Religion and Justice
Welcome to "Religion and Justice," a podcast brought to you by the Wendland-Cook Program in Religion and Justice at Vanderbilt Divinity School.
Hosted by Gabby Lisi (she/they/he) and George Schmidt (he/him/ours), we explore the intersections of class, religion, labor, and ecology, uncovering their implications for justice.
This podcast is a space for investigation, education, and organizing around these intersections. Join us as we engage in thought-provoking discussions with experts, fostering dialogue for actionable change.
Together, we navigate religion, justice, and solidarity for a more equitable future.
Podcasting since 2023 • 23 episodes
Religion and Justice
Latest Episodes
Critical Petro-Theology and Extraction with Terra Schwerin Rowe
In this episode, Gabby and George talk with Dr. Terra Schwerin Rowe, an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at the University of North Texas. Dr. Rowe is a leading voice in the emerging fields of ene...
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The Drama and the Miracle of Christmas with Joerg Rieger
In this special Christmas episode of Religion and Justice, we are joined by Dr. Joerg Rieger to unpack the profound and often overlooked realities of the nativity story. Far from the idyllic scenes of "Silent Night, Holy Night," Dr. Ri...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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Faith, Exploitation, and the Path Forward
In this special episode, George and Gabby take a backseat as we present a powerful conversation featuring Dr. Joerg Rieger, Dr. Elaine Nogueira-Godsey, and moderated by Dr. Jeremy Posadas. Together, they explore the intertwined exploitation of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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Gustavo Gutiérrez with Joerg Rieger and Jung Mo Sung
In this special episode, we honor the life and legacy of Gustavo Gutiérrez, a towering figure in the realm of liberation theology. Gabby and George sit down with esteemed scholars Jung Mo Sung and Joerg Rieger, both of whom have been infl...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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Capitalism's Climate Denial: The Ecocidal Engine of Our Time with Tad Delay
In this episode of Religion and Justice, we sit down with Dr. Tad DeLay to discuss his latest work, Future of Denial: Ideologies of Climate Change. As global temperatures rise and wildfires, droughts, and floods become more co...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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