Bridging the Gap: Justice in the Church. This episode, Mike Erre and Tim Stafford are joined by Sarah Pechan Driver to discuss personal experiences and the profound journey of understanding justice from a biblical perspective. Sarah shares her journey from youth group (with a young Mike Erre as youth pastor) to a consultant for equity in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of justice as restoration of Shalom. The discussion explores the biblical foundations of justice, practical applications in everyday life, and the gaps in understanding justice within the church community. Further, the conversation looks at the effectiveness of USAID programs, the role of the church in health initiatives, and the importance of equity in business practices. They discuss practical steps for promoting equity, biblical perspectives on justice, and the transformative power of community practices. The conversation emphasizes the need for the church to engage in social justice and the restoration of Shalom as a core element of faith.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Personal Connections
07:15 - Journey to Understanding Justice
17:37 - Biblical Foundations of Justice
21:31 - Bridging the Gap in Understanding Justice
23:49 - Practical Applications of Justice
27:59 - Evaluating Program Effectiveness
28:50 - The Role of USAID in Global Health
29:20 - Church Involvement in Health Initiatives
31:31 - Equity in Business Practices
32:34 - Practical Steps for Equity in Hiring
35:04 - Biblical Perspectives on Business and Equity
37:41 - Justice as a Core Element of Faith
39:32 - Transformative Practices in Community
41:13 - Defining Justice Through a Biblical Lens
43:17 - Restoration of Shalom as Justice
46:16 - Economic Practices for Justice
49:10 - The Beatitudes and Economic Justice
54:29 - Community Practices for Justice
01:00:34 - Being the Church in the World

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