Let's Talk Faith and Justice Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/lets-talk-faith-and-justice Let's Talk Faith and Justice is a podcast hosted by Boston Laferté, a current JD/JID and MDiv student, and Lyndon Sayers, co-pastor of Lutheran Church of the Cross in Victoria and a spiritual care provider with UVic Multifaith. The podcast explores topics of faith through the lens of justice, and topics of justice through the lens of faith. Both the hosts and guests bring their own unique life experiences and faith journeys to explore how the sometimes-conflicting worlds of faith and justice can intersect in deep and life-giving ways. It is with deep respect and gratitude that Let's Talk Faith and Justice is recorded and produced on unceded lək̓ʷəŋən territories that include Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. © 2025 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV ee53223c-6751-5ca4-a10e-e0da2fdfa140 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:36:57 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:20:29 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/yPSFs8HQYFf927qaM2gL0n9kfty95wMk6YTHha8W1To/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQzNDY3LzE2ODk5/Njk5MTQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Let's Talk Faith and Justice episodic Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Let's Talk Faith and Justice is a podcast hosted by Boston Laferté, a current JD/JID and MDiv student, and Lyndon Sayers, co-pastor of Lutheran Church of the Cross in Victoria and a spiritual care provider with UVic Multifaith. The podcast explores topics of faith through the lens of justice, and topics of justice through the lens of faith. Both the hosts and guests bring their own unique life experiences and faith journeys to explore how the sometimes-conflicting worlds of faith and justice can intersect in deep and life-giving ways. It is with deep respect and gratitude that Let's Talk Faith and Justice is recorded and produced on unceded lək̓ʷəŋən territories that include Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. Let's Talk Faith and Justice is a podcast hosted by Boston Laferté, a current JD/JID and MDiv student, and Lyndon Sayers, co-pastor of Lutheran Church of the Cross in Victoria and a spiritual care provider with UVic Multifaith. Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV No No Palestinian Christians with the Rev. Dr. Imad Haddad 36 36 Palestinian Christians with the Rev. Dr. Imad Haddad full a9d2d1c6-94ab-43b7-84d2-e8bde0592eed https://share.transistor.fm/s/01bab5f9 At the 2025 National Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, Boston and Lyndon had the chance to speak briefly with Bishop-elect Imad Haddad of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land. Rev. Dr. Imad talks about his life as a Palestinian Christian and misconceptions of what that actually means. He also speaks about what people can do to support Palestinians, and distinguishing religious and political conflicts. 

Rev. Dr. Imad, and the ELCJHL, can be found on instagram @elcjhl

]]> At the 2025 National Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, Boston and Lyndon had the chance to speak briefly with Bishop-elect Imad Haddad of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land. Rev. Dr. Imad talks about his life as a Palestinian Christian and misconceptions of what that actually means. He also speaks about what people can do to support Palestinians, and distinguishing religious and political conflicts. 

Rev. Dr. Imad, and the ELCJHL, can be found on instagram @elcjhl

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 1150 At the 2025 National Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, Boston and Lyndon had the chance to speak briefly with Bishop-elect Imad Haddad of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land. Rev. Dr. Imad talks about his life as a Palestinian Christian and misconceptions of what that actually means. He also speaks about what people can do to support Palestinians, and distinguishing religious and political conflicts. 

Rev. Dr. Imad, and the ELCJHL, can be found on instagram @elcjhl

]]> Faith, Justice, Religion, Palestine, Christian No Arendt and Natality with Wayne Turner 35 35 Arendt and Natality with Wayne Turner full 8154e582-3799-4b58-9e1e-289b61ce1723 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7561e7f We talk with Wayne Turner, self-described disciples of Hannah Arendt. Arendt is a giant in political and moral philosophy in the 20th Century. Someone whose identity as a refugee stayed with her. She continued working and writing as a kind of refugee within academia her whole life. She eschewed hierarchical roles and titles, preferring to stay closer to her origins of having to begin again. Wayne gives us an overview of Arednt’s sense of natality - as humans we are the ones who are given a beginning. We are born into the world. And we have the freedom to begin again, with creative projects, with worlds that overlap and intersect. And we inhabit worlds through plurality - the voices and perspectives of others that enrich us all. Arendt’s sense of purpose differs from that of world alienation, ways in which we degrade creation, the natural world, and each other through technical ways of knowing that kill, rather than sustain life. Join us as we think through some of Arendt’s understanding of being human in a time in which asking reflective questions is eschewed in the political realm. Wayne lives in Saskatoon and is a former union organizer and community academic.

]]> We talk with Wayne Turner, self-described disciples of Hannah Arendt. Arendt is a giant in political and moral philosophy in the 20th Century. Someone whose identity as a refugee stayed with her. She continued working and writing as a kind of refugee within academia her whole life. She eschewed hierarchical roles and titles, preferring to stay closer to her origins of having to begin again. Wayne gives us an overview of Arednt’s sense of natality - as humans we are the ones who are given a beginning. We are born into the world. And we have the freedom to begin again, with creative projects, with worlds that overlap and intersect. And we inhabit worlds through plurality - the voices and perspectives of others that enrich us all. Arendt’s sense of purpose differs from that of world alienation, ways in which we degrade creation, the natural world, and each other through technical ways of knowing that kill, rather than sustain life. Join us as we think through some of Arendt’s understanding of being human in a time in which asking reflective questions is eschewed in the political realm. Wayne lives in Saskatoon and is a former union organizer and community academic.

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2413 We talk with Wayne Turner, self-described disciples of Hannah Arendt. Arendt is a giant in political and moral philosophy in the 20th Century. Someone whose identity as a refugee stayed with her. She continued working and writing as a kind of refugee within academia her whole life. She eschewed hierarchical roles and titles, preferring to stay closer to her origins of having to begin again. Wayne gives us an overview of Arednt’s sense of natality - as humans we are the ones who are given a beginning. We are born into the world. And we have the freedom to begin again, with creative projects, with worlds that overlap and intersect. And we inhabit worlds through plurality - the voices and perspectives of others that enrich us all. Arendt’s sense of purpose differs from that of world alienation, ways in which we degrade creation, the natural world, and each other through technical ways of knowing that kill, rather than sustain life. Join us as we think through some of Arendt’s understanding of being human in a time in which asking reflective questions is eschewed in the political realm. Wayne lives in Saskatoon and is a former union organizer and community academic.

]]> Faith, Justice, Philosophy, Creation No GVAT, IAFP, and Community Organizing with David Barrow 34 34 GVAT, IAFP, and Community Organizing with David Barrow full f9e177b2-bedc-48de-99c3-6566f28817b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/89d454e2 Lyndon sits down with David Barrow, who is the regional director of the Industrial Areas Foundation Pacific and he was in town from Australia mentoring and supporting the organizer and leaders of Greater Victoria Acting Together, a coalition of faith groups, community organizations and unions working together for the common good, on issues like housing and climate resilience - through a process called "community organizing", David is a story teller, unionist, member of the queer community and in leadership in the Uniting Church in Australia. David talks community organizing and being a community forward church in these times.

