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CCDA PodcastWhat is the CCD Philosophy?Four seasoned CCD leaders dive into the 8 Key Components of the Christian Community Development philosophy. Discover how this approach to ministry can restore and transform lives, communities, and systems.Timestamps(~02:55) - Relocation (Jonathan Brooks)(~10:11) - Reconciliation (Sandra Maria Van Opstal)(~15:47) - Redistribution (Mary Nelson)(~23:44) - Leadership Development (Sandra Maria Van Opstal)(~29:33) - Church-Based (Eun Strawser)(~34:17) - Listening to the Community (Mary Nelson)(~40:00) - Wholistic Approach (Eun Strawser)(~46:30) - Empowerment (Jonathan Brooks)Rev. Dr. Eun K. Strawser (she/her) is...2025-07-0854 min
Where Ya From? Podcast95. Chasing Justice with Sandra Van Opstal | Best of WYF?What does the Bible actually say about justice? Is it something we should care about? Inspired by her own family’s journey from Latin America to the United States, author and pastor Sandra Van Opstal has dedicated most of life chasing justice locally and globally. Being on the margins for most of her life—and being an advocate for those underserved in her own congregation and backyard—has shaped her definitions of compassion, kindness, and worship. And she desires to paint the picture of how they are all beautifully intertwined in God’s Word. Hear how her deep love for Scri...2025-04-221h 03
The Telos ChannelThe Check-in: Sandra Van Opstal - Building a Women-Led Movement for PeaceWhat roles can and should women play in peacemaking movements? How can we connect the struggle for justice across contexts in a way that furthers the work of mutual flourishing and collective liberation? What does it mean to be an effective ally, advocate, and friend?This week, we are joined by our friend, author, preacher, trainer, liturgist, activist Sandra Van Opstal. Sandra is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice, a movement led by people of color to mobilize a lifestyle of faith and justice. Sandra recently joined the And Still We Rise Conference p...2025-01-0743 min
Chasing JusticeJustice Work Burnout and Resilience #WeGotThis 😅👥Mikayla Nembhard and Sandra explore how communal self-care and rest sustain long-term justice work. Sandra shares insights on overcoming burnout, processing emotions and offers practical ways to cultivate resilience. Join us to learn how rest can become an act of resistance and why community support is key to staying engaged in the work of justice. Sandra Van Opstal is the Executive Director of Chasing Justice. Sandra is a second-gen Latina living on the west side of Chicago. She is an international speaker, author, and activist. Sandra’s initiatives in holistic justice equip communities aro...2024-12-1824 min
Be the Bridge Podcast with Latasha MorrisonAdvent 2024 - Peace through a Lens of Justice with Sandra María Van OpstalBe the Bridge Board Member, Dr. Will Gravely hosts this conversation with second-generation Latina pastor, activist, author, leading voice on the intersection of faith and justice, and executive director of Chasing Justice Sandra Van Opstal. They explore the concept of peace, particularly in the context of Advent. They discuss the biblical understanding of peace as shalom, which encompasses wholeness, well-being, and communal flourishing.
Sandra emphasizes the importance of justice as a response to the absence of peace and the role of individuals in making peace within their communities. Sandra shares her experiences in the W...2024-12-1336 min
Peace TalksSandra Maria Van OpstalThis Peace Talks conversation with Sandra Maria Van Opstal goes deep into the people and places that shape us. Sandra shares with host Mariah Humphries how reading Scripture with people on the margins inspires her and working in her garden connects her. Sandra Maria Van Opstal is a second-generation Latina pastor, activist, author, and a powerful leading voice on the intersection of faith and justice. She is executive director of Chasing Justice, a BIPOC-led movement that mobilizes the next generation of Christians to live justly. Sandra’s distinctiveness comes from working in both local and global contexts as...2024-09-1943 min
Redeemer Church WichitaWhat if? by Sandra Van OpstalSandra Van Opstal visits and begs the question, "What if?" Sandra Maria Van Opstal, a second-generation Latina, is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice, a movement led by people of color to mobilize a lifestyle of faith and justice . She is an international speaker, author, and activist, recognized for her courageous work in pursuing justice and disrupting oppressive systems within the church. As a global prophetic voice and an active community member on the west-side of Chicago, Sandra’s initiatives in holistic justice equip communities around the world to practice biblical solidarity and mutuality within various so...2023-10-2253 min
Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership with Ruth Haley BartonFROM PATREON: A Special Conversation about Justice with Sandra Van OpstalThis is a replay of an episode we released only to patrons of The Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast. While we take a small hiatus from normal programming to attend to the work of The Transforming Center as well as a special Digital Film Capture project we invite you to revisit some of our previous seasons.
Please visit our website to learn more about the work of The Transforming Center and our Digital Capture project!
For our patrons during the Lent season we recorded a special conversation with Sandra Van...2023-08-2233 min
The Enneagram JourneySandra Van Opstal (8) & Karl Ostroski (1) - Getting Things DoneA groundbreaking show! TEJ's first 8 and 1 conversation!
