Throughout our conversation with Rev. Emma Chattin, we discuss the importance of creating a safe and welcoming environment for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity. We explore the role that faith communities can play in supporting trans individuals and promoting equality, and we discuss practical steps that individuals and communities can take to make a positive difference.

Rev. Chattin is the Senior Pastor at Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia. Equality Virginia recognized Rev. Chattin as an “Outstanding Virginian” for her many years of work in planning programming and providing support to LGBTQ and transgender Virginians.

Join Sandhya and Pastor Marcus as they discuss what inspired Sandhya’s latest book Rebels, Despots & Saints: The Ancestors Who Free Us and the Ancestors We Need to Free.

Sandhya Jha (she/they) is an anti-oppression consultant and ordained pastor. Sandhya is also the founder and former executive director of the Oakland Peace Center, a collective of 40 organizations working to create equity, access, and dignity as the means of creating peace in Oakland and the Bay Area.

Why did the chicken cross the road? Pastor Marcus and Sarah Casey, Director of Faith Based Engagement and Community Outreach of Cornerstones, share jokes and much more on this episode.

Pastor Marcus has a lively conversation with Sandhya Jha about transforming communities and how people like you are healing their neighborhoods.

Sandhya Jha (she/they) is an anti-oppression consultant and ordained pastor. Sandhya is also the founder and former executive director of the Oakland Peace Center, a collective of 40 organizations working to create equity, access, and dignity as the means of creating peace in Oakland and the Bay Area.

Kerrie Wilson is the Chief Executive Officer of Cornerstones. For 50 years, Cornerstones has been helping Northern Virginia neighbors overcome tough economic times. Kerrie and Pastor Marcus engage in conversation around loving our neighbor. Learn more about Kerrie and the mission of Cornerstones, which is “Hope for Tomorrow Today.” Pastor Marcus concludes discussing the Gospel of Matthew in context of his conversation with Kerrie and the conflict in Ukraine.

Learn more about Cornerstones: cornerstonesva.org

Pastor Marcus interviews William Clyburn, Jr., Principal of Clyburn Consulting. Mr. Clyburn, Jr. provides listeners with an interesting perspective on church leadership, governance and community.

Pastor Marcus sits down with one of his former seminary professors who made a lasting impact in his life, Rev. Dr. Jan Linn. After graduating from seminary, Rev. Dr. Linn continued to be an influential figure in Pastor Marcus’ life for decades and, today, Pastor Marcus refers to his former professor as his most valued friend. In this episode, they discuss race and current issues in our society, challenging Christians to ask themselves, “Am I living my life as Jesus lived his?”

Pastor Marcus and Rev. Nathan Hill’s sit down for part two of their discussion on race, racism and their interests and pursuits for a more just society.

In this episode, Pastor Marcus sits down with Rev. Nathan Hill to talk about some of the congruences of race, racism and their pursuits for a more just society. They take a look back at their childhood to reflect on how it shaped their work today and invite you to reflect with them.