Episode 71: Mary Novak
Prophetic Resistance Podcast
Mary Novak serves as the Executive Director of . She is a lawyer, educator, chaplain, spiritual director, restorative justice practitioner, and activist who has worked in Catholic contexts for decades. Before leading NETWORK, Mary served as a Mission Integrator and Adjunct Professor of Law at the in Washington, D.C. In this role, she worked at the intersection of spirituality, psychology, and the work of justice This episode explores how Mary’s family origins led her into an intersectional journey as a Catholic restorative justice practitioner. That journey informs her tenure at NETWORK,...
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Episode 70: Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson
Prophetic Resistance Podcast
is an activist, philanthropist, and public theologian who pursues a vision of a community marked by justice, peace, and love. As the president & CEO of the Children's (CDF) and CDF Action Council, he advocates for children's well-being at the intersection of faith and justice. Previously, he pastored , a multiracial congregation in the city of St.Louis, while also serving as the president & CEO of the Deaconess Foundation. In the wake of the killing of Michael Brown in 2014, Rev. Wilson was appointed co-chair of the Ferguson Commission, which released the report, ‘ calling...
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Episode 69: Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III
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Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III is the Senior Pastor of , and is a Senior Fellow with . In this episode, we discuss themes from his new book, . We explore the reality of the Darkness and how Black spiritualities have historically engaged in the darkest moments in our history. And we learn the powerful story of Robert Smalls and the brilliant, embodied wisdom of his daughter Makayla. Referenced in this episode: Ruha Benjamin, : , hosted by Otis Moss III Otis on IG:
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Episode 68: Amanda Tyler
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r is the executive director of the she is also the lead organizer for . Amanda also co-hosts the and she is an advisor to Faith in Action in developing a curriculum to confront white Christian nationalism. In this episode, we discuss her lifelong interest in the intersection of faith and public life. We explore what white Christian nationalism is and how her coalition, especially a dynamic array of women leaders, shapes this counter-movement. And we talk about how multi-faith solidarity can be an antidote to white Christian Nationalism.
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Episode 67: Romal J. Tune
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Just a note that this episode discusses sexual abuse and briefly mentions suicide. If you or anyone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741 is passionate about teaching others how to heal the wounds of their past. He uses the power of storytelling to bring about meaningful change. Romal is the author of three books: God’s Graffiti, Love is an Inside Job, and his latest, This episode is special to me because my story is featured in I Wish My Dad. Romal and I have been colleagues for close to 15 years, and our friendship deepened when he...
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Episode 66: Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner
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Jonah Pesner is a Rabbi whose work encourages Jewish communities to reach across race, class, and faith lines while campaigning for social justice. He serves as the Director of the and Senior Vice President of the Rabbi Pesner co-edited “” In this episode, we explore his roots in faith-based community organizing, the current threat of white Christian nationalism, and the power of multi-faith solidarity to help us face this moment and thrive in our beloved community. Social media handle
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Episode 65: Rev. Aurelia Davila Pratt
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is a pastor, writer and sacred spacemaker. She is the lead pastor of . An ordained Baptist minister, she is the chair of the board for , a national, ecumenical preaching event designed to elevate the voices of women on the margins. She is the co-host with Rev. Britanny Graves of the Aurelia is the author of
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Season 7 Premiere
Prophetic Resistance Podcast
It has been a long time coming, but Season 7 begins August 16. Check out this short greeting from our host, Michael-Ray Mathews. He reflects on the podcast hiatus and the theme for Season 7: Multifaith Solidarity.
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Episode 64: Pastor Rhonda Thomas
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In this episode, we are in conversation with Pastor Rhonda Thomas, executive director for Faith in Florida. She was the state-wide campaign director for the Let My People Vote campaign, and she helped to ensure the voting rights were returned to returning citizens. She runs the biggest, the baddest, and the most well-funded Souls to the Polls program in the country. Pastor Rhonda has a passion to build a beloved community in Florida so that all of the Creator's children feel a sense of belonging. Learn more about Faith in Florida Souls to the Polls .
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Bonus Content: Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould
Prophetic Resistance Podcast
The Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould is no stranger to the podcast. She is now the senior faith strategist with Faith in Action. Today, we revisit her first appearance during our beta launch in advance of the 2016 general election. We talked about the work she was leading in Missouri and the power of her mother’s story to inspire her commitment to organizing, activism, and voting.
info_outlineHappy Juneteenth! In honor of this special weekend, we are sharing a reflection that Rev. Michael-Ray Mathews presented last year. In this presentation, he reflects on the power of Akan teaching of Sankofa and cultural aesthetics of Afrofuturism to inform the ancestral wisdom that shapes our visions of a future where Black Lives Matter. As we reflect on themes of emancipation, freedom, and liberation this weekend, may these words inspire our commitment to prophetic resistance rooted in revolutionary love.