11 in 11 with Bishop Deon K. Johnson

PT 1 From Witness to Advocacy: Reimagining Justice Beyond Death Row with Heidi Moore PH.D

Bishop Johnson sits down with Dr. Heidi Moore, Executive Director of Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty, for a powerful conversation on justice, dignity, and redemption. Drawing from her years working inside Missouri’s correctional system and alongside justice-impacted communities, Dr. Moore reflects on the human realities of incarceration, the moral questions surrounding capital punishment, and the role faith communities can play in building a more compassionate and restorative vision of justice.

PT 2 From Witness to Advocacy: Reimagining Justice Beyond Death Row with Heidi Moore, PH.D

Bishop Johnson sits down with Dr. Heidi Moore, Executive Director of Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty, for a powerful conversation on justice, dignity, and redemption. Drawing from her years working inside Missouri’s correctional system and alongside justice-impacted communities, Dr. Moore reflects on the human realities of incarceration, the moral questions surrounding capital punishment, and the role faith communities can play in building a more compassionate and restorative vision of justice.

Pt 1 - Faith to Action - DeMarco Davidson, M. Div

In this episode, Bishop Johnson sits down with DeMarco Davidson of Metropolitan Congregations United (MCU) for a grounded and hope-filled conversation about faith in action. Together, they explore what it means to live out discipleship beyond the walls of the church, where prayer meets practice and reflection becomes movement.

Pt 2 - Faith to Action - DeMarco Davidson, M. Div

In this episode, Bishop Johnson sits down with DeMarco Davidson of Metropolitan Congregations United (MCU) for a grounded and hope-filled conversation about faith in action. Together, they explore what it means to live out discipleship beyond the walls of the church, where prayer meets practice and reflection becomes movement.

When Truth Is Contested

In this episode, Bishop Johnson sits down with producer AhSa-Ti Nu for a thoughtful and honest conversation about recent events involving law enforcement. They reflect on the tragic shooting of Renee Nicole Good, and talk about the grief and anger many people are feeling, the conflicting narratives that often emerge after these kinds of incidents, and the deeper systems and histories that shape policing and justice in the United States. The conversation invites listeners to wrestle with hard questions about truth, accountability, and what faithful witness looks like in moments like this.

Pt 2 - We Are Still Here

In this episode, Bishop Johnson holds a reflective conversation with AhSa-Ti Nu, addressing current social and political issues, coping mechanisms, and the broader historical and spiritual context shaping today’s challenges.

Pt 1 - We Are Still Here

In this episode, Bishop Johnson holds a reflective conversation with AhSa-Ti Nu, addressing current social and political issues, coping mechanisms, and the broader historical and spiritual context shaping today’s challenges.

A Post Reflection on Sabbatical

In this episode, Bishop Johnson reflects a bit on what he gleaned during his time away on sabbatical.