
Seeking Jesus, confronting injustice–Shake the Dust features candid interviews and informed discussions that guide us as we resist the idols of America. ktfpress.substack.com
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 93 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Categories | ChristianityReligion & SpiritualitySociety & Culture | ||||

We’re sad to announce that KTF Press is closing down, and this will be our last episode of Shake the Dust. But both of us will continue to do work in different places. In this conversation, we cover:
- Why KTF is closing
- What will happen to our n... more
On this month’s bonus episode, Jonathan and Sy talk about our political system from a practical and theological view:
- What we can accomplish using America’s political system
- The limits of what political action can do
- Given those powers and l... more
On this month’s bonus episode, Jonathan and Sy discuss:
- What exactly the Trump administration does to distract the media and the general population so it can achieve its goals
- How it uses the erasure of experiences from outside MAGA world to de... more
On this month’s bonus episode, Jonathan and Sy are talking political education in this new era of traditional and social media bowing to Trump and the MAGA movement. We get into:
- The beliefs about free speech behind the changes at Meta that Mark Z... more
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I have shared this podcast with people from a wide array of backgrounds and beliefs: everyone from religiously devout conservatives to passionate liberals fueled by deep church hurt. Sy, Jonathan and their guests engage in meaningful, important conversations with objective facts, thoughtful analysis, and, most importantly, great love. They bring refreshing and thoughtful perspectives to topics that are critical for Christians to confront. For those who want to learn an immense amount about histo... more
As someone who struggles with keeping the faith in this present political climate in America, this podcast reminds me that there are still people pursuing justice in Jesus’ name.
It is hard to really press in toward a consistent, healthy, pursuit of Christ and justice in the world. Shake the Dust is a good example to trying to get it right. I have been following the show from before it was Shake the Dust. And I have left questions on the mail bag episodes and I have done zoom calls outside the recorded show and I have read the articles and books recommended and I recommend it regularly to friends.
Sy’s production of the show is excellent. I remember when I was listenin... more
This podcast does what their mission is - elevated and centers marginalized voices within the Church- I personally have been impacted and challenged in my own discipleship in Jesus - to leave Babylon and empire - and to seek the Jesus of Nazareth.
Sy, Jonathan, and Suzie have wonderfully guided us in conversation and refreshing perspectives on following Jesus while shining light on the stories of those who had been historically shut down and silenced. I’m holding onto hope with my faith and this... more
Personally, I love this sho because one of the hosts is blind, so I can really relate to him as I am blind and have struggled with the same experiences of being marginalized that he addresses. But I have also been awakened by this podcast as I realize that you can simultaneously understand what it is like to be a marginalized voice, but also be complicit in a culture of white privilege, which permeates even the church. It has also been a source of encouragement to know there are people seeking t... more
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Content centers around the intersection of faith, politics, and social justice, providing insightful discussions that challenge conventional paradigms within American Christianity. Hosts engage with a variety of pressing issues, including systemic racism, immigration, homelessness, and the moral implications of political action, all explored through a lens of Christian ethics. Notable are the hosts' emphasis on centering marginalized voices, promoting empathy in interpersonal disagreements, and fostering community engagement for social change. The candid nature of each episode encourages listeners to reflect on their own beliefs and actions, making it especially relevant for those grappling with their spirituality amid societal challenges.
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