You probably know Sandra from the Enneagram Daily Reflections Series, she authored 40 Days on Being an 8. If you don't know her yet, get to meet her and her husband Karl in today's episode.
Don't get distracted by the frog talk in the start of this conversation, it's going somewhere...
The importance of Intentionality
"Let's make it happen."
Justice
Parenting
“I have a motivation of how do I make sure no one can scold me for anything.” - Karl (1)
“Rest feels like a choice to me, an...2023-05-171h 11
Where Ya From? Podcast47. "Pursuing the Flourishing of Others" with Sandra Van OpstalWhat does the Bible actually say about justice? Second-generation Latina author, pastor, and activist Sandra Van Opstal has spent her life chasing justice locally and globally. In this episode of VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast, Dr. González joins host Rasool Berry to discuss how Scripture fuels her mission to make change and mobilize the next generation of leaders.Guest Bio:Sandra Maria Van Opstal is a second-generation Latina and the executive director of Chasing Justice. She is an author, pastor, and activist reimagining the intersection of faith and justice. Her work cen...2023-04-251h 01
The Hopeful Activists' PodcastPrayer and ActivismIs prayer a form of activism? Can we pray in hope when we are feeling weighed down or weary of injustice? What can other cultures teach us about how to pray?Abi spoke to Philip Powell from The Justice Conference and Lynne Paterson from Tearfund. They share their journeys of prayer and give us a practical and theological guide of how to pray, listen and remain hopeful in a world of injustice. Tearfund prayer guide.The Justice Conference is on tour! Book your tickets now.You can donate to Tearfund's Emergency A...2023-02-101h 14
The Englewood Review of Books PodcastEpisode 51: Live at CCDA w/Sandra Van Opstal & Robert Chao Romero & Roberto SolisChris had the opportunity to speak with 3 first-time podcast guests at CCDA. They discuss their recent books, genuinely diverse worship and the dynamics of being Latino/a in ministry leadership in our cultural moment.Books & Writing Mentioned in this Episode:If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger) The Next Worship: Glorifying God in a Diverse World by Sandra Van OpstalBrown Church: Five Centuries of Latino/a S...2023-02-0735 min
Be the Bridge Podcast with Latasha Morrison258 - The Next Worship: Glorifying God in a Diverse World with Sandra Maria Van OpstalWhat does it mean that God is global? How can we long for and pursue justice in a beautiful way? Sandra Maria Van Opstal is a second-generation Latina and the executive director of Chasing Justice. She is an amazing author and pastor, leader, and activist joining Latasha Morrison on the Be the Bridge Podcast to answer these questions and more. She powerfully reminds us that we are all connected to one another and that we need one another. They discuss the rich gift that immigrants and refugees are to the church. They talk about the importance of mutuality. And...2022-11-291h 06
Being a Sanctuary PodcastS5/E8: The Marginalized Matter w/ Sandra Van OpstalJustice has become such a trendy topic but we forget there are people behind each injustice. In this episode, we talk about who are the people who are part of marginalized groups and communities and how we can serve them better with how we communicate to them but also about them. Whether you’re a person that belongs to a marginalized group or not, this is a session that engages you in new ways and approaches on how to have mindful and significant conversations around justice.
This is actual a portion of one of our Compassionate Conversations Sessions founder here: ht...2022-11-1648 minBe the Bridge Podcast with Latasha Morrison256 - A Deep Look into the Enneagram through a Racial Justice Lens with Milton StewartMilton Stewart joins Latasha Morrison on the Be the Bridge Podcast for an episode dedicated to the Enneagram! As the founder of Kaizen Careers, Coaching and Consulting LLC and one of the very few African American male Enneagram teachers in the world, Milton brings his expertise and wisdom to a conversation unlike others revolving around this tool for self-awareness and empathy. They look at the origins of the Enneagram, how it helps in communication, and how the Enneagram can aid in conversations around racial justice. Milton and Latasha share how important self-awareness is in the journey of caring for...2022-10-181h 05
Chasing JusticeEpisode 101:Why Chase Justice Together?Welcome to Chasing Justice Season Two. Professionalizing justice work is unhelpful. I hope you are ready to rebuild a just world by pursuing our collective liberation and flourishing. In this intro episode Sandra frames why we get stuck in ideas and what we need to move forward. Sandra Van Opstal is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice. She has spent years advocating and training the next generation of Christian justice-seekers. Live Justly Cohorts for emerging leaders start October 13th. Apply now at ChasingJustice.com/livejustly. Subscribe to the podcast to hear thi...2022-10-0108 min
After IVE49: Urbana 22 Preview: Get to Know Your Worship Director! || Imer SantiagoOur next Urbana 22 sneak peak as we get to know our Worship Director, Imer Santiago! Imer shares how Urbana has transformed his life beyond worship leading, how God is preparing him and his team to lead us this December, AND also plays a special version of an Urbana 22 SONG just for After IV!More From Imer:The Next Worship by Sandra Van OpstalDon't forget your 40% Alumni discount on all IVP books. FOR LIFE! (REGISTER HERE if you haven't already)Instagram: @imersantiagoUrbana 22: December 28-31 in Indianapolis, INGet Registered!Save $100: U22ALUMNI (Discount...2022-09-0629 min
That Makes Total Sense!Episode 155 – Sandra Maria Van OpstalWhat a joy to speak with Sandra Van Opstal again for the podcast! This time we talked about her timeless book that’s getting a new release, The Next Worship. Originally published in 2016, this message is as relevant for the church today as it was when it first appeared in bookstores (in some ways, maybe … Continue reading Episode 155 – Sandra Maria Van Opstal2022-08-011h 06
Pondering TheologianInterview with Dani Postma Part #2In this episode we continue the conversation with my good friend and fellow seminarian Dani Postma. Again, lots of questions, lots of chuckles, and some pondering, come check it out.
