Justice. Mercy. Faith. Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/justice-mercy-faith Spoken word essays from contributors of The Christian Citizen, author interviews, and conversation on issues pertaining to justice, mercy, and faith. Through The Christian Citizen, we seek to shape a mind among American Baptists and others on matters of public concern by providing a forum for diverse voices living and working at the intersection of faith and politics, discipleship and citizenship. © 2019-2020 American Baptist Home Mission Societies 461026d4-84c7-5eed-bd3d-13a75575e4e3 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:36:10 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:48:18 -0500 http://christiancitizen.us/podcast https://img.transistor.fm/mINiGbA0o7LA0sQYoY11-SyYliiHI2s8n5r0FcXpTq8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzcwNjMvMTU3OTEx/MjQxOS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg Justice. Mercy. Faith. http://christiancitizen.us/podcast episodic The Christian Citizen Spoken word essays from contributors of The Christian Citizen, author interviews, and conversation on issues pertaining to justice, mercy, and faith. Through The Christian Citizen, we seek to shape a mind among American Baptists and others on matters of public concern by providing a forum for diverse voices living and working at the intersection of faith and politics, discipleship and citizenship. Spoken word essays from contributors of The Christian Citizen, author interviews, and conversation on issues pertaining to justice, mercy, and faith. justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary The Christian Citizen No No School’s out for summer—Counting the cost 61 61 School’s out for summer—Counting the cost full 059ff818-5069-4234-afd1-e0f3ff050738 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6093b95d In this mini-episode, the Rev. Dr. Debora Jackson reads her essay, “School’s out for summer—Counting the cost.”

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members

 

Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell.


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> In this mini-episode, the Rev. Dr. Debora Jackson reads her essay, “School’s out for summer—Counting the cost.”

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members

 

Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell.


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 608 In this mini-episode, the Rev. Dr. Debora Jackson reads her essay, “School’s out for summer—Counting the cost.” In this mini-episode, the Rev. Dr. Debora Jackson reads her essay, “School’s out for summer—Counting the cost.” justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Holy places and learnings as we emerge from the pandemic 60 60 Holy places and learnings as we emerge from the pandemic full daa0fb6f-8db6-40af-82c5-553a00b06b0a https://share.transistor.fm/s/666f16ef Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with the Rev. Travis Norvell, a pastor in Minneapolis whose church is located just blocks from George Floyd Square. They discuss how the Church can be present in the holy space of similar places around the country and what ministry looks like as we emerge from a pandemic.

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members

 

Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell.


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with the Rev. Travis Norvell, a pastor in Minneapolis whose church is located just blocks from George Floyd Square. They discuss how the Church can be present in the holy space of similar places around the country and what ministry looks like as we emerge from a pandemic.

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members

 

Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell.


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1397 Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with the Rev. Travis Norvell, a pastor in Minneapolis whose church is located just blocks from George Floyd Square. They discuss how the Church can be present in the holy space of similar places around the country and what ministry looks like as we emerge from a pandemic. Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with the Rev. Travis Norvell, a pastor in Minneapolis whose church is located just blocks from George Floyd Square. They discuss how the Church can be present in the holy space of similar places aroun justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Can you offer grace to yourself? 59 59 Can you offer grace to yourself? full 4e78ad69-e122-48b8-b4ab-bba09c86565d https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffad4a9d In this mini-episode, the Rev. Margaret Marcuson reads her essay, “Can you offer grace to yourself?” 


At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members

 

Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell.


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> In this mini-episode, the Rev. Margaret Marcuson reads her essay, “Can you offer grace to yourself?” 


At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members

 

Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell.


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 564 In this mini-episode, the Rev. Margaret Marcuson reads her essay, “Can you offer grace to yourself?” In this mini-episode, the Rev. Margaret Marcuson reads her essay, “Can you offer grace to yourself?” justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No #InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis (Part III) 58 58 #InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis (Part III) full 0ba878d3-9e07-4590-a0ef-710282af99af https://share.transistor.fm/s/6488f422 Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with Margaret Marcuson, Matthew Crebbin and Michael Woolf for a conversation around their respective contributions to the book, “#InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis,” on what we've learned about the Church, our communities, and ourselves during the pandemic and other crises our nation has faced over the last year.

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members

 

Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell.


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with Margaret Marcuson, Matthew Crebbin and Michael Woolf for a conversation around their respective contributions to the book, “#InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis,” on what we've learned about the Church, our communities, and ourselves during the pandemic and other crises our nation has faced over the last year.

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members

 

Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell.


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 2706 Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with Margaret Marcuson, Matthew Crebbin and Michael Woolf for a conversation around their respective contributions to the book, “#InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis,” on what we've learned about the Church, our communities, and ourselves during the pandemic and other crises our nation has faced over the last year. Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with Margaret Marcuson, Matthew Crebbin and Michael Woolf for a conversation around their respective contributions to the book, “#InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis,” on what we've learned ab justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Embracing equality and justice: Opposing Christian nationalism 57 57 Embracing equality and justice: Opposing Christian nationalism full 6680fb87-5766-4a8e-b1e2-e2efd22d302b https://share.transistor.fm/s/af8c7f6c In this mini-episode, the Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon reads her essay, “Embracing equality and justice: Opposing Christian nationalism.”

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members

 

Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell.


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> In this mini-episode, the Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon reads her essay, “Embracing equality and justice: Opposing Christian nationalism.”

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members

 

Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell.


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 476 In this mini-episode, the Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon reads her essay, “Embracing equality and justice: Opposing Christian nationalism.” In this mini-episode, the Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon reads her essay, “Embracing equality and justice: Opposing Christian nationalism.” justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No #InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis (Part II) 56 56 #InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis (Part II) full 6c3806c7-1428-437f-9261-29116fdead2d https://share.transistor.fm/s/126a1016 Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with Debora Jackson and Marvin McMickle for a conversation around their respective contributions to the book, “#InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis,” on what we've learned about the Church, our communities, and ourselves during the pandemic and other crises our nation has faced over the last year.

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members

 

Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell.


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with Debora Jackson and Marvin McMickle for a conversation around their respective contributions to the book, “#InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis,” on what we've learned about the Church, our communities, and ourselves during the pandemic and other crises our nation has faced over the last year.

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members

 

Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell.


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 2820 Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with Debora Jackson and Marvin McMickle for a conversation around their respective contributions to the book, “#InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis,” on what we've learned about the Church, our communities, and ourselves during the pandemic and other crises our nation has faced over the last year. Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with Debora Jackson and Marvin McMickle for a conversation around their respective contributions to the book, “#InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis,” on what we've learned about the Church, ou justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Devotion and honor, not violence 55 55 Devotion and honor, not violence full 9ca9e2a0-f20d-4c92-92a6-6a1c83eee7bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ee444c2 In this mini-episode, the Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil reads her essay, “Devotion and honor, not violence.”

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell.


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> In this mini-episode, the Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil reads her essay, “Devotion and honor, not violence.”

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell.


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Thu, 03 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 473 In this mini-episode, the Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil reads her essay, “Devotion and honor, not violence.” In this mini-episode, the Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil reads her essay, “Devotion and honor, not violence.” justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No #InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis (Part I) 54 54 #InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis (Part I) full 8850e648-9ae8-437d-8685-706d4087fd72 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8d5fac4 Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with Greg Mamula and Angela Gorrell for a conversation around their respective contributions to the book, “#InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis,” on what we've learned about the Church, our communities, and ourselves during the pandemic and other crises our nation has faced over the last year.


At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with Greg Mamula and Angela Gorrell for a conversation around their respective contributions to the book, “#InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis,” on what we've learned about the Church, our communities, and ourselves during the pandemic and other crises our nation has faced over the last year.


At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 2911 Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with Greg Mamula and Angela Gorrell for a conversation around their respective contributions to the book, “#InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis,” on what we've learned about the Church, our communities, and ourselves during the pandemic and other crises our nation has faced over the last year. Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with Greg Mamula and Angela Gorrell for a conversation around their respective contributions to the book, “#InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis,” on what we've learned about the Church, our co justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Mental illness and the Black church 53 53 Mental illness and the Black church full 472ebcb1-8134-41b7-a6a5-6ee9a085143c https://share.transistor.fm/s/81f8a4a4 In this mini-episode, the Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson reads his essay, “Mental illness and the Black church,” and is followed by Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas reading his reflection on, “Mental Health Awareness Month being a good time to start or expand a mental health ministry in your church and community.”

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


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The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


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]]> In this mini-episode, the Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson reads his essay, “Mental illness and the Black church,” and is followed by Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas reading his reflection on, “Mental Health Awareness Month being a good time to start or expand a mental health ministry in your church and community.”

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


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]]> Thu, 20 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 739 In this mini-episode, the Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson reads his essay, “Mental illness and the Black church,” and is followed by Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas reading his reflection on, “Mental Health Awareness Month being a good time to start or expand a mental health ministry in your church and community.” In this mini-episode, the Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson reads his essay, “Mental illness and the Black church,” and is followed by Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas reading his reflection on, “Mental Health Awareness Month being a good time to start or justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Standing Together with the Baptist World Alliance 52 52 Standing Together with the Baptist World Alliance full 13403cf2-d19b-45c2-8697-a61e3acdafb2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63ca7e84 Rev. Dr. Elijah Brown, President and CEO of the Baptist World Alliance, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation about the work and mission of the BWA.

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The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


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]]> Rev. Dr. Elijah Brown, President and CEO of the Baptist World Alliance, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation about the work and mission of the BWA.