]]> Lyndon sits down with David Barrow, who is the regional director of the Industrial Areas Foundation Pacific and he was in town from Australia mentoring and supporting the organizer and leaders of Greater Victoria Acting Together, a coalition of faith groups, community organizations and unions working together for the common good, on issues like housing and climate resilience - through a process called "community organizing", David is a story teller, unionist, member of the queer community and in leadership in the Uniting Church in Australia. David talks community organizing and being a community forward church in these times.

]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:05:32 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2437 Lyndon sits down with David Barrow, who is the regional director of the Industrial Areas Foundation Pacific and he was in town from Australia mentoring and supporting the organizer and leaders of Greater Victoria Acting Together, a coalition of faith groups, community organizations and unions working together for the common good, on issues like housing and climate resilience - through a process called "community organizing", David is a story teller, unionist, member of the queer community and in leadership in the Uniting Church in Australia. David talks community organizing and being a community forward church in these times.

]]> Faith, Justice, Community Organizing, Queer, 2SLGBTQ+ No "Daughters of Palestine" with the Rev Leyla King 33 33 "Daughters of Palestine" with the Rev Leyla King full e93ff84a-72c8-42b9-9728-32b9c50d3b92 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02a95514 Boston and Lyndon were given early access to the Reverend Leyla King's upcoming book "Daughters of Palestine: A Memoir in Five Generations." The book is set to release July 8, 2025. The book tells the story of the Rev. Leyla's family starting with her great grandmother's life, and ends with her story as a priest in The Episcopal Church. The stories hold great joy, pain, and a multitude of other emotions and experiences. In the interview the three discuss Palestinian Christians historically and their experiences in The Episcopal Church today, colonialism, the importance and effects of story, what churches need to do better when it comes to Palestine, and more.

The Rev. Leyla can be found at https://thankfulpriest.com/

Thank you to Eerdman's Publishing for connecting us with Leyla and providing early copies of the book.

https://thankfulpriest.com/daughters-of-palestine/ has multiple links to preorder the book! 

]]> Boston and Lyndon were given early access to the Reverend Leyla King's upcoming book "Daughters of Palestine: A Memoir in Five Generations." The book is set to release July 8, 2025. The book tells the story of the Rev. Leyla's family starting with her great grandmother's life, and ends with her story as a priest in The Episcopal Church. The stories hold great joy, pain, and a multitude of other emotions and experiences. In the interview the three discuss Palestinian Christians historically and their experiences in The Episcopal Church today, colonialism, the importance and effects of story, what churches need to do better when it comes to Palestine, and more.

The Rev. Leyla can be found at https://thankfulpriest.com/

Thank you to Eerdman's Publishing for connecting us with Leyla and providing early copies of the book.

https://thankfulpriest.com/daughters-of-palestine/ has multiple links to preorder the book! 

]]> Sat, 31 May 2025 09:00:00 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2611 Boston and Lyndon were given early access to the Reverend Leyla King's upcoming book "Daughters of Palestine: A Memoir in Five Generations." The book is set to release July 8, 2025. The book tells the story of the Rev. Leyla's family starting with her great grandmother's life, and ends with her story as a priest in The Episcopal Church. The stories hold great joy, pain, and a multitude of other emotions and experiences. In the interview the three discuss Palestinian Christians historically and their experiences in The Episcopal Church today, colonialism, the importance and effects of story, what churches need to do better when it comes to Palestine, and more.

The Rev. Leyla can be found at https://thankfulpriest.com/

Thank you to Eerdman's Publishing for connecting us with Leyla and providing early copies of the book.

https://thankfulpriest.com/daughters-of-palestine/ has multiple links to preorder the book! 

]]> Faith, Justice, Story, Palestine, Memoir, Resilience No Luther and Marx with Dr. Francisco Herrera 32 32 Luther and Marx with Dr. Francisco Herrera full b49059cf-a4fb-419b-b6b6-c80dace5d02d https://share.transistor.fm/s/19e4fb54 Did you know Marx quoted Luther throughout his works? Dr. Francisco Herrera, auxiliary faculty at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and Convener of Prism Initiatives, sits down with Boston and Lyndon to discuss the ways in which Lutheranism and Marxism intersect. The three also talk about getting through the stereotypes of Marxism, Dr. Francisco's current and upcoming projects, and ways in which to build community. 

Dr. Francisco can be found on Facebook under 'Francisco Herrera' and on Instagram @polyglotevangel

]]> Did you know Marx quoted Luther throughout his works? Dr. Francisco Herrera, auxiliary faculty at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and Convener of Prism Initiatives, sits down with Boston and Lyndon to discuss the ways in which Lutheranism and Marxism intersect. The three also talk about getting through the stereotypes of Marxism, Dr. Francisco's current and upcoming projects, and ways in which to build community. 

Dr. Francisco can be found on Facebook under 'Francisco Herrera' and on Instagram @polyglotevangel

]]> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2768 Did you know Marx quoted Luther throughout his works? Dr. Francisco Herrera, auxiliary faculty at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and Convener of Prism Initiatives, sits down with Boston and Lyndon to discuss the ways in which Lutheranism and Marxism intersect. The three also talk about getting through the stereotypes of Marxism, Dr. Francisco's current and upcoming projects, and ways in which to build community. 

Dr. Francisco can be found on Facebook under 'Francisco Herrera' and on Instagram @polyglotevangel

]]> Faith, Justice, Marxism, Lutheranism, Community No On Writing & Creative Projects with Matthew Anderson 31 31 On Writing & Creative Projects with Matthew Anderson full a51528c9-ea63-479e-bdae-04616f07a544 https://share.transistor.fm/s/925f706a Lyndon joins Rev. Dr. Matthew Anderson in conversation. His recent books include “The Good Walk: Creating New Paths on Traditional Prairie Trails,” “Prophets of Love: The Unlikely Kinship of Leonard Cohen and the Apostle Paul.” This episode focuses on the creative act of writing a book and similar creative acts. We explore reasons to focus creative energy on larger projects if that is our goal. Matthew talk about how to navigate the world of publishing in a changing landscape, the importance of having confidence in our ideas, and why it’s important for theology to be fun. Hear more from our favourite Lutheran pastor, New Testament Scholar, and bestselling author. Look for an forthcoming episode with Matthew Anderson in conversation about “The Good Walk” and more.

]]> Lyndon joins Rev. Dr. Matthew Anderson in conversation. His recent books include “The Good Walk: Creating New Paths on Traditional Prairie Trails,” “Prophets of Love: The Unlikely Kinship of Leonard Cohen and the Apostle Paul.” This episode focuses on the creative act of writing a book and similar creative acts. We explore reasons to focus creative energy on larger projects if that is our goal. Matthew talk about how to navigate the world of publishing in a changing landscape, the importance of having confidence in our ideas, and why it’s important for theology to be fun. Hear more from our favourite Lutheran pastor, New Testament Scholar, and bestselling author. Look for an forthcoming episode with Matthew Anderson in conversation about “The Good Walk” and more.