Dani mentions and recommends the checking out:, Julian of Norwich, Walter Brueggemann, Barbara Brown Taylor, and Sandra Van Opstal.
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Saved by the CityWhen Did Being Good Get So Dang Hard? + Sandra Maria Van Opstal
Recycle. Upcycle. Bicycle. Look, most of us really want to be good, ethical people. We want to make the world a better place. We want our clothes to be sustainably made by people receiving fair wages. We don't want the ocean to be full of plastic islands. And we'd rather chickens roamed free of cages.But the complexities of our modern, globalized world make being a good person more difficult than ever. Honestly, it can feel overwhelming! And discouraging! Katelyn and Roxy talk with Sandra Maria Van Opstal, a longtime activist dedicated to disrupting oppressive sy...2022-05-2546 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandPower Shift Edition: Interview with Sandra Maria Van OpstalWelcome to the fifth episode of the Power Shift Edition podcast season, another beautiful collaboration between Danielle Strickland and World Vision. We are connecting with people at the intersection of power shifting around the world, including World Vision staff. In this episode, Danielle interviews Sandra Maria Van Opstal. Sandra is a second-generation Latina pastor, activist, author, and a powerful leading voice on the intersection of faith and justice. She is executive director of Chasing Justice, a BIPOC-led movement that mobilizes Christians to live justly. Sandra’s distinctiveness comes from working in both local and global contexts as a p...2022-05-1852 min
Be the Bridge Podcast with Latasha Morrison244 - Take it to the Bridge: A Conversation on Glocal Worship with Tongan American Creative Artist Aisea TaimaniMusic has the power to transform and transcend; it can build bridges and recognize intersections. Tongan American creative artist, Aisea Taimani’s honest music does just that. Listen in as he discusses glocal worship with Be the Bridge founder and podcast host, Latasha Morrison. They dive into the value of different worship styles and the necessity of experiencing them. This conversation is a reminder of the intentionally diverse creation of God and the amazing beauty found in the church. Glocal worship is an invitation to celebrate and to lament, to hope and to empathize as we work to bring Go...2022-05-031h 18
Life & FaithA Good Look in the MirrorThe Enneagram helps us ask questions like: who am I, and is who I am good?---I strive for perfection. I am prepared for any disaster. I seek out experiences that I know will make me feel happy or excited.Have you heard people say “I’m a seven” or “oh, that’s because you’re a five” … if you’re not familiar with the Enneagram, a model which describes people in terms of nine interrelated personality types, that will sound like gibberish. And if you’re into the Enneagra...2022-03-3034 minLife & FaithA Good Look in the MirrorThe Enneagram helps us ask questions like: who am I, and is who I am good?---I strive for perfection. I am prepared for any disaster. I seek out experiences that I know will make me feel happy or excited.Have you heard people say “I’m a seven” or “oh, that’s because you’re a five” … if you’re not familiar with the Enneagram, a model which describes people in terms of nine interrelated personality types, that will sound like gibberish. And if you’re into the Enneagra...2022-03-3034 min
20 Minute TakesSandra Van Opstal, Karl Ostroski & Justice ParentingLiving justly can be tricky; parenting children to live justly can be all the more complicated. This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with Sandra Van Opstal and Karl Ostroski about justice parenting. Sandra is a pastor, activist, and executive director of Chasing Justice and Karl is a an information technology consultant. Listen in as they talk through their intentions as they help their kids navigate the world, the joys and complexities of fostering, and practical tips for how to lead families to live justly. (This episode is longer than most, but we believe the extra content is...2022-03-2333 min
Let Your Ears Be the Gateway to Knowledge With Full AudiobookForty Days on Being an Eight Audiobook by Sandra Maria Van OpstalListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 568813
Title: Forty Days on Being an Eight
Author: Sandra Maria Van Opstal
Narrator: Raquel Beattie
Format: Unabridged
Length: 03:03:45
Language: English
Release date: 03-15-22
Publisher: Christianaudio.com
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Prayer, Counseling & Inspirational
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What is it like to be an Enneagram Eight?