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The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


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]]> Tue, 18 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1480 Rev. Dr. Elijah Brown, President and CEO of the Baptist World Alliance, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation about the work and mission of the BWA. Rev. Dr. Elijah Brown, President and CEO of the Baptist World Alliance, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation about the work and mission of the BWA. justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Mental health ministry—Beginning with worship 51 51 Mental health ministry—Beginning with worship full 1cb65bd9-1b04-4304-b5ab-8f9f89ff8d8a https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb780fa3 In this mini-episode, the Rev. Megan Snell reads their essay, “Mental health ministry—Beginning with worship.” 


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Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


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]]> In this mini-episode, the Rev. Megan Snell reads their essay, “Mental health ministry—Beginning with worship.” 


At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


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]]> Thu, 13 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 408 In this mini-episode, the Rev. Megan Snell reads their essay, “Mental health ministry—Beginning with worship.” In this mini-episode, the Rev. Megan Snell reads their essay, “Mental health ministry—Beginning with worship.” justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Going beyond what is by imagining and creating what could be 50 50 Going beyond what is by imagining and creating what could be full 419d5263-46d8-4eb2-bee6-d52966df4715 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4361c6ab Brian Rubin, a consultant, facilitator, speaker and Community Fellow with Harwood Studio, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation on going beyond what is, by imagining and creating what could be.


At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


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]]> Brian Rubin, a consultant, facilitator, speaker and Community Fellow with Harwood Studio, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation on going beyond what is, by imagining and creating what could be.


At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


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]]> Tue, 11 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1405 Brian Rubin, a consultant, facilitator, speaker and Community Fellow with Harwood Studio, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation on going beyond what is, by imagining and creating what could be. Brian Rubin, a consultant, facilitator, speaker and Community Fellow with Harwood Studio, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation on going beyond what is, by imagining and creating what could be. justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No ‘Kumbayah’ is no joking matter 49 49 ‘Kumbayah’ is no joking matter full 625f3e6b-0188-4e48-905d-51f94fea9cd9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bc08d02 In this mini-episode, the Rev. Donald Ng reads his essay, “‘Kumbayah’ is no joking matter.” 


At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


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]]> In this mini-episode, the Rev. Donald Ng reads his essay, “‘Kumbayah’ is no joking matter.” 


At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


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]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 496 In this mini-episode, the Rev. Donald Ng reads his essay, “‘Kumbayah’ is no joking matter.” In this mini-episode, the Rev. Donald Ng reads his essay, “‘Kumbayah’ is no joking matter.” justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Pursuing innovative and entrepreneurial models of ministry 48 48 Pursuing innovative and entrepreneurial models of ministry full 3eca8f27-0da5-4117-bbf5-466308153166 https://share.transistor.fm/s/92225234 Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas talks with Rev. Lauren Lisa Ng, director of Leadership Empowerment at the American Baptist Home Mission Societies, about her work with emerging leaders pursuing innovative and entrepreneurial models of ministry, and about her advocacy in response to the rise in anti-Asian violence.

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


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]]> Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas talks with Rev. Lauren Lisa Ng, director of Leadership Empowerment at the American Baptist Home Mission Societies, about her work with emerging leaders pursuing innovative and entrepreneurial models of ministry, and about her advocacy in response to the rise in anti-Asian violence.

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


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]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1309 Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas talks with Rev. Lauren Lisa Ng, director of Leadership Empowerment at the American Baptist Home Mission Societies, about her work with emerging leaders pursuing innovative and entrepreneurial models of ministry, and about her advocacy in response to the rise in anti-Asian violence. Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas talks with Rev. Lauren Lisa Ng, director of Leadership Empowerment at the American Baptist Home Mission Societies, about her work with emerging leaders pursuing innovative and entrepreneurial models of ministry justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Go in Peace 47 47 Go in Peace full ddeccb8a-ff73-4232-9e53-0e13308d0e46 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9d83f29 In this mini-episode, Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsy-Lucas reads his essay, “Go in Peace,” a reflection on the song of the same name by Sam Baker.

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


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]]> In this mini-episode, Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsy-Lucas reads his essay, “Go in Peace,” a reflection on the song of the same name by Sam Baker.

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


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]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:56:47 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 411 In this mini-episode, Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsy-Lucas reads his essay, “Go in Peace,” a reflection on the song of the same name by Sam Baker. In this mini-episode, Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsy-Lucas reads his essay, “Go in Peace,” a reflection on the song of the same name by Sam Baker. justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Recognizing, and practicing, the things that make for peace 46 46 Recognizing, and practicing, the things that make for peace full c5627659-e405-4f79-a010-1b6b7ab7e70c https://share.transistor.fm/s/02238592 The Rev. John Zehring, author, former pastor, and regular Christian Citizen contributor, joins Curtis Ramsy-Lucas for a conversation on recognizing, and practicing, the things that make for peace.

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Thank you to this week’s guest, the Rev. John Zehring. 


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> The Rev. John Zehring, author, former pastor, and regular Christian Citizen contributor, joins Curtis Ramsy-Lucas for a conversation on recognizing, and practicing, the things that make for peace.

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Thank you to this week’s guest, the Rev. John Zehring. 


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


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]]> Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:45:32 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1681 The Rev. John Zehring, author, former pastor, and regular Christian Citizen contributor, joins Curtis Ramsy-Lucas for a conversation on recognizing, and practicing, the things that make for peace. The Rev. John Zehring, author, former pastor, and regular Christian Citizen contributor, joins Curtis Ramsy-Lucas for a conversation on recognizing, and practicing, the things that make for peace. justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No An Invitation to Everyday Discipleship 45 45 An Invitation to Everyday Discipleship full cdbdc6aa-8b0c-4172-859a-9ab0b6229049 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ccc54a6 The Rev. Dr. Greg Mamula, associate executive minister of the American Baptist Churches of Nebraska and author of Table Life: An Invitation to Everyday Discipleship, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation about his book and ministry in times of Crisis. And we conclude today’s episode with a reading by Rev. Lauren Lisa Ng, Director of Leadership Empowerment at the American Baptist Home Mission Societies, of her poem: “The Game Board: Second Generation Chinese American Female Edition.”

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


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]]> The Rev. Dr. Greg Mamula, associate executive minister of the American Baptist Churches of Nebraska and author of Table Life: An Invitation to Everyday Discipleship, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation about his book and ministry in times of Crisis. And we conclude today’s episode with a reading by Rev. Lauren Lisa Ng, Director of Leadership Empowerment at the American Baptist Home Mission Societies, of her poem: “The Game Board: Second Generation Chinese American Female Edition.”

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


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]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:15:38 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 2172 The Rev. Dr. Greg Mamula, associate executive minister of the American Baptist Churches of Nebraska and author of Table Life: An Invitation to Everyday Discipleship, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation about his book and ministry in times of Crisis. And we conclude today’s episode with a reading by Rev. Lauren Lisa Ng, Director of Leadership Empowerment at the American Baptist Home Mission Societies, of her poem: “The Game Board: Second Generation Chinese American Female Edition.” The Rev. Dr. Greg Mamula, associate executive minister of the American Baptist Churches of Nebraska and author of Table Life: An Invitation to Everyday Discipleship, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation about his book and justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Social awareness in ministry 44 44 Social awareness in ministry full 76297422-cf50-4a84-810a-aa1cc37187a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/235555e7 Dr. Sarah Drummond, founding dean, Andover Newton Seminary at Yale, and Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Executive Director of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies and CEO of Judson Press, join Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation on ministry and social awareness.

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members



Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Dr. Sarah Drummond, founding dean, Andover Newton Seminary at Yale, and Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Executive Director of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies and CEO of Judson Press, join Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation on ministry and social awareness.

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members



Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


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]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:03:42 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 3864 Dr. Sarah Drummond, founding dean, Andover Newton Seminary at Yale, and Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Executive Director of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies and CEO of Judson Press, join Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation on ministry and social awareness. Dr. Sarah Drummond, founding dean, Andover Newton Seminary at Yale, and Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Executive Director of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies and CEO of Judson Press, join Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation on justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No “Adjunctifying” the church: How sustainable is this? 43 43 “Adjunctifying” the church: How sustainable is this? full f8bf2bc1-ab6f-42b3-8f97-892304204587 https://share.transistor.fm/s/72034a29 Dr. Rachael Lawrence, acting pastor of Second Baptist Church in Suffield, Connecticut and assistant director at the Center for Educational Policy at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation about the sustainability of the adjunctifying of the pastoral role within the church due to financial constraints.

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


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]]> Dr. Rachael Lawrence, acting pastor of Second Baptist Church in Suffield, Connecticut and assistant director at the Center for Educational Policy at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation about the sustainability of the adjunctifying of the pastoral role within the church due to financial constraints.

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:04:57 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1726 Dr. Rachael Lawrence, acting pastor of Second Baptist Church in Suffield, Connecticut and assistant director at the Center for Educational Policy at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation about the sustainability of the adjunctifying of the pastoral role within the church due to financial constraints. Dr. Rachael Lawrence, acting pastor of Second Baptist Church in Suffield, Connecticut and assistant director at the Center for Educational Policy at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversa justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Where is God when it comes to mental illness? 42 42 Where is God when it comes to mental illness? full b4dd850c-6a53-4430-b3af-34e7f7ffae8e https://share.transistor.fm/s/382314a8 The Rev. Megan Snell, a clinical spiritual advisor and former pastor of several United Church of Christ churches in the Boston metropolitan area, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation on clergy mental health as well as how clergy can provide support to their congregations.

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Thank you to this week’s guest, Rev. Megan Snell. 