]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2685 Lyndon joins Rev. Dr. Matthew Anderson in conversation. His recent books include “The Good Walk: Creating New Paths on Traditional Prairie Trails,” “Prophets of Love: The Unlikely Kinship of Leonard Cohen and the Apostle Paul.” This episode focuses on the creative act of writing a book and similar creative acts. We explore reasons to focus creative energy on larger projects if that is our goal. Matthew talk about how to navigate the world of publishing in a changing landscape, the importance of having confidence in our ideas, and why it’s important for theology to be fun. Hear more from our favourite Lutheran pastor, New Testament Scholar, and bestselling author. Look for an forthcoming episode with Matthew Anderson in conversation about “The Good Walk” and more.

]]> No Spirituality and Justice in Running with Sasha, Melissa, and Sandra 30 30 Spirituality and Justice in Running with Sasha, Melissa, and Sandra full 3fa7fcf8-187f-48fb-b6be-32affd14a12d https://share.transistor.fm/s/031144bb Sasha and Melissa Perron are competitive runners based on the unceded lands of the Lekwungen people. They are Kwakwaka’wakw from Da’naxda’xw First Nation. Boston, Lyndon, Sasha, and Melissa sit down in the studio to talk about running joined by Sandra, Sasha and Melissa’s mom! 

The conversation covers how the siblings got into running and how they have brought awareness to causes through running. This includes a 216 KM run to honour the 215+ children found on residential school grounds in 2021 starting with the Kamloops Indian Residential School. It also includes a recent BMO marathon where they brought awareness to MMIWG2S. There is also discussion on how running can be a profoundly spiritual act. 

Follow both on Instagram: 

@melissap_27 - Melissa Perron

@kasalasperron - Sasha Perron

And you can follow the podcast @letstalkfaithjustice

]]> Sasha and Melissa Perron are competitive runners based on the unceded lands of the Lekwungen people. They are Kwakwaka’wakw from Da’naxda’xw First Nation. Boston, Lyndon, Sasha, and Melissa sit down in the studio to talk about running joined by Sandra, Sasha and Melissa’s mom! 

The conversation covers how the siblings got into running and how they have brought awareness to causes through running. This includes a 216 KM run to honour the 215+ children found on residential school grounds in 2021 starting with the Kamloops Indian Residential School. It also includes a recent BMO marathon where they brought awareness to MMIWG2S. There is also discussion on how running can be a profoundly spiritual act. 

Follow both on Instagram: 

@melissap_27 - Melissa Perron

@kasalasperron - Sasha Perron

And you can follow the podcast @letstalkfaithjustice

]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:19:47 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2988 Sasha and Melissa Perron are competitive runners based on the unceded lands of the Lekwungen people. They are Kwakwaka’wakw from Da’naxda’xw First Nation. Boston, Lyndon, Sasha, and Melissa sit down in the studio to talk about running joined by Sandra, Sasha and Melissa’s mom! 

The conversation covers how the siblings got into running and how they have brought awareness to causes through running. This includes a 216 KM run to honour the 215+ children found on residential school grounds in 2021 starting with the Kamloops Indian Residential School. It also includes a recent BMO marathon where they brought awareness to MMIWG2S. There is also discussion on how running can be a profoundly spiritual act. 

Follow both on Instagram: 

@melissap_27 - Melissa Perron

@kasalasperron - Sasha Perron

And you can follow the podcast @letstalkfaithjustice

]]> Faith, Justice, Spirituality, Athletics, MMIWG2S, Indigenous No Meaning and History of Zionism with fosse chang 29 29 Meaning and History of Zionism with fosse chang full 666b82b4-8a65-4509-b32d-1047980d5fcb https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d10eb7c fosse chang is a member of and grassroots organizer with the Tzedek Collective, an anti-Zionist Jewish contingent working to further Palestinian liberation and collective liberation on the stolen land of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples (so called "Victoria, BC"). As a queer, trans, Asian Jewish settler on these lands, fosse stands at the intersection of many marginalized identities that inform their approach to liberation movements. fosse is interested in wrestling with how Jewish texts call on them to act in solidarity with marginalized peoples, from Turtle Island to Palestine. Boston, Lyndon and fosse discuss the history of Christian Zionism and its implications today. They also talk about Zionism as a political movement, and local efforts around anti-Zionist education and action. Finally, they talk about the complex web of allyship, and what to do when someone feels afraid to speak up or act. 

]]> fosse chang is a member of and grassroots organizer with the Tzedek Collective, an anti-Zionist Jewish contingent working to further Palestinian liberation and collective liberation on the stolen land of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples (so called "Victoria, BC"). As a queer, trans, Asian Jewish settler on these lands, fosse stands at the intersection of many marginalized identities that inform their approach to liberation movements. fosse is interested in wrestling with how Jewish texts call on them to act in solidarity with marginalized peoples, from Turtle Island to Palestine. Boston, Lyndon and fosse discuss the history of Christian Zionism and its implications today. They also talk about Zionism as a political movement, and local efforts around anti-Zionist education and action. Finally, they talk about the complex web of allyship, and what to do when someone feels afraid to speak up or act. 

]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:42:38 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2519 fosse chang is a member of and grassroots organizer with the Tzedek Collective, an anti-Zionist Jewish contingent working to further Palestinian liberation and collective liberation on the stolen land of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples (so called "Victoria, BC"). As a queer, trans, Asian Jewish settler on these lands, fosse stands at the intersection of many marginalized identities that inform their approach to liberation movements. fosse is interested in wrestling with how Jewish texts call on them to act in solidarity with marginalized peoples, from Turtle Island to Palestine. Boston, Lyndon and fosse discuss the history of Christian Zionism and its implications today. They also talk about Zionism as a political movement, and local efforts around anti-Zionist education and action. Finally, they talk about the complex web of allyship, and what to do when someone feels afraid to speak up or act. 

]]> Faith, Justice, Zionism, Solidarity, Allyship No Antisemitism and Building Bridges with Rabbi Matthew 28 28 Antisemitism and Building Bridges with Rabbi Matthew full b00d0249-0e89-4087-bdf1-42763e801df7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e78f9982 Rabbi Matthew Ponak is a local, independent Rabbi who teaches Jewish mysticism and works as a religious consultant. Matthew, Boston, and Lyndon talk with vulnerability and a willingness to sit in discomfort about different views on zionism and what is going on the Holy Land. They also discuss local and national antisemitism, critique of government, and looking beyond our echo chambers.

]]> Rabbi Matthew Ponak is a local, independent Rabbi who teaches Jewish mysticism and works as a religious consultant. Matthew, Boston, and Lyndon talk with vulnerability and a willingness to sit in discomfort about different views on zionism and what is going on the Holy Land. They also discuss local and national antisemitism, critique of government, and looking beyond our echo chambers.

