Best Nikki Gee Podcasts (2025)

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Gary VanderPol: Engaging Climate Justice Practically & Communally 26:28

3d ago26:28

26:28

This week, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with author, theologian, and pastor, Gary VanderPol. They discuss climate justice, and practical ways that faith communities can approach Christ-centered climate action prayerfully, personally, and politically. If you're interested in learning more about how to start up climate action small groups at your church,…

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Kevin Nye: How We Should Understand Homelessness 21:58

11d ago21:58

21:58

On this episode of 20 Minute Takes, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with Kevin Nye. Kevin is a writer and advocate working toward ending homelessness by engaging best practices. He's the author of the 2022 book, "Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness." In this conversation, Kevin challenges listeners to think about homeless systemic…

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Tracey Gee: Living Justly & Knowing What You Want 24:57

17d ago24:57

24:57

Welcome to 20 Minute Takes Season 7! What happens when we have learned to distrust our desires? And how does that get in the way of our pursuits to live in whole and just ways in our world today? Listen in as Nikki Toyama-Szeto interviews author, coach, and consultant Tracey Gee talk about her new book The Magic of Knowing What You Want: A Practica…

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Nikki Giovanni: the late great poet on integrity, self-care and Tupac tattoos 34:51

3M ago34:51

34:51

Nikki Giovanni was one of the greatest poets of her generation and it was an honour to sit with her for a special episode of The Last Bohemians, recorded in Spring 2024 in London, while she was promoting what would become her final anthology, Poems: 1968-2020 (Penguin Classics). When we saw she was in town, we jumped at the chance to speak with her…

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Sue Tilley: the 1980s club kid and artist on Leigh Bowery and modelling for Lucian Freud 27:11

3M ago27:11

27:11

Rewind to the 1980s and London nightlife was an explosion of creativity – the new romantics were in, dramatic fashion looks were everywhere and at the back of the club, having a gossip, there’d be Sue Tilley, also affectionately known as Big Sue. She was the best friend of the outrageous performance artist and fashion designer Leigh Bowery, who bec…

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Molly Parkin: the grand dame of British bohemia on Soho's glory days, Louis Armstrong and self love 26:04

4M ago26:04

26:04

The inspiration for this series, Molly Parkin is a painter, erotic novelist and a former fashion editor who was once just as famous for her bedroom liaisons with the movers and shakers of London. She is never without a bejewelled turban on her head or a saucy anecdote at hand. Now 87, she lives on the iconic World’s End estate in Chelsea, in a kale…

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Tony Deik: Pursuing Justice as an Act of Worship 32:18

6M ago32:18

32:18

In this final episode of season six, Nikki talks with Tony Deik. Tony is a Palestinian Christian from Bethlehem, Palestine. He is on faculty at Bethlehem Bible College, and currently resides in Bolivia with his family. Tony talks about the centrality of justice in the Christian scriptures, and how Christians might begin to understand justice as an …

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Edith Yoder: Neighboring Families Out of Housing Insecurity 21:47

7M ago21:47

21:47

How can churches be good neighbors to families experiencing housing insecurity? This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki talks with Edith Yoder. She's the CEO of Bridge of Hope, an organization that has equipped Christian faith communities to end and prevent homelessness since 1987. Edith shares stories of transformation and empowerment as churches have…

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Janna Louie: AAPI Voters, Faith & Politics 25:50

7M ago25:50

25:50

This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki talks with Rev. Janna Louie, co-founder of the Coalition for Asian American and Pacific Islander Churches (CAAPIC). In this episode, they discuss the complex historical dynamics that affect Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters, and the work that CAAPIC does to encourage AAPI Christians to show up as enga…

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Kristyn Komarnicki & Transforming Conflict 23:58

8M ago23:58

23:58

Please enjoy this encore presentation of this episode (originally aired on March 16, 2022). This week, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with Kristyn Komarnicki (CSA's Director of Dialogue & Convening / Program Manager for Oriented to Love) about practical tips for transforming conflict through curiosity. After listening to this episode of 20 Minute Takes, …

