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20 Minute TakesGary VanderPol: Engaging Climate Justice Practically & CommunallyThis week, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with author, theologian, and pastor, Gary VanderPol. They discuss climate justice, and practical ways that faith communities can approach Christ-centered climate action prayerfully, personally, and politically. If you're interested in learning more about how to start up climate action small groups at your church, you can email Gary here: garyvp@gmail.com20 Minute Takes is a production of Christians for Social ActionHosted by Nikki Toyama-Szeto Produced by David de LeonEditing & Mixing by Wiloza MediaMusic by Andre Henry2025-05-2826 min
The determinetruth PodcastGlobal Warming and the ChurchIn this episode, Rob interviews Gary VanderPol as they discuss global warming and the church. Gary gives some practical insights with regard to steps we can take to make a difference.
Gary is a professor, pastor, and activist. He has taught at seminaries in Costa Rica and Denver and pastored Evangelical Covenant churches in Oakland, Berkeley, and Boston. With Soong-Chan Rah he co-wrote Return to Justice: Six Movements that Ignited our Contemporary Evangelical Conscience. He holds a doctorate in the history of global Christianity from Boston University. He is currently coaching and cheering on churches that want to d...2023-11-1344 min
Let's Talk: Faith & JusticeChristian Climate Activism: A Story and Continuous CallTune in to this special episode as Elizabeth has the fortunate opportunity to fellowship with Gary VanderPol, a longtime friend and supporter of BFJN. Having been a former board chair of BFJN many years ago, Gary was very thankful to be able to join BFJN's Fall 2023 Book Club which just wrapped up last week. Gary will share in this episode about his servant leadership as senior pastor of Church without Walls in Berkeley, California, experience in ministry, and passion to responding to God's call of justice - especially as it pertains to global warming and climate action.2023-10-2634 min
Can I Say This At Church‽Talking about Atonement with Mako NagasawaSupport the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode TranscriptYou and I are being, and becoming all at once in a constant state of being healed. Guest Bio:Mako Nagasawa is the founder, Executive Director of the Anástasis Center. He grew up in Cerritos, CA and went north to Stanford, where he studied Industrial Engineering and Public Policy, with a focus on education. He worked at Intel Corp for 6 years while serving a Spanish-speaking ministry to Mexican immigrants in East Palo Alto, CA. He married Ming in May, 1999 and moved to Boston, MA. He t...2022-02-281h 10
Main - all mp3'sPentecost Sunday - AudioJoin us for a special joint worship service with Church Without Walls to celebrate Pentecost Sunday and the partnership of our churches! Pastor Gary VanderPol and Caitlyn Lim will be co-teaching a message on the power of the Holy Spirit to grasp God’s love within the Church in order to overflow from the Church. Get ready to worship, fellowship, and take communion together in breakout rooms at the conclusion of service! See you there!2021-05-2424 min
Main - all mp3'sPentecost Sunday - AudioJoin us for a special joint worship service with Church Without Walls to celebrate Pentecost Sunday and the partnership of our churches! Pastor Gary VanderPol and Caitlyn Lim will be co-teaching a message on the power of the Holy Spirit to grasp God’s love within the Church in order to overflow from the Church. Get ready to worship, fellowship, and take communion together in breakout rooms at the conclusion of service! See you there!2021-05-2424 min
Main - all mp3'sOur Prophetic Opportunity - AudioOur guest speaker, Pastor Gary Vanderpol, tells us about our opportunity regarding the environment.2020-05-2524 min
Main - all mp3'sOur Prophetic Opportunity - AudioOur guest speaker, Pastor Gary Vanderpol, tells us about our opportunity regarding the environment.2020-05-2524 min
Main - all mp3'sWith You Always - AudioThree speakers - one scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Hear questions and thoughts that Jordan Kong, Cindy Yip and Pastor Gary VanderPol have on this familiar passage. Do they come up with the same things you thought of?2019-12-2230 min
Main - all mp3'sWith You Always - AudioThree speakers - one scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Hear questions and thoughts that Jordan Kong, Cindy Yip and Pastor Gary VanderPol have on this familiar passage. Do they come up with the same things you thought of?2019-12-2230 min