'Fósforito! The explosion happened so quickly there was no stopping it. My mother called me 'tiny match' when she would see this fire exploding from me.' This is how Latina pastor, activist, and worship leader, Sandra Maria Van Opstal, describes her experience as a...2022-03-153h 03
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Title: Forty Days on Being an Eight
Author: Sandra Maria Van Opstal
Narrator: Raquel Beattie
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 3 minutes
Release date: March 15, 2022
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
What is it like to be an Enneagram Eight? 'Fósforito! The explosion happened so quickly there was no stopping it. My mother called me 'tiny match' when she would see this fire exploding from me.' This is how Latina pastor, activist, and worship leader, Sandra Maria Van Opstal, describes her experience as an Eight. There came a point in h...2022-03-153h 03
ChurchPulse Weekly100 | Sandra Van Opstal on How Self Assessment is Really for the Sake of Others, the Enneagram and Pursuing JusticeSend us a textSandra Van Opstal (pastor, author and activist) joins David Kinnaman to talk about the transformative power of the Enneagram, why self-reflection is essential for every leader’s development journey and how the Church can move beyond relief work into pursuing justice. – State of Your Church: Barna’s State of Your Church webcast will give you new data-informed insights into how people are growing in their faith and will equip you with powerful tools to help you measure what matters in your own church ministries. This free 90-m...2022-02-1046 min
Open to WonderWorship, Justice, and the Two Words That Can Shape How We Love Our Neighbors with Sandra Van Opstal | Bonus EpisodeSandra Van Opstal, executive director and co-founder of Chasing Justice, joins hosts Karen and Chris to discuss how “worship without justice is just not worship.” They also explore how the choices we make about what to spend, what to give and what to keep are connected to justice; the two words that can shape our practice of loving our neighbors; and why it would be great to have a 7 year old in every small group!
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Forty Days on Being an Eight, Enneagram Daily Reflections
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Race and RedemptionFaith, Justice & a Little Bit of Enneagram with Sandra Maria Van Opstalhttp://www.sandravanopstal.com/Forty Days on Being an 8 (book)
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The Enneagram JourneySandra Maria Van Opstal - 40 Days on Being an 8The series of Enneagram Daily Reflections authors continues today with Enneagram 8, Sandra Maria Van Opstal! "Fósforito! The explosion happened so quickly there was no stopping it. My mother called me 'tiny match' when she would see this fire exploding from me." This is how Latina pastor, activist, and worship leader, Sandra Maria Van Opstal, describes her experience as an Eight. There came a point in her life when she saw how her fiery explosions were undermining her leadership. A wise spiritual director helped her discover how the Enneagram could reveal more about both her gifts and her weaknesses. Sa...2022-01-2755 min
Christian Podcast™#42 - ENNEAGRAM 8 ACTIVIST PASTOR // SANDRA MARIA VAN OSPTALSandra Maria Van Opstal is Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice. Enneagram 8, She is second-generation Latina pastor, activist, author and a powerful leading voice on the intersection of faith and justice.
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That Makes Total Sense!Episode 127 – Sandra Maria Van OpstalYou do not have to be an Enneagram 8 (or even know what the Enneagram is) to enjoy this episode! Sandra Maria Van Opstal has written an incredible devotional as part of a series published by InterVarsity Press called Forty Days on Being an Eight. The point of our conversation in this episode was not … Continue reading Episode 127 – Sandra Maria Van Opstal2022-01-1649 min
The Learner's Corner with Caleb MasonEpisode 249: Sandra Maria Van Opstal On Being an Enneagram Eight (What to Know, How to Love, and What You Can Learn From Them)In this episode, Caleb talks with Sandra Maria Van Postal about her book, Forty Days On Being a Eight.Links MentionedSandra Maria Van OpstalForty Days On Being a Eight by Sandra Maria Van Opstal2021-10-261h 02
The Every Voice Now PodcastThree More Enneagram Authors of Color? No Problem!As we count down to the release of the final volume of the Enneagram Daily Reflections series (Forty Days on Being an Eight by Sandra Maria Van Opstal on October 26, 2021), we wanted to feature another set of three authors of color in the second of our two supersized Enneagram episodes. This show features Sandra, Juanita Rasmus (Forty Days on Being a One), and Morgan Harper Nichols (Forty Days on Being a Five) in an honest and vulnerable series of conversations that demonstrates the ways the Enneagram can be a helpful tool as well as the challenges that come from...2021-10-181h 09
Conversations on A More Beautiful WayThe Diversity Gap: Lead with Courage - w/ Sandra Maria Van OpstalChapter 7: Lead with Courage - w/ Sandra Maria Van OpstalInsight: People don’t just want a job; people want to belong.Action: Your intentionality and vulnerability as the leader set the tone for how much belonging is possible. Your willingness to own your journey of growth and change paves the way for others working in your organization.Now for today’s conversation, you get to learn from the brilliant Sandra Maria Van Opstal. I have known Sandra for many years and am always inspired by how her activism and leadership are...2021-09-2833 min