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> The Rev. Megan Snell, a clinical spiritual advisor and former pastor of several United Church of Christ churches in the Boston metropolitan area, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation on clergy mental health as well as how clergy can provide support to their congregations.

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first multi-platform publication. We’ve added an award winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Thank you to this week’s guest, Rev. Megan Snell. 


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


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]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:45:04 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1388 The Rev. Megan Snell, a clinical spiritual advisor and former pastor of several United Church of Christ churches in the Boston metropolitan area, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation on clergy mental health as well as how clergy can provide support to their congregations. The Rev. Megan Snell, a clinical spiritual advisor and former pastor of several United Church of Christ churches in the Boston metropolitan area, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation on clergy mental health as well as how justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No The perfect time to relearn confession, penance, and ‘costly grace’ 41 41 The perfect time to relearn confession, penance, and ‘costly grace’ full 68c569c9-3adb-4b91-b9da-4a0c5c46f9e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2306f7e4 The Rev. Dr. Corey Fields, the senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Newark, Delaware, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation about ministry in the context of a racially and ethnically diverse community located directly across the street from a major university campus and how this year’s season of Lent is the perfect time to relearn confession, penance, and ‘costly grace.’

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first publication that maintains a commitment to print. More recently, we’ve added a weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by myself, Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> The Rev. Dr. Corey Fields, the senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Newark, Delaware, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation about ministry in the context of a racially and ethnically diverse community located directly across the street from a major university campus and how this year’s season of Lent is the perfect time to relearn confession, penance, and ‘costly grace.’

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first publication that maintains a commitment to print. More recently, we’ve added a weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by myself, Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:44:38 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 2266 The Rev. Dr. Corey Fields, the senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Newark, Delaware, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation about ministry in the context of a racially and ethnically diverse community located directly across the street from a major university campus and how this year’s season of Lent is the perfect time to relearn confession, penance, and ‘costly grace.’ The Rev. Dr. Corey Fields, the senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Newark, Delaware, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation about ministry in the context of a racially and ethnically diverse community located directly justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Seven Trends to Watch in 2021 40 40 Seven Trends to Watch in 2021 full 17c573f9-00f3-48cb-a154-7adec591df36 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1b04139
The Rev. Steven D. Martin, founder of the Lakelands Institute, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation on trends to watch in 2021. 


At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first publication that maintains a commitment to print. More recently, we’ve added a weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members

Thank you to this week’s guest,  Rev. Steven D. Martin.


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by myself, Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

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The Rev. Steven D. Martin, founder of the Lakelands Institute, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation on trends to watch in 2021. 


At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first publication that maintains a commitment to print. More recently, we’ve added a weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members

Thank you to this week’s guest,  Rev. Steven D. Martin.


Our theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien Tell


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by myself, Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:26:23 -0500 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1817 The Rev. Steven D. Martin, founder of the Lakelands Institute, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation on trends to watch in 2021. The Rev. Steven D. Martin, founder of the Lakelands Institute, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation on trends to watch in 2021. justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No The still prophetic words of MLK 39 39 The still prophetic words of MLK full 39f3b902-69d7-4149-ad99-f531ee4a2ca3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/916265d2 In our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day episode, several members of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies staff reflect upon quotations by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The episode includes contributions from, Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplet, Dr. Jeff Johnson, Rev. Brittany Graves, Christian Citizen Editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, Jennifer Sanborn, Rev. Rebecca Irwin Diel, Rev. Salvador Orellana, Rev. Kadia Edwards, Michaele Birdsall, Rev. Dr. Pattrica Murphy, Rev. Dr. Eddie Cruz and Susan Gottshall.

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first publication that maintains a commitment to print. More recently, we’ve added a weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Thank you to this week’s contributors, Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplet, Dr. Jeff Johnson, Rev. Brittany Graves, Jennifer Sanborn, Rev. Rebecca Irwin Diel, Rev. Salvador Orellana, Rev. Kadia Edwards, Michaele Birdsall, Rev. Dr. Pattrica Murphy, Rev. Dr. Eddie Cruz and Susan Gottshall. 


Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> In our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day episode, several members of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies staff reflect upon quotations by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The episode includes contributions from, Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplet, Dr. Jeff Johnson, Rev. Brittany Graves, Christian Citizen Editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, Jennifer Sanborn, Rev. Rebecca Irwin Diel, Rev. Salvador Orellana, Rev. Kadia Edwards, Michaele Birdsall, Rev. Dr. Pattrica Murphy, Rev. Dr. Eddie Cruz and Susan Gottshall.

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first publication that maintains a commitment to print. More recently, we’ve added a weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members


Thank you to this week’s contributors, Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplet, Dr. Jeff Johnson, Rev. Brittany Graves, Jennifer Sanborn, Rev. Rebecca Irwin Diel, Rev. Salvador Orellana, Rev. Kadia Edwards, Michaele Birdsall, Rev. Dr. Pattrica Murphy, Rev. Dr. Eddie Cruz and Susan Gottshall. 


Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0500 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 2680 In our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day episode, several members of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies staff reflect upon quotations by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The episode includes contributions from, Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplet, Dr. Jeff Johnson, Rev. Brittany Graves, Christian Citizen Editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, Jennifer Sanborn, Rev. Rebecca Irwin Diel, Rev. Salvador Orellana, Rev. Kadia Edwards, Michaele Birdsall, Rev. Dr. Patricia Murphy, Rev. Dr. Eddie Cruz and Susan Gottshall. In our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day episode, several members of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies staff reflect upon quotations by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The episode includes contributions from, Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Rev. Dr. Ma justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No A Holy Saturday faith this Advent and Christmas 38 38 A Holy Saturday faith this Advent and Christmas full 16603415-2483-4c6b-88f2-cf61444b7f32 https://share.transistor.fm/s/31af4c13 Curtis Ramsey-Lucas is the editor of The Christian Citizen and The Christian Citizen Weekly and host of the Justice. Mercy. Faith. podcast. His recent book #InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis is available from now from JudsonPress.com, or wherever you buy books. Here he is now, with his reflection, “A Holy Saturday faith this Advent and Christmas.”

Jennifer Sanborn is program director of In Support of Excellence—American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ financial-literacy program for clergy and lay leaders. She joins us today reading her essay, “Prepare.”

Laura Alden is the publisher of Judson Press at American Baptist Home Mission Societies. Here she is reflecting on “A 2020 Christmas.”

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first publication that maintains a commitment to print. More recently, we’ve added a weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.




]]> Curtis Ramsey-Lucas is the editor of The Christian Citizen and The Christian Citizen Weekly and host of the Justice. Mercy. Faith. podcast. His recent book #InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis is available from now from JudsonPress.com, or wherever you buy books. Here he is now, with his reflection, “A Holy Saturday faith this Advent and Christmas.”

Jennifer Sanborn is program director of In Support of Excellence—American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ financial-literacy program for clergy and lay leaders. She joins us today reading her essay, “Prepare.”

Laura Alden is the publisher of Judson Press at American Baptist Home Mission Societies. Here she is reflecting on “A 2020 Christmas.”

At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print publication is now a digital-first publication that maintains a commitment to print. More recently, we’ve added a weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.




]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1430 In what has become an annual tradition for this podcast, we’re bringing you three advent reflections from members of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies staff. First, Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas reads his essay, “A Holy Saturday faith this Advent and Christmas.” Then, Jennifer Sanborn, Program Director of ABHMS’ In Support of Excellence initiative, reminds us how God helps “prepare” the way. And we conclude with a reflection from Judson Press Publisher Laura Alden with her essay “A 2020 Christmas.” In what has become an annual tradition for this podcast, we’re bringing you three advent reflections from members of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies staff. First, Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas reads his essay, “A Holy Saturday f justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Serenity in overwhelming times 37 37 Serenity in overwhelming times full d5a2fbf3-57a5-4be7-8ddb-e0f755da2966 https://share.transistor.fm/s/774d8da7 The Rev. John Zehring discusses finding serenity in overwhelming times and Margaret Marcuson reminds us how (and why) to give thanks for our families this Thanksgiving. 

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by myself, Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> The Rev. John Zehring discusses finding serenity in overwhelming times and Margaret Marcuson reminds us how (and why) to give thanks for our families this Thanksgiving. 

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by myself, Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0500 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 926 The Rev. John Zehring discusses finding serenity in overwhelming times and Margaret Marcuson reminds us how (and why) to give thanks for our families this Thanksgiving. The Rev. John Zehring discusses finding serenity in overwhelming times and Margaret Marcuson reminds us how (and why) to give thanks for our families this Thanksgiving. justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Online ministry is here to stay, welcome to the new era 36 36 Online ministry is here to stay, welcome to the new era full c0e71196-032f-4651-983a-612ac710c4e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d9887e7 The Rev. Steven D. Martin, founder of the Lakelands Institute, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation on video, technology and other tools churches can utilize to enhance their ministries. 

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> The Rev. Steven D. Martin, founder of the Lakelands Institute, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation on video, technology and other tools churches can utilize to enhance their ministries. 

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2020 14:15:34 -0500 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 3258 The Rev. Steven D. Martin, founder of the Lakelands Institute, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation on video, technology and other tools churches can utilize to enhance their ministries. The Rev. Steven D. Martin, founder of the Lakelands Institute, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation on video, technology and other tools churches can utilize to enhance their ministries. justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Until we reach that perfect union 35 35 Until we reach that perfect union full a917ace8-3296-4b91-906f-c7c7b6802af3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/44e408e1 The Rev. Dr. Debora Jackson, Director of Operations for All Girls Allowed, a faith-based, non-profit that restores life, value, and dignity by empowering and educating women and girls and engaging outreach partners for global impact, joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on the work of her organization and her hope that the United States would continue to allow our constitutional framework to expand until we reach that perfect union where all people are recognized as created equal.

