Chasing Justice podcast

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Mikayla Nembhard and Sandra explore how communal self-care and rest sustain long-term justice work. Sandra shares insights on overcoming burnout, processing emotions and offers practical ways to cultivate resilience. Join us to learn how rest can become an act of resistance and why community support is key to staying engaged in the work of justice. Sandra Van Opstal is the Executive Director of Chasing Justice . Sandra is a second-gen Latina living on the west side of Chicago. She is an international speaker, author, and activist. Sandra’s initiatives in holistic justice equip communities around the world to practice biblical solidarity and mutuality. Mikayla Nembhard is a Content Creator at Chasing Justice. She is a television producer and editor of On The Path as seen on Yes TV Canada. And she co-hosts The Brave Girls Podcast for Brave Global, a charity designed to empower and uplift young women and girls everywhere. Mikayla holds a BA in bilingual communications from York University. We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Making An Impact On Campus #changemakers 😎💪 21:01

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Our podcast producer, Roslyn Hernández sits down with Justin Guaman to explore how Gen Z can engage in social justice and civic advocacy. Justin shares his journey from a justice-impacted youth to an advocate for marginalized communities, offering insights on finding courage through community, starting small, and collaborating for change. Tune in to discover how you can make a difference on campus and beyond, one step at a time. Justin Guaman is a Queens native of Ecuadorian descent. He has been on staff with InterVarsity for five years. And is currently overseeing two student chapters in NYC. Justin has a degree in Criminal Justice from John Jay College. He’s been working with justice-impacted youth at Riker’s Island, Harlem, and other NYC communities since 2018. Justin’s passion for this work is rooted in his journey as a justice-impacted youth. Since then, Justin has been working and wrestling at the intersection of Faith & Justice. Roslyn M. Hernández creates resources for the spiritual formation and empowerment of emerging generations through her work as Project Manager at the Fuller Youth Institute and Podcast Producer at Chasing Justice . As a Contributor at Think Christian , her thought-provoking articles and conversations bridge the gap between faith and pop culture. Roslyn is also a Spiritual Director, Public Theologian, and Podcaster providing space for Indigenizing, holy listening, discernment, and healing. We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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What is Mutual Aid? #Community 🫱🏿‍🫲🏾💕🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 20:03

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Chealsia and Katie unpack what mutual aid means and what it can look like in action. Katie shares how mutual aid goes beyond charity by centering relationships, listening, and empowering communities to create their own solutions. Join this conversation and discover how mutual aid can transform how we care for one another! Katie Nguyen Palomares is Program Manager at Kingdom Capital Network , Sound Engineer at Chasing Justice, and co-host of The Beauty In-Between Podcast . She is passionate about supporting others to make Kingdom impact through their everyday rhythms & community. Off-duty, you’ll find her reading, climbing, or enjoying coffee and good conversation. Chealsia Smedley is a writer, editor, and content manager with Chasing Justice. Chealsia is passionate about storytelling that sparks curiosity and drives compassionate action. She produces and hosts the Created For podcast, supporting BIPOC Christians in walking with Jesus and living out their callings. In her free time, she enjoys dancing the Lindy Hop and other Black vernacular jazz dances. We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Civic Engagement in Your Community #Neighborhood 🏘️🫱🏼‍🫲 20:21

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Chealsia sits down with Tamir Bell to explore what it means to make a difference beyond the voting booth. Tamir shares his journey, from middle school to bridging gaps in his community, confronting ageism, and staying grounded in faith while advocating for justice. Tune in to hear practical ways to get involved, overcome barriers, and identify your passions to take action for change. Tamir Bell's passion for public service began with grassroots organizing, connecting communities with resources to drive progress. As a Gen Z Precinct Committee person and as Political Director to State Rep. Maurice West, he has championed innovative solutions across Illinois. Tamir also serves as Chairperson of the Jackson Charter School Board and is a YMCA board member, focusing on family programs and community well-being. He inspires youth to engage locally, reminding them, "We can't change the world, but we can change our small corner of the world." Chealsia Smedley is a writer, editor, and content manager with Chasing Justice. Chelsea is passionate about storytelling that sparks curiosity and drives compassionate action. She produces and hosts the Created For podcast, supporting BIPOC Christians in walking with Jesus and living out their callings. In her free time, she enjoys dancing the Lindy Hop and other Black vernacular jazz dances. We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Do Your Voting Homework! #Informed 😎 17:25

