Welcome to Spiritual Gumbeaux! Today, we invite you to enjoy the wisdom of Reverend Karen Montagno and Dr. Sheryl Kajawa Holbrook, authors of the groundbreaking book, "Injustice and the Care of Souls". Imagine a world where spiritual leaders go beyond their immediate community, addressing health care disparity and other social issues. Picture a future where these leaders transcend political polarizations and rise as the vanguard in the fight to protect our planet. This is the vision Karen and Sheryl present, and they're here to guide us through it.

We unravel the inspiration behind "Injustice and the Care of Souls". Armed with experiences from their professional lives and lessons from colleagues and students, they crafted a book that redefines pastoral counseling for marginalized communities. We then delve into what role spiritual leaders should play in community care. How can they help communities to thrive? How can they be sensitized to the unique needs of marginalized communities? Together, we'll explore this.

And the power of spiritual leadership doesn't stop there. How does resilience manifest in marginalized communities? What is evocational leadership, and how does it empower communities? We'll look into these questions and their answers. Lastly, we'll discuss the influence of privileged individuals in effecting institutional change. Karen and Sheryl provide insight into how you can open doors within your institution and steer it towards inclusivity. Be ready for a thought-provoking conversation about the transformative power of spiritual leadership, and get inspired to become an advocate for change.

This is part 1 of 2

You can find the 2nd edition of Injustice and the Care of Souls: Taking Oppression Seriously in Pastoral Care at (Amazon) https://a.co/d/7O2aAtn