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2899 Rabbi Matthew Ponak is a local, independent Rabbi who teaches Jewish mysticism and works as a religious consultant. Matthew, Boston, and Lyndon talk with vulnerability and a willingness to sit in discomfort about different views on zionism and what is going on the Holy Land. They also discuss local and national antisemitism, critique of government, and looking beyond our echo chambers.

]]> Faith, Justice, Antisemitism, Dialogue No Climate Anxiety and Organizing 27 27 Climate Anxiety and Organizing full 26aeb837-8390-458f-94b4-374718a68e45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/33262b9c Boston and Lyndon discuss how climate anxiety can manifest in religious and non-religious spaces. They also discuss what role the church and greater community can play in these conversations, and how community organizing can help.

]]> Boston and Lyndon discuss how climate anxiety can manifest in religious and non-religious spaces. They also discuss what role the church and greater community can play in these conversations, and how community organizing can help.

]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:46:03 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2429 Boston and Lyndon discuss how climate anxiety can manifest in religious and non-religious spaces. They also discuss what role the church and greater community can play in these conversations, and how community organizing can help.

]]> Faith, Justice, Climate No Church and Community in a Post-Lockdown World 26 26 Church and Community in a Post-Lockdown World full 677ce5d6-9868-4b5a-8983-fd85acb5bd5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc96aebe Boston and Lyndon discuss their experiences of lockdown and how it affected post-secondary and church life. They also discuss how people have responded and changed since the lockdown was lifted in the province and nationally. To end, they contrast right- and left-wing organizing during the pandemic, and where both groups are now. 

]]> Boston and Lyndon discuss their experiences of lockdown and how it affected post-secondary and church life. They also discuss how people have responded and changed since the lockdown was lifted in the province and nationally. To end, they contrast right- and left-wing organizing during the pandemic, and where both groups are now. 

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:04:31 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2346 Boston and Lyndon discuss their experiences of lockdown and how it affected post-secondary and church life. They also discuss how people have responded and changed since the lockdown was lifted in the province and nationally. To end, they contrast right- and left-wing organizing during the pandemic, and where both groups are now. 

]]> Faith, Justice, Pandemic, Organizing No Checking the Temperature on Palestinian Solidarity 25 25 Checking the Temperature on Palestinian Solidarity full fe1b0e9e-6870-4792-9215-00c4de77cd8c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4df11cf For months, the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and oppression around the world have been on the minds of most. Finally both back in the studio, Boston and Lyndon discuss their experiences with local actions of solidarity, the lack of overt Christian presence, and how that can be rectified. They also discuss antisemitism, extreme forms of protest in the US, and what Christians as individuals and a whole can be doing to support Palestinian people. 

]]> For months, the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and oppression around the world have been on the minds of most. Finally both back in the studio, Boston and Lyndon discuss their experiences with local actions of solidarity, the lack of overt Christian presence, and how that can be rectified. They also discuss antisemitism, extreme forms of protest in the US, and what Christians as individuals and a whole can be doing to support Palestinian people. 

]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0800 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2495 For months, the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and oppression around the world have been on the minds of most. Finally both back in the studio, Boston and Lyndon discuss their experiences with local actions of solidarity, the lack of overt Christian presence, and how that can be rectified. They also discuss antisemitism, extreme forms of protest in the US, and what Christians as individuals and a whole can be doing to support Palestinian people. 

]]> Faith, Justice, Palestine, Solidarity, Action No Multifaith Relations in Victoria and Beyond 24 24 Multifaith Relations in Victoria and Beyond full 50705ae3-ce5e-4459-94ef-dcc8daf77260 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65b9ef9d Boston and Lyndon discuss their experiences with multifaith relationships; both at UVic, and in the wider community. How, in each space, there have been and continue to be opportunities for relationship and community building. They go on to talk about where the foundations are needed for this building, and how it can happen in the future.

]]> Boston and Lyndon discuss their experiences with multifaith relationships; both at UVic, and in the wider community. How, in each space, there have been and continue to be opportunities for relationship and community building. They go on to talk about where the foundations are needed for this building, and how it can happen in the future.

]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:05:18 -0800 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2308 Boston and Lyndon discuss their experiences with multifaith relationships; both at UVic, and in the wider community. How, in each space, there have been and continue to be opportunities for relationship and community building. They go on to talk about where the foundations are needed for this building, and how it can happen in the future.

]]> Faith, Justice, Multifaith No Val-Lent-ines Day 23 23 Val-Lent-ines Day full 92d2361d-a2c0-49d2-b0ec-ebe3872f0d89 https://share.transistor.fm/s/31baae80 Boston is away this week, so Lyndon dives deep into Lenten practices, the 40 days before Holy Week and Easter. What if we all had a bit more space for rest in our lives so that we could fully flourish as humans? Collectively as we dismantle systems of oppression, spiritual practices can ground us in love, so that we have time for creative pursuits as well.

Follow us on Instagram @letstalkfaithjustice

]]> Boston is away this week, so Lyndon dives deep into Lenten practices, the 40 days before Holy Week and Easter. What if we all had a bit more space for rest in our lives so that we could fully flourish as humans? Collectively as we dismantle systems of oppression, spiritual practices can ground us in love, so that we have time for creative pursuits as well.

Follow us on Instagram @letstalkfaithjustice

]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:01:04 -0800 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2207 Boston is away this week, so Lyndon dives deep into Lenten practices, the 40 days before Holy Week and Easter. What if we all had a bit more space for rest in our lives so that we could fully flourish as humans? Collectively as we dismantle systems of oppression, spiritual practices can ground us in love, so that we have time for creative pursuits as well.

Follow us on Instagram @letstalkfaithjustice

]]> Lent, Ash Wednesday, Spiritual Practices, Care for the Earth, anti-oppression, anti-capitalism, reflection No Conversion Therapy with Pam 22 22 Conversion Therapy with Pam full 932b1b19-66cd-4c7a-85de-a55ee801b246 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f9e1918 Lyndon sits down to talk with Pam Rocker, with Affirming Care in Calgary. They talk about why conversion therapy is still a thing in Canada despite there being a federal ban and bylaws in some cities prohibiting the practice. They also look towards organizing and building coalitions for change.

]]> Lyndon sits down to talk with Pam Rocker, with Affirming Care in Calgary. They talk about why conversion therapy is still a thing in Canada despite there being a federal ban and bylaws in some cities prohibiting the practice. They also look towards organizing and building coalitions for change.

]]> Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:16:57 -0800 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2713 Lyndon sits down to talk with Pam Rocker, with Affirming Care in Calgary. They talk about why conversion therapy is still a thing in Canada despite there being a federal ban and bylaws in some cities prohibiting the practice. They also look towards organizing and building coalitions for change.