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Jesse Rudy: Widows, Orphans, and Land Theft in Uganda 23:15

8M ago23:15

23:15

This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki talks with Jesse Rudy. Trained as an attorney, Jesse is the Founder and CEO of Redeem International, a Christian faith-based nonprofit that protects some of the world's most vulnerable widows and orphans from violent abuse and exploitation. They talk about the phenomenon of land theft in Uganda, its effects on wo…

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Nikki Toyama-Szeto: Just Organizational Leadership 23:13

8M ago23:13

23:13

This week, David de Leon interviews CSA Executive Director and 20 Minute Takes host, Nikki Toyama-Szeto. Nikki shares what it looks like to lead a justice organization justly. She unpacks her organizational leadership theory anchored in intercession, and gives advice for how new leaders might integrate their spirituality into their leadership pract…

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Tim Ignacio & Being A Balikbayan; Not a Missionary 23:38

9M ago23:38

23:38

Please enjoy this encore presentation of this episode (originally aired on June 29, 2022). This week, David de Leon chats with Tim Ignacio. He's a Pilipino American community worker (and rapper!) in Metro Manila, in the Philippines. In this conversation, Tim shares about his story and vocation, the power of a ministry of tambay (loitering), and why…

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Bill White: LGBTQ+ Inclusion, the Church, & Deepening Our Faith 27:00

9M ago27:00

27:00

This week, Nikki talks with Bill White. Bill is co-pastor of City Church Long Beach. Bill shares the story of his son coming out and how that experience challenged his theology and ultimately deepened his faith in Jesus. He discusses his church's journey of transformation through challenging conversations, and how critical it is for church communit…

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Rick Barry: Politics & Civic Discipleship 22:49

10M ago22:49

22:49

This week, Nikki talks with Rick Barry, the executive director of the Center for Christian Civics. Rick helps Christians to think about what it looks like for their communities to show up in the public square, and in this episode, he helps us to wrap our minds around what civic discipleship looks like and helps to break down the variety of ways peo…

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Ron Sider & A Long View on Justice 20:31

10M ago20:31

20:31

July 27, 2024 will mark two years since Ron Sider, founder and President Emeritus of Christians for Social Action (originally Evangelicals for Social Action), passed away. Please enjoy this encore presentation of this episode with Ron (originally aired on March 9, 2022). This week, Nikki Toyama-Szeto chats with Ron Sider, the author of the acclaime…

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Jasmin Shupper & Repair in the Wake of Redlining 22:13

11M ago22:13

22:13

This week, Nikki interviews Jasmin Shupper, the CEO and Founder of the Greenline Housing Foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to close the racial wealth and homeownership gaps and reverse the effects of systemic racism in housing by granting access to homeownership for people of color. Jasmin talks about the history of housing, economic,…

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Gabrielle Clowdus & Being A Good Neighbor to Our Homeless Siblings 22:09

11M ago22:09

22:09

This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki chats with Dr. Gabrielle Clowdus of Settled, an organization that addresses long-term homelessness through research-based holistic and communal approaches. In this conversation, they talk about why traditional interventions for homelessness often fail, and how local church communities are uniquely positioned to a…

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Nishan de Mel: Economics, Corruption & Structural Transformation 19:47

11M ago19:47

19:47

This week on 20 Minute Takes, we hear from economist Nishan de Mel. In front of a live audience, Nishan talks about how he and his organization Verité Research attempted to tackle corruption in governance in Sri Lanka, as well as what it means to participate in inherently unjust structures with an eye toward truth and transformation. Rick Barry, ex…

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Ruth Padilla DeBorst & Revisiting Transformation 18:56

