Do Justice Podcast: Season 10
Season 10 of the Do Justice podcast is now available. The Do Justice podcast is an initiative of World Renew and the justice ministries of the Christian Reformed Church in North America. It is intended to be a conversation starter for people wishing to pursue justice in and through the church by exploring ideas and perspectives, sharing improved ways to engage in justice work, reminding listeners of their motivation, and helping listeners grow in faith. In its latest season the podcast calls listeners to reimagine how they think about abundance, scarcity, and the global challenges we face today.
“It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when we hear about global crises—debt, poverty, and political instability. Often we’re tempted to think, ‘It’s too big, too messy, and I don’t have enough to make a difference,’” said podcast producer Victoria Veenstra. “But what if there’s a different way to look at these challenges? What if there’s an economy of abundance—rooted in hope, not scarcity—that can empower us to address these problems in sustainable, impactful ways?”
That’s what this season’s episodes are about. Throughout six episodes, and in conversation with a variety of guests, podcast host Chris Orme helps listeners think about a theology of abundance and how that mindset can shape the way we engage with international aid, sustainable development, and debt justice.
“The season includes many stories from the field—stories of progress, challenges, and hope—and we challenge common myths that can paralyze us from taking action,” said Veenstra. “Myths like, ‘There’s not enough to go around,’ or ‘Politics are too messy to make a difference,’ or even ‘The problem is too big; my contribution won’t matter.’”
In this season Orme interviews Andy Harrington from the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, who shares how strategic investments in food security and sustainable development are changing lives and communities.
He also speaks with Dean Dettloff of Development & Peace - Caritas Canadato unpack the history of global debt, the Jubilee2000 movement, and what’s at stake in today’s push for debt justice. Podcast listeners will also hear from Bert Adema, current director of the Indigenous Christian Fellowship in Regina, Sask., about how abundance shows up in urban Indigenous ministry. Orme connects as well with experts in the field about the global principles that guide effective and ethical humanitarian aid.
“We hope this season will inspire and encourage you. When we practice an economy of abundance—in our churches, communities, and global partnerships—we can reflect God’s vision of flourishing for all,” said Veenstra. “Let’s move from a mindset of scarcity to a mindset of abundance and discover together how hope can flourish in even the most troubled times.”
The first episode of Do Justice: Season 10 aired on June 24. New episodes will be shared every other week. Listen to the full podcast or subscribe to the series here or wherever you find your podcasts.