]]> Faith, Justice, Conversion Therapy, Community Care No Raising All the Boats 21 21 Raising All the Boats full a83b2ce4-f447-4b96-9ceb-f31244f6fefb https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8370c43 Boston and Lyndon talk about raising all boats during times of great conflict and distress in the world. They reflect on strategies of building that ground us in relationships, love of neighbour, and open up possibilities for the future. 
Join the conversation and let us know on Instagram @letstalkfaithjustice what you think.

]]> Boston and Lyndon talk about raising all boats during times of great conflict and distress in the world. They reflect on strategies of building that ground us in relationships, love of neighbour, and open up possibilities for the future. 
Join the conversation and let us know on Instagram @letstalkfaithjustice what you think.

]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:52:05 -0800 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 1985 Boston and Lyndon talk about raising all boats during times of great conflict and distress in the world. They reflect on strategies of building that ground us in relationships, love of neighbour, and open up possibilities for the future. 
Join the conversation and let us know on Instagram @letstalkfaithjustice what you think.

]]> Faith, Justice, Hope, Community Building No Harm Reduction and Counselling with Jake 20 20 Harm Reduction and Counselling with Jake full fd661b50-100a-485f-9aae-729fed4f74a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14cf86fe Jake McPhee is a counsellor who specializes in LGBTQ+ and addiction counselling. He has a practice called Walking Together Counselling in the Colwood area. Jake discusses over a decades experience working with those struggling with addiction, both in Ontario and here in Victoria. He also talks about how 2SLGBTQ+ people are often overrepresented among those struggling with homelessness and addiction. Jake's practice can be found on Facebook at "Walking Together Counselling"

Be sure to give the podcast's instagram a follow @letstalkfaithjustice where there are posts about new episodes and future events like the live show last Fall. 

]]> Jake McPhee is a counsellor who specializes in LGBTQ+ and addiction counselling. He has a practice called Walking Together Counselling in the Colwood area. Jake discusses over a decades experience working with those struggling with addiction, both in Ontario and here in Victoria. He also talks about how 2SLGBTQ+ people are often overrepresented among those struggling with homelessness and addiction. Jake's practice can be found on Facebook at "Walking Together Counselling"

Be sure to give the podcast's instagram a follow @letstalkfaithjustice where there are posts about new episodes and future events like the live show last Fall. 

]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:29:00 -0800 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2559 Jake McPhee is a counsellor who specializes in LGBTQ+ and addiction counselling. He has a practice called Walking Together Counselling in the Colwood area. Jake discusses over a decades experience working with those struggling with addiction, both in Ontario and here in Victoria. He also talks about how 2SLGBTQ+ people are often overrepresented among those struggling with homelessness and addiction. Jake's practice can be found on Facebook at "Walking Together Counselling"

Be sure to give the podcast's instagram a follow @letstalkfaithjustice where there are posts about new episodes and future events like the live show last Fall. 

]]> Faith, Justice, Harm Reduction No GVAT and Community Organizing with Izzy 19 19 GVAT and Community Organizing with Izzy full c6081f39-64f3-44d0-816d-c1d4e245812d https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba2092a1 Boston and Lyndon sit down with Izzy Adachi, an organizer with Greater Victoria Acting Together (GVAT), on the role of GVAT in the community and what she does in her capacity as organizer. Izzy also discusses her previous experiences with community organizing: most notably in 2020 when she was a leader in unionizing the first Starbucks in North America since the early 2000s.

]]> Boston and Lyndon sit down with Izzy Adachi, an organizer with Greater Victoria Acting Together (GVAT), on the role of GVAT in the community and what she does in her capacity as organizer. Izzy also discusses her previous experiences with community organizing: most notably in 2020 when she was a leader in unionizing the first Starbucks in North America since the early 2000s.

]]> Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:37:21 -0800 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2202 Boston and Lyndon sit down with Izzy Adachi, an organizer with Greater Victoria Acting Together (GVAT), on the role of GVAT in the community and what she does in her capacity as organizer. Izzy also discusses her previous experiences with community organizing: most notably in 2020 when she was a leader in unionizing the first Starbucks in North America since the early 2000s.

]]> Faith, Justice, Community Organizing No Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Ahead to 2024 18 18 Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Ahead to 2024 full 5f31d55b-f64d-4eec-ba48-ba29eea4c44a https://share.transistor.fm/s/94fcfd68 Boston and Lyndon reflect on their experiences starting the podcast, both joys and harder lessons, and some of the guests they interviewed in the last year. They also talk about their hopes for 2024, both for the podcast and for the church-at-large. 

Follow the instagram! 
@letstalkfaithjustice

]]> Boston and Lyndon reflect on their experiences starting the podcast, both joys and harder lessons, and some of the guests they interviewed in the last year. They also talk about their hopes for 2024, both for the podcast and for the church-at-large. 

Follow the instagram! 
@letstalkfaithjustice

]]> Sun, 24 Dec 2023 15:06:16 -0800 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2717 Boston and Lyndon reflect on their experiences starting the podcast, both joys and harder lessons, and some of the guests they interviewed in the last year. They also talk about their hopes for 2024, both for the podcast and for the church-at-large. 

Follow the instagram! 
@letstalkfaithjustice

]]> Faith, Justice, Reflection, Hopes No 2SLGBTQ+ Pastoral Care Line w/ Prs. Zsófi, Jane, Theo, and Andrew 17 17 2SLGBTQ+ Pastoral Care Line w/ Prs. Zsófi, Jane, Theo, and Andrew full 486666b3-7408-4156-bf50-ed15b48c0a80 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd80b0d0 In September, a group of pastors In Winnipeg quickly organized a pastoral care line for 2SLGBTQIA+ people after mass anti-Queer organizing across Canada. Though funded by the Anglican Diocese of Rupert's Land and the Lutheran Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario Synod, the volunteers for the care line came from the Lutheran, Anglican, United, and Mennonite denominations. The pastors on the front lines of organizing this care line join the podcast and talk about their experiences, the successes, and how other places can follow their example, among other topics.

The guests can be found online at the following places

Pastor Zsófi: @zsofi_sch (Instagram), stmarkslutheran.ca

Pastor Jane: @janebarter (X)

Pastor Andrew: @bookishpriest (Instagram, X)

Pastor Theo: @teejay_1978 (Instagram)

The website for the pastoral care line: https://2slgbtqpastoralcare.ca/#about

Follow the podcast @letstalkfaithjustice on Instagram!

]]> In September, a group of pastors In Winnipeg quickly organized a pastoral care line for 2SLGBTQIA+ people after mass anti-Queer organizing across Canada. Though funded by the Anglican Diocese of Rupert's Land and the Lutheran Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario Synod, the volunteers for the care line came from the Lutheran, Anglican, United, and Mennonite denominations. The pastors on the front lines of organizing this care line join the podcast and talk about their experiences, the successes, and how other places can follow their example, among other topics.

