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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jan 2024 15:41:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Check out Kevin Nye's book <a href="https://kevinmnye.com/" target="_blank"><i>Grace Can Lead Us Home</i></a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f78ZVLVdO0A" target="_blank">This documentary</a> was referenced in one portion of the podcast. I highly recommend watching the whole thing.</p>
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      <itunes:summary>This is the first episode on Kevin Nye&apos;s book on homelessness called Grace Can Lead Us Home. Here we look at the Christian imperative to recognize the humanity in homeless people. Doing this for ourselves and within society is the first step to building support to end homelessness.</itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://sojo.net/magazine/april-1981/god-and-caesar" target="_blank">God and Caesar by Peter Davids</a></p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://sojo.net/magazine/april-1981/god-and-caesar" target="_blank">God and Caesar by Peter Davids</a></p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week, we take a look at the role of hope in Christianity.</p><p>Below are a few links to the polls cited in the episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://maristpoll.marist.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Marist-Poll_USA-NOS-and-Tables_Holiday_202112101020.pdf">Marist College conducted a poll in December of 2021 that showed only 49%</a> of Americans were more optimistic than pessimistic about the world going into 2022; that was the lowest number they had seen in this poll since Marist started conducting it in 2009.</li><li><a href="https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/seven-ten-americans-say-country-crisis-risk-failing">An Ipsos poll from the beginning of this year found that 7 in ten Americans</a> saw the country in crisis, at risk of failing.</li><li><a href="https://news.gallup.com/file/poll/389318/220202IssueSatisfaction.pdf">A Gallup poll taken in February measured the happiness of Americans</a>. Just 38% said they were satisfied across 29 different measurements.</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/godspolitics/2007/03/bernice-powell-jackson-hope-does-not.html" target="_blank">Hope Will Not Disappoint Us by Bernice Powell Jackson</a></p>
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      <title>Building a Palace on Injustice</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>On this week's episode, we focus on the way in which our children are suffering in America. </p><p><a href="https://revmarksandlin.com/2014/06/10/a-prayer-for-the-nation-on-the-event-of-another-shooting/">Mark Sandlin's "A Prayer for the Nation on the Event of Another Shooting"</a></p><p><a href="https://www.povertycenter.columbia.edu/news-internal/monthly-poverty-january-2022">Columbia University Study on Childhood Poverty</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-u-s/key-statistics-graphics/">USDA Food Insecurity Data</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 1 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>learnseekdefend@gmail.com (Ross Winegardner)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this week's episode, we focus on the way in which our children are suffering in America. </p><p><a href="https://revmarksandlin.com/2014/06/10/a-prayer-for-the-nation-on-the-event-of-another-shooting/">Mark Sandlin's "A Prayer for the Nation on the Event of Another Shooting"</a></p><p><a href="https://www.povertycenter.columbia.edu/news-internal/monthly-poverty-january-2022">Columbia University Study on Childhood Poverty</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-u-s/key-statistics-graphics/">USDA Food Insecurity Data</a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Book Reference:</p><p>Lee, Erika. <i>America for Americans: A History of Xenophobia in the United States</i>. Basic Books, 2021.</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Book Reference:</p><p>Lee, Erika. <i>America for Americans: A History of Xenophobia in the United States</i>. Basic Books, 2021.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[We're back! This episode is a reboot of the podcast, and we're kicking this off with an explanation of the i1seventeen mission statement along with an examination of some of the scripture that demonstrates the importance of working toward peace and shalom within community.Website: i1seventeen.com

Instagram: instagram.com/i1seventeen

Facebook: facebook.com/i1seventeen
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Caylen sits down with Pastor Lois Waters and her husband Don to discuss the legacies of Congressman John Lewis and Rev. C.T. Vivian.</p><p>Music: Cruise Control by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com</p><p>Join us on Facebook at facebook.com/i1seventeen</p>
<p><p>Website: i1seventeen.com</p><p>Instagram: instagram.com/i1seventeen</p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/i1seventeen</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2020 12:52:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2020 08:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:title>Episode 6: Mary&apos;s Dangerous Words</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>On today&apos;s episode we take a look at articles about white supremacist propaganda and a UN representative speaking to the need for justice and consequence in countries that have experienced catastrophic violence.

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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Below, you'll find the link to God of Justice (our current book discussion) so you can follow along on your own.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/God-Justice-Institute-Global-Curriculum/dp/0830810285/" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/God-Justice-Institute-Global-Curriculum/dp/0830810285/</a></p><p>If you'd like to join in the discussion or help with one of our initiatives, reach out to us on our <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/episodes/www.facebook.com/i1seventeen" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 3 Feb 2020 08:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Today&apos;s episode looks at systemic injustice in our society. How do people with power sometimes abuse that power? What can we do to prevent this from happening?</itunes:summary>
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