🟧👕 🎧 What Does Reconciliation Mean To You? | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Special

& Journey With Prayer: Ephesians 2:14-16 | A Settler's Prayer for Reconciliation

Description

What does reconciliation truly mean to you?

In this conversation, Johan Heinrichs plays snippets from previous dialogues with a diverse group of guests—Jared Ross, Howard Jolly, Jennifer Mason, and Jimmy Thunder—who share their personal journeys and insights on reconciliation, cultural identity, and the role of faith. From Lyn Dyck's experience fostering an Indigenous child to Jared's reflections on the lasting impact of residential schools, the episode is a heartfelt exploration of how we can better listen, learn, and participate in healing and restoration. Highlighting the need for genuine community engagement and the transformative power of faith, this episode challenges listeners to engage with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action and to commit to real, impactful change.

Time Stamps

[00:00] A New Graduate of Social Work Shares Her Land Acknowledgment

[00:59] Epilogue

[02:36] Jimmy Thunder on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action

[4:34] Dr. Robertson’s Insights on Christian Engagement in Reconciliation

[07:17] Jennifer Mason on Reconciling Anishinaabe Heritage with Faith

[9:21] Fixing the Fractures: Karen Jolly on Dialogue and Mending Relationships

[10:49] Joel Calabrese on Theological Reflection and Cultural Participation

[13:33] Spiritual Healing in Reconciliation: Melissa Spence on God's Unconditional Love

[16:07] Fostering Cultural Connections: Lyn Dyck's Journey with Indigenous Heritage

[19:58] Healing Through Faith: Jared Ross on Reconciliation and the True Gospel

[21:47] The Sacred Common Bowl: Ray Aldrid on Treaties and Shared Resources

[24:08] Bridging the Gap: Wendi Park on Churches, Communication, and Reconciliation

[26:22] Forgiveness and Friendship: Howard Jolly on Acknowledging Pain and Building Genuine Connections

[28:47] Prologue

Episodes Mentioned:

• Jim Thunder | Making a Ruckus with Pope Francis

• Dr. James Robertson | Uncovering the History of the Canadian Church

• Jennifer Mason | I'm Not God's Mistake

• Karen Jolly | "Maybe I'll Wear My White Buckskin Before Jesus"

• Decolonizing Your Mindset: Small Steps to Engage with Truth and Reconciliation | Joel Calabrese

• Melissa Spence | Resilient and Strong

• The Settled Stranger | The Stranger Among us With Guest: Lyn Dyck

• From Trauma to Freedom: A Story of Healing and Redemption | Jared Ross

• Decolonization, the Bible, and Indigenous Spirituality | Ray Aldred

• Beyond Good Intentions | Guest Host Dr. James Robertson Interviews Wendi Park on CareImpact and CarePortal

• The Estranged Indigenous | Loving The Stranger Among Us With Guest: Howard Jolly

Last Year's Episode for the Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Learning Everyday: A Powerful Father-Son Story of Reconciliation and Prayer Through Dance

PODCAST TRANSCRIPT

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CORRESPONDING JOURNEY WITH PRAYER:

1 Corinthians 13:7 | Love That Sees Beyond

Passage

Ephesians 2:14-16

ESV (English Standard Version)

For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility.

NLT (New Living Translation)

For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us. He did this by ending the system of law with its commandments and regulations. He made peace between Jews and Gentiles by creating in himself one new people from the two groups. Together as one body, Christ reconciled both groups to God by means of his death on the cross, and our hostility toward each other was put to death.

NIV (New International Version)

For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility.

Ask Yourself

"How am I actively participating in reconciliation with indigenous peoples within my community? What steps can I take to acknowledge past wrongs and commit to rebuilding?"

Walk it Out

Reflect

• Meditate on Ephesians 2:14-16 and consider how God's call to reconciliation can transform your relationships and community engagements with indigenous peoples. Take the time to reflect on your own actions and beliefs. Think about your role in fostering understanding and healing.

Engage

• Seek out opportunities to mend fractured relationships or support indigenous initiatives in your community. This could be through heartfelt conversations, acts of service, sharing the Journey with Care National Day for Truth and Reconciliation episode, or participating in the 94 Calls to Action.

• Engage actively with indigenous communities to help rebuild trust and relationships.

Pray

• Pray for guidance in identifying areas of your life where reconciliation with indigenous peoples is needed.

• Pray for wisdom and courage to acknowledge past wrongdoings and seek to make amends.

• Pray for your heart and the hearts of others to be transformed by God's love and desire for unity.

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