The guests can be found online at the following places

Pastor Zsófi: @zsofi_sch (Instagram), stmarkslutheran.ca

Pastor Jane: @janebarter (X)

Pastor Andrew: @bookishpriest (Instagram, X)

Pastor Theo: @teejay_1978 (Instagram)

The website for the pastoral care line: https://2slgbtqpastoralcare.ca/#about

Follow the podcast @letstalkfaithjustice on Instagram!

]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:51:27 -0800 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2972 In September, a group of pastors In Winnipeg quickly organized a pastoral care line for 2SLGBTQIA+ people after mass anti-Queer organizing across Canada. Though funded by the Anglican Diocese of Rupert's Land and the Lutheran Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario Synod, the volunteers for the care line came from the Lutheran, Anglican, United, and Mennonite denominations. The pastors on the front lines of organizing this care line join the podcast and talk about their experiences, the successes, and how other places can follow their example, among other topics.

The guests can be found online at the following places

Pastor Zsófi: @zsofi_sch (Instagram), stmarkslutheran.ca

Pastor Jane: @janebarter (X)

Pastor Andrew: @bookishpriest (Instagram, X)

Pastor Theo: @teejay_1978 (Instagram)

The website for the pastoral care line: https://2slgbtqpastoralcare.ca/#about

Follow the podcast @letstalkfaithjustice on Instagram!

]]> Faith, Justice, Affirming, 2SLGBTQIA+, Care, Organizing No Reflections on the Leaders For a New Day Conference 16 16 Reflections on the Leaders For a New Day Conference full 2dd08b3d-edf5-44e4-87f0-47cc4ede7481 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56b86c00 Boston and Lyndon sit down to discuss Lyndon's time at the Leaders For a New Day Conference hosted by the Vancouver School of Theology. Lyndon talks about what he found inspiration from during the conference. He also discusses the topics that some of the other Spiritual Care Providers at UVic covered and some potential future guests.

]]> Boston and Lyndon sit down to discuss Lyndon's time at the Leaders For a New Day Conference hosted by the Vancouver School of Theology. Lyndon talks about what he found inspiration from during the conference. He also discusses the topics that some of the other Spiritual Care Providers at UVic covered and some potential future guests.

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:19:57 -0800 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2486 Boston and Lyndon sit down to discuss Lyndon's time at the Leaders For a New Day Conference hosted by the Vancouver School of Theology. Lyndon talks about what he found inspiration from during the conference. He also discusses the topics that some of the other Spiritual Care Providers at UVic covered and some potential future guests.

]]> Faith, Justice, Leadership No Mental Health and Self Care 15 15 Mental Health and Self Care full f6269b6f-2e3a-4fd0-a225-069c6ed03808 https://share.transistor.fm/s/40d5bfa8 Boston and Lyndon discuss their methods of self care: UVic therapists, running, and the power of nature. They also discuss the role faith and faith communities can play in taking care of one’s mental health. 

]]> Boston and Lyndon discuss their methods of self care: UVic therapists, running, and the power of nature. They also discuss the role faith and faith communities can play in taking care of one’s mental health. 

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0800 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2218 Boston and Lyndon discuss their methods of self care: UVic therapists, running, and the power of nature. They also discuss the role faith and faith communities can play in taking care of one’s mental health. 

]]> Faith, Justice, Mental Health, Self Care No Queer Inclusion in Christian Spaces: LIVE show with Reba, Ruby, and Sage 14 14 Queer Inclusion in Christian Spaces: LIVE show with Reba, Ruby, and Sage full 6a1deb6f-ee6a-48b5-8953-04aba8595c66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/357bc038 As part of UVic's 5 Days of Action, Boston and Lyndon were joined live with Reba, Ruby, and Sage. The five had a conversation about Queer inclusion in Christian spaces. How it can happen effectively, and what issues there are with an institutional church approach. At the end, the live audience had a chance to ask questions of the guests. Thank you to the guests, and all those who joined live. 

Let's Talk Faith and Justice can now be found on Instagram! @letstalkfaithjustice

]]> As part of UVic's 5 Days of Action, Boston and Lyndon were joined live with Reba, Ruby, and Sage. The five had a conversation about Queer inclusion in Christian spaces. How it can happen effectively, and what issues there are with an institutional church approach. At the end, the live audience had a chance to ask questions of the guests. Thank you to the guests, and all those who joined live. 

Let's Talk Faith and Justice can now be found on Instagram! @letstalkfaithjustice

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 10:02:48 -0800 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 3453 As part of UVic's 5 Days of Action, Boston and Lyndon were joined live with Reba, Ruby, and Sage. The five had a conversation about Queer inclusion in Christian spaces. How it can happen effectively, and what issues there are with an institutional church approach. At the end, the live audience had a chance to ask questions of the guests. Thank you to the guests, and all those who joined live. 

Let's Talk Faith and Justice can now be found on Instagram! @letstalkfaithjustice

]]> Faith, Justice, 2SLGBTQIA+, Inclusion, Affirmation No Palestinian Liberation and Solidarity with Haneen 13 13 Palestinian Liberation and Solidarity with Haneen full da5ebb81-1f33-4ef8-a80f-eaf1c460a489 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4585448 Haneen joins Boston and Lyndon as their first in-studio guest! The three discuss Haneen's personal work with the Palestinian Youth Movement, and how local solidarity events have been particularly since October 7. They center the struggle for Palestinian liberation as a decolonial movement. They also talk about the misrepresentation of Palestinian people in western media, and how she and other Palestinian people keep faith.

]]> Haneen joins Boston and Lyndon as their first in-studio guest! The three discuss Haneen's personal work with the Palestinian Youth Movement, and how local solidarity events have been particularly since October 7. They center the struggle for Palestinian liberation as a decolonial movement. They also talk about the misrepresentation of Palestinian people in western media, and how she and other Palestinian people keep faith.

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:41:27 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2420 Haneen joins Boston and Lyndon as their first in-studio guest! The three discuss Haneen's personal work with the Palestinian Youth Movement, and how local solidarity events have been particularly since October 7. They center the struggle for Palestinian liberation as a decolonial movement. They also talk about the misrepresentation of Palestinian people in western media, and how she and other Palestinian people keep faith.

]]> Faith, Justice, Palestine, Genocide, Decolonization No LTFJ on the Streets: Joys and Struggles 12 12 LTFJ on the Streets: Joys and Struggles full 81e59009-644a-4bd6-a01d-26ee250af9ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/15fa0e8f Different from other episodes, Lyndon takes to the streets to talk to people in Victoria, BC about one joy and one struggle they may have. With difficult circumstances in the world, and difficult episodes on the horizon, this episode is meant to be a break from the deep dive on topics that is the usual format. 

]]> Different from other episodes, Lyndon takes to the streets to talk to people in Victoria, BC about one joy and one struggle they may have. With difficult circumstances in the world, and difficult episodes on the horizon, this episode is meant to be a break from the deep dive on topics that is the usual format. 

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:18:40 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 1359 Different from other episodes, Lyndon takes to the streets to talk to people in Victoria, BC about one joy and one struggle they may have. With difficult circumstances in the world, and difficult episodes on the horizon, this episode is meant to be a break from the deep dive on topics that is the usual format. 