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Propaganda encourages Gen Z to stay sharp, fact-check, and not get caught up in emotional reactions. Let’s dive into the importance of local elections, the traps of single-issue voting, and how to avoid disinformation. Mentioned in this episode: ballotpedia.org Propaganda is an artist, author whose music and prose explore themes of divergence and connection. His worldview was shaped by his father, a former Black Panther, and the multicultural Latino LA neighborhood where he gre up. Prop taught high school for six years, and helped found two charter schools in LA. He is a published author and podcast host sharing his insights on politics and culture through Hood Politics with Prop. Lashunda Lott , a Chicago native, is a deacon at Grace and Peace Church and a graduate of North Park University in Biblical and Theological Studies. She creates content for Chasing Justice and co-leads the “H.E.R” podcast, exploring topics from the perspective of young Black women. Outside of ministry, Lashunda works with her mom at La’Delish Catering. Passionate about outreach, Lashunda builds community through creative methods, sharing God’s truth and love. We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Does my vote count? #vote 🗳️ 19:45

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Let’s dive into the power of voting and why it’s about more than just picking the next president! Our guest, Kayla Griffin, a passionate advocate for voting rights, shares how decisions made at the local level—from school boards to public funding—affect our daily lives just as much as national elections. Mentioned in this Episode: www.vote411.org | www.vote.org | www.whenweallvote.org Kayla Griffin , a native of Youngstown, OH, is a dedicated public servant committed to uplifting her community. She serves as the Ohio State Director for All Voting is Local and President of the Cleveland Branch of the NAACP. Kayla is also an ordained elder, published author, and speaker, using her platform to advocate for justice and equity. Our host for this episode is Elena De La Paz ! She is a Content Creator with Chasing Justice passionate about storytelling that challenges the "othering" of people, aiming to reveal our shared humanity. As a biracial person of color and an advocate for multicultural and intercultural living, Elena works with migrant communities abroad with Casa Esperanza . while exploring hospitality, generosity, and solidarity across cultures, races, and languages. Casa Esperanza is serving the migrant population that is passing through the northern border town of Los Chiles, Costa Rica, providing free meals and lodging to families in vulnerable situations. We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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How do we hold space for disagreement? #debate ❌ #conversation ✅ 29:28

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Let’s be real—disagreements are everywhere in the work of justice, especially during an election year. But how do we handle them without losing focus on the bigger mission? In this episode of Chasing Justice, we’re breaking down how to keep it respectful and productive. Tune in for some helpful tips! Mentioned in this episode: The episode was in partnership with @iamccda We hope to see folks at the National Conference in Portland. https://ccda.org/train-connect/ccda-national-conference ccda.org/conference Roslyn Hernández is the CJ Podcast Producer. She Produces The FYI on Youth Ministry podcast at the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI). Roslyn lived in México City as a child and grew up in the Central Valley of California. Roslyn hosts the Bible Tea with Roslyn Hernández podcast , she is also a Spiritual Director and writer. Benji Moncivaiz is COO of CJ and has been in Organizational Development consulting for mission-driven organizations at the intersection of social justice, technology, and community building. As a Latino who has lived and worked in various countries he lives in the liminal spaces. We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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How to Start Your Civic Engagement Journey: #LevelUp 9:56

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This season of the Chasing Justice podcast, Sandra will be handing the mic to the Chasing Justice team of Gen Z and young Millennial leaders who are making a difference in their communities as we explore what it means to be engaged socially and civically together. This season, we're going to be hearing from a range of young leaders on topics surrounding civic engagement beyond voting, how to choose which issues to engage in, the challenge of disagreeing well, and how collective action makes a difference. Mentioned in this episode: ccda.org/conference We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Chasing Justice as a Peacemaker with Marlena Graves 23:53

