Complexified
Church Land: Let Go & Grow
By Jonathan Woodward — June 9, 2024
In today’s episode, Amanda talks with Pastor Melissa St. Clair, who shares the story of Heart of the Rockies Christian Church, which, after years of work, is giving away most of its 11 acres to support a new community-centered nonprofit that will provide accessible housing, child care and supportive services.
Land of the Violent
By Jonathan Woodward — June 5, 2024
Does freedom for some depend on violence against others? The Rev. Lee Butler, president of Iliff School of Theology, shares his perspective on the violent history at the founding of the U.S. that continues to influence how we relate to one another today.
Sowing Seeds, Reaping Freedom
By Jonathan Woodward — May 22, 2024
Did you know that for some enslaved Africans, small plots of land became ways to maintain culture and heritage — and even pathways to freedom? Soul food scholar Adrian Miller joins us to share stories that tie land to belonging and survival.
Stealing Land in the Name of God
By Jonathan Woodward — May 15, 2024
Amanda Henderson and Steven Newcomb discuss the Doctrine of Discovery and the ways in which religion has affected the social and political frameworks among Native nations and the United States government.
The Bible Is a Book About Land
By Jonathan Woodward — May 8, 2024
Amanda and Amy dive into the complex relationship between land ownership and belonging in the U.S., drawing on biblical interpretations. Amanda emphasized the significance of land in shaping political and religious beliefs, while Amy offered nuanced interpretations of the Hebrew Bible, revealing how it has been used to justify land ownership and extraction.
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