]]> Faith, Justice, Joy, Struggle No Camp Morgan, Reconciliation, and Israel-Palestine with National Bishop Susan Johnson 11 11 Camp Morgan, Reconciliation, and Israel-Palestine with National Bishop Susan Johnson full ce50392d-dbaa-4364-b30b-d0c61571c929 https://share.transistor.fm/s/452d2265 Boston and Lyndon have a chance to discuss Bishop Susan Johnson's recent experience at Camp Morgan. They also discuss hope in Manitoba after the recent election and Bishop Susan's future plans to go back to Camp Morgan. Bishop Susan explains what she thinks Lutheran's in Canada have done and can do to further reconciliation. Finally, they talk about Bishop Susan's advocacy and thoughts on Israel-Palestine.

Bishop Susan Johnson can be reached by email: sjohnson@elcic.ca and also found on Twitter @NationalBishop

]]> Boston and Lyndon have a chance to discuss Bishop Susan Johnson's recent experience at Camp Morgan. They also discuss hope in Manitoba after the recent election and Bishop Susan's future plans to go back to Camp Morgan. Bishop Susan explains what she thinks Lutheran's in Canada have done and can do to further reconciliation. Finally, they talk about Bishop Susan's advocacy and thoughts on Israel-Palestine.

Bishop Susan Johnson can be reached by email: sjohnson@elcic.ca and also found on Twitter @NationalBishop

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:44:45 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2696 Boston and Lyndon have a chance to discuss Bishop Susan Johnson's recent experience at Camp Morgan. They also discuss hope in Manitoba after the recent election and Bishop Susan's future plans to go back to Camp Morgan. Bishop Susan explains what she thinks Lutheran's in Canada have done and can do to further reconciliation. Finally, they talk about Bishop Susan's advocacy and thoughts on Israel-Palestine.

Bishop Susan Johnson can be reached by email: sjohnson@elcic.ca and also found on Twitter @NationalBishop

]]> Faith, Justice, Reconciliation, Israel, Palestine No Truth and Reconciliation 10 10 Truth and Reconciliation full 2f9b8f38-c6d2-40e3-8c26-f3b529c5aca5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1928362 Boston and Lyndon reflect on local events on National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. They then go on to discuss local and regional efforts, look to the recent Manitoba election, and how they believe the church as an institution can move forward with reconciliation. 

]]> Boston and Lyndon reflect on local events on National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. They then go on to discuss local and regional efforts, look to the recent Manitoba election, and how they believe the church as an institution can move forward with reconciliation. 

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2711 Boston and Lyndon reflect on local events on National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. They then go on to discuss local and regional efforts, look to the recent Manitoba election, and how they believe the church as an institution can move forward with reconciliation. 

]]> Faith, Justice, Reconciliation No CLAY Reflections with Pr. Aneeta and Pr. Nathan 9 9 CLAY Reflections with Pr. Aneeta and Pr. Nathan full 925ffcf5-7ebb-4c42-92df-9c31db38d817 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4909890f This week Boston and Lyndon are joined by Pr. Aneeta Saroop and Pr. Nathan Fong. Prs. Aneeta and Nathan reflect on their time as keynote and also-keynote of the 2023 CLAY Gathering. They speak on their experiences helping run the gathering, the attentiveness and seriousness the youth showed, and how we talk about who is and isn't present in the church as a whole.

More information about the guests' congregations can be found at their websites:

https://www.spiritoflifelutheran.ca/ (Pr. Aneeta)

http://graceburnaby.com/ (Pr. Nathan)

]]> This week Boston and Lyndon are joined by Pr. Aneeta Saroop and Pr. Nathan Fong. Prs. Aneeta and Nathan reflect on their time as keynote and also-keynote of the 2023 CLAY Gathering. They speak on their experiences helping run the gathering, the attentiveness and seriousness the youth showed, and how we talk about who is and isn't present in the church as a whole.

More information about the guests' congregations can be found at their websites:

https://www.spiritoflifelutheran.ca/ (Pr. Aneeta)

http://graceburnaby.com/ (Pr. Nathan)

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:38:55 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2432 This week Boston and Lyndon are joined by Pr. Aneeta Saroop and Pr. Nathan Fong. Prs. Aneeta and Nathan reflect on their time as keynote and also-keynote of the 2023 CLAY Gathering. They speak on their experiences helping run the gathering, the attentiveness and seriousness the youth showed, and how we talk about who is and isn't present in the church as a whole.

More information about the guests' congregations can be found at their websites:

https://www.spiritoflifelutheran.ca/ (Pr. Aneeta)

http://graceburnaby.com/ (Pr. Nathan)

]]> Faith, Justice, Youth No Anti-Trans and Anti-SOGI Demonstrations 8 8 Anti-Trans and Anti-SOGI Demonstrations full e4f7b06c-7b42-40b7-9981-1ab7f29e7201 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5a4d229 This episode, Boston and Lyndon reflect on their experiences at the counter protests organized in response to the anti-trans and anti-SOGI demonstrations. They also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of wide-spread organizing on social media, police response to the protests and counter protests, and their thoughts on how we can organize in safe and effective ways.

]]> This episode, Boston and Lyndon reflect on their experiences at the counter protests organized in response to the anti-trans and anti-SOGI demonstrations. They also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of wide-spread organizing on social media, police response to the protests and counter protests, and their thoughts on how we can organize in safe and effective ways.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 19:38:44 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2646 This episode, Boston and Lyndon reflect on their experiences at the counter protests organized in response to the anti-trans and anti-SOGI demonstrations. They also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of wide-spread organizing on social media, police response to the protests and counter protests, and their thoughts on how we can organize in safe and effective ways.

]]> Faith, Justice, Queer Affirming, Protest, Community Organizing No God they/them, Jesus he/him, Holy Spirit she/her 7 7 God they/them, Jesus he/him, Holy Spirit she/her full baeba5cd-9498-437e-b881-6134a284ca96 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1d05e7a In early 2023, a request went out in the UVic Inclusive Christians Club Discord channel: what could be a good church sign to put up that is Queer-affirming? Marc Allen replied with the idea "God they/them, Jesus he/him, Holy Spirit she/her." The sign was quickly picked up by online inclusive Christian channels and went viral, and eventually caught the attention of fundamentalists. Boston and Lyndon interview Marc about his reasoning behind the chosen pronouns, and how he feels about the sign going viral.

