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Social Justice, Homelessness, and the Church, Part 2

What happens when churches move beyond the food pantry and start asking deeper questions about justice, dignity, and systems?

In Part 2 of our conversation with Kyle Bryan—director of the Martha Vandervoort Center to End Homelessness—we dig further into the church’s role in addressing poverty and housing insecurity. Kyle shares honest reflections about the challenges of this work, the importance of listening to people with lived experience, and how churches can become true partners in their communities.

We talk about the tension between individual charity and systemic change, the spiritual cost of ignoring injustice, and the surprising ways Jesus shows up when we pay attention.

If you’ve ever wondered how faith intersects with advocacy, or how to love your neighbor when the systems feel overwhelming, this episode is for you.

Didn’t catch Part 1? Be sure to go back and listen to the first half of this powerful conversation.

Contact Laura and Tammy at UntanglingFaithPodcast@gmail.com.

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Social Justice, Homelessness, and the Church, Part 1

What should the role of the church be when it comes to social justice? And what does it actually look like to meet the real needs of the people around us?

In this episode, we sit down with Kyle Bryan, director of the Martha Vandervoort Center to End Homelessness in Anniston, Alabama. Kyle brings both passion and practical experience to the conversation as we explore what it means to show up for our neighbors—especially those facing homelessness and poverty.

We talk about the systems that keep people unhoused, the disconnect between good intentions and meaningful help, and how the church can move from charity to solidarity. There’s some light chatter at the beginning (because we’re real people, not robots), and then we dive into the big stuff.

Whether you’re deep in the work or just starting to ask questions about faith and justice, this one’s for you.

Don’t miss Part 2 next week, where we continue the conversation with even more real talk and practical insight.

Contact Laura and Tammy at UntanglingFaithPodcast@gmail.com.

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In this final episode of our LGBTQ+ series, Laura and Tammy turn their attention to what inclusion actually looks like—beyond theology and into real life.

How can churches become places of true belonging for LGBTQ individuals? What does it mean to affirm someone's identity and create space for their full participation in faith communities? And what are the risks—and the possibilities—when we begin to lead with love instead of fear?

This conversation gets personal, practical, and hopeful, offering ideas for individuals and churches who want to move from exclusion to embrace.

Whether you're a pastor, a parent, or someone who's been hurt by the church, we hope this episode helps you imagine a more expansive and grace-filled way forward.

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Contact Laura and Tammy at UntanglingFaithPodcast@gmail.com.