Mosaic Church LondonPTE Ep.15 | Listening To God Series #4 Sandra Van Opstal On Learning to Experience God In New WaysPTE Ep.15 | Listening To God Series #4 Sandra Van Opstal On Learning to Experience God In New Ways by Mosaic Church London2021-08-1947 minChasing JusticeLiberation for the Long HaulHow do you bring your concerns for the injustice of your own community without taking up space with others? How can we see anti-racism as a journey and not a fight? In this episode, which was originally a patreon exclusive, Kathy and Sandra speak the truth about long lasting collaboration. Also this is Kathy’s last official episode with Chasing Justice, so don't miss it! For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book, Rais...2021-07-2251 min
The Roll DownA Steady Lifeline (Season Finale)This season finale is a sweet celebration between our hosts as they reflect on what this experience has meant to them thus far. It has served as a steady lifeline for us all in the midst of the challenging last year. It has also been a warm welcome to the journey that they are on individually and collectively as they show up week after week bringing their full authentic selves to the conversation. In efforts to be good stewards of what God entrusted us with, we will continue to create a space for people of co...2021-07-2155 min
Flourishing CommunitiesReconciliationWill this be the episode where Andy and Caroline’s friendship finally blows up? Their conversation covers everything from tv shows (no surprise) to Scripture as they fill in a picture of how reconciliation can lead to flourishing. We also hear a glimpse of Caroline’s story as she retells the fear she had of being disowned by her parents. Show NotesSandra Van Opstal’s Talk - ReconciliationChasing Justice instagramRoadmap to Reconciliation 2.0 by Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter-McNeilFollow us at: @iv.flou...2021-07-0934 min
The Roll DownIt's The Range For MeThis episode is a thought-provoking discussion about the many and varied topics we’ve covered in Season 1 from the state of our country to the multifaceted suffering we endure and everything in between. Our guests share about the ways that they were met, challenged, and spurred on towards hope and healing in their pursuit of justice. We are being joined by a returning and beloved guest, Emma Tautolo, as well as by first time guests, Sandra Van Opstal and Tyler Burns. Sandra is the Executive Director and Founder of Chasing Justice and Tyler is the VP o...2021-07-071h 13Flourishing CommunitiesMutualityWill this be the episode where Andy and Caroline’s friendship finally blows up? Their conversation covers everything from tv shows (no surprise) to Scripture as they fill in a picture of how reconciliation can lead to flourishing. We also hear a glimpse of Caroline’s story as she retells the fear she had of being disowned by her parents. Show NotesSandra Van Opstal’s Talk - ReconciliationChasing Justice instagramRoadmap to Reconciliation 2.0 by Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter-McNeilFollow us at: @iv.flou...2021-07-0238 min
Chasing JusticeBIPOC Reality Check w/Tyler Burns (Part 2)It's time for Part 2 of this dialogue! Conversations about collective identity are important but what does a BIPOC existence offer us as distinct communities of color? Are there communities that like the term more than others? How does our daily reality shape whether or not we will lean into an identity beyond Blackness or Latinidad? When there is so much work that needs to be done even in those distinct identities who has the energy to take on more? Tyler Burns, VP of Brand and Story, joins Sandra Van Opstal in a reality check on...2021-06-3033 min
Chasing JusticeBIPOC Reality Check w/Tyler Burns (Part 1)Conversations about collective identity are important but what does a BIPOC existence offer us as distinct communities of color? Are there communities that like the term more than others? How does our daily reality shape whether or not we will lean into an identity beyond Blackness or Latinidad? When there is so much work that needs to be done even in those distinct identities who has the energy to take on more? Tyler Burns, VP of Brand and Story, joins Sandra Van Opstal in a reality check on why these questions are necessary for our BIPOC identity...2021-06-2339 min
Chasing JusticeBIPOC": To Use or Not to Use (Part 2)Collective socio-political terms such as "Asian American", "BIPOC", and "POC" were developed over generations. Are these terms helpful or harmful for communities of color? What is gained or lost when we use them? This straightforward conversation between Kathy and Sandra went so deep, so fast that we had to split it into two parts. Lean in and interrogate with them how our faith informs our sense of identity in communities of color. For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for...2021-06-1635 min
Chasing Justice"BIPOC": To Use or Not to Use (Part 1)Collective socio-political terms such as "Asian American", "BIPOC", and "POC" were developed over generations. Are these terms helpful or harmful for communities of color? What is gained or lost when we use them? This straightforward conversation between Kathy and Sandra went so deep, so fast that we had to split it into two parts. Lean in and interrogate with them how our faith informs our sense of identity in communities of color. For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social...2021-06-0932 min
