter SandbergThe Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.
2020-11-0521 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.I am weary, let me voteClaire Hein Blanton is an ordained Baptist minister in Houston, Texas. She is currently studying for her PhD in systematic theology and ethics from the University of Aberdeen. Essay: “I am weary, let me vote.”The Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil is director of Short-Term Mission for International Ministries. Essay: “Walking a new walk-engaging in practices that build bridges, break barriers.”The Rev. Mindi Welton-Mitchell is pastor of Queen Anne Baptist Church, in Seattle, Washington, and ministry associate of social media for the Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches USA. Essay: “Zoom Memor...
2020-10-2928 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Spiritual activism: We must constructively engage in politicsMae Elise Cannon, author of the recently published “Beyond Hashtag Activism: Comprehensive Justice in a Complicated Age,” joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on spiritual activism and constructive engagement in politics. Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg.The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.The Chris...
2020-10-2218 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Being a Christian citizen in an election yearImagine what the Church would look like if congregations spent less time on policing public policy (whether it be “pro-life” or “social justice) and more time living a life in conformity with the mind of Christ? Daniel Headrick, associate pastor of Northside Drive Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, suspects a church which followed that servant’s path would be utterly transformed in its missional and spiritual identity. He joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on being a Christian citizen in an election year. Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg...
2020-10-1522 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.The church’s unique role in encouraging and supporting votingSusan Gottshall, director of communication for American Baptist Home Mission Societies joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on the church’s unique role in encouraging and supporting voting. Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter SandbergThe Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. The Chri...
2020-10-0823 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.How to see a miracle when you’re exhaustedThe Rev. Margaret Marcuson helps ministers do their work without wearing out or burning out, through ministry coaching, presentations and online resources which can be found at margaretmarcuson.com. She joins us this week reading her essay, “How to see a miracle when you’re exhausted.”The Rev. Dr. Corey Fields is senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Newark, Deleware. Here he is with his essay, “'Ring Them Bell'”: The Church as the megaphone of hurt and hope.”Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter SandbergThe Christian Citize...
2020-09-2414 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story?Debora Jackson, director of operations for All Girls Allowed, joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on her recent article, “Hamilton and history—Who tells the story?”, and how one’s position in the story dictates whether that story will be viewed as patriotic or traitorous. Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter SandbergThe Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Est...
2020-09-1719 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Beyond the Divisions: Faith and Politics 2020Thank you to this week’s guest, Greg Hunt.Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg.The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev...
2020-09-1025 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Living in God’s image: Despotism or republican democracy?We’re back this week from our summer break and are excited to bring you several new episodes of the podcast over the coming weeks, beginning here with a one-on-one interview between Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas and contributor William Johnson Everett, who’s latest piece, “Living in God’s image: Despotism or republican democracy?” which can be found at christiancitizen.us, challenged us to explore the connection of what kind of political order is fostered by our fundamental God images, symbols and rituals. And How do our basic images of God legitimize or critique our institutions of governance...
2020-09-0322 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Faith and Mental HealthOur theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter SandbergThe Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe...
2020-05-2045 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Lessons amid a disaster: Ministry in response to crisisOur theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter SandbergThe Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe...
2020-04-0137 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Doing ministry in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreakBoth interviews took place on Friday, March 13th. As we’re all now aware, news around the coronavirus changes fast. These interviews, while still very recent, already have some dated pieces of information and we encourage you to continue following the advice of your local leaders, health care professionals and the CDC. On our website, the Christian Citizen has put together a list of resources from the CDC, the American Baptist Home Mission Societies and a link to a ministry group on the ministrElife platform as a way to keep informed and engaged. Those resources can be found at ch...
2020-03-1737 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Tough questions from curious Christians—searching for truth during LentThank you to this week’s guests, the Rev. John Zehring, the Rev. Daniel Headrick and the Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson.Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter SandbergThe Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jef...
2020-03-1026 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Establishing a new civic covenantOur theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter SandbergThe Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe...
2020-03-0417 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Mandate from heaven? A brief primer in political theologyMandate from heaven? A brief primer in political theology by Claire Hein BlantonOur theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter SandbergThe Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the R...
2020-02-2520 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Black history and the Negro problemThe Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. M...
2020-02-1822 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Reflections on Advent: Humility, Fear, Truth, Mercy, and GloryThank you to this week’s guests, Jennifer L. Sanborn, Laura Alden, Dr. Laura Miraz, the Rev. Dr. Eddie Cruz, and the Rev. Kadia A. Edwards.Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter SandbergThe Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by myself, Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev...
2019-12-2418 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.“Nice” is not a biblical wordThank you to this week’s guest the Rev. Margaret Marcuson.Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter SandbergThe Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff...
2019-11-0714 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Reconstruction efforts ongoing two years after Hurricane MaríaThank you to this week’s guests, the Rev. César R. Maurás Torres, Abigail Medina Betancourt and the Rev. Salvador Orellana.The American Baptist Home Mission Societies is currently in the process of raising $300,000 to help transform and bring healing in Puerto Rico. A gift to the Passionary Fund today will help replace a blue tarp with a sound, dry roof. Tens of thousands of residents of Puerto Rico are still living under blue tarps – and it’s been two years since Hurricane Maria stormed the island. Progress is being made but many st...
2019-11-0725 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Returning to the Sunday School MovementThank you to this week’s guest, Dr. Cassandra Carkuff-Williams. Her story, Returning to Sunday School, can be read at christiancitizen.usOur theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter SandbergThe Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by myself, Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev...
2019-10-2329 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Reclaiming the historic understanding of religious liberty for allBrian Kaylor is editor and president of Word&Way. He joins the podcast this week to discuss “reclaiming the historic understanding of religious liberty for all.” More from Rev. Dr. Aidsand Wright-Riggins III can be heard in Kaylor’s interview with him in episode 69 “Baptist Without An Adjective,” on the Word&Way podcast.
Eden Carlton leads the Language Arts Ministry at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, West Chester, Pennsylvania, she joins the podcast with her essay, “Love your neighbor, learn their language.”
David W. Peters served in the United States Marine Corps and in Iraq as an Army chapl...
2019-05-2120 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Blessed are the peacemakers, but what about the troublemakers?The Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon is the executive director of Churches for Middle East Peace and an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church. She is the editor of A Land Full of God: Christian Perspectives on the Holy Land and author of Social Justice Handbook: Small Steps for a Better World as well as other books and publications. She joins us this week with her piece, “Blessed are the peacemakers, but what about the troublemakers?”
The Rev. Dr. Corey Fields is senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Newark, Deleware. He returns to the podcast with...
2019-05-1424 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Faith, mental health, and the rumor of graceCurtis Ramsey-Lucas is editor of The Christian Citizen and in honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, he brings us his latest piece, “Faith, mental health, and the rumor of grace.”
Claire Hein Blanton is an ordained Baptist minister in Houston, Texas. She is currently studying for her PhD in systematic theology and ethics from the University of Aberdeen. This week, she joins the podcast with her contribution: “Welcoming new mothers and making space for postpartum mood disorders in our churches.”
The Rev. Margaret Marcuson helps ministers do their work without wearing out or burning...
2019-05-0716 min