Rev. Izzy is an AMAZING pastor and preacher and organizer, and he took time to record today’s devotion to help promote a word of encouragement in the form of Liberating... Read more >

Liberating Love Video Devotion 8/2

Aug 2nd, 2020 2m 1s

To celebrate the launch of the Liberating Love Devotional this month, every day features a reading of that day’s devotion by an amazing spiritual leader. Today, the Rev. Tuhina Rasche,... Read more >

August 1 Video Devotion, Natalie Chamberlain!

Aug 1st, 2020 1m 31s

In order to celebrate the fact that Liberating Love Devotional drops officially on August 4 (buy a copy here and support a great publisher), every day of August gifted religious... Read more >

Sermon on how to make life easier for folks on the margins

Jul 8th, 2018 19m 43s

It was a real gift to preach in Redding, CA in July. What a great community, with a history of LGBTQ+ inclusion. After preaching this sermon, I was told by... Read more >

Doubting Thomas at Ygnacio Valley Presbyterian Church

Apr 29th, 2018 16m 46s

I gave listeners an assignment at the beginning of this sermon so they could do their own biblical interpretation, even if it wasn’t the same as mine. That’s some Disciples... Read more >

Sermon at St. Andrew Christian Church, Olathe, KS

Apr 22nd, 2018 18m 35s

I love the fact that everyone I bumped into in Kansas City had stories to share, since I believe deeply in the power of our stories. Also, Olathe was an intense place for me as a South Asian to go, since it was the sight of a tragic and violent

Sermon at Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church on the very first church in Acts

Apr 8th, 2018 14m 47s

I remember studying this passage with evangelical friends in college who said how much they loved it; it sounds like communism BUT NOT COMMUNISM BECAUSE IT IS ABOUT JESUS. They worshipped a profoundly capitalist Jesus and this passage was a rea

Good Friday at Allen Temple

Mar 30th, 2018 11m 11s

Every year this church hosts a Seven Last Words service with seven female preachers. This year I was assigned the seventh word: Father, into they hands I commend my spirit.Share on Facebook

Episode 25 – Jae with Street Level Health

Jun 27th, 2017 22m 25s

Day laborers can’t know peace if they can’t get their basic health needs met. Street Level Health cares for communities otherwise largely ignored. Learn why, and be moved by the wisdom of their powerhouse director, Jae Moldonado.Share on Faceb

Episode 24 – Mollie with Alan Blueford Center for Justice

Jun 15th, 2017 23m 7s

Alan was killed in the streets of Oakland five years ago by an officer who had nearly killed someone in New York and has since nearly killed someone in Hollister. How does Mollie take that heartbreak and turn it into heart, justice, and a campa

Episode 23 – Deb at Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity

Jun 5th, 2017 19m 17s

What does immigration justice have to do with peace? Listen to the brilliant Rev. Deborah Lee to find out!Share on Facebook

Episode 22 – Jackie at Black Organizing Project

May 29th, 2017 25m 53s

“Black Organizing Project is reviving the spirit of Oakland’s Black community through relationship building, leadership development, political education and policy-change.” Prepare to be inspired by their work for peace!!!Share on Facebook

Episode 21 – Gloria at East Bay Housing Organizations

May 8th, 2017 20m 23s

They say peace begins when the hungry are fed. How much peace could we have if everyone were housed? Be inspired by EBHO’s amazing work!Share on Facebook

Episode 20 – Amba at Dreamcatcher

Oct 28th, 2015 26m 46s

The only year-round shelter for youth in Alameda County. No. Really. But talk about inspiring work! You’ll want to see at least 20 Dreamcatchers after listening to this interview.Theme music provided by Earth Amplif

Episode 19 – Peggy and Mustard Seed

Oct 14th, 2015 24m 37s

Peggy Bristol makes sure that youth and children fleeing violence in their homelands get dignity in Bay Area courts. Be inspired by the work of Mustard Seed! (Theme Music: “Any Day Now” by Earth Amplified.)Share on

Welcome back! OneLife Institute – Liza Rankow

Sep 22nd, 2015 28m 45s

OneLife Institute provides breathing space and community care for activists, caretakers and anyone carrying others on their shoulders. Be inspired by how Liza and OneLife create peace!theme music, “Any Day Now,” cou

Episode 17 -Patricia and Nafsi ya Jamii

Dec 23rd, 2014 33m 45s

Nafsi ya Jamii provides a space where spirit and body and action and healing can co-exist, a retreat and working farm in the heart of East Oakland. Patricia St. Onge shares the vision of her and partner Wilson Riles.

Episode 16 – Belinda and Project Darreis

Dec 16th, 2014 29m 22s

Project Darreis, named after a generous young man caught in crossfire in the OPC’s neighborhood, seeks to provide whatever food, clothing, or compassion people in the community need as a way of deterring violence. Pr

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