Chasing JusticeHow Race and Culture Shapes Our Justice WorkKathy and Sandra offer their expertise from mentoring BIPOC leaders on why ethnic identity development is critical for the work of justice. Hear from their wisdom on the process of identity formation and how coming home to oneself makes us a force in against white supremacy and injustice. They even go through Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatums stages on Identity formation. When we understand our past and ourselves more deeply we can create a future in which we integrate Jesus and Jesus. Learn how we can pursue goodness and beauty in every vocation and circumstance as people who l...2021-05-1956 min
Shake the DustSandra Maria Van Opstal on Neighboring Well and Leading the Church as a Woman of ColorThis week the team sits down with Sandra Maria Van Opstal, who is an author, preacher, activist, and the Executive Director of the non-profit Chasing Justice. We talk with her about her work, the challenges women of color face leading as activists and pastors, what keeps her motivated and joyful, and a lot more. Shake the Dust is a podcast of KTF Press. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Find transcripts of this show, sign up for our free mailing list, and subscribe to our blog at KTFPress.com. Hosts: Jonathan Walton – follow him on ...2021-05-1455 min
Chasing JusticeMedia's Influence in Collective LiberationMedia can hurt or heal us in our journey towards collective liberation. Kathy and Sandra talk about the role of media from Kathy's professional experience. They also tackle policing, doomscrolling, and messy conversations media. Hear about their favorite shows that hold space for processing that some of our churches do not. How is it that Shondaland and Marvel are inviting nuance and vulnerability that multi-ethnic justice spaces are not having? AND...At the end we have an exciting announcement! For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the...2021-05-0548 min
Msingi TalksEp 17: Sandra Maria Van Opstal on Justice Worship and the Local CommunityIn this podcast episode, Carol and Sandra explore the connections between pursuing justice, worship music, and the embodiment of all these within the local community.Sandra Maria Van Opstal, a second-generation Latina, is co-founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice, a movement led by people of color to mobilize a lifestyle of faith and justice.Find out more about Chasing Justice at https://chasingjustice.com/about/Follow Sandra on Instagram and Twitter @sandravanopstal.Msingi Talks is a podcast hosted by Msingi Trust that ventures deeper and makes connections in the world...2021-05-051h 09
Chasing JusticeMarching Towards Collective LiberationSandra and Kathy help us take a collective breath together as we process the Chauvin verdict, the murders of young black and brown lives, and as we continually face a system that is designed to dehumanize BIPOC bodies. Sandra shares about her experience at the marches and why culture and beauty matter to how we process injustice. They helps us consider why a symphony of our responses in each of our distinct communal experiences is what we need for this justice journey to work. For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating...2021-04-2838 min
Chasing JusticeThe Lifestyle of Collective LiberationWhite supremacy sucks for all of us. What do we embody our collective liberation in a lifestyle of justice? What it mean to be a neighbor who is seeking justice? We can talk about justice, without locally living our love in public. Hear concrete examples of ways BIPOC leaders are practicing embodied solidarity. Allow the stories to encourage and challenge us to chase justice together. For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book, Raise Your...2021-04-2141 min
Saved by the CityWhite Women Aren't Being Called Out, They're Being Called In
NYC is an incredibly diverse city — it's also an incredibly divided one. In the wake of so much racial reckoning in this country, Katelyn and Roxy wrestle with their role as white women. What does it mean for white women to be good allies in anti-racist work (without centering themselves)? The hosts speak with author, activist and teacher Lisa Sharon Harper about how to “show up” for conversations on race and Katelyn and Roxy take on her assignment to understand their own family history.Every step toward anti-racism is an important step. Lisa Sharon Harper has wisdom to hea...2021-04-2151 min
The Mestizo PodcastS2E3 - Decolonizing Multi-Ethnic ChurchesOn this episode, we are joined by Sandra Maria Van Opstal, author of The Next Worship and Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice, a movement led by people of color to mobilize a lifestyle of faith and justice. We look at the failure of the multi-ethnic church movement, and we ask the question, “What does a multiethnic/multiracial church look like when whiteness is decentered?”Support the Mestizo Podcast by giving today.Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Leave us a message at 312-725-2995. Leave us a 30 second voicemail with your...2021-03-311h 00
ForewordRev. Sandra María Van OpstalIn this episode, Dr. Madison Pierce and Dr. Josh Jipp interview TEDS alumna Rev. Sandra María Van Opstal, Co-founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice, a movement led by people of color to mobilize a lifestyle of faith and justice.Josh and Madison talk to Sandra about her calling to equip BIPOC leaders and to help predominately White organizations develop hospitable and multi-ethnic spaces characterized by mutual love and respect.We hope you learn as much as we did!Want to check out more of the Rev Van Opstal's work? Check out h...2021-03-3055 min