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.



]]> The Rev. Dr. Debora Jackson, Director of Operations for All Girls Allowed, a faith-based, non-profit that restores life, value, and dignity by empowering and educating women and girls and engaging outreach partners for global impact, joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on the work of her organization and her hope that the United States would continue to allow our constitutional framework to expand until we reach that perfect union where all people are recognized as created equal.

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.



]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0500 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1333 The Rev. Dr. Debora Jackson, Director of Operations for All Girls Allowed, a faith-based, non-profit that restores life, value, and dignity by empowering and educating women and girls and engaging outreach partners for global impact, joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on the work of her organization and her hope that the United States would continue to allow our constitutional framework to expand until we reach that perfect union where all people are recognized as created equal. The Rev. Dr. Debora Jackson, Director of Operations for All Girls Allowed, a faith-based, non-profit that restores life, value, and dignity by empowering and educating women and girls and engaging outreach partners for global impact, joins the podcast for justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No The Bible, the Constitution, and Racism in America 34 34 The Bible, the Constitution, and Racism in America full 00ef5461-7f61-40de-8bb0-062eb6b338f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f187a98 Rev. Dr. Susan Williams Smith, author of the new book, “With Liberty and Justice for Some: The Bible, the Constitution, and Racism in America,”  joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on how the two texts we count as sacred have not been merely impotent in eliminating racism; they have been used to support and sustain white supremacy and what will it take to reclaim the transforming and affirming power of God and government to secure liberty and justice for all?

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.


]]> Rev. Dr. Susan Williams Smith, author of the new book, “With Liberty and Justice for Some: The Bible, the Constitution, and Racism in America,”  joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on how the two texts we count as sacred have not been merely impotent in eliminating racism; they have been used to support and sustain white supremacy and what will it take to reclaim the transforming and affirming power of God and government to secure liberty and justice for all?

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.


]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2020 15:17:53 -0500 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1529 Rev. Dr. Susan Williams Smith, author of the new book, “With Liberty and Justice for Some: The Bible, the Constitution, and Racism in America,” joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on how the two texts we count as sacred have not been merely impotent in eliminating racism; they have been used to support and sustain white supremacy and what will it take to reclaim the transforming and affirming power of God and government to secure liberty and justice for all? Rev. Dr. Susan Williams Smith, author of the new book, “With Liberty and Justice for Some: The Bible, the Constitution, and Racism in America,” joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on how the two texts we justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No An opportunity to speak to challenges veterans face 33 33 An opportunity to speak to challenges veterans face full 38274c03-3417-404a-9353-55b4bfd0e293 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3dd83b15 Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson, pastor of Cornerstone Community Church, Endicott, New York,  joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on how the Sunday prior to Veterans Day is an opportunity to speak to challenges veterans face.

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson, pastor of Cornerstone Community Church, Endicott, New York,  joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on how the Sunday prior to Veterans Day is an opportunity to speak to challenges veterans face.

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0500 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1274 Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson, pastor of Cornerstone Community Church, Endicott, New York, joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on how the Sunday prior to Veterans Day is an opportunity to speak to challenges veterans face. Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson, pastor of Cornerstone Community Church, Endicott, New York, joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on how the Sunday prior to Veterans Day is an opportunity to speak to challenges vet justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No I am weary, let me vote 32 32 I am weary, let me vote full 4da766bb-b0e0-4e09-b18c-c53cf539c5a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da8855b1 Claire Hein Blanton is an ordained Baptist minister in Houston, Texas. She is currently studying for her PhD in systematic theology and ethics from the University of Aberdeen. Essay: “I am weary, let me vote.”


The Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil is director of Short-Term Mission for International Ministries. Essay: “Walking a new walk-engaging in practices that build bridges, break barriers.”


The Rev. Mindi Welton-Mitchell is pastor of Queen Anne Baptist Church, in Seattle, Washington, and ministry associate of social media for the Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches USA. Essay: “Zoom Memorials.”


The Rev. Margaret Marcuson helps ministers do their work without wearing out or burning out, through ministry coaching, presentations and online resources which can be found at margaretmarcuson.com. Essay: “Six ways a Roman emperor can help us today.”

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Claire Hein Blanton is an ordained Baptist minister in Houston, Texas. She is currently studying for her PhD in systematic theology and ethics from the University of Aberdeen. Essay: “I am weary, let me vote.”


The Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil is director of Short-Term Mission for International Ministries. Essay: “Walking a new walk-engaging in practices that build bridges, break barriers.”


The Rev. Mindi Welton-Mitchell is pastor of Queen Anne Baptist Church, in Seattle, Washington, and ministry associate of social media for the Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches USA. Essay: “Zoom Memorials.”


The Rev. Margaret Marcuson helps ministers do their work without wearing out or burning out, through ministry coaching, presentations and online resources which can be found at margaretmarcuson.com. Essay: “Six ways a Roman emperor can help us today.”

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1727 Claire Hein Blanton speaks to voting not only like my her life depends on it, but like the lives of the vulnerable and the marginalized around her depend on it too in her essay, “I am weary, let me vote.” The Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil discusses, “Walking a new walk—engaging in practices that build bridges, break barriers.” The Rev. Mindi Welton-Mitchell speaks to her experience with “Zoom memorials.” And the Rev. Margaret Marcuson teaches us “Six ways a Roman emperor can help us today.” Claire Hein Blanton speaks to voting not only like my her life depends on it, but like the lives of the vulnerable and the marginalized around her depend on it too in her essay, “I am weary, let me vote.” The Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil discusses, “Walking a n justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Spiritual activism: We must constructively engage in politics 31 31 Spiritual activism: We must constructively engage in politics full 2e3ed147-7ded-420a-9224-bfc38ffb639f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5f7790c Mae Elise Cannon, author of the recently published “Beyond Hashtag Activism: Comprehensive Justice in a Complicated Age,” joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on spiritual activism and constructive engagement in politics. 

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg.


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Mae Elise Cannon, author of the recently published “Beyond Hashtag Activism: Comprehensive Justice in a Complicated Age,” joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on spiritual activism and constructive engagement in politics. 

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg.


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1111 Mae Elise Cannon, author of the recently published “Beyond Hashtag Activism: Comprehensive Justice in a Complicated Age,” joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on spiritual activism and constructive engagement in politics. Mae Elise Cannon, author of the recently published “Beyond Hashtag Activism: Comprehensive Justice in a Complicated Age,” joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on spiritual activism and constructive engagem justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Being a Christian citizen in an election year 30 30 Being a Christian citizen in an election year full 59b829f3-ca2c-46b5-aee3-d83c92a88826 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62b8751c Imagine what the Church would look like if congregations spent less time on policing public policy (whether it be “pro-life” or “social justice) and more time living a life in conformity with the mind of Christ? Daniel Headrick, associate pastor of Northside Drive Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, suspects a church which followed that servant’s path would be utterly transformed in its missional and spiritual identity. He joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on being a Christian citizen in an election year. 

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Imagine what the Church would look like if congregations spent less time on policing public policy (whether it be “pro-life” or “social justice) and more time living a life in conformity with the mind of Christ? Daniel Headrick, associate pastor of Northside Drive Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, suspects a church which followed that servant’s path would be utterly transformed in its missional and spiritual identity. He joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on being a Christian citizen in an election year. 

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1358 Imagine what the Church would look like if congregations spent less time on policing public policy (whether it be “pro-life” or “social justice) and more time living a life in conformity with the mind of Christ? Daniel Headrick, associate pastor of Northside Drive Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, suspects a church which followed that servant’s path would be utterly transformed in its missional and spiritual identity. He joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on being a Christian citizen in an election year. Imagine what the Church would look like if congregations spent less time on policing public policy (whether it be “pro-life” or “social justice) and more time living a life in conformity with the mind of Christ? Daniel Headrick, associate pastor of Norths justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No The church’s unique role in encouraging and supporting voting 29 29 The church’s unique role in encouraging and supporting voting full 34213d4a-9cb0-4d46-946e-2ed86999849c https://share.transistor.fm/s/58aa0737 Susan Gottshall, director of communication for American Baptist Home Mission Societies joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on the church’s unique role in encouraging and supporting voting. 


Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Susan Gottshall, director of communication for American Baptist Home Mission Societies joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on the church’s unique role in encouraging and supporting voting. 


Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1424 Susan Gottshall, director of communication for American Baptist Home Mission Societies joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on the church’s unique role in encouraging and supporting voting. Susan Gottshall, director of communication for American Baptist Home Mission Societies joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on the church’s unique role in encouraging and supporting voting. justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No How to see a miracle when you’re exhausted 28 28 How to see a miracle when you’re exhausted full 669f3345-2164-43e5-b474-9366fe678595 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebd2dc7c The Rev. Margaret Marcuson helps ministers do their work without wearing out or burning out, through ministry coaching, presentations and online resources which can be found at margaretmarcuson.com. She joins us this week reading her essay, “How to see a miracle when you’re exhausted.”


The Rev. Dr. Corey Fields is senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Newark, Deleware. Here he is with his essay, “'Ring Them Bell'”: The Church as the megaphone of hurt and hope.”

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.


Thanks for listening.

]]> The Rev. Margaret Marcuson helps ministers do their work without wearing out or burning out, through ministry coaching, presentations and online resources which can be found at margaretmarcuson.com. She joins us this week reading her essay, “How to see a miracle when you’re exhausted.”