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Peacemakers desire harmony and unity, but they also seek justice. Marlena Graves shares how her empathy and discernment cultivate a willingness to find common ground and potential wisdom in opposing viewpoints. She also talks about the tensions Peacemakers feel between truth-telling and the fear of potential relational loss. Marlena Graves is the Assistant Professor of Spiritual Formation at Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan University. She has written five books and over two hundred articles for outlets like Christianity Today, Relevant, Sojourners, and Christian Century. She also has pastoral, church planting, nonprofit, and board membership experience. Her activism work focuses mainly on solidarity with the poor, immigration issues, and police brutality. She is married to Shawn, a philosophy professor, and has three growing girls. As a missionary to the American Church, Marlena wants people to know God delights in them. She loves to laugh, be in nature, be with family and friends, and hopes to leave a little bit of shalom in her wake. Mentioned in the episode: The Way Up is Down Enneagram 9 Devotional Bearing God https://marlenagraves.com We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Chasing Justice as an Enthusiast with Dani Coke 23:47

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Our Enthusiast guest is Danielle Coke Balfour! In this conversation, Dani shares the lows, highs, and challenges of her activism journey. She also talks about the ways in which she brings hope and practical optimism to her justice work. Listen in to hear Dani’s stories and advice about how to manages anxiety in activism. Danielle Coke is a graphic designer turned artist, advocate, speaker, and entrepreneur. She’s the founder of Oh Happy Dani, an illustration-based educational platform that uses artwork and resources to make complex ideas surrounding racial justice more accessible for the everyday advocate. Danielle works to inspire her community of over half a million people across social media to do good daily, right where they are. Danielle hopes to inspire others to embody their values and live a life of sustainable activism by using what they have to impact the world around them. Mentioned in the episode: @ohhappydani https://ohhappydani.com A Heart on Fire: 100 Meditations on Loving Your Neighbors Well The Middle Passage Live Justly Cohort Martin Luther King We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Chasing Justice as a Challenger with Terrence Lester 30:52

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Challengers are the people we tend to think about when we think about activists. In this episode, Terence Lester shares his activism story, insights about how to channel anger, and the benefits of boundaries. Whether you're a Challenger yourself or intrigued by the dynamic ways individuals of this archetype engage in social justice, listen to this episode for valuable wisdom and meaningful reflection. Terence is a storyteller, public scholar, speaker, community activist, and author who is the Founder and Executive Director of Love Beyond Walls , a nonprofit organization focused on raising poverty and homelessness awareness and community mobilization. The children’s book he co-authored with his fourteen-year-old daughter, Zion, which deals with homelessness, belonging, inclusion, and encouraging children to serve others with empathy and compassion drops in March of 2024. Learn more about Terence here Find books by Terence at InterVarsity Press Howard Thurman We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Chasing Justice as an Investigator with Roslyn Hernández 34:56

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Many of us have to be careful with burnout, but investigators preemptively manage it. Join this conversation to hear how one of the most withdrawn types of the enneagram engages in justice. Roslyn Hernández shares about how she’s starting her social justice journey and the self knowledge that helps her engage justice with self-care, compassion and strategic thinking. Roslyn M. Hernández is podcast producer at Chasing Justice , a contributor at Think Christian and on staff at the Fuller Youth Institute . She holds a BA with majors in Film & Media Studies and Spanish and a minor in Art History from UCSB, as well as an MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary. Roslyn is training to as a spiritual director and is passionate about pop culture, culinary traditions, and decolonizing theology and life. Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Rigoberta Menchú Mare Advertencia Lirika , mare.advertencia.lirika We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Chasing Justice as a Loyalist with Barnabas Lin 31:42

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Loyalists provide courageous support for marginalized groups, rooted in their own need for security and stability. Barnabas Lin shares how intersectionality, tensions between commitment and critique, and integrity are part of his activism journey as a loyalist. Barnabas serves as Theologian in Residence at Bethel Community Church as he works on a PhD in Theological Ethics. He has over a decade disciplining Asian Americans and training young ministers through InterVarsity. Barnabas is concerned with living the just and peaceable way of Jesus and helping activate Christians to participate in the flourishing of all creation. Barnabas likes to bake sourdough, musical theater, and learning to surf. Instagram: @barn.a.bas Audre Lorde (PBS) "The Transformation of Silence into Language and Action" "Poetry is Not A Luxury" Kiyoshi Kuromiya We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Activism as a Sensitive Soul with Dorcas Cheng-Tozun 28:59

