Shalom Sessions

A podcast for peacemakers. Every week Osheta Moore and a small group discuss our journey to becoming anti-racism peacemakers and the Beloved Community right where we are.

The Seven Last Words of Jesus 04/10/2020

Maybe We Should Hang Out or Something 01/15/2020

Shalom Y'all! 12/29/2019

Back to School Shalom 09/02/2019

Dear White Peacemakers: Your Book Shelves Tell A Story 06/26/2019

Dear White Peacemakers: Let's Talk About Race and Romance 04/05/2019

Dear White Peacemakers: Are You Listening? 03/18/2019

Dear White Peacemakers: Let's get Started 03/11/2019

Day 8: Happy Thanksgiving 11/22/2018

Day 7: Fair trade shopper this holiday season with Shalom 11/21/2018

Day 6: Little Sistas Peacemaking in Their Friendship 10/09/2018

Day 5: Dear White Peacemakers 10/07/2018

Day 5: Dear White Peacemakers Today I write about this letter I wrote on Instagram (@oshetam) Dear White Peacemakers, ⠀ ⠀ Let’s sit and have an honest heart-to-heart.⠀ ⠀ As we are stepping up and resisting the injustices of this world, will you commit to being mindful of one thing: you are opting in to an awareness of justice issues- for many people of color we've lived our whole lives navigating systemic brokenness. Brown and Black lives have been lost seeking this shalom, so approach justice efforts with some humility, please. ⠀ ⠀ If the words and works of resistance from leaders of color inspire you to speak truth to power- give credit where credit is due because their voice was the first to hold the powers accountable. You are joining in their chorus. Know your part. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ If their art moves you to create flourishing for those in need- learn the choreography of shalom by getting in step with the community from which that art was born- learn from them, listen to them, move with them- you are a student in *their* Master Class.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ If you quote a black poet, put some respect on her name by understanding the context in which she wrote those words and don’t just use them to make yourself seem more “woke”. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Because I say this with so much love and hope for our future together: we can stand united against the brokenness of this world if you, as a white person, acknowledge that the Spirit has been moving in communities of color and you're coming to this work from a place of privilege. ⠀ ⠀ You can sing songs, quote lines, and share art that was created out of hardship and never share in those peoples’ suffering. Jesus modeled a different way. One that put himself right into the place of pain for those whom he loved. ⠀ Be careful, Friends. I often worry about you. Don't play around with this social justice appropriation. It undermines our partnership, gives footholds for pride, adds salt to ancient wounds. White Peacemakers, please be on guard. Please don’t use the liberation work of people of color to support your resistance and not give them their due respect. Please model Christ-like humility when seeking justice and doing good. ⠀ ⠀ Love, ⠀ Your Black Peacemaking Sista⠀ /episode/index/show/shalominthecity/id/7137041

Day 4: Shalom with your Spouse 10/07/2018

Day 3: Shalom for the Spin Out 10/04/2018

Day 2 of 31 Days Everyday Peacemaking 10/03/2018

Day 2 of 31 Days Everyday Peacemaking Hey Sistas, Today I start the episode with a peacemaking strategy because my son missed the bus. Then, I share our Peacemaker's Pledge from my book trailer. It's the anchor of our series and what I'll refer to often. We are a sisterhood of everyday peacemakers. We believe that shalom is more than an ancient concept. It’s God's dream for the world as it should be: nothing missing, nothing broken, everything made whole. Shalom is the breadth, depth, climate, and culture of the kingdom God. And we seek to live it out in our lives in small, but important ways: - Doing laundry for a single mom - Listening to a hurting child Or spending time with an elderly neighbor We know that peacemaking happens in the ordinary. These everyday practices of peace are brilliant flickers of light that drive away the darkness. We reject the notion that peacemakers are only quiet and gentle, meek and mild. In fact, some of us are quite sassy, and some of us are quirky. While we all love Jesus, some of us snark a little too. We are women without enemies We choose to love when we’ve been hurt and forgive when we’ve been betrayed. In times like these, we will look past the pain in order to see the person. Then we will tell a better story about them. These counter-stories will change the world. We show up for those on the margins. We speak up for the oppressed. We create rest for those whose lives are in chaos. We reject violence in both word and deed. Because we are peace-makers, not simply peace-keepers! We are all broken people, navigating a broken world, so we will be kind. We throw dance parties when we’re afraid. We will choose joy as a weapon against despair. And we own our belovedness instead of striving for perfection. When we look in the mirror we see beauty—our skin, our size, our style— are God-kissed and delightful. We do all this because we belong to each other. This is is what Jesus meant when he said: “Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God.”: We are family and shalom is written into our spiritual inheritance. So we will be generous with its riches as we live gently in a violent world. In remembering this sisterhood, we will begin to see God's radical peace invade every ordinary corner of our lives, every single day. So, let us be kingdom women, who tell a story of Shalom: the world can be made whole and love will overflow. Let’s be of champions of kindness, ambassadors of goodness, and heroes with humility. Let us be Shalom Sistas! Join us! Order your copy of "Shalom Sistas: Living Wholeheartedly in a Brokenhearted World" today!!! /episode/index/show/shalominthecity/id/7122680

