Disruptive Discipleship | Rev. Joel Simpson

About this episode

Rev. Joel Simpson discusses the intersection of faith and activism, sharing his journey from preaching to community organizing.

Rev. Joel Simpson joins Affirming Methodism for a powerful conversation on faith that refuses to stay confined to the pulpit. As a pastor, moral-justice organizer, preacher, and scholar, Joel reflects on the moments that shaped his calling to move from sermons to organizing, protest, and deep community engagement—including his recent arrest in Washington, DC. Together, we explore the tension between belief and action, the risks of prophetic ministry, and how the church can faithfully engage justice work rooted in hope, courage, and collective action.

People in this episode

Host: Affirming Methodism

Guest: Rev. Joel Simpson

Topics covered

• faith
• justice
• community engagement
• prophetic ministry
• activism

Keywords

• faith
• justice
• community
• activism
• prophetic ministry
• organizing
• protest

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