Advocating for Justice and Understanding Equity in the Church

How the biblical blueprint for justice offers a practical and powerful vision for reimagining community, equity, and generosity. In this compelling episode of the Exile Series, Mike and Tim are joined by longtime friend and justice advocate Sarah Pecan Driver to explore what it means to faithfully pursue the restoration of shalom. Drawing deeply from Scripture and her 26 years of domestic and international experience in social policy, Sarah unpacks six biblical pillars of justice—from economic resets to bias-free systems—and shows how these ancient practices still challenge and inspire modern expressions of church, business, and civic life.

Key Takeaways: • Justice as the Restoration of Shalom – Why justice is far more than fighting injustice; it’s about building real communities of equity, rest, and connection grounded in God’s design. • The Six Pillars of Biblical Justice – Sarah unpacks justice themes from Leviticus and Deuteronomy, including Sabbath rest, economic resets (Jubilee), gleaning laws, and interest-free lending. • Old Testament Roots, New Testament Fulfillment – Connecting Jesus' teachings and the practices of the early church to the justice systems prescribed in the Hebrew Scriptures. • The Church as a Just Community – Exploring how Christians can move from charity to systemic justice through biblical practices and modern workplace equity. • DEI in the Workplace through a Biblical Lens – Tangible tips for employers and leaders to remove bias and inequity, from removing salary history requests to proactively inviting feedback. • Why Economic Equity Is Good News – A biblical case for limiting profit maximization in favor of shared well-being and neighbor love.

Guest Highlights: Sarah Pecan Driver – Justice advocate, global policy consultant, and founder of JusticeDriver.com. With experience across four continents and partnerships with organizations like the Carter Center and International Justice Mission, Sarah brings incisive clarity to how Scripture calls the church not just to do justice—but to embody it.

Resources Mentioned: • Justice Driver – justicedriver.com • Isaiah 58 – A pivotal passage on the kind of justice God desires • Leviticus & Deuteronomy – Core Old Testament sources for biblical justice frameworks • Book: Scandalous Witness by Lee Camp – Link • Books of Luke and Acts – Tracing Jesus’ and the early church’s radical economics

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