The Rev. Dr. Corey Fields is senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Newark, Deleware. Here he is with his essay, “'Ring Them Bell'”: The Church as the megaphone of hurt and hope.”

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.


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]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 844 The Rev. Margaret Marcuson shows us, how to see a miracle when we’re exhausted. And, the Rev. Dr. Corey Fields digs into Bob Dylan’s “Ring Them Bells,” which, despite apocalyptic hints, there’s something else there which reminds him of the place of the church in turbulent times. The Rev. Margaret Marcuson shows us, how to see a miracle when we’re exhausted. And, the Rev. Dr. Corey Fields digs into Bob Dylan’s “Ring Them Bells,” which, despite apocalyptic hints, there’s something else there which reminds him of the place of the ch justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story? 27 27 Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story? full daa2fe71-625e-4337-aa72-72488c7f795e https://share.transistor.fm/s/466ce61d Debora Jackson, director of operations for All Girls Allowed, joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on her recent article, “Hamilton and history—Who tells the story?”, and how one’s position in the story dictates whether that story will be viewed as patriotic or traitorous. 

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Debora Jackson, director of operations for All Girls Allowed, joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on her recent article, “Hamilton and history—Who tells the story?”, and how one’s position in the story dictates whether that story will be viewed as patriotic or traitorous. 

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1179 Debora Jackson, director of operations for All Girls Allowed, joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on her recent article, “Hamilton and history—Who tells the story?”, and how one’s position in the story dictates whether that story will be viewed as patriotic or traitorous. Debora Jackson, director of operations for All Girls Allowed, joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on her recent article, “Hamilton and history—Who tells the story?”, and how one’s position in the story di justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Beyond the Divisions: Faith and Politics 2020 26 26 Beyond the Divisions: Faith and Politics 2020 full b7a931df-3db5-4a90-a49e-95e15ec8c18f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2824987 Thank you to this week’s guest, Greg Hunt.


Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg.


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.


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Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg.


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.


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]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1512 Greg Hunt, research professor and coordinator of the Leadership Series at Central Baptist Theological Seminary joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on Central’s blog series “Beyond the Divisions: Faith and Politics 2020.” Greg Hunt, research professor and coordinator of the Leadership Series at Central Baptist Theological Seminary joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on Central’s blog series “Beyond the Divisions: Faith and justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Living in God’s image: Despotism or republican democracy? 25 25 Living in God’s image: Despotism or republican democracy? full a9b36f6a-8462-4b80-9243-3e4fa825d55b https://share.transistor.fm/s/8164c2e8 We’re back this week from our summer break and are excited to bring you several new episodes of the podcast over the coming weeks, beginning here with a one-on-one interview between Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas and contributor William Johnson Everett, who’s latest piece, “Living in God’s image: Despotism or republican democracy?” which can be found at christiancitizen.us, challenged us to explore the connection of what kind of political order is fostered by our fundamental God images, symbols and rituals. And How do our basic images of God legitimize or critique our institutions of governance?


Thank you to this week’s guest, William Johnson Everett 


Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.


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]]> We’re back this week from our summer break and are excited to bring you several new episodes of the podcast over the coming weeks, beginning here with a one-on-one interview between Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas and contributor William Johnson Everett, who’s latest piece, “Living in God’s image: Despotism or republican democracy?” which can be found at christiancitizen.us, challenged us to explore the connection of what kind of political order is fostered by our fundamental God images, symbols and rituals. And How do our basic images of God legitimize or critique our institutions of governance?


Thank you to this week’s guest, William Johnson Everett 


Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.


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]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1345 William Johnson Everett, the Herbert Gezork Professor of Christian Social Ethics, Emeritus, at Andover Newton Seminary at Yale and author of the recently reprinted book, “God’s Federal Republic: Reconstructing Our Governing Symbol,” joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on the formative nature of worship for our politics. William Johnson Everett, the Herbert Gezork Professor of Christian Social Ethics, Emeritus, at Andover Newton Seminary at Yale and author of the recently reprinted book, “God’s Federal Republic: Reconstructing Our Governing Symbol,” joins the podcast for justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Faith and Mental Health 24 24 Faith and Mental Health full 526fd40a-11a3-4f42-a256-832b8e59e7da https://share.transistor.fm/s/d34f89d0 Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

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The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Wed, 20 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 2740 Jessica Young Brown, an assistant professor of Counseling and Practical Theology at the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University and author of the new book, “Making SPACE at the Well: Mental Health and the Church” and Jermine Alberty, executive director of Pathways to Promise, join Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation on faith and mental health. Jessica Young Brown, an assistant professor of Counseling and Practical Theology at the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University and author of the new book, “Making SPACE at the Well: Mental Health and the Church” and Jermine justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Lessons amid a disaster: Ministry in response to crisis 23 23 Lessons amid a disaster: Ministry in response to crisis full 0b7aaf2b-3690-4645-8bde-4a180ac99ae5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/693fae2b Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen, and to find ministry resources around the coronavirus from the CDC and the American Baptist Home Misison Societies visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

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The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen, and to find ministry resources around the coronavirus from the CDC and the American Baptist Home Misison Societies visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 2240 Rev. Matthew Crebbin, senior pastor of Newtown Congregational Church joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on leadership lessons learned responding to the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School and how these can be applied to the coronavirus pandemic. Rev. Matthew Crebbin, senior pastor of Newtown Congregational Church joins the podcast for a conversation with Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on leadership lessons learned responding to the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School and h justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Doing ministry in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak 22 22 Doing ministry in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak full 1c8b4c47-db0e-40d1-a707-0953e2c4cecf https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7bb1419 Both interviews took place on Friday, March 13th. As we’re all now aware, news around the coronavirus changes fast. These interviews, while still very recent, already have some dated pieces of information and we encourage you to continue following the advice of your local leaders, health care professionals and the CDC. On our website, the Christian Citizen has put together a list of resources from the CDC, the American Baptist Home Mission Societies and a link to a ministry group on the ministrElife platform as a way to keep informed and engaged. Those resources can be found at christiancitizen.us


Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 

]]> Both interviews took place on Friday, March 13th. As we’re all now aware, news around the coronavirus changes fast. These interviews, while still very recent, already have some dated pieces of information and we encourage you to continue following the advice of your local leaders, health care professionals and the CDC. On our website, the Christian Citizen has put together a list of resources from the CDC, the American Baptist Home Mission Societies and a link to a ministry group on the ministrElife platform as a way to keep informed and engaged. Those resources can be found at christiancitizen.us


Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 2253 Rev. Mindi Welton-Mitchel, a Seattle pastor, joins Christian Citizen Editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation on doing ministry in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. Then, Rev. Bryan Jackson, who wrote about the first fatality from COVID-19 in the United States occurring in his neighborhood of Kirkland, Washington, for the Christian Citizen, updates us on ministry in his context during the pandemic. Rev. Mindi Welton-Mitchel, a Seattle pastor, joins Christian Citizen Editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation on doing ministry in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. Then, Rev. Bryan Jackson, who wrote about the first fatality from COVID-19 in the U justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Tough questions from curious Christians—searching for truth during Lent 21 21 Tough questions from curious Christians—searching for truth during Lent full 4f7825c9-8579-4f83-806a-6b18f22ae3a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7a9e1c5 Thank you to this week’s guests, the Rev. John Zehring, the Rev. Daniel Headrick and the Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson.


Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

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Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1574 The Rev. John Zehring has tough questions from curious Christians as he encourages searching for truth during Lent. The Rev. Daniel Headrick asks us to imagine “that we might actually live Lent in our very bodies, and not just think about it,” in his essay, “Lent embodied.” And finally, the Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson encourages the development of spiritual fitness during the season of Lent. The Rev. John Zehring has tough questions from curious Christians as he encourages searching for truth during Lent. The Rev. Daniel Headrick asks us to imagine “that we might actually live Lent in our very bodies, and not just think about it,” in his essa justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Establishing a new civic covenant 20 20 Establishing a new civic covenant full d63ce31e-be5b-42b0-897d-85e78c4a8f28 https://share.transistor.fm/s/918db379 Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

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The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0500 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1055 Richard C. Harwood lays the case for establishing a new civic covenant with his essay, “Getting in the same boat.” The Rev. John Zehring reminds us of the rejected stone Jesus speaks about in Matthew, Mark and Luke and how we might face rejection in the purple season. And we’re joined by Margaret Marcuson with her reflection on how to think like a redwood tree. Richard C. Harwood lays the case for establishing a new civic covenant with his essay, “Getting in the same boat.” The Rev. John Zehring reminds us of the rejected stone Jesus speaks about in Matthew, Mark and Luke and how we might face rejection in the justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Mandate from heaven? A brief primer in political theology 19 19 Mandate from heaven? A brief primer in political theology full 1464c169-13a8-4679-a74a-7d6f965ecf57 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9e66bc3 Mandate from heaven? A brief primer in political theology by Claire Hein Blanton

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

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Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg


The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:30:00 -0500 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1254 Claire Hein Blanton joins Christian Citizen Editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation on around the topics of her latest piece, “Mandate from heaven? A brief primer in political theology.” Claire Hein Blanton joins Christian Citizen Editor Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a conversation on around the topics of her latest piece, “Mandate from heaven? A brief primer in political theology.” justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Black history and the Negro problem 18 18 Black history and the Negro problem full 44beac7d-2657-4338-af14-339d43b830ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5ece6ca The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 


The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 


To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1373 In this episode, the Rev. Debora Jackson reads her essay, “Black history and the Negro problem,” offering that “if we cannot teach slavery, which was irrefutably core to our history, how will we ever teach or face this country’s racist past? And if we cannot face our racism, how will we ever dismantle white privilege and the persistent beliefs that stem from it?” The Rev. David Gregg also joins the podcast this week, with his reading, “Collective efficacy—working with a common purpose for the good of all.” And finally, we’re joined by regular Christian Citizen contributor Alyssa Vasquez with her story on the Intentional multicultural ministry she’s experienced in the Dominican Republic. In this episode, the Rev. Debora Jackson reads her essay, “Black history and the Negro problem,” offering that “if we cannot teach slavery, which was irrefutably core to our history, how will we ever teach or face this country’s racist past? And if we can justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Reflections on Advent: Humility, Fear, Truth, Mercy, and Glory 17 17 Reflections on Advent: Humility, Fear, Truth, Mercy, and Glory full fc1df96c-6355-4bd8-80b7-9ba76aee2b13 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62f2af92 Thank you to this week’s guests, Jennifer L. Sanborn, Laura Alden, Dr. Laura Miraz, the Rev. Dr. Eddie Cruz, and the Rev. Kadia A. Edwards.

