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RHM Recommended Reading for July
The UnChristian Truth About White Christian Nationalism
by Jamie Arpin-Ricci, Aidan Bujanda-Moore, Dillon Naber Cruz, Matthew J. Distefano, Lisa Sharon Harper, Daniel Henderson, Herb Montgomery, Maki Ashe Pendergast, Brandan Robertson, Seth Showalter, and Desimber Rose Wattleton-Njie
In this book, we’ve gathered a variety of authors, mystics, theologians, and activists to share how White Christian Nationalism denies the humanity of people of color and threatens the existence of gay, queer, trans, and bisexual individuals. Many of the contributors to this book are among those marginalized groups of people being targeted by this powerful movement that has grown to dominate the political landscape in America. Featuring a Foreword by Lisa Sharon Harper, this book amplifies the voices of those most at risk from the White Christian Nationalist agenda as well as those who stand as firm allies to the marginalized communities under attack. Resistance begins by listening to the voices of the oppressed. It gains strength when we take action. This is an initial step. But it’s not the last.
https://renewedheartministries.com/news/Recommended-Reading-for-July-5/
New Episode of “Just Talking” Now Online!
Lectionary Readings in the context of Love, Inclusion, & Social Justice
Season 3, Episode 21: Luke 11.1-13. Lectionary C, Proper 12
A Prayer For Justice and Liberation
Each week, we’ll discuss the gospel lectionary reading for the upcoming weekend in the context of love, inclusion, and justice. We hope that our talking will be “just” talking (as in justice) and that we’ll be inspired to do more than “just talking” during our brief conversations each week. If you teach from the lectionary each week or are looking for some thoughts on the Jesus story from a more progressive perspective within the context of social justice, check it out.
The Lord’s Prayer and Unrealized Justice
Part 1 of A Prayer For Liberation
Many of us today have come to understand that it is problematic to only allow the male gender to be represented in the Divine.
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/socialjesus/2025/07/lords-prayer-unrealized-justice/
A Gospel of No Interest and Debt Cancellation
Part 2 of A Prayer For Liberation
If they fell on hard times, they were to be helped. No interest or profit was to be made and their debt would be ultimately forgiven.
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/socialjesus/2025/07/gospel-interest-debt-cancellation/
Forgive Us Our Debts
Part 3 of A Prayer For Liberation
It was less about forgiving general sins and trespasses and more about restoring the original Torah ethic of debt forgiveness.
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/socialjesus/2025/07/forgive-us-our-debts/
New Episode of The Social Jesus Podcast
A podcast where we talk about the intersection of faith and social justice and what a first century, prophet of the poor from Galilee might have to offer us today in our work of love, compassion and justice.
This week:
Season 2 Episode 30: A Prayer For Liberation
Luke 11:1-13
“Our reading closes with a story about shameless persistence in prayer. I will be the first to admit that I don’t understand how prayer works. But it helps me in reading this passage to keep everything in its context. Luke’s audience was an oppressed people being encouraged to persevere in their prayers and actions for liberation. They were praying for the end of all injustice, oppression, and violence. They were praying for liberation from financial debt. They were praying that they would have enough food on their tables. They were praying and working for justice in this world, their world. And whether we would define ourselves as praying people or not, persisting in the work of justice even against what seem to be insurmountable odds, is an encouragement still needed today. Maybe the temptation we are to pray not to be led into is the temptation to give up hope or give in to despair. And if this is how we choose to read this prayer, this a prayer I can say ‘Amen’ to.”
Available on all major podcast carriers and at:
https://the-social-jesus-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-prayer-for-liberation
Upcoming Events
August 16, 2025
Good News Fellowship (via Zoom)
Toronto, Ontario Canada For info: 304.520.0030
Weekly Zoom HeartGroup on Wednesday Nights
Each Wednesday evening, Glendale City Church will be hosting a Zoom-HeartGroup led by Herb Montgomery. Our discussion each week includes the content in Renewed Heart Ministries’ weekly eSight articles, The Social Jesus podcast, and RHM’s Just Talking YouTube show. The time of each Zoom session will be on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Pacific/10:00 p.m. Eastern.
For more information and for the link to participate each week, contact RHM here.
Finding Jesus: A Fundamentalist Preacher Discovers the Socio-Political & Economic Teachings of the Gospels
by Herb Montgomery
Available now on Amazon!
In Finding Jesus, author Herb Montgomery delves into the profound and often overlooked political dimensions of the gospels. Through meticulous analysis of biblical texts, historical context, and social discourse, this thought-provoking book unveils the gospels’ socio-political, economic teachings as rooted in a profound concern for justice, compassion, and the well-being of the marginalized. The book navigates the intersections between faith and societal justice, presenting a compelling argument for a more socially engaged and transformative Christianity.
Finding Jesus is not just a scholarly exploration; it is a call to action. It challenges readers to reevaluate their understanding of Christianity’s role in public life and to consider how the radical teachings of the gospels can inspire a renewed commitment to justice, equality, and compassion. This book is a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of the social implications of Christian faith and a blueprint for building a more just and inclusive society.
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