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Taking Action for Human Rights and Environmental Protection in the Philippines (Justice Takes Courage Podcast Ep. 5)

Bishop Julius C. Trimble hosts UMC Philippines Regional Conference Church and Society (PRC-BCS) Leaders Rev. Glofie Baluntong and Pastor Thaad Kolin Samson as they discuss the condition of human rights and environmental protection in the Philippines, and how the UMC and Church and Society are engaging to make a difference.


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Aligning with the growing movement in the United Methodist Church to maximize reach and resources, the General Board of Church and Society and the Philippines Regional Conference Board of Church and Society (PRC-BCS) have joined in a partnership to jointly promote contextual connectionism for Church and Society Ministries in the Philippines.

In this episode of Justice Takes Courage, Bishop Julius C. Trimble speaks with Rev. Glofie Baluntong, Executive Director of the PRC-BCS, and Pastor Thaad Kolin Samson, Chairperson of the PRC-BCS. The conversation addresses the state of human rights in the Philippines and environmental protection violations, their causes, and remedies.

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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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