11M ago18:56

18:56

Welcome to Season 6! In this episode, Nikki talks with Dr. Ruth Padilla DeBorst of the International Fellowship for Mission as Transformation (INFEMIT). They discuss how a global, interdenominational, and intergenerational community like INFEMIT is helping Christians all over the world think about how the church is showing up in their own contexts,…

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Episode 23 - The Little People 1:26:25

1y ago1:26:25

1:26:25

In this episode, we're going to take a look at "The Little People," a psychological horror novel that asks, "What if leprechauns, but also Nazis?" Does it work? Tune in to find out! Transcripts and source lists are always available at: ⁠bit.ly/4gotlib⁠ If you like this, buy me a coffee! ⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/forgottenlib⁠ Intro music credit: "Starl…

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Ruth Padilla DeBorst & Stories from Living in Intentional Community 18:00

1y ago18:00

18:00

Join us in this episode as we talk to Dr. Ruth Padilla DeBorst about intentional community and ecological justice & how it's lived out at Casa Adobe in Costa Rica. Dr. DeBorst is a professor of World Christianity at Western Theological Seminary, part of the networking team for INFEMIT (a gospel-centered fellowship of mission theologian-practitioner…

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Adam Taylor & A Hope for Christian Faith and Politics 24:19

1y ago24:19

24:19

Join us in this episode as we talk to Reverend Adam Taylor about the role churches can have in this divided society and examples of how faith can intersect with public policy. Reverend Adam Taylor is the President of Sojourners, an ecumenical Christian organization that works to advance justice and peace, and the author of "A More Perfect Union: A …

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Eboo Patel & Christian Faith in the Public Square 22:08

1y ago22:08

22:08

Join us in this episode as we talk to Eboo Patel about what a pluralistic nation needs from Christians. Eboo Patel is the Founder and President of Interfaith America, the leading interfaith organization in the United States. Under his leadership, Interfaith America has worked with governments, universities, private companies, and civic organization…

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Brian Zahnd & The Cross for Salvation and Beyond 24:34

1y ago24:34

24:34

Join us in this episode as we talk to Brian Zahnd about the role of the cross as well as new ways of looking at the cross as a kaleidoscope, in order to inform how we respond to aspects of Christian life and to justice issues in our society. Many of the insights he shares can be found in his latest book entitled The Wood Between the Worlds. Brian Z…

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Melissa Borja & What Churches Can Learn From Hmong Refugees 24:23

1+ y ago24:23

24:23

Join us in this episode as we talk to Dr. Melissa Borja about what the Christian church can learn to host and welcome refugees. She offers advice on how churches can be better hosts to refugees and talks about how her book, Follow the New Way, examines the good and bad of church refugee resettlement. She encourages us to be curious about the storie…

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Justin Fung and Spiritual Formation for Activists 25:21

1+ y ago25:21

25:21

Join us in this episode as we talk to Justin Fung about spiritual formation, activism, and opportunities we have to be formed in God's image. Rev. Dr. Justin Fung serves as the Pastor of Leadership & Spiritual Formation at Christ City Church in Washington, DC & is an Affiliate Assistant Professor of Missional Leadership at Fuller Theological Semina…

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Darren Calhoun & Stories of Black Queer Christians 23:36

1+ y ago23:36

23:36

Join us in this episode as we talk to Darren Calhoun about his experience collecting stories of black queer Christians as they journey into and out of the church. Darren is a co-host on the Second Sunday podcast and producer for online shows that are reaching BIPOC Queer audiences with messages of support and healing. He is also the Digital Pastor …

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Jenny Yang & Refugee Resettlement 21:55

1+ y ago21:55

21:55

Please enjoy this encore presentation of this episode (originally aired on January 26, 2022). Since the United States pulled out of Afghanistan in August 2021, 76,000 Afghan refugees have been brought to the United States for resettlement. On this episode of 20 Minute Takes, Nikki Toyama-Szeto chats with Jenny Yang, Vice President of Policy & Advoc…

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Kristyn Komarnicki & Unity Beyond Agreement 23:43