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg

The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by myself, Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 

The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 

To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit the website ChristianCitizen.us.

That concludes our first full year of the Justice. Mercy. Faith. Podcast. We thank you immensely for your support as we figure out this new medium for our decades-old publication. All of us at The Christian Citizen and American Baptist Home Mission Societies wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We’ll be back at it, producing more episodes of Justice. Mercy. Faith. In the coming weeks. 

Thanks for listening.

]]> Thank you to this week’s guests, Jennifer L. Sanborn, Laura Alden, Dr. Laura Miraz, the Rev. Dr. Eddie Cruz, and the Rev. Kadia A. Edwards.

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg

The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by myself, Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 

The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 

To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit the website ChristianCitizen.us.

That concludes our first full year of the Justice. Mercy. Faith. Podcast. We thank you immensely for your support as we figure out this new medium for our decades-old publication. All of us at The Christian Citizen and American Baptist Home Mission Societies wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We’ll be back at it, producing more episodes of Justice. Mercy. Faith. In the coming weeks. 

Thanks for listening.

]]> Tue, 24 Dec 2019 05:30:12 -0500 Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, Joshua Kagi, Laura Alden, Rev. Dr. Eddie Cruz, Rev. Kadia A. Edwards, Jennifer L. Sanborn, Dr. Laura Miraz Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, Joshua Kagi, Laura Alden, Rev. Dr. Eddie Cruz, Rev. Kadia A. Edwards, Jennifer L. Sanborn, Dr. Laura Miraz 1082 In this episode, five members of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies staff share their reflections on words of advent as part of a larger Readers Write series by the Christian Citizen. The entire series can be viewed on our website christiancitizen.us Today, Jennifer Sanborn reads her reflections on the word “Humble.” Laura Alden on “Fear.” Dr. Laura Miraz speaks on “Truth.” the Rev. Dr. Eddie Cruz reflects on “Mercy.” and finally we hear from Rev. Kadia Edwards on “Glory.” We deeply hope you enjoy these essays and they add to your Christmas season. In this episode, five members of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies staff share their reflections on words of advent as part of a larger Readers Write series by the Christian Citizen. The entire series can be viewed on our website christiancitize justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No “Nice” is not a biblical word 16 16 “Nice” is not a biblical word full 89388d35-d36f-4f60-afd9-da5bbf661e98 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e94bd62 Thank you to this week’s guest the Rev. Margaret Marcuson.

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg

The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 

The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 

To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit the website ChristianCitizen.us.

Justice. Mercy. Faith. will be back with a new episode next week.

]]> Thank you to this week’s guest the Rev. Margaret Marcuson.

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg

The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 

The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 

To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit the website ChristianCitizen.us.

Justice. Mercy. Faith. will be back with a new episode next week.

]]> Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:00:12 -0500 Margaret Marcuson, Joshua Kagi, Curtis Ramsey-Lucas Margaret Marcuson, Joshua Kagi, Curtis Ramsey-Lucas 895 In this episode, the Rev. Margaret Marcuson reads her essay, “Nice” is not a biblical word. Then, she is joined by Christian Citizen Editor, Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a deeper conversation on the topic. In this episode, the Rev. Margaret Marcuson reads her essay, “Nice” is not a biblical word. Then, she is joined by Christian Citizen Editor, Curtis Ramsey Lucas for a deeper conversation on the topic. justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Reconstruction efforts ongoing two years after Hurricane María 15 15 Reconstruction efforts ongoing two years after Hurricane María full 1ff96775-e0a3-4fc9-9897-53419397175b https://share.transistor.fm/s/2447a15d Thank you to this week’s guests, the Rev. César R. Maurás Torres, Abigail Medina Betancourt and the Rev. Salvador Orellana.

The American Baptist Home Mission Societies is currently in the process of raising $300,000 to help transform and bring healing in Puerto Rico. 

A gift to the Passionary Fund today will help replace a blue tarp with a sound, dry roof. 

Tens of thousands of residents of Puerto Rico are still living under blue tarps – and it’s been two years since Hurricane Maria stormed the island.  Progress is being made but many still wait for a peaceful night’s sleep. 

One hundred percent of your gift is applied directly to rebuild and restore Puerto Rico and will provide additional support above and beyond denominational offerings. Please give to American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ Passionary Fund today to support our neighbors in Puerto Rico!

More information can be found and gifts can be made at abhms.org/givehope

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg

The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 

The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 

To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit the website ChristianCitizen.us.

We’re releasing two episodes of Justice. Mercy. Faith this week, so check your podcast feed for even more! We’ll also be back with a new episode next week.

]]> Thank you to this week’s guests, the Rev. César R. Maurás Torres, Abigail Medina Betancourt and the Rev. Salvador Orellana.

The American Baptist Home Mission Societies is currently in the process of raising $300,000 to help transform and bring healing in Puerto Rico. 

A gift to the Passionary Fund today will help replace a blue tarp with a sound, dry roof. 

Tens of thousands of residents of Puerto Rico are still living under blue tarps – and it’s been two years since Hurricane Maria stormed the island.  Progress is being made but many still wait for a peaceful night’s sleep. 

One hundred percent of your gift is applied directly to rebuild and restore Puerto Rico and will provide additional support above and beyond denominational offerings. Please give to American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ Passionary Fund today to support our neighbors in Puerto Rico!

More information can be found and gifts can be made at abhms.org/givehope

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg

The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 

The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 

To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit the website ChristianCitizen.us.

We’re releasing two episodes of Justice. Mercy. Faith this week, so check your podcast feed for even more! We’ll also be back with a new episode next week.

]]> Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:45:24 -0500 Abigail Medina Betancourt, César Maurás Torres, Salvador Orellana, Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, Joshua Kagi Abigail Medina Betancourt, César Maurás Torres, Salvador Orellana, Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, Joshua Kagi 1547 In this episode, Christian Citizen Editor, Curtis Ramsey Lucas moderates a conversation with the Rev. César R. Maurás Torres, Abigail Medina Betancourt and the Rev. Salvador Orellana on ongoing reconstruction efforts in Puerto Rico two years after Hurricane Maria. In this episode, Christian Citizen Editor, Curtis Ramsey Lucas moderates a conversation with the Rev. César R. Maurás Torres, Abigail Medina Betancourt and the Rev. Salvador Orellana on ongoing reconstruction efforts in Puerto Rico two years after Hurrica justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No Returning to the Sunday School Movement 14 14 Returning to the Sunday School Movement full f72360cd-11e0-436a-9c5a-b276fe95281f https://share.transistor.fm/s/baefda60 Thank you to this week’s guest, Dr. Cassandra Carkuff-Williams. Her story, Returning to Sunday School, can be read at christiancitizen.us

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg

The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by myself, Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 

The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 

To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit the website ChristianCitizen.us.

Justice. Mercy. Faith will be back with a new episode next week. 

Thanks for listening.

]]> Thank you to this week’s guest, Dr. Cassandra Carkuff-Williams. Her story, Returning to Sunday School, can be read at christiancitizen.us

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg

The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by myself, Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. 

The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. 

To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit the website ChristianCitizen.us.

Justice. Mercy. Faith will be back with a new episode next week. 

Thanks for listening.

]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2019 12:00:17 -0400 Cassandra Carkuff Williams, Joshua Kagi, Curtis Ramsey-Lucas Cassandra Carkuff Williams, Joshua Kagi, Curtis Ramsey-Lucas 1773 In this special episode, enjoy a conversation with regular Christian Citizen contributor, Dr. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, the Director of Discipleship at the American Baptist Home Mission Societies, as interviewed by Christian Citizen Editor, Curtis Ramsey Lucas. The two discuss a modern vision for discipleship, and how the church has a chance to return to the Sunday School Movement to uncover its passion and power to challenge culture and change lives. In this special episode, enjoy a conversation with regular Christian Citizen contributor, Dr. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, the Director of Discipleship at the American Baptist Home Mission Societies, as interviewed by Christian Citizen Editor, Curtis Ramse discipleship, church, faith, sunday school No Reclaiming the historic understanding of religious liberty for all 13 13 Reclaiming the historic understanding of religious liberty for all full fb3b24a7-4ae2-4740-aa00-c7954d998e18 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7cb2bb4 Brian Kaylor is editor and president of Word&Way. He joins the podcast this week to discuss “reclaiming the historic understanding of religious liberty for all.” More from Rev. Dr. Aidsand Wright-Riggins III can be heard in Kaylor’s interview with him in episode 69 “Baptist Without An Adjective,” on the Word&Way podcast.

