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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.
Episodes
21 episodes
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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1:10:08
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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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33:23
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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55:24
Deep Solidarity: Rethinking Ecology, Economics, and Religion with Joerg Rieger
In this episode, Gabby and George dive into the connections between ecological exploitation, economic inequality, and religion with renowned theologian Joerg Rieger. As the founder of the Wendland-Cook Program in Religion and Justice at Vanderb...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:02:46
Solidarity in Times of Helplessness with Priscila Alves Gonçalves da Silva
In this episode, we sit down with theologian Priscila Alves Gonçalves da Silva to explore how faith, solidarity, and human resilience intersect in times of socio-economic despair. Drawing on her personal experiences growing up in the favelas of...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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57:36
The South's Role in the Social Gospel Movement with Yolanda Pierce, Joerg Rieger, Paul Lim, and Aaron Stauffer (S2:E1)
In this special episode, George and I take a break from hanging out with our guests and let Aaron Stauffer lead! Join Aaron, Director of Online Learning at Vanderbilt Divinity School, as he leads a compelling conversation with thre...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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54:10
Decapitalizing the Means of Thriving with Gabriella Lettini, Tim Van Meter, and Jeremy Posadas (S1:E15)
In this episode, we explore the intersection of religion, ecology, and economics through the lens of the Wendland-Cook Program's "Liberating People and the Planet" series. We delve into how capitalism entangles communities in destructive ways a...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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58:00
Flooding in Appalachia: A Call to Redemptive Work with Robert Kell (S1:E14)
In this episode, hosts Gabby Lisi and George Schmidt are joined by Robert Kell, the New Economy Program Manager with Appalachian Voices and a graduate of Vanderbilt Divinity School (Wendland-Cook Program Fellow). Together, they discuss Robert's...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:07:35
Trans Worker Rights: A Conversation with Genevieve Rand (S1:E13)
In this episode, hosts Gabby Lisi and George Schmidt sit down with Genevieve Rand, a prominent leader in the trans worker rights movement. Together, they delve into the struggles and triumphs of trans workers in the labor movement, discussing t...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:08:18
Divestment, Palestine, and Solidarity at Vanderbilt (S1:E12)
In this episode of Religion and Justice, hosts George and Gabby sit down with members of the Vanderbilt Divest Coalition, Palestine Hurra Collective, Vanderbilt Divinity School Students Against Genocide, and Vanderbilt Graduate Workers...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:09:05
Eco-La-La Land with Chaia Heller (S1:E11)
In this episode of "Religion and Justice," George Schmidt sits down with Chaia Heller, a writer, activist, and prominent voice in the field of social ecology. The discussion revolves around Chaia's article, "Tales from Eco-la-la Land," which ex...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:24:27
Sacred Roots: Exploring the Social Gospel in the Southern United States (Grant Series) (S1:E10)
In this special episode of "Religion and Justice," hosted by Aaron Stauffer, Assistant Director of Wendland-Cook and Director of Online Learning at Vanderbilt Divinity School, we embark on a captivating exploration of the Social Gospel in the S...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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38:43
Listening to the Spirit with Aaron Stauffer (S1:E9)
George and Gabby sat down with Aaron Stauffer, author of "Listening to the Spirit: The Radical Social Gospel, Sacred Value, and Broad-Based Community Organizing." In this interview, Aaron offered deep insights into the intersection of rel...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:02:44
Deep Solidarity and Moralizing with Tess Gallagher-Clancy and Joerg Rieger (S1:E8)
George and Gabby had the privilege of sitting down with Tess GC of LeftCatholic/SpiritofSolidarity and Dr. Joerg Rieger. They engaged in a discussion about religion, justice, and leftist philosophy and activism. They cover th...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:09:44
Organizing in the South with Rev. Sekou and Joerg Rieger (Grant Series) (S1:E7)
In this special episode of "Religion and Justice," join the roundtable discussion featuring Rev. Sekou, Joerg Rieger, and Aaron Stauffer as they unravel the roles of scholars and seminaries in the contemporary fight for justice and equity. Delv...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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57:10
The Bible and Settler Colonialism in Palestine and Beyond (Part II) (S1:E6)
PART TWO | In the midst of an ongoing struggle for justice in Palestine, this episode unfolds from a poignant webinar titled "The Bible and Settler Colonialism in Palestine and Beyond." This vital conversation took place on January 27, 2024. Fe...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:00:19
The Bible and Settler Colonialism in Palestine and Beyond (Part I) (S1:E5)
In the midst of an ongoing struggle for justice in Palestine, this episode unfolds from a poignant webinar titled "The Bible and Settler Colonialism in Palestine and Beyond." This vital conversation took place on January 27, 2024. Featuring Rev...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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57:55
Counter Memory with Wilson Dickinson (Grant Series) (S1:E4)
In this episode, George and Gabby embark on an exploration of the Southern Social Gospel featuring Wilson Dickinson. Wilson is a minister, educator, and director of the Green Good News. Discover the theological underpinnings of the Southern Soc...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:07:26
Special Feature: Christianities and Socialisms with Cornel West, Cynthia Moe-Lobeda, Joerg Rieger, and Angela Cowser (S1:E3)
As conservative efforts have moved the public image of Christianity to the right, it is time to reclaim alternatives. While for many older Americans “socialism” is still a bad word, younger generations tend to be curious about the complex histo...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:23:45
Climate Crisis of the Collective Imagination with Maddy Lewis (S1:E2)
Hosted by George Schmidt (he/him/ours) and Gabby Lisi (she/they/he), in this episode as they sit down with Maddy Lewis (they/them), former Wendland-Cook fellow and current PhD student. In this conversation, they delve into the connections betwe...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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52:03
A Place of Solidarity with Elijah Prewitt-Davis (S1:E1)
Hosted by George Schmidt (he/him/ours) and Gabby Lisi (she/they/he), in this episode as they sit down with Elijah Prewitt-Davis, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this insigh...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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53:24