1+ y ago23:43

23:43

This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with Kristyn Komarnicki about facilitating dialogue across difference. She works primarily in the divisions that emerge in the church and LGBTQ+ Christians and speaks on what it takes to move toward unity beyond agreement. Kristyn is the Senior Director of Dialogue and Convening at Christians f…

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Eddie Kaufholz and Storytelling for Activists 23:04

1+ y ago23:04

23:04

This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with Eddie Kaufholz about storytelling in community, advice for gatekeepers of stories, and how stories fuel the Christian imagination for a just future. Eddie leads the communications and marketing team at Bread for the World and previously worked for International Justice Mission. You can fin…

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Heidi Weaver-Smith on Advocacy & Presence 19:45

1+ y ago19:45

19:45

This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki Toyama-Szeto and activist Heidi Weaver-Smith talk about the power of presence and unpack some of the dynamics around Ohio's recent anti-trans laws. They discuss the power of presence, of curiosity and provide tips for what Christian witness looks like, regardless of one's position on the issues. You can find Heid…

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Leroy Barber & Neighborhood Economics 21:12

1+ y ago21:12

21:12

This week on 20 Minute Takes, we talk with Leroy Barber about his work as the Executive Director of Neighborhood Economics. Listen in as he and Nikki discuss how Christians can show up in their neighborhoods for good, the importance of convening economic resources with practitioners, and how to integrate economics as a communal practice. You can fi…

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The 50th Anniversary of the Chicago Declaration 15:20

1+ y ago15:20

15:20

This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki takes us on a history lesson to mark the 50th anniversary of the Chicago Declaration of Evangelical Social Concern. In Chicago, 50 years ago, over Thanksgiving weekend, a group of concerned Christian leaders gathered to ask how their faith should inform how they show up in the public space. The result was the dra…

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Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos on Loving Disagreement 32:04

1+ y ago32:04

32:04

This week on 20 Minute Takes, we talk with authors Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos about their new book, "Loving Disagreement". They discuss ways to move beyond civility, to engage across difference. Their new book, "Loving Disagreements" was released in October, 2023. You can find Kathy on all social media platforms: @mskathykhang Matt can be found…

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Jason Chu & Gospel Imagination 24:31

1+ y ago24:31

24:31

This week on 20 Minute Takes, we talk with Jason Chu. He's a rapper, public theologian, and activist. He and Nikki talk about Gospel imagination, and having a Christian faith that navigates today's complexities and contradictions. He shares from his new album "We Were the Seeds." You can listen to Jason's music on streaming platforms like Spotify, …

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Olatunde Sobomehin & Creative Hustle 26:07

2y ago26:07

26:07

This week on 20 Minute Takes, we talk with Olatunde Sobomhein. He's co-author of the book Creative Hustle and CEO of Streetcode Academy. He and Nikki talk about the interplay of imagination, ambition, and reflection, as well as his organization's work at empowering communities of color through tech and innovation in rapidly changing communities lik…

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Nina Balmaceda: Peacebuilding, Truth & Reconciliation 27:24

2y ago27:24

27:24

This week on 20 Minute Takes, we talk with Nina Balmaceda. She is the associate director for the Center for Reconciliation at Duke Divinity School, as well as the president and CEO of Paz y Esperanza International. Listen in as she and Nikki talk about what peace building looks like in Colombia, the church's involvement in this work, and God's drea…

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Nia Campinha-Bacote On Breath & Being 24:29

2y ago24:29

24:29

On this week's episode, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with Nia Campinha-Bacote. She's a community curator/collaborator, and is the lead designer of On Breath & Being, a collection of meditation and breath-work practices that focus on countering the effects of racial trauma for BIPOC. In this conversation, they discuss an embodied faith, the power of bre…

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Jeremy Everett & Hidden Hunger 29:58

