<p>Summary</p><p>In this conversation, Joash P. Thomas discusses his book ‘The Justice of Jesus’ and explores the themes of justice, faith, and the impact of colonization on modern Christianity. He emphasizes the importance of centering marginalized voices and the need for the church to engage in justice work without the constraints of colonial frameworks. The discussion also touches on the complexities of mission work, the role of empathy, and the call to live a flourishing life now, rather than focusing solely on the afterlife.</p><p><p>‘Justice is a communal exercise’</p></p><p>Takeaways</p><p>* Joash wrote a book called ‘The Justice of Jesus’.</p><p>* Justice should not be pigeonholed into biblical or social categories.</p><p>* All justice is ultimately God’s justice.</p><p>* We can’t change the past, but we can be faithful in the present.</p><p>* The gospel centers marginalized voices.</p><p>* Decolonization is essential for understanding justice.</p><p>* Empathy is crucial in addressing historical injustices.</p><p>* The church must engage in justice work today.</p><p>* Mission work can have both beautiful and harmful outcomes.</p><p>* Living a flourishing life now is a key aspect of faith.</p><p>Chapters</p><p><strong>00:00 </strong>Introduction and Background of Joash P. Thomas</p><p><strong>02:41 </strong>The Justice of Jesus: A New Perspective</p><p><strong>05:45 </strong>Decolonizing Justice and Faith</p><p><strong>08:04 </strong>The Impact of Colonization on Justice</p><p><strong>10:50 </strong>Understanding the Complexity of Colonization</p><p><strong>13:37 </strong>The Duality of Good and Harm in Mission Work</p><p><strong>20:04 </strong>The Complexity of Divine Action Amidst Human Atrocity</p><p><strong>21:59 </strong>The Now of the Gospel: Living in Abundance</p><p><strong>23:44 </strong>Reckoning with Colonial Narratives and Their Impact</p><p><strong>26:09 </strong>Centering Marginalized Voices in the Gospel</p><p><strong>27:56 </strong>Transformation Through Empathy and Understanding</p><p><strong>29:43 </strong>Navigating the Tension Between Prophetic and Priestly Calls</p><p><strong>32:16 </strong>Historical Trauma and Its Effects on Power Dynamics</p><p><strong>36:16 </strong>Co-opting Liberation: The Need for Reflection</p><p><strong>37:52 </strong>Hope in the Global Church: Moving Forward Together</p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Right Side Up: Danielle Strickland at <a href="https://daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe</a>