Chasing JusticeTelling Stories Toward Collective LiberationWhat is an acceptable ‘American’ story? Why some stories seen as normative and others categorized as ‘foreign’. Kathy and Sandra talk about the Golden Globe winning movie Minari and why telling our story is not only for our freedom but to confront false narratives and pursue our collective liberation. For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book, Raise Your Voice, is a powerful guide teaching others to raise their voices wherever they are. Sandra Va...2021-03-1046 min
Chasing JusticeThe Holy Work of Collective LiberationHow can we advocate for ourselves and others? How do we hold space for one another and with one another? This episode features a conversation between our hosts Sandra Van Opstal and Kathy Khang about exploring what collective liberation looks like for each of us as we move forward. This is the work of Chasing Justice, the unglamorous, uncomfortable conversation of showing up for one another. Listen in as we continue to have deeper conversations between our communities. For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is...2021-03-0336 minThe Mestizo PodcastS2 Trailer - Regresa Lo BuenoAhora si que se complica la cosa! Familia! Welcome back for a second season of the Mestizo Podcast, the show for the mixed people of the mixed church. I’m your host, Emanuel Padilla, and along with la Dra. Elizabeth Conde-Frazier, World Outspoken, and the Association for Hispanic Theological Education les invito a explorar the complicated racial and cultural challenges of being part of, serving in, and growing a migrant church en el ciglo 21. As the second and third generation step into leadership in the church, the racial dynamics get complicated. How does a mestizo church reflect th...2021-03-0101 min
Chasing JusticeAnti-Asian Racism and Collective Liberation (Part 2)Season Two continues with the second half of our dynamic conversation with co-host Kathy Khang as she bring in her longtime friends Barnabas Lin and Jazzy Johnson to address inter-ethnic solidarity. In Part 1, they spoke to 'grief policing' and making space for one another's stories. They go even deeper in Part 2. This conversation is beautifully and painfully honest. For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book, Raise Your Voice, is a powerful guide teaching...2021-02-2432 min
Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle StricklandSandra Maria Van Opstal - a Prophetic VoiceS07 E05 This week on the Danielle Strickland Podcast, season Mind Blown, Danielle and James were honoured to be joined by guest Sandra Van Opstal! It was a conversation filled with revelation, challenge, tension, joy AND practical ideas. This episode will help us all move toward being a Kingdom people!Sandra Maria Van Opstal, a second-generation Latina, pastors at Grace and Peace Community on the west-side of Chicago. She is a preacher, liturgist and activist who re-imagining the intersection of worship and justice.In her fifteen years with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Sandra mobilized thousands of co...2021-02-1849 min
Chasing JusticeAnti-Asian Racism and Collective Liberation (Part 1)Season two starts with a dynamic conversation with our co-host Kathy Khang as she bring in her longtime friends Barnabas Lin and Jazzy Johnson to address inter-ethnic solidarity. In Part 1 they speak to 'grief policing' and making space for one another's stories. This conversation is beautifully and painfully honest. For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book, Raise Your Voice, is a powerful guide teaching others to raise their voices wherever they are. ...2021-02-1739 min
Con ConfianzaS3.E5. Discover Who God Made You To Be (Charlene Accetturo)We're all on a journey when it comes to our ethnic identity ... whether we realize it or not! In this episode, Steve sits down with Charlene Accetturo to talk about her discoveries and wrestling with her AfroLatina roots (literally).Charlene is an entrepreneur and business owner. She's Dominican and Puerto Rican. She's a worship leader and a hair stylist based in Tampa, FL.NOTESIn today's episode, Charlene and Steve reference Sandra Maria van Opstal's book The Next Worship and its 3 part model: hospitality, mutuality, and solidarity.Charlene is available on Facebook...2020-12-1644 min
The ProtagonistasOn Recentering PowerIn the last interview episode of 2020 Kat chats with author, speaker, pastor (and so much more) Sandra Van Opstal!
Kat and Sandra chat about Sandra’s upbringing: being the daughter of immigrants and how that has influenced the way she teaches and leads others in navigating their place in the world. Kat and Sandra also chat about recentering power and why we specifically need to center historically vulnerable women.
Sandra also shares about how her experiences in different denominations and within different communities has led her to believe that it’s our uniqueness and our differences that give us an oppo...2020-10-281h 03
Inverse PodcastSandra Maria Van Opstal: Who Will Be a WitnessAs a special bonus for our listeners, we have created a series to commemorate Inverse Podcast co-host Dr Drew Hart's brand new book *Who Will Be a Witness: Igniting Activism For God's Justice, Love and Deliverance.* In these additional episodes we will interview friends and co-workers to discuss chapter by chapter Drew's new book. These conversations were recorded in community with friends from around the world as past of Inverse's ongoing work to create formation experiences that deepen our witness to God's justice, love and deliverance.
