Alexia Salvatierra Rejects Rage Through Faith-Rooted Organizing

When faced with the injustice caused by sin and the powers of the world, the Church must respond with unity, compassion, and focused, righteous anger. 

In this episode of The Disrupters, Caleb Campbell sits down with pastor, organizer, and activist Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra to explore how Christians can humbly, lovingly, and fearlessly promote justice for the vulnerable within the political systems of the world.

Alexia shows how the world’s obsession with “power over” keeps us trapped in cycles of domination and fear, while the way of Jesus offers an alternative “power with” that elevates the vulnerable for the good of all people. Drawing on decades of experience organizing for immigrants and the economically disadvantaged, Alexia shares practical wisdom for anyone longing to put prophetic anger to use—not as impotent rage, but as fuel for change.

They reflect on the dangers of individualism, the collective call to steward democracy, and why “loving our neighbors” means standing with the widow, the orphan, the immigrant, and the poor. Alexia offers stories, practical tips for advocacy, and a hopeful reminder that governments come and go, but the Church endures as a sign of God’s reconciling love on Earth.

If you want to learn how to support change for good in your own community, this episode is for you.

This episode highlights the following themes:

• The difference between power over and power with
• How faith changes our understanding and stewardship of power
• How individual Christians can practice faith-rooted organizing
• Walking in hope and humility amid division, rage, and systemic injustice

Links from the episode:

• Learn more about Alexia Salvatierra
• Read Alexia’s book, Faith Rooted Organizing
• Learn more about The Disrupters
• Learn more about Caleb Campbell
• Read Caleb Campbell's book, Disarming Leviathan
• Read The Very Good Gospel by Lisa Sharon Harper
• Read the transcript here

Credits:

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✅Producers: Jack Reece, Helen Lee, and Travis Albritton

✅Assistant Producer: Christine Pelliccio Melo

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✅Social Media Manager: Makayla Payne

✅Podcast Art: Kate Lillard

✅Theme Song: "Sneakerhead" by Ghost Beatz

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