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Living Justice

Living Justice

By Living Social Justice | Common Good SA

Common Good is an NPO based in the city of Cape Town, South Africa. We hope this podcast can be used as a discipleship tool in equipping and encouraging Christ-followers to seek the shalom of the city. As an organisation, we focus on making a positive and lasting impact in the areas of early life, education and employment, so that individuals and communities across the city can build brighter futures for themselves.
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S 2 Ep 6 | Jason la Cock and Kate Walters on Job Readiness

Living JusticeApr 11, 2019

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S 3 Ep 1 | Melanie Mokgatla with Chernay, Colleen and Phinius on Giving and Mercy
Jul 19, 202149:42
The Sikunye Story | Chapter 7 with Richard Lundie | Your Next Step; Getting Practical

The Sikunye Story | Chapter 7 with Richard Lundie | Your Next Step; Getting Practical

In this chapter, Richard presents what God’s heart is for children and what outlines practical ideas for how local churches can become FTD-Friendly churches.
This includes practical next steps for becoming a first thousand days friendly church. He used the AMOR (love) framework to start discerning next steps as Christ-followers and church leaders

AMOR: Awareness; Mobilise; Opportunities; Reaching out
Nov 29, 201916:45
The Sikunye Story | Chapter 6 with Ncumisa Faku and Ziba Mbense | Stories from Church Leaders

The Sikunye Story | Chapter 6 with Ncumisa Faku and Ziba Mbense | Stories from Church Leaders

In this chapter we hear from a church leader and congregant who are meaningfully ministering to and stand in the gap for those new parents who need a welcoming space and pastoral care that is not judgemental but loving. Ncumisa and Ziba share their story of standing in the gap and becoming a FTD-Friendly Church and how they are creating a community of support around parents, including single mothers and teenage mothers.
Nov 29, 201911:54
The Sikunye Story | Chapter 5 with Sarah Binos | Why Should The Church Care?

The Sikunye Story | Chapter 5 with Sarah Binos | Why Should The Church Care?

This chapter discusses why we -the church – should care? Sarah unpacks rationale behind why the first thousand days of life is so relevant to all local churches. Discussing the mission of God and how it connects to the first thousand days. As well as what is happening in the Church in South Africa and how is it perfectly positioned to play a significant role.

Common Good’s research concluded that “the local church is uniquely positioned and equipped to make a significant impact in nurturing our children’s full potential by supporting their development in the first thousand days of life” (Link to download the research report: https://www.commongood.org.za/early-life/)
Nov 29, 201911:26
The Sikunye Story | Chapter 4 with Angelique Arde and Jane Hampton | Stories from Parents

The Sikunye Story | Chapter 4 with Angelique Arde and Jane Hampton | Stories from Parents

Jane & Angelique share their unique stories of motherhood and the support they have received from the community around them, their adoption journey, and transitioning in the church community and how they received practical support from friends and church community.
Nov 29, 201910:48
The Sikunye Story | Chapter 3 with Dean & Jess Kietzmann | Stories from Parents

The Sikunye Story | Chapter 3 with Dean & Jess Kietzmann | Stories from Parents

Adjusting to parenting is life challenging. Dean & Jess vulnerably share how significantly their lives changed following the arrival of their son and how their church community rallied around them to practically support and care for them in these early days.
Nov 29, 201911:48
The Sikunye Story | Chapter 2 with Ruth Lundie | The Catalytic Power of Loving Connections

The Sikunye Story | Chapter 2 with Ruth Lundie | The Catalytic Power of Loving Connections

Ruth talks about how we are all hard wired for connection and the impact of quality relationships in the first thousand days. She refers to the nurturing care framework and how it truly does take a modern-day village to raise a child. In this talk Ruth makes reference to a short video of the “Still face experiment” [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apzXGEbZht0&t=2]
Nov 29, 201914:34
The Sikunye Story | Chapter 1 with Sarah Binos | The Beginning of the Story

The Sikunye Story | Chapter 1 with Sarah Binos | The Beginning of the Story

Sarah asks the question “are we paying enough attention to the beginning of the story?” As referenced in this video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHqUMqvL1RQ&t=12s] Sarah gives an overview of the science and critical importance of these early years and the significant opportunity of the First Thousand Days of a child’s life (conception till 2 years)
Nov 29, 201913:08
S 2 Ep 12 | Luxolo Kentane and Richard Lundie on Cross Cultural Friendships

S 2 Ep 12 | Luxolo Kentane and Richard Lundie on Cross Cultural Friendships

Rich and Lux chat about their convictions when it comes to friendships that cross cultural lines, their own personal experiences, and why we should say ‘wow’ before we say ‘how’.
Oct 04, 201958:38
S 2 Ep 11 | Grant Porthen and Richard Lundie on Land

S 2 Ep 11 | Grant Porthen and Richard Lundie on Land

This podcast series is all about us getting a better understanding of the lived reality of people in Cape Town and their experience of land and space. So many times, the topic of land can be spoken about at a head level, quoting facts and statistics. Other times, it is so emotive that people switch off when engaging. So we want to listen to people’s stories to help us understand the heart of the matter from people who have first hand experience of this.