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Dorcas Cheng-Tozun is an award-winning writer, editor, speaker, communications consultant, and former Inc.com columnist. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Christianity Today, Image Journal, and dozens of other publications in the US, Asia, and Africa. She serves as the editorial director of PAX, a Christian nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and equipping the next generation of BIPOC contemplative activists and is a high school instructor of social innovation at Valley Christian Schools. Dorcas has nearly twenty years of experience as a nonprofit and social enterprise professional. She and her entrepreneur husband have been married for eighteen years and have two young sons. Dorcas has a BA in communication and an MA in sociology from Stanford University, as well as a professional editing certificate from the University of California, Berkeley. show notes link to her activists. Dorcas page Book Howard Thurman Kenneth Clark and Mamie Phipps Clark Richard and Mildred Loving, hsperson.com, https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/ www.chengtozun.com @chengtozun on IG, FB, and LinkedIn; www.chengtozun.com/books for links to buy the book We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Chasing Justice as a Creative with J.S. Park 31:29

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How do social justice, ministry, and grief intersect? Creative activist, J.S. Park, tells us about his calling to meet people at different stages of grief, with love, creativity, individuality, and care. Tune in to hear his stories and reflections about how to care deeply, actively, and healthily. J.S. Park is a hospital chaplain whose work has been featured on CNN. He’s a Korean-American, sixth-degree black belt, suicide survivor, and former atheist/agnostic who follows Christ. He is the author of The Voices We Carry: Finding Your One True Voice in a World of Clamor and Noise, and is writing a second book on grief. Instagram: @jspark3000 The Voices We Carry: Finding Your One True Voice in a World of Clamor and Noise J.S. Park featured on CNN Chasing Justice: Artist Activist Cohort We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Worship and Activism as an Achiever with Emanuel Padilla 29:43

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From Reggaeton to helping the Mestizo church create cultural change. As an achiever, Emanuel Padilla shares how community has been a part of his social justice journey from the stage to churches, cities, and the academy. Emanuel is pursuing doctoral studies in theology and ethics working to recapture the history of colonization, reshape conceptions of identity, and inform the pursuit of justice. Emanuel’s desire is to serve the Church through non-traditional educational ministries. He does this as founder and president of World Outspoken and co-host of The Mestizo Podcast . World Outspoken | @worldoutspoken Courses available at WOS @emanuelwos Renewing the City by Robert D. Lupton Travy Joe Elizabeth Conde Frazier In the Name of Jesus by Henri Nouwen We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Action Alert: Israel and Palestine 19:56

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As the Chasing Justice team, we have been lamenting the violence in Gaza and Israel. We condemn all acts of violence against civilians. We invite us to be people of solidarity and peace. Would you join us? Here are some action steps you can take to be an ally and advocate for peace. Email your representatives using this link by our siblings at Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) . Call your representatives using 5 calls for iphone , or 5 calls for Android . For more on how to navigate social justice issues check out our Allyship Guide . We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Chasing Justice as a Helper with Jane Hong-Guzmán de León 31:47

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Jane Hong-Guzmán de León shares her social justice journey as a helper. Jane tells us about her start in government institutions and her transition to ministry. She also shares advice about what to avoid to be a healthy helper in the activism journey. Jane Hong-Guzmán de León is a licensed pastor with over a decade of ministry experience pastoring youth and adults. She previously worked as a junior high English teacher, university professor in Mexico, and with various training organizations. Jane holds an MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary. She is passionate about seeing diversity, justice, healing, and transformation in and out of the church. Mentioned: ISAAC - Innovative Space for Asian American Christianity Paulo Freire | Pedagogy of the Oppressed Larry Itliong (PBS) Tereza Lee an Undocumented Asian America (PBS) By Jane: Walking with Asian American young people as they navigate racialized violence Who Do You Say I Am? High School Curriculum Understanding & Relating to Asian American Youth We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Chasing Justice as a Reformer with Tyler Burns 29:15

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Tyler Burns shares insights about how a Reformer personality engages in social change, advocacy, and solidarity. Tune in to hear about the lessons he’s learned in his activism journey. Tyler Burns is a pastor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. He currently serves as the President of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective , an organization founded to educate, encourage, and empower Black Christians to be free in soul and in body. He also co-hosts the organization’s flagship podcast Pass the Mic. Mentioned: All Nations Pensacola Live Justly Cohorts Medgar Evers John Lewis Georgia Blackmon Enneagram Myers-Briggs Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) Podcast We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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What type of Activist are you? 23:42