2y ago29:58

29:58

As we begin to wrap up our series on Hidden Hunger, we chat with Jeremy Everett. He's the Executive Director of the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, as well as the author of the book "I Was Hungry: Cultivating Common Ground to End an American Crisis." Nikki Toyama-Szeto chats with him about the state of food insecurity in the United Stat…

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QUICK TAKE: Ally Henny, Juneteenth, and Celebration 10:15

2y ago10:15

10:15

On this quick take, Ally Henny discusses Juneteenth, and what practices she and her family cultivated to celebrate Black freedom. Ally is the author of the new book "I Won't Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You," as well as vice president of The Witness. You can find our full episode with Ally here.…

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Ally Henny & the Prophetic Voice of Black Women 33:08

2y ago33:08

33:08

This week, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with Ally Henny. She is the author of the new book "I Won't Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You," as well as vice president of The Witness. Listen in as they discuss the prophetic voice and presence of Black Women in the world as well as Ally's journey of finding her voice amidst the p…

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Christina Edmondson & Faithful Antiracism 32:49

2y ago32:49

32:49

This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with Dr. Christina Edmondson. She's co-host of the podcast Truth's Table, as well as co-author of the book Faithful Antiracism: Moving Past Talk to Systemic Change. Listen in as they discuss the book, the sort of work and healing required of those who do the work of racial justice, and how the …

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Jeff Liou, Robert Chao Romero: Christianity & Critical Race Theory 26:02

2y ago26:02

26:02

This week, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with Jeff Liou and Robert Chao Romero about their recently released book, Christianity & Critical Race Theory: A Faithful and Constructive Conversation. Robert Chao Romero is associate professor at UCLA in the departments of Chicana/o, Central American, and Asian American Studies. Jeff Liou is national director o…

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Prashan De Visser & Holistic Peacemaking 28:08

2y ago28:08

28:08

This week, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with Prashan De Visser. He is the president and founder of Global Unites, an organization that equips youth around the world to form movements of peace building and conflict transformation. He is also the author of the book Phoenix Generation. Listen in as they discuss movement building among youth in Sri Lanka, …

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Episode 22 - Garden of Shadows 45:42

2y ago45:42

45:42

The prequel to the Dollanganger family series by V.C. Andrews. We're back with another gothic-y, incest-laden tale. This WAS the final installment but it looks like there are three more newish books telling the story from Chris' point of view. Should we look into them? Take the poll on Spotify! Transcripts and source lists are always available at: …

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Carolyn Chen: Work & Religion 33:06

2y ago33:06

33:06

Season 4 of 20 Minute Takes returns with a deeply insightful conversation with Dr. Carolyn Chen. Dr. Chen is a sociologist and professor of ethnic studies at UC Berkeley and specializes in the study of religion. Her most recent book "Work, Pray, Code: When Work Becomes Religion in Silicon Valley" looks into how tech corporations are bringing religi…

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PSA - Help Fight Censorship 2:46

2y ago2:46

2:46

US libraries are facing more book bans and challenges than ever. Here are some ways you can help!Https://uniteagainstbookbans.orgHttps://shorturl.at/dyDI7 (ALA challenged book list)

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Andre Henry: Why I'm A Holy Saturday Christian 9:38

2y ago9:38

9:38

This is our final episode of season three, as well as our final Lenten reflection. This week, Andre Henry shares his reflections on doubt, disappointment, and longing in this piece entitled "Why I'm A Holy Saturday Christian." Andre Henry a musician, author of All the White Friends I Couldn’t Keep, and the Program Manager of the Racial Justice Inst…

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Christine Aroney-Sine & The Garden Walk of Holy Week 9:18

2y ago9:18

9:18

This week, Christine Aroney-Sine continues our Lenten series with a reflection on the story of Holy Week. From garden to garden, Christine contemplates the journey humanity, the story of Jesus' passion, and the longing for new creation. Christine Aroney-Sine is a contemplative activist, passionate gardener, and author. She loves inspiring Jesus fol…

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