Eden Carlton leads the Language Arts Ministry at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, West Chester, Pennsylvania, she joins the podcast with her essay, “Love your neighbor, learn their language.”

David W. Peters served in the United States Marine Corps and in Iraq as an Army chaplain. Currently, he is a church planter in Pflugerville, Texas with the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. He is the author of “Post-Traumatic God: How the Church Cares for People Who Have Been to Hell and Back” from Morehouse Publishing. He joins us this week with his essay, “The moral injury of a Baptist accidental killer.”

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg

The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by myself, Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.

The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean.

To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit the website ChristianCitizen.us.

Justice. Mercy. Faith is off for the next couple of weeks to prepare new stories. We’ll be back in June, including our first live show from the American Baptist Churches Biennial Mission Summit in Virginia Beach. Follow us on social media for upcoming details on how you can join us.

]]> Brian Kaylor is editor and president of Word&Way. He joins the podcast this week to discuss “reclaiming the historic understanding of religious liberty for all.” More from Rev. Dr. Aidsand Wright-Riggins III can be heard in Kaylor’s interview with him in episode 69 “Baptist Without An Adjective,” on the Word&Way podcast.

Eden Carlton leads the Language Arts Ministry at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, West Chester, Pennsylvania, she joins the podcast with her essay, “Love your neighbor, learn their language.”

David W. Peters served in the United States Marine Corps and in Iraq as an Army chaplain. Currently, he is a church planter in Pflugerville, Texas with the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. He is the author of “Post-Traumatic God: How the Church Cares for People Who Have Been to Hell and Back” from Morehouse Publishing. He joins us this week with his essay, “The moral injury of a Baptist accidental killer.”

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg

The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by myself, Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.

The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean.

To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit the website ChristianCitizen.us.

Justice. Mercy. Faith is off for the next couple of weeks to prepare new stories. We’ll be back in June, including our first live show from the American Baptist Churches Biennial Mission Summit in Virginia Beach. Follow us on social media for upcoming details on how you can join us.

]]> Tue, 21 May 2019 15:00:20 -0400 The Christian Citizen, Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, Eden Carlton, Joshua Kagi, Rev. Dr. Aidsand Wright-Riggins III, Brian Kaylor, David W. Peters The Christian Citizen, Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, Eden Carlton, Joshua Kagi, Rev. Dr. Aidsand Wright-Riggins III, Brian Kaylor, David W. Peters 1222 Christian Citizen contributors, Brian Kaylor on “reclaiming the historic understanding of religious liberty for all;” Eden Carlton asks us to “Love your neighbor, learn their language;” and David W. Peters shares his deeply personal essay, “The moral injury of a Baptist accidental killer.” Christian Citizen contributors, Brian Kaylor on “reclaiming the historic understanding of religious liberty for all;” Eden Carlton asks us to “Love your neighbor, learn their language;” and David W. Peters shares his deeply personal essay, “The moral inju faith, religion, church, liberty, christianity, morality No Blessed are the peacemakers, but what about the troublemakers? 12 12 Blessed are the peacemakers, but what about the troublemakers? full eff952b2-23d4-4805-ad20-178ba7ceffe0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b45b62cb The Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon is the executive director of Churches for Middle East Peace and an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church. She is the editor of A Land Full of God: Christian Perspectives on the Holy Land and author of Social Justice Handbook: Small Steps for a Better World as well as other books and publications. She joins us this week with her piece, “Blessed are the peacemakers, but what about the troublemakers?”

The Rev. Dr. Corey Fields is senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Newark, Deleware. He returns to the podcast with his essay, “Like a Parent’: Thinking critically about anit-Semitism and Isreal today.”

The Rev. John Zehring has served United Church of Christ congregations for 22 years as a pastor in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Maine. He is the author of more than 30 book, his most recent is “Get Your Church Ready to Grow: A Guide to Building Attendance and Participation,” and is available from JudsonPress.com, he returns to the podcast this week with his essay, “Let ruin come on them for their mean behavior.”

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg

The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by myself, Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.

The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean.

To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit the website ChristianCitizen.us.

We’ll be back with a new episode of Justice. Mercy. Faith. On May 21st.

]]> The Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon is the executive director of Churches for Middle East Peace and an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church. She is the editor of A Land Full of God: Christian Perspectives on the Holy Land and author of Social Justice Handbook: Small Steps for a Better World as well as other books and publications. She joins us this week with her piece, “Blessed are the peacemakers, but what about the troublemakers?”

The Rev. Dr. Corey Fields is senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Newark, Deleware. He returns to the podcast with his essay, “Like a Parent’: Thinking critically about anit-Semitism and Isreal today.”

The Rev. John Zehring has served United Church of Christ congregations for 22 years as a pastor in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Maine. He is the author of more than 30 book, his most recent is “Get Your Church Ready to Grow: A Guide to Building Attendance and Participation,” and is available from JudsonPress.com, he returns to the podcast this week with his essay, “Let ruin come on them for their mean behavior.”

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg

The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by myself, Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.

The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean.

To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit the website ChristianCitizen.us.

We’ll be back with a new episode of Justice. Mercy. Faith. On May 21st.

]]> Tue, 14 May 2019 11:00:10 -0400 Joshua Kagi, The Christian Citizen, Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon, Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, Rev. Dr. Corey Fields, Rev. John Zehring Joshua Kagi, The Christian Citizen, Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon, Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, Rev. Dr. Corey Fields, Rev. John Zehring 1490 Christian Citizen contributors, the Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon who on the one year anniversary of the U.S. embassy’s move to Jerusalem reminds us, “Blessed are the peacemakers,” but asks, “what about the troublemakers?,” the Rev. Dr. Cory Fields returns with his essay, “Like a Parent”: Thinking critically about anti-Semitism and Israel today,” and the Rev. John Zehring is back with his piece, “Let ruin come on them for their mean behavior.” Christian Citizen contributors, the Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon who on the one year anniversary of the U.S. embassy’s move to Jerusalem reminds us, “Blessed are the peacemakers,” but asks, “what about the troublemakers?,” the Rev. Dr. Cory Fields returns wi justice, christianity, anti-semitism, faith, middle east peace, isreal No Faith, mental health, and the rumor of grace 11 11 Faith, mental health, and the rumor of grace full 6f2a0b99-18ca-4b79-8fba-6dcb5e6a8666 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e859bd6d Curtis Ramsey-Lucas is editor of The Christian Citizen and in honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, he brings us his latest piece, “Faith, mental health, and the rumor of grace.”

Claire Hein Blanton is an ordained Baptist minister in Houston, Texas. She is currently studying for her PhD in systematic theology and ethics from the University of Aberdeen. This week, she joins the podcast with her contribution: “Welcoming new mothers and making space for postpartum mood disorders in our churches.”

The Rev. Margaret Marcuson helps ministers do their work without wearing out or burning out, through ministry coaching, presentations and online resources, which can be found a MargaretMarcuson.com. She joins the podcast this week with suggestions on “Six ways to connect across difference.”

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg

The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show and website are produced by myself, Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos.

The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean.

To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit the website ChristianCitizen.us.

We’ll be back with a new episode of Justice. Mercy. Faith. on May 14th.

]]> Curtis Ramsey-Lucas is editor of The Christian Citizen and in honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, he brings us his latest piece, “Faith, mental health, and the rumor of grace.”

Claire Hein Blanton is an ordained Baptist minister in Houston, Texas. She is currently studying for her PhD in systematic theology and ethics from the University of Aberdeen. This week, she joins the podcast with her contribution: “Welcoming new mothers and making space for postpartum mood disorders in our churches.”

The Rev. Margaret Marcuson helps ministers do their work without wearing out or burning out, through ministry coaching, presentations and online resources, which can be found a MargaretMarcuson.com. She joins the podcast this week with suggestions on “Six ways to connect across difference.”

Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter Sandberg

The Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show and website are produced by myself, Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos.

The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean.

To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit the website ChristianCitizen.us.

We’ll be back with a new episode of Justice. Mercy. Faith. on May 14th.

]]> Tue, 07 May 2019 06:00:04 -0400 The Christian Citizen, Claire Hein Blanton, Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, Joshua Kagi, Rev. Margaret Marcuson The Christian Citizen, Claire Hein Blanton, Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, Joshua Kagi, Rev. Margaret Marcuson 964 Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on “Faith, mental health, and the rumor of grace,” and contributors, Claire Hein Blanton on “Welcoming new mothers and making space for postpartum mood disorders in our churches,” and the Rev. Margaret Marcuson suggests “Six ways to connect across difference.” Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas on “Faith, mental health, and the rumor of grace,” and contributors, Claire Hein Blanton on “Welcoming new mothers and making space for postpartum mood disorders in our churches,” and the Rev. Margaret Marcuson diversity, grace, postpartum depression, church, mental health, mental health awareness, faith, mothers No Why religious liberty and LGBT rights are not so different 10 10 Why religious liberty and LGBT rights are not so different full f4cde97f-bda5-4168-9be3-487e5356ace6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d7ae18e Tanner Bean administrates a Facebook discussion page, Protecting Religious Liberty, for people of faith curious about current events and the fundamentals of religious liberty.

Rev. John Zehring is the author of more than 30 books, his most recent is “Get Your Church Ready to Grow: A Guide to Building Attendance and Participation."

To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit our website ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Tanner Bean administrates a Facebook discussion page, Protecting Religious Liberty, for people of faith curious about current events and the fundamentals of religious liberty.