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Tracey Gee joins this intro conversation about how you can find your distinct style of activism. Tracey is a leadership coach and writer whose work is focused on helping leaders (especially those who experience marginalization) grow in self-awareness, development, and building healthy teams. She is certified in several frameworks such as Gallup StrengthsFinder, Working Genius, the Enneagram, and Cultural Intelligence. She is a proud daughter of Chinese-American immigrants. Tracey lives in Los Angeles with her husband, 2 children, and rescue dog, Kona. She loves hiking with her dog, enjoying the amazing food that LA has to offer, and spreading random joy through a curated weekly TikTok roundup . Mentioned: 7 Core Assumptions of Restorative Justice Building Movement Project - Social Change Ecosystem Map Chasing Justice Allyship Guide This Far by Faith: Prathia Hall (PBS) Instagram: @traceygee.me We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Episode 110: Book Club Edition with Karen González 32:35

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In this episode, author Karen González focuses on the importance of the collective stories of immigrants must be centered in our advocacy for immigration. Karen González is a speaker, writer, storyteller, and immigrant advocate, who herself immigrated from Guatemala as a child. She has been a non-profit professional, working for organizations that serve refugees and other immigrants. She is also the co-host of the Latina-focused podcast Cafe with Comadres. Find Karen on Instagram and Twitter . Learn more about Beyond Welcome: Centering Immigrants in Our Christian Response to Immigration by Karen González at Karen-Gonzalez.com/Book , or pick up a copy from your favorite bookseller! Get 40% off + free shipping at BakerBookHouse.com – no discount code needed! https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/436013 Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Episode 109: How Do We Wait Well for Justice? with Kevin Garcia 20:49

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Mexican and Cherokee community leader Kevin Garcia speaks about how to remain present while we are waiting for justice. His passion for liberating the marginalized will inspire you to center those who have the answers for their community. We talk housing, environmental racism, mentoring youth, and more! Kevin explains how our connection with the community fuels our long term advocacy? Kevin is a member of Cherokee Nation and Mexican who lives in Dallas with his wife Miriam. He is currently in grad school and works in Generation Liberation where he is involved with historically oppressed neighborhoods to help youth and families thrive. He aims to connect spirituality to activism in ways that refresh and inspire those who are involved in liberating work through writing and teaching. Mentioned: Anticipating Creations Liberation by Kevin Garcia Learn more about Beyond Welcome: Centering Immigrants in Our Christian Response to Immigration by Karen González at Karen-Gonzalez.com/Book , or pick up a copy from your favorite bookseller! Get 40% off + free shipping at BakerBookHouse.com – no discount code needed! https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/436013 We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Episode 108: How does proximity inform justice? with Gustavo De Los Rios 16:50

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How can proximity and presence change perspectives? This is what we learn from Gustavo De Los Rios and his experience mentoring youth and walking alongside immigrant families in their experience navigating the complexities of our legal system. Gustavo De Los Rios currently serves as the Juárez Shelter Connector. Through personal experience growing up on the border and crossing between both Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico and El Paso, TX, to visit family and friends, he is passionate about bringing awareness and collaborative solutions to the border issues faced every day by migrants. Mentioned: Abara , Cuidad Nueva Learn more about Beyond Welcome: Centering Immigrants in Our Christian Response to Immigration by Karen González at Karen-Gonzalez.com/Book , or pick up a copy from your favorite bookseller! Get 40% off + free shipping at BakerBookHouse.com – no discount code needed! https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/436013 We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Episode 107: Book Club Edition Voices of Lament 44:28

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In this episode of the Chasing Justice Podcast, Native Zuni leader Renee Kylestewa Begay, contributing author to Voices of Lament, focuses on the importance of our lament, hope, and indigenizing our faith as followers of the Jesus way. How do we seek good in our own communities in the midst of accusations that we may not be good? Renee’s experience in liberating her theology and walking alongside Native students is a gift.Renee Kylestewa Begay is from the pueblo of Zuni, New Mexico. She is the founder and national director of Nations which seeks to build relationships among the Native American community. You can find her at thetalkingcircle.com Mentioned: We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom(Author), Michaela Goade (Illustrator) First Laugh Welcome Baby (Navajo) by Rose Ann Tahe, Nancy Bo Flood, Jonathan Nelson Healing the Soul Wound: Trauma-Informed Counseling for Indigenous by Eduardo Duran Mission and the Cultural Other by Randy S. Woodley The article Suspending Damage: A Letter to Communities Eve Tuck Voices of Lament was edited by Natasha Sistrunk Robinson and is available at 30% off at BakerBookHouse.com . Learn more about the project and its contributors at VoicesofLament.com . Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Episode 106: How Do We Shape Tiny Humans Towards Justice? with Arwa Hunsucker 35:19