Now we know that we can’t interview every person, and every story and situation is unique. We are not trying to summarize every story into a few. Nor are our storytellers trying to represent anybody else other than themselves.
Jul 19, 201940:45
S 2 Ep 10 | Charnay Kleinsmith and Richard Lundie on Land

S 2 Ep 10 | Charnay Kleinsmith and Richard Lundie on Land

This podcast series is all about us listening to the stories of people living in Cape Town who have been affected in some way by land. So many times we can talk about land in dry academic, legal or financial terms. But when we lean in and listen to real lives, our hearts are softened to the reality and experience that we may be completely unaware of. We hope that you have conversations with friends, colleagues and neighbours to better grapple with the heart of the matter of land in South Africa.
If this is your first podcast in this series, just a disclaimer: every story and situation is unique. We are not trying to represent anybody else’s story other than our storytellers.
Jul 18, 201945:03
S 2 Ep 9 |  Luxolo Kentane and Richard Lundie on Land

S 2 Ep 9 | Luxolo Kentane and Richard Lundie on Land

This podcast series is all about us getting a better understanding of the lived reality of people in Cape Town and their experience of land and space. So many times, the topic of land can be spoken about at a head level, quoting facts and statistics. Other times, it is so emotive that people switch off when engaging. So we want to listen to people’s stories to help us understand the heart of the matter from people who have first hand experience of this.

Now we know that we can’t interview every person, and every story and situation is unique. We are not trying to summarize every story into a few. Nor are our storytellers trying to represent anybody else other than themselves.
Jul 16, 201941:46
S 2 Ep 8 | Colin Davids and Richard Lundie on Land

S 2 Ep 8 | Colin Davids and Richard Lundie on Land

This podcast series is all about us getting a better understanding of the lived reality of people in Cape Town and their experience of land and space. So many times, the topic of land can be spoken about at a head level, quoting facts and statistics. Other times, it is so emotive that people switch off when engaging. So we want to listen to people’s stories to help us understand the heart of the matter from people who have first hand experience of this.

Now we know that we can’t interview every person, and every story and situation is unique. We are not trying to summarize every story into a few. Nor are our storytellers trying to represent anybody else other than themselves.
Jul 14, 201928:30
S 2 Ep 7 | Brandon Weber and Richard Lundie on Land

S 2 Ep 7 | Brandon Weber and Richard Lundie on Land

As we grapple with the big topic of land in South Africa, we have to be listening to the stories of people who have been affected by this. It is so easy to get caught up in political statements, economics, legal arguments and statistics. The big idea about this podcast series is to help us listen to people in our midst. We want to hear the heart of this matter and allow it to shape our response.

Now we can’t interview every person and we know that every story and situation is unique. So we are not trying to summarize every story, or draw generalizations from one to another. Instead, we are simply listening, learning and engaging. Welcome to the Living Social Justice podcast series on Land.
Jul 12, 201934:47
S 2 Ep 6 | Jason la Cock and Kate Walters on Job Readiness

S 2 Ep 6 | Jason la Cock and Kate Walters on Job Readiness

Christy Wheeler chats to Jason and Kate who volunteer at the Zanokhanyo Network- they talk about about gifting time, helping with CV's, mock interviews and celebrating graduations.
Apr 11, 201949:45
S 2 Ep 5 | Irraddy Chongwe and Mike Vadas on Paradigm Shift

S 2 Ep 5 | Irraddy Chongwe and Mike Vadas on Paradigm Shift

Paul Maughan chats to the Paradigm Shift volunteer team from Common Ground Church Greenpoint, about gifting time, growing potential and developing entrepreneurs.
Apr 10, 201923:40
S 2 Ep 4 | Roll Up Your Sleeves

S 2 Ep 4 | Roll Up Your Sleeves

Richard Lundie. Kasuba Stuurman (TZN Communications Manager) and Nomfundo Calana (TZN Opportunities Manager) chat about the ways in which business has a role to play in work readiness, from hiring grads, offering internships and partnering through CSI funding
Feb 08, 201915:59
S 2 Ep 3 | Jonathan Wild on Diversity Dinners