*Who Will Be a Witness* offers a vision for communities of faith to organize...2020-10-2135 min
Chasing JusticeAOC and Our Culture of Misogyny“…you can be a powerful man and accost women. You can have daughters and accost women without remorse. You can be married and accost women. You can take photos and project an image to the world of being a family man and accost women without remorse and with a sense of impunity. It happens every day in this country. It happened here on the steps of our nation’s Capitol. It happens when individuals who hold the highest office in this land admit, admit to hurting women, and using this language against all of us.” These comments were part...2020-09-2237 min
Chasing JusticeReconstructing FaithWhat happens when we demolish without having a commitment to rebuild? How will it impact our faith if we just tear it down? Deconstruction and reconstruction requires reflection, guides, and a diverse community so we can keep ourselves honest. Sandra and Kathy are back with a vulnerable conversation about the cost of interrogating our faith as people of color. This candid dialogue helps us to know why it’s important to center communities who have typically been marginalized and how that brings hope along the way in our path towards rebuilding. For those who are unfam...2020-09-0240 min
Christian Souljah"Losing My Religion"...Decolonizing Your Theology Pt. 1#7. Justine, Andres, and Abdullah begin a three-part series on decolonizing your theology. In this episode they discuss what the idea of colonized theology means and give some examples (some from their own lives) of what it looks like. They discuss research on the racial attitudes of Christians from PRRI, Pew Research Center, The Barna Group and others, as well as some helpful books to learn about the history of racist iseaas and whiteness. Abdullah discusses a very poignant example of racist ideas he perpetuated during his ministry career.Rich Nathan Tweet : https://twitter.com...2020-08-271h 08Inverse PodcastSandra Van Opstal -Hearing Amos Over the Noise of the Priests of BethelIn this moment we need to hear from Pastor Sandra Van Opstal. Celebrity worship pastors using their social media to shut down people lifting up Amos. Other celebrity worship leaders lead revivals that provide the soundtrack for Trump-style white supremacy that risks more lives during a pandemic that has claimed the lives of 163,000 people in the U.S.A. already. All this to sing over the top of people protesting injustices, sometimes literally in the places people like George Floyd have been murdered, without the family’s permission or the communities consent. When we thought of people to speak into th...2020-08-171h 29
Reclaiming My Theology...From White Supremacy in WorshipBrandi is joined by Sandra Van Opstal of Chasing Justice (https://chasingjustice.com/about/) to talk about white supremacy in how we see, experience, and practice worship. She offers invitations to reclaim our humanity from internalized racism, from...honestly, just bad music, and from practices that don't actually reflect who God is and what God is doing in the world. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate, review, and if you feel like it, join us on patreon for extra content as well as other available perks. Transcripts are available about a week af...2020-08-131h 02
Lead Stories PodcastLead Voices with Sandra Maria Van Opstal #SummerReplayThis week's #SummerReplay features a LEAD VOICES interview recorded in 2017 with Pastor Sandra Maria Van Opstal on the topic of multiethnic leadership and worship. She is a liturgist and activist who is passionate about re-imagining worship that mobilizes for reconciliation and justice. Check her out at: http://www.sandravanopstal.com/ Also, get her new book The Next Worship here: http://www.sandravanopstal.com/the-next-worship/ https://twitter.com/sandravanopstal https://www.instagram.com/sandravanopstal/ Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Twitter: @LeadStoriesVox Inst...2020-08-1353 min
The Evolving Faith PodcastYour Woke-ness is Not Worship with Sandra Maria Van OpstalThis week, pastor, activist, and liturgist Sandra Maria Van Opstal challenges us to reimagine the intersection of worship and justice. She explores the impact of white supremacy on an evolving faith, worship, and justice work, leads us to learn from the global church and how justice is sustained. She then places a demand on all of us to move forward and engage. Then Sarah and Jeff have a conversation about the prophet Amos, the balance of contemplation with action, and discomfort. P.S. There is some grown-up language in this episode. Again. 2020-08-1200 min
Chasing JusticeDeconstruction or Decolonization?“People of color decolonize, but white people deconstruct” "What does the process look like for women of color and how does this look different for my white counterparts? What do we believe, and why do we react a certain way when we hear things that challenge that belief? Sandra and Kathy are back with an important conversation about Christian beliefs, deconstruction, and reconstruction for people of color. How do our lived experiences intersect with our faith and our ethics? For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for just...2020-08-0643 min
Chasing JusticeChasing Justice in Our Bodies"Why does it seem like no matter what, you're made to feel bad for who you are?" "What would it look like for us to just accept who we are, know that it's meaningful and live out of that bold reality?" Part 5 of our 5-Part Podcast Series with Sandra Van Opstal and Kathy Khang features a life-giving conversation about chasing justice in our bodies. "What does it mean to speak about the things we do in the bodies we have?" Kathy and Sandra candidly discuss what it means to show up and accept who...2020-07-3039 min
Chasing JusticeOur LanguageWhat can our movie categories teach us about language? What does it mean to preserve our language within our community? We’re back with the next part of of our 5-Part Podcast Series with Sandra Van Opstal and Kathy Khang features an important conversation about the experiences of language that they’ve had in their adult lives. They answer the key question: “How do we keep and honor our language despite attempts to remove or devalue it?” For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board ch...2020-07-2934 min
Chasing JusticeEmpathy & EnvyPart 3 of our 5-Part Podcast Series with Sandra Van Opstal and Kathy Khang features a conversation about “empathy and envy”. Kathy and Sandra discuss what it means to chase justice in different life stages and the responsibility each of us has to carry the work of justice in our unique situations. They also share how the forces of patriarchy and scarcity creates envy in our hearts. For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book, Raise Your...2020-07-2227 min
Do JusticeChasing Justice with Sandra Maria Van Opstal | Season 1 Ep. 2In this episode host Kate Kooyman calls Sandra Maria Van Opstal one of her “justice crushes.” They dive right into conversation about worship and justice starting with Sandra’s book The Next Worship. Besides writing books Sandra is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Chasing Justice and the Preaching Pastor at Grace and Peace Church.
The Reformed family is a diverse family with a diverse range of opinions. Not all perspectives expressed on the podcast represent the official positions of the Christian Reformed Church.2020-07-1428 min