11 in 11 with Bishop Deon K. Johnson

PT 1. Remembering Bayard Rustin - A Conversation with Walter Naegle

In this episode Bishop Johnson chats with Walter Naegle, the surviving partner of late American Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin, and the executive director of the Bayard Rustin Fund, which commemorates Rustin's life, values, and legacy. Bayard Rustin was one of the outstanding human rights proponents and strategists of the modern era. Usually working out of the public spotlights, Rustin’s socioeconomic analysis, commitment to nonviolent social change, and tactical organizing have been integral to the civil rights, pacifists and trade union movements of the mid-20th century.

Memorial Day Reflection

In this episode Bishop Johnson reflects on Memorial Day and the importance of remembering the stories of those lost. 

Celebrating All the Mothers

In this episode Bishop Johnson chats with AhSa-Ti Nu, producer of 11 in 11 and musician, on the ways we celebrate motherhood and all of the ways the motherhood shows up through various people in our lives.

Love Thy Neighbor

How do we practice loving our neighbors when we don’t agree with them? In this episode Bishop Johnson chats on what it means to love thy neighbor and how learning to love ourselves helps us to better follow the word of Jesus. 

Story Time - And Tango Makes Three

This episode is a part of our Story Time series, in which Bishop Johnson reflects on the importance of telling and offering space for all of our stories. 
And Tango Makes Three is a picture book based on the true story of two male penguins at the Central Park Zoo who raised a chick together. Published in 2005, the book has been consistently challenged for years. Challenges have included complaints that the story is “unsuitable for young children” and has "homosexual overtones.” 
If you would like to learn more about the banned book listings and ways you can support both the authors and communities affected, follow the links below.  
https://pen.org/
https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks
https://bannedbooksweek.org/

Pt 2. Building on Faith and Community - Faith Christian Church of India

In this episode Bishop Johnson chats with Rev. Dr. Clive Samson and Rev. Sujanna Raj, pastor of Faith Christian Church of India (FCCI), located in St. Louis, MO. FCCI is a Mission Church a part of the Episcopal Diocese of MO. Tune in to learn about the amazing community of FCCI. 
www.faithchristianchurchofindia.com

Pt 1. Building on Faith and Community - Faith Christian Church of India

In this episode Bishop Johnson chats with Rev. Dr. Clive Samson and Rev. Sujanna Raj, pastor of Faith Christian Church of India (FCCI), located in St. Louis, MO. FCCI is a Mission Church a part of the Episcopal Diocese of MO. Tune in to learn about the amazing community of FCCI. 
www.faithchristianchurchofindia.com
 

As Christians, What Do We Do In Times of War?

In this episode, Bishop Johnson gently guides us through a thoughtful reflection on how, as Christians, we can extend our support to communities both near and far that are grappling with the devastating impacts of war.