The Together Podcast

We sit down with Shane Claiborne, author, activist and founder of the Simple Way talk talk about the importance of nonviolence in a violent world and how beating guns into garden tools is a redemptive act and a God dream for our world. Register for the Together Gathering today at togetherneo.com! Music: Kanye West - Ultralight Beam (Instrumental) by YQ

In this full interview, Bryson sits down with Dr. T.C. Ham, Professor of Biblical Studies at Malone University, to discuss the Bible's central theme of shalom and peacemaking. Read Dr. Ham's chapter in the newly released book The Gospel of Peace in A Violent World, available wherever you get your books.

In episode 1 of a two part conversation about reconciliation and nonviolence, James, Jess, Bryson and Jon talk about the reality of violence in their neighborhoods and the essential practice of nonviolence and peacemaking in the way of Jesus. Bryson also interviews Dr. T.C. Ham, Professor of Biblical Studies at Malone University, on the Bible's teachings on peacemaking and justice. Catch Dr. Ham's chapter in the newly released book The Gospel of Peace in a Violent World, available wherever you get your books.

Bryson sits down with Judi Hill, president of the Akron Chapter of the NAACP, to discuss reconciliation in the aftermath of the Jayland Walker verdict in the city of Akron.

Jon, James, Jess and Bryson talk about reconciliation in the way of Jesus and how it leads us to enter into the real difficulties of our neighborhoods and our city, especially in the aftermath of Jayland Walker's death and the pain that our city still feels. Music: Kanye West, Ultralight Beam Instrumental by YQ (https://youtu.be/qn3K7h7W1H8)

James, Jess, Bryson and Jon talk about the last of the 3 R's of Christian community development: redistribution. What it is, what it isn't, and how to put it into practice in your every day life as a neighbor in your community. Music: Kanye West, Ultralight Beam Instrumental by YQ (https://youtu.be/qn3K7h7W1H8)

Relocation is more than just moving somewhere. It's embracing your place for what it is, loving, living alongside, and suffering with your neighbors and your neighborhood. Dive deeper into relocation with James, Jess, Bryson and Jon. Jess also interviews Tina Boyes, former director of the Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance, on her journey of returning and the work being done in Kenmore to make it a safe place for all people. Music: Kanye West, Ultralight Beam Instrumental by YQ (https://youtu.be/qn3K7h7W1H8)

James, Bryson, Jess and Jon react to the grand jury's decision to not indict the 8 officers who shot and killed Jayland Walker on July 27, 2022. Intro Music: Kanye West, Ultralight Beam Instrumental by YQ (https://youtu.be/qn3K7h7W1H8) Outro Music: Rose Petals by The Common Hymnal

What does it mean that God takes on flesh and moves into the neighborhood?  Explore the first principle of Christian community development: relocation. A ministry of presence invites us to love where we live and work for the good of our neighborhood, whether as relocators, remainers, or returners. Along the way we argue about the best neighborhood in Akron, where to find the best pizza and chicken in the city, and share some practices for how to begin to explore your location in a deeper way.   We'll also hear from Jim, a lifelong resident of Goodyear Heights, who shares an insider view of Goodyear Heights and what it's meant for him to live in one place for so long. Music: Kanye West, Ultralight Beam Instrumental by YQ (https://youtu.be/qn3K7h7W1H8)

Welcome to the Together Podcast where we have honest conversations about what it looks like to live out God Dreams through the ordinary rhythms of daily life. In a home, in a neighborhood, in a place on purpose…and with great love. Each month we'll be having theologically and sociologically informed discussions about different topics and current events that matter as well as engaging with folk who are living out God Dreams in their daily lives.  Music: Kanye West - Ultralight Beam (Instrumental) https://youtu.be/qn3K7h7W1H8