Day 1: Introduction to 31 Days of Everyday Shalom 10/01/2018

Episode 61 with Carolina Hinojosa-Cisneros 08/13/2018

Episode 60: The Beauty of a Bamboo Library 07/08/2018

Episode 59: So... I've started using the Female Pronoun for God 06/04/2018

Episode 58: Let's Chat about Meghan Markle 05/22/2018

Episode 57: Pro-Life? Pro-Choice? Pro-Mom 05/11/2018

Episode 56: Be Your Whole Self Sista 05/04/2018

Episode 55: Meet Claire Swinarski 04/27/2018

Episode 54: Do tell, Sista 04/20/2018

Introducing: Little Sistas...Snow Day Edition!!! 04/16/2018

Blessed Are the School Teachers! 04/13/2018

Episode 52: Creating Life-giving Rhythms Not Stress-Inducing Routines 04/06/2018

Episode 52: Creating Life-giving Rhythms Not Stress-Inducing Routines Hey Sistas, Here are three things you need to know about today's episode. 1: Jerusalem Greer and I have a much needed conversation on the difference between routines to get stuff done and rhythms that give us life. We used Matthew 11:28-30 The Message (MSG) as our guide: “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” 2: We're praying for each other in the and Click the links to join and get your prayer on. 3: We have five questions we consider to create shalom in our schedules: Is this a stress-inducing routine or a life-giving rhythm? What will bring me into a resting heartbeat? What will bring wholeness? Does this rhythm reflect who God made me to be or who I think I should be? If someone tries to challenge the decisions I make to support my rhythm, can I advocate for it If someone tries to challenge the decisions I make to support my rhythm, can I advocate for it Two Important Reminders: 1: We’re going weekly now, so make sure to leave your five star reviews so people can find the podcast every week. My favorite five star review came from Emmalouie21 : Here’s the quick step by step for leaving an iTunes review: How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad • Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter “Shalom Sistas”. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. •Tap Send. 2: We have a to help pay for an editor and make sure episodes are released once a week. The only way I can serve you here on the podcast is by delegating the editing/tech to someone else. Please consider supporting the podcast We need $100 more to start a contract with an editor. This week’s thank you gift in Patreon is my conversation with my daughter on “A Wrinkle in Time” it’ll show up on Monday. Connect with Jerusalem: Website: http://jerusalemgreer.com FB: IG: T: Connect with Osheta Website: FB: IG: T: And for some fun: Learning the unforced rhythms of grace everyday, Sistas! Osheta /episode/index/show/shalominthecity/id/6451859

Episode 51: Represent for Shalom 03/30/2018

Episode 51: Represent for Shalom Hey Sistas, For those of you who observe, may you have a blessed Good Friday. Here's a song that is giving me so much to consider about Jesus' death and life today: "Wounded Healer" by Audrey Assad https://youtu.be/Ejrg3zXOW-k Here are three things you need to know about today's episode. 1: Cara Meredith and I sat down to talk about “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeline L’engle. We cover everything from our reading experiences as children, what Christian themes we had hoped to see in the movie, and why positive representation matters as we’re raising bi-racial children. 2: We're praying for each other in the and Click the links to join and get your prayer on. 3: Cara suggests this book and it is LOVELY: Two Important Reminders: 1: We’re going weekly now, so make sure to leave your five star reviews so people can find the podcast every week. My favorite five star review came from Emmalouie21 : Here’s the quick step by step for leaving an iTunes review: How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter “Shalom Sistas”. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send. 2: We have a to help pay for an editor and make sure episodes are released once a week. The only way I can serve you here on the podcast is by delegating the editing/tech to someone else. Please consider supporting the podcast We need $100 more to start a contract with an editor. This week’s thank you gift in Patreon is my conversation with my daughter on “A Wrinkle in Time” it’ll show up on Monday. Connect with Cara: Website: FB: IG: T: Post on Being an inclusion rider: http://carameredith.com/2018/03/12/want-inclusion-rider/ Link to Cara’s sermon: ) Connect with Osheta Website: FB: IG: T: Link to Osheta’s sermon on being a peculiar person: Represent for Shalom SIstas! Osheta /episode/index/show/shalominthecity/id/6425470

Episode 50: My Morning with the Ladies of Slate Hill Mennonite 03/23/2018

Episode 49: Kicking Off Season 3 with Some Vulnerability and Surprises 03/22/2018

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