To love broken people in the world, one of the most powerful things a Christian can do is be consistently, vulnerably present.

In this episode of The Disrupters, returning guest Amy Williams joins Caleb Campbell in calling out the injustice of invisible punishments, the systems that trap communities in cycles of incarceration, and the fears that keep us at a distance from the people we're called to love.

Through decades of gang intervention and mentoring justice-involved youth, Miss Amy “The Hope Dealer” has watched the justice system punish kids not only with time, but with lasting consequences: locked doors, denied job applications, voting restrictions, and constant reminders that their worst mistakes define them forever. Even more painful, she argues, is when churches echo that message, inviting incarcerated people to “come as they are” while subtly signaling that they're never truly free and never fully forgiven.

Amy Williams urges us to reject easy narratives and embrace the slow, relational work of knowing people as they are. She challenges listeners to stop doing ministry to people and start living with them. She invites us to risk proximity, admit our own brokenness, and listen before we lead as we rethink what it actually means to love our neighbors.

Tune in now to learn why, even through doubt, loss, suffering, and injustice, “Miss Amy ain't goin nowhere.”

This episode highlights the following themes:

• Why “serving your time” never ends for many in America
• The power of “consistency of presence”
• What real restorative justice and community support should look like
• Why “ministry with” is stronger than “ministry to”

Links from the episode:

• Learn more about Amy Williams
• Read Amy Williams’ book, Worth Seeing
• Learn more about The Hope Dealer
• Watch the 13th Film and check out the 13th Film Discussion Guide
• Learn more about The Disrupters
• Learn more about Caleb Campbell
• Read Caleb Campbell's book, Disarming Leviathan
• Read the transcript here

Credits:

✅ Special offer: Visit ivpress.com and use the code IVPDISRUPT40 for 40% off and free US shipping on any IVP resource mentioned in this episode.

✅ Producers: Jack Reece, Helen Lee, and Travis Albritton

✅ Assistant Producer: Christine Pelliccio Melo

✅ Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts

✅ Social Media Manager: Makayla Payne

✅ Podcast Art: Kate Lillard

✅ Theme Song: "Sneakerhead" by Ghost Beatz

Disclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

Today is the day after the U.S. election. As the results are being announced, we come together to pause and reflect on the truth about our calling to love God and love people in the neighborhoods, towns, and cities in which we live.

In these three bonus episodes, re-released from the fifth season of The Disrupters, host Miranda Zapor Cruz asks the question, "What does it mean to disrupt ourselves—and the noise?" during an election season? Join Miranda as she offers a disruption in the noise surrounding Election Day 2026 through meditations on her book Faithful Politics, accompanied by relevant Scripture readings, to combat the anxiety and uncertainties that accompany the election. Together, these episodes educate, inspire, and reassure listeners who seek a healthy posture this election year, for the health of their souls as well as for the flourishing of their communities.

In this episode, releasing the day after Election Day 2026, Miranda offers a reflection on the unchanged calling of all Christians—to seek shalom where we live. She emphasizes that as Christians, we must join with Jesus Christ in loving and serving our neighbors and promoting the wellbeing of our towns and cities. This episode also features a reading of Jeremiah 29:4-14 from The First Testament, read by IVP authors Jay Kim, Carmen Imes, Dorena Williamson, and Robert Chao Romero.

Join us as we disrupt the noise of Election Day 2026 together.

Links from this episode:

• Get to know more about Miranda Zapor Cruz
• Check out Miranda’s book, Faithful Politics
• Check out The First Testament by John Goldingay

Links and Credits

✅ Special offer: Visit ivpress.com and use the code IVPDISRUPT40 for 40% off and free US shipping on any IVP resource mentioned in this episode.

✅ Producers: Jack Reece and Helen Lee

✅ Assistant Producer: Christine Pelliccio Melo

✅ Sound Engineering: Jack Reece

✅ Social Media Managers: Makayla Payne

✅ Podcast Art: Kate Lillard

✅ Theme Song: "Half Life" by Adi Goldstein

Disclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

Today is the day of the U.S. election. While we wait for the results to be counted, we come together to pause and reflect on the truth about our ultimate hope in the return of our eternal king, Jesus Christ.

In these three bonus episodes, re-released from the fifth season of The Disrupters, host Miranda Zapor Cruz asks the question, "What does it mean to disrupt ourselves—and the noise?" during an election season? Join Miranda as she offers a disruption in the noise surrounding Election Day 2026 through meditations on her book Faithful Politics, accompanied by relevant Scripture readings, to combat the anxiety and uncertainties that accompany the election. Together, these episodes educate, inspire, and reassure listeners who seek a healthy posture this election year, for the health of their souls as well as for the flourishing of their communities.

In this episode, releasing Election Day 2026, Miranda offers a reflection on the eternal hope that we have in Jesus Christ. She emphasizes that as Christians, we are citizens of God’s kingdom and waiting for the U.S. election results must pale in comparison to waiting for the return of our savior, Jesus Christ. This episode also features a reading of Philippians 3:20-4:1 from The Second Testament, read by IVP authors Scot McKnight, Lynn Cohick, Terence Lester, and Prasanta Verma.

Join us as we disrupt the noise of Election Day 2026 together.

Links from this episode:

• Get to know more about Miranda Zapor Cruz
• Check out Miranda’s book, Faithful Politics
• Check out The Second Testament by Scot McKnight

Links and Credits

✅ Special offer: Visit ivpress.com and use the code IVPDISRUPT40 for 40% off and free US shipping on any IVP resource mentioned in this episode.

✅ Producers: Jack Reece and Helen Lee

✅ Assistant Producer: Christine Pelliccio Melo

✅ Sound Engineering: Jack Reece

✅ Social Media Managers: Makayla Payne

✅ Podcast Art: Kate Lillard

✅ Theme Song: "Half Life" by Adi Goldstein

Disclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.