]]> In early 2023, a request went out in the UVic Inclusive Christians Club Discord channel: what could be a good church sign to put up that is Queer-affirming? Marc Allen replied with the idea "God they/them, Jesus he/him, Holy Spirit she/her." The sign was quickly picked up by online inclusive Christian channels and went viral, and eventually caught the attention of fundamentalists. Boston and Lyndon interview Marc about his reasoning behind the chosen pronouns, and how he feels about the sign going viral.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2492 In early 2023, a request went out in the UVic Inclusive Christians Club Discord channel: what could be a good church sign to put up that is Queer-affirming? Marc Allen replied with the idea "God they/them, Jesus he/him, Holy Spirit she/her." The sign was quickly picked up by online inclusive Christian channels and went viral, and eventually caught the attention of fundamentalists. Boston and Lyndon interview Marc about his reasoning behind the chosen pronouns, and how he feels about the sign going viral.

]]> Faith, Justice, Gender, Inclusive Christians No There's No Hate Like Christian Love 6 6 There's No Hate Like Christian Love full 6fed8550-81c1-41b0-a854-db982e681442 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78721e40 Boston and Lyndon discuss the phrase "there is no hate like Christian love." This phrase is most often seen in the comments section of megachurch preachers saying violent and exclusionary things. They discuss how communities can combat the hateful rhetoric spread by these preachers and actually show the Christian love everyone talks about.

]]> Boston and Lyndon discuss the phrase "there is no hate like Christian love." This phrase is most often seen in the comments section of megachurch preachers saying violent and exclusionary things. They discuss how communities can combat the hateful rhetoric spread by these preachers and actually show the Christian love everyone talks about.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 1939 Boston and Lyndon discuss the phrase "there is no hate like Christian love." This phrase is most often seen in the comments section of megachurch preachers saying violent and exclusionary things. They discuss how communities can combat the hateful rhetoric spread by these preachers and actually show the Christian love everyone talks about.

]]> Faith, Justice No The Harm of Megachurches 5 5 The Harm of Megachurches full bde903dd-6333-4d74-a794-1177e5d96b27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/27a322ff Listen as Boston and Lyndon discuss the issue of megachurches in Canada. The way they often get people through the door by having a welcoming image, and how people find out too late that they are not what they seem. As always Lyndon is able to find hope at the end of the episode and reflects on how small congregations could take the methods of megachurches and use them for good.

]]> Listen as Boston and Lyndon discuss the issue of megachurches in Canada. The way they often get people through the door by having a welcoming image, and how people find out too late that they are not what they seem. As always Lyndon is able to find hope at the end of the episode and reflects on how small congregations could take the methods of megachurches and use them for good.

]]> Mon, 04 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2240 Listen as Boston and Lyndon discuss the issue of megachurches in Canada. The way they often get people through the door by having a welcoming image, and how people find out too late that they are not what they seem. As always Lyndon is able to find hope at the end of the episode and reflects on how small congregations could take the methods of megachurches and use them for good.

]]> Faith, Justice, Theology, Megachurch No Impact and Importance of Community Organizing 4 4 Impact and Importance of Community Organizing full 56475c06-f4cf-405a-abc5-0a4e707134b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff86924f When the KKK started advertising in Lexington, VA, Pr. Lyndon and other community members decided they needed to act. In this episode, Lyndon discusses his experiences in setting up Lexington's annual MLK Day Parade. Boston and Lyndon then go on to discuss why community organizing is so important, some fears around it, and how to progressive Christian groups can organize. 

]]> When the KKK started advertising in Lexington, VA, Pr. Lyndon and other community members decided they needed to act. In this episode, Lyndon discusses his experiences in setting up Lexington's annual MLK Day Parade. Boston and Lyndon then go on to discuss why community organizing is so important, some fears around it, and how to progressive Christian groups can organize. 

]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2739 When the KKK started advertising in Lexington, VA, Pr. Lyndon and other community members decided they needed to act. In this episode, Lyndon discusses his experiences in setting up Lexington's annual MLK Day Parade. Boston and Lyndon then go on to discuss why community organizing is so important, some fears around it, and how to progressive Christian groups can organize. 

]]> Faith, Justice, Community Organizing, Racism No White Supremacy in the Church 3 3 White Supremacy in the Church full 0d7ba517-1078-45c0-90cf-0dbcc7bed68b https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b5a8ea7 CW: Mentions of violence in the episode.

Boston and Lyndon discuss the pervasive issue of white supremacy in the church; How it is often a reality in both the US and Canada, as well as in conservative and progressive denominations. They also discuss how it is often uncomfortable for progressive denominations and areas to realize they can also be complicit in white supremacy. 

]]> CW: Mentions of violence in the episode.

Boston and Lyndon discuss the pervasive issue of white supremacy in the church; How it is often a reality in both the US and Canada, as well as in conservative and progressive denominations. They also discuss how it is often uncomfortable for progressive denominations and areas to realize they can also be complicit in white supremacy. 

]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 1884 CW: Mentions of violence in the episode.

Boston and Lyndon discuss the pervasive issue of white supremacy in the church; How it is often a reality in both the US and Canada, as well as in conservative and progressive denominations. They also discuss how it is often uncomfortable for progressive denominations and areas to realize they can also be complicit in white supremacy. 

]]> Faith, Justice, White Supremacy, Violence, Systemic Issues No Experiences as an Indigenous Lutheran 2 2 Experiences as an Indigenous Lutheran full 0e014071-7dee-43ee-8975-cdf1e8cf0521 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6766dfb2 Boston and Lyndon sit down to discuss Boston's experiences as an Indigenous person who practices Lutheranism. What growing up in Northern Alberta was like, being re-introduced to Christianity in Victoria, and experiences with Inclusive Christians at UVic. 

]]> Boston and Lyndon sit down to discuss Boston's experiences as an Indigenous person who practices Lutheranism. What growing up in Northern Alberta was like, being re-introduced to Christianity in Victoria, and experiences with Inclusive Christians at UVic. 

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:14:16 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2709 Boston and Lyndon sit down to discuss Boston's experiences as an Indigenous person who practices Lutheranism. What growing up in Northern Alberta was like, being re-introduced to Christianity in Victoria, and experiences with Inclusive Christians at UVic. 

]]> Indigenous, Métis, Lutheranism, Christianity, Reconciliation No Pilot Episode 1 1 Pilot Episode full 5f82acca-7da1-4365-a580-732c002c2f56 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ebddb08 Listen as Boston and Lyndon introduce Let's Talk Faith and Justice. Both hosts come from a perspective of radical and inclusive Christianity. They talk about why they decided to start a podcast, what they hope that having the podcast is able to achieve, and their experiences in progressive Christian spaces in Victoria, BC and at UVIC.

]]> Listen as Boston and Lyndon introduce Let's Talk Faith and Justice. Both hosts come from a perspective of radical and inclusive Christianity. They talk about why they decided to start a podcast, what they hope that having the podcast is able to achieve, and their experiences in progressive Christian spaces in Victoria, BC and at UVIC.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:17:03 -0700 Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV 2223 Listen as Boston and Lyndon introduce Let's Talk Faith and Justice. Both hosts come from a perspective of radical and inclusive Christianity. They talk about why they decided to start a podcast, what they hope that having the podcast is able to achieve, and their experiences in progressive Christian spaces in Victoria, BC and at UVIC.

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