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Arwa speaks about everyday Justice from civic engagement to Halloween, food waste, raising biracial children who know their stories, you will learn it all from someone who has been practicing simplicity, compassion and advocacy in front of four tiny humans. Arwa’s life trajectory was changed when she came to the US to study as an international student from Dubai. She has worked as a finance manager, a director of research administration and a Consultant. She lives in Chicago with her husband and her four kids. Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! Join our Patreon community to see the full video interview from Arwas’s kitchen. Mentioned: MoonJar.com , Kid's Books Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Episode 105: Does anger have a place in justice? with Medgina Saint-Elien 22:29

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Medgina Saint-Elien speaks about Beauty, Anger and Justice. Have you wondered what place anger has in justice? Learn about how we can fully engage our anger and move to beauty and hope. Medgina Saint-Elien is a Haitian American writer, creative and emerging voice of direction in the media industry. She currently works at House Beautiful where she champions the “lightbulb moment” in every maker's story and champions the work of BIPOC entrepreneurs. Voices of Lament was edited by Natasha Sistrunk Robinson and is available at 30% off at BakerBookHouse.com . Learn more about the project and its contributors at VoicesofLament.com . Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Episode 104: Book Club Edition: Learning Our Names 26:24

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In this episode, authors La Thao, Hmong American and David De Leon, Pilipino American, help us focus on the importance of our collective stories. La Thao is campus minister in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is also a co-host of the Better Than Seven Sons podcast where she speaks on faith and her experiences as a Hmong American woman. David de Leon resides in NYC with his two sons and wife. He’s currently pursuing a PhD in systematic theology at Fordham University and serves as a content strategist for Christians for Social Action. He thinks, writes, and teaches along the lines of Asian American and Pilipino American theology. Promo Code CJPOD allows Chasing Justice Listeners to purchase Learning Our Names https://www.ivpress.com/learning-our-names at ivpress.com for 30% off and free shipping. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Episode 103: Can we do justice in any vocation? with Dr. David Hsu 22:41

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Dr. David Hsu speaks on the topic of Vocation and Justice. If you’ve ever wondered how you can live justly in your vocation this is for you! You are not going to want to miss this insightful conversation (recorded in his engineering lab–machines noise and all) Dr. David Hsu is Assistant Professor of Engineering. He worked in Research & Development where he designed medical devices for patients with heart disease. He then decided to become a Professor of Engineering at Wheaton College to help students consider how their work is an expression of faith and justice. https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/faculty/david-hsu/ Promo Code CJPOD allows Chasing Justice Listeners to purchase Learning Our Names https://www.ivpress.com/learning-our-names at ivpress.com for 30% off and free shipping. Asian American Christians need to hear and own their diverse stories beyond the cultural expectations of the model minority or perpetual foreigner. And we need to learn from them. Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Episode 102: How do we find and raise our voice?(Feat.Victoria Park) 28:27

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NOTE: This is an episode repost with the corrected audio Victoria Park is an actor and director. She recounts her journey of finding her voice, and shares specific ways she chooses to use her power. This episode is perfect for those of us that feel overwhelmed with all that there is to speak up about, and those of us that wonder if we are doing Justice well? You are not going to want to miss this inspiring conversation that will invite you to imagine how you can utilize your voice as an agent of justice. Victoria Park is a Korean American actress and director who you may know from the series The Flash. She majored in Film Production at Northwestern University and is committed to using her voice as a source of good. She loves dance, music, & moving all the furniture around in her apartment. https://www.instagram.com/heybvp Promo Code CJPOD allows Chasing Justice Listeners to purchase Learning Our Names https://www.ivpress.com/learning-our-names at ivpress.com for 30% off and free shipping Asian American Christians need to hear and own their diverse stories beyond the cultural expectations of the model minority or perpetual foreigner. And we need to learn from them. Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate…

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Episode 101:Why Chase Justice Together? 8:30

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