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Episode 3: Jesus Isn’t Triggered by Justice, But We Might Be
Justice makes some Christians squirm, but Jesus never flinched. So why do we?

In this episode, we untangle the difference between biblical justice and the modern versions we see in headlines and hashtags. We’ll unpack the Hebrew words (mishpat, tzedakah), explore the vision of shalom as kingdom come, and ask why justice has become such a trigger in the Church when it’s actually central to God’s character. We’ll also spend time with the prophet Amos and his bold, uncompromising call: “Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream” (Amos 5:24).

This isn’t about politics. It’s about discipleship. Or as Cornel West puts it, “Justice is what love looks like in public.”

So if you’ve ever been told that justice is a “distraction” from the gospel or if you’ve wondered whether your passion for justice puts your faith at risk, this episode might flip the table (gently).

Deuteronomy verses on orphans and widows: (10:18, 14:28-29, 16:11, 24:17, 24:19, 26:12, 27:19)

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Why does something so clearly rooted in Scripture feel so controversial in Christian spaces? In this episode, we name the emotional, cultural, and theological weight behind the term “social justice” from fear and guilt to confusion and grief. We trace its Christian roots, explore how it became politicized in the American Church, and wrestle with why it still sparks tension today.

Through Scripture, history, and honest reflection, we ask: What if justice isn’t a threat to the gospel, but a vital expression of it? And how might a Jesus-shaped vision of justice invite us into deeper courage, community, and discipleship?

Whether you’re wrestling with these questions, weary from the noise, or longing for a more faithful response, this episode is for you.

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For the believer who’s wrestling with faith, identity, and the world’s deep ache.

Can you love Jesus and care deeply about justice? If you’ve ever felt caught in that tension—longing to follow Christ while also seeking change in a hurting world—this episode is for you.

In this Season Two opener, Kristen shares the heart behind Jesus, Justice + Mercy and her personal journey navigating faith, identity, and the messy, beautiful call to justice. As a trauma-informed mentor, budding theologian, and solo parent to two bi-racial boys, Kristen opens up about what shifted her theology, challenged her comfort, and led her to ask harder, more honest questions about the gospel.

This episode lays the groundwork for what’s ahead: a season filled with Scripture-rooted conversations about race, identity, power, justice, and compassion. Whether you're feeling uncertain, curious, frustrated, or hopeful, this space invites you to show up fully—with your faith, your questions, and your heart.

You’ll hear:

• Why so many believers feel the tension between faith and justice
• How Kristen’s story as a parent and a learner reshaped her view of discipleship
• What to expect this season—from biblical foundations to real-world conversations
• An invitation to walk this road with humility, courage, and mercy

This isn’t about abandoning faith. It’s about reclaiming it—anchored in Jesus and committed to the kind of love that restores.

RESOURCES:

www.kristenannette.com

Holy Disruption: Reclaiming a Justice-Rooted Faith course info and interest list

"Find your justice mindset" quiz!