SELLEST OSAST
What does it really take to build unity across difference, across history, across pain?
In this episode of We Got Us, we take you to Chicago's neighborhoods of North Lawndale and South Lawndale (Little Village). These neighborhoods have long been separated not just by a train track, but by decades of disinvestment, segregation, and misunderstanding.
In 2020, in the midst of national unrest following the murder of George Floyd, local faith leaders made a different choice. Instead of retreating into their own corners, they stepped toward each other, starting what is now known as the One Lawndale movement.
This season is titled, We Got Us: Stories of Faith, Justice and Collective Hope. It is an immersive journey that invites you to witness how neighbors and local leaders are answering a powerful question. How do we acknowledge brokenness and challenge oppression to cultivate and preserve communities so everyone can flourish? Together we'll explore how neighbors are confronting injustice, cultivating resilience, and creating communities where everyone can flourish. This is what it looks like when we say: We Got Us.
Are you longing for a space in community to imagine a healed future and strengthen your leadership? Auburn Theological Seminary invites you to the Heal the World Summit 2026, June 22–26 at Zephyr Point in Lake Tahoe. If you are a religious, faith, or emerging leader passionate about building community, bridging divides, pursuing justice, and healing the world, this is for you! Join us for five days of faithful and inspiring programming. Tiered registration rates, scholarships, and more information can be found at auburnseminary.org/heal-the-world-summit. In the Episode Pastah J at Lawndale Christian Community Church Pastor Paco Amador at New Life Community Church La Villita Chicago foundation awards $15 million for construction of two West Side community centers The Next Worship by Sandra Van Opstal Compassion and Kinship: Father Greg Boyle Social links https://chasingjustice.com/ IG: @chasingjustice_ YouTube: @chasingjustice_ We have an active Patreon community where you can access more resources. Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice || PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate Producer, Writer, Host: Roslyn Hernández Sound Engineer: Nasim Bowlus Storytellers: Pastor Jonathan Brooks and Pastor Paco Amador A Chasing Justice Podcast Network Production This podcast season was made possible by the Storytellers Collective, a program of Christians for Social Action. The theme song for this season is We Got Us. It was produced in collaboration with Common Hymnal and the Storyteller's Collective.