S 2 Ep 3 | Jonathan Wild on Diversity Dinners

Chris and Mel chat to Jonathan Wild, about Diversity Dinners (a church event in the Southern Suburbs)and crossing boundaries, no matter how small they may appear.
Jan 08, 201935:09
S 2 Ep 2 | Debbie, Karyn and Paul Maughan on Every Day Justice

S 2 Ep 2 | Debbie, Karyn and Paul Maughan on Every Day Justice

Sharon chats to the Maughan siblings, Debbie, Karyn and Paul, about dignity, privilege and opening your eyes to the injustice around you.
Aug 14, 201833:60
S 2 Ep 1 | Brandon and Shantelle Weber on Social Justice as a Ministry

S 2 Ep 1 | Brandon and Shantelle Weber on Social Justice as a Ministry

Sharon chats to Brandon and Shantelle, elders in the Rondebosch congregation, about the ministry of Social Justice in their church, their own personal histories, and the intersect between the Word of God and our context.
Aug 07, 201837:46
Employment Episode 7 | Amanda Stevens and Grant Greef (Wynberg + InnerCity)
Jun 29, 201829:10
Employment Episode 6 | Skhumbuzo Masango (Wynberg)
Jun 29, 201824:07
Employment Episode 5 | Kasuba Stuurman and Linda Chonco (Epping)
Jun 20, 201825:31
Employment Episode 4 | Gruth Zweni (Rondebosch)
Jun 15, 201819:19
Employment Episode 3 | Nomfundo Calana(The Zanokhanyo Network)
Jun 12, 201821:38
Employment Episode 2 | Meagan and Siphamandla (Du Noon)
Jun 07, 201819:17
Employment Episode 1 | Lauren and Roger (Tableview)
Jun 05, 201820:13
Ep 12 | Tim and Natasha Hoffman on Discipleship

Ep 12 | Tim and Natasha Hoffman on Discipleship

Join Sharon as she chats to Tim and Natasha, who serve on the eldership and Social Justice Ministry teams at our South Pen congregation, about the role of Discipleship in mobilising the church to Social Justice. **Ed's Note: During this podcast we experienced a downpour of rain that Cape Town desperately needs, so you can hear the rain coming down in background (and we are very grateful for it)
May 28, 201830:57
Ep 11 | Ruth Lundie on Early Life
May 21, 201825:57
Ep 10 | Gus Duffett on Education in South Africa

Ep 10 | Gus Duffett on Education in South Africa

Join Gus and Sharon as they discuss his role at Silikamva High School, journey to faith and how the Collaboration Schools programme is going...
May 14, 201830:22
Ep 9 | John Scheepers on our post-Apartheid city

Ep 9 | John Scheepers on our post-Apartheid city

In this episode, Sharon interviews John Scheepers, founder of Isiphambano Centre for Biblical Justice about his life growing up as a white male in Cape Town and how he seeks to integrate his faith and the racial realities of our post-Apartheid city
May 10, 201845:03
Ep 8 | Angela Bain on Sauce (South African Unique Culinary Experience)
May 02, 201825:01
Ep 7 - Kayla Tess Haupt on Integral Mission

Ep 7 - Kayla Tess Haupt on Integral Mission

Join Kayla Tess and Sharon as they explore KT's story as a social worker, wife and mom - how she's integrating her faith and social justice with everyday life.
Apr 23, 201833:04
Ep 6 - Pete and Sarah Portal on Tree of Life in Manenberg
Apr 17, 201838:10
Ep 5 - Melanie Mokgatla on Youth Mentorship

Ep 5 - Melanie Mokgatla on Youth Mentorship

Join Mel and Sharon as they chat about youth development, mentorship and her involvement in the Capricorn community
Apr 10, 201835:36
Ep 1 | Lux Kent on Discipleship

Ep 1 | Lux Kent on Discipleship

Ep 1 | Lux Kent on Discipleship by Common Good
Mar 01, 201822:38
Ep 3 | Richard Bolland on More than Homelessness

Ep 3 | Richard Bolland on More than Homelessness

Ep 3 | Richard Bolland on More than Homelessness by Common Good
Mar 01, 201833:07
Ep 2 | Sue Taylor on Literacy

Ep 2 | Sue Taylor on Literacy

Join Sue and Sharon as they chat about the Shine Literacy programme, Kewtown Primary School and building meaningfully into the lives of Foundation Phase children so that they can Learn to Read and then Read to Learn.
Mar 01, 201823:60