Oct 31 2024
54 - Christian Centrism, Power, and Justice with Adam Joyce
Send us a Question!Can Christian centrism truly address the complexities of wealth, power, and racial injustice, or does it fall short of delivering meaningful change? Our latest episode welcomes Adam Joyce, a Chicago-based nonprofit consultant, who challenges the notion that centrist approaches can adequately tackle these pressing issues. We lament the recent article critiquing the positive examples of fatherhood and gender roles surrounding the cartoon "Bluey." And we confront the tendency to misrepresent political opponents while excusing allies with the recent "Jesus is Lord" protestors at a Kamala rally. Our conversation moves beyond mere rhetoric, urging listeners to focus on policies that impact the marginalized and oppressed. Lastly, we explore Christian socialism, and question how faith can drive real-world change and not just personal growth. Take a listen and let us know where you agree and where you don't! The Bluey Article...."How a beloved children's cartoon turns fathers into mothers — and what the Bible says about it""At the Wrong Rally" tweetIf there is a “third way”, this isn’t it: How Christian centrists acquiesce to America’s broken political system - Adam JoyceAdam Joyce is the assistant director of the Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management and has written for a range of publications, including Christian Century, ABC Religion & Ethics, as well as other publications. His forthcoming book, No More Pharaohs: Christianity, Racial Capitalism, and Socialism will be published with Cascade Books. Email him @ Adam.c.joyce@gmail.com For more articles from him, check out: THE CHURCH ISN’T ANTI-FASCIST ... YETYOU CAN'T RELATIONSHIP YOUR WAY OUT OF RACIAL CAPITALISMCIVILITY POLICING OBSCURES OUR POLITICAL REALITY--------Gustavo Gutierrez - A Theology of LiberationAbolition Of White Democracy – Joel Olson (not Osteen) Like, subscribe, rate please!! Then share with a friend! For more information, you can follow us athttps://www.theologyinpieces.com/Theology in Pieces on Instagram - @theologyinpieces Email us by emailing hello@theologyinpieces.comMalcolm Foley - on twitter @MalcolmBFoleySlim Thompson on twitter @wacoslimFor more information on the church, check us out at www.mosaicwaco.org or on instagram.