Episode 55 - Decolonizing the Church: The Justice of Jesus w/ Joash Thomas

In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Joash Thomas, author of The Justice of Jesus, to explore how colonization has distorted the heart of Christianity - and how reclaiming the original message of Jesus can bring healing, justice, and spiritual freedom.

Joash shares how empire, power, and privilege have shaped the Church, what it means to decolonize our faith, and how followers of Jesus can return to His true teachings of love, equality, and care for humanity.

We also dive into the differences between Eastern and Western Christianity, the role of mysticism in the early church, and why repairing our “lens of empire” is essential for spiritual growth today.

You’ll learn:

-How colonization impacted the Church’s theology and global mission

-What Jesus actually said about justice-and how it contrasts with modern interpretations

-How to recognize empire thinking in your own faith

Ways to return to the radical compassion and equality of early Christianity

This episode is for anyone ready to reclaim the authentic message of Jesus and explore what it truly means to live a faith that heals, not harms.

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Rediscovering Nature's Wisdom w/ Malia Grace

Power, Politics & The Bible

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