Rev. John Zehring is the author of more than 30 books, his most recent is “Get Your Church Ready to Grow: A Guide to Building Attendance and Participation."

To learn more about The Christian Citizen, visit our website ChristianCitizen.us.

]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2019 06:00:02 -0400 Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, The Christian Citizen, Tanner Bean, Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, Rev. John Zehring, Joshua Kagi Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, The Christian Citizen, Tanner Bean, Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, Rev. John Zehring, Joshua Kagi 1461 Christian Citizen contributors, Tanner Bean read “Authentically me and authentically you: Why religious liberty and LGBT rights are not so different;” Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams with “reflections on sin and redemption,” and Rev. John Zehring reads his essay, “The quietest, loneliest and most painful illness.” Christian Citizen contributors, Tanner Bean read “Authentically me and authentically you: Why religious liberty and LGBT rights are not so different;” Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams with “reflections on sin and redemption,” and Rev. John Zehring reads hi christian, faith, children, justice, mental health, religious liberty, lgbt rights, mercy, theology, christianity No Preaching the resurrection of Christ 9 9 Preaching the resurrection of Christ full cc25c9c3-61aa-4560-90f5-5d31d21364b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1357008a Christian Citizen contributors, Dr. Jeffrey A. Johnson on “Approaching politics, religion, money like Jesus;” Rev. Alan R. Rudnick asks, “What's so good about Good Friday?,” and Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson on “Preaching the resurrection of Christ.”

]]> Christian Citizen contributors, Dr. Jeffrey A. Johnson on “Approaching politics, religion, money like Jesus;” Rev. Alan R. Rudnick asks, “What's so good about Good Friday?,” and Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson on “Preaching the resurrection of Christ.”

]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2019 06:00:08 -0400 Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, The Christian Citizen, Joshua Kagi, Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson, Dr. Jeffery A. Johnson, Rev. Alan R. Rudnick Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, The Christian Citizen, Joshua Kagi, Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson, Dr. Jeffery A. Johnson, Rev. Alan R. Rudnick 1461 Christian Citizen contributors, Dr. Jeffrey A. Johnson on “Approaching politics, religion, money like Jesus;” Rev. Alan R. Rudnick asks, “What's so good about Good Friday?,” and Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson on “Preaching the resurrection of Christ.” Christian Citizen contributors, Dr. Jeffrey A. Johnson on “Approaching politics, religion, money like Jesus;” Rev. Alan R. Rudnick asks, “What's so good about Good Friday?,” and Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson on “Preaching the resurrection of Christ.” christianity, jesus, good friday, christ, resurrection, easter, holy week No A new patriotism amid growing challenges and heightened emotions 8 8 A new patriotism amid growing challenges and heightened emotions full cb740911-0d8e-46d0-b99a-ce0ae9484ecc https://share.transistor.fm/s/72861e9d Tue, 09 Apr 2019 06:00:01 -0400 The Christian Citizen, Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, Joshua Kagi, Richard C. Harwood, Alyssa Vasquez, Rev. Dr. Debora Jackson The Christian Citizen, Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, Joshua Kagi, Richard C. Harwood, Alyssa Vasquez, Rev. Dr. Debora Jackson 1033 Christian Citizen contributors, Richard C. Harwood on “A new patriotism amid growing challenges and heightened emotions;” The Rev. Dr. Debora Jackson asks, “Who killed Jesus?;” and Alyssa Vasquez on our filters within the Church. Christian Citizen contributors, Richard C. Harwood on “A new patriotism amid growing challenges and heightened emotions;” The Rev. Dr. Debora Jackson asks, “Who killed Jesus?;” and Alyssa Vasquez on our filters within the Church. faith, jesus, easter, church, christianity, patriotism No Just when is the light supposed to break forth like the dawn? 7 7 Just when is the light supposed to break forth like the dawn? full 54207aff-e8ea-4d57-a4bb-3f5da240d090 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5cbae2ff Thu, 04 Apr 2019 12:00:06 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 722 Christian Citizen contributors, The Rev. John Zehring, reminds us in his essay, “Just when is the light supposed to break forth like the dawn?,” that “perhaps when Jesus spoke about the darkness not overcoming the light, he was not speaking about a nation’s politics or governance; and Dr. Lynn Domina shares a story about two sisters who demonstrated a rare maturity and determination when confronted by evil at a young age. Christian Citizen contributors, The Rev. John Zehring, reminds us in his essay, “Just when is the light supposed to break forth like the dawn?,” that “perhaps when Jesus spoke about the darkness not overcoming the light, he was not speaking about a nation justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No The meaning of the Bladensburg cross 6 6 The meaning of the Bladensburg cross full 63498317-4a83-4279-a055-6a0fdc3f4dfc https://share.transistor.fm/s/e41b397f Tue, 19 Mar 2019 06:00:30 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1238 Christian Citizen contributors, the Rev. Daniel Headrick with his essay, “The meaning of the Bladensburg cross,” as read by Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas; the Rev. John Zehring encourages “Probing questions in Lent;” and the Rev. Mindi Welton-Mitchell shares “A communion legacy.” Christian Citizen contributors, the Rev. Daniel Headrick with his essay, “The meaning of the Bladensburg cross,” as read by Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas; the Rev. John Zehring encourages “Probing questions in Lent;” and the Rev. Mindi Welt easter, lent, legacy, church, church and state, first amendment, faith, family, supreme court, christian No Lenten rejections 5 5 Lenten rejections full 1a62036e-084c-46ab-b483-4ca63d35642d https://share.transistor.fm/s/66d4102b Thu, 14 Mar 2019 12:00:25 -0400 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1070 Christian Citizen contributors, the Rev. Travis Norvell with his essay, “Lenten rejections,” The Rev. Margret Marcuson is back on the podcast and asks, “ Do you have a Lenten Practice?,” and The Rev. Jerrod H. Hugenot returns, reading from his essay, “Taking Time for Lent.” Christian Citizen contributors, the Rev. Travis Norvell with his essay, “Lenten rejections,” The Rev. Margret Marcuson is back on the podcast and asks, “ Do you have a Lenten Practice?,” and The Rev. Jerrod H. Hugenot returns, reading from his essay, “Ta justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No The power of practicing presence: Young children and faith formation 4 4 The power of practicing presence: Young children and faith formation full 574e66a5-1515-44dd-bcef-2de7fa9a18cc https://share.transistor.fm/s/a27e92dc Tue, 05 Mar 2019 11:00:10 -0500 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1182 Christian Citizen contributors, Martha Bettis Gee with her essay, “The power of practicing presence: Young children and faith formation” as read by Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas. Lynn Ross on “Clean water for Haiti: A partnership between First Baptist Church, Cadillac and First Baptist Church, Cap Haïtien” and the Rev. Mindi Welton-Mitchell returns to the podcast with her essay, “Learning from Fiction.” Christian Citizen contributors, Martha Bettis Gee with her essay, “The power of practicing presence: Young children and faith formation” as read by Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas. Lynn Ross on “Clean water for Haiti: A partnership between Fi faith, christianity, children, water, haiti, literature No Who is my neighbor? 3 3 Who is my neighbor? full 3338af14-26b1-4822-ae7d-0e6056cda17f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b14f8fdf Thu, 28 Feb 2019 06:00:01 -0500 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1222 Christian Citizen contributors, the Rev. Mindi Welton-Mitchell on “Who is my neighbor?”, the Rev. John Zehring returns to the podcast with his essay, “The day they hid the Liberty Bell,” and the Rev. Margaret Marcuson asks, “Can you let go?” Christian Citizen contributors, the Rev. Mindi Welton-Mitchell on “Who is my neighbor?”, the Rev. John Zehring returns to the podcast with his essay, “The day they hid the Liberty Bell,” and the Rev. Margaret Marcuson asks, “Can you let go?” justice, mercy, faith, politics, christian, Christianity, church, mission, baptist, 1st amendment, america, commentary No The strength to press through suffering in the spiritual DNA of the black church 2 2 The strength to press through suffering in the spiritual DNA of the black church full e5eaec08-5a3b-47f2-bc2b-621c66487ff5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce738a29 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 06:00:24 -0500 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1617 Christian Citizen contributors, Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson on "What makes you so strong? The strength to press through suffering in the spiritual DNA of the black church," the Rev. Alan Rudnick discusses "What Christians get wrong about Kingdom theology," and the Rev. Dr. Corey Fields on "Privilege, power, and the myth of 'all things equal.'" Christian Citizen contributors, Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson on "What makes you so strong? The strength to press through suffering in the spiritual DNA of the black church," the Rev. Alan Rudnick discusses "What Christians get wrong about Kingdom theology," and equality, civil rights, privilege, theology, power, church, christianity, black history, black church No Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A good day to think about patriotism 1 1 Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A good day to think about patriotism full fdc1d730-83f7-4b38-a36c-aaf78be358fd https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9b9f3cf Fri, 18 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0500 The Christian Citizen The Christian Citizen 1503 Christian Citizen contributors, Rev. John Zehring on “Martin Luther King Jr., Day as a good day to think about patriotism," Rev. Dr. Eddie Cruz discuss “Love in Action,” and Rev. Jarrod H. Hugenot share “Lessons in our time and space: when Dr. Who visits 1950s Montgomery, Alabama.” Christian Citizen contributors, Rev. John Zehring on “Martin Luther King Jr., Day as a good day to think about patriotism," Rev. Dr. Eddie Cruz discuss “Love in Action,” and Rev. Jarrod H. Hugenot share “Lessons in our time and space: when Dr. Who visits christianity, patriotism, mlk, martin luther king jr., martin luther king, dr. who., mlk jr, community, activism, church No