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Justice Takes Courage Podcast: Our Current Social Environment and its Impact on Peace and Social Justice (Episode 6)

Joining podcast host Bishop Julius C. Trimble, Bishop Tracy S. Malone, The Resident Bishop of the Indiana Episcopal Area and President of the Council of Bishops for the United Methodist Church, offers her insight into faith, justice, and prophetic leadership in today’s challenging and chaotic environment.


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In this episode of Justice Takes Courage, Bishop Julius C. Trimble sits down with Bishop Tracy Smith Malone, President of the Council of Bishops and a past 8-year member of Church and Society’s Board of Directors. A lifelong champion for peace and social justice, Bishop Malone gives us her perspective on our current social environment and its impact on peace and social justice. She also shares how United Methodists, Bishops, and annual conferences are responding and coping with what seems to be a daily flood of unbelievable, conflicting news, and disturbing U.S. government actions.

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The Justice Takes Courage podcast explores national and international social witness issues and actions in response to today’s most pressing social concerns. Hosted by Bishop Julius C. Trimble, General Secretary of The General Board of Church and Society, the podcast brings together United Methodists and interfaith partners to share ideas and perspectives that drive faith-based advocacy and legislative action.

This podcast is produced by Church and Society Communications. If you would like to suggest a topic for the podcast, write us at gbcs@umcjustice.org.

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